Course

Master of Data Science

Approved Abbreviation: MDataSc

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3735.1

AQF Level: 9

CRICOS Code: 089442E

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course was 2016 or later.

Increasingly in the digital age data plays an important role in most, if not all, occupations. Extracting information from data has become a science in itself, blending skill sets from mathematics, statistics and computing. With a strong applications focus, this course covers the nature of data including Big and Unstructured Data, how to embark on data driven investigations and visual and computational analytics. The course graduates will have the knowledge and skills required to operate effectively in a data driven world.

Study Mode
Two years full-time or four years part-time.

Admission

To enter the Master of Data Science program applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline.

Additional Information

Assumed Knowledge:

For a student to successfully complete this course they will need to have an understanding of Mathematics equivalent to 2-unit HSC, and experience with the use of computer software such as Excel or Word. Previous experience of statistics or computer programming will be an advantage but is not essential.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

Statement of Service

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

International Office

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Start-year Intake

Year 1

Autumn session

301046

Big Data

301112

Visualisation

301113

Programming for Data Science

301114

The Nature of Data