NC025 · Level 8 · 4 years

Data Science

National College of Ireland (NCI) · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

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About this course

A practical data science degree that shows how data can solve real problems and support decisions in business.

How long
4 years
What you study
Early years cover programming, maths, databases, web development and statistics. You then move on to data mining, machine learning, data visualisation, artificial intelligence and scalable data analytics.
Placement and abroad
In third year you can choose a work placement (six months), academic internship, service learning or an international exchange.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in roles such as data scientist, business intelligence analyst, risk analyst and data programmer, or go on to NCI postgraduate courses like the MSc in Data Analytics or AI.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths, coding and finding patterns in 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
2026AQAPublished after the final round
2025 290244361
2024 341341485
2023 323276392

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

  • Mathematics: Higher H5
  • English or Irish: 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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