Sydney Polytechnic Institute

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.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Trimester 3Perth Campus, Units 39-42, 251 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 600011 October 2027——International students
2027 · Semester 2Perth Campus, Units 39-42, 251 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 60005 July 2027——International students
2027 · Semester 1Perth Campus, Units 39-42, 251 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 60008 March 2027—$26,400per yearInternational students
2026 · Trimester 3Levels 3 and 4, 191 Thomas St12 October 2026——International students
2026 · Trimester 3Sydney Campus12 October 2026—$26,400per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Levels 3 and 4, 191 Thomas St

    Primary

    Level 4, 191 Thomas St, Haymarket, NSW

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  • Haymarket

    Level 4, 191 Thomas St, Haymarket, NSW, 2000, Haymarket, NSW

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  • 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.

  1. Graduate Diploma in Data Sciencespi.nsw.edu.au
  2. Sydney Polytechnic Institutespi.nsw.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. SPI Academic Year CalendarOfficial source
  5. SPI Bachelor of ComputingOfficial source
  6. SPI Current Student ScholarshipOfficial source
  7. SPI FeesOfficial source
  8. SPI Future Student ScholarshipOfficial source
  9. SPI Master of Business Administration Technology LeadershipOfficial source
  10. SPI Master of Data ScienceOfficial source
  11. SPI Our CampusOfficial source
  12. SPI Postgraduate Qualifying ProgramOfficial source
  13. SPI Postgraduate Data Science Courses Admission CriteriaOfficial source
  14. TEQSA National Register provider recordTEQSA

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Graduate Diploma in Data Science at Sydney Polytechnic Institute: Fees & Entry Requirements