Course Details
| Name of the Course | Graduate Diploma in Data Science |
| Name of the University | Charles Darwin University |
| Name of the Department/School conducting the Course | School of Engineering |
| Location – Country | Australia |
| Location – City | Casuarina |
| Type of course | Diploma |
| Mode of teaching | Completely Online |
| Type of degree awarded at the completion of course | Masters |
| Course Duration (in months) | 12 |
| Course Fee | AUD 29616 Per Annum |
| Selection Process | Applications/SOPs, Exam – IELTS, Exam – TOEFL |
| Focus Area | Data Science |
| Link | https://www.cdu.edu.au/study/graduate-diploma-data-science-tdasc1-2020 |
The Graduate Diploma in Data Science aims to develop students’ pre-existing technical and analytical skills required to manage and gain useful insights from massive data sets and for practical decision making.
This course integrates the following multi-disciplinary areas:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Information Systems
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Engineering or a program with substantial quantitative competencies.
The coursework of the Graduate Diploma in Data Science will also include a project-based assessment giving students the freedom to focus on what they are passionate about hence invoking their interest and giving them hands-on experience.
All you need to know about Charles Darwin University
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is located in the capital city of Darwin at the heart of Australia’s tropical north. It is the Australian university situated nearest to the Asia-Pacific region.
Charles Darwin University has all the advantages of a dual-sector university and provides flexibility in study options. The university is a recognized leader in online education. Also, the university’s key features are creativity, freedom, and adaptability, aspects required to embrace the history and traditions of First Australians, and the multitude of nations represented by their international student population.
Curriculum
The Graduate Diploma in Data Science consists of core units, specialist elective units, and elective units.
- The core units of this program allow students to explore a range of data science concepts that expand their horizons.
- Specialist electives help students in increasing their knowledge in areas such as statistics and decision making.
- The course focuses on both the importance of theory and applying theory in practice through projects and practical exercises, hence proving to be well rounded and perfectly designed to be relevant to the current needs of the industry.
Moreover, The university offers the student the option to study a Graduate Diploma in Data Science online or on campus. Students would require access to the internet for distance learning, with access to high-speed broadband highly recommended.
Additionally, Students must complete a total of 80 credit points (cp), as mentioned in the table below. All units have a value of 10 credit points.
Admission Criteria
Candidates applying for the Graduate Diploma in Data Science should have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification from a recognized university or institution, or the Graduate Certificate of Data Science.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS: Candidates show have a minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): Candidates should have a minimum overall score of 176 with no skill below 169.
- Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency: Candidates should have a minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
- Navitas Academic English (Option available for 2020 intakes only, not available for 2021 onwards): Candidates should have a minimum overall pass and 65% in Academic English 3 as well as a 65% pass in the research essay. Research courses require a minimum overall pass of 65% in Academic English 3 as well as a 75% pass in the research essay.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module: Candidates should have a minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
- TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT): Candidates should have a minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.
Fee Structure
International Students
The annual tuition fee for international students for a full-time study of 80 credit points (1.0 EFTSL) is AUD 29,616.00.
This amount is subject to annual increases each year of the student’s study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
Domestic Students
Domestic Students can refer to the official website to find the exact fee amount according to their category.
Study Plan
The following table shows a tentative study plan for students joining the course during the first semester. Students can use this as a reference to form their own customized individual study plans.
Admission Process
Students can apply for the Graduate Diploma in Data Science course by Charles Darwin University by clicking here.
Career opportunities
The course equips the students with the essential skills upon successful completion required by the industry today. Graduating from this course may lead to career as:
- Business Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Data Engineer
- Data Manager
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