Mathematical Studies

This programme is for you if you have a passion for mathematics, for problem solving and for deep understanding of the structures which underlie much of everyday experience. The programme may be of particular benefit to teachers or potential teachers, who would like to include mathematics among the subjects that they are eligible to teach at Leaving Certificate level. If you have already been exposed to a limited amount of University-level mathematics and would like to find a path into teaching or more advanced studies in the subject, then this programme provides the necessary bridge. After completing the Higher Diploma Mathematical Studies you will achieve a level of competence equivalent to that of a Mathematics major in a three-year honours degree. The programme covers the mathematics necessary to qualify the student to teach mathematics to Leaving Certificate level when combined with a Professional Master of Education (PME).



- The programme covers the mathematics necessary to qualify the student to teach mathematics to Leaving Certificate level when combined with a Professional Master of Education (PME).



- Foundation for more advanced study of mathematics

Stage 1 - Core

Theory of Games MATH20270

Algebraic Structures MST20010

Analysis MST20040

Linear Algebra II MST20050

Multivariable Calculus with Applications MST20070

Differential Equations MST30040

Complex Analysis MST30050

Geometry MST30070



Stage 1 - Option

Optimization in Finance MATH20070

Graphs and Networks MATH20150

Cryptography: Theory & Practice MATH30250

Peer-Assisted Tutoring MATH30340

History of Mathematics MST30020

Practical Statistics STAT10050

Statistical Modelling STAT10060

Statistics & Probability STAT20060

Data Modelling for Science STAT20070

This programme is intended for applicants who hold a lower second class honours or higher undergraduate degree with at least 10 credits of university-level mathematics, including a course in calculus and a course in linear algebra.



Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

How to apply?

The following entry routes are available:

HDip Mathematical Studies FT (T172)

Duration 1 Years

Attend Full Time

Deadline Rolling*



HDip Mathematical Studies PT (T173)

Duration 2 Years

Attend Part Time

Deadline Rolling*



* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised.

1 Year full-time, 2 Years part-Time.

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.

Careers & Employability

The programme covers the mathematics necessary to qualify the student to teach mathematics to Leaving Certificate level when combined with a Professional Master of Education (PME). With further study in mathematics or a related discipline a wide range of the following careers become available: Financial engineer/quantitative analyst, Meteorologist, Computer animation, Graduate entry into banking/accountancy, Systems biologist, Internet security, software, Statistician.



Prospective employers include Bell Labs, Campbell Scientific, Google, IBM, Intel, IFSC, Met Éireann, Microsoft, Nokia, Norkom, Philips, RIM and the Tyndall National Institute.