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Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Course Content
Creating Web Applications
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
Introduction to Data Science
Core unit
Data Management for the Big Data Age
Core unit
Technology Design Project
Core unit
Programming Principles and Practices
Core unit
Cloud Engineering
Core unit
Data Visualisation
Core unit
Advanced Threats in AI and Data Security
Core unit
Technology Innovation Research and Project
Core unit, 25.0 credit points
Big Data
Core unit
Machine Learning
Core unit
Technology Application Project
Core unit
Advanced Software Development
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
Internet Security
Elective unit
Software Quality and Testing
Elective unit
Common Questions
Participating in industry-based project units is mandatory in the Master of Data Science. Through the capstone project, students are deeply involved in project execution with industry clients from external organisations or businesses to deliver usable solutions to real-world problems. Students achieving a credit average are also eligible to apply for an internship project unit (ICT80004) to work as an intern in industry.
For 2026, the indicative yearly tuition fee for international students is $34,610 AUD, with a total course fee of $69,220 AUD. For domestic students in a Commonwealth Supported Place, the yearly fee is $9,537 AUD with a total of $19,074 AUD. Fees are estimates only and subject to change based on individual circumstances at enrolment.
To qualify for the Master of Data Science, students must complete 200 credit points comprising twelve (12) core units (175 credit points) and two (2) elective units (25 credit points). The program is also structured so that completing 8 core units entitles students to a Graduate Certificate, and completing additional core and elective units entitles students to a Graduate Diploma.
Yes, the Master of Data Science at Swinburne University of Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Part-time study options are available for domestic students.
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