Overview

Your Data Science studies at ration University Australia will include a deep dive into areas such as artificial intelligent and machine learning, data analytics for cyber threat intelligence, experiment design and visualisation, programming and more.

Key facts

As a graduate, you will meet the AQF level 9 requirements, putting you in high demand. This includes high-level roles in data science, data engineering, business analytics, statistics or data warehouse operation.

The course is fully accredited by the Australian Computing Society (ACS) and the Statistical Society of Australia (SSA).

This course provides an opportunity for you to develop an advanced understanding of data science by incorporating and interpreting complex information, concepts and theories to relevant disciplines, using data science tools and methods to manage, process, and analyse data.

Throughout the course, you will utilise your skills to handle large volumes of data, working with real-time data, cloud computing, unstructured data and statistical models.

As a graduate, you may work in data science related areas such as the health care, finance, government administration and IT industries.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistics
Professional research and communication
Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Advanced data science project
Experiment Design and Visualisation
Computational Methods for Data Analysis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-17 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-25 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Ballarat, Australia
Berwick, Australia

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Data Science & Big Data View 55 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 104808F

Applicants will have completed an undergraduate degree at AQF level 7 in an area of science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, information technology or business.

Students will be required to demonstrate they have previously studied introductory mathematics and at least one information technology course in their undergraduate degree. If they cannot, they must select an approved elective course in their first semester of study to meet prerequisite requirements.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

41400 AUD / year

≈ 41400 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

9537 AUD / year

≈ 9537 AUD / year

Additional Details

National: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Living costs

Ballarat

Australia

1260 - 2250 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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