Dublin,
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Type
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Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Statistical Data Science (previouly know as MSc Statistics) 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
22,530
(c. USD26,569.63)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The UCD MSc Statistical Data Science program aims to cultivate the next generation of data scientists by equipping them with comprehensive foundational and practical expertise in statistics and machine learning.
This course targets students holding an undergraduate degree in statistics or other quantitative fields like economics, finance, mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, and related disciplines.
The MSc Statistical Data Science is perfect for those seeking data science roles across industries, businesses, government sectors, or for students planning to pursue a PhD in statistics or similar fields.
Careers & Employability
Graduates of both the MA in Statistics and MSc Statistical Data Science enjoy similar career prospects, often securing roles as research data scientists, data analysts, and data engineers. With rising demand for data professionals, opportunities span diverse sectors including pharmaceuticals, banking, finance, government, risk management, and IT. Some alumni have pursued academic careers through PhD studies in statistics, data science, or related areas. MA Statistics graduates now work at leading organizations like Google, Western Union, AIB, Norbrook, Ernst & Young, Novartis, Deloitte, Meta, and Eaton. The demand for our graduates remains exceptionally high both in Ireland and internationally.
DURATION:1 Year / 2 Years
NEXT INTAKE:2024/2025 September
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
This programme is intended for applicants who hold a degree in Statistics or a cognate subject area An upper second class honours or international equivalent is required
Those who have been awarded an upper second class honours or higher in the Higher Diploma in Statistics are eligible for the programme
Alternatively students may qualify for enrolment for the four semester MA in Statistics which brings them to the same level as the MSc in Statistics
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 no band less than 6.0 in each element or equivalent
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
Those who have been awarded an upper second class honours or higher in the Higher Diploma in Statistics are eligible for the programme
Alternatively students may qualify for enrolment for the four semester MA in Statistics which brings them to the same level as the MSc in Statistics
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 no band less than 6.0 in each element or equivalent
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
Tuition
EUR
22,530