Overview

Graduates of the BA in Mathematics and Education at University of Galway will be qualified mathematicians and will be recognised by the Teaching Council of Ireland as qualified postprimary teachers of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. The programme is jointly run by the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics and the School of Education of NUI Galway. It has been created as a response to the growing need for excellent Mathematics teachers in Irish post-primary schools as well as a general need for qualified mathematicians.

Careers

Graduates will have excellent opportunities to become Mathematics and Applied Mathematics teachers. But prospects are not limited to teaching. Mathematics graduates are in short supply and are regarded as being integral to Ireland’s economic recovery and development in future years. They have a wide range of career options, including IT, finance, actuarial work and academia. In addition, graduates will also have a wide range of educational careers open to them in the further and higher education sectors.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophy and History of Irish Education
Principles of Second-Level Mathematics
Educational Sciences
Preparing to Teach
Algebra and Analysis
Skills of Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Skills of Applied Mathematics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

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International: applications can close on short notice. Students from visa-required countries - Study Visa application process may take 6 to 12 weeks

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Galway, Ireland

Disciplines

Education Mathematics View 38 other Bachelors in Mathematics in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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88

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63

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6.5

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General requirements

Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 Grades in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, another language, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes. A H5 or O1 Grade in Mathematics is also a requirement.

A H5 or O1 Grade in Mathematics is also a requirement. Students must satisfy Garda/Police vetting requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19000 EUR / year

≈ 19000 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

2598 EUR / year

≈ 2598 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU Fees are comprised of Tuition + Student Contribution Charge €3,000 p.a. + Student Levy €140

Living costs

Galway

Ireland

800 - 1100 EUR / month

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Funding

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