Master of Data Science

Be at the cutting edge of the digital world

Master your big-picture thinking and connect your digital understanding with data analysis, interpretation and management of complex data sets on a micro and macro level.

Large-scale data analysis and modelling underpin a vast range of industries, including healthcare, sports, business, scientific discovery, and government policy. With a Master of Data Science, you'll cement your place in one of the world’s most in-demand professions and gain the skills to become a leader within the field through a unique combination of interdisciplinary coursework, research methodology, and comprehensive industry-based training.

Become a specialist within the field with the option to specialise in Sports Analytics, Business Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence & Computational Modelling.

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

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

Career opportunities

Due to the exponential rise of digital data produced daily around the world, graduates of the UC Master of Data Science course can expect to find themselves in high demand in any one of the following positions.