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Mathematics

Postgraduate
MHR54 MHR55

Those holding the Higher Diploma are deemed to have reached the honours degree standard in Mathematics.

Award Name Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body National University of Ireland
NFQ Level Level 8 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) Major National University of Ireland Level 8 NFQ
Course Provider:
Location:
Maynooth
Attendance Options:
Full time, Part time, Daytime
Qualification Letters:
HDip
Apply to:
PAC

Duration

This is a one-year full-time course, though it may also be taken part-time over two or more years.

Entry Requirements

The minimum requirement for entry to the Higher Diploma in Mathematics is a primary degree in which Mathematics formed a substantial component. This includes degrees such as Mathematical Studies, Computer Science, or Education (with three years of Mathematics). Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

Minimum English language requirements:
Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants..

Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850

Careers / Further progression

Students who attain First Class Honours or Second Class Grade 1 in the Diploma are eligible to apply to higher postgraduate programs in Mathematics or related fields. The Diploma may also be taken as a final course in Mathematics for those wishing to take up employment in, for example, Industry, Commerce, Banking and Finance, Insurance, Software Development, Process Engineering or Education.

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Further information

Commences: September

Closing Date : 30 June 2024

Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC Code

MHR54 - Full-time
MHR55 - Part-time

The following information should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:

Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of birth certificate or valid passport.

The Diploma is awarded at pass and honours levels.

The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications admits those with a First Class or Second Class Grade 1 Higher Diploma to Graduate Membership. Others who have passed the Higher Diploma are admitted to Associate Membership.

This is a one-year full-time course, though it may also be taken part-time over two or more years.

Course Duration: 1 year Full-time

Email mathsstatspg@mu.ie
Website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/mathematics-and-statistics/our-courses
Address Department of Mathematics & Statistics, Logic House, South Campus, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

Course Provider:
Location:
Maynooth
Attendance Options:
Full time, Part time, Daytime
Qualification Letters:
HDip
Apply to:
PAC