Master of Data Science (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) at University of Southern Queensland

University of Southern Queensland

Australia, Toowoomba

University Rank:#410

Duration2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 21,687 / year(s)

Next IntakeSeptember 8, 2026

Master of Data Science (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) at University of Southern Queensland

The Master of Data Science (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) is a Master degree offered by University of Southern Queensland on the Toowoomba campus in Australia. The program is delivered online as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the Toowoomba campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The tuition fee is USD 21,687 / year(s), and the next intake is available from September 8, 2026.

About Master of Data Science (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning)

Overview

Study the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning specialisation with UniSQ and explore concepts regarding deep learning, natural language processing, information retrieval and knowledge management.
In an increasingly data driven world, it's critical that we can use information retrieval technologies and systems to query and retrieve useful information to support advanced data analytics and inform high-level decision-making.
Explore concepts and learning within big data management, machine learning and data mining to ensure you have the knowledge for a career in this dynamic industry.
Choose between two different pathways of research in your masters degree:
- Research Project track — this pathway equips you with research skills and enables you to develop a research thesis in applied data science through an independent project in your chosen disciplinary application area.
- Research Training track — this pathway allows you to develop your research capability and gain specialised cognitive and technical computational and information system skills to prepare for a professional career in science or your chosen disciplinary application area.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

3-year bachelor degree from an Australian university, or equivalent, in any area

a minimum of 5 years' professional work experience equivalent to an AQF Level 7 qualification (bachelor).

There are inherent requirements that must be met in order to successfully complete this degree. Inherent requirements are fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the degree, while maintaining the academic integrity of the degree. Please read and understand the inherent requirements specific to the Master of Data Science before applying.

If you think you may experience any problems meeting inherent requirements, you can talk to a Student Equity Officer about reasonable adjustments that may be put in place to assist you. Any reasonable adjustments made must not fundamentally change the nature of the inherent requirement.

English language requirements

To meet the English language requirements for this degree, we accept the combined level and duration of study specified below, or the minimum English language proficiency scores from one of the following tests. Your test must be completed within two years of applying to UniSQ.

Tertiary study (Diploma level or higher)	1+ years full-time tertiary study in a country from the Accepted English-speaking countries list.
IELTS (Academic)	Minimum overall score of 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subscore (speaking, listening, writing, reading).
Pearson Test of English	Minimum overall score of 50 with a minimum of 50 in each subscore.
TOEFL iBT	Minimum overall score of 80 with a minimum of 19 in each subscore.

If you do not meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL).

English Program Requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Career

Career outcomes

This degree provides a diverse range of career outcomes with opportunity to advance your profession into any big-data, artificial intelligence or machine learning field. As a graduate, you will become an efficient data scientist, utilising predictive analytics, big data management, big data analysis and modelling, artificial intelligence and machine learning to produce insights that make important, real-life decisions.
Data scientists are highly sought after, and the demand is set to increase as organisations, within technical, engineering, science, business, education and research sectors, require skilled employees to understand and interpret data, navigate artificial intelligence and machine learning for the betterment of business.
Careers with a focus on artificial intelligence may include a computer engineer, games developer, intelligence analyst, programmer, web developer. Data science careers can include data scientist, data analyst, data engineer or data manager.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

21,687 / year(s)

Master of Data Science (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning)

University of Southern Queensland

Australia, Toowoomba