These studies will provide the foundation required to advance cross-disciplinary analytical thought. You will undertake a sequence of study in a discipline. The selection of studies available will ensure you can explore new and diverse areas and develop core strengths in studies that relate to data applications. In addition to the disciplinary expertise, you will develop an appreciation for the culture of your selected discipline, the development of ideas in a given subject area, and the contexts in which this is applied. Data applications relating to these subjects can then be incorporated through the learning experiences across Part A.
You must complete 24 points of applied studies listed in the handbook under Requirements Part C Applied studies.
If you are unable to enrol online in your applied studies units in your first year, please complete the online enrolment amendment form.
S2010 Bachelor of Applied Data Science - you can choose up to two free elective units for your course.
S3003 Bachelor of Applied Data Science Advanced (Honours) – you can choose up to two free elective units for stages 1-3 of your course. At stage 4 you complete two free electives at level 3 or higher towards your Honours year and these are selected in consultation with the course director.
You may choose free electives from:
As your course has science prerequisites, and some of your units may have mathematics or science prerequisites, we encourage you to complete the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis to check your background knowledge and guide you to further resources if needed.
Credit is the recognition of previous study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of units required to complete a course of study.
You can apply for credit for:
If you are granted credit, you will be awarded credit points towards the completion of your degree and you will not be required to complete those units. You can search online for previous credit decisions to give you an idea of what you may be granted.
Please note that there are limits on the amount of credit you can be awarded at the course level:
For the Bachelor of Applied Data Science you must complete at least 48 points at Monash University including at least half of your course-specific units listed in years 1 through to 3.
For the Bachelor of Applied Data Science Advanced (Honours) you must complete at least 48 points at Monash University including the following sub-limits:
If you have completed units 3 & 4 VCE Algorithmics (HESS), you may be eligible for two units of credit (12 credit points): FIT1045 Introduction to Programming and 6 points of science at level one.
After you created your Monash computer account, you can submit your credit application and supporting documentation online for assessment.
You must provide an official academic transcript with the marks and grades of the study you have completed, and unit outlines which include detailed information on the list of topics studied, contact hours, texts and references, methods of assessment and learning outcomes. If you know which major you plan to complete, please specify this in your application.
You don’t need to provide your results or unit outlines for any study undertaken at Monash (including Higher Education studies) or VCE Algorithmics.
If you are applying for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for Work Experience in Science please refer to the Guidelines for evidence requirements.
It is recommended that you submit your credit application as soon as possible to allow you plenty of time to change your enrolment prior to the start of semester if required.
You will be notified of the outcome of your application via your Monash email.
In the meantime, enrol in level one units by your offer lapse date to secure your place in the course. You can change your unit enrolment after your credit application has been processed.
Help and support is always available. Please contact Monash Connect for course advice, assistance with deciding on your major, help sorting through the processes and requirements related to your course, and anything else you need.
You can also get in contact with the Course Director:
Dr Hasan Fallahgoul
Hasan.Fallahgoul.@monash.edu
+61 (3) 990 59894
Sign up for the Monash Science Facebook group to stay on top of what’s going on in Science.
Subscribe to The Scapegoat, our Science student-run newsletter.
Meet friends by joining a Science club & society MSS (the Monash Science Society) or one of our Science School clubs.
Visit and study in the Science Student Learning Lounge, 14 Rainforest Walk (ground floor) – you will be granted access to these rooms after the start of semester.
Bachelor of Applied Data Science Advanced (Honours) students can also visit and study in the Science Advanced Common Room, G07 19 Rainforest Walk – you will be granted access to this room after the start of semester.
This is a Moodle site designed to help you make a smooth transition to university. Each week when you log in to Moodle you will see answers to frequently asked questions, tips on where to get lecture notes, how to access library materials, managing workload, preparing for exams and so much more!
Science study drop-in centres/sessions
We offer drop in study centres/sessions for all students where you will find free tutoring and academic support. If you need assistance with lecture, tutorial or laboratory class content, the tutors in the learning centres/sessions can help.
For more information please see your unit's Moodle site or contact your unit coordinator. This mainly applies for level one units.
Mathematics Learning Centre - Priority is given to students in level-one units, but all year levels students are welcome. This includes Mathematics units taught with the Faculty of Information Technology and the Faculty of Engineering.
Peer mentoring
The Peer Mentoring Program is a collaboration between the Faculty of Science and our current senior science students. The Program helps you settle in and get connected as you start your journey through university. The program matches you with a senior science student who will help you get settled in and make new friends as you begin your studies.
Course planning information for students in undergraduate science courses.
Future opportunities:
Leadership – Become involved in our Student Ambassador and Future Leaders Programs.
