Data Science Research Project A

Postgraduate | 2026

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INFO 6018
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203983
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Online
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Postgraduate
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School of Mathematical Science
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Daniel Stevenson
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6
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No
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Course overview

Undertake an individual applied research project based within a workplace or industry context. This can form part of your portfolio you use for future job applications.

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify a current problem in data science in an area of specialisation (real-world industry context, involving large-scale data analysis).
  • Develop an appropriate research question, design and scopean applied research project with clear milestones.
  • Position your proposed research within the wider literature and industry context.
  • Select relevant research methodologies consistent with the principles, best-practice tools, techniques, and theories of data science.
  • Apply the requirements of research to be socially responsible and comply with professional and ethical standards.
  • Demonstrate an ability to learn, work and plan independently.

Availability

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Fri 23/01/2026
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Fri 02/01/2026
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Mon 09/02/2026
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Mon 23/02/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 12014
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
Available to Master of Data Science (Applied) students only.

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Fri 22/05/2026
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Fri 01/05/2026
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Mon 08/06/2026
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Mon 22/06/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 36012
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 49
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
Available to Master of Data Science (Applied) students only.

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Fri 11/09/2026
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Fri 21/08/2026
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Mon 28/09/2026
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Mon 12/10/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 64013
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 48
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
Available to Master of Data Science (Applied) students only.

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed COMP5062 OL Research Methods (UoA)

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed DATA7303AOL Data Science Research Project A at the University of Adelaide

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