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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.
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.
Data scientist, programmer, software architect, consultancy, entrepreneur, analyst, statistician, web developer, web manager, artificial intelligence and machine learning specialist, information security analyst.
Accreditation will be sought is currently being sought from Statistical Society Australia (SSA) and Australian Computer Society (ACS).
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.
Available as an additional year (or part time equivalent) to meritorious students.
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.
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If you completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted to a selection rank for admission purposes.
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.
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.
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.
View all details of this course on the University of Newcastle website.
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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.