Data Science

This online-delivered Masters Degree course is designed to provide you with all the essential skills of the modern data scientist, including data handling, programming, machine learning, AI methods and advanced statistical analysis. There is an increasing demand for graduates with these valuable skills in a wide range of industries, and currently a shortage of qualified graduates. There are no lectures to attend in person as the courses are delivered completely online by staff of the School of Mathematics and Statistics.



Students will learn through video classes, online demonstrations, and interactive data analysis and coding projects, with regular feedback and interaction with course tutors. This provides flexibility to students who can learn wherever they like at a pace that suits them. Assessment will include a mix of in-person exams, online exams and project/continuous assessment. Students will have in-person exams in the Spring trimester of Year One. *Please note that assessment and curricular information is subject to change.*



For detailed information about the programme email dataanalyticsonline@ucd.ie with any queries.

Core modules:

STAT40720 Intro Data Analytics (Online)

STAT40730 Data Prog with R (Online)

STAT30280 Inference for Data Analytics (online)

STAT40750 Statistical Machine Learning (Online)

STAT40740 Multivariate Analysis (Online)

STAT40790 Predictive Analytics I (online)

STAT40800 Data Prog with Python (online)

STAT40850 Bayesian Analysis (online)

STAT40970 Machine Learning and AI

3 x Data Science Project modules across two years of study



Option modules:

STAT40770 Adv Pred Analytics (online)

STAT40810 Stochastic Models (online)

STAT40960 Statistical Network Analysis (Online)

STAT40830 Adv Data Prog with R (online)



*Curricular information is subject to change.



Stage 1 Options - A)6 of:

In Year 1 please select ALL of the following six (6) core modules:

STAT40720 Introduction to Data Analytics (Online) Autumn 5

STAT40730 Data Programming with R (Online) Autumn 5

STAT30280 Inference for Data Analytics (online) Spring 5

STAT40750 Statistical Machine Learning (online) Spring 5

STAT40740 Multivariate Analysis (Online) Spring and Summer (separate) 5

STAT41090 Implementation Project 1 (onl) Summer 10



Stage 1 Options - B)1 of:

In Year 1 select one (1) of the following three (3) option modules:

STAT40810 Stochastic Models (online) Summer 5

STAT40830 Adv Data Prog with R (online) Summer 5

STAT40960 Stat Network Analysis (online) Summer 5



Stage 1 Options - C)6 of:

In Year 2 please select ALL of the following six (6) core modules:

STAT40790 Predictive Analytics I (online Autumn 5

STAT40800 Data Prog with Python (online) Autumn 5

STAT40850 Bayesian Analysis (online) Spring 5

STAT40970 Machine Learning & AI (online) Spring 5

STAT41100 Implementation Project 2 (onl) Spring 10

STAT41110 Implementation Project 3 (onl) Summer 15



Stage 1 Options - D)1 of:

In Year 2 please select one (1) of the following four (4) option modules:

STAT40770 Adv Pred Analytics (online) Spring 5

STAT40810 Stochastic Models (online) Summer 5

STAT40830 Adv Data Prog with R (online) Summer 5

STAT40960 Stat Network Analysis (online) Summer 5

This programme is intended for applicants with a degree in a numerate subject. An upper second class honours or international equivalent is required. Those without this requirement, but with equivalent experience in industry, will also be considered on a case by-case basis, or can apply for the Professional Certificate in Mathematics for Data Analytics and Statistics which leads directly into the Data Science programme.



Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element of the Academic version), or equivalent.

https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/policiesandgeneralregulations/generalrequirements/minimumenglishlanguagerequirements/



These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/

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Who Should Apply?

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EEA) applicants: Yes

2 Years Part-time online

F275 Data Science (Master of Science) Part-Time

Commencing September 2026

Graduate Taught

Data Science graduates are in strong demand from industry; those who are successful in completing the course are highly employable in fields as diverse as pharmaceuticals, finance and insurance, as well as cloud computing.



Some examples of prospective employers include:



ICT companies (e.g., Google, eBay, Meta, Amazon, Paddy Power)

The pharmaceutical industry (e.g., Janssen, MSD, GSK)

The financial services industry (e.g., Bank of Ireland, AXA, EY, Accenture, Deloitte)