The volume and complexity of data available to organisations continues to grow, creating demand for professionals who can analyse, interpret and apply data effectively. Deakin’s Master of Data Science (Professional) equips you with specialised skills in data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning, helping you transform raw data into meaningful insights for prediction and decision-making. You will develop technical expertise in data modelling, programming, and software development while working with complex datasets from a range of sources to address challenges across industry and government. You will also build an understanding of the ethical, regulatory and security frameworks that guide professional data practice. In your final year, you can tailor your studies through a professional pathway, with the option to complete a team-based project, industry placement, or research project aligned to your interests and career goals.
Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
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)
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5, 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.
Past Offers
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Scored cases
Source countriesViet Nam · Malaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background · Foundation background
Target levelBachelor degree · Master degree
Offer fieldsArchitecture · General English
1
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of MidwiferyBachelor degree · Nursing and Midwifery · Offshore
percentage guessPercentage 71.1%71.10 · mid band · approx. top 25-30%
2
Viet NamBachelor background
X067A - English for Academic Purposes Stream - DueliGeneral English · In Australia
ib guessIB 7.56/45.0lower band · approx. top 80-85%
3
Viet NamBachelor background
Master of ArchitectureMaster degree · Architecture · In Australia
ib guessIB 7.56/45.0lower band · approx. top 80-85%
Course curriculum
Course structure, credit points and subject sequence