Universities Australia Edith Cowan University Courses Master of Data Science

Master of Data Science
at Edith Cowan University

Joondalup, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 34,700
Country Rank#24
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Data Science is an inter-disciplinary 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 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.

Course Content

**Year 1 - Semester 1**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
CSI6208	Programming Principles	20
MAT5212	Biostatistics	20
MAT6105	Mathematical Fundamentals	20

**Year 1 - Semester 2**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
Students who commence the course midyear will complete their second and third semesters in reverse order .
MAT6104	Applied Multivariate Statistics	20
SCI6120	Science Communication and Ethics	20
CSI6209	Artificial Intelligence	20

**Year 2 - Semester 1**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
MAT6206	Data Analysis and Visualisation	20
CSI6207	Systems Analysis and Database Design	20
MAT6100	Time Series Forecasting	20

**Year 2 - Semester 2**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCI6108	Postgraduate Science Project	60

Entry Requirement
Academic Admission requirements (Band 6)

Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English Language requirements (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
Fees & Scholarships
Total program fee:

AUD $34,700
Career Prospect
This course provides students with the opportunity to engage in a semester-long work-orientated project or a work-integrated experience. This provides an excellent springboard for employment following this degree. Career pathways available to data science graduates include data scientist, data analyst, machine learning scientist, statistician, informatician, computational scientist. Graduates of this course will also have the option to pursue further study at the PhD level.

Possible future job titles

Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Informatician, Computational Scientist

Cost Of Studying At Edith Cowan University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Master of Data Science at Edith Cowan University