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This program targets graduates with strong statistical or mathematical backgrounds who have shown numerical proficiency. Students achieving distinction or upper second-class honors in the Higher Diploma in Statistics are eligible for the MSc in Statistical Data Science.
Upon completing the program, you'll attain statistical expertise comparable to BSc Honors graduates within one year. You'll gain skills to implement fundamental statistical methods, analyze real-world data, choose suitable models for various scenarios, interpret findings, and showcase programming, reporting, and presentation abilities.
Career Opportunities
Graduates often enter fields like pharmaceuticals, banking, finance, and risk management. The IT sector's need for statisticians is growing, while government agencies like the Central Statistics Office also hire professionals. The MSc in Statistical Data Science attracts students with second-class honors, leading to opportunities at major employers including Vodafone, Google, Intel, Irish Life, Paddy Power, ESRI, SPSS, Bank of Ireland, Quintiles, Accenture, Tesco, eBay, and Aviva.
DURATION: 1 Year / 2 Years
NEXT INTAKE: September 2024/2025