Gain the expertise you need to transform big data into powerful insights.
About the course
Our Master of Data Science equips you with the skills to become an industry leader through a combination of interdisciplinary coursework, research methodology and work-integrated learning. You’ll master your understanding of data analysis to interpret, visualise and manage data sets on a micro and macro scale, across a multitude of industries.
With specialisations in Sports Analytics, Business Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence & Computational Modelling, you’ll become an expert in the field and open a range of career opportunities across defence, health, sport, business, science and government.
Cement your place in one of the world's most in-demand professions of the digital age.
Learn to interpret big data
understand, interpret and manage large and complex data sets.
Get real-world experience
Put into practice with industry-based projects and build your professional networks.
Use industry-standard tools
Use industry tools such as Tableau, R, Python and more.
Learn to interpret big data
understand, interpret and manage large and complex data sets.
Get real-world experience
Put into practice with industry-based projects and build your professional networks.
Use industry-standard tools
Use industry tools such as Tableau, R, Python and more.
Graduate in-demand with a versatile set of skills and hands-on experience.
Learn to critically analyse databases and offer innovative solutions.
Learn and apply professional ethics, teamwork, critical analysis, communication, and management skills.
Build strong industry networks.
Earn an industry recognised and respected qualification.
Learn online and on campus
Graduate in demand in an industry full of lucrative salaries
Gain highly transferrable skills to use in many sectors
Future-proof your career with next generation skills
Graduate in demand in an industry full of lucrative salaries
Gain highly transferrable skills to use in many sectors
Future-proof your career with next generation skills
Why study with UC
Study Technology at UC and position yourself at the frontline of a booming, multi-billion-dollar industry. Our degrees have been designed with the real world in mind, that will give you the confidence, technical skills and experience to hit the ground running when you graduate.
We're #1 in Canberra
for postgraduate employment and starting salaries in Computing and Information Systems.
(GUG, 2024)
Education is for everyone
UC is in the top 5 universities for reducing inequalities.
(THE Impact Rankings, 2023)
UC is rated 5-stars
for postgraduate student support in Computing and Information Systems.
(GUG, 2024)
Find yourself in demand across a vast range of growing industries. UC Master of Data Science graduates can expect to find themselves in any one of the following positions:
- Data Scientist
- Data Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Statistician
- Software Developer
- Data Warehouse Operator and Manager
- Computer Network Analyst
- Consultant
UC's Graduate Certificate in Data Science is the first stage of the Masters, offered 100% online or on campus. Across four units part-time, you'll explore the essentials of data science across statistics, data analysis, preparation and visulisation – skills highly desirable across a wide variety of industries.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for this course, you must have:
- an Australian bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent, and
- knowledge of year 12 mathematics and functional knowledge of using computer systems.
COURSE COST
$3,875 per unit
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