BA Mathematical Studies vs BA Mathematics
BA Mathematical Studies (80 ECTS):
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It has been designed specifically for BA Arts (Honours) students.
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Second and third year modules are typically assessed via: end of semester exam (50%); continuous assessment (30%); communication skills (20%).
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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
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It is a good complement to numerically based subjects likes Economics, Geography, Psychology Studies.
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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.