Graduate Diploma in Data Science

With a strong applications focus, this program provides a grounding in the nature of data and skills required to embark on data driven investigations. Data plays an increasingly important role in this digital age across most occupations. The Master of Data Science recognises that extracting information from data has become a science in itself, blending skillsets from mathematics, statistics and computing. As a graduate you will have the knowledge and skills required to operate effectively in a data-driven world. Study and save: Discounted student fees are available through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) when undertaking this course in 2026. Offered as a Grad Certificate/Grad Diploma qualification of 80 credit points, it is normally completed in 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time. It is delivered at Western Sydney University's Parramatta South campus. Graduates pursue roles such as Data Analyst, Data Engineer and Data Scientist. It is administered within Western Sydney University's Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences academic area. Subjects include Systems Analysis and Database Management Systems, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Social Media Intelligence and Data Engineering Fundamentals. Intakes are offered in Autumn.