Bachelor of Data Science

Our Bachelor of Data Science will allow you to develop core skills in data science including data wrangling and visualisation, statistical modelling, programming, data security, and applied artificial intelligence including machine intelligence. You'll also have the opportunity to apply these skills by engaging in current workplace projects alongside industry partners of the University, giving you a competitive edge when you're entering the workforce.

Key areas of study include:

• Data Mining and Big Data
• Machine Intelligence and Deep Learning
• Business Analysis
• Statistics and Time Series Analysis
• Data Structures, Wrangling and Visualisation
• Algorithms
• Network and Data Security
• Work Integrated Learning

Analytical thinking and innovation, critical thinking and analysis, technology use, monitoring and control, technology design and programming, and reasoning, problem-solving and ideation are all embedded within this degree, and are skills that have been identified as being in demand and emerging according to the World Economic Forum's The Future of Jobs Report 2020.

As part of this degree, you also have the opportunity to tailor your studies to meet your career aspirations through elective pathways such as:

Data science is a high-growth field with a myriad of career opportunities. Jobs exist all over the world in almost every industry, from IT to business, manufacturing, defence and many more.

Possible careers might include: