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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Data Science (Coursework)

Course code: #I97

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Data Science (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $39,850 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    4 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    103286b

Highlights
Work Experience

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 01-January-2024 2024-01-01
Winter-July 28-July-2024 2024-07-28
Fall-February 01-January-2025 2025-01-01
Winter-July 28-July-2025 2025-07-28

Overview

Master of Data Science

Data Science is an interdisciplinary field, drawing on mathematics, statistics, and computer science, that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data.

This course at ECU provides the necessary foundations in the disciplines of mathematics, statistics and computer science, and develops student knowledge and skills in some of the key tools and techniques relevant to data science. 

It also pays specific attention to ethical issues surrounding the manner in which data is gathered, stored and analysed/utilised.

Data Science is a significant area of growth and potential employment in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Work Experience option

Students have the opportunity to spend their final semester undertaking a professional placement embedded within a host organisation.

Successful applicants for this capstone placement opportunity will enrol in and complete SCI6700 Professional Placement (Science and Mathematics).

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$50,050

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,620
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,200
Tuition 1 person $39,850

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic Transcript
  • Evidence of Academic English Competency
  • Current Resume (CV) or Evidence of Work Experience (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Work Experience Documents (If applicable)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

84
17
listening
17
writing
17
speaking
17
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Postgraduate English package guide:

Entry requirements (IELTS Score)Leads toDuration
IELTS 4.5 → AE 2ECU Postgraduate entry10 weeks
IELTS 5.0 → AE 3ECU Postgraduate entry10 weeks
IELTS 5.5 → AE 4ECU Postgraduate entry10 weeks
IELTS 6.0 → AE 5ECU Postgraduate entry10 weeks

The Academic English Program (AEP) is designed for students who plan to study at an Australian university or who are interested in developing academic reading, writing, listening and communication skills. 

  • Taught in 10-week terms, with possible start dates every five weeks.
  • With a minimum of 65%, you will be able to graduate to the next AEP level or to your designated course.
  • No further English testing is required (except for Nursing and other higher English course requirements).
  • This program is taught on ECU’s Mount Lawley Campus.

Academic background and requirement

  • Bachelor's degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years of relevant professional experience.

Career opportunities

  • Data Scientist
  • Data Analyst
  • Informatician
  • Computational Scientist

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