FIT5147 Data exploration and visualisation (Monash University): rated 2.1/5 overall across 4 reviews collected on Monash Wall.
FIT5147 is a Monash University course taught by the Faculty of Information Technology in Information Technology. This page brings together its handbook details and what Monash students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 数据探索与可视化
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Information Technology
Faculty: Faculty of Information Technology
Level: Graduate Level 5
Handbook year: 2026
FIT5147 has 4 scored reviews: overall 2.1/5 · usefulness 1.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 StudentVIP reviews (average 1.0 stars); 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.2/5).
On Reddit: "Hey! I’ve taken some of these units, so here’s my experience: \- FIT5145 is a pretty good WAM booster. There’s no group work, and the teaching staff I had were all very friendly. Overall it’s quite manageable if you keep up with the work. (But some people said R is less commonly…"
On Reddit: "Hey! The only level 5 core IT unit I have done so far is FIT5147 Data exploration and visualisation. I really loved the unit but it's not networking/cybersecurity related. I've found it pretty hard to find recommendations for Masters units on here. Have you checked out the [SETU…"
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Q: Is FIT5147 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 4 reviews: usefulness 1.0/5, overall 2.1/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches FIT5147, and when is it offered?
A: FIT5147 is taught by the Faculty of Information Technology. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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