Graduate Certificate in Data Science
Degree Level Postgraduate
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Start Date
February
July
Campus
Mawson Lakes
Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time
Program Code
LCDS
SATAC Code
4GC077 (Internal)
Study as
Full-time
or part-time
Mode
On-campus/Online
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Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Data Science, an applicant must:
- hold a Bachelor degree in Information Technology, or in Mathematics from a recognised higher education institution OR
- have a minimum of three years professional experience.
Applicants with a Bachelor degree from fields other than Information Technology or Mathematics, plus a minimum of 1 years professional experience, are also encouraged to apply and will be assessed on a case by case basis.
Aim
To provide graduates with a foundation for further postgraduate study in data science.
Content & Structure
This program consists of 18 units of study, enables students who enter with either a mathematics or information technology background to develop, through providing alternative pathways for each, a set of foundation skills in Data Science that will prepare the student for further study in data science.
Study at the new Adelaide University in 2026
The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia are combining their strengths to create a new university for the future, Adelaide University, opening in January 2026.
From 4 August 2025, the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students.
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