Charles Darwin University

Master of Data Science

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)

The Master of Data Science will further develop your technical and analytical skills needed to manage and interpret useful insights from large data sets. This course is designed for students both with and without a background in data science, information technology, information systems or equivalent. You will learn about the applications of data science in different real-world problems. Your coursework will include project-based assessments allowing you to focus on what you are passionate about.

Official
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
AQF 9
Campus
Casuarina
NT · +3 more campuses
Course code
CRICOS 103122M
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Course overview

The Master of Data Science will further develop your technical and analytical skills needed to manage and interpret useful insights from large data sets. This course is designed for students both with and without a background in data science, information technology, information systems or equivalent. You will learn about the applications of data science in different real-world problems. Your coursework will include project-based assessments allowing you to focus on what you are passionate about.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. Postgraduate or graduate-entry coursework admission requires a qualification deemed equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. A course may also require a minimum grade, prerequisite knowledge or work experience. 2. Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific grade, prerequisites or work experience; English proficiency.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 18 · R 18 · W 18 · S 18
  • PTE AcademicOverall 50L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
  • Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
  • Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Postgraduate or graduate-entry coursework admission requires a qualification deemed equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. A course may also require a minimum grade, prerequisite knowledge or work experience.

  • Additional entry requirement

    Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific grade, prerequisites or work experience; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

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2027 · Rolling intake———$36,441per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Casuarina Campus

    Primary

    1 Ellengowan Dr, CASUARINA, NT

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  • CDU Online

    NT

  • Danala Education and Community Precinct

    54-58 Cavenagh Street, Darwin City, NT

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  • Levels 7-11, 815 George Street, Sydney

    Level 10, 815 George Street, Sydney, NSW

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Master of Data Sciencecdu.edu.au
  2. Charles Darwin Universitycdu.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. International Course Guide 2026Official source
  5. International entry requirementsOfficial source
  6. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Master of Data Science at Charles Darwin University: Fees & Entry Requirements