Welcome to an exciting new course on design, data science and discovery at UCD. This interdisciplinary summer program incorporates cutting edge technology and research concepts in the dynamic fields of computer science and design. The course covers key data science concepts and tools such as AI, machine learning and coding while introducing interpretive design and impactful information presentation.
This UCD Study Abroad Programme is a four-week course and involves a combination of lectures, tutorials, lab work and guided thematic tours. It is hosted by University College Dublin, Ireland’s premier University and leading Study Abroad Destination.
University College Dublin is Europe's largest urban campus with world-class teaching and laboratory facilities and 325 acres of walking trails, woodlands and sports facilities to explore and enjoy! Our fabulous location on the East coast of Ireland within 30 minutes of Dublin Airport allows our students the opportunity not only to explore Ireland, but to explore other popular European cities during their visit.
Led by Course Directors Prof. Patricia Maguire and Adjunct Prof. Scott Rickard the course offers a truly interdisciplinary programme where data science, machine learning, medical sciences, and creativity intercept.
Professor Patricia Maguire, Director, UCD Institute for Discovery, Fellow in the Conway Institute & Professor in the UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, is co-lead of the Data Science, Design and Discovery Summer Program. Patricia is an interdisciplinary scientist and inventor who is passionate about the intersection of Artificial Intelligence with Biomedical Science.
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Over the duration of this carefully crafted program, students will embark on a transformative learning journey. This course has been designed to offer a truly interdisciplinary program where data science, machine learning, medical sciences, and creativity intercept.
This course will equip students with the skills to use the latest data science tools and design concepts and apply them to real life societal issues.
Core modules:
An essential element of the UCD Design, Data Science and Discovery is for students to experience Irish society and culture. As part of this Programme, a series of excursions are planned to enable you to explore and immerse yourself in Irish culture. Attendance of some of the trips is mandatory, as the trips form part of the course. Other trips and organized social activities are optional, but strongly encouraged. This will provide you with firsthand experience of the historic and cultural sites that surround you.
The Design, Data Science and Discovery tuition fees for 2024 are €3,300 Euro. These fees cover all course teaching and course excursions.
Accommodation fees are separate and may be booked through Summer at UCD.
Applications are now open for the Summer Program 2024. Places are limited so please apply early to secure a place.
Application Deadline: 1 February 2024.
To apply or find out more about this unique new course, please contact Course Coordinator, Dr. Elva O’Sullivan at (opens in a new window)elva.osullivan@ucd.ie or (opens in a new window)discovery@ucd.ie.
We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant University campus. This course is taught in the O'Brien Centre for Science at UCD with state of the art classrooms, lecture theatres, labs and meeting spaces.
The campus has so much to offer with walking trails, running track, gym and olympic size swimming pool, cafes, cinema and supermarkets.
The campus is located just south of the city centre and is well serviced by public transport. The city centre is a 30 minute journey by bus.
For more information on spending summer at UCD and to find out what our campus has to offer our summer students, check out the Summer at UCD information below;