Bachelor (Honours)
Explore the entire lifecycle of data to develop a deep understanding of how information is used to generate insights that inform strategic business decisions in the Bachelor of Data Science (Honours). You'll undertake a professional placement, work in teams with an industry partner to tackle authentic business challenges using real-world data sets, hone your skills through focused studies in an area that interests you most and complete a research project in your final year.
Propel yourself into the thriving field of data science. You will study the latest data science trends, insights and emerging topics to ensure you graduate with a 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?
The Bachelor of Data Science (Honours) 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 as part of studies, work in teams with an industry partner to tackle authentic business challenges using real-world data sets as part of a capstone project, focus your studies towards the area that interests you most by undertaking minor studies in a topic of your choosing, and culminate your knowledge in your final year through completion of an honours research project.
As a graduate, you will have the skills, knowledge and industry connections to build a varied and sustainable career as a data analyst, data scientist, business strategist, data engineer, data architect, data visualisation specialist, information analyst or reporting analyst in the public and private sectors. Depending on what industry or sector you choose to find employment, you could be optimising digital marketing campaigns, develop new and innovative products and services, predict customer sales patterns, or increase productivity in areas such as sales or supply chain management.
Graduates from the Bachelor of Data Science (Honours) are highly sought-after by employers for their investigative, exploratory and lateral thinking approach to complex data challenges. By undertaking a focused research project in your final year of study, you will acquire advanced technical expertise in your chosen specialisation, as well as the skills to become a creative, solutions-driven professional in the dynamic and ever-evolving field of data science.
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Data Science (Honours) students must complete 32 credit points comprising:
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
17
Core units
7
Capstone units
8
Minor/Elective units
32
Total
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
You can also refer to the Recognition of prior learning system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.