BSc Computer Science with Data Science

at University College Dublin

This degree follows the same first two years as the BSc in Computer Science, which will give you an excellent foundation in Computer Science and Mathematics. The in-depth focus on Data Science begins in Third Year, when you will study Statistics, Data Management and Data Analytics. The aim is to provide the technical depth and the practical experience that you will need to stand out in an increasingly demanding market place. Modules will include hands-on experience with contemporary data science tools such as Hadoop, NoSQL, Python, SciPy, SciKit.Learn, Matplotlib, Numpy and Pandas.
 

This is a sample pathway for a degree in Computer Science with Data Science. Sample topics include Machine Learning, Probability Theory, Introduction to AI, Networks & Internet Systems, Data Science in Python, Data Mining, Information Visualisation, and Programming for Big Data.
 

First Year

• Computer Science

• Mathematics

• Elective Module
   

Second Year

• Computer Science

• Mathematics

• Elective Modules
   

Third Year

• Computer Science

• Data Science

• Elective Modules

• Five-month internship or software engineering project
   

Fourth Year

• Computer Science

• Data Science (Includes a research project)

Leaving Certificate:
 

• O2/H6 in Mathematics

• O6/H7 in English, Irish and three other recognised subjects
   

Special Entry Recommendations

We recommend that all students in Computer Science with Data Science should have a minimum Grade H4 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, or equivalent.
 

General Requirements

• Standard XII

• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

• Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)

• Intermediate Exam (some state boards)

• Higher/Senior School Certificate/Examination (most state boards)

• Average is calculated on best 5 recognised subjects

• CBSE/AISSCE/CUSCE/ISC - English Language 80% OR IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent
   

  IELTS
   

  An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. 
   

  In 2022 and 2023 we will accept IELTS indicator. It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.
   

  TOEFL
   

  Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 
   

  A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section.

The fees for BSc Computer Science with Data Science may vary from €25,600 to €30,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.

Graduates with training in Computer Science with Data Science work in fields such as:
 

• Banking and financial services

• Consultancy (e.g. Accenture, Deloitte, PWC)

• Internet companies such as Google, PayPal and Facebook

• Established ICT companies such as IBM, Microsoft and Intel

• ICT Startups
   

Graduates can also pursue a range of MSc or PhD programmes such as the MSc Computer Science (Negotiated Learning) or the MSc Digital Forensics and Cybercrime Investigation.