Data Science - C6004
Master's degree
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.
This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). This means you’ll automatically be eligible to become a member, opening doors to invaluable networking and professional development opportunities.
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
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 |
There are no decisions without data. And those with the expertise to find meaning in a sea of seemingly random information are highly sought after in every sector, from big tech and emerging med-tech to global consulting firms and banking. Don’t have an IT background and seeking a career change? Not a problem. Our course is flexibly structured and will catch you up with key knowledge before introducing advanced topics.
Study your Master of Data Science at Monash, the only member of the prestigious Group of Eight universities with a dedicated IT faculty.
Students wishing to exit early can complete with a Graduate Certificate of Data Science or Graduate Diploma of Data Science.
Data Science
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (International 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 entry requirements
Level A
| IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0 | or | Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50 | or | TOEFL iBT: 0 - 120 scale: 1 - 6 scale: | or |
Courses that require English Level A only: Other approved English tests (minimum entry scores apply) Courses with English Level B, C, D, E and F: Other approved English tests (higher entry scores apply than specified) |
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.
International fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$55,700
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.
Enrolment Obligations
International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.
CRICOS code: 085349A
International course guides
If you are an international student and wish to find out more about our courses, entry requirements, studying at Monash and more, please download our international course guides below.
International Study Grants
