Applied Data Science & Analytics

Since its launch in 2010, TU Dublin's MSc in Applied Data Science and Analytics has run part-time and fully online, the first in Europe to do so at its inception. This immersive and transformative 2-year MSc is designed to accelerate your career in data science while fitting with a busy schedule.

Key Points

• Geared towards professionals
• High completion rates
• High likelihood of peer-reviewed publications from course work
• International network of students
• Alumni network working in senior data science roles

The course has gained a significant reputation for its high quality, practical approach and relevance to industry contexts. Modules are designed around a data science methodology, allowing integrated coursework that emphasises both mathematical rigour, and data science models that generate actionable insights.

It is ideal for individuals working with, or with access to, data in a real context that allows project work to bring relevance to their day job. The course has attracted cohorts of students that are highly motivated and work to a high standard. It was shortlisted for Grad Ireland's Post Grad of the Year awards a number of times. Enrolment numbers are kept small to maintain the quality of the course.

While 83% of our graduates live in Ireland, we have had graduates complete the MSc from Canada, Germany, Greece, India, Malta, Netherlands, South Africa, Thailand, UK, USA and Zimbabwe. The average age of participants is 38, evidencing a teaching practice and delivery mode that successfully targets continuing education and lifelong learning. The majority of students have some experience working with data and are looking to upskill by acquiring a deeper theoretical understanding and practical experience of working in a data science discipline.

Graduates are working as data scientists across a variety of industry sectors and companies including Ericsson, IBM, Microsoft, PayPal, Intel, O2, Vodafone, Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Emirate Airlines, Dublin Airport Authority, GlaxoSmithKline, Mallon Technologies, Bank of Scotland, Arvato Finance Solutions, Sky Ireland, Eir, VHI Healthcare, United Healthcare Group, Accenture, SAP, FBD Insurance, Deutsche Bank, Ulster Bank, IBM and many others. Those working in the public sector included employees with MABS, GMS Payments Board, Dun Laoghaire – Rathdown Public Library Service, Dublin City Council, Intelligent Transport Systems, Higher Education Institutions and An Garda Sأ­ochأ،na.

The course focuses on the knowledge and skills to select, apply and evaluate data science and big data analytics techniques to discover knowledge that can add value to a company. Students will gain both an in-depth theoretical understanding and practical hands-on experience, including implementing novel and emerging techniques. Participants will be kept abreast of current research and state of the art in data science-related topics. Details of the modules are given below.

For further detailed information in relation to this course, please see the dedicated course website here.