University of Wollongong
Master of Computing (Data Analytics)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Enhance your work readiness skills by incorporating academic learning with practical application, with several subjects featuring embedded Work Integrated Learning.
Course overview
The Master of Computing (Data Analytics) is committed to developing the next generation of computing professionals who possess broad knowledge and a deep understanding of technical, managerial and ethical aspects of computing practices.
The data analytics specialisation has a focus on applying cutting edge technologies to deliver data driven insights and intelligence.
This degree is designed for graduates with a computing background who wish to upskill and graduates without a computing background who wish to enter the booming field of computing.
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
The Master of Computing (Data Analytics) requires the completion of 72 credit points and students must satisfy all course requirements for the degree outlined in the course structure below:
Core subjects (36 credit points each)
- Programming and Data Structures
- Data Management Systems
- System Analysis and Project Management
- Web Development
- Security Essentials
- Strategic Network Design
Data Analytics major (18 credit points)
Complete three subjects from the following:
- Information Visualisation and Decision Support
- Enterprise Web Development
- Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
- Enterprise Architecture Design and Systems Integration
Capstone (12 credit points)
- Capstone - Wollongong Campus
Electives (six credit points)
Complete one of the following subjects.
- Security, Ethics and Professionalism
- Information Design and Content Management
- Trading and Dealing in Capital Markets
Entry requirements
Recognised three-year Bachelor degree in any area.
Applicants with other qualifications and substantial relevant professional experience may be considered.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants with a Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Information Technology, or a Bachelor of Business Information Systems or equivalent may apply for up to 24 credit points of credit (one session).
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics - Students who have completed this course can be awarded six credit points if unspecified credit.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
On completion, you will be able to work in various roles to enable IT and data-driven innovation, including:
- Data analyst
- Big data specialist
- Data engineer
- Data architect
- Data systems developer
- System analyst
- Software solution architect and developer
Learning outcomes
Students graduating from this course will be able to:
- Apply professional computing approaches to solve complex problems in a variety of industries.
- Identify, understand, communicate and work with technical, societal, managerial, and ethical facets of computing solutions.
- Research, synthesise and apply key information and expert judgement in computing practices.
- Engage in independent learning to update own knowledge in the field and keep pace with innovations in computing techniques, industry trends and standards.
- Work as an individual and as a member of a team in a manner consistent with ethical and professional standards.
Fees and CSP
Total indicative course tuition fee (2025): $53,784 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Total indicative course tuition fee (2025): $13,382 - $14,928 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
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 subjects.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the 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.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.