Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science in South Africa

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science program equips students with a strong foundation in data analysis and statistical modeling. Students gain expertise in programming languages, data mining techniques and machine learning algorithms. This program focuses on developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to handle large datasets and extract meaningful insights. Graduates are prepared for a wide range of exciting career opportunities in various industries.


Potential career paths for Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science graduates include:

1. Data Scientist
2. Data Analyst
3. Machine Learning Engineer
4. Business Analyst
5. Data Engineer
6. Quantitative Analyst
7. Research Scientist
8. Data Consultant
9. Statistician
10. Database Administrator
11. Market Research Analyst
12. Financial Analyst
13. Predictive Modeler
14. Risk Analyst
15. Artificial Intelligence Specialist

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science

•  Sol Plaatje University, Kimberley  
  Course entry requirements:
  (a) The General Rules of Sol Plaatje University in respect of admission to Bachelor Honours Degrees (aligned with the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework: HEQSF) are applicable to this degree.
  
  (b) To be admitted to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) programme, a student must be in possession of an acknowledged Bachelor qualification at NQF Level 7 or cognate qualification, with an average of at least 60% in for major subjects in the final undergraduate year.
  
  (c) The formal university’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy may be applied in instances where applicants do not meet the minimum admission requirements for entry into the Honours Degree.
  
  Course duration:
  (i) 1 Year (Full-time)
  (ii) 2 Years (Part-time)
•  University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  
  

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