Master of Science in Mathematics
Advance your career in pure and applied mathematics with a flexible postgraduate qualification.
Best for:Best for mathematics graduates and quantitative professionals seeking a flexible, advanced postgraduate degree.
Overview
The Master of Science in Mathematics at the Open University in Ireland offers a high-level qualification allowing students to delve deep into pure and applied mathematics. Topics of study include fractal geometry, coding theory, calculus of variations, and analytic number theory. Designed primarily for flexible part-time study, students typically complete 60 credits a year over three years, dedicating around 20 study hours per week. The programme equips professionals and graduates with advanced quantitative and analytical expertise.
What you'll do
- Complete 180 credits of coursework including core and option modules in pure and applied mathematics
- Dedicate approximately 20 study hours per week when studying part-time over a three-year period
- Engage with specialized mathematical topics such as fractal geometry, coding theory, and advanced calculus
- Assess personal academic suitability using diagnostic self-assessment quizzes prior to enrollment
Requirements
Degree required: Minimum 2:2 honours degree in mathematics or a 2:1 honours degree in a subject with high mathematical content
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; standard institutional proficiency
Instruction: English
- Proficiency in undergraduate-level mathematics or mathematically intensive subjects
- Ability to undertake independent part-time postgraduate study and time management
- Quantitative problem-solving and analytical reasoning skills
- Applicants must hold an honours degree or complete an entry test if qualifications fall outside standard requirements
- Non-graduates will not normally be admitted
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Prospective students should assess their readiness using the online diagnostic quiz and follow the institutional admissions portal to submit their application.
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