Applied Data Science & Analytics - Blanchardstown

The course has gained a significant reputation for its high quality, practical approach and relevance to industry contexts. Modules are designed around a data science methodology, allowing integrated coursework that emphasises both mathematical rigour, and data science models that generate actionable insights.

Minimum Entry Requirements? The minimum entry requirement is a Second Class Honours Grade 2 (GPA 2.5 or equivalent), in a NFQ Level 8 Degree in Computing, Science, Engineering, Business with IT, or equivalent qualification. The acceptance of candidates with Third Class Honours degrees and appropriate work experience and industrial certification on this course will be allowed provided there is evidence that the candidate can cope with the learning objectives of the course. Applicants will be requested to submit the following information to enable us score and rank applicants in order of merit.

• A Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of your level 8 award, transcripts for each year showing modules studied and classification of the award. Where transcripts are not in English, you must provide a copy of the original language documents and certified English translations.
• You will also be asked to answer five questions relating to your experience in working with data, statistics, interest in the course etc. We will email the template for completion on receipt of your online application. If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this programme should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6.5 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.