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Data Science

Find out more about studying Data Science at Victoria University of Wellington

Postgraduate Data Science

Entry requirements

Requirements for international students who studied in

To be accepted into this programme you will need:

  • A Bachelor’s degree with a major in Data Science, Computer Science, or Statistics.

  • To have met the prerequisites for the subject you wish to study (see subject section below)

  • To be accepted by the head of the school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

  • If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the programme coordinator or administrator to discuss your options.
  • For more programme details and requirements, see the University Calendar. It's an annual publication and an authoritative source for planning your degree.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

  • Complete at least 120 points from 400- and 500-level courses

  • Satisfy the subject requirements

Subject requirements

For this subject you'll need to:

  • Have previously completed a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Data Science, Computer Science, or Statistics.

  • Complete:

    • One of:

    • And courses worth 60 further points from:

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