On completion of this programme, students will be able to demonstrate achievement of the following learning outcomes: (a) Subject knowledge and understanding: identify and describe fundamental and advanced concepts, principles and techniques from a range of topic areas; review specific knowledge and understanding determined by the particular choice of elective study-units, according to one’s particular needs and interests. (b) Intellectual development: solve some problems using the methods and techniques taught; assimilate complex mathematical ideas and arguments; apply abstract mathematical thinking; exhibit mathematical intuition. (c) Key/transferable skills: synthesise and discuss knowledge, ideas and conclusions about mathematics; use problem-solving skills by applying them independently to problems in pure and applied mathematics; appraise different techniques used to address mathematical questions; communicate clearly and effectively in writing about the subject. (d) Other skills relevant to employability and personal development: exhibit and apply intellectual rigour and reasoning skills to address a range of tasks; learn independently to advance one’s own knowledge, understanding and performance; manage time and resources effectively and efficiently.

The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of one of the following qualifications: (a) the degree of Bachelor of Science with at least Second Class Honours in an area of study deemed by the Board to be relevant to the proposed area of study and obtained in the 10 years previous to registration for the Course or (b) the Bachelor of Science with Third Class Honours in an area of study deemed by the Board to be relevant to the proposed area of study and obtained in the 10 years previous to registration for the Course, provided that the applicants have obtained other qualifications, including relevant experience, following their first cycle degree. The Board may, at its discretion, require such applicants to follow a preparatory programme as specified below. The Board, at its discretion, may also recommend the admission of applicants in possession of a Bachelor of Science with at least Category II in an area of study deemed by the Board to be relevant to the proposed area of study and obtained in the 10 years previous to registration for the Course, provided that the admission of such applicants shall be made conditional on the result of an interview and in such cases they shall be required to follow a preparatory programme as specified below. The Board, at its discretion, may also recommend the admission of applicants with a first cycle degree deemed by the Board to be relevant to the proposed area of study and obtained in the 10 years previous to registration for the Course, provided that the admission of such applicants may be conditional on the result of an interview and in such cases they may be required to follow a preparatory programme as specified below. Please see the full list of requirements on the website.