CareerFit CourseFinderComputing - Data Science - Sligo
- Course code
- SG_KDATA_M09
- QQI level
- Level 9
- NFQ type
- Level 9 NFQ
- Duration
- 2.5 years part-time, online delivery. Study Hours Students are expected to attend 2-3 lectures each week which can range from 1-3 hours. It is recommended that students should try to allow for 5-6 hours per week per 5 credit module to their studies. On-Campus Attendance: No attendance required.
- Attendance
- Online or Distance
- CAO points
- —
Course summary
The part-time, online MSc in Data Science offered by ATU Sligo prepares graduates for future work opportunities in Data Analytics and Machine Learning. This flexible program is tailored for working professionals and emphasizes a practical, research-driven approach. A standout feature of the course is the 55-credit research thesis component, allowing students to engage deeply with a specific area of interest under the guidance of field experts.
Data Science is an occupation in high demand with strong employment growth across multiple industry sectors. Our unique Masters programme combines 7 taught modules with a strong research project, where students are given the opportunity to implement their learning within a real-life context.
Data Science is a multi-disciplinary field that attempts to extract knowledge from structured and unstructured data. It combines techniques from mathematics, statistics and probability, information theory, computer science and machine learning with applications in a wide variety of fields.
The programme has an intake in January and comprises five semesters in a part-time online mode.