UndergraduateComputer Science
Bachelor of Data Science
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Data Science at Deakin University explores the full lifecycle of data, from collection and storage to analysis and communication. Through more than 120 hours of hands-on placement with clients such as Singapore Airlines, ANZ and Barwon Water, students learn how data is used to generate insights and inform strategic decisions. The course content reflects current industry practice in a fast-growing field. Graduates work as data scientists, data analysts and machine learning practitioners across business, government and technology.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
- Year 1: Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points)
- Career Tools for Employability (0 credit points)
- Computer Systems
- Discrete Mathematics
- Introduction to Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Introduction to Programming
- Database Fundamentals
- Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis
- Object-Oriented Development
- Linear Algebra for Data Analysis
- Year 2: Computer Networks and Communication
- Data Wrangling
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Feature Generation and Engineering
- Data Capture Technologies
- Year 3: Natural Language Processing
- Machine Learning
- Team Project (A) - Project Management and Practices ^ (capstone)
- IT Placements and Industry Experience ^+ (capstone)
- Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point compulsory unit) and
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Data ScientistANZSCO 224115
A newer ANZSCO code (added 2022) that sits on CSOL only, supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Not on MLTSSL or STSOL, so it does not currently open the points-tested 189, 190, or 491, and no state nominates this exact code.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Year 12 completion or equivalent; ATAR as per current guide
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