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Courses
Courses
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University Life
University Life
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences
Undergraduates
We offer the following degree programmes: B.Sc. in Mathematical Science (GY319), B.Sc in Financial Mathematics & Economics (GY309), B.A. in Mathematics & Education (GY109), B.Sc. degrees in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science and/or Computer Science via the Science programme (GY301), and a B.A. degree in mathematics with another (humanities or social sciences) subject via Arts (GY101).
Teaching and Learning
The school has a longstanding commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching. Individual school members have been awarded four President's teaching awards and have been nominated for many more. The school offers modules and programmes in many diverse areas of mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics and bioinformatics. Many of our graduates have provided testimonials to our teaching and courses and they enjoy an excellent record of success in employment.
Postgraduates
Prospective students can choose from taught postgraduate programmes such as the MA or MSc in Mathematics, or HDip in Applied Mathematics or in Mathematics. They can also embark on a postgraduate degree by research, such as MSc or PhD in Applied Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Mathematics or Statistics.
International Students
The school attracts students from all over the world. There are Brazilian students visiting for a year under the "Science Without Borders" programme, students coming under one of our exchange programmes with universities such as Hong Kong University of Science an Technology, University of California and John Carroll University, as well as many other .
Our MSc and PhD programmes also boast a very high proportion of international students.
Research
The School maintains a strong research profile through publications, recruitment and training of postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers, a weekly seminar series and conference hosting. It has productive links with centres all over the world, supported by funding from Irish and international sources.
Research activity is focused via three Research Clusters:
The de Brún Centre for Mathematics
The Stokes Applied Mathematics Cluster
Community Engagement
The School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences is keen to share its enthusiasm for all things mathematical with the wider community. In particular, all pupils from the West of Ireland are welcome to participate in our TY Friday or Mathematics Enrichment programmes, or in our MathsWeek activities. We also regularly propose interactive workshops and talks to schools and large events such as University of Galway's Open Days or the Science & Technology Festival.
Undergraduates
We offer the following degree programmes: B.Sc. in Mathematical Science (GY319), B.Sc in Financial Mathematics & Economics (GY309), B.A. in Mathematics & Education (GY109), B.Sc. degrees in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science and/or Computer Science via the Science programme (GY301), and a B.A. degree in mathematics with another (humanities or social sciences) subject via Arts (GY101).