MSc · 1 yearData Science in Ireland
Analytics, statistics & computing for a global career
academic_year: 2026–27student_type: non-EU / internationalfield: Data Sciencecountry: Ireland
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Data Science in Ireland
Data Science combines statistics, programming and business insight. It is one of the most employable postgraduate fields in Ireland's tech and pharma economies.
If you enjoy working with numbers, code and real-world datasets, a one-year MSc can reposition your career quickly.
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Why Data Science in Ireland?
Every major employer in Dublin — from banks to biotech — runs analytics teams. English-medium degrees and a two-year post-study window make Ireland a strong launch pad.
- Huge demand for analysts and data scientists
- 1-year MSc programmes widely available
- Modules in Python, R, SQL, ML and visualisation
- Industry projects and internships on many courses
- Critical Skills list includes many analytics roles
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Popular Data Science courses
Indicative fees for non-EU students, 2026–27.
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MSc Data Science & Analytics
NCI
Affordable Dublin option with strong employability focus.
€14,000 – €17,000 / year
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Career scope
Data roles exist in every sector — not only tech.
Business analytics
Dashboards, KPIs and decision support.
Data engineering
Pipelines, warehouses and cloud data platforms.
Bioinformatics
Analytics in pharma and health — big in Ireland.
FinTech analytics
Risk, fraud and customer intelligence.
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Salary bands (Ireland, indicative)
Graduate data roles are actively hired in Dublin and regional cities.
| Role | Starting Salary | With 3–5 Years |
|---|---|---|
| Data Analyst | €35,000 – €48,000 | €55,000 – €75,000 |
| Data Scientist | €45,000 – €60,000 | €70,000 – €100,000 |
| Analytics Engineer | €42,000 – €58,000 | €68,000 – €95,000 |
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Universities — Data Science
Fees for non-EU students — confirm before applying.
| University | Programme | Annual Fees | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | MSc Data Science & Analytics | €22,000 – €26,000 | 1 year | View Courses → |
 | MSc Data Analytics | €17,870+ | 1 year | View Courses → |
 | MSc Data Science | €13,000 – €16,000 | 1 year | View Courses → |
| MSc Data Analytics | €12,000 – €15,000 | 1 year | View Courses → |
Talk to a Student Matters counsellor
Free consultation — shortlist courses, check eligibility, plan your visa file.
+353 899 55 77 44 · +44 7459 898186 · info@studentmatter.net
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Data Science — programs in our database
University, course, intake and tuition from Student Matters course list. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university site for your intake.
| University | Course | Intake | Tuition | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Technological University | MSc Computing in Big Data Analytics and Artificial IntelligencePost Graduate Course · Letterkenny | Sep 2026 | € 14,000 | Apply |
| National College of Ireland | MSc Data AnalyticsPost Graduate Course · Dublin | Sep 2026 | € 15,000 | Apply |
| National College of Ireland | MSc Data SciencePost Graduate Course · Dublin | Sep 2026, Jan 2027 | € 15,000 | Apply |