Bachelor of Data Science

Harness the power of data for a career at the forefront of data-driven decision making and forecasting. Get hands-on with the tools used to manage big data sets and gain insight into how data is used to solve problems and even spot them before they arise. Make yourself an indispensable member of any business with roles in government, marketing, finance, healthcare and more. 

Your industry experience

• Our Work Integrated Learning program bolsters your CV with real industry experience such as placements, internships and industry-linked projects. In this course, you’ll undertake six projects – one per semester – and each will build on the last.

Skills you’ll learn

• Computer software development
• Machine learning modelling and application
• Big data management
• Data visualisation techniques
• Data-driven decision-making

Your career opportunities

• Data scientist
• Data analyst
• Business intelligence developer
• Data infrastructure architect

Why Swinburne?

• Ranked top 100 in the world for Computer Science and Engineering
• Ranked Top 150 in Computer Science
• 85.1% of students found employment within 4 months of graduating
• 5 stars for learner engagement

How credit points work

• Successful completion of the Bachelor of Data Science requires students to complete units of study to the value of 300 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

What your course could look like

• This is the indicative sequence for Semester 1, 2025 only. You are advised to use the study plan template available via your student portal in conjunction with your course planner to plan your studies. Sequence may also vary depending on advanced standing and exemptions. The unit offering information is correct at the time of publication, however changes may occur.