Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional) in Data Science

Be paid to study your passion with a professional degree that includes a 12-month paid work placement. Hone your expertise in software development and computer science, with foundational skills in hardware and operating systems. Learn in state-of-the-art labs and with the most up-to-date technology to ensure you stay ahead of the digital revolution.
Swinburne’s Data Science major unlocks the statistical methods and tools you need to manage big data sets, as well as the most up-to-date visualisation techniques needed to represent and understand that data. Industry-linked projects provide invaluable real-world experience through our Work Integrated Learning program.

All our bachelor degrees include a guaranteed Work Integrated Learning opportunity. In this degree, you'll undertake six professionally focused, industry-linked projects and a mandatory 12-month paid work placement. Benefit from Swinburne’s industry partnerships, gain invaluable full-time work experience and earn credit towards your degree.

Skills you’ll learn
Computer software development
Machine learning application
Big data management
Data visualisation techniques
Data-driven decision-making

The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent.
VCE Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of any Mathematics or equivalent.
Swinburne's English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT - 79 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing)
International Baccalaureate - IB Diploma standard entry 24