Overview

During the Data Science program at Western Sydney University, you will learn about the various types of data, the extraction of relevant and meaningful data, as well as developing the analytical skills to turn this data into valuable insights. Throughout your studies you will learn how to efficiently identify trends, understand customers and predict behaviour, detect fraud, and identify credit risk.

Our Master of Data Science provides a strong applications focus, covering the nature of data, including Big Data and data driven investigations, as well as visual and computational analytics.

On completion of the course, you will have completed two self-guided master projects, and will graduate with the confidence and skills to draw out meaningful insights with actionable metrics.

Your career

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

Data Analyst

Data Engineer

Data Scientist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Programming for Data Science

The Nature of Data

Big Data

Visualisation

Predictive Analysis

Advanced Statistical Method

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-02-16 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 56 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Western Sydney University and/or in Australia, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 089442E
To enter the Master of Data Science program applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline.

Tuition Fee

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International

36688 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36688 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

35552 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35552 AUD per year during 24 months.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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