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Bachelor of Science in Data Science

Use statistics, programming and data to uncover insights and make predictions.

  • Degree
  • 3 years
  • Full-time
  • Online
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Qualification

Degree

Typical duration

3 years

Study mode

Full-time · Online

Study field

Technology

About this course

Data Science sits between mathematics, statistics and computing — turning raw data into decisions.

What you'll learn

  • Statistics and probability
  • Python for data analysis
  • Machine learning
  • Data visualisation

Possible career directions

  • Data Analyst
  • Data Scientist
  • Machine Learning Engineer

General information only. Entry requirements, fees and offerings differ between institutions — always check with the institution directly.

Module 1 · Free preview · 5 min

Thinking in steps

A taste of Bachelor of Science in Data Science

Step 1 of 4

Computers follow instructions exactly

An algorithm is a clear list of steps that solves a problem. Before writing code, technologists break a big problem into small, ordered steps a computer can follow without guessing.

Real-world scenario

A friend asks you to sort 100 exam papers by surname. You can't just say “sort them” to a computer — you have to describe how.

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