Overview

Key facts

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Data Science at James Cook University will be able to:

Integrate and apply a coherent body of theoretical and technical knowledge, including underlying concepts and principles, within the domain of data science
Critically appraise the role and relevance of science in society, particularly in creating sustainable futures in the tropics, worldwide
Demonstrate broad understanding of the methods of science, including the creative processes involved in developing scientific knowledge, and its contestable and testable nature
Retrieve, analyse, synthesise and evaluate information from a range of sources

Plan and conduct reliable, evidence-based laboratory and/or field experiments by selecting and applying methods, techniques and tools, as appropriate to one or more science disciplines

Career Outcomes

Possible careers graduates in the Bachelor of Science majoring in data Science can look forward to include the following:

Data Engineer
Data Analyst
Data Scientist
Data Architect
Business Intelligence Analyst
Data Analyst Manager

Programme Structure

Course include:

Database Modelling

Geographic Information Systems

Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers

Linear Algebra

Data Visualisation

Sensors and Sensing for Scientists

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-19 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-22 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

74

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PTE Academic

52

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 9 other Bachelors in Data Science & Big Data in Singapore

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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

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74

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52

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Provider Code 00117J
The entry requirements differ from country to country but in general applicants must have satisfactorily completed 12 years of schooling or equivalent

Successful completion of the James Cook University Foundation Program will also satisfy the entry requirement

Assumed knowledge: English (Units 3/4,C), Mathematical Methods (3/4,C); or equivalent
Recommended: At least one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Geography, Marine Science, Specialist Maths or Physics (Units 3/4,C); or equivalent
Applicants who have not completed high school intermediate level (or equivalent) Mathematics B (or equivalent) must select MA1020: Preparatory Mathematics as part of their study plan to successfully complete the Bachelor of Science

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

69586 AUD / year

≈ 69586 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

66708 AUD / year

≈ 66708 AUD / year

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

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