Master of Data Science

I'm a domestic student looking to start my course in 2027 Simple steps to entry at Macquarie See if you meet the academic requirements Check if you qualify for recognition of prior learning Do you meet some, but not all of the requirements? Depending on your prior qualifications, work experience or other recognised prior learning, you may qualify for entry to this degree at the admission point below. Each admission point requires the completion of some or all of the degree’s zones, which will affect the overall duration of the degree. Guide to admission points Table Description Complete this degree in: If you meet the below or hold a recognised equivalent*: Course structure: 2 years (full-time, or equivalent duration if available part-time) AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related discipline or recognised equivalent Foundation Zone, Core Zone (160 credit points) View course structure 1 year (full-time, or equivalent duration if available part-time) AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in Data Science or AQF level 7 bachelor in Data Science and a WAM of +65 Core zone (80 credit points) View course structure Related fields for prior qualifications Information Technology, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Accounting and Finance, Actuarial Studies, Data Science, Computing AQF levels *'Bachelor’s qualification' relates to an AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent. Relevant experience Data Science, data analytics, data engineering, statistics, business analytics Guide to University terminology Use our handy guide to better understand common study terms. View our guide Complete your degree sooner Full degree duration Admission point considerations Credit for prior learning eligibility You may qualify to complete your degree sooner! Recognition of prior learning With recognition of prior learning (RPL), you could get credit for your prior study and experience, reducing the duration of your studies. Credit is awarded for formal and informal or non-formal learning. You’ll need to apply for RPL once you receive your offer to study at Macquarie. Find out more Your prior learning may consist of: Formal learning Informal and non-formal learning English language requirements When applying to study at Macquarie University, you’re required to provide evidence of proficiency in English. You may satisfy the English language requirements by: passing an approved English language test at the required level holding a qualification from an approved country with English as the language of instruction Learn more about English language requirements for applications direct to Macquarie University Learn more about English language requirements for applications via Universities Admission Centre (UAC) The required standard of English for this degree is: The required standard of English IELTS band Minimum score required Overall 6.5 Reading 6 Writing 6 Listening 6 Speaking 6 Additional information and requirements Assumed knowledge None. Recommended studies None. Inherent requirements To be eligible to graduate from your course, you must satisfy the inherent requirements – essential activities, capacities and academic requisites – of that course. View inherent requirements Career outcomes Fees and scholarships