Degree overview

Understand how data informs new technologies

Data scientists create and use a variety of tools and frameworks to examine patterns in data. These frameworks help inform the development of software and technologies used in the computer science discipline – everything from smart phones and homes to autonomous vehicles and life-saving health equipment.

Career opportunities

Data and computer science are rapidly growing fields with a myriad of career opportunities. Jobs exist all over the world in almost every industry, from IT to business, manufacturing, defence and many more.

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86.4% employed within four months of graduating.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022 - Undergraduate Science and Mathematics

Bachelor of Data Science / Bachelor of Computer Science

UAC Code , Program Code 40278

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UAC Code

Program Code 40278

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Program Code 40278

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Course overview

Study the following:

  • 260 units of Core courses
  • 10 unit Directed course
  • 10 units of Electives
  • 40 units of Major courses (this includes an additional 10-unit Elective for the Cyber Security Major only)
This is a combined degree

For additional information about this degree you can refer to the pages for the corresponding single degrees: Bachelor of Data Science, and Bachelor of Computer Science

2024 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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The Importance of Computer Science: Jeremy Evans 1:42

Graduate Jeremy Evans chats about why Computer Science is so important, and how his work is helping make the world a better place.

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You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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