Diploma of Applied Data Science
The Diploma of Applied Data Science will introduce you to your first steps into the world of big data and how data can be used to understand the world’s problems. Data science is a field in high demand worldwide and can be applicable across a wide range of fields such as digital humanities, consulting, cybersecurity, law, scientific research, marketing, robotics, engineering, business analytics, and banking.
How the program works
Our diplomas are in two parts. In part 1, you’ll study core Science subjects. In part 2, you’ll study the same subjects as first‑year University students and develop your specialist knowledge.
Assessments
- group projects
- oral presentations
- poster presentations
- tutorial assessments
- a final exam
Course information
| Destination | 2nd year Applied Data Science at Monash University |
|---|---|
| AQF Level | Level 5 |
| Campus | Clayton/Bourke Street/Docklands* *Subject to regulatory approvals. |
| Mode of study | On campus |
| Duration | Part 1: 9 months Part 2: 9 months |
| Intakes | February, June and October |
| Study area | Specialist: Science |
| What you will study | Part 1: complete 8 core units Part 2: complete 6 core units and 2 electives |
| Contact hours | 5 - 7 hours per unit, per week |
| Prerequisites | Part 1: 60% in Mathematics Australian Year 11 (or equivalent) and 60% in one of Science subject Australian Year 11 (or equivalent) Part 2: 25 in units 3 and 4 in Australian Year 12 Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics AND Australian Year 12 equivalent in one of Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Physics or Psychology. |
| What it costs | See our dates and fees page for details. |
| CRICOS Course Code | 0101958 |
Academic entry requirements
To apply for a Monash College Diploma of Applied Data Science, you must be at least 16 years old and meet the academic requirements.
English language requirements
To study a Diploma of Applied Data Science you'll need to meet a minimum standard of English.
Course structure and units
Study core units in part 1. In part 2 you'll study the same subjects as first year university students.
Destination degrees
Your destination degree is the Monash University degree you want to study after your Diploma of Applied Data Science.
Start dates
You can start the Diploma of Applied Data Science in February, June or October.
Fees
See our dates and fees page for details.
Course structure and units
| Trimester 1: 4 months | Trimester 2: 4 months |
|---|---|
| Introductory Engineering Computing Introductory Chemistry Introductory Physics Introductory Mathematics | Introductory Biology Chemistry A Physics A Intermediate Mathematics |
| Trimester 1: 4 months | Trimester 2: 4 months |
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| Data Challenges 1 Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science Advanced Mathematics Elective stream, choose from: - Chemistry 1 - Blue Prints of Life (Biology 1) - Introduction to Computer Systems, Networks and Security - Business Statistics | Data Challenges 2 Introduction to Algorithms and Programming Mathematics for Engineering Elective stream, choose from: - Chemistry 2 - Life on Earth (Biology 2) - Foundations of 3D - Engineering Design: Cleaner, Safer, Smarter - Physics for Engineering |
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What careers can a Diploma of Applied Data Science lead you to?
| Digital humanities Consulting Cybersecurity Law Scientific research | Marketing Robotics Engineering Business analytics Banking |