DATA5207 Data Analysis in the Social Sciences (University of Sydney): rated 3.8/5 overall across 7 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
DATA5207 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Engineering in Computer Science. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 社会科学数据分析
Type: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Computer Science
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Level: Postgraduate Level 5
Handbook year: 2026
Data science is a new, rapidly expanding field. There is an unprecedented demand from technology companies, financial services, government and not-for-profits for graduates who can effectively analyse data.
DATA5207 has 7 scored reviews: overall 3.8/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 7 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.8/5).
On Reddit: "I did COMP5415, COMP5338 and am finishing up the intensive DATA5207. COMP5415 is pretty easy (photoshop skills, blender animation and simple website design). Each task was more like a buildup for the final project so as long as you did each task properly, you have essentially co…"
On Reddit: "I did DATA5207 and PHYS5033 last sem and they were both pretty easy. Neither had a final exam but had final reports instead and they werent too hard"
The course panel on USYD Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is DATA5207 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 7 reviews: overall 3.8/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches DATA5207, and when is it offered?
A: DATA5207 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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