Federation University of Australia
Graduate Diploma of Data Science
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Develop fundamental skills in computer science and statistics, required to enter the rapidly changing demands of a data-driven job market.
Course overview
You may progress onto further study with our Masters study option and pursue a career in data science related areas such as health care, finance, government administration and IT industries.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete the following units totaling to 120 credit points.
Core Units
- Foundations of Programming
- Professional Research and Communication
- Data Science for All
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Statistics and R
- Electives
Entry requirements
Entry requirements (non year 12)
Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study
This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Compulsory: Successful completion of and undergraduate degree at AQF level seven in an area of science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, information technology or business.
Applicants will be required to demonstrate previous studies in introductory mathematics and at least once information technology course in their undergraduate degree. If this cannot be demonstrated, an approved elective course must be selected in the first semester of study to meet the prerequisite requirements.
English language requirements
Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies might count towards this course (which means you could finish it sooner). Use our credit search to find out if that’s the case.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
- Business Analyst
- Data Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Data Warehouse Operator
- Statistician
Fees and CSP
Indicative full-time fee in 2025: $9,314 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and average based on a typical course load for the first year of this course. Your actual cost may vary depending on the specific units you choose to enrol in.
You will also need to pay the student services and amenities fee. Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
The Australian Government allocates certain numbers of Commonwealth Supported Places to universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.