With highly specialised expertise thats widely sought-after in this information age, data scientists extract value from huge volumes of data to drive innovation and transformation across industries.
The Master of Data Science course teaches you how to explore data and discover its potential – how to find innovative solutions to real problems in science, business and government, from technology start-ups to global organisations.
With a degree in science, engineering, arts or computing, you can pursue a Master of Data Science, gaining skills in data management, data analytics and data processing – skills needed in this fast-growing field.
Here are some careers you could pursue with a master's degree in data science:
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March 2025
Monash University Malaysia
Jalan Lagoon Selatan,
BANDAR SUNWAY,
Selangor,
47500, Malaysia
To enroll in a course at Monash University, you must be at least 17 years old.
To apply for the Master of Data Science, you must meet either one of the criteria below:
Entry level 1: 96 points to complete (Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time)
Entry level 2: 72 points to complete (Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time)
The pathway to Entry Level 1 or Entry Level 2 is subject to an internal assessment of the applicant's qualification to conform to the MQA Program Standards for Computing.
English language requirements:
IELTS (Academic)/IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic)/IELTS Online: Overall score: 6.5; Listening score: 6.0; Reading score: 6.0; Writing score: 6.0; Speaking score: 6.0
TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition (American Test of English as a Foreign Language): Total Score: 79; Listening score: 12; Reading score: 13; Writing score: 21; Speaking score: 18
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English): Overall score: 58; Listening score: 50; Reading score: 50; Writing score: 50; Speaking score: 50
C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)) or C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)): Overall score: 176; Listening score:169; Reading score: 169; Writing score: 169; Speaking score: 169
Application Deadlines:
February intake (Semester 1): 20 December 2024
July intake (Semester 2): 16 May 2025
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Monash University Malaysia is the third largest campus of Monash University, ranked 37th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025).