Propel yourself into a thriving field with Deakin's Bachelor of Data Science.

 

With every click, swipe, search, share and stream data is created at a phenomenal rate. Its volume and complexity give rise to considerable opportunities as businesses strive to harness the power of big data to remain competitive. Throughout this course you will explore the entire lifecycle of data. You will develop a deep understanding of how information is created, gathered, processed, and analysed as well as how it is used to generate insights and inform strategic decisions.

 

You will study innovative course content covering the latest data science trends and insights. This ensures you graduate with a specialist, technical and highly relevant skill set that is sought after by employers across the globe. Explore different analytical methods, tools and techniques as you learn key concepts and deep dive into advanced topics in machine learning, AI and predictive analytics.

 

Want to hone your analytical skills for a rewarding career in data science?

Designed in collaboration with industry, the Bachelor of Data Science gives you ample opportunity to sharpen your skill set under the guidance and direction of our supportive teaching staff. You’ll explore fundamental concepts across maths, stats and programming at the beginning of the course, before diving into more advanced topics in data wrangling, capture and mining; machine learning; deep learning and AI. You’ll also have opportunities to undertake a professional placement and to work in teams with an industry partner, tackling authentic business challenges using real-world data sets as part of a capstone project in your final year. These real-world learning opportunities enable you to deepen your knowledge as well as your technical and problem-solving skills building your preparedness to enter the workforce and hit the ground running.