Data Science - C6004
Expert master degree
Forecast the future, sway strategy and drive decisions
Gain skills to manage, analyse and process data, expanding your knowledge of its analytical, organisational and computational aspects. Find innovative solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the world today and make lives better. Help provide the evidence needed to change minds and transform businesses, communities and countries.
At Monash, you’ll learn from and work with some of Australia’s best IT experts. You won’t just be exposed to cutting-edge technical knowledge and know-how, you’ll be adopting a mindset focused on creating a positive impact wherever you go.
Outcomes of the Master of Data Science
Through the course, you’ll learn how to:
- analyse the lifecycle of data through an organisation
- apply major theories in data analysis and exploration in common contexts and challenges
- plan a data science project in a new area of application
- investigate, analyse, document and communicate the core issues and requirements of developing a global organisation’s data analysis capabilities
- demonstrate an understanding of data science to the standard of senior professional practice
- review, assess, synthesise and apply modern data science theories for professional or academic purposes
- document and communicate ethical and legal considerations in relation to privacy and security in data science practice
Graduates may be eligible for Australian Computer Society (ACS) professional membership.
At a glance
Course Details
Location |
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Duration |
1.5 or 2 years full-time depending on prior qualifications. See entry requirements. |
Start date |
Semester One (February), Semester Two (July) |
Qualification |
Master of Data Science |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
To be considered for entry to this course, your entire academic history will be assessed against the following entrance requirements. Your entry level will be determined at the time of assessment, depending on your previous studies.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
Entry level 1: Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time (96 points to complete) | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), not necessarily in IT, with at least a credit (60%) average. |
Entry level 2: Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time (72 points to complete) | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline relating to IT, or a business, engineering or science degree with an IT major including python programming, databases, algorithms, computer architecture, operating systems and networks, and mathematics (including calculus, linear algebra and probability and statistics) with at least a credit (60%) average. |
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
The course structure can be viewed in the Handbook. You can also view the course map at (https://www.monash.edu/students/handbooks/maps).
Making the application
Future students
Current Monash students
Current Monash students should apply for an internal transfer.
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
The average annual student contribution amount for 2024 is:
A$8948
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.
There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available in FIT Postgraduate degrees. For CSP application deadlines and eligibility criteria, please visit the Faculty webpage.
Fee assistance
As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:
- pay all of your student contribution upfront, or
- defer payment through the HECS HELP loan scheme.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2024 are:
A$38,900
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.