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Master of Data Science (Professional) James Cook University - Brisbane Campus, Australia

AUD 37248

Annual Tuition Fee

*Subject to change and other fees

Free

Application Fee

24 months

Duration

6.5

IELTS

TOEFL

50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Unlock a world of potential with the Master of Data Science at JCU and become an authority in the roaring big-data industry. Develop innovative solutions to contemporary problems in data science and mastermind database systems, programs, models, and projects. Gain strong career planning insights and build critical enterprise skills through dedicated career preparation.

Learn to exercise your professional judgment to suit specific circumstances and have the opportunity to complete a substantial research-based project. Your capstone project will allow you to build a portfolio to showcase your expertise.

Upon graduating, you will be across recent developments and modern challenges in data science and equipped with skills in key areas including machine learning, data mining, algorithm development, and advanced modelling.

You will have senior industry contacts, experience with real-world projects, and a foundational understanding of technology that allows you to adapt to every innovation. You will know when and how to apply computing languages and computational tools for data acquisition, queries, management, analysis, and visualisation.

You'll experience an innovative delivery method - this degree is broken up into twelve study periods. Students must complete an additional subject externally (online) in specified study periods throughout the course duration, in order to complete sixteen subjects in two, full-time years of study.

Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 3 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Mar 2026, Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree. Or
Minimum five years relevant industry experience in IT or Data Science/Data Analytics.

6.5 IELTS Score

86 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score

58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score

50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

37248

Tuition Fee
(AUD)

Free

Application Fee
(AUD)

29710 _{Per year}

Average Cost of Living
(AUD)

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Check program website for more information about funding options.

Scholarships

Scholarships: 25% academic based + 5% English Proficiency Scholarship

Scholarship Criteria- English Proficiency

English Proficiency Scholarship
Test type	Minimum required for receiving Scholarship	Amount of Scholarship
IELTS	7 overall (6 bands in each sub section)	5%
PTE	65 overall (54 in each sub section)	5%

Note: Across all 2025 intakes for Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

International Excellence Scholarship

The JCU International Excellence Scholarship provides a 25% tuition fee reduction throughout the entire duration of approved full degree study programs, provided recipients maintain a strong GPA each semester.
Scholarship eligibility is automatically assessed during the JCU admissions process. Eligible candidates will receive an offer for their program of study and the International Excellence Scholarship concurrently.

Note:- The International Excellence Scholarship is for eligible high achieving students from the United States, Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, PNG and Middle East. Some programs are ineligible for the International Excellence Scholarship. This includes, but is not limited to end on honours degrees, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Veterinary Science, and online and non-award programs.
Student Level	Undergraduate & Postgraduate coursework
Student Status	International; new students
Area of Study	Excluding but is not limited to, the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Veterinary Science, and online and non-award programs.
Scholarship criteria/type	International; Tuition fee scholarship
Scholarship Value	25% off tuition fee
Scholarship duration	Duration of student’s course* (ongoing GPA requirement applies)
Number of scholarships available	Varies
Application Open / Close	Automatically assessed when application is received

Australia Awards students and SACM students and all other government scholarships/sponsorships covering full tuition fees, international students transferring from joint programs, and study abroad and exchange students are not eligible.

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