Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics

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

Candidates must have:

Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in computer science or mathematical sciences or
Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) 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 Second Class Honours Grade II in appropriate modules.
Applicants who do not meet the above standard entry requirements will also be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if they have an undergraduate degree (NFQ, Level 8) and a minimum of 5 years of verifiable relevant industrial experience.

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

Candidates from Grandes coles Colleges are also eligible to apply if they are studying a cognate discipline in an ENSEA or EFREI Graduate School and are eligible to enter the final year (M2) of their programme.

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

Non EU applicants, who are required to present an English language proficiency test, must present the certificate on submission of initial application in order for the application to be considered.

IELTS - 6.5 Overall with 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version).
TOEFL iBT - 90 Overall with (Listening 20, Reading 19, Speaking 21, Writing 20)