Mathematics
Limerick, Ireland
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Mathematics can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as a joint honours combination.
Mathematics is an extensive and diverse subject and is a powerful tool with many applications, which are much sought after by a wide range of employers. Studying Mathematics will equip you with the ability to think logically, to construct coherent arguments, to understand abstract ideas and concepts and to solve practical problems.
The Mathematics programme on the Bachelor of Arts in UL has been designed with the aim of programme graduates satisfying the Teaching Council requirements. It includes modules in Algebra, Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics, Geometry and Differential Equations. The modules are taught through lectures, tutorials (small group teaching) and labs.
Note: Students are required to hold/have a minimum H5 grade in Mathematics to study Mathematics on LM002. Students are also required to achieve a satisfactory performance in Mathematics in year 1 to progress with Mathematics from years 2-4.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
Semester 1
Algebra 1
Semester 2
Algebra 2
Year 2
Semester 3
- Science Mathematics 1
- Linear Algebra
Semester 4
Cooperative Education Placement
Year 3
Semester 5
External Academic Placement
Semester 6
- Science Mathematics 2
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Year 4
Semester 7
- Geometry
- Probability Models
Semester 8
- Groups and algebraic structures
- Differential equations
Program Outcome
NFQ Level 8 major Award Honours Bachelor Degree
- MA/PhD Research
- Professional Master of Education (Mathematics)
- MSc in Mathematical Modelling
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Mathematics graduates find work in a wide range of careers including:
- Banking and commerce
- Teaching (PME required)
- International and EU organisations
- Financial services
- Management services
- Statistics
- Civil service
- Informational Technology