About the course

Gain the skills to navigate huge volumes of data generated via social media, financial transactions, transportation and scientific discovery as a data scientist.

　　This interdisciplinary field of data science combines computer science with mathematical statistics and domain expertise to manage and analyse data. As a data scientist, you'll develop the capability to derive insight and opportunity from the vast repositories of information that organisations collect. Data science also puts an emphasis on the specialised computational skills required to manage and analyse big data from sources such as massive sensors, mobile and transaction data.

　　Through data science, businesses gain a competitive edge, governments deliver more targeted services and research teams make new discoveries. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Melbourne
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Melbourne
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Melbourne
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Melbourne
Semester 1 (March), 2026	Melbourne
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Melbourne
Semester 1 (March), 2027	Melbourne
Semester 2 (July), 2027	Melbourne
Semester 1 (March), 2028	Melbourne
Semester 2 (July), 2028	Melbourne

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for RMIT University

An Australian bachelor degree in computing, science, engineering, health, or statistics with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.

　　OR

　　You may also be considered if you have an Australian bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent and, relevant completed courses in programming and statistics in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or a minimum three years’ of current, relevant work experience or professional practice as a programmer, statistician or equivalent.

　　IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)

　　TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at RMIT University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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