Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Data Analytics in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin
University College Dublin
|
Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
19,200
(c. USD22,124.16)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
This digital program will guide you in examining and interpreting extensive datasets generated by the rapidly expanding realm of freely accessible online data. Industries across various sectors increasingly seek professionals with these critical abilities, yet there remains a gap in adequately trained graduates. The program is entirely web-based, eliminating the need for physical lectures.
Participants will access instructional videos, virtual demonstrations, and engaging educational games to support their studies, complemented by consistent tutor feedback and engagement. This approach offers learners the freedom to study from any location at their preferred speed. Assessments will be conducted digitally (with potential adjustments in subsequent years).
The need for professionals possessing these sought-after skills continues to surge across multiple industries, while the supply of competent graduates remains insufficient.
Learners will have access to video materials, digital presentations, and interactive learning tools to enrich their educational experience, with ongoing support and communication with instructors through UCD's online platform.
PROGRAM LENGTH: 3 Years
UPCOMING START DATE: September 2024/2025
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants will be required to hold a 2.1 honours degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent), preferably with a social sciences or cognate discipline component, and excellent academic references.
This programme includes core modules from Computer Science, which is a mathematical subject involving logical understanding and reasoning and therefore applicants must be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of mathematics.
Students whose first language is not English will need a recognised English language qualification. On the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) students will need to achieve an average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by Princeton University:
A minimum score of 600 in the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), with Test of Written English at 475 +; a minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section.
Cambridge Examinations: English language examinations administered by the University of Cambridge: 176+ on Cambridge English scale (with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English)
Acceptable Examinations:
- Proficiency Certificate, Grade C (i.e. CEFR Level C1 or C2).
- Advanced Certificate, Grade C (i.e. CEFR Level C1 or C2)
- First Certificate, Grade A (i.e. CEFR Level C1)
Pearson English Language Text: Minimum of 63 and at least 59 for each item of both skills profiles.
Tuition
EUR
19,200