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Master of Data Science

A Master of Data Science teaches how to collect, manage, analyse and model data to answer real questions.

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How long it takes
18 to 24 months
full time
Level
Masters degree (coursework)
University
Leads on to
Data Analyst
$101,400 (estimate) median pay
Taught by
22 providers
7 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Master of Data Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.

Jobs you can do with it

  • Data Analyst

    Data analysts query, clean and visualise an organisation's data so the people making decisions can see what it shows.

    What else you need

    Covers the analysis skills used in data analyst roles. Employers usually also look for practical experience with analysis tools.

    Median pay$101,400 (estimate)

  • Data Scientist

    Data scientists build the statistical models and machine learning systems that forecast demand, sort customers and automate decisions for an organisation.

    What else you need

    A recognised route into data science. Employers usually look for programming skills and project work on real data alongside the degree.

    Median pay$124,800 (estimate)

  • Machine Learning Engineer

    Machine learning engineers build the systems that turn data into predictions, then keep those models working reliably once real users depend on them.

    A step towards this job. What else you need

    Median pay$127,400 (estimate)

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 22 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Master of Data Science.

  • Statistical modelling
  • Programming for data science
  • Machine learning
  • Databases and data engineering
  • Data visualisation
  • Data ethics and privacy

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), published by the Australian Government Department of Education. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.