Data Science and Statistical Learning - MSc Entry requirements

Requirements

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or a relevant quantitative discipline with a strong mathematical or statistical component. 
• You must have and will only be considered if you have a strong foundation in mathematics from a prior programme of study, where they have excelled in their mathematical subjects.
• The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview.
• Previous experience of statistical programming is an advantage but is not required.   

International students

For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students. 

Checklist of documents  

• *Academic transcripts and certificates
  • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
• Copy of your birth certificate or passport
• English translation of your qualifications and transcripts 

English language requirements

• English Language Competency certificate
• For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements 

Guidelines on completing your application   

• To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
  • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
  • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
• *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying.