Courses
Computing and Artificial Intelligence
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Course Details
CAO Code | AU363 |
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Level | 8 |
Duration | 4 Years |
CAO Points | 371 (2025) |
Method of Delivery | On-campus |
Campus Locations | Donegal – Letterkenny |
Mode of Delivery | Full Time |
Work placement | Yes |
Course Overview
Data Science, also known as Big Data Analytics is the process of examining large amounts of data of a variety of types (big data) to uncover hidden patterns, unknown correlations and other useful information.
Such information can provide competitive advantages over rival organizations and result in business benefits, such as more effective marketing and increased revenue. Data Science has in turn been the big enabler for the expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a truly mass-market technology. AI relies on the patterns found in data to make decisions. The bigger and better the quality of the data the better the decisions the AI makes.
The report Forecasting the Future Demand for High Level ICT Skills in Ireland, 2017-2022 says that there is a “need for urgent action to deal with the increasing mismatch between skillsets available and demand for new emerging skills in fields such as data science and artificial intelligence”.
Progression
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Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirement | 6 subjects at O6/H7 |
QQI/FET Major Award Required | Any |
Additional QQI/FET/ Requirements | 3 Distinctions |
Fees
Total Fees EU: €3000
This annual student contribution charge is subject to change by Government. Additional tuition fees may apply. Click on the link below for more information on fees, grants and scholarships.
Total Fees Non-EU: €12000
Fees shown are per annum.
Further information on feesCareers
Career Pathways
The main employers are:
Business and computing companies
Finance companies of all types
Health Care Providers
Research Centres
Graduate Careers
Graduate careers typically include:
Artificial Intelligence
Data Analytics
Data Storage and Management
Data Storage and Security
Machine Learning
Programming
Project Management
Systems Design
Further Information
Contact Information
Department of Computing
Head of Department
Jade Lyons
T: +353 (0)74 9186304
E: computing.donegal@atu.ie

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