Overview
Our unique Masters programme Computing (Data Science) from Institute of Technology Sligo combines 6 taught modules with a strong research project, where students are given the opportunity to implement their learning within a real-life context.
Programming for Data Science will introduce the learner to the core concepts of data science programming.
The student will be introduced to the Python programming language (specifically SciPy) generally, and will employ functions to manipulate lists, before implementing multi-dimensional arrays using Numpy or similar in order to perform statistical operations and linear equations.
The student will then manipulate data frames and time-series data using pandas or similar. SQL programming will also be introduced. Finally, the student will create, populate and query a NoSQL cloud database.
Careers
Data Scientists will implement and assess the models for increasingly complex and technical roles currently required by industry. Skills such as Artificial Intelligence and Data Science are highly sought after in manufacturing, insurance, retail, health & education sectors to harness opportunities associated with researching and making decisions based on data.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Introductory Programming for Data Science
- Applied Statistics and Probability
- Data Analytics and Visualisation
- Machine Learning
- Programming for Big Data
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 30 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Credits
90 ECTS
Delivered
Online
- Fully structured
- No Attendance
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments
Disciplines
Data Science & Big Data Software Engineering Artificial IntelligenceAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Lower Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- To qualify for entry to the programme a standard applicant must hold a Level 8 Honours Degree 2:2 or above.
- While it expected that most applicants will have an honours degree in Computer Science or related discipline, due to the multidisciplinary nature of Data Science an Honours Degree in Engineering, Business and Science will be sufficient.
- However, some programming knowledge (Ideally Python or C/C++ or R) and mathematics knowledge are prerequisites to the course.
Tuition Fee
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International
3600 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9000 EUR for the full programme and a duration of 30 months. -
EU/EEA
3600 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9000 EUR for the full programme and a duration of 30 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
Getting a Student Visa
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
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