Edith Cowan University

Master of Data Science Online

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Study online with a focus on ethical issues related to how data is collected, stored and analyzed or utilized.

Course overview

Data Science is an interdisciplinary field that draws on mathematics, statistics and computer science. It uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data.

This course provides the necessary foundations in mathematics, statistics and computer science and develops students' knowledge and skills in some of the key tools and techniques relevant to data science. It also pays specific attention to ethical issues surrounding the manner in which data is gathered, stored and analysed/utilised.

Data Science is a significant growth and potential employment area in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time.
24 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,443.75
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Intake
February, 2027
July, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
12
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What you will study

To complete the Master of Data Science you must complete 240 credit points.

Core Units

  • Programming Principles
  • Biostatistics
  • Mathematical Fundamentals
  • Applied Multivariate Statistics
  • Science Communication and Ethics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Systems Analysis and Database Design
  • Time Series Forecasting

Electives

Choose one of the following:

  • Postgraduate Science Project
  • Professional Placement (Science and Mathematics)

Entry requirements

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

Academic Admission requirements (Band six)

Academic admission requirements (Band six) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Bachelor degree.
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirements (Band four)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).
  • Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page.
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
  • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Reflect critically on a complex body of data science knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of professional practice.
  • Apply advanced cognitive and technical skills to analyse complex concepts in authentic data science scenarios.
  • Apply communication and collaboration skills in designing solutions to data sciences problems.
  • Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute a substantial data science focused project.

Career outcomes

  • Data Scientist
  • Data Analyst
  • Informatician
  • Computational Scientist

Fees and FEE-HELP

Full-fee paying place

Indicative unit fee in 2027: $4,443.75 (20-credit-point unit)
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $35,550
Indicative full-course fee: $68,630

The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on the 240 credit point (12 units) course structure completed over two years.

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.