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Universities Ireland University of Limerick Courses MSc Data Science and Statistical Learning

MSc Data Science and Statistical Learning
at University of Limerick

Limerick, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 18,000
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

The course modules have been carefully developed with a focus on statistics and computing to assist students in developing skills in statistical modelling, data visualisation and interpretation, database management, statistical programming, network analysis and predictive algorithms. Students are also provided with an opportunity to specialise in more applied elements of data science through the undertaking of a research project and dissertation. The objectives of the course are:

To enable graduates of quantitative disciplines to redirect their training towards the rapidly growing field of data science.
To provide students with a fundamental grounding in the key skills of data science including; data manipulation, data interrogation and visualisation, statistical modelling, and scientific computation.
To provide students with technical research and presentation experience, through the undertaking of a research project and writing of an MSc dissertation.

Course Content
Autumn Semester
- Statistical Inference for Data Science
- Fundamentals of Statistical Modelling
- Scientific Computation
- Database Systems in Practice
- Text Analytics and Natural Language Processing
Spring Semester
- Statistical Learning
- Quantitative Research Methods for Science, Engineering and Technology
- Networks and Complex Systems
- Applied Big Data and Visualisation
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Summer Semester
- Research Project Students will specialise their dissertation studies in one of the three sub-disciplines: Mathematics and Statistics, Electronic and Computer Engineering, or Computer Science and Information Systems
Entry Requirement
A four-year Bachelor Degree or three-year honours Bachelor Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university. First-division results are normally required with a minimum overall grade of between 55-70%* depending on the programme applied for.
Some programmes may require an interview and/or work experience.
A full transcripts/full marks sheets of each semester is required. A consolidated marks sheet is not sufficient as a standalone document.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£18000 per year

Career Prospect

CAREERS

Data science skills are some of the most highly sought after by employers both nationally and internationally. There is a rapidly increasing demand for individuals with strong proficiencies in data analysis and scientific computation. Examples of potential fields of employment (and employers) include:

ICT (e.g. Apple, Facebook, Google, Linkedin, Microsoft, Tenable, TikTok);
Financial services and management consulting (e.g. Accenture, AIB, Aon, Bank of Ireland, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PWC, Zurich);
Manufacturing and pharmaceuticals (e.g. Abbott, Eli Lilly, Glanbia, Johnson & Johnson, Regeneron);
Research and development roles in a wide variety of applied fields, as well as strengthening applicant candidacy for application to PhD programmes

Cost Of Studying At University of Limerick

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Data Science and Statistical Learning at University of Limerick