Master of Data Science

Master of Data Science

The University of Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Master of Data Science
Duration1 Year
LevelMasters Program
  • The program is designed for people who are passionate about drawing meaningful knowledge from data to drive business decision-making or research output
  • The Program comprises core units, elective units and a capstone project where the applicants can implement their skills to handle a real-world data science problem
  • The Master of Data Science equip the graduate to operate independently as a data scientist within any application domain
  • Enable applicants to develop analytical and technical skills to use data science to guide strategic decisions in their area of expertise
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees2664275 INR
Hostel & Meals1808342 INR
Insurance29672 INR
Student Services and Amenities Fee16995 INR
Residence Application Fee5609 INR
Lifestyle expenses335418 INR
Total2196036 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors65.0%
  • The applicant is required to have:
    • A four-year Australian bachelor's degree with honours in a quantitative discipline* with a minimum credit average (65 per cent), or
    • An equivalent qualification with a research component or an Australian master's degree in a quantitative discipline* with a minimum credit average (65 per cent), or equivalent qualification, or
    • The University of Sydney Graduate Certificate in Data Science with a minimum credit average (65 per cent), or equivalent or higher qualification
    • *A quantitative discipline includes data science, computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, economics, finance or other disciplines that are deemed equivalent. As a guideline, the curriculum of a quantitative discipline should include some study of mathematics including statistics at the tertiary level
  • Some background in computing (specifically in programming and in data management as taught in the Graduate Certificate in Data Science) is assumed. Applicants who hold a three-year bachelor's degree without honours in a quantitative discipline can apply to the Master of Data Science based on employment experience if they can demonstrate a minimum of two years relevant industry experience in IT or Data Science/Data Analytics. This must be supported by a CV and proof of work experience (in the form of an official letter from the employer including details of your position, dates of employment and job description
ExamsTOEFL: 85
  • With 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing

IELTS: 6.5
  • With a minimum of 6.0 in each band 

PTE: 61
  • With a minimum result of 54 in each band

Additional info
  • Applicants who have undertaken a bachelor’s degree or other approved tertiary qualifications where the instruction for their qualification (teaching, assessment, and examination) was entirely in English will be waived from the English requirement
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