A Bachelor of Data Science in Australia teaches students how to collect, organise, analyse, and interpret complex data to support better decision-making. The program generally combines statistics, mathematics, programming, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data visualisation, and business analytics. Most courses take three years of full-time study and may include practical projects, industry placements, and work-integrated learning opportunities.
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| Specialisation | Duration | Annual Tuition Fees (Approx.) | Career Opportunities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 3 years | A$42,000–A$61,000 | Machine Learning Engineer, AI Developer, Data Scientist |
| Business Data Science | 3 years | A$42,000–A$61,000 | Business Data Analyst, BI Analyst, Strategy Analyst |
| Computational Data Science | 3 years | A$42,000–A$61,000 | Computational Data Scientist, Data Engineer, Software Developer |
| Data and Decision Analytics | 3 years | A$42,000–A$61,000 | Decision Analyst, Operations Analyst, Data Consultant |
| Quantitative Data Science | 3 years | A$42,000–A$61,000 | Quantitative Analyst, Risk Analyst, Statistical Analyst |
| Big Data and Data Engineering | 3 years | A$42,000–A$61,000 | Data Engineer, Big Data Developer, Database Specialist |
| Statistical Data Science | 3 years | A$42,000–A$61,000 | Statistician, Research Analyst, Predictive Modelling Analyst |
| Data Visualisation and Analytics | 3 years | A$42,000–A$61,000 | Data Visualisation Specialist, Reporting Analyst, BI Developer |
| Universities | Location | Popular Information Technology Fields | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNSW Sydney | Sydney, New South Wales | Business Data Science, Computational Data Science, Quantitative Data Science | February* |
| Monash University | Melbourne, Victoria | Applied Data Science, Big Data Analytics, Statistical Modelling | February |
| RMIT University | Melbourne, Victoria | Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Programming, Data Visualisation | February and July |
| Deakin University | Melbourne, Victoria | Big Data, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Data Management | March and July* |
| Queensland University of Technology | Brisbane, Queensland | AI and Machine Learning, Business Data Science, Decision Analytics | February and July* |
| Adelaide University | Adelaide, South Australia | Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Machine Learning | February and July |
| Job Role | Average Starting Salary (Approx.) | Industries |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Data Scientist | A$65,000–A$76,000 | Technology, Finance, Healthcare, Government |
| Graduate Data Analyst | A$65,000–A$76,000 | Consulting, Retail, Banking, Telecommunications |
| Graduate Business Analyst | A$66,000–A$77,000 | Finance, Insurance, Consulting, Technology |
| Junior Data Engineer | A$70,000–A$85,000 | Cloud Services, Technology, E-commerce, Telecommunications |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | A$65,000–A$80,000 | Retail, Finance, Healthcare, Manufacturing |
| Machine Learning Associate | A$70,000–A$90,000 | Technology, Robotics, Healthcare, Research |
| Quantitative Analyst | A$70,000–A$90,000 | Banking, Investment, Insurance, FinTech |
| Data Visualisation Specialist | A$65,000–A$80,000 | Media, Consulting, Government, Marketing |
| Statistical Analyst | A$65,000–A$80,000 | Research, Healthcare, Government, Education |
| Risk Data Analyst | A$68,000–A$82,000 | Banking, Insurance, Cybersecurity, Consulting |
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