Course overview
The Diploma of Information Technology / Bachelor of Data Science (Pathway) will give you a comprehensive understanding of data science.
Enter directly into the second year of the Bachelor of Data Science at Deakin University after successful completion of the Diploma of Information Technology.
Course record
Majors
Cloud technologies (minor only), Cyber security (minor only), Data science (AI, Data mining, Machine learning, Data management, Discrete mathematics, 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), Programming, Data analytics, Natural language processing), Education (minor only), Embedded systems (minor only), Sports analytics (minor only), Sustainability and environmental science (minor only), Virtual and augmented reality (minor only).
Career Opportunities
As a bachelor's degree graduate, you will have the skills, knowledge and industry connections to build a varied and sustainable career as a data analyst, data scientist, business strategist, data engineer, data architect, data visualisation specialist, information analyst, or reporting analyst in the public and private sectors.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Successful completion of an Australia Year 12 (or equivalent). For example: - VCE (or interstate equivalent) Certificate (scored or unscored) - VCE VM Senior - IB Diploma - NZCEA - VET Certificate IV or above SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Deakin College SEAS information and the Deakin College website Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Successful completion of an Australia Year 12 (or equivalent). For example: - VCE (or interstate equivalent) Certificate (scored or unscored) - VCE VM Senior - IB Diploma - NZCEA - VET Certificate IV or above SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Deakin College SEAS information and the Deakin College website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants with work and life experience are encouraged to submit a personal statement. Visit our website to see what to include in your personal statement. Resume Applicants with work and life experience must submit a resume, including details of any paid, unpaid, voluntary, school based, full or part-time work and the contact details of one or two professional or personal referees to support your application. Visit our website for more information. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Deakin College SEAS information and the Deakin College website
Student profile
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Campuses & intake dates
- Melbourne Burwood CampusVIC