Master of Data Science
A comprehensive postgraduate programme in data science featuring industry-integrated projects and professional placement opportunities.
Best for:Graduates from quantitative or business backgrounds seeking to develop professional data science expertise with practical industry experience.
Overview
The Master of Data Science at Federation University Australia is a postgraduate coursework programme designed to provide students with advanced tools for managing, manipulating, and visualizing complex data. The curriculum consists of 14 units, including 11 core subjects and three electives, typically completed over two years of full-time study. Students engage in significant project work, with the option to pursue either an applied industry-based project or a research-oriented thesis. The programme also includes a 30-day paid industry placement through the Federation Co-op scheme to enhance career readiness.
What you'll do
- Complete 11 core units covering data science methodologies and tools.
- Select and complete three elective units to tailor the degree to specific interests.
- Execute a 60-credit point project, either as an applied industry project or a research thesis.
- Participate in a 30-day paid industry placement via the Federation Co-op programme.
- Apply data analysis and visualization techniques to datasets from science, business, and society.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor degree in science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, information technology, or business.
Degree offered: Master of Data Science
Language: English; IELTS overall band score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent.
Instruction: English
- Prior study of introductory mathematics at the undergraduate level.
- Completion of at least one information technology unit during undergraduate studies.
- Academic proficiency equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree.
- Must hold a Bachelor degree at AQF level 7 or equivalent.
- International students must meet English language proficiency standards.
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Interested applicants should visit the official university course page to review specific intake dates and admission procedures. Applications are submitted directly through the Federation University Australia online portal.
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- Proof of English language proficiency
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