Data Science and Analytics University College Cork (UCC)
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time | 1 years | September | find out | find out |
2017 Entry Requirements: See detailed entry requirements
Closing Date: See details in application procedure section below
Next Intake: 11th September 2017
Course overview
Overview
The MSc in Data Science & Analytics, jointly offered by the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Statistics, provides an education in the key principles of this rapidly expanding area. The combination of sophisticated computing and statistics modules will develop skills in database management, programming, summarisation, modelling and interpretation of data. The programme provides graduates with an opportunity, through development of a research project, to investigate the more applied elements of the disciplines.
For further information see our brochure at: http://www.ucc.ie/en/media/academic/computerscience/documents/pdfdocuments/brochurepdfs/MScDataScienceAnalytics28.01.2015.pdf
Fact File
Course Code: CKR49 Full-time
Course Title: Data Science and Analytics
College: Science, Engineering and Food Science
Duration: 1 year Full Time
Teaching Mode: Full-time
Qualifications: MSc
NFQ Level: Level 9
Costs: 2017/2018 Irish/EU EUR 7,000
2017 Entry Requirements: See detailed entry requirements
Closing Date: See details in application procedure section below
Next Intake: 11th September 2017
Course Practicalities
A typical 5 credit module:
- 2 lecture hours per week
- 12 hours of practicals per week
- Outside these regular hours students are required to study independently by reading and by working in the laboratories and on exercises.
Assessment
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2016/2017.
Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science and Analytics
Students who pass each of the taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science and Analytics.
Application Procedure
Application for this programme is on-line atwww.pac.ie/ucc. Places on this programme are offered in rounds. The closing dates for each round can be found here. For full details of the application procedure click How to Apply.
All required documentation must be either uploaded to your online application, or sent in hard copy to The Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1, Courthouse Square, Galway, immediately after an application is made.
Further Contact Information
Professor Gregory Provan, Department of Computer Science
T: +353 (0)21 4905928
Dr Michael Cronin, Department of Statistics
T: +353 (0)21 420 5825
Entry requirements for this course
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