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Graduate Diploma in Data Science
Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
Adelaide University's Graduate Diploma in Data Science is a one-year qualification in Adelaide covering data science practice and the skills needed for strategic and leadership roles. Students apply their skills in a hands-on industry project with data science professionals in the final year. The diploma shares its curriculum with the Master of Data Science and articulates into that degree. Graduates work as data scientists and analysts across sectors.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsIntroduction to Data Science, Ethics, and Privacy
- 6 unitsStatistical Foundations for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- 6 unitsProblem Solving and Programming Foundations
- Mathematics for Data Analytics A
Year 1, Semester 2
6 units- 6 unitsData Taming and Prediction
- 6 unitsData Visualisation
- Mathematics for Data Analytics B
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
StatisticianANZSCO 224113
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with a VETASSESS skills assessment.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Data ScientistANZSCO 224115
A newer ANZSCO code (added 2022) that sits on CSOL only, supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Not on MLTSSL or STSOL, so it does not currently open the points-tested 189, 190, or 491, and no state nominates this exact code.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution. This degree requires a Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Adelaide University 4.5 on a 7-point scale for entry.
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