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  Higher Diploma in Mathematical Studies


Maynooth University    Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Full time & Part time September Other Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 2+ years
Mathematics (25)

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The Higher Diploma in Mathematical Studies is a one-year programme designed to equip graduates with the necessary skills to teach mathematics in schools. This comprehensive course is suitable for individuals with a background in mathematics and covers a range of topics including calculus, linear algebra, and probability and statistics. Whether taken full-time or part-time, the programme ensures that students achieve a level of mastery comparable to that of Joint-Honours graduates in Mathematical Studies. To be eligible, applicants must hold a recognised primary degree with at least 30 ECTS in mathematics and related fields. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your teaching abilities and pursue a rewarding career in mathematics education.

About the course

The aim of this course is to enable graduates having some mathematical background attain the level required to teach the subject in schools. On completion, students should attain a level of mastery comparable to that of Joint-Honours graduates in Mathematical Studies.

Commences

September

Students considering taking this course with a view to teaching Mathematics are strongly advised to talk to the Teaching Council in advance.

Course Structure

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

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Entry Requirements

The minimum requirement for entry to the Higher Diploma in Mathematical Studies is a primary degree with at least 30 ECTS in Mathematics and Statistics or related fields with at least 15 ECTS in the areas of Calculus, Linear Algebra, or Probability and Statistics. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.




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Scholarships

Please select the option ‘Taught Masters Scholarship’ from the
drop down menu. PAC no. Please insert your (PAC) number that you have received from https://v2.pac.ie/ after submitting your master’s course(s) application online. About You - Applicant’s personal details Mandatory information. Please note that date of birth is required to ensure that duplicate records can be identified in the online system. Applicant’s contact details A number of fields are mandatory. Applicant’s academic history Details of academic qualifications, including results. Information about the applicant’s final undergraduate Maynooth University Taught Masters Scholarships 2017 Guide for Applicants (V.1) 3 honours level 8 degree or equivalent must be provided. Applicants are required to upload official transcripts for academic qualifications into the online application system. Applicants may enter a number of qualifications into the system but only level 8 honours Bachelor’s degrees or equivalent are considered. Selecting your Department Applicants may select up to three Departments from the drop down menu. Applicants may be considered for scholarships in Masters programmes in up to three Departments.Taught Master’s Scholarship This section provides the opportunity for applicants to declare if they have been in receipt of a higher education authority student grant/SUSI grant. If an applicant has not been in receipt of a student grant for the final year of their undergraduate honours degree, this will not affect the assessment of their application. Applicants must also declare their acceptance of the scheme’s terms and conditions in this section. Taught Master’s Access Scholarship All applicants must indicate whether they wish to be considered for the taught master’s scholarship allocated under the Maynooth Access Programme. Please note this section is only relevant to the Taught Master’s Scholarship of €2,000 applications and to students currently registered with the
Maynooth University Access Office. It is not
considered for Alumni Scholarship applications. If
this section is not completed it is assumed that the
applicant does not wish to be considered.
Recommendations Recommendations are not required for Taught
Master’s Scholarship applications. References
provided will not be considered.
Downloadable Forms Downloadable forms are not required for Taught
Master’s Scholarship applications. They are only
relevant to Alumni Scholarship applications. If you
are a graduate of Maynooth University and you are
uploading an Alumni Scholarship personal statement
form, please refer to the Alumni Scholarship
guidance.
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Value of Scholarship(s)

€2,000

Eligibility

Applicants must intend to pursue a full-time Taught Master’s degree at the
University commencing in the following academic year. Achieve a minimum overall result of 65% in an Honours Bachelor’s degree from Maynooth University.

Application Procedure

Applications are online via an online application system accessible from the
Following link: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/postgraduate-studies/fees-funding-scholarships


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