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Graduate Certificate in Data Science

Location

Online

Study Mode

Online

Outcomes

Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Scientist, Database Administrator, Machine Learning Engineer, Market Research Analyst, Market Researcher

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Qualification

Graduate Certificate

Awarded By

UNSW Online

Duration

Accelerated; complete in as little as 8 months

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

FEE-HELP, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

FEE-HELP

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

Course Rundown

The online Graduate Certificate in Data Science at UNSW covers the foundational skills of data science as applied in computer science, economics and mathematics. It also includes programming, statistics and data systems.

The program provides you with the skills that employers demand in a fast-tracked model, plus gives you a pathway to study the Graduate Diploma in Data Science and Master of Data Science.

Courses are delivered online in seven-week intensive blocks, which means you could graduate with a Graduate Certificate in as little as 8 months.

Eligibility

To do this course, you’ll need:

A recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in Data Science or cognate discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics); OR
A recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in a non-cognate discipline AND have sufficient Data Science background as indicated by an average of 65 or above across three Level III courses in Mathematics and/or Statistics and/or Computer Science and/or Econometrics; OR
To have completed a degree in a non-cognate discipline AND have sufficient Data Science background as indicated by at least two years of experience in a data science or data analytics role; AND
To be proficient in the English language.

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What You’ll Learn

This course is comprised of 4 subjects:

Core subjects:

Principles of Programming
Foundations of Data Science
Statistical Inference for Data Scientists

Elective subjects (choose one):

Strategic Decision Making
Database Systems

Why study with UNSW Online

Study 100% Online with UNSW. A World Leader

UNSW is a globally recognised leader in education, with a focus on industry applicable programs. When you study online with UNSW, you can expect to learn from world-class academics and collaborate with ambitious, like-minded individuals.

Study at Australia’s Global University. Anywhere, anytime

Studying online at UNSW means that you have the flexibility to shape your studies to fit your life and career goals. The programs have been designed with busy working professionals in mind so you can study one course at a time, 100% online & accelerated, whilst working full-time.

Designed by Industry for Industry

The UNSW online programs have been developed in close consultation with industry experts equipping you with applicable and career-related skills. UNSW is ranked in the top 3 universities in Australia for graduate employability, and is 27th in the world (QS University World Rankings by Graduate Employability, 2020) with each program offering advanced disciplinary depth, giving you access to the latest thinking and current research.

Student Support

Student Admissions Advisors: Investing in the right program for you is important to us and we’re here to help you every step of the way. Our Student Enrolment Advisors are available to assist you with all your program and enrolment queries. Student Success Advisors: Studying online does not mean studying alone. We are here to help you make your difference. Throughout your study journey, you will be able to turn to your Student Success Advisor (SSA), who is committed to assisting you at every stage, from enrolment through to graduation. Your SSA is on hand to help with all non-academic queries by phone or email.

Where Will It Lead Me?

When you graduate, you’ll receive a Graduate Certificate in Data Science from UNSW.

Skilled data scientists are in high demand and the online Graduate Certificate in Data Science will establish you as an expert in data science, enabling you to seek employment opportunities in a wide variety of industries.

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