University of New England
Graduate Certificate in Data Science
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationUNE's Graduate Certificate in Data Science allows you to expand your expertise in data science to solve challenging problems using large and diverse data sets while you broaden your career opportunities in this booming industry.
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Data Science with UNE?
Data science specialists are in high demand thanks to the amount of data now available in workplaces worldwide. Data provides the basis for sensible, evidence-based decision making. Organisations and industries from business to health and science need skilled professionals who can tap into vast and diverse data streams to extract their meaning and value. Data scientists are responsible for building intelligent systems, mastering intuitive processes and bringing structure to data.
Demand translates to opportunities for appropriately skilled and qualified workers. Average salaries for data science professionals with postgraduate qualifications in Australia are over $130,000 a year. Seek.com.au forecasts jobs growth of 12.9 per cent in the sector over the next five years.
Our course will suit you if you have a relevant undergraduate degree in an area such as computer science, data science, information technology or statistics and wish to extend your specialisation in data science. You will also have the option to continue to further postgraduate study.
At UNE you will focus on learning how to build data science tools and software from the ground up. This will give you a more in-depth understanding of how to develop databases, machine learning and artificial intelligence than courses that simply teach you how to use commercially available software. You will work with programming languages such as R, Python and Matlab to build real-world solutions to data science problems.
By studying with UNE, you are choosing an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.
Delivery mode
University of New England offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Armidale
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
You can apply for this course if you have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Information Systems
- Mathematics
- Software Engineering
- Statistics
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Data Science will prepare you for the following roles.
Workforce Analyst
A Workforce Analyst examines workplace systems and processes to find ways to improve efficiency. You might recommend changes to staffing arrangemen...
Market Research Analyst
A Market Research Analyst studies market conditions to help organisations understand potential sales of a product or service. You might work in var...
Data Scientist
A Data Scientist looks for trends in data to provide information that guides organisational decisions. You might work for a retail business to prov...
About University of New England
UNE is the highest rated Australian university for student satisfaction.
Canstar Blue awarded UNE ‘Most Satisfied Students’ in the National Universities, Online Universities and NSW Universities categories in 2022. We are also the only Australian public university awarded the maximum 5 stars for Overall Experience 17 years in a row by the Good Universities Guide.
Whether it’s our commitment to teaching quality, the excellent employment outcomes of our graduates, or our reputation for providing exceptional online education, UNE is consistently recognised as a great Australian university.
As Australia’s longest continual provider of distance education, the majority of our 140+ courses are available for study online. It makes sense to trust a university that has an extensive history of helping adults like you become future fit while they study at home.
