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Bachelor of Theoretical Physics and Mathematics

Maynooth University

  • Maynooth, Ireland
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A one-year masters at the forefront of theoretical physics and mathematics research.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Theoretical Physics and Mathematics can develop the ability to apply core scientific or quantitative methods
  • Interpret evidence
  • Test hypotheses and present results with appropriate limitations
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • PhD study in theoretical physics or mathematics
  • Academic or research careers

Curriculum

  • Full-time students take 30 ECTS each semester plus a 30 ECTS research project over the summer
  • The 60 ECTS of taught modules normally include at least 40 ECTS at 500 and 600 level
  • With several reading modules and advanced final-year undergraduate modules.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Country-specific upper-secondary qualification equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate (CAO point bands 300-400
  • 400-500 or 500-600 depending on programme
  • For example India Standard XII 70% overall for the lowest band)
  • Plus programme subject requirements
  • Non-EU applicants apply through MU Apply. Grade guidance from source: Country-specific upper-secondary results converted to CAO points
  • Entry bands 300-400
  • 400-500
  • 500-600 CAO points depending on programme.

Accepted academic background

Country-specific upper-secondary qualification equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate (examples from the 2026 undergraduate requirement PDFs: India Standard XII minimum 70% overall in X and XII for the 300-400 CAO point band, 85% in XII for 500-600, China senior middle school or gaokao 75% overall for 300-400 points, 85% for 500-600, With English and Mathematics taken, Malaysia STPM or UEC C7 average, Nepal Grade XI/XII minimum 65% plus a Maynooth-recognised foundation programme), A levels and IB also accepted, Programme subject requirements (e.g. Mathematics, Irish or a science for some BSc) and audition for Music.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 90
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 63
  • Cambridge 176
  • Oxford Test of English 140

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results (if applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check the programme page for entry requirements and the closing date
  2. the country entry requirements. Non-EU applicants apply online through MU Apply
  3. Not the CAO
  4. The undergraduate confirm the application fee with the admissions office. Upload the documents the portal asks for
  5. Including proof of English (IELTS 6.5
  6. TOEFL iBT 90
  7. PTE 63
  8. Duolingo 120 or equivalent). Receive and accept the offer
  9. The undergraduate deposit is not stated.

Other costs

Tuition per year€18,000 EUR
Application fee€50 EUR
Deposit€1,000 EUR

Program details

CampusMaynooth
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Science and Engineering
DepartmentMathematics and Statistics and Department of Physics
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteUniversity international scholarship opportunities are offered subject to the particular award, Programme, Applicant profile and year, 2027 eligibility should be checked.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    30 Jun 2027

    228 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.