Data Science
Course Details
CAO Code:
DC123
Course Type:
Undergraduate
NFQ Level:
8 - Please see www.qqi.ie for further information
Delivery Mode:
Full-time
Minimum Points
500
Duration:
4 yr
From retail and sports science to journalism and fintech, data scientists are increasingly at the heart of business and government. Whether it’s enabling product recommendations or helping a sports team decide what player to buy next, data science can unlock the secrets of any sector.
If you like maths, creative problem solving and collaborative work, data science could really appeal to you. This course sits at the intersection of computer science, maths and business, enabling you to understand what is possible with cutting-edge technology such as machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Become a skilled communicator
Not only will you learn programming skills and advanced maths so you can analyse and find trends in real world data, but you’ll also gain the communication skills to convey these insights to audiences who’ll appreciate the value of your analysis. You’ll study mathematics, statistics, programming, computational linguistics, computational modelling, cloud technologies, innovation and so much more.
In third year, you’ll get to complete a nine-month INTRA work placement and also have the chance to study abroad. And after you graduate? Almost every industry is crying out for data scientists, data engineers and AI data scientists, so the career opportunities following this course are boundless.
Entry Requirements
In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply
Minimum of H3 in Mathematics for entry 2021.
In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply
GCE A Level B Mathematics
Please visit our Admissions webpage for details on course requirements or how to apply to DCU.
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To apply to DCU, please visit www.cao.ie.
Holders of Higher Certificate/National Certificates in Computing with Credit or Distinction or Bachelor (Ordinary) Degree/National Diploma in Computing with Credit may be admitted into second year. Holders of Bachelor (Ordinary) Degree/National Diploma in Computing with Distinction may, in exceptional circumstances, be admitted into third year. Each case will be considered on its individual merits.
International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language. Click here for further information on international applications.
Fees and Funding
Fees
Student Contribution
€3,043 per annum
EU Status Fee
€6,679 per annum
Non EU Fee
€15,500 per annum
