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Master of Data Science

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Master of Data Science

About the course

Master your understanding of data analysis to interpret, visualise and manage data sets on a micro and macro scale.

Cement your place in one of the world's most in-demand professions of the digital age, with a range of career opportunities across defence, health, sport, business, science and government. 

A Master of Data Science will equip you with the skills to become an industry leader through a combination of interdisciplinary coursework, research methodology and work-integrated learning.

Become an expert in the field with the option to specialise in Sports Analytics, Business Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence & Computational Modelling.


Learn to interpret big data

Understand, interpret and manage large and complex data sets.

Get real-world experience

Put theory into practice with industry-based projects and build your professional networks.

Use industry-standard tools

Use industry tools such as Tableau, R, Python and more.

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Course highlights

  

Graduate in-demand with work-ready, world-ready and future-ready skills.

  

Learn to critically analyse databases and offer innovative solutions.

  

Learn and apply professional ethics, teamwork, critical analysis, communication, and management skills.

  

Build strong industry networks.

  

Earn an industry recognised and respected qualification.


Learn online and on campus

Graduate in demand in an industry full of lucrative salaries

Gain highly transferrable skills to use in many sectors

Future-proof your career with next generation skills

Why study with UC

 

Study technology at UC and position yourself at the frontline of a booming, multi-billion-dollar industry. Our degrees have been designed with the real world in mind, that will give you the confidence, technical skills and experience to hit the ground running when you graduate. 


We're #1 in Canberra

for postgraduate employment and starting salaries in Computing and Information Systems.

(GUG, 2023)

Education is for everyone

UC is #1 in the world for reducing inequalities.

(THE Impact rankings, 2022)

UC is rated 5-stars

for postgraduate learner engagement for Computing and Information Systems.

(GUG, 2023)

Career outlook

Find yourself in demand across a vast range of growing industries. UC Master of Data Science graduates can expect to find themselves in any one of the following positions:

  • Data Scientist
  • Data Engineer
  • Data Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Statistician
  • Software Developer
  • Data Warehouse Operator and Manager
  • Computer Network Analyst
  • Consultant

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this course, you must have:

  • an Australian bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent, and
  • knowledge of year 12 mathematics and functional knowledge of using computer systems.

COURSE COST

$3,687.50 per unit

Learn more about this course

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We can answer all of your burning questions including:

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