Overview

In today’s world of data-driven decision making, the ability to analyse and interpret data is essential across almost every industry.

Competence in data analytics, computing and machine learning enables professionals to uncover insights, make informed decisions, and drive innovation. As organisations increasingly rely on data to guide strategy, these skills are in high demand—not just in tech, but also in business, health, education, science, and more.

Data Science from The University of Waikato is designed both for students who may not have an undergraduate background in data analytics, computing and artificial intelligence but are wanting to upskill in these areas to complement their existing knowledge, and for students who have the undergraduate background and want to develop their knowledge further.

Career:

Big data engineer
Business analyst
Data analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analysis for Researchers

Modelling for Data Science

Programming for Data Science

Data Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-23 00:00:00
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-06 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, New Zealand

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 12 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in New Zealand

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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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry to B trimester requires students to have a background in coding and statistics and is at the University's discretion. Students entering in B trimester will still be required to complete the full 180 point programme, and need to select any two additional papers from any papers listed for Data Science (see list under the degree planner for the MDSc without endorsement) to replace DATAX500 and DATAX503.
Endorsements in AI and Mathematics will require prior tertiary study in numeracy and/or programming. These will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

71789 NZD / year

≈ 71789 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16324 NZD / year

≈ 16324 NZD / year

Living costs

Hamilton

New Zealand

1470 - 2020 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Career:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hamilton

Funding

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