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Course Overview
Download course brochure Streams of data have grown so much in volume and complexity that only specialists can extract the greatest value from them in the modern workplace. Data scientists who can build intelligent systems, master intuitive processes and bring structure to vast quantities of data provide the foundations for evidence-based decision making – unlocking the potential for improvement and competitive advantage. UNE's Master of Data Science will expand your expertise, allowing you to confidently solve complex challenges in science, health, business and beyond. Through a combination of engaging coursework subjects and a comprehensive capstone project experience, you will hone your skills allowing you to adapt to change, innovate, and play a leading role in the future development of data science solutions globally. Why study the Master of Data Science with UNE? Data is a vital asset prized by virtually every organisation worldwide, which is why skilled data scientists are in high and rising demand. Data science is one of the fastest growing – and best paid – professions. Choose our Master of Data Science if you are looking to change career direction or if you want to enhance your data science skills. If you're seeking a career change, you can enter the course with no relevant background in data science and graduate ready for employment in a broad range of positions in private industry, government agencies or research organisations. If you have a relevant background, you can update your qualifications with several entry options available that recognise your previous study and allow you to reduce your study time. With a strong backbone of statistics and computer science, the Master of Data Science at UNE will take you beyond simply applying technology to data analysis. You will gain in-depth knowledge and experience of the inner workings of databases, machine learning and artificial intelligence, so you can more effectively extract meaning and insights from large and diverse data sets. By choosing UNE, you will be studying with an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support. What makes our course different? Building on your existing experience, you will upskill for positions that have a rigorous quantitative aspect. Our course will help you hone your software and database development skills, and gain expertise in programming languages such as R, Python and Matlab. Our flexible course gives you opportunities to: Tailor your studies to match your career goals by selecting from a range of relevant units. Put your knowledge of data science, statistics and software development into practice in a research-based project for industry. Sharpen your understanding of the ethical and legal responsibilities of the practice of data science in a professional environment. Hone your communication skills to more effectively gather requirements for data analysis strategies and present complex scientific concepts to collaborators and expert audiences. Choose between studying on campus or online, full-time or part-time, allowing your to balance your studies with your other commitments. Exit early with the Graduate Diploma in Data Science or Graduate Certificate in Data Science if you choose not to complete the full master course at a stage where you fulfil the requirements of either graduate course. UNE's Master of Data Science has been granted Professional Level accreditation by the Australian Computer Society and, through the Seoul Accord, is recognised in other countries. Study online Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world. Study on campus Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.
Where You Can Study
Sydney
211 Church St, Parramatta, NSW 2150
Eligibility
Select the option that best describes you. I want to study on campus If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia: You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. This course is offered under four admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A . Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7) in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B . Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule C: You have completed a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours (AQF Level 8 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C . Please see the Rule C Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule D: You have completed a Bachelor qualification from an overseas institution in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule D . Please see the Rule D Course Structure (Program of Study).
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following: Computer Science Data Science Information Systems Information Technology Mathematics Software Engineering Statistics Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Visa Information On-Campus study If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa . The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions. I want to study online If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia): You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. This course is offered under four admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A . Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7) in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B . Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule C: You have completed a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours (AQF Level 8 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C . Please see the Rule C Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule D: You have completed a Bachelor qualification from an overseas institution in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule D . Please see the Rule D Course Structure (Program of Study).
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following: Computer Science Data Science Information Systems Information Technology Mathematics Software Engineering Statistics Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Visa Information Online study in your own country If you would like to study online with UNE while you reside outside of Australia you do not need a Student Visa . If your course requires you to visit Australia to attend any mandatory study requirements, you would need to explore Visitor Visa options for a short-term stay. Online study in Australia If you would like to study online with UNE while you are residing in Australia, you will need to hold a visa (other than a Student Visa) that allows you to study. If you are unsure if your visa allows you to study, you can check with UNE's International Admissions team. If you hold a Student Visa you cannot study completely online; you must be enrolled as an on-campus student (although you can study a limited number of online units). Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification. Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card. Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information. Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Course Entry Advanced Standing Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest. If you are admitted under Rule B , you will be granted 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rule C , you will be granted 48 credit points of Block Advanced Standing. You cannot apply for further Advanced Standing. Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rules A or D , you can apply for up to 48 credit points of Advanced Standing. This may include up to 6 credit points of Advanced Standing based on relevant professional experience. If you are admitted under Rule B , you can apply for up a further 24 credit points of Advanced Standing. This may include up to 6 credit points of Advanced Standing based on relevant professional experience. Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the following units: COSC591 Information Technology Project SCI501 Special Topics in Science A > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing This course is offered under three admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A . Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7) in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B . Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule C: You have completed a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours (AQF Level 8 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C . Please see the Rule C Course Structure (Program of Study).
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following: Computer Science Data Science Information Systems Information Technology Mathematics Software Engineering Statistics Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification. Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Course Entry Advanced Standing Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest. If you are admitted under Rule B , you will be granted 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rule C , you will be granted 48 credit points of Block Advanced Standing. You cannot apply for further Advanced Standing. Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rules A or D , you can apply for up to 48 credit points of Advanced Standing. This may include up to 6 credit points of Advanced Standing based on relevant professional experience. If you are admitted under Rule B , you can apply for up a further 24 credit points of Advanced Standing. This may include up to 6 credit points of Advanced Standing based on relevant professional experience. Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the following units: COSC591 Information Technology Project SCI501 Special Topics in Science A > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ACS
Common Questions
The estimated total course cost is AU$76,616, which comprises a tuition fee of AU$71,616 and a non-tuition fee of AU$5,000.
The Master of Data Science has a duration of 112 weeks as listed on the CRICOS registry for international students.
To be eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights, a course must meet several criteria including being in 'Registered' status, being a Skills Level 1 qualification, having a duration of 92 weeks or greater, and having its narrow Field of Education align with the Skills Level 1 priority list. The Master of Data Science is 112 weeks in duration and is a Masters (Coursework) degree, so it may qualify — however, eligibility is reviewed yearly and requires at least one active enrolment at the time of review. Contact ESOS-PolicyTeam@education.gov.au for confirmation.
The Master of Data Science is delivered at the University of New England's campus in Armidale, New South Wales, which is a location owned and operated by the provider (CRICOS Provider Code: 00003G).
The Master of Data Science falls under the broad field of Information Technology (02), with a narrow field of Other Information Technology (0299) and a detailed field classification of Information Technology, n.e.c. (029999).
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