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Bachelor of Data Science

Bachelor of Data Science

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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 a variety of tools and frameworks to examine patterns in data. These findings are then communicated to inform decision making and business strategy.

Our computer science laboratories provide the perfect practical environment to apply your knowledge and test your skills. As a student, you will use the latest data analysis and programming software such as Python, R Java, and SQL.

Our Bachelor of Data Science will allow you to develop core skills in data science that encompasses key elements from mathematics, statistics, computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

Course overview

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 Wrangling and Visualisation

Data Structures and Algorithms

Data Mining and Big Data

Statistics and Time Series Analysis

Network and Data Security

Machine Intelligence and Deep Learning

Work Integrated Learning

Career opportunities

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.

Data scientists have been identified as being in high demand in Australia according to the World Economic Forum’s The Future of Jobs Report 2020.

Professional outcomes:

Information security analyst

Big data specialist

Digital transformation specialist

Software architect

Data scientist

Web developer

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.

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The University of Newcastle is one of the world’s top 200 universities1, known for making a global impact and top 5 in the world for partnering for a more sustainable future2. 

We embrace technology and best practice to deliver the best possible student experience. Our mission is to help students become life-ready graduates. We do this through practical learning, innovative styles of teaching, internationally recognised study programs and world-class research. 

We are number one in Australia for industry collaboration3, our partnerships help our more than 39,000 students4 to be more employable and start on higher salaries than the Australian average5. 

1 QS World University Rankings 2023
2 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022  
3 Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2020 
4 The University of Newcastle Data Warehouse 2021 
5 QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2020 
 

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