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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Data Science (Coursework)

Course code: #MDSC

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Data Science (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $35,500 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    105119A

Highlights
Practical Experience

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Winter-July 30-June-2022 2022-06-30
Fall-February 31-January-2023 2023-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2023 2023-06-30

Overview

Master of Data Science

Suppose you graduate with a previous degree in information technology or computer science but are looking to upgrade and extend your knowledge and skills in this dramatically changing area. 

In that case, the Flinders Master of Data Science provides the perfect opportunity.

Continuing advances in technology and the growing complexity of big data lead us toward a world where an incredible amount of information is at our fingertips. 

It’s also creating a need for specialists who can make sense of and find new insights from all that information to develop innovative solutions.

Flinders Master of Data Science will give you the skills to analyze complex data, form powerful insights and communicate new ideas to help solve the myriad challenges faced by government and industry in the 21st century.

Practical experience

The Master of Data Science involves significant project work, notably a major individual project that may tackle an industry-relevant problem or a research question.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$46,200

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $11,784
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,700
Tuition 1 person $35,500

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcript(s)
  • Completion certificate(s) / backlog(s)
  • A key / guide to the grading system
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  • English language test results, if required
  • Passport or Visa Documents

 

Note: Certified copies of documents may be required as part of the offer acceptance process.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
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listening
6
writing
6
speaking
-
reading

TOEFL

72
-
listening
18
writing
18
speaking
-
reading

PTE

50
-
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

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listening
-
writing
-
speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
Eligible to apply without language certificate

Duolingo: Overall 95-100, Up to and including Semester 2, 2023

Applicants who do not meet the University’s English language entry requirements and need to improve their English language proficiency can do so through the approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry* into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test (in SACE & English College of Adelaide).

Flinders' approved providers are listed below:

TAFE SA, EYNESBURY COLLEGE, SACE, and English College of Adelaide

*Not applicable for Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration) or the Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry)

IELTS Score

Recommended Course

Weeks

Have Need 
2.5 - 4.0>4.5>General English10 - 30
4.5>5.5>EAP 2020
5.0>6.0>EAP 2020
5.0>5.5>EAP 2010
5.5>6.0>EAP 20 or EAP Advanced (Part 1)10
5.5>6.5>EAP Advanced (Part 1 and Part 2)20
6.0>6.5>EAP Advanced (Part 2)10
6.0>7.0>EAP Advanced (Part 1 and Part 2)20
6.5>7.0>EAP Advanced (Part 2)10

Academic background and requirement

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in computer science, information technology, ICT-based mathematics, statistics or a closely related discipline or hold the Graduate Diploma in Data Science. 

Knowledge of at least second-year undergraduate level study in computer science and high school mathematics is assumed.

Career opportunities

  • Data Scientist
  • Data Modeller
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Engineer
  • Machine Learning/Deep Learning Specialist
  • Marketing Analyst

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