Major Requirements
The Data Science B.A. degree is offered by the College of Computing, Data Science and Society.
The major program is designed to provide integrative course experiences in the lower division and upper division, as well as the technical depth in computation and inference required for students to engage in data science upon graduation.
Learn more about the required courses for the major.
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.
Find more information for prospective first-year students and prospective transfer students.
Declaring the Major
Interested in changing majors or adding a major? If you did not list Data Science on your admission application, the process for declaring the Data Science major is determined by your year of admission to UC Berkeley.
For students admitted in Fall 2023 or later, learn more about applying for Comprehensive Review.
For students admitted prior to Fall 2023, learn more about the Prerequisite Pathway to declare.
Program Planning Resources
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
