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Data Science
University of Melbourne
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Overview
University of Melbourne Master of Data Science admission is primarily grade-based: applicants need a qualifying bachelor degree, a minimum WAM of 65%, and specified prerequisite subjects; the published selection criteria cite prior academic performance only. English proficiency is also required at the stated course level. No portfolio or statement of purpose is listed in the official admission criteria.
Admission criteria
PortfolioLow
No portfolio is listed in the published entry requirements or selection criteria for this course.
Bar to clear: Not used by this program
Statement of PurposeLow
No statement of purpose or personal statement is listed in the published entry requirements or selection criteria for this course.
Bar to clear: Not used by this program
Academics & GPAHigh
The program looks for prior academic performance, including a completed bachelor degree and the required prerequisite subjects; applications are assessed and ranked on academic strength.
Bar to clear: WAM 65% minimum
Test scoresMedium
Applicants must satisfy the University of Melbourne English language requirement, either through prior study in English or an approved English test at the course level.
Bar to clear: IELTS 6.5 overall (or equivalent)
Application components
Transcript / GPAEnglish/entrance test report
How to stand out
→Keep your WAM at or above 65%, with stronger grades in quantitative subjects.
→Make sure the programming, calculus, and linear algebra prerequisites are clearly satisfied before applying.
→If using English tests, target above the minimum so your score is comfortably competitive.
→Use a recent transcript or grade conversion that clearly shows your academic average and relevant subjects.
Source confidence
98%Well sourced
Sources
Master of Data Science: Entry requirements - University of Melbourne
study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-data-science/entry-requirements
Official course entry requirements, WAM 65%, prerequisites, English levels, and selection criteria.
Master of Data Science: How to apply - University of Melbourne
study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-data-science/how-to-apply/
Official application page stating applications are assessed and ranked on a competitive score and prior academic performance.
English language requirements - University of Melbourne
study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements
Official English test table confirming Level 1 requirements such as IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent.
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