Expand+IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE SCHOOL LEAVERS
If you present the Irish Leaving Certificate you need to present six recognised subjects, selected according to course requirements, you must obtain a minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O...

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If you present the Irish Leaving Certificate you need to present six recognised subjects, selected according to course requirements, you must obtain a minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/ H7 in the remaining four subjects, in order to meet matriculation requirements. For all courses in UCC this must include Irish (unless exempt) and English. To compete for a place on a programme, you must meet the minimum entry requirements as well as any specific/additional requirements, and then compete based on results obtained, e.g. points. You can combine results achieved in different sittings for the purpose of meeting the minimum entry requirements for programmes (except for Medicine, CK701). However, results achieved in separate years may not be combined for the purpose of scoring points. You will compete based on a points scheme.

Expand+MATURE STUDENT APPLICANTS
To be eligible to compete for a place as a mature student, you must be 23 years of age on or before 1 January 2022 and apply via www.cao.ie by 1 February. Please check out the CAO website for more information on the app...

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To be eligible to compete for a place as a mature student, you must be 23 years of age on or before 1 January 2022 and apply via www.cao.ie by 1 February. Please check out the CAO website for more information on the application process as a mature student. There is a helpful video for mature applicants.

There are places for mature students on all undergraduate programmes. As a mature student you do not need Leaving Certificate points to enter UCC. However, some degree programmes have specific educational requirements so it is essential that you check the CAO Mature Student Guide, the Mature Student Office website www.ucc.ie/en/mature or contact our Mature Student Advisor for further details mso@ucc.ie. The Mature Student Office will be happy to help you with your application.

If you are a mature applicant, please note that you can also apply to UCC based on Leaving Certificate (LC) or QQI FE results. You may apply under all three pathways, if applicable (LC, QQI FE, Mature). Just ensure to tick boxes 1, 2 & 8, on the Qualifications and Assessment Summary section on the CAO application form, to be assessed under all three pathways.

Some programmes will require a statement of interest, an entrance exam, an interview, and/or the MSAP. The MSAP is an assessment which is designed to allow you to demonstrate your skills in written English and your capacity for critical reasoning. It is a requirement for mature entry to all programmes in the College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences.

For more information on the specific requirements per programme, please see: www.ucc.ie/en/study/ undergrad/entryreqs/matureapplicants/ and to contact a Mature Student Advisor, visit www.ucc.ie/en/mature.

Expand+Entry 2022

Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2022 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2022 at 5pm

Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2022 CAO Hand...

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Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2022 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2022 at 5pm

Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2022 CAO Handbook): Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1 May 2022 at 5pm

Change of Mind - restrictions apply (see page 3 2022 CAO Handbook): Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1 July 2022 at 5pm

Exceptional online late application (see page 31 of the 2022 CAO Handbook): Fee €60 Closing Date: 22 July 2022 at 5pm

Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. You should avoid making an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all application fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5pm on 1 February 2022. The closing date for late applications is 5pm on 1 May 2022, subject to the restrictions listed on page 3 of the 2022 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 4 March 2022 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.

Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22 July at 5pm applies only to applicants who are registered as an undergraduate student on 1 May 2022 in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system.

If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.

Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.

Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Marino Institute of Education, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick, Maynooth University and Galway Mayo Institute of Technology have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these six HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 31 of the 2022 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restrictions
As a CAO applicant you may experience one or more of the following restrictions based on your course choices, your category of application, or restrictions imposed by the HEIs that you wish to apply to. Please read the section on 'Restrictions' on page 3 of the 2022 CAO Handbook carefully. This section includes information on:

General Restricitons
1. Making a late application
2. Making changes to your course choices

Restricted Courses
3. Applying for a restricted course

Mature Applicants
4. Mature applicants

Supplementary Admissions Routes
5. Applying for DARE and/or HEAR

Expand+WHAT IS DATA SCIENCE AND ANALYTICS?
Data analytics enables people to make sense out of the huge volumes of data (big data) that confront us in today’s world. Expertise in data science and analytics involves storing and manipulating relevant ...

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Data analytics enables people to make sense out of the huge volumes of data (big data) that confront us in today’s world. Expertise in data science and analytics involves storing and manipulating relevant data, and then analysing this data to extract the most salient information necessary for decision-making. Our course focuses on new ways to capture and understand data from the world around us. Being able to extract the most relevant information from data helps us make better decisions for people, communities, industry and society as a whole.

WHY UCC?
The BSc in Data Science and Analytics at UCC is one of few such programmes being offered in Ireland today. Our course will provide you with an education in data storage, manipulation and interpretation, using mathematical sciences and computational methods which will assist you to solve complex real-world problems. Since data science is an emerging field, with only a limited number of degree programmes available, on graduation you will be able to fulfil the increasing demand for these specialist skills. UCC has a track record in data analytic education and research through its already successful MSc Data Science and Analytics programme, and its leading role in the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Insight Centre for Data Analytics. Insight is a joint initiative between UCC, NUIG, UCD and DCU. It is one of the largest data analytic centres in Europe ensuring that you are kept informed about cutting-edge data analytics research in Ireland and beyond.

WHAT WILL HELP YOU?
A minimum grade H3 in Mathematics is required.

COURSE STRUCTURE
This BSc programme provides you with in-depth training in all aspects of the process of turning raw data into actionable information. The computer science modules provide you with expertise in database management, programming and algorithm design and the mathematical sciences modules provide the fundamental basis for transforming data into useful information in a principled manner.

WORK PLACEMENT
In your third year, you will undertake a six-month work placement in a relevant industry. This programme, run in conjunction with Career Services at UCC, gives you the opportunity to gain practical experience related to your course. Usually you will complete your third Year examinations in December, return to campus for an 8 week semester in January, and then go on work placement from March to August (inclusive). The placement helps you put academic theories into practice, improves your confidence, allowing you to travel and gain experience, and certainly increases your employability. The work placement is jointly monitored by a UCC staff member in conjunction with an employee of the company.

Expand+FIRST YEAR MODULES
All modules are 5 credits unless otherwise stated.
CORE:
CS1106 Introduction to Relational Databases,
CS1112 Foundations of Computer Science I,
CS1113 Foundations of Computer Science II,
CS1117 Introduction to Progra...

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All modules are 5 credits unless otherwise stated.
CORE:
CS1106 Introduction to Relational Databases,
CS1112 Foundations of Computer Science I,
CS1113 Foundations of Computer Science II,
CS1117 Introduction to Programming (15 credits),
AM1054 Mathematical Software,
MA1058 Introduction to Linear Algebra,
MA1059 Calculus, ST1050 Statistical Programming in R,
ST1051 Introduction to Probability and Statistics.

Plus 5 credits from the following:
ELECTIVES:
AM1053 Introduction to Mathematical Modelling,
ST1401 Introduction to Operations Research.

Expand+CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
There is a considerable demand for Data Science and Analytics graduates, nationally and internationally, in leading multinational corporations, SMEs and Government agencies in all sectors of the economy. You will be one of ...

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There is a considerable demand for Data Science and Analytics graduates, nationally and internationally, in leading multinational corporations, SMEs and Government agencies in all sectors of the economy. You will be one of the most highly sought after graduates from a broad range of employers. Please see our online page (www.ucc.ie/en/ck411) to view the list of employers seeking your skills as a graduate of Data Science Analytics. They include employers from banking and financial services, energy, food & agriculture, gaming, Government, health, insurance, management consultancy, pharmaceutical industries, software, sport and technology.

GRADUATE STUDY OPTIONS
As a data science graduate, you will have studied computer science, statistics, mathematics and applied mathematics, which qualifies you to progress to numerous taught and research-led Masters or PhD programmes in Mathematical Sciences or Computer Science. Programmes to consider in UCC include: MSc Data Science & Analytics, MSc Computing Science, MSc Statistics (by research), MSc Actuarial Science, MSc Financial & Computational Mathematics, MSc Bioinformatics & Computational Biology, MSc Mathematical Modelling & Self-Learning Systems.