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Master of Data Science and Statistical Learning
- Limerick, Ireland
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
One-year MSc in statistical modelling, Scientific computing and data analytics.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically analyse concepts and evidence relevant to Data Science and Statistical Learning. Apply advanced subject knowledge to specialist academic or professional questions. Relevant syllabus content includes: one year on campus with a research project in summer.
Career outcomes
- ICT companies
- Financial services and management consulting
- Research and development in applied fields
Curriculum
- One year on campus with a research project in summer. Core modules include R for Statistical Data Science
- Database Systems in Practice
- Text Analytics and Natural Language Processing
- Statistical Inference for Data Science and Fundamentals of Statistical Modelling
- Two pathways are offered.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Normally a first or second class Level 8 honours degree or recognised equivalent in a relevant discipline
- With UL country-specific minimums (for example India first division 55-70% by programme
- Pakistan 70% or 3.0/4.0
- USA GPA 3.00). Some programmes need an interview
- Work experience
- CV
- References or portfolio.
Accepted academic background
Same as the undergraduate engineering and science courses: school-leaving qualification equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate or UK A Level with country-specific minimums (India 70% combined Standard X and XII, China 80%), Mathematics and physics or other subjects as the course requires. Students choose between the BE/BSc (4 years) and ME/MSc (5 years) award.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 per component)
- TOEFL iBT 90 (4.5 overall and per section on the scale used from 21 January 2026)
- TOEFL PBT 580
- Duolingo 120 (110 per component)
- PTE Academic 61 (59 per section)
- Cambridge Grade C (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificates
- Passport Copy
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement
How to apply
- Check the programme page
- country-specific entry rules
- English requirements and closing date (the non-EU Autumn deadline was 1 July in Some programmes close earlier). Apply online to UL. Application fee 50 EUR. Submit degree transcripts
- English test evidence and any CV
- references or proposal the programme asks for. Interview only where required. Pay the 1
- 000 EUR acceptance deposit and the tuition due before the visa support letter. Apply for the Irish student visa (full-time study only) with proof of funds. Register with immigration on arrival.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €20,800 EUR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €50 EUR |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Limerick |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science and Engineering |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is €20,800 EUR per year. The application fee is €50 EUR. The estimated living cost is €16,000 EUR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 per component), TOEFL iBT 90 (4.5 overall and per section on the scale used from 21 January 2026), TOEFL PBT 580, Duolingo 120 (110 per component), PTE Academic 61 (59 per section), Cambridge Grade C (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency).