The M.Sc. in Computer Science – Data Science programme combines statistics, cloud and security technologies with data management. It covers all key aspects of the field: how to securely store and manage data, how to visualise and analyse at scale, and how to use analysis to make decisions. Graduates of this strand will be equipped to tackle the huge challenges and opportunities that the big-data revolution is bringing to all aspects of life in IT, health, transport, science and engineering to name but a few. The School of Computer Science and Statistics is one of the few Schools globally that has expertise in all elements of data science. Dublin is a centre for several of the major IT players, such as Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, eBay and Twitter, as well as a major centre for data science research and consulting through the presence of companies such as IBM Research, Accenture, and Deloitte.
Which department am I in?
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
€16,580.00 (14,99,231)
per year
Accommodation (Kavanagh Court) - €305 per week.
Start date
September 2027
Venue
Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
College Green,
Dublin 2,
Dublin 2,
Dublin,
D02 PN40, Leinster, Republic of Ireland
Entry requirements
For international students
Applicants must provide the following:An upper second-class (2.1) Honours degree grade or higher from a reputable university, in Computing or related discipline.Proven programming competence. All candidates will have to complete a programming test in C, C++ or Java before being offered a place on the course. Some modules may also require programming in Python and other languages.A strong work ethic and the resolve to engage with a demanding but rewarding programme.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.