I wanted to do master in data science from Melbourne Australia. And deakin university was among top reputed universities with a great data science program. Few of friends studied here as well. The university is in the eastern suburbs with close proximity to the CBD yet having affordable housing options.
Course Curriculum
The course is extremely hands on and assignments driven. The course focusses a lot on industry practices. Session with industry coaches are organized regularly.
Exams
My scores: Pearson Test of English overall score 69. Listening - 66 Reading - 76 Speakin - 63 Writing -69 scores out of 90
Placement
I am yet to figure that out as I have been here for 8 months. However, the one has to look for paid or unpaid internships. For my course the positions offered are data analyst intern, junior data scientist etc.
Events
The library is a great place to study. With a very relaxed vibe. There many outdoor places were one can sit and work or hangout. Deakin university student association is the student body organizing festival celebrations outings, and other cocurricular activities. There are outdoor and indoor eating spaces and coffee shops and restaurants inside the campus. The infrastructure is massive with beautifully designed architecture.
Scholarship
I got the Deakin India post graduate bursary of 7000$ / year. This was awarded to me on the basis of my aggregate score in 10th 12th and undergraduate degree.
Faculty
The Faculty to student ratio is about 1 to 10 which is great atleast for my course. Faculty members like Sergiy Shelyag, Anagi Gamachi and Atabak Elmi have been very helpful.
Hostel
I live off campus and the rent varies from 350 AUD for double sharing rooms to about 700 AUD for single rooms.
