BSc, Bachelor of Arts - Data Science in Bentley Australia | Curtin University

This dual degree program allows you to pursue a major from both the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Faculty of Humanities. Upon completion, you'll earn both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts, while developing exceptional communication abilities to effectively share scientific advancements with diverse audiences.

Throughout your studies, you'll: Apply interdisciplinary knowledge to real-world scenarios through hands-on research and fieldwork. Develop creative, critical thinking to solve complex scientific and societal challenges. Gather, assess, and integrate information from various sources. Master professional and scientific communication techniques. Utilize technology effectively. Cultivate leadership, ethical responsibility, and continuous learning through self-reflection. Examine global cultural issues in science and humanities and their societal impacts. Demonstrate commitment to human rights, cultural diversity, and Indigenous Australian rights. Exhibit leadership with professional ethics, whether working independently or collaboratively.

Data science professionals operate where computing, statistics, visualization, and media intersect, processing vast datasets and presenting insights to different stakeholders. Their expertise in using big data for predictive analytics is increasingly crucial for organizational and governmental decision-making.

You'll develop skills to: Grasp theoretical foundations for collecting, managing, securing, and analyzing large datasets. Create data hypotheses and design innovative testing methods using suitable analytical algorithms. Derive meaningful, evidence-based conclusions from diverse large datasets. Present data science methodologies and solutions effectively to various audiences. Choose and apply appropriate open-source and proprietary tools to uncover patterns in extensive data collections