Graduate Diploma in Data Science

• gain deep understanding of data science content, technologies and practices, and how the discipline can inform organisational change
• build high-level skills in evaluating, developing and applying best-practice analytics tools and techniques–including distributed computing–in real-world settings
• deepen your awareness of data science's social and ethical aspects
• develop strong presentation and visualisation skills to effectively communicate data patterns and relationships
• learn to use data science to solve complex industry and social problems collaboratively and independently–including in your intended or existing domain.

Supporting the diploma's alignment with real-world workplace practice, all assessment will be project- and assignment-based.

Entry to postgraduate coursework programs as a minimum requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification from an approved institution as a qualification for entry. Some of the graduate certificates and graduate diplomas that are offered may be accepted as qualifying work for entry to a Masters program, or as professional qualifications in their own right. For further information.

Potential careers

Business Data Analyst, Computer Programmer, Computer Scientist, Data Analyst, Data scientist , Scientific Data Analyst, Financial Systems / Computer Analyst, Systems Analyst, Information Analyst

Online application checklist

• Complete the student agreement (IDP applicants only)
• Attach the following as PDF files
  • Academic transcripts and graduation certificates for all school and tertiary studies you have undertaken (original language and certified English translations)
  • Official English testing results from IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson or Cambridge CAE/CPE (if applicable)
  • Syllabus of subjects if you wish to be considered for advanced standing (credit transfer)
  • Any professional qualification or memberships you may have
  • A copy of your passport and visa (if applicable)
• Payment of AUD $110 for the Application Fee (required upon submission)

System Requirements

The application site is optimised for:

• Chrome 30, Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 27, Safari 7.
• You must use an English language keyboard
• Your screen area needs to be set at least at 1024 x 768 pixels or higher resolution to ensure you are able to view the Scroll Bars and Continue buttons within the services