Bachelor of Data Science

Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood Campus

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Overview

Propel yourself into the thriving field of data science with the Bachelor of Data Science. With every click, swipe, search, share and stream data is created. The rate of data generation is phenomenal, and its volume and complexity gives rise to considerable opportunities as businesses strive to harness the power of big data. Throughout this course you will explore the entire lifecycle of data to develop a deep understanding of how information is created, gathered, processed, analysed and used to generate insights and inform strategic decisions.

You will study innovative course content covering the latest data science trends, insights and emerging topics to ensure you graduate with a specialist, technical and highly sought after 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 analysis.

Course information

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent, see: www.deakin.edu.au/undergrad-entry.

Majors

Cloud technologies (minor only), Cyber security (minor only), Data science (AI, Data mining, Machine learning, Data management, Discrete mathematics, Programming, Data analytics, Natural language processing), Education (minor only), Embedded systems (minor only), Finance (minor only), Full stack development (minor only), Health analytics (minor only), Human resource management (minor only), Marketing (minor only), Psychology (minor only), Retail management (minor only), Security management (minor only), Sports analytics (minor only), Sustainability and environmental science (minor only), Virtual and augmented reality (minor only).

Potential Career Outcomes

Graduates will have the skills, knowledge and industry connections to build a varied and sustainable career as data analysts, data scientists, business strategists, data engineers, data architects, data visualisation specialists or information analysts. Depending on the industry or sector you choose, you could be optimising digital marketing campaigns, developing innovative products, predicting customer sales patterns or increasing productivity in areas such as sales or supply chain management

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer79.7083.10
Median rank to receive an offer69.3576.25
Lowest rank to receive an offer64.8066.25

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Deakin University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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University

Deakin University

Campus

Melbourne Burwood Campus

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Computer Science and Information Technology

Indicative ATAR

64.80

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available

Course Link

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State
VIC
Type
University
Courses
322
Campuses
Geelong Waterfront Campus Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus Melbourne Burwood Campus Warrnambool Campus
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