GraduateData Science
Graduate Certificate in Data Science
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
A 12 credit point graduate certificate in data science, covering programming, data analysis, statistical methods and machine learning fundamentals. It articulates with full credit into UC's Graduate Diploma and Master of Data Science. Entry is open to graduates from a range of fields, with a professional pathway for applicants with relevant experience; applicants without a quantitative background should check the requirements. It suits people who want a short data science qualification or a staged route into the master's.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Year 1, Semester 1
4 units- 11520Data Capture and Preparations G
- 11517Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualisation G
- 11516Introduction to Data Science G
- 6554Introduction to Statistics G
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
Applicants must have an Australian Bachelor degree in any field or equivalent. . You can use professional experience and prior learning to enter into a postgraduate qualification at UC through our Professional Pathway Entry program. If you have significant work experience or hold industry-recognised qualifications, this program could be your route to bypass undergraduate study and accelerate your career. Explore Professional Pathway Entry https://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/get-into-uc/admissions-programs/professional-pathway-entry . The following Defence members are eligible for direct entry into this course through the Veteran Tertiary Support Program - Postgraduate Course Entry: . - Commissioned Officer (any rank), . - Chaplain or Maritime Spiritual Wellbeing Officer, . - Senior Non-Commissioned Defence Force Members (E-6 or higher), . - Defence Force Members - Other Ranks (E-2 to E-5) with three or more years' experience.
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