BSc in Data Science (Honours) in Glasnevin Ireland | Dublin City University

Dublin City University | Glasnevin Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR 16,000
(c. USD18,436.8)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The DCU Bachelor of Science in Data Science integrates three essential disciplines: computing, mathematics, and business, equipping students with fundamental expertise for success in this expanding field. This program covers principal topics in data analytics, management, processing, modeling, visualization, and business applications. Through industry collaborations, students tackle authentic challenges using real datasets. You'll develop programming abilities, mathematical understanding, and practical applications for real-world data, while learning to present findings effectively to diverse stakeholders.
If you enjoy mathematics, innovative problem-solving, and teamwork, data science might be an excellent fit for you. Positioned at the crossroads of computer science, mathematics, and commerce, this program helps you grasp the potential of emerging technologies like machine learning and AI. Beyond acquiring coding proficiency and advanced mathematical techniques for data pattern recognition, you'll master communication strategies to share discoveries with decision-makers. The curriculum includes mathematics, statistics, programming, computational linguistics, modeling, cloud computing, innovation, and additional subjects. During your third year, you'll undertake a nine-month INTRA professional placement and may have international study options. Upon graduation? Virtually every sector urgently needs data scientists, data engineers, and AI specialists, making career prospects after this program exceptionally wide-ranging.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

You can directly enter Year 1 if you have studied in one of the following:

  • GCSE A levels - you must have 4 A levels or 3 A levels + 1 AS level in different subjects from the same year or preceding year only;
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma;
  • Or have an equivalent qualification.

In the case of all applications, evidence MUST be provided of competence in the English language. The list below indicates the minimum standards in the English language, which should be met for entry to undergraduate programmes in DCU.

  • Irish Leaving Certificate English: O6/H7
  • GCE A-Level English Language: Grade D
  • IELTS: Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component
  • TOEFL: 237 (computer-based), 580 (paper-based test)
  • TOEFL iBT: Total Score of 92
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP): Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
  • English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP): C1
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic): 63 (with a minimum of 59 in all components)

Tuition EUR 16,000

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