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    Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions

    University of New South Wales

    University of New South Wales

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    Australia, Sydney

    University RankQS Ranking
    19

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    093085J

    Credit point

    144 Points

    Campuses

    Kensington

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 56,500  / year
    Next Intake July-2025

    Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions

    About

    If you’re thinking about studying data science, you’re probably already aware of its power to shape our world. As billions of devices feed data to central databases, businesses and governments need experts to interpret that data. Data scientists and analysts have become some of the most in-demand professionals globally, with the unique skills to unlock hidden insights within data to improve prediction and decision-making.

    UNSW’s Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions will prepare you to compile, interpret, and act on data in ways that make a big impact. This three-year degree combines training in mathematical methods, statistics, computing, and business decision-making with communication skills. You’ll gain the theoretical and practical skills required to enter the field of data analysis, where networking, decision-making, strategic thinking, and attention to detail are essential.

    You’ll graduate career-ready with a globally recognised degree from a global top 20 university*. Leverage the expertise of three of the best schools in Australia, including the #1 School of Mathematics and Statistics; the School of Computer Science and Engineering, and the #3 School of Economics. Exciting job opportunities, new learning experiences, and high earning potential are just a few reasons to study data and technology.

    *QS World University Rankings 2024

    Study at a global top 20 university*

    Graduate with a widely-respected degree from a prestigious Go8 university, ranked equal 19th globally*. UNSW is ranked #1 in Australia (#31 in the world) for Engineering and Technology and #1 in Australia (#44 in the world) for Mathematics**.

    Unlock exceptional career opportunities
    Set yourself apart with a UNSW degree, where graduates earn some of the highest salaries among Go8 universities^. Recognised as Australia’s Most Employable Graduates,^^ our hands-on, career-focused approach ensures you leave with the skills and experience employers want.

    Join a thriving data science community
    Through our Data Science Peer Mentoring Program, you’ll get the opportunity to meet others in the data science community. You can join one of the 16 clubs and societies within the Faculty of Science to grow your network and make lifelong friends, or one of our 300+ clubs and societies university-wide.

    *QS World University Rankings 2024
    **QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
    ^Highest graduate median salaries of Go8 universities (QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022)
    ^^Most employable graduates (AFR Top 100 Future Leaders Awards 2020,2021,2022,2023)

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)

    11.0

    All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1.

    International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

    32.0

    Entry criteria is based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2024 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB Diploma or Bilingual Diploma can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

    Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)

    1210.0

    Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies.

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    Medicine & Health

    6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Bachelor of Nutrition/Master of Dietetics & Food Innovation: 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest)

    The following programs require 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    • Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMed)/Doctor of Medicine (MD) including double degree
    • Bachelor of Exercise Science/Master of Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology
    • Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine/Master of Pharmacy
    • Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science/Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

    6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Graduate Certificate in Myopia Management:7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    Career

    Future careers

    The demand for data scientists and analysts is soaring, with job growth expected to rise by 23% for data analysts and 11% for data scientists over the next five years*. This degree equips you with the essential programming languages, problem-solving abilities, and skills in processing, interpreting, and presenting data using both qualitative and quantitative techniques. You'll graduate ready to hit the ground running, with a wealth of career opportunities in Australia and around the world.

    The era of Big Data

    With quintillion bytes of data generated every day, we’re in the era of big data. Social media, the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, and artificial intelligence are driving trends in data and influencing the role of data scientists. The increasing need for people who can interpret and understand data means that data scientists and analysts are in very high demand across a range of industries.

    What does a career in this field look like?

    Data science is a multidisciplinary field of study that blends mathematical methods, statistics, computing, business decisions and communication. Data scientists translate user data into insights that help companies understand their audience and personalise their products or services. Uncovering new insights and predicting trends has become vital in the retail, environmental, not-for-profit, IT, and professional services sectors.

    Career opportunities in data science span many industries, from start-ups to established corporations, including Coles, AirBnB, Spotify, Netflix, and Greenpeace, to name a few. As a data scientist, you might be asked to calculate the price of new products for the market, determine warehouse or retail employee schedules, make predictions of environmental phenomena and model the spread of new diseases.

    Potential roles

    Explore the potential industries and roles based on different Data Science and Decisions disciplines.

    Business Data Science

    • Business Reporting And Analytics Manager
    • Data Analyst
    • Data Migration Specialist
    • Market Intelligence Manager
    • Pricing Analyst
    • Technical Business Analyst

    Quantitative Data Science

    • Data Consultant
    • Data Mining Engineer
    • E-Commerce Data Analytics Specialist
    • Statistician
    • Predictive Model Data Scientist
    • Quantitative Researcher

    Computational Data Science

    • Big Data Developer
    • Business Information Analyst
    • Computational Data Researcher
    • Computational Scientist
    • Data Warehouse Architect

    *Data from Seek, August 2024

    Our alumni

    "My favourite part about the Data Science and Decisions degree was that I could customise it to fit my interests. I got to pick electives from a pool that contains everything from software construction to calculus to economic game theory. This allowed me to follow my passion for mathematics while also building on my newly discovered love of coding, and then get to throw a bit of economics into the mix!"

    Jessica Boyle

    Consultant, Data Assurance, PwC

    "The data science program at UNSW has provided me with a solid foundation in advanced mathematics and computer science, as well as the opportunity to pursue elective courses in physics. Knowledge of these three fields has proven invaluable to my career as they are fundamental to almost every industry."

    Saksham Yadav

    Innovation Manager at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia

    CEO of The Adecco Group (Australia/NZ) for one month (2021)

    "We live in a world of technology, which revolves around economics, but is all underpinned by maths and numbers. This program covers all three major areas, which are incredibly useful to contribute to society.”

    Serena Xu

    Data Graduate

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 56,500 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    University of New South Wales

    Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions

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