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Bachelor of Data Science

The University of Newcastle

CRICOS provider number: 00109J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12056

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About

Many of today’s problems rely on understanding and analysing data to solve them. From
community health and tracking activity in social networks, to understanding our environment and climate change, data scientists are increasingly in demand. Data Scientists create and use various tools and frameworks to understand and analyse patterns in data, then communicate their findings to others. These findings are then communicated to inform decision making and business strategies across a broad range of industries.

The 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.

Our students can apply their skills by engaging in current workplace projects alongside industry partners of the University, giving them a competitive edge when entering the workforce. As part of this degree, students can also tailor studies to meet their career aspirations through elective pathways.

Areas of study

Applied artificial intelligence including machine intelligence, big data, data security, data wrangling and visualisation, programming, statistical modelling.

Additional key areas of study include algorithms, business analysis, data mining, data structures, database and information management, statistical inference.

Students may also tailor their studies through elective pathways such as social media analytics, data forensics, exercise and sports analytics, psychology, environmental and climate analysis, social media analytics, biomedical data analysis.

Career opportunities

Data scientist, programmer, software architect, consultancy, entrepreneur, analyst, statistician, web developer, web manager, artificial intelligence and machine learning specialist, information security analyst.

Professional recognition

Accreditation will be sought is currently being sought from Statistical Society Australia (SSA) and Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Practical experience

Our computer science laboratories provide the perfect practical environment to apply your knowledge and test your skills.

Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) is available in your final year where you will have the opportunity to complete up to 28050 hours of work placement.

You’ll also use the latest data analysis and programming software such as Python and R which are broadly applied across a variety of industries.

Honours

Available as an additional year (or part time equivalent) to meritorious students.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Newcastle current fee information.

Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced or equivalent.

Recommended studies: Mathematics Extension 1 or equivalent.

We encourage you to undertake bridging courses. NUPrep Bridging offers academic preparation and support short courses, which are free and can be completed on campus or online before you start your degree.

Explore NUPrep Bridging Courses

Applicants with higher education study

If you completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted to a selection rank for admission purposes.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission.

Studies completed at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher provide Guaranteed Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.

Applicants with work and life experience

If you have undertaken previous studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be awarded credit towards your undergraduate degree. You must apply for admission before applying for credit.

Advanced standing

If you have undertaken previous studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be awarded credit towards your undergraduate degree. You must apply for admission before applying for credit.

Further information

View all details of this course on the University of Newcastle website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)

Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.

Abbreviations

– = data is not available.
<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria

Student profile

Course updates
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Review of programs
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review. For up-to-date details, visit University of Newcastle degrees.

Honours
Applicants should note that under the revised Australian Qualifications Framework some programs are four-year programs available with direct entry. Other programs are three-year Bachelor degree programs. Meritorious students have the option to apply for an additional one-year end-on component after graduation. Check the course descriptions carefully.