Graduate Certificate in Data Science

Remain relevant in a data-driven world

UC's new, 100% online Graduate Certificate of Data Science is your ticket to remaining relevant in today's data-driven world. Over the course of the certificate, you'll gain a solid understanding of data science fundamentals including statistics, data analysis, data preparation and data visualisation.

Taught by expert academics, you'll develop your capacity to address complex issues with data-based solutions. You'll be trained to consider both the ethical and technological implications of data reporting and apply your knowledge to real-world examples.

No matter your industry, you'll gain foundational data science skills that can be applied across a diverse range of industries and roles. From health and education to social media and sales, understanding data can unlock insights and patterns that can improve your work.

This certificate offers an immersive, 100% online learning experience, giving you the convenience to manage your study, work and life commitments. Study options include full-time, which can be completed in as little as four months, or part-time study which can be completed in just eight months.

Further your studies

Thinking about upgrading your qualifications? The Graduate Certificate of Data Science can serve as a foundation for further study, with credit applied to UC's Master of Data Science or other postgraduate Technology qualifications.

Applicants must have an Australian Bachelor degree in any field or equivalent.

You can use professional experience and prior learning to enter into a postgraduate qualification at UC through our Professional Pathway Entry program. If you have significant work experience or hold industry-recognised qualifications, this program could be your route to bypass undergraduate study and accelerate your career. Explore Professional Pathway Entry https://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/get-into-uc/admissions-programs/professional-pathway-entry

The following Defence members are eligible for direct entry into this course through the Veteran Tertiary Support Program - Postgraduate Course Entry:

- Commissioned Officer (any rank),
- Chaplain or Maritime Spiritual Wellbeing Officer,
- Senior Non-Commissioned Defence Force Members (E-6 or higher),
- Defence Force Members - Other Ranks (E-2 to E-5) with three or more years' experience.

Additional admission requirements

International students can only commence their studies in Semester 1 and must study On Campus.

Domestic students can commence their studies in Semester 1 or Semester 2, with the option to study either On Campus or Online.
NOTE: Domestic students commencing in Semester 2 may be required to study some online units in their first semester, even if enrolled as On Campus students.

An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).