Overview

Course Description

Data Science or Big Data has become a hugely important topic in recent years, finding applications in Healthcare, Finance, Transportation, Smart Cities and elsewhere. In this strand, Trinity's leading experts in this field will guide you through how to gather and store data (using IoT and cloud computing technologies), process it (using advanced statistics and techniques such as machine learning) and deliver new insights and knowledge from the data.

The Computer Science - Data Science programme of Trinity College Dublin is taught over a full calendar year, with two 12-week semesters of taught modules, involving attendance at labs and lectures, followed by dedicated research work over the remaining summer months for the MSc Dissertation.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Mining & Analysis

Scalable Computing

Optimisation Algorithms for Data Analysis

Applied Statistical Modelling

Data Visualisation

Security & Privacy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data Machine Learning View 34 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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63

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88

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General requirements

A grade of at II.1 (Upper Second Class Honours) or higher from a reputable university, in Computing or a strongly related discipline.

A standard of English language competency that will allow full participation in coursework, classwork and other activities. Specifically, if English is not your first language, you are required to submit an English competency certificate with a minimum IELTS level of 6.5 or equivalent in order for your application to be considered. For details on alternative English Tests accepted, please visit TCD’s International Students Entry Requirements website.

You need to be able to be fully competent in programming. All candidates will have to complete a programming test in C, C++ or Java before being offered a place on the course. Some modules on the course may also require programming in Python and other languages.

A strong work ethic and the resolve to strongly engage with the demanding programme.

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Tuition Fee

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International

26989 EUR/year

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Based on the tuition of 26989 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

8590 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8590 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Dublin

1100 - 1800 EUR /month

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