
Master of Data Science
Federation University Australia
Course Details
The Master of Data Science postgraduate degree has been designed to meet the AQF level 9 requirements, consists of 14 units, is taught in English and normally takes 2 years of full-time study or part-time equivalent. Students are admitted based on having completed a previous bachelors level qualification at AQF 7 or equivalent. The course structure includes 11 core units and three elective units. Students are required to complete two 30 credit point project courses (60 credit point project in total) which the student can use to undertake either an applied industry based project, or complete a research oriented thesis.The Master of Data Science will equip graduate with a comprehensive suite of tools they need to manage, manipulate, analyse and visualise data coming from various sources such as science, business and society, putting students in high demand for careers across a range of industries. Gain valuable industry experience with 30 days of paid placement through Federation Co-op.
Qualification: Master Degree (By Coursework)
Course structure: 240 credit points over 2 years, including 30 days of paid placement through Federation Co-op.
CRICOS Code: 118376K
Start date: March, and July 2026
Address
Mount Helen (Ballarat)
University Drive
BALLARAT, Victoria, 3350
Attendance options
Full-time - 2 years
Total tuition costs
AUD $82,800
ENTRY CRITERIA*
OVERALL IELTS: 6
CRICOS Code: 118376K
Start date: November 2025, March 2026, July 2026
Address
Melbourne City
470 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
Attendance options
Full-time - 2 years
Total tuition costs
AUD $82,800
ENTRY CRITERIA*
OVERALL IELTS: 6
* Note that TOEFL and IELTS scores are indicative of overall requirements in either test. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the educator for a more detailed breakdown of requirements. Note also that where TOEFL and IELTS scores are published applicants will typically require one or the other.