104 weeks
On-campus
Full-time or Part-time
Semester One (February), Semester Two (July)
Course Overview
About This Course
Where You Can Study
Available Locations
Melbourne
381 Royal Pde, Parkville, VIC 3052
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements (International students),
2 entry-point structure: Entry level 1 (96 points, 2 years full-time/4 years part-time) — an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), not necessarily in IT, with at least credit (60%) average.
Entry level 2 (72 points, 1.5 years full-time/3 years part-time) — an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline relating to IT, or a business, engineering or science degree with an IT major including Python programming, databases, algorithms, computer architecture, operating systems and networks, and mathematics (calculus, linear algebra, probability and statistics) with at least credit (60%) average.
English entry requirements (Level A): IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall (Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0) or PTE (Academic) 58 overall (Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50, Writing 50) or TOEFL iBT 79 overall (0-120 scale: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21).
Career & Study Pathways
Where this takes you
Quality & Recognition
Accreditation & Migration
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ACS
Course Content
Units of Competency
Introduction to databases
Introduction to Python programming
Introduction to computer architecture and networks
Mathematical foundations for data science and AI
Project management
IT research and innovation methods
Foundations of data science
Data exploration and visualisation
Data wrangling
Statistical data modelling
Data processing for big data
Applied data analysis
Machine learning
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Master of Data Science take to complete?
The Master of Data Science at Monash University has a duration of 104 weeks (approximately 2 years).
Does the Master of Data Science include a work component?
Yes, the course includes a work component of 12 hours per week over 24 weeks, totalling 288 hours of work-integrated learning.
What is the total estimated cost of the Master of Data Science?
The estimated total course cost is AU$114,742 in tuition fees, with no additional non-tuition fees listed.
At which campuses is the Master of Data Science offered?
The Master of Data Science is available at two Monash University campuses in Victoria: Monash Caulfield and Monash Clayton, both owned and operated by the provider.
Is the Master of Data Science eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights?
The course may be eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights if it meets all required criteria: it must be in 'Registered' status, be a Skills Level 1 qualification, have a duration of 92 weeks or greater (this course is 104 weeks), and its narrow Field of Education must align with the Skills Level 1 priority list. Eligibility is reviewed yearly. Contact ESOS-PolicyTeam@education.gov.au for more information.
Application
How to Apply
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Step 02
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Step 03
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