Master of Data Science
Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
The Master of Data Science postgraduate degree has been designed to meet the AQF level 9 requirements, consists of 14 units, is taught in English and normally takes 2 years of full-time study or part-time equivalent. Students are admitted based on having completed a previous bachelors level qualification at AQF 7 or equivalent. The course structure includes 11 core units and three elective units. Students are required to complete two 30 credit point project courses (60 credit point project in to
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Ballarat
- VIC · +5 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 104808F
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Course overview
The Master of Data Science postgraduate degree has been designed to meet the AQF level 9 requirements, consists of 14 units, is taught in English and normally takes 2 years of full-time study or part-time equivalent. Students are admitted based on having completed a previous bachelors level qualification at AQF 7 or equivalent. The course structure includes 11 core units and three elective units. Students are required to complete two 30 credit point project courses (60 credit point project in total) which the student can use to undertake either an applied industry based project, or complete a research oriented thesis.The Master of Data Science will equip graduate with a comprehensive suite of tools they need to manage, manipulate, analyse and visualise data coming from various sources such as science, business and society, putting students in high demand for careers across a range of industries. Gain valuable industry experience with 30 days of paid placement through Federation Co-op.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Postgraduate coursework entry requires an Australian bachelor degree or overseas equivalent. Some courses impose additional academic or non-academic requirements. 2. Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Postgraduate coursework entry requires an Australian bachelor degree or overseas equivalent. Some courses impose additional academic or non-academic requirements.
Additional entry requirement
Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific requirements; 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.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Federation University Ballarat | 26 July 2027 | — | $41,400per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Federation University Ballarat | 1 March 2027 | — | $41,400per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Online | 26 July 2027 | — | $41,400per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Mount Helen (Ballarat) | 26 July 2027 | — | $41,400per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Mount Helen (Ballarat) | 1 March 2027 | — | $41,400per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Online | 1 March 2027 | — | $41,400per year | International students |
Where it is taught
International Institute of Business and Information Technology (IIBIT Adelaide)
Levels 2, 3 and 6, 127 Rundle Mall, Adelaide, SA
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Data Sciencefederation.edu.au
- Federation University of Australiafederation.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International student applicationsOfficial source
- Federation University academic entry requirements by countryOfficial source
- International Course Summary 2026Official source
- International Course Guide 2027Official source