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Master of Data Science

ProviderThe University of Western Australia
Course code: SIA-202501UniversityStudy area: Information TechnologyCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

The Master of Data Science gives you the knowledge and skills to understand and apply appropriate analytical methodologies to transform the way an organization achieves its objectives, to deal effectively with large data-management tasks, to master the statistical and machine-learning foundations on which data analytics is built, and to evaluate and communicate the effectiveness of new technologies. As the rise of data science is a global phenomenon, the course prepares you for an international career. You will gain a detailed knowledge of contemporary data management and analysis technologies, including those for data collection and storage, visualization, internet-based applications, and software project management.

Entry requirements

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

Postgraduate entry

a bachelors degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA

  • the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 percent
  • completed ATAR Mathematics Methods, or equivalent, as recognized by UWA.
English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 176, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 176, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6PTE Academic 58, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 79, no component below 20

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.

Past Offers

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

Scored cases
Source countriesChina
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsBachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)
1
ChinaBachelor background
Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)Bachelor degree · Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies) · Offshore
gpa 4GPA 2.76/4.02.76/4.00 · lower band · approx. top 30-35%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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