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Master of Data Science

Turn data puzzles into career wins with a 100% master’s degree that fits your life and fuels your future.

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Time investment: Up to 2 years full-time, Up to 6 years part-time

Location: Online

Cost: AUD 34,800

Language: English

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Let data lead your future

From AI breakthroughs to climate modelling and market trends, data is rewriting the way we understand the world. That means demand for data-savvy professionals is only growing—and fast.

UNE’s Master of Data Science equips you with the tools to turn raw data into real insight. You’ll build core skills in programming, analytics, AI, and machine learning, while exploring how data drives decision-making across business, science, health, and government.

Whether you’re upskilling or switching fields, this 100% online degree empowers you to think critically, analyse ethically, and uncover insights that shape better outcomes.

Learn numbers talk

This degree goes beyond spreadsheets and coding. You’ll learn how to ask the right question and let data do the talking.

Throughout this immersive programme, you’ll explore topics like big data analytics, AI, statistical modelling, data wrangling, and programming in Python and R.

Through hands-on projects, you’ll figure out how to extract, clean, visualise, and interpret data to solve real-world problems. You’ll also dive into the ethical and social dimensions of data science—so you won’t just work with data, you’ll understand its impact.

By the end, you’ll be fluent in the language of data and ready to apply your skills across industries from finance and tech to health, education, and the public sector.

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Get a degree that carries weight

UNE’s Master of Data Science is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society, meeting national standards for advanced ICT education. Through the Seoul Accord, your qualification is also recognised in countries across Asia, North America, and Europe, giving you a competitive edge at home and abroad.

You’ll learn from experts in AI, bioinformatics, and statistical science, all while studying 100% online with UNE’s trusted digital learning platform.

With 24/7 tutor support, structured flexibility, and content aligned to real industry needs, you’ll be set up for success—whether you’re advancing your current career or stepping into a new one.

Where you’ll be studying

Study online with the University of New England (UNE)

UNE is a pioneer in distance education, delivering flexible, high-quality learning for over 70 years.

With a strong reputation for academic excellence and student support, UNE’s online programmes are designed to fit around your life, wherever you are.

Learn from expert academics in an inclusive digital environment and graduate with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to advance your career on your terms.

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Learning outcomes

Follow the data trail

Understand the key tools, theories, and methods that drive advanced data science practice.

Map the data life cycle

Analyse how data flows through organisations and synthesise insights across its stages.

Solve with science

Apply advanced problem-solving techniques to implement real-world data analysis solutions.

Speak data fluently

Communicate effectively with experts and non-experts to gather requirements and shape data strategies.

Bring ideas to life

Plan and deliver a research-based project that integrates statistics, coding, and data science principles.

Stay two steps ahead

Evaluate emerging research and tech developments through critical engagement with expert sources.

Code with conscience

Act ethically and responsibly with data, staying alert to legal and social implications.

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Additional information

To apply, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements:

Bachelor’s degree (in any discipline)
Bachelor’s in a relevant field
Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, or Honours degree in a relevant field
Relevant overseas Bachelor’s degree

Relevant fields include: Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, IT, Maths, Software Engineering, or Statistics.

Once you apply, UNE will review your qualifications and place you in the right course structure based on your background.

All UNE programmes are delivered in English, so you’ll need to demonstrate one of the following qualifications for eligibility:

IELTS Academic: Overall 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
TOEFL iBT: Overall 79 (with at least 22 in writing)
PTE Academic: Overall score of 57 (no skill below 50)
Successful completion of an approved English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program
One year of full-time study (within the last 5 years) in a country where English is the official language and sole medium of instruction
A pass in an approved English subject at Australian Year 12 level (or recognised equivalent)
Current registration with a recognised body (e.g. AHPRA, NESA) with English requirements equivalent to or higher than UNE’s standards

UNE’s online degrees give you the freedom to shape your learning through a flexible mix of core modules, major-specific units, and electives.

Core modules build essential business skills and knowledge to set you up for success.
Major-specific units let you dive deeper into your selected field.
Electives give you the chance to explore topics outside your major and expand your perspective.

This modular approach helps you gain a strong foundation while tailoring your degree to suit your goals.

This degree holds Professional Level accreditation from the Australian Computer Society, which means it meets nationally recognised standards for computing education.

Through the Seoul Accord, this accreditation is also recognised internationally, helping your qualification gain acceptance in several other countries.

This degree helps you keep up in one of the world’s fastest-growing fields, where the demand for skilled professionals remains high for the foreseeable future. Let your tech career take off in roles like:

Data scientist
Business intelligence analyst
Data engineer or architect
Data strategist
Healthcare data manager
Bioinformatics analyst

Whichever path you choose, you’ll be supported by a university with 19 consecutive years of five-star Overall Experience ratings and ranked in the top 20% of Australian universities for Graduate Full-time Employment.