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A Master of Data Science from the University of Newcastle will equip you with the essential specialised skills and knowledge required to understand and engage with a variety of data generated from diverse industries and settings. This professional and industry oriented program will enable you to apply your theoretical statistical and computational knowledge to better understand and explore data using applied problem solving and computer practice.
You will gain the ability to model real-world situations, to think abstractly and to manipulate, analyse, interpret, visualise and effectively communicate data.
Your core studies will focus on the following areas:
This program recognises prior learning. Admission is available to applicants who can demonstrate a suitable combination of education, professional experience and industry qualifications.
The table below outlines the number of years experience required, depending on your previous educational qualifications.
Educational Qualification | Number of years relevant industry experience* | Units required to complete Masters (10 units = 1 course) |
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3 Year Bachelor (in a non-related field of study) | Zero | 120 |
3 Year Bachelor (in a non-related field of study) | Five | 80 - 120 |
3 Year Bachelor or Bachelor (Hons) degree (in a related field of study) | Zero | 80 - 120 |
Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (in a related field of study) | Zero | 80 |
Please note: Students completing 80 units and all core courses are eligible to an AQF level 8 Graduate Diploma exit award.
Download a program plan for further details on your degree's structure and what courses you will study.
These program plans are applicable to new students. Current students should refer to the program handbook to access the plan relevant to the year they commenced.
Possible career opportunities include:
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To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:
You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.
Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
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Applications to study are now open. Submit your application now.
Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.
Alternatively you may complete a paper-based application.
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