Course

Master of Data Science

The University of Sydney · Sydney · The University of Sydney · Engineering, IT & Computing

Masters On Campus

Key facts

Campus
The University of Sydney · Camperdown
City
Sydney, New South Wales
Qualification
Masters
Duration
1.5 year
Delivery
On Campus
Annual tuition · 2026
AUD 57,900 (indicative)

Start dates

  • Semester 1 The University of Sydney
  • Semester 2 The University of Sydney

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic — 6.5 overall (no band below 6)

    A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band

  • TOEFL iBT — 85 overall

    A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing

  • PTE Academic — 64 overall (no band below 60)

    A minimum result of 64 overall and a minimum result of 60 in each band

Academic entry requirements

  • To be eligible for admission, an applicant is required to have: • a three year Australian bachelor's degree in a cognate discipline that demonstrates a background in computer programming or statistics with a minimum credit average (65 percent), or • the University of Sydney Graduate Diploma in Data Science with a minimum credit average (65 percent), or a qualification deemed to be equivalent; or • completed 24 credit points of the University of Sydney Graduate Diploma in Data Science or Graduate Certificate in Data Science with a minimum credit average (65 percent). The 24 credit points must include 12 credit points of Data Science Core units and 12 credit points of Data Science specialist elective units. If you have the equivalent of an Australian AQF Level 8 degree or above in a cognate discipline, you may be eligible for a Reduced Volume of Learning (RVL) of up to 24 credit points or 0.5 years/1 semester.

About this course

Master of Data Science is a masters course at The University of Sydney in Sydney, New South Wales. It is listed as 1.5 year of study. Published intakes include Semester 1, Semester 2. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 57,900 for 2026 (indicative). The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6).

Course details come from the Educircle verified catalogue, sourced from official university publications. Where a figure is not shown, the university has not published it — an Educircle counsellor confirms it with the institution before you apply.

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Administrative details

Course code
DMADATASC2000-0
CRICOS
108764C

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated October 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.