Master of Data Science

Become job-ready and prepared to tackle complex data science challenges and play a leading role in the future development of data science solutions globally. This is the most comprehensive data science program in australia, combining high-level analytical and technical skills with industry-specific knowledge and essential professional attributes. 

• It's also one of the few programs in the world to offer you a cross-disciplinary education with direct industry contact and practical experience in the exciting field of data science.
• You'll study advanced topics from computing, statistics and mathematics, and your choice of electives from business, finance, health or science. Across the program, you'll learn how to make informed decisions in data-intensive environments.
• You'll use relevant big data tools and technologies and develop essential knowledge about the ethical use of data, legal considerations, communication and more. In your final year, you'll also complete projects relevant to industry.
• Since data underpins the digital economy, there are enormous opportunities for data scientists to revolutionise the way we work, live and communicate. With a Master of Data Science you'll be expertly prepared to work in Australia or overseas across a large number of industry sectors, government agencies and high technology companies, as well as consulting and market research firms.

State-of-the-art facilities

• The school is home to facilities including a big data lab with relevant tools and technologies; more than 400 Windows, Unix and Apple workstations; more than 20 specialist computer labs (including 10 with 24-hour access); and a university-wide 802.11ac Wi-Fi network.

Program highlights

• Benefit from the most comprehensive data science program in Australia.
• Study advanced topics from computing, statistics and mathematics.
• Learn how to make informed decisions in data-intensive environments.
• Graduate with a combination of high-level technical skills and a capacity for creative and disruptive thinking.

How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Research experience

What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

• Introduction to Data Science
• Responsible Data Science
• Data Analytics at Scale
• Machine Learning

Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

• Market researcher
• Data scientist
• Risk analyst
• Supply chain analyst
• Business intelligence analyst
• Data miner
• Big data engineer
• Portfolio manager
• Actuarial and analytics consultant
• Software developer

Next steps after graduation

• Master of Data Science graduates will be expertly prepared to work in Australia or overseas across a large number of industry sectors, government agencies, and technology companies, as well as in consulting and market-research firms.
• In China alone, the market for big data is experiencing an annual growth of more than 30 per cent based on expenditure of 10 Billion RMB since 2015.
• The median salary of data scientists is typically reported in six-digit figures and in China it is reported to be 3.5 times higher than in comparable positions.