Overview

The Master of Data Science (Online) from University of Sydney will challenge you to go beyond mastering the technical side of data science, helping to cultivate key ethical, professional and business skills. You can choose to specialise in machine learning or data engineering and explore units of study in leadership and IT professionalism to equip you to guide strategic decision-making for key stakeholders.

Career opportunities

More and more companies are realising how important data is for their business growth and success. As an online Master of Data Science graduate, you will have highly marketable skills combined with the University of Sydney’s highly regarded reputation.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Data Models

Advanced Machine Learning

Applied GIS and Spatial Data Analytics

Cloud Computing

Computational Statistical Methods

Data Analysis in the Social Sciences

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 26 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Number: 00026A
a three year Australian bachelor’s degree in a cognate discipline* with a minimum credit average (65 percent), or
the University of Sydney Graduate Diploma in Data Science with a minimum credit average (65 percent), or a qualification deemed to be equivalent, or
completed 24 credit points of the University of Sydney Graduate Diploma in Data Science or Graduate Certificate in Data Science with a minimum credit average (65 percent). The 24 credit points must include 12 credit points of Data Science Core units and 12 credit points of Data Science specialist elective units.
If you have the equivalent of an Australian AQF Level 8 degree or above in a cognate discipline, you may be eligible for a Reduced Volume of Learning (RVL) of up to 24 credit points or 0.5 years/one semester.

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Tuition Fees

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20050 AUD / year

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20050 AUD / year

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Additional Details

AU$20,050 – AU$60,150

Funding

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