South East Technological University

Master in Science In Data Science

Waterford, Ireland 1 year Taught in English Open to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • Tuition 30% below the typical master's
  • Applications currently open

Introduction

South East Technological University in Waterford is a recently formed technological university created from the merger of regional institutes of technology. SETU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across business, engineering, science, computing and the humanities, with a strong emphasis on applied learning and industry relevance. The university aims to provide hands on, career focused education supported by modern facilities and an enterprising campus culture.

SETU is known for close partnerships with employers, work based learning and co operative education that connect study to practical experience. Degree programmes frequently include placements, live projects and industry supervised assessments, giving students professional networks and real world skills. Research centres focus on renewable energy, digital technologies and health innovation, offering opportunities for students to engage in applied research that addresses regional and global challenges.

International students will find a welcoming community, active student societies and services to support academic transition and career development. With strong links to industry and the Irish job market, SETU is a good choice for students seeking practical, employment focused study in technology driven fields, and for those who value classroom learning that quickly translates to workplace readiness.

About the Program

The Master in Science In Data Science is a 1-year program for students who want to work with large data sets. It's a Master's degree taught in English at South East Technological University in Ireland.

This program teaches students about data analysis, data science development projects, and practical skills to work with big data. Students learn about the latest practices and develop skills to succeed in the field.

Graduates can work as Data Scientists, Data Analysts, Business Intelligence Developers, Data Engineers, or Quantitative Analysts in various industries, including technology and finance.

This program's tuition is 30% below the typical master's in Ireland.

Median tuition for that cohort is 18,280 USD, across 1,511 programs on Global Admissions.

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English Test Requirement

This program asks for IELTS 6.5-7.5. Here's what that's worth on the other tests universities accept, based on the official concordance tables:

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105–120

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TOEFL iBT
79–93
PTE Academic
58–64
CEFR level
B2
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