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Graduate Certificate in Data Science

PostgraduateUON-DSC-GCE2026

Course information for 2026 intake View information for 2025 course intake

The essential professional skills in data

Up-skill for career opportunities with this specialised data science course. You’ll study big data, data wrangling, and more. Get ready to model real-world situations, think abstractly, and interpret data. Keep up with an evolving industry. 

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Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
6 months full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
4

Indicative first year fee

$14,270

Fee details

Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Graduate Certificate in Data Science

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Career opportunities

Be at the forefront of an emerging field. Companies are now recognising the importance of the value of data and how this can be integrated into business strategy. This program offers a gateway to a world of diverse opportunities. Leverage your expertise to drive innovation and make data-driven decisions. Propel your organisation towards success in the data-driven era. 

Graduates may qualify for the following roles within the industry: 

Data Scientist 

Data Analyst 

Data and Insights Expert 

Researcher 

Big Data Specialist 

Information Security Analyst 

Software engineer 

Laboratory technician 

Machine learning engineer 

GIS specialist 

Data architect.

Australian job snapshots

Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.

RoleEarnings Employment change
ICT Business and Systems AnalystsOver $120K Up 62.5%
Intelligence and Policy Analysts$93K to $120K Up 22.6%
Intelligence Officers$93K to $120K

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Software and Applications Programmers$93K to $120K Up 38.1%
Software EngineersN/A^

N/A^

^ There is no data available

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