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Post Grad in Mathematics

  • 22-01-2014 1:37pm
    #1
    L.Jenkins
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    I currently have a B.Eng. Honours in Software Engineering and I'm considering a Post Grad in Mathematics. I've discussed a Masters in Software Engineering with my old lecturers who've stated it wouldn't be worth it, unless it was a research Masters. So I'm wondering would a Post Grad in Mathematics be worth the effort? I see UCD have a few Post Grad options and further Education paths there after.


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  • #2
    equivariant
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    Itzy wrote: »
    I currently have a B.Eng. Honours in Software Engineering and I'm considering a Post Grad in Mathematics. I've discussed a Masters in Software Engineering with my old lecturers who've stated it wouldn't be worth it, unless it was a research Masters. So I'm wondering would a Post Grad in Mathematics be worth the effort? I see UCD have a few Post Grad options and further Education paths there after.

    Depends on what kind of 'Post Grad' and on what you mean by "worth the effort". For example, if you want to get a high paying job in industry straight after you graduate, then maybe a PhD in pure maths is not what you want. On the other hand, if want to get into mathematical research then that is different.

    On thing I would say is that with an engineering degree you will find it hard to get into a PhD in pure mathematics directly - you would probably have to do a level 8 higher diploma in mathematics first. On the other hand, depending on how much mathematics there was in your degree, it may be possible to go straight into a research degree in more applied mathematics.


  • #3
    L.Jenkins
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    What I'm really interested in is a Post Grad Maths course that would tie in nicely with an Engineering Degree, so a PHD wouldn't interest me all that much. A Masters may be the furthest I'll stretch myself.


  • #4
    paulo6891
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    Unlikely that you'll get into an MSc in mathematics in UCD. They would expect you to do a higher diploma first. NUIM is worth checking out, they would be a bit more lenient.


  • #5
    Darth Frodo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72 ✭✭Darth Frodo


    I think UL does a MSc. in Applied Maths (Mathematical Modelling). I think they accept people from a variety of disciplines including engineering. may be worth checking out.


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