Postgraduate
Master of Data Science
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The University of Western Australia (M355)
35 Stirling Highway
Perth
Western Australia
6009
Telephone
131 UWA (131 892)
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Careers and further study
Accelerate your career within the resources sector, or find a way in to the sector to begin your managerial career in resources.
Career Pathways
The Master of Data Science prepares graduates for a career as a data scientist or data analyst providing them with the skills to tackle large data management and exploitation tasks.
The skills graduates obtain during the course will make them internationally mobile as data science expertise is required globally. You will be able to find employment in a large range of companies and organisations across the resources, finance, commerce and utility sectors. In Western Australia, Data Science graduates are required for specialised data mining within the resource sector.
Career Opportunities
Analyst
Intelligence Analyst
Management Consultant
Managing Director
Further Study
Fees and scholarships
Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course. For fee type definitions and further assistance, see the Fee Calculator Help page. You can also search our database for scholarships that are relevant to you or this course.
Postgraduate - fee paying students
Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Postgraduate – onshore students
Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.
Admission Requirements
(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent;
and
(c) completed Mathematics Applications ATAR, or equivalent, as recognised by UWA.
Ranking and Selection Process
English competency
How to apply
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Course details
Big data and analytics now drive and inform strategic decision making and innovation whether it is in relation to engineering, finance, health or other professional areas.
The challenge for organisations around the world is how to harness ever increasing volumes of data as an asset.
About The Course
Quick Details
- Available 2019
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- 12 hours per unit including contact hours, personal study and examinations.
- Postgraduate
- 62530
- 093310E
Course Structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
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