Degree Overview
>Data Science is the science of collating, managing, analysing, visualising and understanding data. It is key to unlocking the hidden wisdom that is stored in the vast amounts of data available in today's world.
>Data Science students take Statistics, Computer Science and Mathematics and crucially will learn to appreciate the overlap between eliciting valuable information from data through statistical reasoning and managing databases via complex manipulations.
>There is a transfer pathway from 1st year MH201 Science to 2nd year MH207 Data Science for students who have successfully taken Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics and another subject. Students must attain 55% in Mathematics. Places are limited and are based on 1st year results.
>If you want to play a central role in solving the worlds critical problems through data, or play an influential role in developing the next generation of Artificial Intelligence, then this degree programme is for you.
>By choosing this degree students become equipped with tools to collect and manage large volumes of raw data, to develop statistical models and understand their mathematical underpinnings, and to unlock valuable information stored within local, national and global datasets. In other words, they become exceedingly data literate!
BSC Bachelor of Data Science
BSC Bachelor of Data Science
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
| Subject | Required | Ordinary Level Grade | Higher Level Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish | Yes | O6 | H7 |
| English | Yes | O6 | H7 |
| Language | No | N/A | N/A |
| Math | Yes | O1 | H5 |
| Science | Yes | O6 | H7 |
International & EU/EFTA Entry Requirements
Mature Students
Mature Applicants
Mature applicants are assessed separately to school-leavers. Mature applicants are 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time/flexible degrees the mature age is 21.
Mature applicants who have a disability
If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require support for any required written exercise/interview/ online video audition which may form part of your application assessment, you must complete an online request form and submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2025. Applications for alternative examination accommodation cannot be considered after this deadline.
01 February 2025
Additional Information
Leaving Certificate Applicants
Required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & a Science subject (one of Agricultural Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry) & O1/H5 Maths. MH207 Round 1 Points 2024: 423
HEAR and DARE
DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.
HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.
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Career
After Graduation
>Data literacy is one of the most highly sought after skills by employers in today's data driven world, be it in business, science, health or social sciences and as such, graduates with data science skills are in high demand and are extremely attractive to employers.
>Graduates have the power to make the world a better place through channelling their analytical skills to solving global problems such as climate change, developing new drugs or eliminating world hunger.
>Employment opportunities across a wide range of fields (science, health, business etc.) are abundant for graduates of this degree programme.
>The Department offers a range of postgraduate study options.
Visit the Department website for more information about postgraduate options.
Fee Information
BSC Bachelor of Data Science
Maynooth University
Ireland, Maynooth