Graduate Certificate of Data Science
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    Graduate Certificate of Data Science

    Swinburne University of Technology
    Swinburne University of Technology
    Australia
    Australia, Melbourne
    University Rank:#294
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    Duration12 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 32,169 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 17, 2026
    Graduate Certificate of Data Science

    About

    Overview

    The Graduate Certificate of Data Science is for students who want to expand their knowledge of computer science and data analytics. This course will build on a student's undergraduate qualifications or relevant industry experience, with an emphasis on managing, interpreting and visualising data sets. Students will study a project-based learning unit and graduate ready to work in data-driven decision-making roles.

    View Graduate Certificate of Data Science course handbook
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    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Qualifications

    The admission requirements for Graduate Certificate of Data Science consist of:

    • a completed bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent

    The admission requirements for Graduate Certificate of Data Science consist of:

    • a completed bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent


    This will be assessed at the time of your application. To check your eligibility for this course, visit our entry requirements for international students page.

    Admission requirements

    Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

    Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

    A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

    Career

    Stretch your career further

    • Data engineer
    • Junior data scientist
    • Junior data analyst

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    32,169 / year

    How to Apply

    To apply online, you will need these supporting documents

    • Certified copies of your previous academic results.
    • Certified English language proficiency test results (IELTS, PTE or TOEFL).
    • Letters from your school or employer.
    • If you do not meet the Year 12 design prerequisite a portfolio will need to be submitted for assessment (except for the Swinburne Foundation Year (Design)).
    • A Statement of Activity if there is a gap in study (for example, if you graduated secondary education in 2017 and are applying for one of our courses in 2019, we will require a written statement of what you have been doing in 2018).

    If you are applying for credit, you must include course outlines and translated (English) copies (if required) from your previous or current course. 

    Graduate Certificate of Data Science
    Swinburne University of Technology
    Swinburne University of Technology
    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne

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