Overview

Every industry is using the increasing availability of large volumes of data to grow - from predicting weather patterns and optimising harvesting in agriculture, to improving patient diagnosis and treatment in the health industry and enhancing the management of remote infrastructure in mining. Central to harnessing the power of data to drive innovation is the Data Scientist.

In the Data Science Major (BAdvSci) (Honours) program from Curtin University you'll gain practical experience programming in both R and Python and exposure to data science professionals. Work-based learning is ensured through the requirement to engage in immersive industry and/or research experience.

Careers

Data analyst

Data scientist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Programming

Data Science in Practice

Probability and Data Analysis

Science, Technology and Global Problems

Database Systems

Regression and Nonparametric Inference

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-03 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , National

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International students deadline:

For countries listed separately on the website, 10 weeks before start date.

All other countries, 5 weeks before start date.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Credits

800 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data View 49 other Bachelors in Data Science & Big Data in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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General requirements

CRICOS 095949E

Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or

Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

This course has a minimum ATAR of 95

If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn’t met Curtin’s minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.

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Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Tuition Fee

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International

44222 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44222 AUD per year during 48 months.
National

8500 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8500 AUD per year during 48 months.

Australian and New Zealand student: Commonwealth supported
Domestic: Fees are for this year, next year's fees are not available yet

Living costs for Perth

1328 - 2367 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Perth

Funding

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