We look at some of the many postgraduate courses available in Ireland’s universities
A specialised qualification can help you change career direction or gain new skills that will help you in your current career. Photograph: iStockThis newly launched course is described by the college as a “pioneering programme” at the intersection of finance, economics, and technology. It leverages the West of Ireland’s robust presence in both finance and analytics.
Students will be prepared for careers in digital banks, payments facilitator companies, insure-tech firms, digitalisation wings of traditional financial sectors, regulatory wings in the public or private sectors, and consultancies specialising in blockchain technologies.Professional Master’s of Education — Institute of EducationEuropean Master in Law, Data and Artificial Intelligence — Faculty of Humanities and Social SciencesDCU describes this as “the only course of its kind”.
“Additionally, students will explore theory through extensive readings and the analysis of key documentary films and projects. “Invest in yourself for one year full-time and gain an edge over other job candidates, with a range of exemptions from ACCA, CPA and CAI placing you in the position of having a Master’s insight and understanding of the accounting world, and being a partially qualified accountant.”
“This drives the emphasis towards a suite of modules that provide a firm basis to facilitate and develop students’ knowledge, skills and competencies in areas directly relevant to such professional and applied settings,” the college said.
It was developed by a consortium of universities across Europe, and students can travel and interact with European experts across academia, research and SME to discuss thesis project ideas.“Students should always have one eye on the future when selecting their courses and AI technology and related technologies are worth considering as they’re estimated to be worth up to €125 billion by the end of next year,” according to the college.
Graduates of the programme are working across the spectrum from AI experts with the Garda, to policy officer AI and algorithms at the Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations.This is a two-year, full-time postgraduate degree within the Froebel Department, which is named after the eminent philosopher Friedrich Froebel.
“Set within the aesthetic environs of a bustling university, student teachers enjoy a dynamic campus experience, while simultaneously, availing of the customised facilities within a school of education.