University of New England
Data is a vital asset prized by virtually every organisation worldwide, which is why skilled data scientists are in high and rising demand. Data science is one of the fastest growing – and best paid – professions. Deloitte Access Economics research indicates a data scientist with a postgraduate degree in Australia can expect toearn over $130,000 a year.
Streams of data have grown so much in volume and complexity that only specialists can extract the greatest value from them in the modern workplace. Data scientists who can build intelligent systems, master intuitive processes and bring structure to vast quantities of data provide the foundations for evidence-based decision making – unlocking the potential for improvement and competitive advantage.
Armidale, Australia
12 Months
AU$ 31,600
IELTS: 6.5
Rule A or Rule D
Core Units
66 credit points
Complete the following units:
Note: When a unit with the same title is offered at multiple levels you can only complete ONE unit (eg. STAT210 or STAT410).
Introduction to Programming and the UNIX Environment (COSC110) – 6 credit points
Database Management Systems (COSC210) – 6 credit points
Software Project Management (COSC510) – 6 credit points
Artificial Intelligence (COSC550) – 6 credit points
Management Information Systems (COSC572) – 6 credit points
Algorithms in Machine Learning (COSC580) – 6 credit points
Calculus and Linear Algebra 1 (MTHS120) – 6 credit points
Introduction to Scientific Programming (SCI410) – 6 credit points
Introduction to Statistical Modelling (STAT100) – 6 credit points
Statistical Modelling and Experimental Design (STAT210) – 6 credit points
Statistical Modelling and Experimental Design (STAT410) – 6 credit points
Statistical Learning (STAT430) – 6 credit points
A candidate shall:
hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a non-relevant discipline; or
hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a relevant discipline*; or
hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours qualification in a relevant discipline*, or
for international students, hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification from an overseas institution in a relevant discipline*.
*Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to:
Computer Science
Data Science
Information Systems
Information Technology
Mathematics
Software Engineering
Statistics
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
$31,600*
Data science is a rapidly growing field with outstanding employment prospects for appropriately qualified professionals. You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to advance your career in positions such as:
data scientist
business intelligence analyst
data engineer or architect
data strategist
healthcare data manager
bioinformatics analyst.