Overview

You’ll be introduced to programming language Python, learn key techniques and popular tools in data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and database design and implementation.

Key facts

Made up of units accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and with Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals certification incorporated into the units, the Graduate Certificate in Data Science brings real-world scenarios and applications into the classroom to ensure you’re job ready while also preparing you to articulate into the Master of Information Technology if you wish to further your study. All our units are embedded with the United Nations sustainable goals and units from this course can count towards a data science specialisation in the MBA. The Data Science programme is offered at Australian Catholic University (ACU) .

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn
Modern Database Management
Deep Learning and Emerging topics in Artificial Intelligence

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Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 54 other Bachelors in Data Science & Big Data in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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General requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
Equivalent of an Australian Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; or
At least two years’ industry experience in a relevant role.

International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
CRICOS Code: 102815A

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16160 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

12596 AUD / year

≈ 12596 AUD / year

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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Disciplines

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