Key Info
Mathematics can be taken as part of the UL Arts Degree as a joint honours combination. Review the subjects you can study with Mathematics by looking on the BA Arts course page.
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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What you will study
Maths Joint Honours Pathway
Modules are subject to change
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| MB4001 | Algebra 1 | MB4002 | Algebra 2 |
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | |
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MA4601 |
Science Mathematics 1 |
Cooperative Education Work Placement | |
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MS4131 |
Linear Algebra 1 |
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| Year 3 | Semester 5 | Semester 6 | |
| Erasmus/Exchange placement with a partner institution abroad |
MA4602 |
Science Mathematics 2 |
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MS4222 |
Introduction to Probability and Statistics |
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| Year 4 | Semester 7 | Semester 8 | |
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MB4017 |
Geometry |
MB4008 |
Groups and algebraic structures |
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MS4111 |
Discrete Mathematics 1 |
MA4008 |
Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations |
How to apply
| Where are you applying from? | How to Apply |
|---|---|
| Ireland | Irish students must apply to UL via the CAO. More information can be found here. |
| The UK | Students who have completed their A-Levels can apply to UL via the CAO. More information can be found on the Academic Registry website. |
| The EU | EU Students can apply to UL via the CAO. More information can be found on the Academic Registry website. |
| Non-EU country |
If you are outside of the EU, you can apply for this subject through the Bachelor of Arts degree. |
Fees and funding
Student course fees are broken into three components - Student contribution, Student Levy and Tuition Fees.
A number of illustrative examples of fees for this course based on the current fee levels have been set out in the tables below.
An explanation of the components, how to determine status and the criteria involved is provided below the examples as is a list of possible scholarships and funding available.
EU Students with Free fees status in receipt of a SUSI grant
| HEA pays | Tuition Fees | €2,558 |
| SUSI pays | Student contribution | €3,000 |
| Student pays | Student Levy | €100 |
| €5,658 |
EU Students with Free fees status not in receipt of a grant
| HEA pays | Tuition Fees | €2,558 |
| Student pays | Student contribution | €3,000 |
| Student pays | Student Levy | €100 |
| €5,658 |
Students with EU fee status not in receipt of a grant
| Student pays | Tuition Fees | €2,558 |
| Student pays | Student contribution | €3,000 |
| Student pays | Student Levy | €100 |
| €5,658 |
Non-EU Students
| Student pays | Tuition Fees | €15,262 |
| Student pays | Student Levy | €100 |
| €15,362 |
Student course fees are comprised of the following components:
Student Contribution
Annual charge set by the government for all full-time third level students. All students are liable unless they have been approved for a grant by Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). Please refer to https://www.studentfinance.ie to determine your eligibility for a grant and for instructions on how to apply. The current student contribution is set at €3000.
Student Levy
All students are liable to pay the Student Levy of €100. Please note the Student Levy is not covered by the SUSI Grant.
Tuition Fees
These are based on Residency, Citizenship, Course requirements.
Review the three groups of criteria to determine your fee status as follows
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Residency
- You must have been living in an EU/EEA member state or Switzerland for at least 3 of the 5 years before starting your course
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Citizenship
- You must be a citizen of an EU/EEA member state or Switzerland or have official refugee status
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Course Requirements
(all must be met)
- You must be a first time full-time undergraduate (Exceptions are provided for students who hold a Level 6 or Level 7 qualification and are progressing to a Level 8 course in the same general area of study).
- You must be undertaking a full-time undergraduate course of at least 2 year’s duration
- You cannot be undertaking a repeat year of study at the same level unless evidence of exceptional circumstances eg serious illness is provided (in which case this condition may be waived)
Depending on how you meet these criteria your status will be one of the following -
- Free Fee Status: You satisfy all three categories (1, 2 and 3) and therefore are eligible for the Higher Education Authority’s Free Fees scheme.
- EU Fee Status: You satisfy both the citizenship and residency criteria but fail to satisfy the course requirements and are liable to EU fees.
- Non EU Fee Status: You do not meet either the citizenship or residency criteria and are therefore liable to Non EU fees.
More information about fees can be found on the Finance website
These scholarships are available for this course
| Title | Award | Scholarships Available |
|---|---|---|
| BD Bursaries for Women in STEM | €5,000 for one year | 4 |
| Johnson and Johnson WiSTEM2D Programme |
These scholarships are available for all courses
| Title | Award | Scholarships Available |
|---|---|---|
| All Ireland Scholarships - sponsored by J.P. McManus | €6,750 | 125 |
| Brad Duffy Access Scholarship | €5,000 for one year | 1 |
| Bursary for my Future Scholarship | €2,750 one off payment | 4 |
| Cooperative Education Award | 1 medal per faculty | |
| Elaine Fagan Scholarship | €1,500 | |
| Financial Aid Fund | ||
| Hegarty Family Access Scholarships | €5,000 for one year | 2 |
| Higher Education Grants & VEC Grants | ||
| Paddy Dooley Rowing Scholarship | €2,500 | |
| Plassey Campus Centre Scholarship Programme | ||
| Provincial GAA Bursaries Scheme | €750 | |
| Stuart Mangan Scholarship | ||
| The Michael Hillery and Jacinta O’Brien Athletics Scholarship | Various benefits equating to over €7,000 in value | |
| UL Sports Scholarships | Varies depending on level of Scholarship | Multiple |
Your future career
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
Follow on study:
Student Profile
Nigel Rafferty
I am a student on the Bachelor of Arts studying Mathematics and German. The opportunity to spend a semester abroad and the work placement were two things that really stood out to me about the course. I have always enjoyed maths and find it interesting. Maths on the Bachelor of Arts has been designed to meet the requirements of the Teaching Council if you want to do a Professional Master of Education (PME), which is what I hope to do in the future.
UL has some great supports including the Maths Learning Centre where they offer additional guidance to students if they find particular elements of their classes difficult.
Modules are delivered via a mixture of lectures and tutorials; typically two to three hours of lectures per module each week and then a one-hour tutorial to apply the theories taught in the lectures and sample problems. Assessments are typically split between in-term assessments and a final exam.
Each semester is an introduction to a new area whether it be algebra, geometry, statistics or probability. If you like maths, you will enjoy the subject but also find that the modules provide enough of a challenge to keep you interested. It is important to put in consistent effort from the beginning of each semester and throughout. I would recommend choosing mathematics if you like the subject, have an aptitude for it and would like to combine it with other subjects available on the Bachelor of Arts.
