COURSE MODE AND DURATION
Full Time Online
Start 12/02/2024
End 01/11/2024
End 01/11/2024
COURSE FEES
60 ECTS CREDITS
What skills and knowledge will I gain?
The Postgraduate
Diploma in Data Science has been developed by practising data scientists with experience working with major international firms across a wide range of industries. They have identified key skills required for data scientists and have also ensured the course content conforms to the Edison European Data Science Framework’s Body of Knowledge (BoK-DS).
Diploma in Data Science has been developed by practising data scientists with experience working with major international firms across a wide range of industries. They have identified key skills required for data scientists and have also ensured the course content conforms to the Edison European Data Science Framework’s Body of Knowledge (BoK-DS).
This course is credit-rated at postgraduate level on the European Qualifications framework and carries 60 ECTS credits, which can be transferred to the Institute’s MSc in Data Science and other master's degree programmes.
Key Skills and Knowledge
Tools and Languages
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Eligibility Criteria
Recent Graduates
Under the HCI 2023/2024 Initiative, recent graduates are eligible to apply for this programme, i.e. Level 8 2022 Graduates.
PROOF OF RECENT GRADUATES:
A copy of your transcript of results of the level 8 degree or a copy of the parchment confirming the award.
Fees: The fee for the Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science is €4,950 of which you pay 10% (€495)
Fees: The fee for the Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science is €4,950 of which you pay 10% (€495)
Employed
Please note that those in employment, under the HCI Pillar 2023/24 initiative, 90% of the fees are covered by HEA and 10% of the fees are payable to the the Data Science Institute for this category of applicants. The applicant must also meet the nationality/visa requirements and residency criteria, i.e. they must be able to demonstrate that they have been ordinarily resident in an EU/EEA/UK/Swiss state for at least three of the five years preceding their entry to the programme. Either the applicant or their employer can pay these fees. Should your employer be paying your fees, please contact us and we can forward you a company sponsorship form in order to invoice to your employer.
PROOF OF EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTATION:
PROOF OF EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTATION:
A copy of a most recent payslip
OR
This category of applicant will also be required to provide a copy of their most recent ‘Employment Detail Summary’ or other relevant revenue documentation.
Fees: The fee for the Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science is €4,950 of which you pay 10% (€495)
Self-Employed
Self-employed applicants are eligible to apply.
PROOF OF SELF EMPLOYED DOCUMENTATION:
A letter from their accountant or relevant documentation from Revenue showing that they are self-employed in Ireland would suffice
Fees: The fee for the Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science is €4,950 of which you pay 10% (€495)
Fees: The fee for the Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science is €4,950 of which you pay 10% (€495)
Returners
Returners are those who are not in receipt of a payment from the Department of Social Protection, have previous history of employment but may require upskilling or reskilling to transition back to the workforce. Applicants must have been a homemaker or on other caring duties or economically dependent on a partner or spouse for a minimum period of 9 of the previous 12 months.
PROOF OF RETURNER DOCUMENTATION:
Applicants must swear a declaration before a Commissioner for Oaths attesting to their status. A form to complete this process is available here.
Fees: The fees for this programme under this category are fully funded at 100%.
Unemployed
To be eligible for a HCI Pillar 1 course, a person must be in receipt of an eligible DEASP payment or be signing for social insurance contribution credits, have a previous history of employment or self-employment and be actively seeking work.
Note: Applicants must be in receipt of any of the following social welfare payment for 9 of the previous 12 months and hold at least a Level 8 qualification.
Jobseekers Benefit
Jobseekers Allowance
One Parent Family
Disability Allowance
Qualified Adults of Working Age
Carers Allowance
Farm Assist/Fish Assist
Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Contributory or Non-contributory Pension
Blind Pension
Deserted Wives Allowance
PROOF OF UNEMPLOYED DOCUMENTATION:
Most recent copy receipt of payment of any of the above categories.
OR
A copy of a bank statement showing receipt of payments will suffice. If this is provided, please ensure you redact your account number, BIC and IBAN but your name should remain visible,
AND
AND
A Letter from the DEASP confirming you are in receipt of any of the above social welfare payment for 9 of the previous 12 months
Fees: The fees for this programme under this category are fully funded at 100%.
PROOF OF PREVIOUSLY SELF-EMPLOYED DOCUMENTATION:
Proof of most recent payment;
OR
A copy of a bank statement showing receipt of payments will suffice. If this is provided, please ensure you redact your account number, BIC and IBAN but your name should remain visible;
AND
A copy of the BTEA approval letter
Fees: The fees for this programme under this category are fully funded at 100%.
