📖Introduction

Dundalk Institute of Technology: Dundalk Institute of Technology is an institute of technology located in Dundalk, Ireland. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide range of fields, including business, engineering, computing, and humanities. The institute is known for its applied and practical approach to learning, with strong connections to industry and the local community.

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📚About the Program

The Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics is a new offering in this area and will be delivered as a one-year, full-time, level 9 programme and funded via Springboard+ (Human Capital Initiative Pillar 1). It is primarily aimed at highly numerate level 8 graduates who wish to extend their skillset to a more advanced level of theoretical knowledge and practice, and to further develop their analytic capabilities and innovation skills in the area of Data Analytics. The programme takes an integrative approach, focusing on the synthesis of knowledge and practice from specialist areas within the data analytics and computing domains. The primary aim is to develop expert knowledge in aspects of data required to become highly-skilled Data Analysts: Statistics, Data Visualisation, Time Series, Data Architecture, Machine Learning, Statistical Programming. The programme culminates in a 15 credit data project module, through which knowledge gained across modules will be applied to a data-driven, industry related project. The programme culminates in a 10 credit data project module Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Semester 1

Data Architecture (10 credits): This module runs for two semesters and provides a programming framework that would assist in solving big data problems in a distributed computing environment.
Research Process for Data Analytic (5 credits)focuses on developing good research practice and prepare students for the research process required for the dissertation.
Statistics (10 credits)is to build on the fundamental of mathematics and statistics needed for the masters whilst learning how to begin to apply these techniques to real data.
Programming for Data Analytics (10 credits)introduces the programming tools in Python for Data Analysis that would assist students in subsequent modules of this programme.

Semester 2

Time series Analysis (5 credits)focuses on the analysis of data taken at regular time intervals, with real data applications in topics such as economics and finance.
Machine Learning (10 credits)provides the knowledge and the applications of ML algorithms including Neural Networks.
Applied Data Analytics Project (10 credits)Undertake an industry related data-driven project: manage lifecycle stages, ethical and GDPR issues.

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🏫About Dundalk Institute of Technology

Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) is a state-funded higher education institution located in Dundalk, Ireland. The institute was established in 1970 and offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields such as business, computing, engineering, hospitality, creative arts, and health sciences. DkIT is committed to providing high-quality education and research that is responsive to the needs of the local and regional community, as well as to the wider national and international context. It has a strong reputation for its practical, hands-on approach to learning and its focus on employability, with many programs offering work placement opportunities to students. DkIT is also committed to internationalization, with a diverse student body and partnerships with universities and institutions worldwide. It offers various international programs, including study abroad programs, international internships, and research collaborations, for students who wish to gain a global perspective on their studies. The institute is also known for its research activity, with a particular focus on applied research that addresses real-world problems and contributes to economic and social development. Its research areas include science and engineering, health and wellbeing, and business and social sciences.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

410 RMB

Tuition fee:

11,500 EUR per year

11,500 EUR in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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