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MSC DATA SCIENCE AND ANALYTICS
- Qualification
- Master Of Science Degree
- CAO/MU Apply code
- MHR64
- Award Type and NFQ level
- Taught Masters (9)
- Study Mode
- Full time
- Closing Date
- 30 August 2025
Overview
The MSc in Data Science and Analytics is a 12-month conversion course (new in 2017) designed to give students the knowledge and skills to collect, process analyse and visualise data in order to extract useful information, explore patterns and evaluate models. The course is a collaboration between the Departments of Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science and the National Centre for Geocomputation.
Commences
September
Course structure
Duration: 1 year full-time
Students will gain skills in programming, statistics and databases, followed by an advanced module on statistical machine learning. The course includes material on the social and ethical consequences of the use of data and the implications for business and government. Applications from many industry sectors will be explored in our Case Studies module. In the Project module, students will put these technical skills in to practice. They will also gain experience in report writing, presentations and teamwork. Students also do a 30-credit thesis.
Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.
Careers after Grad Degree
The Data Analytics jobs market is expanding in Ireland. Jobs are available in any industry or sector that collects data, ranging from IT, to healthcare, finance, food science and travel.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a recognised primary degree of 4-year duration (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent honours degree) which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree. Applicants will be expected to have achieved a high 2H1/1H in a programme with strong numeric content to include a minimum of three/ four math's modules with high mathematic results.
Minimum English language requirements:
Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants.
Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850
How to apply
Online application only. To make an application please click here.
To apply for your chosen postgraduate study at Maynooth University, please ensure you have the following documents to make an application:
- Evidence of your primary degree
- Academic transcripts
- A copy of your passport
- A personal statement
Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants.