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H.Dip Maths?

  • 10-06-2008 01:05AM
    #1
    bumbley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭


    Hey. I'm doing a computing degree right now and getting really interested in the maths we've been doing...

    Does anyone know of any courses, maybe a conversion course or something that would bring up your maths skills, so you could go on to do a masters in something relevant (like numerical computing, visualisation, etc. - which all seem to want a maths/physics/engineering first degree)? I've looked and looked and have not found much.


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  • #2
    LeixlipRed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,081 ✭✭✭LeixlipRed


    Most of the universities have a H. Dip in Maths that would bring you up to the level of a degree in Maths. Is that what you're after?


  • #3
    bumbley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭bumbley


    It depends on what entrance requirements are. I have very little maths background. And I'm worrying about struggling to catch up.


  • #4
    LeixlipRed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,081 ✭✭✭LeixlipRed


    A computer science degree would be enough to get you into a H.Dip in Maths once you have a 2:1 or 1st.


  • #5
    bumbley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭bumbley


    But how can they do that? Computer Science does not have anywhere near enough maths in it. How can you expect to get to the equivalent of a 4 year degree in 1 year? Or even 2?

    What I've seen is they want a first degree with enough maths content in it, or else other proof of mathematical ability. I don't expect the maths on my course would be enough.

    And if they let me in, I'm not sure I could manage. I'm looking for something probably a bit different. Unless you really think I'm just worrying too much about it.

    Anyone done one of these diploma courses?


  • #6
    LeixlipRed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,081 ✭✭✭LeixlipRed


    I would imagine that you would have absolutely no problem getting into the H.Dip with a first in Computer Science. I'm pretty sure there was a CS student in the Maths Dept in NUIM in the last couple of years doing a H.Dip. Definitely Engineering students. Best thing to do is just to ring the department you're interested in joining and ask. A word of warning, the maths content of a H.Dip would differ a lot from the applied sort of stuff you'd ahve seen in your course. It's very theoretical so think it through before applying.


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  • #7
    bumbley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭bumbley


    Hey well thanks for all your replies and advise. I will ring a few places and do some more thinking. You've been very helpful.

    Cheers


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