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About Data Science and Analytics, MSc - at University College Cork (UCC)

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
• 1–2 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

E: [email protected]

T: +353 (0)21 4905928

Dr Michael Cronin, Department of Statistics

E: [email protected]

T: +353 (0)21 420 5825

Notes about fees for this course

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

Entry requirements for this course

Contact University College Cork (UCC) to find course entry requirements.

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