Qualification : HIGHER DIPLOMA IN MATHEMATICS
Award Type and NFQ level : HIGHER DIPLOMA (8)
CAO/MU Apply code : MHR54;MHR55
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Closing Date : 30 June 2025
Those holding the Higher Diploma are deemed to have reached the honours degree standard in Mathematics. The Diploma is awarded at pass and honours levels.
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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.
The minimum requirement for entry to the Higher Diploma in Mathematics is a primary degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent honours 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 (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent honours degree).
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
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Department of Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI)
Department of National Centre for Geocomputation (NCG)
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
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This is a one-year full-time course, though it may also be taken part-time over two or more years.
Online application only. To make an application please click here.
To apply for your chosen postgraduate study at Maynooth University, please ensure you have the following documents to make an application:
- Evidence of your primary degree
- Academic transcripts
- A copy of your passport
- A personal statement
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.