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OpenMaster degree (coursework)Information Technology

Master of Data Science

ProviderThe University of Queensland
Course code: SIA-177694UniversityStudy area: Information TechnologyData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

This is the most comprehensive data science program in Australia, combining high-level analytical and technical skills with industry-specific knowledge and essential professional attributes. Its also one of the few programs in the world to offer you a cross-disciplinary education with direct industry contact and practical experience in the exciting field of data science. You will study advanced topics from computing, statistics and mathematics, and your choice of electives from business, finance, health or science. Across the program, you will learn how to make informed decisions in data-intensive environments. You will use relevant big data tools and technologies and develop essential knowledge about the...

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CRICOS

00025B

Studies in Australia

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

  • 2-year degree: A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) which includes all of the relevant discipline content, or To have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Data Science. 1.5-year degree: A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below) with studies in at least 3 courses in mathematics, 2 courses in statistics or probability and 3 courses in computer sciences. 2-year degree: A bachelor&#039
  • s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or A bachelor&#039
  • s degree (or equivalent) which includes all of the relevant discipline content, or To have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Data Science. 1.5-year degree: A bachelor&#039
  • s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below) with studies in at least 3 courses in mathematics, 2 courses in statistics or probability and 3 courses in computer sciences.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia · China
Common pathwayFoundation background · Bachelor background
Target levelBachelor degree · Master degree
Offer fieldsComputer Science · Accounting
1
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Computer ScienceBachelor degree · Computer Science · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.83/4.0top band · approx. top 5%
2
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Computer ScienceBachelor degree · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.96/4.0top band · approx. top 5%
3
ChinaBachelor background
Master of Computer ScienceMaster degree · Master of Computer Science · Offshore
Percentage84.15%strong band · approx. top 15-20%
4
MalaysiaDiploma background
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)Bachelor degree · Electrical Engineering · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.77/4.0top band · approx. top 5-10%
5
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Computer ScienceBachelor degree · Data Science · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 4.0/4.04.00 · top band · approx. top 5%

Campuses & intake dates

  • St Lucia