¿Qué aprenderé?

The demand for data specialists shows no sign of slowing. Big data and analytics now drive and inform strategic decision-making and innovation in engineering, finance, health and almost every industry.

Take on the big data challenges of tomorrow and be a sought-after data specialist capable of making new discoveries through data analysis.

The Master of Data Science gives you the knowledge and skills to understand and apply appropriate analytical methodologies to transform the way an organisation achieves its objectives, to deal effectively with large data-management tasks, to master the statistical and machine-learning foundations on which data analytics is built, and to evaluate and communicate the effectiveness of new technologies.

As the rise of data science is a global phenomenon, the course prepares you for an international career. You will gain a detailed knowledge of contemporary data management and analysis technologies, including those for data collection and storage, visualisation, internet-based applications, and software project management.

You will also acquire essential skills in high performance computing.

As well as undertaking advanced units in computing and statistics, you can choose from a range of units from diverse fields and understand how to apply your data science knowledge and skills across interdisciplinary domains.

The course is designed with the current and future needs of industry in mind and is ideal for graduates with a background in engineering and IT or students from other areas who wish to pursue a career in this exciting field.

Career Pathways

As the global demand for data expertise is booming and only set to grow further with the surge of big data and AI, you’ll graduate with the skills for an internationally mobile career.

The Master of Data Science prepares you for a career as a data scientist or data analyst and in roles such as:

- Analyst

- Business Intelligence Analyst

- Management Consultant

- Market Research Analyst

- Statistician

Further Study

Further study will allow you to gain a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). It will open up opportunities in academia and research to help you to pursue your goals in a wide range of careers, depending on your area of research.

Career Opportunities

Analyst

Intelligence Analyst

Management Consultant

Managing Director

Market Research Analyst

Statistician

¿En cuál departamento estoy?

School of Physics, Mathematics and Computing

CRICOS

093310E

Opciones de estudio

a tiempo completo (1.5-2 YEARS OF FULL-TIME STUDY (DEPENDING ON THE REQUIREMENT TO INCLUDE CONVERSION UNITS))

Costos de estudio
A$43.800,00 (US$ 28.544) por año

*El precio que se muestra es una referencia, por favor verificar con la institución

Fecha de inicio

22 Julio 2024

Lugar

The University of Western Australia (UWA)

35 Stirling Highway,

CRAWLEY,

Western Australia,

6009, PERTH, Australia

Requerimiento de entrada

Para estudiantes de Estados Unidos

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have (a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 percent. Minimum requirements: TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5; IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading; IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)

Para estudiantes internacionales

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have— (a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent; and (c) completed ATAR Mathematics Applications, or equivalent, as recognised by UWA.

Minimum requirements: TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5; IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading; Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules); Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C pass; Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade; Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section

Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.

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Los estudiantes pueden destacarse con un título reconocido mundialmente de una de las top 100 universidades del mundo.

  • 100° universidad del mundo QS World University Rankings 2024
  • Calificada con 5 estrellas por Good Universities Guide 2023
  • Un orgulloso miembro del prestigioso Grupo de los Ocho
  • 18 materias en las top 50 del mundo (QSWUR 2024, ARWU 2022)

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