OpenBachelor degreeInformation Technology

Bachelor of Data Science

ProviderVictoria University
Course code: VTAC4301011661-7e54ff96UniversityStudy area: Information TechnologyCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Propel yourself towards success with a career that perfectly aligns to industry demand. Learn how to identify, organise and analyse big data with Victoria University's Bachelor of Data Science. In this data science degree, you'll learn to use specialised computational and statistical techniques to analyse big data and generate insights to tackle complex problems. These are pivotal skills for the 21st century, designed to meet the strong demand for data science professionals. With industry-focused practices, real-world datasets, and hands-on tools, you will develop an in-depth understanding of deep learning, data management, data mining, and decision making. Throughout your study, you will learn how to wrangle, analyse, visualise, predict, and find insights into data to solve a host of real-world problems. You will gain targeted expertise in: machine learning deep learning big data management data mining exploratory, predictive and prescriptive data analysis data visualisation business-oriented data analytics cyber security-oriented data analytics web, cloud and mobile application development. The Bachelor of Data Science is provisionally accredited at a professional level by the Australian Computer Society. Victoria University degrees are internationally recognised and help you find a satisfying career within and outside Australia.

Entry requirements

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Standard entry

Year 12 prerequisites

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

English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 169, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 169, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6, no band below 6PTE Academic 50, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 60, no component below 18

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

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