Overview

In today's data-driven world and with AI transforming industries, this program puts you at the forefront of this dynamic field. Whether you want to enhance your current career or switch to a new path, this program prepares you for success.

Merge essential data science principles with advanced AI techniques to interpret complex data and develop intelligent systems. Delve into areas such as data processing, visualisation, and predictive modelling. Develop the skills needed to solve real-world problems and lead in an AI-driven future.

Choose from two specialisations to further develop skills in your chosen field:

Computational Intelligence

Health Data Analysis.

Career

This Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (Hons) at the University of Newcastle will provide you with the skills needed to thrive in the rapidly expanding fields of data science and AI. There are broad job opportunities across various sectors.

Graduates may qualify for the following roles within the industry:

Machine Learning and Big Data Expert

Business Intelligence Specialist

Data Analyst and Scientist

Information Security Analyst

Data Manager.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Databases and Information Management

Machine Intelligence

Computing Project

Mathematics for Computing and Machine Learning

Data Wrangling and Visualisation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-09 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00

More details

International: It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Newcastle, Australia

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data Artificial Intelligence 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

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 116512A

Students with a three year, Bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or higher in a different discipline area (also called non-cognate discipline) to data science and their chosen specialisation are eligible to undertake the 160 unit program.

Students with a three year Bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or higher in a non-cognate discipline who also hold a minimum of five years demonstrable Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) in an area related to data science and/or their chosen specialisation (also called cognate discipline) may be eligible to study between 120 and 160 units, inclusive.

Students with a three year Bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or Bachelor (Honours) (AQF 8) in a cognate discipline to data science and/or their specialisation may be eligible to study between 120 and 160 units, inclusive.

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Tuition Fees

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43915 AUD / year

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Living costs

Newcastle

Australia

1333 - 2400 AUD / month

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Funding

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