2026-11-02 · Diana Chu
Applying to Master of Data Analytics / Master of Data Analytics (Professional) at Bond University: what the official pages say
Both Bond University data analytics master's programs accept a recognised Bachelor degree in any field.
Bond University offers two coursework master’s programs in data analytics, both taught on campus at the Gold Coast. The Master of Data Analytics takes 1 year 4 months and has 120 credit points. The Master of Data Analytics (Professional) takes 92 weeks and has 165 credit points. Entry requirements, English test scores and intake months are the same for both.
The two programs at a glance
- Master of Data Analytics: program code BN-13149, CRICOS 116380H.
- Master of Data Analytics (Professional): program code BN-13150, CRICOS 116381G.
- Both are listed as Masters Degree (Coursework).
- Both sit under the study area Actuarial Science and Data Analytics.
- Both are offered on campus at the Gold Coast Campus.
Length and credit points
- Master of Data Analytics: 1 year 4 months, which is 4 semesters.
- Master of Data Analytics (Professional): 92 weeks.
- Master of Data Analytics: 120 credit points, all compulsory subjects.
- Master of Data Analytics (Professional): 165 credit points, all compulsory subjects.
Intakes
Both programs list the same four starts:
- September 2026
- January 2027
- September 2027
- January 2028
Academic entry requirement
Both programs ask for successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree, or an equivalent qualification, in any field. Your undergraduate major does not have to be in data, mathematics or business.
Applicants from China are listed with a recognised 4-year Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree. Applicants from Taiwan are listed with the same qualification.
English language scores
Both programs list the following tests:
- IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, with no sub score below 6.0.
- PTE Academic: overall 58, with no Communicative Scores below 50.
- TOEFL iBT is also listed as an accepted test.
International tuition
Bond’s program pages show tuition in Australian dollars for international students. The fees depend on the subjects you choose and the year you start, and they are indicative only. The fee that applies is the one for your year of entry.
Master of Data Analytics:
- 2026: AUD 19,975 per semester, AUD 79,900 for the whole program.
- 2027: AUD 20,880 per semester, AUD 83,520 for the whole program.
Master of Data Analytics (Professional):
- 2026: AUD 86,530 for the whole program.
- 2027: AUD 90,450 for the whole program.
The Professional page shows a total program figure for each year, with no per-semester amount.
How to choose between them
The entry requirements and intakes do not separate the two programs. The choice comes down to three things:
- Time: 1 year 4 months or 92 weeks.
- Size: 120 or 165 credit points.
- Cost: compare the program totals for the year you plan to start.
Fees, dates and entry terms follow what Bond publishes for the year you enter.