DC123 · Level 8 · 4 years

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

489

Down 12 points since 2023 (501).

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About this course

A computing and maths degree about collecting, managing and analysing data, and building AI models from it.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn programming, statistics, calculus, databases and data visualisation in the first two years. Later modules cover machine learning, natural language technologies, search technologies and data analytics at scale. Everyone finishes with a final-year project.
Placement and abroad
A paid INTRA work placement in third year, or you can study abroad.
Where it can lead
Job titles include data scientist, business intelligence analyst, risk analyst and data programmer, in sectors such as finance, healthcare and media.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths, problem solving and coding.

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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

2023501202449920255002026489

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026489Published after the final round
2025 500500532
2024 499499533
2023 501501544

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

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

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

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