MSc in Computer Science (Data Analytics)

Almost everything we do results in data being created and stored somewhere. Individuals, communities, business and governments face major challenges in harnessing all this data to create knowledge that will underpin a healthier, safer, more productive world. There is a global shortage of talent and expertise in Data Analytics and Data Science.

This MSc programme will provide graduates of Computing or related degrees with the deep technical knowledge and analytical skills to succeed in this growth area.

Entry requirements

First Class in bachelors with IELTS of 6.5 no less than 6.5 in writing with 6.0 in each bands.

Course Modules

Year 1

· Introduction to Natural Language Processing

For Optional Modules please refer website

Career Prospects

Data analytics skills are required in every industry. Graduates will be excellently qualified to pursue exciting careers in national and multinational industries in a wide range of areas. Our graduates currently work for companies as diverse as IBM, SAP, Cisco, Avaya, Google, Fujitsu, Accenture, Paddypower.com, Merck Pharmaceuticals as well as many specialised companies and startups.

Opportunities include:

The development of innovative new services and products based on data analytics
The development of new types of data analysis services and solutions
The creation of leading-edge start-ups that provide analytics solutions and products.
PhD-level research in NUI Galway, elsewhere in Ireland, or abroad

A Career in Data Analytics:

Accenture, Gartner and McKinsey have all identified Data Analytics as one of the fastest growing employment areas in computing and one most likely to make an impact in the future.
The Irish Government’s policy is for Ireland to become a leading country in Europe for big data and analytics, which would result in 21,000 potential new employment opportunities in Ireland alone.
CNN has listed jobs in this area in their Top 10 best new jobs in America.