Online Master of Data Science
- Townsville, Australia
- Cairns, Australia
Master degree
DURATION
32 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: JCU Online’s Master of Data Science is a 100% online, flexible postgraduate programme taught by academics and industry experts. You’ll study data science, machine learning, AI, statistical modeling and programming (Python, R, SQL), and complete industry-partnered projects. The Professional adds four subjects to build a professional portfolio. A Success Advisor provides personalized support.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as Data Scientist, Business Analyst, AI Developer, Machine Learning Specialist, Data Analyst, Chief Information Officer. They’ll apply predictive modeling, data engineering, analytics and visualization in tech, healthcare, finance and government. Demand and salary trends favor programming, analytics and machine learning skills.
100% online and flexible learning
At JCU Online, our Master of Data Science puts professionals who recognise the power of data and numbers ahead of the pack. Fully online, this is an innovative and technologically dynamic postgraduate course.
Delivered by leading experts with deep academic knowledge and real-world industry experience, this online data science masters degree provides the foundation you need to open a wealth of opportunities in a data-driven world and progress your career.
Also available is the Master of Data Science (Professional) a four subject extension of the Master's program, which gives you a professional portfolio, further proving your data science capabilities. This portfolio is designed to give you the provable experience you might normally expect to work years for, helping you fast track your ambitions. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain real experience in data science by working on industry partnered projects.
Personalised support for your success
JCU Online’s 100% online Master of Data Science is backed by our commitment to personally support and encourage you for the duration of your learning journey.
You will receive ongoing, personalised support from your own Success Advisor, who will be there when you need them for assistance, and who will work to keep you on track towards achieving your study goals.
What's more, JCU Online’s strong links with the industry and research sectors mean you’ll have the opportunity to expand your professional network and explore new career opportunities as you work towards the completion of your qualification. With regular opportunities to interact with peers and academic staff, learning online with JCU Online is always engaging.
What you will study
Subjects can be undertaken across any of the six study periods throughout the year. With up to six subjects on offer per year, you can choose to sit a study period out to suit your changing personal and professional schedule and circumstances.
An interdisciplinary approach means you’ll acquire relevant knowledge from across the mathematics, information technology and business domains, delivered by experts in research, academia, business and of course, data science. This varied approach delivers a flexible knowledge base and skill set, adding weight to employability.
You’ll gain expert skills in programming languages including Python and R, professional capability in visualisation tools such as SAS and Tableau, software development platforms like R-Studio and Jupyter and experience on cloud computing platforms including Amazon Web Services.
Career outcomes
The field of data science continues to grow, and studying a Master of Data Science will give you an edge in this diverse industry. Upon successfully completing a Master of Data Science with JCU, you will have the skills and expertise to succeed in roles like:
- Data Scientist
- Business Analyst
- AI Developer
- Machine Learning Specialist
- Data Analyst
- Chief Information Officer
According to Seek, the most common salary for a Data Scientist is $130,000¹. The Talent Data Science & Analytics Market Snapshot & Salary Guide states the most in-demand skills in this field include programming languages like SQL, Python and R, business analytics and machine learning², all of which you will learn in JCU Online’s Master of Data Science.
¹ Seek.com - Data Scientist
² Talent Data Science & Analytics Market Snapshot & Salary Guide.
