Choosing Mathematics - Mathematics can be taken as part of a Joint Honours degree (DN500), or taken part time (DN501). Review the subjects you can study with Mathematics by looking at the diagram here. Why is this subject for me? Mathematics plays a key role in our quest to fully describe and understand the natural world. Those who concentrate on this subject will gain an understanding of mathematical concepts and learn how to prove key facts and solve problems using deductive reasoning. Key Fact: Mathematics and Statistics were ranked by The New York Times as the best degrees to study for the 21st century. There is a real shortage of qualified mathematicians and statisticians and UCD graduates continue to perform successfully in the jobs market

Career & Graduate Study Opportunities The skills and problem-solving abilities you acquire are highly prized in a range of professions. As well as becoming professional mathematicians, our recent graduates have found highly rewarding employment in: Actuarial science Political science Journalism Business Sociology Banking & financial services IT Education Meteorology Accounting Graduates may also pursue further study including the HDip in Mathematical Science (qualifier for the MSc in Mathematics), HDip in Actuarial Science, HDip in Statistics, and MA in either Mathematics or Statistics.