Study Master of Data Science (Professional) at James Cook University Brisbane (Operated by Russo Higher Education) in Australia,
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What will I learn?

JCU students have the advantage of learning how to apply data science skills to tropical, regional, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contexts. Benefit from industry expertise with courses taught by data scientists, SAS partnership and certification, and access to the SAS data Science Academy. Learn to exercise your professional judgment to suit specific circumstances and have the opportunity to complete a substantial research-based project. Your capstone project will allow you to build a portfolio to showcase your expertise. Upon graduating, you will be across recent developments and modern challenges in data science and equipped with skills in key areas including machine learning, data mining, algorithm development, and advanced modelling.You will have senior industry contacts, experience with real-world projects, and a foundational understanding of technology that allows you to adapt to every innovation. You will know when and how to apply computing languages and computational tools for data acquisition, queries, management, analysis, and visualisation.

CRICOS

102256E

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$35,480.00 (US$ 23,382) per year
Rent (Share accommodation) - 95 to 215 (Per Week)
Start date

March 2026

Venue

James Cook University Brisbane

349 Queen Street,

Brisbane,

Queensland,

4000, BRISBANE, Australia

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$35,480.00 (US$ 23,382) per year
Rent (Share accommodation) - 95 to 215 (Per Week)
Start date

September 2026

Venue

James Cook University Brisbane

349 Queen Street,

Brisbane,

Queensland,

4000, BRISBANE, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

AQF level 7 bachelor degree; or minimum five years relevant industry experience in IT or Data Science/Data Analytics; or equivalent

IELTS: 6.5 (no sub score below 6.0), PEARSON (PTE Academic): 58 (no component less than 54), TOEFL ibt: 86 (no component less than 21), AEMG English for Academic Purposes Direct Entry Program (AEAP DEP) Final Exam: Overall 70% with no exam sub-score below 70%, C1 Advanced/ C2 Proficiency: 176 (no component less than 169), JCUCEAP: EAP Level 4.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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