TU850 · Level 8 · 4 years

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

424

Up 21 points since 2024 (403).

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About this course

This is a computer science degree with a focus on data science and artificial intelligence. You learn core computing first, then build AI and data skills on top.

How long
4 years
What you study
Early years cover programming, web development, databases, algorithms, statistics and data visualisation. Later you study machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, natural language technologies and the ethical side of AI, ending in a final year project. Final-year electives include computer vision and reinforcement learning.
Placement and abroad
A work placement is optional, with a community service-learning module as an alternative, and you can study abroad in the second half of Year 3.
Where it can lead
Graduates go into data science, machine learning engineering, AI development, software engineering and analytics, or further study.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy maths, coding and working 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
2026424Published after the final round
2025 434434478
2024 403403443
2023 Not offered under this code

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 H7 or Ordinary O3

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

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