CK411 · Level 8 · 4 years

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

456

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About this course

This degree teaches you how to collect, store and make sense of data using maths and computing. It is described as one of few data science and AI degrees in Ireland.

How long
4 years
What you study
First and second year build the maths and computing foundations, including programming, databases, statistics, linear algebra and calculus. In third year you apply these skills to real data, and in fourth year you choose specialist modules and do an independent project.
Placement and abroad
In third year you do a six-month work placement, from March to August, which is paid in most cases.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in analytics firms, financial services, consulting and government agencies, or go on to a master's in areas like computing, actuarial science or machine learning.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths, logic and programming and enjoy solving problems with data.

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About Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)

Computer science, cybersecurity, and software development

The study of technologies that enable the processing, storage, retrieval, and transmission of information. These programs encompass a broad range of topics, including computer science, information systems, software development, networking, cybersecurity, data analytics, and telecommunications. E.g. Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Software Development.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026456Published after the final round
2025 469469531
2024 427427493
2023 445445543

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H3
  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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