BSc (Hons) - Mathematical Sciences

Mathematical Sciences, both as a language and as a body of knowledge and technique, have provided the fundamental underpinnings of science and technology for centuries. Today, its influence stretches beyond the physical sciences and engineering into medicine, business and finance, the life sciences, and the social sciences. Mathematical Sciences are also studied for the elegance of their ideas and the intellectual challenges they pose. In our programme you will discover that Mathematical Sciences underpin science, technology, engineering, finance, software development and countless other modern advances. Our Mathematical Sciences programme allows you to study all aspects of mathematics and offers three degree options. You will study a wide range of topics across mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics, concentrating on the areas you like most, without becoming unduly specialised. There is a significant choice of modules, especially in Years 3 and 4. In your first year, you review much of what you learned in Leaving Certificate mathematics, with an emphasis on understanding, and build on this. In your second year, you choose one of three degree programmes: Mathematical Sciences (Single Honours) Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science (Single Honours) Mathematical Sciences and Physics (Joint Honours) Each year, you will encounter new areas in the mathematical sciences, from modules in theoretical aspects of mathematics to its practical applications. The balance will depend on your emerging interests. You will learn programming skills in a mathematical context, you will gain experience working in groups, and you will learn written and oral exposition skills, through your final-year research projects or through your work in statistical consultancy.

For 2025 entry, full-time degree students must normally have reached 17 years of age by 15th January 2026. Where a candidate below that age seeks to enter UCC, a special application must be made to the President of the University. Applications will be considered from applicants whose qualifications are equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.