Australian National University
Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Science)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe data science major teaches the principles, theories and skills used in developing methods to collect, manage, analyse, and interpret data in various formats and at a large scale. Students will learn to use a broad range of techniques to extract knowledge and insights from large and complex data, including structured and unstructured data. The program will involve courses in areas such as database systems, data mining, document analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Delivery mode
Australian National University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Brinkin
- Observatory Rd, Coonabarabran
- 496 Murramarang Rd, Kioloa
- Canberra
- Cotter Rd, Weston Creek
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Applicants with recent secondary education are assessed on:
- Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent, and the minimum Selection Rank (from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors) requirement for this program;
- Co-curricular or service requirement (applies to applicants who complete secondary education in the year prior to commencing at ANU);
- English language proficiency; and
- Any program-specific requirements listed below.
Applicants with higher education study are assessed on:
- Previous higher education studies; or secondary education results if completed less than one full-time equivalent year (1.0 FTE) of a degree; or the result from a bridging or preparatory course; and
- English language proficiency; and
- Any program-specific requirements listed below.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are assessed on:
- Previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above); or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed; and
- English language proficiency; and
- Any program-specific requirements listed below.
Applicants with work and life experience are assessed on:
- ATAR or equivalent if secondary education was completed; or the Special Adult Entry Scheme (SAES); or work experience; and
- English language proficiency; and
- Any program-specific requirements listed below.
International applicants
Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found here. Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below.
Prerequisites
ACT: Mathematical Methods (Major)/Further Mathematics (Major)/Specialist Mathematics/Specialist Methods (Major)
NSW: Mathematics Advanced or equivalent. More information about interstate subject equivalencies can be found here.
International Baccalaureate: 29
IELTS Academic and IELTS UKVI Academic
- All of the following:
- Overall score: 6.5
- Reading: 6.0
- Writing: 6.0
- Listening: 6.0
- Speaking: 6.0
TOEFL iBT [excluding Home Edition]
- All of the following:
- Overall score: 80
- Reading: 20
- Writing: 20
- Listening: 18
- Speaking: 18
The TOEFL institutional code for the ANU is 0506. Applicants may use this code to report their TOEFL results to the university.
Cambridge C1 Advanced
- All of the following:
- Overall score: 176
- Reading: 169
- Writing: 169
- Listening: 169
- Speaking: 169
- Use of English: 169
PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI
- All of the following:
- Overall score: 64
- Communicative Skills:
- Reading: 55
- Writing: 55
- Listening: 55
- Speaking: 55
Course fees
$147,990
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Science) will prepare you for the following roles.
Big Data Engineer
A Big Data Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing robust data processing systems that facilitate the handling and analysis of large...
Business Analyst
A Business Analyst examines systems and processes within an organisation and comes up with solutions to improve business performance. You might ana...
Data Analyst
A Data Analyst interprets information and uses it to improve the way a company does business. You’ll use various methods to collect information and...
Data Scientist
A Data Scientist looks for trends in data to provide information that guides organisational decisions. You might work for a retail business to prov...
Machine Learning Engineer
A Machine Learning Engineer develops and implements machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex problems. You might work in technology ...
About Australian National University
The Australian National University (ANU) is unlike any other university in Australia. Founded in 1946, in a spirit of post-war optimism, our role was to help realise Australia's potential as the world recovered from a global crisis.
That vision, to support the development of national unity and identity, improve our understanding of ourselves and our neighbours, and provide our nation with research capacity amongst the best in the world, and education in areas vital for our future, has been our mission ever since.
It can be difficult work, but it's work we proudly do-because connecting talented people with diverse perspectives, equipping and encouraging them to address the most complex of tomorrow's problems, and ensuring Australia's future is not just our approach-it's also our national role and international responsibility as Australia's national university, and it's a responsibility from which we'll never waver.
