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Graduate Diploma of Data Science

ProviderFederation University of Australia
Course code: SIA-193167UniversityStudy area: Natural and Physical SciencesCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Develop fundamental skills in computer science and statistics, required to enter the rapidly changing demands of a data-driven job market. You may progress onto further study with our Masters study option and pursue a career in data science related areas such as health care, finance, government administration and IT industries.

Entry requirements

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

Postgraduate entry

Entry requirements (year 12) N/A Entry requirements (non year 12) Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study This course uses the applicants entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Successful completion of and undergraduate degree at AQF level 7 in an area of science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, information technology or business.

Applicants will be required to demonstrate previous studies in introductory mathematics and at least once information technology course in their undergraduate degree.

If this cannot be demonstrated, an approved elective unit must be selected in the first semester of study to meet the prerequisite requirements.

English requirement
IELTS Academic 6, no band below 6

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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