Course overview
The sheer volume and complexity of data available to businesses today presents challenges that tomorrows graduates must be ready to solve. Modern organisations are placing increasing emphasis on the use of data to inform day-to-day operations and long-term strategic decisions, Deakins Master of Data Science equips you for a career in this fast-growing sector. Throughout your studies you will gain the technical skills to harness the power of data through artificial intelligence and machine learning. Use your insights to develop innovative solutions for the important challenges faced by industry and governments. With a growing demand for data specialists in every sector, you will help organisations manage risk,...
Course record
CRICOS
00113B
Studies in Australia
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Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
- completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline, and at least two years of relevant work experience (or part time equivalent).
- completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline
- completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline and at least two years relevant work experience (or part time equivalent).
- completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline. Master of Data Science 8 credit points: Completion of a graduate certificate or graduate diploma in a related discipline Completion of a bachelor honours degree in a related discipline Completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline, and at least two years of relevant work experience (or part time equivalent). Master of Data Science 12 credit points: Completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline Completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline and at least two years relevant work experience (or part time equivalent). Master of Data Science 16 credit points: Completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline.
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.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
- Cloud(online)
- Melbourne BurwoodVIC

