University of New England
Data science specialists are in high demand thanks to the amount of data now available in workplaces worldwide. Data provides the basis for sensible, evidence-based decision making. Organisations and industries from business to health and science need skilled professionals who can tap into vast and diverse data streams to extract their meaning and value. Data scientists are responsible for building intelligent systems, mastering intuitive processes and bringing structure to data.
Armidale, Australia
6 Months
AU$ 15,800
IELTS: 6
Listed Units
Complete 24 credit points with at least 18 credit points at 400-level or above from the following units:
Introduction to Programming in The Sciences (AMTH250) – 6 credit points
Database Management Systems (COSC210) – 6 credit points
Data Structures and Algorithms (COSC230) – 6 credit points
Operating Systems (COSC240) – 6 credit points
Functional and Reactive Programming (COSC250) – 6 credit points
Web Programming (COSC260) – 6 credit points
Software Project Management (COSC510) – 6 credit points
Parallel and Distributed Computing (COSC530) – 6 credit points
Computer Networks and Information Security (COSC540) – 6 credit points
Artificial Intelligence (COSC550) – 6 credit points
Advanced Web Programming (COSC560) – 6 credit points
User Experience and Interaction Design (COSC570) – 6 credit points
Management Information Systems (COSC572) – 6 credit points
Algorithms in Machine Learning (COSC580) – 6 credit points
Introductory Econometrics (ECON371) – 6 credit points
Econometric Analysis of Financial Markets (ECON474) – 6 credit points
Spatial Analysis and Modelling (EM533) – 6 credit points
Introduction to GIS and Spatial Thinking (EM534) – 6 credit points
Remote Sensing and Image Analysis (EM536) – 6 credit points
Genomic Analysis and Bioinformatics (GENE552) – 6 credit points
Information and Knowledge Management in Healthcare (HSHM543) – 6 credit points
Precision Agriculture (PA435) – 6 credit points
Introduction to Scientific Programming (SCI410) – 6 credit points
Statistical Modelling and Experimental Design (STAT410) – 6 credit points
Advanced Statistical Modelling (STAT420) – 6 credit points
Statistical Learning (STAT430) – 6 credit points
English Language Requirements
All applicants must meet a minimum of one of the following criteria:
English is the applicant's first language; or
Satisfactory completion, within five years of the date of application for admission to UNE, of at least one year of full-time or equivalent full-time study at senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary level in a country in which English is the primary official language or co-official language and in which English was the sole medium of instruction and assessment for the particular period of study claimed; or
A pass grade or better in an English language subject at Australian Year 12 level or overseas equivalent; or
An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5*; or
Equivalent Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 213 in the computer-based test or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component*; or
A Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50*
International Fees
$15,800*
You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to capitalise on the extensive range of career options in this booming industry. You could consider roles such as:
data scientist
business intelligence analyst
data engineer or architect
data strategist
healthcare data manager
research scientist.