Explore the entire lifecycle of data to develop a deep understanding of how information is used to generate insights that inform strategic business decisions in the Bachelor of Data Science (Honours). You’ll undertake a professional placement, work in teams with an industry partner to tackle authentic business challenges using real-world data sets, hone your skills through focused studies in an area that interests you most and complete a research project in your final year.

Propel yourself into the thriving field of data science. You will study the latest data science trends, insights and emerging topics to ensure you graduate with a 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 qualify for the award of Bachelor of Data Science (Honours) students must complete 32 credit points comprising:

• 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
• 4 credit points of Data Science Research Training capstone units
• and one of:
  • two minors (8 credit points) OR
  • one minor (4 credit points), and four open elective units (4 credit points)
• level 1 - maximum of 10 credit points
• levels 2 and 3 - minimum of 14 credit points over both levels
• level 7 – minimum 4 credit points.

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

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

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, you could be optimising digital marketing campaigns, develop new and innovative products and services, predict customer sales patterns, or increase productivity in areas such as sales or supply chain management.

Graduates from the Bachelor of Data Science (Honours) are highly sought-after by employers for their investigative, exploratory and lateral thinking approach to complex data challenges. By undertaking a focused research project in your final year of study, you’ll acquire advanced technical expertise in your chosen specialisation, as well as the skills to become a creative, solutions-driven professional in the dynamic and ever-evolving field of data science.

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