🇮🇪Ireland · National College of Ireland
MSc in Data Analytics
Master’s · Full Time · On Campus · 1 year · Intakes: September & January
Updated 13 August 2026
Tuition Fee: €17,000Deadline: ASAPIELTS: 6.0Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Key Highlights
Tuition Fee
€17,000
৳2,428,790 BDT
Application Fee
€0
Free to apply
Deadline
ASAP
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
Programme Link
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At a glance
Basic Information
Course NameMSc in Data Analytics
LevelMaster's
Course TypeFull Time
Campus ModeOn Campus – IFSC Campus
Duration1 year
IntakesSeptember, January
DisciplineData Analytics
Eligibility
Academic Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree Requirement (Main)
- A minimum 2.2 honours degree at NFQ Level 8, or an equivalent international qualification, in a cognate technical or numerate discipline
- Applicants must show technical or mathematical problem-solving ability and prior programming experience; NCI assesses Bangladesh qualifications and equivalence individually
Note
Meeting the published minimum does not guarantee admission. Applicants should obtain formal confirmation of their Bangladesh qualification equivalence before relying on eligibility.
Tests
Standardized Test Requirement
No GMAT or GRE is listed. NCI may request an assessment where technical or mathematical ability is not clear from the submitted evidence.
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Minimum per Band |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 | No band below 5.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.0 | No band below 4.0 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | No band below 47 |
| Duolingo English Test | 105 | No band below 95 |
Notes
- These are NCI’s direct-entry English standards for School of Computing Master’s programmes other than MSc in AI for Business. The overall score and every band minimum must be met.
- TOEFL note: NCI uses the revised 1–6 scale for tests taken from 2026. Applicants presenting an older 0–120 result should confirm the accepted equivalent.
Waiver: Not Available
Funding
Scholarships
International Master’s offer-holders for September and January are automatically assessed for NCI’s Academic Merit Scholarship based on prior academic performance. The published award is up to €5,000, with no separate scholarship application required. Any award must be confirmed in the offer letter.
Good to know
Remarks & Additional Information
- Apply ASAP so admission, scholarship, fee payment and visa preparation can be completed in time.
- International tuition is €17,000. Fees are revised annually, and the offer letter and invoice control the final payable amount.
- The three-semester course covers statistics, optimisation, machine learning, analytics programming, visualisation, data governance, deep learning and generative AI, with a research practicum or internship option.
- NCI follows a Bring Your Own Device policy. Students must have a suitable personal laptop for classes, assignments and project work. Check the latest specifications before purchasing.
- Applicants should prepare degree records, programming evidence, English evidence, CV and passport. Admission, scholarship and visa decisions remain authority-controlled.
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