This program does not offer direct applications.

Students must apply through concurrent enrolment after enrolling in another program.

Degree overview

Gain a competitive edge in the employment market with data skills

One extra year of study, two degrees, and the data skills employers want across every industry—the Bachelor of Applied Data Science gives you a real edge in the job market.

Data is reshaping every industry. To stay competitive, you need the latest data science skills to uncover insights, solve complex problems, and make data-driven decisions in your field.

Career opportunities

With a strong focus on practical problem-solving and industry relevance, this program equips graduates with the skills to apply data science in their field and pursue new career opportunities in a data-driven world.

88.5% employed within four months of graduating.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022-2024, Undergraduate Science and Mathematics

14.3% projected employment growth by 2029.

Jobs and Skills Australia 2024, ICT Professionals.

Bachelor of Applied Data Science

UAC Code , Program Code 50095

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CRICOS Code , Program Code 50095

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Note: Semester 1 commences on 22 February 2027. Find out more.

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Program Code 50095

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Program Code 50095

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Course overview

This program comprises of 240 units, with 80 units to be taken from data science courses and 160 units to be counted from your primary degree program.

To complement your core discipline, select from directed courses such as predictive analytics, applied artificial intelligence, big data, data mining, cloud computing, optimisation, and business intelligence, which will be taught by expert teaching staff within the School of Computer and Information Sciences.

This program provides a strong foundation in data wrangling and visualisation, database management, programming, and statistical analytical skills. We ensure accessibility for students without prior computing experience.

This program does not offer direct entry. Students must undertake this program through concurrent enrolment with another program. This arrangement is currently offered in conjunction with:

2026 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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This program does not offer direct entry.

Students must undertake this program through concurrent enrolment after enrolling in another program. The Concurrent Enrolment Form can be found here.

Combined program offerings:

Bachelor of Biotechnology
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Bachelor of Criminology

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