Qualification : HIGHER DIPLOMA IN STATISTICS
Award Type and NFQ level : HIGHER DIPLOMA (8)
CAO/PAC code : MHR58;MHR59
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Closing Date : 30 June 2021
Those holding the Higher Diploma are deemed to have reached the honours degree standard in Statistics; it is awarded at pass and honours levels. Those holding the Diploma with a First Class Honours or with Second Class Honours Grade 1 are deemed ready for higher postgraduate research work in Statistics or related fields.
Commences
September
Students considering taking this course with a view to teaching Mathematics are strongly advised to talk to the Teaching Council in advance.
The minimum requirement for entry to the Higher Diploma in Statistics is a primary degree in which Mathematics formed a substantial component. This includes degrees such as Mathematical Studies, Computer Science, or Education (with three years of Mathematics). Some prior exposure to Statistics is highly desirable. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
Minimum English language requirements:
- IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
- TOEFL (Paper based test): 585
- TOEFL (Internet based test): 95
- PTE (Pearson): 62
Maynooth University’s TOEFL code is 8850
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Department of Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI)
Department of National Centre for Geocomputation (NCG)
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
This is a one-year full time course, though it may be taken part time over two or more years.
Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity
PAC Code
MHR58
The following information should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:
Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of birth certificate or valid passport.