Qualifications
Australian VCE subjects
English
Maths
Sciences/Other
VET Study
All applicants must satisfy the VCE subject prerequisites demonstrating high performance in Year 12 or equivalent in English and in one unit of mathematics.
VET Diploma graduates: To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a science-based diploma will require an average result of at least 60%. Applicants who have not completed VCE but have completed a science-based diploma will require an average result of at least 70%. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.
VET Certificate IV graduates: To be considered, applicants with science-based certificate IV level studies will require average results of at least 80%. For applicants who have also completed VCE, both qualifications will be considered. No credit is granted for these studies.
Entire academic record: This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
VTAC Personal Statement Compulsory: Applicants must complete the VTAC Personal Statement.
Higher Education
All applicants must satisfy the VCE subject prerequisites demonstrating high performance in Year 12 or equivalent in English and in one unit of mathematics.
University: Two single units at an Australian higher education institution satisfy minimum entry requirements, but more units may be useful for selection, especially in science areas. Applicants should have at least a 60% average in their studies. Studies must have been completed within five years of intended commencement.
Entire academic record: This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
VTAC Personal Statement Compulsory: Applicants must complete the VTAC Personal Statement.
Tertiary Study- including VET and Higher Education
English Language Courses
English test
Test | Minimum overall score | Minimum band score |
---|---|---|
IELTS Academic | 6.5 | Reading: 6.0 Listening: 6.0 Writing: 6.0 Speaking: 6.0 |
TOEFL paper-based | 550 | Test of written English: 4.5 |
TOEFL internet | 79 | Reading: 13 Listening: 12 Writing: 21 Speaking: 18 |
Pearson Test of English (Academic) | 58 | No PTE communicative skills score below 50 |
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) | 176 | No skill score below 169 |
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) | 176 | No skill score below 169 |
Applicants are strongly advised to complete the VTAC Personal Statement.This ensures all relevant information is considered in the selection process.
The Bachelor of Applied Data Science is a specialist course which will develop your technical know-how in being able to approach data challenges. Through selected streams, you’ll develop your passion for the physical sciences, sociological or anthropological studies, business or engineering. Working in groups and on individual projects, you’ll bring together key skills in IT and mathematics, and apply these to real-life projects.
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Applicants who have successfully completed Year 12 are eligible to apply for this course.
Applicants with no formal secondary or tertiary qualifications are not eligible to apply for this course. This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
There are many ways to gain entry to a course at Monash. If you don't meet our entry requirements, there are pathways to help. More about alternative pathways...
Additionally, we recognise that some applicants may have experienced difficulties that have disadvantaged them when applying for university. We offer a range of special admissions schemes that may help you gain entry to your chosen course.More about special admissions schemes