Your mathematics and data career starts here

Mathematics

Build practical, powerful mathematical skills that are in demand across various sectors. Engage with industry partners on real-world projects and graduate equipped to tackle problems.

Bachelor of Mathematics

Data science

Be at the forefront of one of the most in-demand careers of contemporary times with a degree exploring the intersection of mathematical statistics and computer science.

Bachelor of Data Science

Double degrees

Studying a double degree at QUT doesn't mean a heavier study load. It simply means you add a year or so to your time at university and graduate with two qualifications.

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New vertical double degree

Experience the power of this exciting new double degree, and graduate with a Bachelor of Mathematics and Master of Data Science in four years.

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Careers in maths and data

Let's introduce you to a maths‑loving uni student, an industry problem‑solver and an award‑winning statistician as they show us how maths can shape real careers, real discoveries and real‑world impact.

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Hear from real QUT students and staff

Find out what it’s like to study maths and data science at QUT, learn about student life and explore exciting projects our researchers are involved in.

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Discover what a job in business analysis, data science and mathematics is all about, meet real people working in the field and find out what you can do right now to set your career on the right path.

Learn from the experts

Distinguished Professor Kerrie Mengersen 

Distinguished Professor Kerrie Mengersen is the Director of the QUT Centre for Data Science. Kerrie is a dedicated mentor having supervised more than 36 postgrad students.

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Associate Professor Kate Helmstedt 

Associate Professor Kate Helmstedt is a 2022 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Award winner. Kate is using operations research to guide smart decision making for natural resource and environmental management.

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Professor Michael Bode 

Professor Michael Bode uses mathematical methos to work out what direct and meaningful actions will be able to preserve the Great Barrier Reef.

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Associate Professor Paul Wu 

Associate Professor Paul Wu leads the sports systems domain in the QUT Centre for Data Science and he's the course coordinator of the Bachelor of Data Science.

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Why study mathematics and data science at QUT?

Top 10 in Australia

QUT is recognised in Australia’s top 10 best-performing universities for mathematics, statistics and operational research.

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

Professional recognition

Depending on your major, you may be eligible for membership in national associations of mathematics, operations research and statistics.

Work-integrated learning (WIL)

100% of our graduates complete a WIL project.

News and events

26 May 2026

Countdown on for student satellite space launch in Sweden

It’s a nail-biting week for a team of QUT students who are counting down to their palm-sized satellite being blasted into space aboard Swedish sounding rocket SubOrbital Express-5 after its launch window opens this Thursday at 8.01am AEST.

25 May 2026

Seven ARC Linkage projects receive more than $3.6 million funding

QUT is celebrating the success of seven ARC Linkage Projects 2025 Round 2 applications totalling $3,668,784.

20 May 2026

Kedron Brook tops the microplastics count - three Brisbane creeks study

A QUT study of microplastics in the sediment of three Brisbane creeks has found that Kedron Brook had the highest load of plastic microparticles, followed by Bulimba and Enoggera creeks.  

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