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Postgraduate · Data Science & AI · 📍 Sydney, Australia

MDataSc Data Science

University of Sydney

Duration
1.5 years Full-time
Next intake
February 2027
Indicative annual fee
A$54,000 / year
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Course overview

A graduate conversion programme in data science covering machine learning, data management and visual analytics, open to graduates of any quantitative discipline.

Sydney's banks, telcos and tech firms hire data science graduates at scale.

Key modules

  • Foundations of Data Science
  • Machine Learning and Data Mining
  • Data Management
  • Visual Analytics
  • Statistical Modelling
  • Capstone Project

Entry requirements

Academic

A bachelor's degree with a credit average and some quantitative background.

English language

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 85 overall
  • PTE Academic: 61 overall

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route, we advise on those free of charge.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • 🗓️ February 2027
  • 🗓️ July 2027

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Australia.

  • Data Scientist
  • Data Engineer
  • Analytics Consultant
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Insights Analyst

Post-study work in Australia: 2–4 years (subclass 485). Read the Australia student visa guide.

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MDataSc Data Science: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for MDataSc Data Science at University of Sydney?

A bachelor's degree with a credit average and some quantitative background. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 85 overall; PTE Academic 61 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements free of charge.

How much does MDataSc Data Science cost?

Indicative tuition is A$54,000 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is completely free.

When can I start MDataSc Data Science?

This course has intakes in February 2027, July 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

Is the university placement service really free?

Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.