Course Summary
The GradDip Politics and Data Science programme is specifically tailored to address the transformative impact of generative AI, large language models, and machine learning on political processes and their ethical implications. This cutting-edge degree is an ideal choice for applicants from diverse backgrounds, aiming to explore the intersection of politics and advanced data science in the digital era.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
- Your application will be considered on its individual merits and relevant professional experience will also be taken into account.
- English language requirements: applicants whose first language is not English should have met TOEFL, IELTs, or computer-based TOEFL requirements (600, 6.5, or 250 respectively), or the Cambridge English Test (Certificate in Advanced English at a minimum of Grade B, or Certificate of Proficiency in English at Grade C). Applicants who obtained a previous degree from an English-speaking university may be exempted from this requirement. Click here for further info.
- These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes
Application Details
How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:
GD Politics & Data Science FT (W475)
Duration
1 Years
Attend
Full Time
Deadline
Rolling*
GD Politics & Data Science PT (W476)
Duration
18 Months
Attend
Part Time
Deadline
Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised.
NEXT INTAKE: 2024/2025 September.
Fees
EU fee per year - € 7810
nonEU fee per year - € 15070
GradDip Politics & Data Science (W476) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 5170
nonEU fee per year - € 7540
***Fees are subject to change
Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
Graduates from this programme will be ideally equipped for careers in a large and varied set of employment sectors. The combination of a solid understanding of social science theory and the technical ability to apply advanced data-science approaches to answer questions of political and societal relevance, makes our graduates a unique addition to any data science team.
Potential future employers include:
Government
International Organisations (EU, UN, WTO, World Bank)
Non-Government Organisations
Not-for-profit sector
Corporate Sector
Tech industry
Think tanks
Potential roles include:
Political Advisor
Social Data Specialist
Data Manager
Chief Information Officer
Social Science PhD candidate
Curricular information is subject to change.