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Master of Data Science
La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Data Science mirrors the IT masters' two-year, 240-credit-point structure, with a 1.5-year accelerated pathway for anyone holding a cognate degree in data science, AI or IT. Core subjects front-load the mathematical and programming groundwork (data exploration and analysis, database fundamentals, introductory programming, mathematics and probability/statistics for data science) before students branch into a genuinely varied elective list covering bioinformatics, sport analytics, big data and cloud computing, and business applications.
The sport analytics option is a distinctive inclusion tied to La Trobe's sport and exercise science strength (the university runs a well-regarded sport science program out of Bundoora), giving data science students a specialisation that isn't just a rebadged AI or business analytics track. Delivery is multi-modal, blending online and on-campus study, which suits the working-professional segment of the cohort who are retraining into data careers mid-career.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 5 parts
- Data Exploration and Analysis
- Database Fundamentals
- Introduction to Programming
- Mathematics for Data Science
- Probability and Statistics for Data Science
- Professional Practices and Entrepreneurship in IT
- Elective/specialisation subjects in Artificial Intelligence
- Bioinformatics
- Sport Analytics
- Big Data and Cloud Computing
- or Business Applications and Data Modelling
- Capstone data science project
- 240credit points over 2 years standard
- 180credit points/1.5 years for cognate-entry applicants
- Multi-modal (online and on-campus) delivery
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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)
Data AnalystANZSCO 224114
Added to ANZSCO alongside Data Scientist in 2022. Sits on CSOL only, supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, not the points-tested 189, 190, or 491.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
StatisticianANZSCO 224113
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with a VETASSESS skills assessment.
Assessed by VETASSESS
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
Bachelor's degree with quantitative background
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