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Our mathematics and data science courses give you hands-on learning in a practical field with real-world applications and outcomes.
Why study at QUT
Learn from experts
QUT is ranked tenth in Australia for statistics and operational research (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
You'll learn from academics like Professor Chris Drovandi, the no. 1 probability and statistics application researcher in Australia (The Australian Research Magazine 2025).
World-class courses
There's no better place to study data science than at Australia's top research institution for data mining and analysis (Australian Research Magazine 2026).
Change careers with postgraduate study
You don't need a background in data science to study the Master of Data Science at QUT so you can change careers into a field that’s expected to grow significantly in the short- and long-term.
Applied and practical learning
No matter which mathematics or data science course you choose, you'll complete a work integrated learning or industry project unit where you will address a real-world practical problem by applying data science theories, tools and techniques.
Double your career opportunities
A double degree can help you develop a portfolio of skills and capabilities so you will be flexible, prepared for change and able to maximise your career opportunities. Create your own specialist career niche by combining your mathematics or data science degree with a complementary study area that interests you.
Centre for Data Science
When you study data science at QUT, you learn from leading experts who are active researchers in the QUT Centre for Data Science.
Led by the internationally-renowned statistician, Distinguished Professor Kerrie Mengersen, the QUT Centre for Data Science brings together the university's strengths and track record in data analysis, computation and eResearch, as well as cross-disciplinary projects and connections to centres of excellence, cooperative research centres, and national and international networks.
Pathways to mathematics and data science
If you're concerned you won't meet the academic or English requirements for our mathematics degrees, don't worry. We have several pathway options you can explore.
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