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Applications to most postgraduate programmes at University of Galway are made online via www.universityofgalway.ie/apply The application system will be open from 1 October 2022 to accept applications for entry to the 2023–24 academi...

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Applications to most postgraduate programmes at University of Galway are made online via www.universityofgalway.ie/apply The application system will be open from 1 October 2022 to accept applications for entry to the 2023–24 academic year. Applications are submitted via an online form, and a step-by-step guide will assist you through the process.

An application fee will be required, and this is non-refundable. You will require an active email
account to use the system.

Application Fee
An application fee of €35 is payable upon making an application and is non-refundable. Upon completing an application for a course, applicants are provided with a discount code to apply for a second course at no extra charge. Therefore the €35 fee will facilitate up to two course applications.

Supporting Documents
When making an online application, most programmes require additional documentation to supplement your application, such as an essay, samples of work, a CV, etc. To see what supporting documents, if any, may be required for your programme, please visit: www.nuigalway.ie/postgrad-admissions

After submitting an application you must then upload the supporting documents.

Your application will not be put forward for review until all the supporting documents have been uploaded and your application status (on your online account) changes to ‘Marked Complete’.

Other Application Routes
A small number of courses have an alternative application system. These alternate routes will be clearly listed on the relevant programme page in this prospectus and in the online course listing at www.universityofgalway.ie/courses

When Should I Apply?
Applications are open for entry in 2023 on 1 October 2022. Please note that NUI Galway does not set a deadline for receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Course quotas will be reviewed at specified times during the application cycle. As many courses fill up quickly, you are advised to apply early. Programmes which reach their quota before these review dates will not accept new applications. You are advised therefore to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Offers will be issued on a continuous basis, with the exception of applications for some programmes which are reviewed after the specified closing date. NUI Galway aims to review applications within ten working days of receiving a complete application, however application reviews for some programmes may take longer. Upon review of the application, applicants will receive an update on the decision (normally within three weeks of submitting an application). Candidates who do not have their final degree marks available may be made a conditional (provisional) offer. Applications will continue to be reviewed in the summer months if there are still programme places available.

Expand+FEES AND FUNDING:
This programme is funded by the Higher Education Authority Human Capital Initiative, Pillar 1, Graduate Conversion initiative. For those applying who are in employment, the HEA will fund 90% of the course fee, with the balan...

Hide-FEES AND FUNDING:
This programme is funded by the Higher Education Authority Human Capital Initiative, Pillar 1, Graduate Conversion initiative. For those applying who are in employment, the HEA will fund 90% of the course fee, with the balance to be provided by the applicant or her/his employer. Recent graduates will also pay 10% of the cost of the course.

Grants
Comprehensive information is available online at www.studentfinance.ie. Grant applications can also be made online at www.susi.ie

Tax Relief
Full- and part-time students may be entitled to tax relief on tuition fees. Applications for tax relief on course fees paid must be made using an application form available from the Revenue Commissioners. See www.revenue.ie. The maximum amount of tax relief on tuition fees is €7,000 per annum.

Expand+Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants are normally required to hold a minimum of a Level 8 honours qualification (2.2 or higher) or equivalent in a cognate discipline. Graduates with a Level 7 degree and relevant practical industry experience in ...

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Applicants are normally required to hold a minimum of a Level 8 honours qualification (2.2 or higher) or equivalent in a cognate discipline. Graduates with a Level 7 degree and relevant practical industry experience in the area of computing and information technology will also be considered. Graduates from non-STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines such as languages will be welcomed, but will need to demonstrate an aptitude for logical thinking and problem-solving. The application process will include interviews and/or aptitude tests, given that the work placement is a key element of the programme.

The programme is in line with the University Policy for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in that it recognises prior academic qualifications. The aim of this initiative is to provide graduates with the opportunity to acquire qualifications for employment in the data analytics field. RPL applications are also welcome and can be completed by contacting the programme director.

Expand+The course emphasises the development of strong theoretical and applied foundations, and has a number of core elements: immersion in fundamental database and software development techniques; a solid foundation in statistical and analysis methods; exp...

Hide-The course emphasises the development of strong theoretical and applied foundations, and has a number of core elements: immersion in fundamental database and software development techniques; a solid foundation in statistical and analysis methods; expertise in data analysis, visualisation and business intelligence using leading-edge tools and programming languages; a capstone project to deepen and demonstrate students’ acquired skills; and a significant placement/internship allowing participants to gain relevant experience and also provide industry partners with an opportunity to assess potential recruits.

3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
1. This course is ideal for graduates looking to take advantage of employment opportunities in the exciting new field of Data Analytics.

2. The course is delivered through a blended learning approach, with a significant work placement component allowing participants to gain relevant experience.

3. It ensures that participants develop strong theoretical and applied foundations to ensure they are capable of applying statistics, computing and data visualisation techniques to solve real industry and business problems.

Expand+Career Opportunities
The Higher Diploma in Data Analytics responds to a strong and growing demand for graduates with skills in data analysis across all industry sectors. Every industry has seen a huge growth in the amount of data which they generat...

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The Higher Diploma in Data Analytics responds to a strong and growing demand for graduates with skills in data analysis across all industry sectors. Every industry has seen a huge growth in the amount of data which they generate and collect, which represents a very valuable resource for companies. Demand for workers with specialist data skills like data scientists and data engineers has increased dramatically over the past five years according to recent surveys. Skills Ireland estimates a demand for big data/analytics roles to the tune of up to 62,000 in Ireland by 2020. Roles that will be suitable for graduates of this programme include: data analysts; data visualisation specialists; data engineers; data scientists; business analytics specialists; business intelligence developers.