Data Analytics - Galway

The aim of the course is to provide you with a broad knowledge of computing, with a specialisation in data analytics, and will be of interest to Level 8 Graduates from a non-computing background who wishes to enter into a career in computing.



This will enable you to apply data analysis techniques to the topics in your original degree.



It will also provide you with a foundation on which you can develop your skills in the more traditional areas of computing.



This course is fully online.



The course covers such skills as automating manual spreadsheet-oriented data analysis processes, converting large data sets into actionable information, and creating web-based dashboards for visualising data.

Semester Module Details Credits Mandatory / Elective

1 Programming and Scripting 10 Mandatory

1 Principles of Data Analytics 05 Mandatory

1 Applied Databases 10 Mandatory

1 Web Services and Applications 05 Mandatory

2 Programming for Data Analytics 10 Mandatory

2 Computer Infrastructure 05 Mandatory

2 Machine Learning 10 Mandatory

2 Applied Statistics 05 Mandatory

Year Work Placement or Project 15 Mandatory

1 year full-time online.



On-Campus Attendance Requirement



Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

Start Date: January 2027.

Careers

Data Analytics/Data Science is a growing area of employment, with significant future growth also anticipated.



This is well established in various national skills bulletins (e.g. Expert Group on Future Skills Needs).