Bachelor of Data Science / Bachelor of Computer Science
Data scientists create and use a variety of tools and frameworks to examine patterns in data. These frameworks help inform the development of software and technologies used in the computer science discipline – everything from smart phones and homes to autonomous vehicles and life-saving health equipment.
The combined Bachelor of Computer Science/Bachelor of Data Science will equip you with knowledge and practical experience in both areas. Giving you the skills to develop new and innovative technologies and forge and exciting and rewarding career.
Our computer science laboratories provide the perfect practical environment to apply your knowledge and test your skills. As a student, you will use the latest data analysis and programming software such as Python and R.
Throughout your studies you will tackle real-world problems, develop solutions to challenges and put your theory into practice.
Campus Information
Newcastle - Callaghan
The University of Newcastle's main campus at Callaghan is only 12 kilometres from beaches and the heart of Newcastle - a city named as one of the world's top 'Smart Cities' to watch in 2017 by Global magazine National Geographic Traveler.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 21
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Data and computer science are rapidly growing fields with a myriad of career opportunities. Jobs exist all over the world in almost every industry, from IT to business, manufacturing, defence and many more.
Data scientists have been identified as being in high demand in Australia according to the World Economic Forum’s The Future of Jobs Report 2020.
Professional opportunities:
Big data Specialist
Digital Transformation Specialist
Software Architect
Games Developer
Business Intelligence Director
Cyber Security Advisor
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
?Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
Undergraduate admissions: Students are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.0/4.0 or equivalent. Students should have completed at least one year of full time study at a university or other institution of higher education.
IELTS
6.0
(No subtest below 6.0)
TOEFL iBT
64 - 78
No subtest below:
R: 13 - 18
L: 12 - 19
S: 18 - 19
W: 21 - 23
Duolingo English Test (DET)
110
PTE Academic
50
For More Information Please Connect To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 105364K
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
163200 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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