Overview

You will be a data scientist who can draw on a body of knowledge that spans data science, data analytics, data architecture, data engineering, and data wrangling, to apply yourself across a range of professions, projects, and problems after graduating this Bachelor of Data Science programme is offered by University of Newcastle.

Learning Outcomes

You will be to apply your learning and skills to create new understandings of the world and real world issues that lay at the intersection of many traditional and emerging disciplines.

You will be a problem solver and an innovator who can identify, draw upon and manage resources to take a project from concept to completion.

You will be a critical thinker who has keen insight and a broad perspective of the world to find solutions to complex problems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Database and Information Management

Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology

Discrete Mathematics

Object Oriented Programming

Predictive Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-09 00:00:00 , International

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International students: It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle, Australia

Disciplines

Mathematics Statistics Data Science & Big Data View 53 other Bachelors in Data Science & Big Data in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0

English requirements

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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52

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 105362A

As part of your application you will need to provide scanned coloured original or certified copies of original documents.

Examples of documents that you may need to provide are:

Academic transcript

Completion certificate

Evidence of English proficiency

Passport biometric page

For programmes requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.

Course / subject outlines if you wish to apply for credit for previous studies undertaken

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40300 AUD / year

≈ 40300 AUD / year

Additional Details

If you have a Commonwealth Supported Place your study is supported by the Government
Full-fee domestic students pay vary depending on what you're studying

Living costs

Newcastle

Australia

1333 - 2400 AUD / month

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

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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Newcastle

Funding

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