If you are a student of computer science and you are looking for a good course in Australia then you have a great opportunity to apply for the Data Science Course Melbourne. The University of Melbourne has announced a remarkable opportunity for all international students to join any of the data science courses available for all international students.
Data Science Course Melbourne
Master of Data Science
- University Name: University of Melbourne
- Duration: 2 years full time
- Mode (Location): On campus (Parkville)
- Intake: February
- Fees: AUD $52,256 (2024 indicative first-year fee)
- English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
Course structure
The Master of Data Science is a 200-point program, made up of:
- 3 Core statistics subjects (37.5 points)
- 3 Core computer science subjects (37.5 points)
- Elective subjects (50 points), including prerequisite subjects if needed (up to 50 points), data science or professional skills subjects, or a research project.
- Capstone data science project (25 points)
Your elective subjects will be tailored to you, hanging on your prior educational experience and your claims.
First, you’ll need to look at whether you need any requirement subjects:
- If you have a statistics background, you’ll complete computer science prerequisite subjects.
- If you have a computer science background, you’ll complete statistics prerequisite subjects.
- If you meet both the computer science and statistics prerequisites, no prerequisite subjects are needed.
Computer science background
If you have a computer science background, you may need to take the following subjects (as part of your elective component, to satisfy the prerequisites for the statistics core subjects):
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Methods of Mathematical Statistics
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A First Course In Statistical Learning
Statistics background
If you have a statistics background you may need to take the following subjects (as part of your elective component, to satisfy the prerequisites for the computer science core subjects).
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Programming and Software Development
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Algorithms and Complexity
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Elements of Data Processing
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Database Systems & Information Modelling
Admission criteria
If you want to be a part of the data science course then you have to follow the admission criteria given below:
- An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent), AND
- At least 12.5 credit points (one standard subject) of university-level computer science (or equivalent) with content focused on computer programming, AND
- Successfully completed MAST10006 Calculus 2 AND MAST10007 Linear Algebra (or their equivalents).
About Selection
The university has a selection committee and the selection committee will check your previous education and will check your educational performance. If they need some other additional documents then they will ask you to submit more documents according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.
Career outcomes
Our graduates go on to work as data scientists and analysts, software engineers, data infrastructure engineers, business intelligence analysts, and statisticians.
Employers in this field include:
- Consulting firms such as EY, KPMG and Accenture
- Financial services companies including Citibank, ANZ, CBA, and NAB
- IT and telecommunication companies such as IBM, Microsoft, and Telstra
- Government departments and organizations, such as the Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Universities and public research institutions such as the CSIRO.
Fees
International full-fee (IFP) places are available for this course
2024 fees
- Indicative first year feeAUD$52,256
- Indicative total course feeAUD$107,124
2025 fees
- Indicative first year feeAUD$56,992
- Indicative total course feeAUD$119,684
Available scholarships For International Students:
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Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship
Our most significant award for school leavers, the Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship is a compelling possibility for high-achieving students from Australia and overseas.
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Narrm Scholarship
The Narrm Scholarship Program provides financial, academic, and well-being support to eligible undergraduate students who apply through our Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS), Access Melbourne.
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Research Training Program Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by the Australian Commonwealth Government and the University of Melbourne and offered to high-achieving domestic and international research students.
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Westpac Scholars
The Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship is awarded to two exceptional individuals per year to support postgraduate study at the University of Melbourne.
How to apply Data Science Course Melbourne?
1. Review entry requirements and eligibility
- Check the entry requirements tab of this course page and ensure you meet the admission criteria.
- Review the English language requirements.
- If you are applying for multiple courses, ensure you have confirmed your preference order.
2. Gather your supporting documentation
As part of your application, you’ll be required to submit:
- Transcripts and detailed information related to all previous studies you have undertaken and/or completed, including an explanation of the grading system used and official certified English translation of any document that is not written in English. View further information about supporting documentation.
- Evidence of meeting the University’s English language requirements.
- An official syllabus or subject description (in English) for completed subjects you believe satisfy the course prerequisites.
3. Submit your application
- To get started, begin your application here.
- If you need help applying, you can find an overseas representative* to help you lodge your application, accept your offer, and apply for a student visa.