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Graduate Certificate in Data Science
Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Certificate in Data Science at Western Sydney University is a six-month full-time program with a strong applications focus that provides a grounding in the nature of data and the skills required to run data-driven investigations, blending mathematics, statistics and computing. It provides a pathway into the Graduate Diploma and Master of Data Science. Graduates work in data analysis and analytics roles across sectors. Indicative international tuition is around 41,200 Australian dollars per year. The course holds CRICOS registration 095724M.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
Structure
- 40 credit points
Core
- Programming for Data Science
- The Nature of Data
Alternate Subjects
- Big Data
- Data Science
- Probabilistic Graphical Models
- Predictive Analytics
- Social Media Intelligence
- Visualisation
- Systems Analysis and Database Management Systems
- Professional Practice and Communication
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)
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.
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