Overview

The Data Science course from Adelaide University will equip you with high-level skills in the data science pipeline – from collection right through to analysis and evaluation. You’ll also learn the skills needed for strategic leadership roles in data science.

Choose to specialise in artificial intelligence and develop in-depth knowledge of statistical, computational and machine learning techniques. A hands-on industry project in your final year allows you to apply your skills in a work environment. Collaborating with industry professionals, you’ll develop deep knowledge in real-world data science practices.

You’ll emerge a sought-after data expert, ready to improve business models in a variety of sectors. Graduate ready to explore data trends and join the groundbreaking realm of big data.

Career opportunities:

The field of data science has shown exponential growth in the last few decades. Fuelled by advancements in technology and an abundance of ‘data banks’, data science has emerged as a critical discipline for industries including finance, healthcare, marketing and cyber security.

You’ll graduate ready to lead research and development initiatives in data science across both public and private sectors. Picture yourself a data expert in the world of sports analytics, predicting match dynamics and player performances to catapult teams to success. Or perhaps you’ll predict upcoming global trends using machine learning.

Other careers to consider include:

Data engineer
Data scientist
Research scientist
Machine learning engineer
Statistician
Data modeller.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data in Information Technology Systems
Data Taming and Prediction
Data Visualisation
Mathematics for Data Analytics
Statistical Foundations for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia
Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 55 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 115904D

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

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Tuition Fees

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54900 AUD / year

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National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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