Bachelor of Data Science

Bachelor

Data is used by organisations of all sizes to make better decisions. In this degree, you will learn how to analyse and interpret data to inform decision-making and forecast trends. With big data comes big responsibility, and you will learn the importance of data security, ethics, and strategy.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 years full-time

Course Code

BDataSc

Domestic Fees

$7,136 per year / $21,408 total

International Fees

$37,163 per year / $111,489 total

About this course

Data is used by organisations of all sizes to make better decisions. In this degree, you will learn how to analyse and interpret data to inform decision-making and forecast trends.

With big data comes big responsibility, and you will learn the importance of data security, ethics, and strategy. You will learn skills in programming, mathematics, and statistics from experts in biology, computing, geography, linguistics, and many other fields. As a result, you will be able to contribute your diverse skillset across many cross-disciplinary fields.

Entry requirements

Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For information on gaining admission to UC please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.

Recommended preparation

The Bachelor of Data Science is open to anyone with entry to the University.

A background in secondary school subjects such as maths, statistics, computing, and IT will be especially useful. UC offers introductory courses if you have little or no background in these areas.

Study locations

Main Campus

Career pathways

Project work in your final year involves applying data science to create solutions.
Gain skills in project implementation, research, critical analysis, problem- solving, and communication to discuss and explain data findings.
Graduates will be ready to work in roles such as data scientist, analyst, software architect, IT consultant, business analyst, statistician, and software developer.

Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.

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