The Certificate in Computing is an online-preparatory programme which is taken remotely in June and July. It is designed to prepare students to undertake the on-campus MSc when they arrive in ATU Donegal.
The MSc is an on-campus taught program which focuses on topics applicable to Data Science. It includes a dissertation component which will offer the student the opportunity to apply a range of topics covered in the programme to demonstrate an extended knowledge of and ability to work in the area of data science. Students who do not take the dissertation may graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science.
| Course Location | Letterkenny, Donegal |
| Course Category | Data Analytics, IT & Computers |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 1/2 years |
| Course Time | Part-time/Full-time |
| Course Fee | 6300 |
| Entry Requirements | The course will be available to applicants who meet one of the following criteria: An Honours Degree with first or second-class honours or an equivalent qualification Candidates who do not have an Honours degree but have significant relevant experience may also be eligible for consideration via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). IELTS 6.0 or equivalent for non-EU students. |
| Career Path | This programme will be of particular interest to graduates from a wide range of non-computing disciplines who wish to become data scientists. |

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