Data Analytics

Overview

Data analytics/science is the science of extracting insight from large amounts of raw data in order to enable better understanding of the processes that created it and so help in analysis, theory exploration and decision making. These techniques can be applied in the natural science, social science and business domains.



The Higher Diploma in Data Analytics is carefully designed to address industry needs. The course is a collaboration between the Departments of Mathematics & Statistics, Computer Science and the National Centre for Geocomputation.



The modules are designed to give students the knowledge and skills to collect, process, analyse and visualise data in order to extract useful information, explore statistical patterns, test hypotheses and explore the implications of models.

Students will gain skills in programming, statistics and databases, followed by an advanced module on statistical machine learning. The course includes material on the social and ethical consequences of the use of data and the implications for business and government. Applications from many industry sectors will be explored in our Case studies module. In the Project module, students will put these technical skills in to practice. They will also gain experience in report writing, presentations and teamwork. Our Workplace Preparation module will help students transfer these skills to the workplace.



Please see Course Web Page link above for module details.

The minimum requirement for entry to the Higher Diploma in Data Analytics is a recognised primary degree achieving a 2H2 (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent honours degree), which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.



Minimum English language requirements:

Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants.



For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see

https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/how-apply/english-language-requirements



Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850.

Closing Date : 30 August 2025



Applications are open for the 2025/6 academic year. Visit our online application portal to start your application.

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For queries on your postgraduate course options please contact pgstudies@mu.ie

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If you are an international (Non-EU) applicant please contact internationaladmissions@mu.ie

1 year full-time

Career Options

The Data Analytics jobs market is expanding in Ireland. Jobs are available in any industry or sector that collects data, ranging from IT, to healthcare, finance, food science and travel.