Data science courses in Australia
Square1 Ai is an online school. It runs five live data bootcamps (Data Science, Data Analyst with AI, Data Engineering with AI, Analytics Engineer and ML Engineer), each twelve weeks on Zoom with one instructor and 10 projects you keep, for A$200; self-paced courses such as Python for AI are A$45. Australian cohorts meet on weekday evenings from 6:30 PM Sydney and Melbourne time, with full-day sessions at weekends.
Founding price, half the A$400 standard, until 1 December. Self-paced courses from A$45.
What data roles pay in Australia
Annual base salary across Australia, from Glassdoor (read 14 October 2026). The range is the middle half of reported salaries, and each row shows how many salaries it rests on.
| Role | Median a year | Middle half | Train for it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine learning engineer190 salaries | A$139,000 | A$105,375 to A$176,250 | ML Engineer |
| Analytics engineer43 salaries | A$136,000 | A$105,000 to A$157,000 | Analytics Engineer |
| Data engineer1,417 salaries | A$128,000 | A$105,000 to A$152,600 | Data Engineering with AI |
| Data scientist1,692 salaries | A$123,000 | A$104,500 to A$148,500 | Data Science |
| Data analyst1,221 salaries | A$104,000 | A$85,000 to A$120,000 | Data Analyst with AI |
| Business analyst7,386 salaries | A$97,644 | A$80,000 to A$115,750 | Data Analyst with AI |
Salaries are what employers in Australia report paying, not what Square1 Ai students earn: the first cohorts have not graduated.
Bootcamps that fit a working week in Australia.
Twelve weeks each, weekday evenings and weekend days, 25 spots a cohort. Reserving a seat holds the founding price.
Data science courses in Australia, side by side
Data science courses you can take in Australia in 2026, with their length, how they are taught and the fee each provider lists.
| Course | Length | How it is taught | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Analytics with SQL and PythonRMIT Online | 6 weeks | Online | A$1,900 incl. GST |
| Data Science & AI BootcampUTS with Institute of Data | 12 weeks full time or 24 weeks part time | Remote | From A$8,250 upfront |
| Master of Data Science OnlineUNSW Online | 2 years part time | Online | A$61,500 indicative (2026) |
| Live data bootcamps (5 tracks)Square1 Ai | 12 weeks, about 15 hours a week | Live online, weekday evenings from 6:30 PM AEDT and weekend days | A$200 (founding price) |
Fees and lengths as each provider lists them on its own site, checked 14 October 2026. Ask the provider for the current intake, and whether a government-subsidised price applies to you, before you pay.
Four ways into data science in Australia
Each fits a different person. The right one depends on whether you need a recognised qualification, a university name or a portfolio.
- Route 1
A master's or graduate certificate in data science
Fits when You want a formal qualification, a pathway to a visa, or the theory in depth.
Watch for Years of study and tens of thousands of dollars; check how much of it uses the tools teams work with now.
- Route 2
A TAFE certificate
Fits when You want a nationally recognised data qualification, often at a subsidised price in your state.
Watch for Check what you would pay without a subsidy, and whether you build real projects or mostly complete assessments.
- Route 3
A university or partner bootcamp
Fits when You want a university or industry name on a short course, online.
Watch for Check the full price, how much is live, and who reviews your analyses.
- Route 4
A live online bootcamp
Fits when You are working and want a job-shaped portfolio in twelve weeks, taught live on Sydney evenings.
Watch for Square1 Ai's bootcamps are new and not accredited: the first cohorts have not graduated, so there is no placement rate yet.
Questions people in Australia ask about data science
Which data science course is best in Australia?
It depends on what you need. RMIT Online's Business Analytics with SQL and Python lists A$1,900 incl. GST for 6 weeks and UTS with Institute of Data's Data Science & AI Bootcamp lists from A$8,250 upfront for 12 weeks full time or 24 weeks part time; the table above lists each one's length and fee. If you are working and want projects an employer can check, Square1 Ai's twelve-week live bootcamps are A$200 at the founding price.
How much does a data science course cost in Australia?
A Square1 Ai live data science bootcamp is A$200, the founding price until 1 December (the standard price is A$400), and a self-paced course is A$45. Other providers' fees are in the table above.
What does a data scientist earn in Australia?
Glassdoor puts the median base salary for a data scientist in Australia at A$123,000 a year, with the middle half between A$104,500 and A$148,500. A data analyst's median is A$104,000.
Data science or data analysis: which should I start with?
If you are new to code, start with data analysis: SQL, spreadsheets and dashboards that answer a manager's question. Data science adds Python, statistics and models on top. The free skill check places you in one or the other.
Do I need to know Python before I start?
Not for the Data Analyst bootcamp. The Data Science, Data Engineering and ML Engineer bootcamps expect some Python; the self-paced Python for AI course covers what you need first.
Can I learn data science online in Australia while working full time?
Yes. Australian cohorts meet on weekday evenings from 6:30 PM Sydney and Melbourne time, with full-day sessions at weekends, and the work between sessions is graded by Nova, Square1 Ai's AI tutor, whenever you submit it. Plan for about fifteen hours a week across the twelve weeks.
Is it a nationally recognised qualification, and can I use government funding?
No. Square1 Ai is not a registered training organisation, so its bootcamps are not nationally recognised qualifications and are not eligible for government funding, fee-free TAFE places or VET Student Loans. You get 10 deployed projects and a recorded defence of your work, not a certificate under the AQF.
Does the bootcamp guarantee a job?
No. No placement rate is published because the first cohorts have not graduated. You leave with 10 projects an employer can open and run, a recorded defence of your work, and a hiring plan worked through with your instructor.
How do I pay?
Reserving a seat is free and takes your name, email and country. Nothing is charged until the start date is confirmed and you say yes.
25 spots a cohort. Hold one on Sydney time.
Pick a bootcamp, reserve with your name and email, and hear the start date first. Nothing is charged until you confirm.