Master of Data Science (3735)
- Approved Abbreviation: MDataSc
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 3735
- AQF Level: 9
CRICOS Code: 089442E
This program applies to students who commenced in 2021 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
Commencement year 2016 - 3735.1 - Master of Data Science
Increasingly in the digital age data plays an important role in most, if not all, occupations. Extracting information from data has become a science in itself, blending skill sets from mathematics, statistics and computing. With a strong applications focus, this program covers the nature of data including Big and Unstructured Data, how to embark on data driven investigations and visual and computational analytics. The program graduates will have the knowledge and skills required to operate effectively in a data driven world.
Early Exits
Students may exit this program on completion of 40 credit points with a 3751 Graduate Certificate in Data Science or on completion of 80 credit points with a 3750 Graduate Diploma in Data Science
Study Mode
Two years full-time or four years part-time.
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal | See above |
Admission
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline.
Additional Information
Previous experience of statistics or computer programming will be an advantage but is not essential.
Applicants with the following may be eligible to receive credit for prior learning up to 80 credit points:
- an undergraduate degree in data science and 2 years full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience in roles relating to data science, machine learning, statistician, data analyst or associated roles;
OR
- a graduate certificate, or higher, in data science.
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Recommended Sequence
Full-time start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| COMP 7024 | Programming for Data Science | 10 |
| MATH 7016 | The Nature of Data | 10 |
| COMP 7003 | Big Data | 10 |
| COMP 7016 | Visualisation | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| COMP 7006 | Data Science | 10 |
| MATH 7002 | Advanced Statistical Methods | 10 |
| COMP 7023 | Predictive Analytics | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| COMP 7025 | Social Media Intelligence | 10 |
| INFO 7016 | Postgraduate Project A | 10 |
| MATH 7017 | Probabilistic Graphical Models | 10 |
| MATH 7007 Genomic Data Science was replaced by MATH 7017 in 2021 | ||
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| INFO 7001 | Advanced Machine Learning | 10 |
| INFO 7017 | Postgraduate Project B | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2021 or earlier.
MATH 7011 Predictive Analytics, replaced by COMP 7023 Predictive Analytics
MATH 7012 Programming for Data Science, replaced by COMP 7024 Programming for Data Science
Replaced Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2021 or earlier.
MATH 7007 Genomic Data Science, replaced by MATH 7017 Probabilistic Graphical Models
Full-time mid-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| COMP 7006 | Data Science | 10 |
| COMP 7024 | Programming for Data Science | 10 |
| MATH 7016 | The Nature of Data | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| COMP 7003 | Big Data | 10 |
| COMP 7016 | Visualisation | 10 |
| COMP 7025 | Social Media Intelligence | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| MATH 7002 | Advanced Statistical Methods | 10 |
| INFO 7001 | Advanced Machine Learning | 10 |
| COMP 7023 | Predictive Analytics | 10 |
| INFO 7016 | Postgraduate Project A | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| MATH 7017 | Probabilistic Graphical Models | 10 |
| MATH 7007 Genomic Data Science was replaced by MATH 7017 in 2021 | ||
| INFO 7017 | Postgraduate Project B | 10 |
| Select two elecitves | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2021 or earlier.
MATH 7011 Predictive Analytics, replaced by COMP 7023 Predictive Analytics
MATH 7012 Programming for Data Science, replaced by COMP 7024 Programming for Data Science
Replaced Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2021 or earlier.
MATH 7007 Genomic Data Science, replaced by MATH 7017 Probabilistic Graphical Models
Elective subjects
Students may select their electives from any program offered by the university, provided any requisite requirements are met.
Elective Spaces
Students may select their electives from any program offered by the university, provided any requisite requirements are met. Elective subjects must be at Postgraduate Level.
Students may use their elective subjects towards obtaining one of the approved Majors:
Alternatively, students may use their elective subjects towards completing 40 credit points from one of the following Master of Business Administration AACSB approved Majors.