UCD, BSc, Computer Science with Data Science

If you have an interest in technology and trends, this degree could be for you. At its core data science is about extracting insights from data that can transform the way a company operates. For example, understanding data can match millions of businesses with new customers around the world in the areas of advertising and e-commerce. Mining large scale data sets based on our health can inform pharmaceutical companies when choosing new medicines to develop and capturing data streams from wearable devices can improve our understanding of our habits and routines. Agri-food, energy, transport, government, education are all examples of industries on the verge of being transformed by the power data-driven methods. Graduates with training in Computer Science with Data Science work in fields such as: Banking and financial services Consultancy (E.g. Accenture, Deloitte) Internet companies such as Google, PayPal and Facebook Established ICT companies such as IBM, Microsoft and Intel ICT Startups Graduates can also pursue a range of MSc Computer Science (Negotiated Learning) of the MSc Digital Forensics and Cybercrime Investigation.