
Graduate Diploma in Data Science
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
The Graduate Diploma in Data Science provides students with a solid and extensive understanding of the techniques and practices of data science-related theories and applications, and equips them to meet the challenges of working in industries requiring specific data science knowledge and skills, such as data visualization, deep learning, big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. The Graduate Diploma is designed for students with little or no background in data science but wishing to
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Full time · On campus
- Qualification
- Graduate Diploma
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Haymarket
- NSW · +2 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 112064H
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Course overview
The Graduate Diploma in Data Science provides students with a solid and extensive understanding of the techniques and practices of data science-related theories and applications, and equips them to meet the challenges of working in industries requiring specific data science knowledge and skills, such as data visualization, deep learning, big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. The Graduate Diploma is designed for students with little or no background in data science but wishing to attain a postgraduate qualification in this area, or who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Data Science. Students with a bachelors degree in different disciplines or a GCDS (SPI credits recognized) are eligible to apply for this degree.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Completion of an AQF Level 7 qualification such as an approved three-year undergraduate degree which includes some study areas requiring quantitative reasoning and analysis; Three-year post-secondary higher education qualification (secondary higher education that is equivalent to completion of Australian Year 12), plus 2 years relevant work experience in Data Science or cognate roles
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Completion of an AQF Level 7 qualification such as an approved three-year undergraduate degree which includes some study areas requiring quantitative reasoning and analysis; Three-year post-secondary higher education qualification (secondary higher education that is equivalent to completion of Australian Year 12), plus 2 years relevant work experience in Data Science or cognate roles
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 · Trimester 3 | Perth Campus, Units 39-42, 251 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6000 | 11 October 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Perth Campus, Units 39-42, 251 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6000 | 5 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Perth Campus, Units 39-42, 251 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6000 | 8 March 2027 | — | $26,400per year | International students |
| 2026 · Trimester 3 | Levels 3 and 4, 191 Thomas St | 12 October 2026 | — | — | International students |
| 2026 · Trimester 3 | Sydney Campus | 12 October 2026 | — | $26,400per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Perth Campus, Units 39-42, 251 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Units 39-42, 251 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Diploma in Data Sciencespi.nsw.edu.au
- Sydney Polytechnic Institutespi.nsw.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- SPI Academic Year CalendarOfficial source
- SPI Bachelor of ComputingOfficial source
- SPI Current Student ScholarshipOfficial source
- SPI FeesOfficial source
- SPI Future Student ScholarshipOfficial source
- SPI Master of Business Administration Technology LeadershipOfficial source
- SPI Master of Data ScienceOfficial source
- SPI Our CampusOfficial source
- SPI Postgraduate Qualifying ProgramOfficial source
- SPI Postgraduate Data Science Courses Admission CriteriaOfficial source
- TEQSA National Register provider recordTEQSA

