BA Mathematical Studies    vs    BA Mathematics

BA Mathematical Studies (80 ECTS):

• It has been designed specifically for BA Arts (Honours) students.
• Second and third year modules are typically assessed via: end of semester exam (50%); continuous assessment (30%); communication skills (20%).
• It meets the Teaching Council subject requirements for Mathematics, and is often taken in conjunction with a core teaching subject like English, Irish or a modern language
• It is a good complement to numerically based subjects likes Economics, Geography, Psychology Studies.
• It emphasizes: modern applications of mathematics; the cultural context of Mathematics; methodology.
• 35 ECTS of modules are closely based on just three textbooks: Stewart's calculus book (27.5 ECTS), Lay's linear algebra book (10 ECTS), Lawson's algebra book (7.5 ECTS). Most other modules are closely based on a textbook.
• Graduates with Mathematical Studies as one BA subject are versatile and employable.

BA Mathematics (80 ECTS):

• It consists of the core of the first three years of the 4-year BSc Mathematics degree aimed at Science students.
• It places less emphasis on cultural context, applications and methodology.
• It places more emphasis on proving theorems.
• It meets the Teaching Council subject requirements for Mathematics.
• Graduates with Mathematics as one BA subject are versatile and employable.