Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions

About the course

UNSW’s Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions develops skills to extract insights from data and support better decision-making in organisations and society. You’ll study data analysis and quantitative methods with a strong grounding in mathematical sciences, learning to work with real-world data to inform policy, business and community outcomes. This is a bachelor degree focused on data science and decision-making. The programme builds programming, systems thinking, and data skills for technology-driven industries and startups.

Career outcome

Graduates are equipped for professional entry roles in IT & Computer Science and further postgraduate study. Graduates join software development, data analysis, cybersecurity, and IT consultancy teams. Preparing graduates for software development, IT support, data analysis, and technology consultancy entry roles.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)