Bachelor of Data Science
Western Sydney University
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About
A data scientist solves problems by designing systems that take data in its many forms, and providing information in terms of analysis and prediction. To do this a data scientist must be adept at both computing and statistics. This degree equips students with the computational and statistical knowledge and skills for designing machine learning systems for prediction and analysis of complex data relationships, storage and retrieval of big data, designing experimental studies, and building and fitting models for analysis, visualisation, estimation and prediction. These skills are essential for the analysis of customer transactions and behaviour, scientific investigations, financial trends, and online behaviour.
Areas of study
Artificial intelligence, astroinformatics, big data, database technology, global sustainability, health informatics, machine learning, social network analysis, statistical analysis, statistical programming, visualisation.
Career opportunities
Data scientist, data analyst, quant analyst in the fields of banking, insurance, finance, advertising, retail, telecommunications, market research, consulting, scientific research, bioinformatics, sports science, transportation, education and government analytics.
Practical experience
Students undertake a final-year industrially oriented data analysis project, that brings together the concepts and knowledge gained throughout the degree.
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Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English and Mathematics Advanced.
Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
Other applicants
Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
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Course information
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Bachelor of Applied Data Science
Bachelor of Applied Data Science is a cross-disciplinary degree that can be taken in combination with any Western Sydney University bachelor degree.
The course teaches a blend of skills, including mathematics, statistics and computing. Graduates will know how to embark on data-driven investigations, and conduct visual and computational analytics for application in their own primary research.
Expressions of interest in the course will be taken during the UAC application process, and eligible students who have expressed an interest and received an offer to another Western Sydney University course will be invited to join the Bachelor of Applied Data Science.
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Expressions of interest in the course will be taken during the UAC application process. Eligible students who express an interest and receive an offer to another Western Sydney University course will be invited to join the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship.
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