Bachelor of Data Science in Australia for Nepali Students

Can You Study Data Science in Australia After +2?

Yes, you can start a data science bachelor degree in Australia after +2, and strong maths marks help.

This guide is part of our study in Australia from Nepal series. It covers data science at bachelor level. For the level in general, read our bachelor degree in Australia guide.

Data science uses statistics, programming and business thinking to find answers in large sets of data. You learn how to clean data, build models and explain results to people who make decisions.

Which Australian Universities Offer Data Science?

UNSW, Adelaide University and UWA all offer data science as a three-year route after school.

UNSW offers a Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions on its Kensington campus. It draws on mathematics, computer science and economics, and it includes work-integrated learning. Study is mainly on campus.

Adelaide University offers a Bachelor of Mathematics with a Data Science major at its city campus. It is three years full-time.

UWA offers Data Science as a major in the Bachelor of Science at its Perth campus. The BSc takes three years, and an honours year takes four. You can start in Semester 1 or Semester 2.

You can read more about each in our profiles of University of New South Wales, Adelaide University and University of Western Australia.

What Is the Difference Between Data Science, IT and Computer Science?

Data science focuses on data and decisions, IT on systems and users, and computer science on how software works.

In data science you spend more time on statistics and models. In IT you learn networks, systems and cyber security. In computer science you learn algorithms and programming in more depth.

Many first-year subjects overlap, so you may be able to change course early. Check the rules before you rely on that. Read our information technology courses in Australia guide to compare.

What Do You Need to Enter a Data Science Degree?

You need a finished +2, a strong maths background and an English test score.

Adelaide University lists Mathematical Methods, or an equivalent, as a prerequisite for its mathematics and data science degree. The equivalent of Mathematical Methods is judged by the university, so ask how your +2 maths compares. If you studied management without maths, a business or IT degree may fit better.

Adelaide and UWA both list IELTS 6.5 overall. UWA asks for no band below 6.0. The student visa has a separate English rule. See our minimum IELTS and PTE for Australia guide.

Entry marks differ by course and year. Use our NEB GPA calculator to know your result, and read GPA required to study in Australia to see how universities read it.

How Much Does a Data Science Degree Cost in Australia?

First-year tuition runs from about AUD 57,100 to AUD 60,000, which is about Rs 52 lakh to Rs 54 lakh.

Amounts are in Australian dollars, and the rupee figures are rounded. Use our AUD to Rs forex converter for today’s rate. UWA’s page does not show a current international fee, so check it before you plan.

Living costs and health cover are extra. See our cost to study in Australia and cost of living in Australia pages, and scholarships in Australia for awards.

How Does Data Science Compare With a Bachelor of IT?

A Bachelor of IT is broader and a little easier to enter without advanced maths, while data science asks for more statistics.

The University of Queensland lists its Bachelor of Information Technology with English and one maths subject at Year 12 level as prerequisites. The maths can be General Mathematics, so the entry bar is lower than for a maths-heavy data science degree.

If you like building apps and systems, IT may suit you. If you like patterns, numbers and charts, data science may suit you. Ask whether the electives of an IT degree let you add data subjects.

Is Data Science a Good Choice for Nepali Students?

It is a good choice if you enjoy maths and problem solving, and a poor one if you only want a quick route to a job.

Data science needs steady practice. You will write code, read statistics and explain your results in clear English.

You can start now. Practise your +2 maths, learn spreadsheets, and try a free introduction to Python or R. This helps in the first year.

If your marks are lower than you hoped, you still have options. Read study in Australia after +2 with a low GPA and diploma vs bachelor degree after +2.

What Do You Study in a Data Science Degree?

You study maths, statistics, computing and the use of data in real problems.

UNSW says its degree combines mathematical methods, statistics, computing and business skills. It also offers work-integrated learning, which includes professional placements.

Adelaide says its data science major teaches calculus, algebra, statistics and data handling. It also covers how to turn real problems into computer solutions. Unit lists change each year, so use the course page for the current subjects.

What Jobs Can You Get With a Data Science Degree?

Graduates work as data analysts, data scientists, data engineers and business intelligence staff.

UNSW names data scientists, data architects and data analysts as the roles its degree prepares for. Adelaide names finance, health care and technology among the industries that hire its graduates.

No licence is needed for these roles, but employers often look for projects, internships and portfolio work. A master’s such as business analytics can add depth. See our Master of Business Analytics and master’s degree guides.

Can You Work and Stay After a Data Science Degree?

You can work part-time during study, and a degree can lead to a graduate visa if you meet its rules.

Student visa holders can work up to 48 hours a fortnight while classes run, as the Home Affairs student visa page explains. See working hours for students in Australia for more.

After study, the Temporary Graduate visa may apply. Read the Home Affairs 485 page and our Australia 485 visa guide. Permanent residence is not automatic. See PR courses in Australia for what it depends on.

When Can You Start a Data Science Degree?

Most start in February or March and again in July.

UWA lists Semester 1 and Semester 2 starts. UNSW lists three terms a year. Plan back from the start date, because the offer, health cover and visa take time. Our Australia intakes for Nepali students guide explains how.

How Can Goreto Help You Apply?

Goreto counselors help you choose a course, check your marks and prepare your papers.

Counselors can also help you check whether your +2 maths meets the entry rules above. You can meet a counselor at our Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Itahari or Pokhara branch. Visit get in touch to book a time.