Bsc Bachelor Of Data Science in National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland
Bsc Bachelor Of Data Science in National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Description
- Data Science is the science of collating, managing, analysing, visualising and understanding data. It is key to unlocking the hidden wisdom that is stored in the vast amounts of data available in today’s world.
- Data Science students study statistics, computer science and mathematics and crucially will learn to appreciate the overlap between eliciting valuable information from data through statistical reasoning and managing databases via complex manipulations.
Why choose this degree?
- If you want to play a central role in solving the world’s critical problems through data, or play an influential role in developing the next generation of Artificial Intelligence then this degree programme is for you.
- By choosing this degree you will become equipped with tools to collect and manage large volumes of raw data, to develop statistical models and understand their mathematical underpinnings, and to unlock valuable information stored within local, national and global datasets. In other words, you will become exceedingly data literate!
- Data literacy is one of the most highly sought after skills by employers in today’s data driven world, be it in business, science, health or social sciences. This degree programme will make you extremely attractive to employers and give you the power to make the world a better place through channelling your analytical skills to solving global problems such as climate change, developing new drugs or eliminating world hunger.
Course Structure
1st year
Students take a specialised Data Science subject alongside Computer Science, Mathematics and choose one other subject from Engineering Science, (additional) Computer Science, or Critical Skills
2nd year
Statistics, Computer Science and Mathematics
3rd year
- Statistics and Computer Science are taken
4th year
- Statistics and Computer Science are taken
- Students will undertake two capstone projects
Course Duration: 4 years
Career Options
Employment opportunities across a wide range of fields (science, health, business etc) will be abundant for graduates of this degree programme. Graduates with Data Science skills are in short supply and the skill set is in high demand. There will be a wide range of opportunities open to graduates from this programme.
We offer a range of postgraduate courses which currently include:
- Masters or PhD in Statistics and Computer Science
Duration :
Intake
September
Level
Undergraduate
Tuition & fees
€ 15,000 Per Year
IELTS
6.5
TOFL
92
PTE
59