Data Science and Analytics

Course details

The MSc in Data Science & Analytics, jointly offered by the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Statistics, provides an education in the key principles of this rapidly expanding area. The combination of sophisticated computing and statistics modules will develop skills in database management, programming, summarisation, modelling and interpretation of data. The programme provides graduates with an opportunity, through development of a research project, to investigate the more applied elements of the disciplines.

NFQ Level 9, Major Award

The MSc in Data Science and Analytics is a full-time programme running for 12 months or part-time over 24 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Students taking the course on a part-time basis will need to complete the 30 core credits plus 15 elective credits (of their choice) in year 1 and the remaining 15 credits of electives plus a 30 credit dissertation in year 2.

Detailed Entry Requirements

Candidates must have:

• obtained either a second class honours level 8 primary degree (or equivalent) in computer science or mathematical sciences or
• a second class honours level 8 primary degree (or equivalent) with a strong numerate content (e.g. engineering, finance, physics, biosciences or economics). In such cases the programme team must be satisfied that the numerate content is sufficient for entry to the programme and that applicants have an aggregate grade of a 2H2 in appropriate modules.

Applicants who do not meet the above standard entry requirements will also be considered if they have an undergraduate degree (at Level 7 or > Level 8) and a minimum of 5 years verifiable relevant industrial experience.

Applicants who do not have a primary degree will only be considered with a minimum of 10 years verifiable relevant industrial experience.

Shortlisted applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements will be invited for interview.

Candidates, for whom English is not their primary language, should possess an IELTS score of 6.5, with no inpidual section lower than 6.0

A typical 5 credit module:

• 2 lecture hours per week
• 1-2 hours of practicals per week
• Outside these regular hours students are required to study independently by reading and by working in the laboratories and on exercises.