Bachelor of Data Science

RMIT University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00122A

Build in-demand skills, choose your area of study and follow your passion in the emerging and expansive field of data science. RMITs Bachelor of Data Science will develop skills in data analytics, statistics, computer science, machine learning, programming, mathematics, and data wrangling that will enable you to be central to business decision-making, corporate strategy and government planning. You will gain strong problem-solving skills, and learn how to effectively communicate your work to technical and non-technical audiences, work independently or as a team, and factor in relevant standards, ethical and legal considerations to your projects. Using cutting-edge technologies, you will learn how to analyse and manage large amounts of data from various sources and evaluate their insights and solutions. You will gain hands-on experience using Python and R programming languages. Personalise your degree to suit your career aspirations, selecting from a wide range of majors and minors. Major in advanced data science, cyber security or enterprise systems. Specialise in AI, data analysis, cloud computing, mixed reality, software development and blockchain.

Structure

288 credit points

Subjects

  • COSC2801 Programming Bootcamp 1
  • COSC2803 Programming Studio 1
  • MATH2412 Practical Statistics
  • COSC2960 Foundations of Artificial Intelligence for STEM
  • COSC2738 Practical Data Science
  • COSC2815 Advanced Programming for Data Science
  • INTE2625 Introduction to Cyber Security
  • MATH2237 Data Visualisation with R
  • COSC2818 The Data Science Professional
  • COSC2633 Big Data Processing
  • COSC2816 Case Studies in Data Science
  • OENG1235 Innovation Ecosystem and the Future of Work
  • COSC3043 Data Science Project
  • COSC2673 Machine Learning
  • COSC2110 Data Mining
  • COSC2123 Algorithms and Analysis
  • ISYS3413 Software Engineering Fundamentals for IT
  • ISYS1102 Database Applications
  • COSC3047 Social Media and Networks Analytics
  • ISYS1079 Managing Semi-structured and Unstructured Data
  • COSC1127 Artificial Intelligence
  • COSC1114 Operating Systems Principles
  • COSC2972 Deep Learning
  • COSC1111 Data Communication and Net-Centric Computing
  • COSC2536 Security in Computing and Information Technology
  • INTE2547 Security Testing
  • INTE2584 Introduction to Cybersecurity Governance
  • INTE2626 Cyber Security Attack Analysis and Incidence Response
  • INTE1071 Secure Electronic Commerce
  • INTE2402 Cloud Security
  • INTE2627 Blockchain Technology Fundamentals
  • COSC2301 Computer and Internet Forensics
  • COSC2391 Further Programming
  • COSC2123 Algorithms and Analysis
  • COSC2758 Full Stack Development
  • ISYS1087 Software Testing
  • ISYS1102 Database Applications
  • COSC2276 Web Development Technologies
  • COSC2471 iPhone Software Engineering
  • COSC2675 Rapid Application Development
  • COSC2299 Software Engineering: Process and Tools
  • COSC2674 Programming Internet of Things
  • COSC3091 Enterprise Application Development 1
  • COSC2309 Mobile Application Development
  • COSC1127 Artificial Intelligence
  • COSC2527 Games and Artificial Intelligence Techniques
  • COSC2673 Machine Learning
  • COSC2972 Deep Learning
  • COSC2814 Programming Autonomous Robots
  • INTE2627 Blockchain Technology Fundamentals
  • INTE2628 Developing Blockchain Applications
  • ECON1349 The Blockchain Economy
  • INTE2629 Blockchain Innovations and Case Studies
  • COSC2757 Cloud Foundations
  • COSC2821 Cloud Developing
  • COSC2824 Cloud Operations
  • COSC2829 Cloud Architecting
  • INTE2402 Cloud Security
  • COSC2348 Games Studio 1
  • COSC2476 Mixed Reality
  • COSC1187 Interactive 3D Graphics and Animation
  • COSC2527 Games and Artificial Intelligence Techniques
  • COSC1111 Data Communication and Net-Centric Computing
  • COSC2536 Security in Computing and Information Technology
  • INTE2547 Security Testing
  • INTE2626 Cyber Security Attack Analysis and Incidence Response
  • INTE2402 Cloud Security
  • COSC2301 Computer and Internet Forensics
  • COSC2391 Further Programming
  • COSC2758 Full Stack Development
  • ISYS1087 Software Testing
  • ISYS1102 Database Applications
  • COSC2276 Web Development Technologies
  • COSC2471 iPhone Software Engineering
  • COSC2675 Rapid Application Development
  • COSC2299 Software Engineering: Process and Tools
  • COSC2674 Programming Internet of Things
  • COSC2123 Algorithms and Analysis
  • COSC3091 Enterprise Application Development 1
  • COSC2309 Mobile Application Development
  • MATH2203 Linear Models and Experimental Design
  • MATH2142 Multivariate Analysis
  • MATH2055 Optimisation for Decision Making
  • MATH2305 Applied Bayesian Statistics
  • MATH2300 Analysis of Categorical Data
  • MATH2204 Time Series and Forecasting
  • BIOL2146 Cell Biology and Biochemistry
  • BIOL2262 Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • BIOL2526 Computational Biology
  • BIOL2527 Genomics and Gene Technologies

Standard entry requirements

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification).

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Melbourne City
  • ATAR: 70.05
No
  • Full-time : 3 years
  • Part-time : 6 years
Melbourne City International: $120,960 No
  • Full-time : 3 years

Fee comments

Campuses: Melbourne City.

Available for Domestic Student. For more information about the tuition fee, please contact RMIT.

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