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Master of Computing (Data Analytics)

Solve real world problems. Work with cutting-edge technology. 

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Student ?
Campus
Wollongong
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
1.5 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Spring 2025
  • Autumn 2024
  • Spring 2024
Codes
CRICOS: 108454F
UOW: 3182

Overview

The Master of Computing (Data Analytics) is committed to developing the next generation of computing professionals who possess broad knowledge and a deep understanding of technical, managerial, and ethical aspects of computing practices. The data analytics specialisation has a focus on applying cutting edge technologies to deliver data driven insights and intelligence. 

This degree is designed for both graduates with a computing background who wish to upskill, and graduates without a computing background who wish to enter the booming field of computing. It will enhance your work readiness skills by incorporating academic learning with practical application, with several subjects featuring embedded Work Integrated Learning. 

You will complete a capstone project, where you will apply theoretical knowledge in practical situations and tackle real-world problems often provided by our industry partners. 

On completion, you will be able to work in various roles to enable IT and data-driven innovation, including data analyst, big data specialist, data engineer, data architect, data systems developer, system analyst, software solution architect and developer. 

See the course handbook for more information.

Fee subsidised places available

UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2024. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Data Analytics 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

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Data Analytics (specialisation)

The data analytics major focuses on applying cutting edge technologies to deliver data driven insights and intelligence.

This specialisation enhances your work readiness skills by incorporating academic learning with practical application, with several subjects featuring embedded Work Integrated Learning.

You will complete a capstone project, where you will apply theoretical knowledge in practical situations and tackle real-world problems often provided by our industry partners.

On completion, you will be able to work in various roles to enable IT and data-driven innovation, including data analyst, big data specialist, data engineer, data architect, data systems developer, system analyst, software solution architect and developer.

Careers

  • Computer Architect
  • Computer Engineer
  • Control Systems Engineer
  • Data Communications Specialist
  • Electrician
  • Network Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • Signal Engineer
  • Software Engineer
  • Test Analyst
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Admissions information

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$18600 (2024)$55800 (2024)
WollongongOn Campus$20472 (2025)$61416 (2025)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

Indicative enrolment

The number of students in 2023 for the Bachelor of Computer Science, and all majors (excluding Deans Scholar and Double Degree Programs) was 427. This indicates the likely size of this group of students (in these similar courses) in 2024.

Student profile

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at UOW in 2023.

Student profile table
Applicant background 2023 intake 2023 intake (%)
Higher education study 72 17%
Vocational education & training study 10 2%
Work & life experience N/P N/P
Recent secondary education
ATAR Only 8 2%
ATAR plus additional criteria <5 N/P
Other criteria only (non-ATAR) 82 19%
International students 247 58%
All students 427 100%

< 5: Number of students is less than 5
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)

ATAR profile

This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ATAR-based admission.

ATAR profile table
ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2023 ATAR Selection Rank
Highest rank to receive an offer 94.8 94.8
Median rank to receive an offer 74.5 77.75
Lowest rank to receive an offer 70.75 71.79

< 5: Less than 5 ATAR-based offers made
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 ATAR-based offers made)

More information

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