Data Science Honours Major (BSc) (Honours)

Non-Award

The Data Science Honours Major (BSc) (Honours) enables students to extend their knowledge of current academic research methodology in the fundamental and applied areas of Data Science. This includes studying specialised units and conducting a supervised research project culminating in an honours dissertation.

Key details

Degree Type

Non-Award

Duration

1 semester full-time

Course Code

MJRH-DATSC

About this course

Overview

The Data Science Honours Major (BSc) (Honours) enables students to extend their knowledge of current academic research methodology in the fundamental and applied areas of Data Science. This will be demonstrated through studying specialised units and the conduct of a supervised research project and presentation of an honours dissertation.

What you'll learn

have demonstrated knowledge and understanding in the Data Science field of study that is at a level that is informed by knowledge of the forefront of Data Science, within a research context, GC1
can apply their knowledge and understanding in a manner that indicates a professional approach to Data Science, and have competencies demonstrated through devising and sustaining arguments (to both specialist and non-specialist audiences) and solving advanced problems within Data Science, GC2
understand the constructs of the scientific method and apply these principles in Data Science by communicating new knowledge, including using digital technologies, GC3
can gather and interpret relevant research data within Data Science to inform judgements that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues, including being aware of the diversity of international perspectives associated Data Science, and how these impact upon the practice Data Science, GC4
understand the global and cultural issues within Data Science and how these impact on the practice of their profession, GC5
display a very high standard of professional behaviour, including effective time management, both independently and as a team member, GC6

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

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You're considered someone with work and life experience if:

You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

How we define 'experience'

'Experience' includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.

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You're considered someone who studied at TAFE or have done an apprenticeship if:

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.

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What you will learn

What you'll learn

have demonstrated knowledge and understanding in the Data Science field of study that is at a level that is informed by knowledge of the forefront of Data Science, within a research context, GC1
can apply their knowledge and understanding in a manner that indicates a professional approach to Data Science, and have competencies demonstrated through devising and sustaining arguments (to both specialist and non-specialist audiences) and solving advanced problems within Data Science, GC2
understand the constructs of the scientific method and apply these principles in Data Science by communicating new knowledge, including using digital technologies, GC3
can gather and interpret relevant research data within Data Science to inform judgements that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues, including being aware of the diversity of international perspectives associated Data Science, and how these impact upon the practice Data Science, GC4
understand the global and cultural issues within Data Science and how these impact on the practice of their profession, GC5
display a very high standard of professional behaviour, including effective time management, both independently and as a team member, GC6

Credit for prior study or work

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Curtin course code: MJRH-DATSC
Last updated on: 13 October 2025

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