Bachelor of Data Science
Bachelor of Data Science
Propel yourself into a thriving field with Deakin’s Bachelor of Data Science. With every click, swipe, search, share and stream data is created at a phenomenal rate. Its volume and complexity give rise to considerable opportunities as businesses strive to harness the power of big data to remain competitive. Throughout…
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Propel yourself into a thriving field with Deakin’s Bachelor of Data Science.
With every click, swipe, search, share and stream data is created at a phenomenal rate. Its volume and complexity give rise to considerable opportunities as businesses strive to harness the power of big data to remain competitive. Throughout this course you will explore the entire lifecycle of data. You will develop a deep understanding of how information is created, gathered, processed, and analysed as well as how it is used to generate insights and inform strategic decisions.
You will study innovative course content covering the latest data science trends and insights. This ensures you graduate with a specialist, technical and 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.
Want to hone your analytical skills for a rewarding career in data science?
Designed in collaboration with industry, the Bachelor of Data Science gives you ample opportunity to sharpen your skill set under the guidance and direction of our supportive teaching staff. You’ll explore fundamental concepts across maths, stats and programming at the beginning of the course, before diving into more advanced topics in data wrangling, capture and mining; machine learning; deep learning and AI. You’ll also have opportunities to undertake a professional placement and to work in teams with an industry partner, tackling authentic business challenges using real-world data sets as part of a capstone project in your final year. These real-world learning opportunities enable you to deepen your knowledge as well as your technical and problem-solving skills building your preparedness to enter the workforce and hit the ground running.
To differentiate your studies and focus your career towards the area that interests you most, you will also have the opportunity to undertake minor studies in a topic of your choosing.
Career outcomes
Data professionals are in high demand as organisations increasingly rely on skilled specialists to unlock hidden patterns in big data. This provides meaningful insights that inform decisions, drive business growth and increase their strategic advantage in the competitive business world.
No longer found solely amongst the big tech giants, data analysts are needed across every industry, opening a world of opportunities for your career.
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 your chosen industry or sector, you could be optimising digital marketing campaigns, developing new and innovative products and services, predicting customer sales patterns, or increasing productivity in areas such as sales or supply chain management.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Deakin University is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU).  It is a global leader in many areas of study including accounting and finance, business, engineering, education, nursing, sport science, and sport management. It is known for its industry-based learning, with all degrees offering the opportunity for work placements. Deakin has four campuses across the state of Victoria, offering high-quality teaching and first-rate facilities.  Our students love studying here – that is why Deakin University has been ranked #1 for course and student satisfaction in Victoria for 13 years (Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2022 (GOS)).
