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The data science sector is a fast-changing and highly influential domain with worldwide importance. Analyzing and making sense of data is fundamental for organizational achievement. The systematic investigation of varied datasets is essential for informed decision-making processes.
By pursuing a Master of Data Science at the University of Newcastle, you'll gain critical specialized expertise needed to work with different types of data across multiple sectors. This career-focused program helps you implement statistical theories and computational methods through practical problem-solving and hands-on computing experience.
Dive into the latest developments in this field, building thorough expertise in data science. Starting with core competencies in data handling and presentation, through to developing sophisticated analytical models, you'll master the key techniques to confidently tackle this complex discipline. Enhance your data science capabilities and develop the advanced skills the industry requires today.
Students with a three year, Bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or higher in a different discipline area (also called non-cognate discipline) to data science and their chosen specialisation are eligible to undertake the 120 unit program which can be completed in 2 years full time (commencing Semester 1), 1.5 years full time (commencing Semester 2) or up to 5 years part time.
Students with a three year Bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or higher in a non-cognate discipline who also hold a minimum of five years demonstrable Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) in an area related to data science and/or their chosen specialisation (also called cognate discipline) may be eligible to study between 80 and 120 units, inclusive.
Students with a three-year bachelor’s degree (AQF level 7) or Bachelor (Honours) (AQF 8) in a cognate discipline to data science and/or their specialisation may be eligible to study between 80 and 120 units, inclusive.
Students with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF level 8) in a cognate discipline to data science and/or data analytics may be eligible to undertake an 80 unit program which can be completed in 1 year full time or part time equivalent.
TOEFL paper-based test score of 550; TOEFL internet-based score of 79; IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5; PTE GSE score of 58; Cambridge English: Advanced score of 58.