DATA1901 Foundations of Data Science (Adv) (University of Sydney): rated 4.2/5 overall, difficulty 0.0/5 (higher is harder), would-recommend 4.0/5 across 23 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
DATA1901 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 数据科学基础（高级）
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
DATA1901 is an advanced level unit (matching DATA1001) that is foundational to the new major in Data Science. The unit focuses on developing critical and statistical thinking skills for all students.
DATA1901 has 23 scored reviews: overall 4.2/5 · usefulness 2.3 · difficulty 0.0 · would-recommend 4.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 review by USYD students on USYD Wall (4.0/5 overall); 2 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.5 stars); 20 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.2/5).
On Reddit: "hey theree so im currently taking data1901 and the only difference is that our projects have higher marking criteria? (tbh its not that much difference) We are expected to use some extended codes which honestly just improve the data visualisation. Our paper are the same and cove…"
On Reddit: "not sure about this sem but last sem the only difference was the first project (1901 got research data from a USyd researcher whereas 1001 had to use survey data collected from the data cohort) everything else was exactly the same lol (and weighed the same too) You also get some…"
The course panel on USYD Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is DATA1901 hard?
A: Students rate DATA1901's difficulty 0.0/5 on average (higher is harder), which makes it on the easier side.
Q: Is DATA1901 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 23 reviews: would-recommend 4.0/5, usefulness 2.3/5, overall 4.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches DATA1901, and when is it offered?
A: DATA1901 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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