Major Requirements
The Data Science B.A. degree is offered by the College of Computing, Data Science and Society. Students must plan to meet all College requirements in order to graduate, along with the major requirements:
Program Planning
We are happy to provide sample program plans and other resources to help students plan their classes. However, everyone's plan will be different, so please consult with a Data Science Advisor for help creating the perfect plan for you! Also, keep in mind that your plan is likely to change over time as you learn more about new classes, new opportunities and about yourself. Some helpful resources:
Sample 2-year and 4-year program plans
Data Science BA Worksheet [PDF]
Blank Long-Term Program Plan [PDF]
Fillable Data Science BA Worksheet & Program Plan [Google Sheet]
Enrollment Strategy Guide for Data Science Major Upper-division Requirements
Double Majors and Simultaneous Degrees
A Double Major consists of 2 majors within the College of CDSS. A Simultaneous Degree is a major in CDSS and a major in another College at UC Berkeley.
Students declared in more than one major may overlap a maximum of 2 upper-division courses between majors.
Instructions for submitting a Double Major or Simultaneous Degree application
Information for Prospective Students
Our students come from all sorts of backgrounds and interests, with very diverse career pursuits. Some of our students are in research, others spend their summers in internships. The Data Science major is very flexible and allows students to create a curriculum that best fits their educational goals. See more for prospective first-year students here, and prospective transfer students here.
Declaring Data Science
The process for declaring the data science major is determined by your year of admission to UC Berkeley. Review the boxes below and click to learn more about the procedure relevant to your admission year.
Comprehensive Review
- First-year students admitted to UC Berkeley in Fall 2023 or later who did not select Data Science on their admissions application
- All students admitted to UC Berkeley Fall 2024 or later who were not admitted directly into the major
Learn more about applying through Comprehensive Review.
Prerequisite Pathway
- All students admitted to UC Berkeley prior to Fall 2023
- First-year students admitted to UC Berkeley in Fall 2023 with Data Science as your intended major on your admission application (currently listed as "HD Data Science" in CalCentral)
- Transfer students admitted to UC Berkeley in Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 who have not completed 2 semesters or more at UC Berkeley
Learn more about applying through the Prerequisite Pathway.
