Bachelor of Data Science

Bachelor of Data Science is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in data science & ai at western-sydney-university in Sydney, Australia. It takes 3 years, with intakes in March; July (Parramatta).

western-sydney-university is a public institution, ranked 370 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is A$42,133 a year, about ₹27.4 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly A$126,399 (≈ ₹82.2 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2027 annual fee from the university's international fee list (based on 80 credit points a year)

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Australia as a whole: A$29,710–40,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at western-sydney-university for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• CBSE (AISSCE) or ISC: at least 60% in the best four core subjects. State board Higher Secondary Certificate: at least 70% in the best four core subjects.
• These are minimums; some courses ask for more or for specific subjects such as mathematics. Check the online handbook for your course.
• Most bachelor's degrees start in March or July.

For this course: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 58 (no skill below 50).

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This course starts in: March; July (Parramatta).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Australia, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (bachelor's)
• Degree certificate and transcripts (master's)
• English test result taken within the last two years
• Financial documents for the student visa

• Western Sydney International Scholarship (Postgraduate)

  Master's by coursework, 2027 intake

  Value: A$10,000 or A$5,000 off tuition each year for the registered length of the course (A$10,000 for priority courses such as the Master of Business Analytics)

  New international students who meet the academic criteria and start in 2027. No separate application; awarded on merit, first come first served. Sydney City courses and some others are excluded.

  Official page

• Western Sydney International Scholarship (Undergraduate)

  Bachelor's, 2027 intake

  Value: A$10,000 or A$5,000 off tuition each year for the full degree

  Eligible new international undergraduate students; considered automatically when you apply.

  Official page

• Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship

  Master's by coursework

  Value: 50% off tuition fees

  Exceptional academic achievement. No application; you are told in your offer letter.

  Official page

• Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship

  Bachelor's

  Value: 50% off tuition fees for three years

  Outstanding academic achievement. No application; you are told in your offer letter.

  Official page

• International Alumni Scholarship

  Bachelor's and master's

  Value: A$10,000 a year off tuition for up to three years (bachelor's) or two years (master's)

  Western Sydney graduates starting a new degree in 2026 or 2027; while funds last.

  Official page

Western Sydney University began on 1 January 1989 and now has about 45,000 students from 170 countries. Its campuses are spread across Greater Western Sydney.

The university is known for social impact and sustainability: it says it was ranked number one in the world in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings from 2022 to 2025. It is ranked 370th in the world by QS for 2027. Its courses in IT, data science, engineering, business, nursing and health are the ones Indian students choose most.

Data Science & AI courses at other universities in Australia

• Bachelor of Data Analyticsbond-university2 years (6 semesters) · A$75,120 / year
• Bachelor of Enterprise Artificial Intelligencebond-university2 years (6 semesters) · A$75,120 / year
• Bachelor of Information Technology (AI and Data Science)federation-university-australia3 years · A$41,400 / year
• Bachelor of Data Analyticsmelbourne-institute-of-technology3 years · A$25,080 / year
• Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Science) (B1410)murdoch-university3 years · A$38,760 / year
• Bachelor of Data Sciencequeensland-university-of-technology3 years · A$44,000 / year

More courses at western-sydney-university

• Master of Information and Communications Technology1.5 or 2 years (depends on prior study) · A$43,280 / year
• Master of Data Science2 years · A$43,280 / year
• Master of Artificial Intelligence2 years · A$43,280 / year
• Master of Business Analytics1, 1.5 or 2 years (depends on prior study) · A$41,304 / year
• Master of Professional Accounting1.5 years · A$41,304 / year
• Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced)2 years · A$41,304 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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