- On-campus
- Online
- Toowoomba
- 2 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
- Feb, May, Sep
Overview
- Be at the forefront of a data-driven world with UniSQ’s Master of Data Science. Graduate with the skills you need to help organisations to extract new insights from raw data – insights which inform the development of new products, improved services and new businesses.
- Work independently and collaboratively to apply key ICT and data science technologies and programming skills to interpret major theories and critically investigate and solve contemporary core issues in a global market.
- Tailor your degree to your career aspirations and study a general Enterprise Data Science stream or focus your learning with one of two specialisations – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, or Data Analytics.
- Choose from two different pathways of research in your masters degree – the research project track (develop a thesis in an independent project) or the research training track (gain specialised skills to prepare for a professional career).
- This masters degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), giving eligibility for ACS membership, and recognition by ACS for certification.
When you study a MS in Data Science at UniSQ, you will enhance your key transferrable skills such as communication, leadership, teamwork, collaboration and critical thinking, giving you a solid foundation in the IT industry.
By participating in research projects/ training during your Master of Data Science study, you’ll learn about meaningful real-world data science experiences that you can use to positively impact our increasingly data reliant world.
The entry requirements to study a Master of Data Science (also known as a MS in Data Science) will vary depending on the education provider you choose.
At UniSQ you need to have a 3-year bachelor degree from an Australian university or a minimum of 5 years’ professional work experience to gain entry into our data science masters program.
If you don’t meet the entry requirements, UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees as a pathway to UniSQ’s Master of Data Science online in Australia or on-campus.
For further information on entry requirements, please view the entry requirements section of this page.
If you enjoy analysing data, analytical challenges and want to build on your existing skill set to advance in your career, a Masters in Data Science may be for you. By studying data science, you can open the door to an array of job opportunities, including:
- business manager
- data analyst
- computer programmer
- database administrator
- data engineer
- data scientist
- IT manager.
If you want to continue to enhance your Information and Communication Technology knowledge, you can use your MS in Data Science degree at a stepping-stone into a PhD.
Are you passionate about all things data including correlating, reading and interpreting data? If so, a career in data science may be right for you. By using modern tools and techniques you will have the knowledge and skills needed to find patterns and derive meaning from data which influence business decisions within your organisation.
A research masters is a good option if you want to contribute to the development of new knowledge through the completion of data science research project. It is also likely to assist you with career progression or launching into the job change you may be considering.
- UniSQ’s Master in Data Science is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), giving eligibility for ACS membership, and recognition by ACS for certification.
- Tailor your learning experience to suit your interests and career goals. You can choose from two different research pathways with UniSQ’s Master of Data Science – a research project or research training.
- Study our Master in Data Science online or on-campus. Regardless of how you choose to study, you’ll experience the same level of support and opportunity to connect with others as a UniSQ MS in Data Science online student.
Your earning potential after completing a MS in Data Science will vary significantly depending on your area of specialisation, the industry you work in and your location.
According to Seek, the typical salary of a Data Scientist in Australia is over AUS 100 000.