Data science courses

There are a number of different course options available through Open Universities Australia when it comes to data science. Whether you're just starting out in data science or you're ready for postgraduate study, there’s sure to be a course that’s right for you. Better yet, they are all delivered by credible, leading Australian universities.

To explore data science courses, use our handy comparison tool. You’ll see a side-by-side comparison of price, content and other contributing factors that will help you make your decision when choosing between universities.

Once you’ve decided on the course, you can easily enrol online with the university itself through the Open Universities Australia website. It’s as simple as that!

If you’ve still got questions about any of the courses on offer, ask one of our friendly student advisors.

Picking the right course from thousands of options can be tricky at the best of times, which is why we’re here to guide you there.

Using the Open Universities Australia website, you’ll be able to browse a selection of data science courses available online. Each of the course pages detail exactly what you’ll learn, any entry requirements and the cost so that you know exactly what you’re in for.

Our student advisors are also available to chat through your options.

To get started on your journey to becoming a qualified data scientist, simply enrol in your preferred course through our website or submit an expression of interest form and one of our student advisors will be in touch.

Here at Open Universities Australia, we make enrolling online as straightforward as possible. To get started, find the course for you by browsing the options on this page. You can also compare different qualifications using our handy comparison tool, or request help from one of our student advisors.

When you’ve made your choice, click ‘Apply now’ on the relevant course page and follow the prompts to begin your enrolment. We’ll ask you to supply some supporting documentation, including proof of your identity, your tax file number, and a unique student identifier (USI) during this process.

Your university will get in touch with you via email to confirm whether or not your application has been successful.

Please note that enquiries and applications for some courses are handled directly by the university. If this is the case, it will be indicated on the course listing page.  

For more information about enrolment, read our online self-service enrolling instructions. If you get stuck at any time, contact us and we’ll talk you through it.

Before starting an enrolment, it’s important to read the entry requirements for your chosen course to ensure that you’re eligible to apply. If you don’t quite meet the requirements, we may be able to help you find a pathway into your course through open-entry subjects, which anyone can study.

Chat with us to find out more.

There are a lot of reasons to study your course online through us.

• You can enrol without entry requirements 
  We have a unique open-door policy that makes it possible for everyone to enrol in university study, no matter their academic history. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree, we’ll help you get in through single undergraduate subjects and transition into a qualification from there.
• You have total control over how you study
  Upskill without committing to a whole degree upfront. Or enrol in a full degree, but take it a subject at a time. We’ll introduce you to flexible study options you didn’t even know about, so you can fit uni around what matters to you.
• You’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student
  Once you enrol through us, you’ll study online with the university that provides your degree. This means that when you complete your qualification, you’ll graduate with the same degree as on-campus students.
• We’ll help you navigate the university world
  Our friendly student advisors will be your guide every step of the enrolment journey. They'll help you compare universities, choose a course, provide documentation and understand your finance options.