Bachelor of Data Science / Bachelor of Computer Science

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• Expertise: You will be a data scientist who can draw on a body of knowledge that spans data science, data analytics, data architecture, data engineering, and data wrangling, to apply yourself across a range of professions, projects, and problems.
• Awareness: You will be to apply your learning and skills to create new understandings of the world and real world issues that lay at the intersection of many traditional and emerging disciplines.
• Understanding of entrepreneurship, the need for and process of innovation, as well as the need and capacity for lifelong learning.
• Understanding of and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities.
• Understanding of the social, cultural, global and business opportunities of the professional computer scientist as well as understanding of the need for and principles of sustainability and adaptability.
• An ability to function effectively as an individual, as a team member in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams and as a leader/manager with the capacity to assist and encourage those under their direction.
• An ability to undertake and coordinate large computer science projects and to identify problems and their formulation and solution.
• An ability to communicate effectively with other computer scientists, software engineers, other professional disciplines, managers and the community generally.
• Capacity to continue developing relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in computer science throughout their careers.
• An ability to carry out problem analysis, requirements capture, problem formulation and integrated software development for the solution of a problem.
• In-depth technical competence in the discipline of computer science.
• Knowledge of basic science and computer science fundamentals.
• Integrity: You will be a professional who can apply your skills and knowledge of data science to the highest ethical standards responsibly and honestly.
• Responsiveness: You will be a person who has the flexibility to work in many different environments, to harness collective knowledge within local and global professional networks, to communicate effectively, to work with people and have an appreciation of others.
• Perception: You will be a critical thinker who has keen insight and a broad perspective of the world to find solutions to complex problems.
• Tenacity: You will be a problem solver and an innovator who can identify, draw upon and manage resources to take a project from concept to completion.

Admission requirements

Enrolling in mathematics - Maths placement test

English Language Requirements

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

2022 From 2022 there are changes to the program, please refer to the 2022 Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents section for more information. Pre-2022 students can count ELEC3500 in place of SENG4500.

As programs are regularly reviewed and updated, some students may experience changes to their program of study during the course of their enrolment, which may require transition arrangements. Students affected by changes to their program are advised to review documentation contained in the "Additional Documents" section, in the first instance. Any further questions should be directed to the Program Convenor or Program Advisor (Program Advice@newcastle.edu.au).

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.