Artificial Intelligence and Data Science degrees

To become a data scientist, you will need either an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as computer science, IT, mathematics or statistics, or a postgraduate degree in data science, such as a Masters of Data Science.

Yes, at UniSQ, we understand that many students have other commitments and may prefer to study part-time. Our Data Science degrees and degrees in Artificial Intelligence offer flexible study options, allowing you to balance your studies with work or personal obligations. You can choose to enrol in your degree on a part-time basis, which provides you with the flexibility to complete the degree at your own pace.

Yes, we recognise the importance of accommodating students with busy schedules, and that's why we offer flexible study options for most of our degrees for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at UniSQ. Our online Data Science degrees offer the same quality of education as on-campus programs, with a curriculum designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills in this field. This can include interactive elements, such as virtual labs, discussion forums, and online collaboration tools depending on the degree you wish to study.

While postgraduate Information and Communications Technology degrees may require prior programming experience, undergraduate degrees in data science do not assume any programming knowledge. However, basic programming skills can be advantageous for success. Please check the specific entry requirements of the degree you're interested in to determine the expectations.

Completing a Data Science degree or courses in Artificial Intelligence at UniSQ opens a wide range of exciting career opportunities. As the demand for data scientists continues to grow, graduates can pursue diverse roles in various industries. Some potential career paths include: 

• Data Analyst
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Artificial Intelligence Specialist
• Data Scientist
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Data Engineer
• Research Scientist
• Predictive Analyst 

These roles can be found in sectors such as technology, finance, healthcare, marketing, and government, among others. With the increasing reliance on data-driven decision-making, the job prospects for data science graduates are highly promising. 

At UniSQ, we offer a wide range of Data Science degrees to cater to your specific interests and career goals. Here are some of the highly recommended degrees you can consider:

Bachelor of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) - Learn to implement AI algorithms and techniques using high-level programming languages to solve real-world problems with UniSQ’s degrees in Artificial Intelligence.

Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology - Gain a competitive edge with a double degree with a qualification that combines the best of the business world with the latest IT solutions.

Master of Data Science - Go through advanced coursework in areas such as data mining, big data analytics, and data-driven decision-making. 

By studying data science at UniSQ, you’ll have the opportunity to gain fundamental skills in the information and communications field of data science and learn to overcome the challenges of capturing, sorting and interpreting large amounts of data. Even if you come from a non-science or non-mathematics background, our data science courses will equip you with the essential skills you need to enhance or switch careers.

Our academic staffs' years of industry experience and network connections have fuelled our highly engaging learning programs to ensure your academic and professional growth and success.

Whether you undertake our online data science courses, choose to study on-campus or enter via a pathway program, our courses accommodate students at different life stages, so you can maintain a balanced lifestyle while studying with UniSQ