Bachelor of Data Science / Bachelor of Mathematics
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Bachelor of Data Science / Bachelor of Mathematics
Without numbers, interpreting the real world would not be possible. Mathematics and data underpin so much of our society. They are the foundation of the appliances we use and the way we communicate. They are behind our navigation systems, how we travel, and the machinery used to produce our food….
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Without numbers, interpreting the real world would not be possible.
Mathematics and data underpin so much of our society. They are the foundation of the appliances we use and the way we communicate. They are behind our navigation systems, how we travel, and the machinery used to produce our food.
Through this combined degree program, you’ll develop core skills in data science and mathematics. This includes data wrangling and visualisation, optimisation and mathematical modelling. You’ll also cover complex analysis, predictive analytics, programming, data and more.
Become an expert in communicating data to inform decision making and business strategy. Shape new technologies, inform more streamlined practices in industry, or even start your own business.
Course overview
Students will complete:
200 units of Core courses
20 units from the course list
either the Pure and Applied Mathematics Major or the Statistics Major
50 units of electives
Career opportunities
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.
Opportunities for data scientists with expertise in mathematics are varied and rapidly growing. You could work in the private or public sector, with industry or in your own field.
Professional outcomes:
Data Mining Analyst
Economic/Social Statistician
Information Security Analyst
Big Data Specialist
Digital Transformation Specialist
Software Architect
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
1 QS World University Rankings 2023
2 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022 Â
3 Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2020Â
4 The University of Newcastle Data Warehouse 2021Â
5 QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2020Â
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