Bachelor of Data Science (Honours)

About the course

Explore the full data lifecycle and how information becomes insights for strategic decision-making. You will build foundations in maths, statistics and programming, then progress to advanced data management, modelling, and analytics including machine learning, AI and predictive methods. The course includes opportunities for industry-linked work such as professional placement or partner projects, and culminates in an honours research project in the final year for Bachelor-level computing study.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for analytically focused roles that turn complex datasets into actionable insights across business, government and technology contexts. Skills in data wrangling, modelling, software development and advanced analytics support pathways into data science and related analytics positions, as well as roles involving predictive modelling and AI-enabled decision support. The honours research experience also provides a platform for research-oriented pathways in Bachelor-level data and computing.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)