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Master of Data Science
Federation University Australia, Ballarat, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Data Science develops an advanced understanding of data science, teaching students to interpret complex information and apply data-science tools and methods to manage, process and analyse data across disciplines. Coursework covers handling large data volumes, real-time data, cloud computing, unstructured data and statistical modelling across 14 units of study, normally completed over two years full-time. Graduates typically move into data-science roles in healthcare, finance, government administration and the broader IT industry.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
Year 1: Semester 1The Data-Driven Professional15 credit pointsITECH5207Foundations of Programming (Masters)15 credit pointsITECH5104Mathematics for Data Science15 credit pointsMATHS5000Introduction To Cyber Security Fundamentals and Practices15 credit pointsITECH7611Semester 2Professional Research and Communication15 credit pointsITECH5500Leadership in IT Project Management15 credit pointsITECH7401Statistics and R15 credit pointsSTATS5000Prescribed Elective
Year 2: Semester 1Co-Operative Placement (Information Technology)30 credit pointsCOOPI9011Masters Project 115 credit pointsITECH7416Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning15 credit pointsITECH7001Semester 2Masters Project 215 credit pointsITECH7417Experiment Design and Visualisation15 credit pointsDATSC7003Regression and Multivariate Data Analysis15 credit pointsSTATS7101Prescribed Elective
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
StatisticianANZSCO 224113
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with a VETASSESS skills assessment.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Data ScientistANZSCO 224115
A newer ANZSCO code (added 2022) that sits on CSOL only, supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Not on MLTSSL or STSOL, so it does not currently open the points-tested 189, 190, or 491, and no state nominates this exact code.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Entry requirementsEntry requirements (non year 12)Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education StudyThis course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.Compulsory: Successful completion of and undergraduate degree at AQF level 7 in an area of science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, information technology or business.Applicants will be required to demonstrate previous studies in introductory mathematics and at least once information technology course in their undergraduate degree. If this cannot be demonstrated, an approved elective course must be selected in the first semester of study to meet the prerequisite requirements.
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