Computer Science - Data Science (M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip)

Trinity College Dublin

Ireland, Dublin

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Trinity College Dublin

Ireland , Dublin

Key Facts

Program Level

Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Computer Science - Data Science (M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip)

About

Course Overview

The M.Sc. in Computer Science – Data Science programme combines statistics, cloud and security technologies with data management. It covers all key aspects of the field: how to securely store and manage data, how to visualise and analyse at scale, and how to use analysis to make decisions. Graduates of this strand will be equipped to tackle the huge challenges and opportunities that the big-data revolution is bringing to all aspects of life; in IT, health, transport, science and engineering to name but a few. The School of Computer Science and Statistics is one of the few Schools globally that has expertise in all elements of data science. Dublin is a centre for several of the major IT players, such as Google, Meta, LinkedIn, eBay and X, as well as a major centre for data science research and consulting through the presence of companies such as IBM Research, Accenture, and Deloitte.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants must provide the following:

An upper second-class (2.1) Honours degree grade or higher from a reputable university, in Computing or related discipline.

Official transcripts of all years of prior undergraduate third-level education.

Proven programming competence. Candidates may be required to complete a programming test in C, C++ or Java before being offered a place on the course. Some modules may also require programming in Python and other languages.

A strong work ethic and the resolve to engage with a demanding but rewarding programme.

English Language Requirements

All applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide a certificate of proficiency in the English language. For this course, applicants are required to meet the Band B (Standard Entry) level as defined in the English Language Requirements page here.

Applications missing an English certificate may be rejected or experience delays in processing.

Career

We expect our graduates to be in high-demand for technical positions within leading multinational companies and from startups alike. All of the major Information Technology companies, from Google to Facebook to Amazon, employ large teams of data scientists. Another important career path is management consulting with companies such as Accenture, McKinsey & Company and PwC. There will also be opportunities to progress to PhD study, with many funded positions available locally.