MSc in Computer Science (Data Analytics)

Program Overview

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Course Overview

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 an acute global shortage of talent and expertise in Data Analytics and Data Science. Due to the strong demand for these graduates and the leading edge quality of this particular programme, annual demand for places on the programme is extremely competitive.

This is an advanced MSc programme that is delivered full-time over one year, and provides graduates of Computer Science and closely related areas with in-depth knowledge and skills in the emerging growth area of Data Analytics and Data Science. The MSc in Data Analytics is delivered by a team of highly respected academics based in University of Galway that are considered international experts in their respective fields. Some of the topic areas include large-scale data analytics, advanced data-mining and machine learning, deep learning, information retrieval, natural language processing, data visualisation, web mining, linked-data analytics, simulation and modelling, and digital image processing.

This programme is aimed at graduates with a primary qualification in Computer Science or related subject area. It is not a conversion course, and students are expected to be already at a very high technical standard with regard to the technical elements of their computing background.

In addition to completing a range of advanced modules, students will then reinforce their newly gained skills through a 30-credit project that is completed during the summer and evaluated through a thesis (minor dissertation) format. For these projects, students work directly with an academic supervisor in their chosen area of specialisation, while they also can pursue the opportunity to collaborate with a research groups across University of Galway or with an industry partner.

The School of Computer Science Advanced MSc Scholarship (Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics)

University of Galway, School of Computer Science is offering one scholarship for the MSc in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics) commencing September 2023; this scholarship, up to the full value of the EU tuition fee is awarded to the highest ranked graduate of the BSc Computer Science & IT undergraduate programme (GY350) among those who apply for the scholarship. This is open to all current GY350 final year students due to graduate in 2023, and all previous graduates of the programme.

Other scholarships available

Find out about our Postgraduate Scholarships here.

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Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System.

Application requirements:

A personal statement

A CV

University Degree Transcripts

Two references

IELTS/TOEFL certificate—only if English is not your mother tongue

What is not required (please do not submit these)

secondary school certificates

training certificates

membership certificates

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Who Teaches this Course

Dr Enda Barrett

Prof Michael Madden B.E., Ph.D., M.I.E.I. View Profile

Dr Peter Paul Buitelaar PhD.

Senior Lecturer

School of Engineering

& Informatics

NUI Galway

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Dr Desmond Chambers B. Eng., M.Sc., Ph.D., C.Eng. View Profile

Prof Mathieu D'Aquin PhD View Profile

Dr. James Duggan B.E., M.Eng.Sc., Ph.D. View Profile

Dr Frank Glavin BSc; MSc, PhD.

LECTURER BELOW THE BAR

College of Engineering

& Informatics

NUI Galway

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Dr Josephine Griffith View Profile

DR CONOR HAYES B.A., M.Sc., Ph.D. View Profile

Mr Séamus Hill BA., MSc. View Profile

Dr Enda Howley B.Sc, Ph.D

Senior Lecturer

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

& INFORMATICS

IT BUILDING

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Dr. Edward Jones B.E., PH.D.

PERSONAL PROFESSOR

Electrical & Electronic Eng

Room 3044

Engineering Building

NUI Galway

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Dr Patrick Mannion B.Eng, Phd

Lecturer in Computer Science

IT Building

NUI Galway

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Dr. John Mc Crae M.Sc., PhD View Profile

Dr James Mc Dermott B.Sc., PhD View Profile

Dr. Cornelius Mulvihill View Profile

Dr Matthias Nickles BSc, MSc, PhD View Profile

Mr. Colm O'Riordan B.Sc, M.Sc, View Profile

Prof David O'Sullivan B.Sc., Dip.Mech.Eng., M.E.D., Ph.D. View Profile

Dr. Michael Schukat M.SC, PH.D View Profile

Dr Finlay Smith Ph.D View Profile

Program Outline

Course Outline

The MSc is a 90-ECTS course with three main elements: core modules (40 ECTS), optional modules (20 ECTS), and a substantial capstone thesis project (30 ECTS).

Core modules include:

Information Retrieval, Introduction to Natural Language Processing, Principles of Machine Learning, Programming for Data Analytics, Deep Learning, Web and Network Science, Data Visualisation, Case Studies in Data Analytics

Optional modules include:

Tools & Techniques for Large Scale Data Analytics, Modelling I, Statistics for Data Science 1, Applied Statistics I, Systems Modelling and Simulation, Discrete Mathematics, Knowledge Graphs, Advanced Topics in Natural Language Processing, Statistics for Data Science 2, Embedded Image Processing, Applied Statistics II

From Semester 2 onwards, students work on individual projects and submit them in August. Projects may have a research or applied focus.

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Why Choose This Course?

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Career Opportunities

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 start-ups.

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 University of 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.

Scholarships Available

Find out about our Postgraduate Scholarships here.

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