Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Advances in the scientific and technological sectors have caused an enormous explosion in the volume of data generated. As the volume and complexity of data increases, a workforce with skills and qualifications in data management and analysis will be in greater demand.
In recent years, data scientist/analyst and related careers have been consistently ranked among the top jobs and most in-demand skills requested by employers.
The University of Newcastle's Master of Data Science will equip students with the essential professional skills and knowledge to understand and engage with a variety of data generated from diverse industries and settings. Graduates will learn how to manage, analyze, interpret, visualize and effectively communicate data. They will also learn how to use data to model real-word situations.
The program is professional in nature and industry oriented. Students will learn to understand and explore data using applied problem solving and computer practice. All learning will be underpinned by the required theoretical knowledge. The core courses cover foundation
AUD 38,495 (indicative annual fee, 2021)
1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 5 years maximum.
Enrollment Cycles
March 2024
July 2024
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements
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 specialization are eligible to undertake the 120 unit program which can be completed in 2 years full time (commencing Semester 1), 1.5 years full time (commencing Semester 2) or up to 5 years part time.
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 Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) in an area related to data science and/or their chosen specialization (also called cognate discipline) may be eligible to study between 80 and 120 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 specialization may be eligible to study between 80 and 120 units, inclusive.
Students with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF level 8) in a cognate discipline to data science and/or data analytics may be eligible to undertake an 80 unit program which can be completed in 1 year full time or part time equivalent.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
Core Courses - Complete the following core courses.