Propel yourself into the thriving field of data science with Deakin's Bachelor of Data Science.

With every click, swipe, search, share and stream data is created. The rate of data generation is phenomenal and its volume and complexity gives rise to considerable opportunities as businesses strive to harness the power of big data to remain competitive. Throughout this course you will explore the entire lifecycle of data to develop a deep understanding of how information is created, gathered, processed, analysed and used to generate insights and inform strategic decisions.

You will study innovative course content covering the latest data science trends, insights and emerging topics to ensure you graduate with a specialist, technical and highly relevant skill-set that is sought-after by employers across the globe. Explore different analytical methods, tools and techniques as you learn key concepts and deep dive into advanced topics in machine learning, AI and predictive analytics.
 

To complete the Bachelor of Data Science, students must attain 24 credit points, which must include the following:

• DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit point compulsory unit)
• SIT010 Safety Induction Program (0-credit point compulsory unit)
• STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point compulsory unit)
• seventeen (17) credit points of core units
• 3 credit points of Data Science capstone units
• and one of:
  • a minor (4 credit points) OR
  • four open elective units (4 credit points)
• no more than ten (10) credit points at level 1
• minimum of 14 credit points over levels 2 and 3
• six (6) credit points at level 3.

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.

Data professionals are in high demand as organisations increasingly rely on skilled specialists to unlock hidden patterns in big data to provide meaningful insights that inform decisions, drive business growth and increase their strategic advantage in the competitive business world.

No longer found solely amongst the big tech giants, data analysts are needed across every industry, opening a world of opportunities for your career.

As a graduate, you will have the skills, knowledge and industry connections to build a varied and sustainable career as a data analyst, data scientist, business strategist, data engineer, data architect, data visualisation specialist, information analyst or reporting analyst in the public and private sectors. Depending on what industry or sector you choose to find employment in, you could be optimising digital marketing campaigns, developing new and innovative products and services, predicting customer sales patterns, or increasing productivity in areas such as sales or supply chain management.

Students must have qualification most relevant to your secondary school studies If you have undertaken at least one unit of higher education after secondary schooling, your selection is base

IELTS - Overall 6 No band lower than 6

TOEFL IBT - 69 Writing 21

C1 PROFICIENCY and C2 PROFICIENCY- 169 No band less than 169

PTE - 50 No less than 50 in each skill

OET - Overall C