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Graduate Diploma in Data Science

University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia

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About this program

Demand for data scientists continues to grow as organisations in industries from science to health to business and beyond seek specialists who can extract meaning and insights from rapidly expanding data streams available in today's workplace. UNE's Graduate Diploma of Data Science will expand your skills so you can solve complex and challenging problems, innovate and gain competitive advantages by building intelligent systems and bringing structure to large and diverse data sets.

Cost & duration

Duration1.2 yr
Tuition (international)A$31,000
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • COSC110The course structure lists 31 unit entries across its schedule. Units include Introduction to Programming and the UNIX Environment
  • COSC210Database Management Systems
  • STAT100Introduction to Statistical Modelling
  • STAT410Statistical Modelling and Experimental Design
  • AMTH250Computational Mathematics
  • AMTH405Mathematics for Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
  • among others. Full unit-by-unit sequencing
  • credit point values
  • and any major or specialisation options are set out in UNE's Course Structure (Program of Study) tab for this course
  • and the authoritative version of record is UNE's own Course Handbook

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Software EngineerANZSCO 261313

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

ICT Business AnalystANZSCO 261111

MLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Common landing occupation for IT and business-analytics graduates.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

ICT Security SpecialistANZSCO 262112

MLTSSL

The code used for the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 pathways. Newer cyber security specialisations (Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, and others) were split out of this code in 2021 to 2025 ANZSCO updates and sit on CSOL instead; picking the right code matters for which visa applies.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Cyber Security EngineerANZSCO 261315

CSOL

One of the newer cyber security ANZSCO codes created alongside Penetration Tester, Cyber Security Analyst, and others. Sits on CSOL, which supports the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, but is not currently on MLTSSL or STSOL, so it does not support the points-tested 189, 190, or 491 the way ICT Security Specialist (262112) does.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111

MLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Data ScientistANZSCO 224115

CSOL

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

You can apply for this course if you have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline.

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