Ireland

Mathematics

Course code: E23
Level: —
Award: Postgraduate Diploma at UK Level 7
Classification: —
Awarding body: Open University
Duration: 2 years part-time study. How long it takes Most students study the Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics part-time, completing 60 credits a year over two years. Typically, this means 20 study hours each week. You can also complete this qualification in one year if you study all four 30-credit modules concurrently. When planning your studies, note that some modules are available only in odd or even years. There’s no time limit to complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics.

Programme summary

This diploma comprises four 30-credit modules from a wide choice, extending your understanding of areas of mathematics applicable to science, engineering and technology.

Entry requirements

You should normally have a minimum of either:

2:2 honours degree in mathematics or
2:1 honours degree in a subject with a high mathematical content. If you don’t have such a qualification, your application will still be considered, but you may be asked to complete an entry test. Non-graduates will not normally be admitted. Whatever your background, you should assess your suitability by completing our diagnostic quiz. If you’re new to postgraduate study in mathematics, start with a single module: either the applied mathematics module Calculus of variations and advanced calculus (M820) or the pure mathematics module Analytic number theory I (M823).

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