BSc (Hons) Data Science and Analytics
The BSc DSA at UCC is one of two such programmes being offered in Ireland and amongst a dozen offered worldwide.
This programme will suit you if have an aptitude for mathematics, logic and computational thinking, an enquiring mind and a willingness to adapt.
The degree is jointly offered by the School of Computer Science and Information Technology and the Department of Statistics, UCC and is closely associated with Insight – the Centre for Data Analytics, which is a national SFI centre. UCC has expertise in both statistics and computer science that is second to none.
Graduates of the UCC BSc in Data Science and Analytics have vast opportunities in a wide variety of industries as there is a high global demand for graduates with data science expertise. Almost all sectors of the economy and community need to understand the enormous data sets available.
Placement or Study Abroad Information
The BSc Data Science & Analytics aims to ensure that you are work-ready. Work placement is a core module undertaken from Spring until August in Year 3.
To find a placement organisation, you will work with the Careers Service; they will help you with interviews and keep in contact with you during placement. Working in a company setting provides you with additional skills that cannot be taught through lectures or in the laboratory. During placement, you will work as part of a team to solve real problems. Your placement is jointly monitored by a UCC academic staff member and an employee of the company.
The BSc DSA at UCC is one of two such programmes being offered in Ireland and amongst a dozen offered worldwide.
This programme will suit you if have an aptitude for mathematics, logic and computational thinking, an enquiring mind and a willingness to adapt.
The degree is jointly offered by the School of Computer Science and Information Technology and the Department of Statistics, UCC and is closely associated with Insight – the Centre for Data Analytics, which is a national SFI centre. UCC has expertise in both statistics and computer science that is second to none.
Graduates of the UCC BSc in Data Science and Analytics have vast opportunities in a wide variety of industries as there is a high global demand for graduates with data science expertise. Almost all sectors of the economy and community need to understand the enormous data sets available.
Placement or Study Abroad Information
The BSc Data Science & Analytics aims to ensure that you are work-ready. Work placement is a core module undertaken from Spring until August in Year 3.
To find a placement organisation, you will work with the Careers Service; they will help you with interviews and keep in contact with you during placement. Working in a company setting provides you with additional skills that cannot be taught through lectures or in the laboratory. During placement, you will work as part of a team to solve real problems. Your placement is jointly monitored by a UCC academic staff member and an employee of the company.
