Bachelor of Data Science

University of Canterbury

New Zealand, Christchurch

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University of Canterbury

New Zealand , Christchurch

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines15-Jul-2024

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 39,013 / year

Next Intake 15-Jul-2024

Bachelor of Data Science

About

Data is used by organisations of all sizes to make better decisions. In this degree, you will learn how to analyse and interpret data to inform decision-making and forecast trends.

With big data comes big responsibility, and you will learn the importance of data security, ethics, and strategy. You will learn skills in programming, mathematics, and statistics from experts in biology, computing, geography, linguistics, and many other fields. As a result, you will be able to contribute your diverse skillset across many cross-disciplinary fields.

A number of our research centres utilise data science, including Toi Hangarau | Geospatial Research Institute; Hangarau Tangata, Tangata Hangarau | HIT Lab NZ; Wireless Research Centre; Te Khui Roro Reo | NZ Institute of Language, Brain and Behaviour; and Te PokapÅ« Aronui -Matihiko | UC Arts Digital Lab.

You will be using world-class facilities throughout your degree, including a futuristic augmented reality lab, specially designed computer and software labs, human-computer interaction spaces and equipment, makerspace and design studios, and field stations in Waitaha Canterbury.

Choose from a variety of majors to specialise in a particular interest and industry.

Project work in your final year will give you real world experience in applying data science to create workplace solutions.

UC hosts a wide variety of research centres that specialise in data science, with some projects ranging from climate change prediction models in Antarctica, geospatial mapping for urban planning in rural Aotearoa New Zealand, VR simulation training systems for firefighters, wireless sensor networking and Internet of Things (IoT) for unmanned vehicles, digitally archiving earthquake cultural history, and monitoring language acquisition in children with developmental difficulties.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Our general undergraduate degrees are flexible three-year degrees that allow you to study a wide range of subjects, while specialising in your major subject. Specialist undergraduate degrees are also offered and these take between three and four years to complete. The degree structure of our specialist degrees is very prescribed as they prepare students for a specific field.

English Program Requirements

English language courses offered in partnership with CCEL will prepare you for study at Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degree level. The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses offered by CCEL are designed to provide you with the specific language and study skills you will need to succeed in academic study.

Further details and application form are available from the CCEL site.

Career

Project work in your final year involves applying data science to create solutions.
Gain skills in project implementation, research, critical analysis, problem- solving, and communication to discuss and explain data findings.
Graduates will be ready to work in roles such as data scientist, analyst, software architect, IT consultant, business analyst, statistician, software developer, and more.

Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

NZD 39,013 / year

How to Apply

Step 1. Apply to Enrol in myUC

Step 1. Apply to enrol in myUC

Applications are now open for 2023 courses! Create a myUC account and apply today.

Coming from a NZ high school?

Choose "Waiting on NCEA/UE results" as your 'Admission Reason'. Ask your school for evidence of your attendance to include with your visa application before school closes for the summer holidays.

Have an international qualification?

You will need to have your admission to UC assessed first. Check what you need for your chosen qualification and apply in myUC.

Already a UC student?

The Enrolments team will prepare an Offer of Place for you to include with your visa application once you have submitted your Application to Enrol in myUC.

Step 2. Pre-pay your tuition fees

Pay the tuition fees estimate shown on your Offer of Place - this can be found in your Document Library in myUC (top right-hand corner). You will need to provide evidence you have paid your fees in full with your student visa application.

If the amount you pre-pay is different from your final fees total, you will be charged or refunded the difference later. If you are unable to complete your enrolment (eg if your visa application is declined) Student Finance will arrange a refund of your pre-paid tuition fees.

Step 3. Apply for your student visa

If your current visa expires between now and 31 March 2023 or you do not have a current student visa, apply for your student visa for 2023 study on the Immigration New Zealand website. More info is available on the UC Student Visa page.

Step 4. Choose your courses

Choose your courses and add them to your application in myUC. You will normally need to be full-time for your student visa.

Check that the courses you are planning to take satisfy the requirements of your intended qualification(s). You should also consider your study pathway (for example meeting the pre-requisites for future courses). For advice on how to plan your study pathway, contact your Student Advisor. If you are working towards a double degree or conjoint degree you should check your courses with both Student Advisors. The Regulations for each qualification can be found on the relevant Qualifications page.

If you have not met the prerequisites or co-requisites for courses you are wanting to add, contact the Course Coordinator or relevant Student Advisor. You may also need to apply for an exemption from a prerequisite.

Business Taught Masters (BTM) students will have their courses added by UC Business School staff.

Step 5. Complete your enrolment

Once your courses are approved and you have received your new student visa, you can complete your enrolment.

If you're new to UC or you're a continuing UC student with a new passport

Register for a session to complete your enrolment in person with the Enrolments team (at Te Pātaka, Puaka-James Hight). Take your passport and visa with you to your registered session and the team will give you an Enrolment Agreement to accept. Once you've accepted your Enrolment Agreement and paid any outstanding fees, you will have officially completed your enrolment.

If you're arriving in NZ after studying offshore

Once you've received your student visa and booked your flights, email [email protected] with the following:

your UC student ID number
your full name
your intended arrival date in New Zealand
your flight details
a copy of your visa

Then register for a session to complete your enrolment in person for when you arrive on campus. During your session you will show the Enrolments team your passport and current visa, update your enrolment details, pay any outstanding fees, and update your contact details (with your Christchurch address and mobile number, and emergency contact details). Once your enrolment details are confirmed you will receive an Enrolment Agreement to accept; this will complete your enrolment.

Complete your enrolment in person

with the Enrolments Team in Te Pātaka, Level 3 Puaka-James Hight

If you're a current UC student and you've already shown your current passport to the Enrolments team

You do not need to book a session to complete your enrolment in person. As soon as you have received your new visa, send evidence through to [email protected] with your UC student ID number, and you will receive an Enrolment Agreement to accept. Once you've accepted your Enrolment Agreement and paid any outstanding fees, you will have officially completed your enrolment. Find out your next steps here.