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Information Technology

BSc Applied Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

4 years

€2530 pa

Programme profile


In this programme you will be trained in Data Science, AI, consultancy skills and technological (programming) skills. Game careers require you to have both a broad knowledge of data management & Artificial Intelligence and deep skills in your chosen area of expertise, Data Science, Consultancy and Programming.

Programme content


Year 1
The first year consists of four blocks. They cover basic skills that build towards tightly defined projects to enhance your knowledge, all supported by lectures and seminars. Typical courses are: AI & Future markets; Project & change management; Data Science; Mathematics & Statistics; Programming in Python; Data interface design. One day a week you work on projects in DataLab

Year 2
Courses are taught for further developing your basic skills in your chosen role: Data Scientist, Consultant or programmer. One day a week you work on projects in DataLab.

Year 3
In the first semester of the third year we switch to full time project education in DataLab. You specialise further in the chosen role. Moreover you specialise in a certain domain, e.g. data & AI for logistics, built environment, consumer interaction, media or game development. You also have the possibility to go on exchange for one semester. In the second half of the year you do a placement.

Year 4
In this year you work on two projects that may include:

- a portfolio project individually or in a group (always assessed individually);
- working at a company (with a project deliverable);
- developing a business plan to start your own company, supported by our entrepreneurship
start-up specialists;
- taking part in a one-semester exchange programme at our partner universities.

Or combine the two projects and work on a year-long project, or go on a year-long internship.

 

We also encourage our students to go abroad during their studies. In year 4, students participate in projects at companies around the world

Entry Requirements


2 A-Levels and four GCSEs

Five passes at Leaving Certificate (minimum 200 points) OR relevant QQI/FETAC Level 5 Certificate

On-line task

Yes

No

01 October

01 May