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National College of Ireland

Dublin, Ireland — IFSC campus for the cited intakeReviewed 22 October 2026

NCI's on-campus Data Analytics MSc is a QQI Level 9 award covering statistics, programming, machine learning and responsible data use over three semesters.

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NCI's on-campus Data Analytics MSc is a QQI Level 9 award covering statistics, programming, machine learning and responsible data use over three semesters. A practicum or internship option completes the course; placement is not guaranteed.

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  1. MSc Data Analytics — MSCDAD, one year full-time
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Academic eligibility

  • Normally a cognate Level 8 honours qualification at 2.2 or better, or equivalent, with technical or mathematical skills.
  • All applicants need evidence of programming.
  • Other graduates need additional quantitative evidence; suitable experience-based applications may be assessed under RPEL.

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Language requirements

  • For School of Computing master's programmes other than AI for Business, the current policy specifies IELTS Academic 6.0 overall and at least 5.5 in every skill, or an approved equivalent.
  • English certificates must be within two years of the course start.

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Study intakes

  • The current Data Analytics course page lists 18 January 2027 at the IFSC campus.
  • The international prospectus describes January and September delivery, but the exact next September date should be checked separately.

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Application deadlines

  • For January 2027, the international application page gives 31 October 2026 for visa-required applicants, 30 November 2026 for applicants not requiring an entry visa, and 11 January 2027 for applicants already resident in Ireland.
  • Courses can close earlier at capacity; full fee payment confirms a place.

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International tuition

  • The current one-year MSc international fee is EUR 17,000.
  • The programme booklet dates this fee structure from January 2026 and allows intake-specific changes.
  • Confirm the January 2027 offer; the EUR 7,000 course-page figure is EU/Ireland-only.

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Scholarships & funding

  • International master's offer holders for January or September are automatically considered for an Academic Merit Scholarship up to EUR 5,000, using academic and country criteria.
  • A separate application is not required for that scheme.
  • The EUR 7,500 75th-anniversary scholarship's May 2026 application deadline has passed.

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What can international students study at National College of Ireland?

Selected programme options include MSc Data Analytics — MSCDAD, one year full-time. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for National College of Ireland?

Normally a cognate Level 8 honours qualification at 2.2 or better, or equivalent, with technical or mathematical skills. All applicants need evidence of programming. Other graduates need additional quantitative evidence; suitable experience-based applications may be assessed under RPEL. For School of Computing master's programmes other than AI for Business, the current policy specifies IELTS Academic 6.0 overall and at least 5.5 in every skill, or an approved equivalent. English certificates must be within two years of the course start.

How much are international tuition fees at National College of Ireland?

The current one-year MSc international fee is EUR 17,000. The programme booklet dates this fee structure from January 2026 and allows intake-specific changes. Confirm the January 2027 offer; the EUR 7,000 course-page figure is EU/Ireland-only. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for National College of Ireland?

For January 2027, the international application page gives 31 October 2026 for visa-required applicants, 30 November 2026 for applicants not requiring an entry visa, and 11 January 2027 for applicants already resident in Ireland. Courses can close earlier at capacity; full fee payment confirms a place. The current Data Analytics course page lists 18 January 2027 at the IFSC campus. The international prospectus describes January and September delivery, but the exact next September date should be checked separately. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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