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Bachelor/Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Entry requirements

This degree gives you strong skills in AI and machine learning to tackle real‑world challenges, with work placement and an option to progress to a master’s.

Key information

CAO points 2026 456
NFQ Level NFQ Level 8
Duration Four or five years
Attendance Full-time
Course code LM174

Minimum grades    

Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Irish or another language, and English.


Subject requirements    

In addition, applicants must hold a minimum grade H3 in Mathematics.


Additional considerations    

A special Mathematics (Higher Level) Examination will be offered at UL following the Leaving Certificate results for those students who did not achieve the Mathematics requirement.

Mature students

Applications are welcome from Mature Students. Information for those wishing to apply can be found here. 

Application information for mature students

Non-EU entry requirements

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