Master of Data Science

at Western Sydney University

Year 1
 

• Programming for Data Science
• The Nature of Data
• Big Data
• Visualisation

Year 2
 

• Social Media Intelligence
• Postgraduate Project A
• Probabilistic Graphical Models

Admission
To enter the Master of Data Science program applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline.

Additional Information

Previous experience of statistics or computer programming will be an advantage but is not essential.

Applicants with the following may be eligible to receive up to 80 credit points in advanced standing:
 

• an undergraduate degree in data science and 2 years full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience in roles relating to data science, machine learning, statistician, data analyst or associated roles;

OR
 

• a graduate certificate, or higher, in data science.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application. 

Fees 

International Student
Fees: AUD $33,280*

Domestic Student
Fees: $32,880*

As a data science graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:
 

• Data Analyst
• Data Engineer
• Data Scientist