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One Semester Pre-Master Programme, Leading to Master of Applied Data Science Navitas Group - UC International College Navitas Group - UC International College, New Zealand

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NZD 16400

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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22 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

One Semester Pre-Master's Programme

The Pre-master’s one semester programme at the University of Canterbury provides an alternative pathway into postgraduate study for international students who hold a bachelor’s degree (or other specified degree) but do not meet master's entry requirements. Upon completion of the pre-master’s programme, you will be guaranteed entry to a range of master’s degrees across Business, Engineering, Science, Health, Education, and Arts disciplines.


The pathway comprises one semester of coursework that prepares you for postgraduate study at UC, including courses that develop skills and knowledge in communication, critical thinking, data analysis, and cultural awareness.


Leading to: Master of Applied Data Science


Data science is a new profession emerging along with the exponential growth in size and availability of 'big data'. A data scientist provides insight into future trends from looking at past and current data. Data science is an essential skillset in a world where everything from education to commerce, communication to transport, involves large-scale data collection and digitalisation.

This conversion Master's is designed to accommodate students from a range of backgrounds (not just those with Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science majors), who want to enhance or build their data science capabilities and combine these with the skills and knowledge they bring from their previous studies. So long as you are data-hungry and industry-aware; this degree can add to your employability and career prospects.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 2 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Feb 2026

Closed

Oct 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To enter the One Semester Pre-Master’s Programme you must hold a bachelor’s degree.

    6 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    16400

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
    (NZD)

    20000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    Global Student Awards NZ $4,000:

    This award applies towards the cost of tuition for the first programme of study (first 8 courses).

    UCIC Academic Merit Scholarship / Future Leadership Scholarship: 

    $2,000 1 yr, Merit based

    Progression Scholarships - UC First-Year International Scholarship / UC Engineering International Scholarship: 

     
    $15,000, Merit Based.  

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