BSc Data Science and Society

About the course

Combines programming, statistics and machine learning with the ethics, law and social impact of data and digital technology, including project work with partner organisations. You choose a specialisation in AI and Society or Cognitive Technology.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• Irish Leaving Certificate with at least 6 Established Programme subjects: 2 at Higher Level with at least H5, and the other 4 at O6/H7 or better, plus a CAO score of at least 350.
• Maths: the university’s Irish requirements page lists Higher Level Mathematics for this programme (no minimum grade given). The programme page describes the requirement as maths equivalent to Dutch VWO Mathematics A or B, and says that applicants without it must get an accepted maths certificate before the programme starts. Confirm with admissions if you are not taking Higher Level Maths.
• English: you are exempt from an English test if you completed all of your secondary education in Ireland.

How to apply

1. Apply in StudielinkRegister for the programme in Studielink. Applications for September 2027 close on 1 May 2027.
2. Upload documentsComplete your application in the university’s Progress Portal: upload your results and statement of enrolment.
3. Pay the application feePay the application fee for non-Dutch diplomas. The university aims to give a decision within 4 to 8 weeks of a complete application.
4. Conditional offerYou get a conditional offer, confirmed once your Leaving Cert results show you meet the requirements.

Costs

• Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800).
• EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).

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