M AT H E M AT I C S , A C T U A R I A L S C I E N C E & F I N A N C E M AT H E M AT I C S , A C T U A R I A L S C I E N C E & F I N A N C E M AT H E M AT I C S , A C T U A R I A L S C I E N C E & F I N A N C E

University College Dublin COURSE CODE: T306

Ireland’s Global University

MSc Data & Computational Science

(1 Year Full Time)
The MSc Data & Computational Science is designed for students from highly quantitative disciplines who
wish to work in data analytics or computational science. Computational Science is at the crossroads
between modern applied mathematics and statistics, and our programme recognizes this fact by
combining aspects of both in a unique set of tailored modules including scientific computing,
mathematical modelling, and data analytics.
The programme will equip you to solve complex scientific problems and analyse large data sets
using a range of theoretical tools, from deterministic mathematical modelling to Bayesian
analysis. The intensive programming modules will allow you develop a range of sought-
after skills in practical programming and data analytics, including applications in high
performance computing.

This programme receives

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significant interest so please apply
early online at www.ucd.ie/apply

60 taught credits 30 credit research project

Research Stream Autumn/Spring trimester Summer trimester
Entry Requirements
90 taught credits
Taught Stream Autumn/Spring/Summer trimester n This programme is intended for applicants who have
The structure of the programme includes the following: an upper second class honours degree or higher, or the
international equivalent, in a highly quantitative subject
Core modules in computational Core modules in statistics Optional Modules Include:
such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering.
science and mathematics: and data analytics: n Numerical Algorithms
n Applicants whose first language is not English must also
n Scientific Computing n Predictive Analytics n Monte Carlo Inference
demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no
n High-performance n Advanced Predictive n Probability & Statistics
band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent, such as
Computing Analytics n Time Series Analysis
TOEFL (iBT) score of 90 or PTE score of 63.
n Mathematica for Research n Statistical Machine n Data Programming with
n Applied Matrix Theory Learning Python
n Transferrable Skills n Data Programming with R n Topics in Computational
n Bayesian Analysis Science & Machine Learning

Modules and topics shown are subject to change and are not guaranteed by UCD.

Career Opportunities Graduate Profile

Cian O’Callaghan, Paddy Power
The unique combination of modules and skills offered by this programme will equip graduates
to work in a range of specific sectors in data analytics, data science, quantitative modelling I would thoroughly recommend the MSc Data &
in finance, and computational science and engineering. Recent past graduates from this Computational Science to students interested in
programme and other similar past programmes in the school, work in firms including ICT pursuing a career/further studies in data science. The
lecturers and tutors are both extremely knowledgeable
companies (e.g. Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, BAE Systems), the financial services industry
and approachable. The course strikes a balance between
(e.g. AIB, AXA, Citi, Deloitte, Geneva Trading, KBC, Permanent TSB, Murex), and other data-
understanding the theory behind computational and
intensive businesses (e.g. Accenture, AXA, Paddy Power, SAP, ESB, LexisNexis).
machine learning algorithms and applying this theory to
real-world problems.

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