Graduate Certificate in Data Science

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    Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR
  • Duration

    6 months full-time
    (or part-time equiv.)
  • Start Dates

    January, May and September
  • Location


Launch your career in big data

Data science is a driving force throughout society the world over—from business and industry to health science and social justice. It is currently one of the fastest-growing professions in Australia, with matching demand for data scientists in the workforce.

Data scientists are uncovering trends and preferences, informing policies, and enabling evidence-based solutions to complex problems. Career opportunities abound—and our Graduate Certificate in Data Science will equip you to play a valuable role.

What will you do?

You will:

  • gain an understanding of data science content, technologies and practices, and how the discipline can inform organisational change
  • build skills in evaluating, developing and applying best-practice analytics tools and techniques, in real-world settings
  • expand your awareness of data science’s social and ethical aspects
  • develop presentation and visualisation skills to effectively communicate data patterns and relationships
  • learn to use data science to solve industry and social problems—including in your intended or existing domain.

Supporting the certificate’s alignment with real-world workplace practice, all assessment will be project and assignment-based.

How will you study?

This program is able to be studied in either part-time, standard full-time or accelerated mode—enabling you to undertake your studies at a pace and level of commitment that suits you. For further i