Graduate Diploma in Data Science
University of New England
Program Overview
If you have a bachelor degree in an area other than data science, statistics or computing, our course will equip you with the in-depth technical skills to future proof your career in this booming profession.
Whether you already work with data and want to upskill, or you have a different background and wish to change direction our graduate diploma will provide you with the required knowledge and practical skills to analyse and manage data and to solve complex and challenging problems. Our course will also enable you to pursue a range of data science careers or continue to further studies
Armidale, Australia
12 Months
AU$ 31,600
IELTS: 6
Core Units
24 credit points
Complete the following units:
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Introduction to Programming and the UNIX Environment (COSC110) – 6 credit points
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Database Management Systems (COSC210) – 6 credit points
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Introduction to Statistical Modelling (STAT100) – 6 credit points
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Statistical Modelling and Experimental Design (STAT410) – 6 credit points
A candidate shall hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree.
English Language Requirements
All applicants must meet a minimum of one of the following criteria:
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English is the applicant's first language; or
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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
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A pass grade or better in an English language subject at Australian Year 12 level or overseas equivalent; or
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An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5*; or
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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
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A Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50*
International Fees
$31,600*
Data science is a rapidly growing area of employment with outstanding career opportunities for professionals with postgraduate qualifications. You could consider positions such as:
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data scientist
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business intelligence analyst
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data engineer or architect
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data strategist
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healthcare data manager
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research scientist.