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Master of Data Science

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  • University/Institute Name Edith Cowan University
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration2 years
  • Application deadlineFeb 2026
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Position Details (Master's)

The Master of Data Science (M.D.S.) at Edith Cowan Universityprovides the necessary foundations in the disciplines of mathematics, statistics and computer science, and develops student knowledge and skills in some of the key tools and techniques relevant to data science.

Data Science is an inter-disciplinary field, drawing on mathematics, statistics, and computer science, that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data.

Data Science is a significant area of growth and potential employment in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Career Opportunities

This Master of Data Science (M.D.S.) at Edith Cowan University provides students with the opportunity to engage in a semester-long work-orientated project or a work-integrated experience. This provides an excellent springboard for employment following this degree. Career pathways available to data science graduates include data scientist, data analyst, machine learning scientist, statistician, informatician, computational scientist. Graduates of this course will also have the option to pursue further study at the PhD level.

Courses include:

  • Biostatistics
  • Applied Multivariate Statistics
  • Science Communication and Ethics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Systems Analysis and Database Design

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Feb 2026