Bachelor of Data Science/Bachelor of Computer Science
University of Newcastle - Newcastle - Callaghan
Overview
Data is everywhere and is exponentially growing in its creation. Data Scientists create and use various tools and frameworks to analyse for patterns in data, then communicate their findings to others. Computer science is fundamental to many everyday technologies like mobile phones, learning systems, online shopping, navigation systems, social media, computer games and programmable appliances. The Bachelor of Data Science/Bachelor of Computer Science produces innovative and resourceful scientists who are experts at data wrangling and visualisation, programming, data security, and complex problem solving.
Majors
Areas of study
Algorithms, data mining and applied artificial intelligence including machine intelligence, data structures, data wrangling and visualisation, programming, statistical modelling.
In the computer science component of your combined program, choose to specialise in one of the following majors: computer systems and robotics, cyber security, software development.Career opportunities
Data scientist, software architect, computer software program manager, games developer, business intelligence director, application development manager, cyber security adviser or security architect.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Data scientist, software architect, computer software program manager, games developer, business intelligence director, application development manager, cyber security adviser or security architect.
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 offer | 96.4 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 77.85 | 83.55 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 70.1 | 76.1 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Newcastle website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Newcastle
Campus
Newcastle - Callaghan
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Computer Science and Information Technology
Indicative ATAR
70.10
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 147
- Campuses
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Central Coast - Ourimbah Gosford Newcastle - Callaghan Newcastle City Precinct Port Macquarie Sydney
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at University of Newcastle. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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