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Curtin University

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Undergraduate Certificate in Data Science

  • Certificate

This course provides foundational skills and industry-relevant knowledge for careers in data science, covering principles, problem-solving, communication, and global perspectives. It also offers a pathway to further studies in data science.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
0.5 semester full-time
Course Code
UH-DATSC
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$3,500 per year

About this course

Overview

This course will give you the foundational skills and industry-relevant knowledge for a range of interesting careers in data science and related fields.

You will learn about:

  • applying principles and concepts of data science in various professional and learning contexts
  • using critical and creative thinking alongside problem-solving skills specific to data science
  • using technology to communicate complex data science concepts to experts and non-experts
  • global perspectives in data science, aligning with international standards
  • respect and integrating Indigenous values and knowledge in data science practices
  • working in team settings and independently and cultivating lifelong learning skills.

This undergraduate certificate also gives you a pathway into Bachelor of Science majoring in Data Science, and other relevant courses, with credits for eligible units completed.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Select an option that best suits you:

You're considered someone with work and life experience if:

You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

How we define 'experience'

'Experience' includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6.5

Find your pathway to Curtin

Think you don't have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

You're considered someone who studied at TAFE or have done an apprenticeship if:

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6.5

Find your pathway to Curtin

Think you don't have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

You're considered someone who has recently left university if:

Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.

Curtin course switcher criteria

The Undergraduate Certificate in Science may enable entry (and credit for the four units completed) into the Bachelor of Science (Data Science Major) (MJRU-DATSC) at Curtin.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6.5

Find your pathway to Curtin

Think you don't have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

Unsure what option suits you?

We're here to help you navigate the complexities of university admission. Choose the support you need from the options below.

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • apply principles and concepts of data science in a variety of contexts relevant to further learning and/or paraprofessional work
  • apply critical and creative thinking and problem solving skills relevant to data science to generate innovative solutions to problems
  • use technology appropriately to communicate data science concepts to experts and non-experts
  • consider global perspectives on data science and international data science standards
  • demonstrate respect for Indigenous values, cultures and knowledges and consider Indigenous perspectives on data science
  • work professionally in teams and independently, and demonstrate life-long learning skills

Career pathways

This course will give you the foundational skills and industry-relevant knowledge for a range of interesting careers in data science and related fields.

Credit for prior study or work

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at Curtin University.
78.1%
Overall satisfaction
78.1%
Skill scale
54.8%
Teaching scale
72.6%
Employed full-time
$64k
Average salary
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