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  MSc Data Science and Analytics


Maynooth University    Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Full time September MSc 1 year Full-time
Mathematics (25)

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The MSc Data Science and Analytics programme at Maynooth University is a 12-month conversion course designed to equip students with the skills to collect, process, analyze, and visualize data to extract valuable insights. This interdisciplinary course combines expertise from the Departments of Mathematics & Statistics, Computer Science, and the National Centre for Geocomputation. Students will develop programming, statistical, and database skills, as well as explore the social and ethical implications of data use. With a focus on practical application, students will gain experience in report writing, presentations, and teamwork. The programme is open to applicants from diverse backgrounds with a minimum level 8 degree and some mathematical content. The expanding job market for data analytics offers opportunities in various sectors such as IT, healthcare, finance, food science, and travel. For more information, visit the Maynooth University website.

About the course

The MSc in Data Science and Analytics is a 12 month conversion course (new in 2017) designed to give students the knowledge and skills to collect, process analyse and visualise data in order to extract useful information, explore patterns and evaluate models. The course is a collaboration between the Departments of Mathematics & Statistics, Computer Science and the National Centre for Geocomputation.

Commences: September

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level. The degree should be at level 8 in any subject with some mathematical content.




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Scholarships

Please select the option ‘Taught Masters Scholarship’ from the
drop down menu. PAC no. Please insert your (PAC) number that you have received from https://v2.pac.ie/ after submitting your master’s course(s) application online. About You - Applicant’s personal details Mandatory information. Please note that date of birth is required to ensure that duplicate records can be identified in the online system. Applicant’s contact details A number of fields are mandatory. Applicant’s academic history Details of academic qualifications, including results. Information about the applicant’s final undergraduate Maynooth University Taught Masters Scholarships 2017 Guide for Applicants (V.1) 3 honours level 8 degree or equivalent must be provided. Applicants are required to upload official transcripts for academic qualifications into the online application system. Applicants may enter a number of qualifications into the system but only level 8 honours Bachelor’s degrees or equivalent are considered. Selecting your Department Applicants may select up to three Departments from the drop down menu. Applicants may be considered for scholarships in Masters programmes in up to three Departments.Taught Master’s Scholarship This section provides the opportunity for applicants to declare if they have been in receipt of a higher education authority student grant/SUSI grant. If an applicant has not been in receipt of a student grant for the final year of their undergraduate honours degree, this will not affect the assessment of their application. Applicants must also declare their acceptance of the scheme’s terms and conditions in this section. Taught Master’s Access Scholarship All applicants must indicate whether they wish to be considered for the taught master’s scholarship allocated under the Maynooth Access Programme. Please note this section is only relevant to the Taught Master’s Scholarship of €2,000 applications and to students currently registered with the
Maynooth University Access Office. It is not
considered for Alumni Scholarship applications. If
this section is not completed it is assumed that the
applicant does not wish to be considered.
Recommendations Recommendations are not required for Taught
Master’s Scholarship applications. References
provided will not be considered.
Downloadable Forms Downloadable forms are not required for Taught
Master’s Scholarship applications. They are only
relevant to Alumni Scholarship applications. If you
are a graduate of Maynooth University and you are
uploading an Alumni Scholarship personal statement
form, please refer to the Alumni Scholarship
guidance.
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Value of Scholarship(s)

€2,000

Eligibility

Applicants must intend to pursue a full-time Taught Master’s degree at the
University commencing in the following academic year. Achieve a minimum overall result of 65% in an Honours Bachelor’s degree from Maynooth University.

Application Procedure

Applications are online via an online application system accessible from the
Following link: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/postgraduate-studies/fees-funding-scholarships


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