Federation University of Australia
Master of Data Science
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Enhance your understanding of data science by interpreting complex information, concepts and theories and applying data science tools and methods to effectively manage, process and analyse data.
Course overview
The Master of Data Science will equip you with a comprehensive suite of skills needed to manage, manipulate, analyse and visualise data, across a wide range of sectors including science, business, IT, health care and government. Your studies will include a deep dive into areas such as artificial intelligent and machine learning, data analytics for cyber threat intelligence, experiment design and visualisation, programming and more.
As a graduate, you will meet the AQF level 9 requirements, putting you in high demand. This includes high-level roles in data science, data engineering, business analytics, statistics or data warehouse operation.
The course is fully accredited by the Australian Computing Society (ACS) and the Statistical Society of Australia (SSA).
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
1st March, 2027
19th July, 2027
What you will study
Students must complete the following units totaling to 240 credit points.
- Data Science for All
- Foundations of Programming (Masters)
- Statistics and R
- Professional Research and Communication
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Advanced Data Science Project One
- Experiment Design and Visualisation
- Computational Methods for Data Analysis
- Advanced Data Science Project Two
- Data Analytics for Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Regression and Multivariate Data Analysis
- Two Prescribed Electives
Entry requirements
Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study.
This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Compulsory: Successful completion of an undergraduate degree at AQF level 7 in science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, information technology or business.
Applicants must demonstrate previous studies in introductory mathematics and at least one information technology course in their undergraduate degree. If this cannot be shown, an approved elective course must be selected in the first semester to meet the prerequisite requirements.
English language requirements
The IELTS band score was 6.0, with no score less than 6.0 or equivalent.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
- Business Analyst
- Data Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Data Warehouse Operator
- Statistician
Fees and CSP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $9,537 (Commonwealth Supported Place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 120 credit points (normally eight units) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
The Australian Government allocates certain numbers of Commonwealth Supported Places to universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.