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'I decided to study a Master of Data Science because as a software computer engineer, I discovered a growing industry demand for data science and analytics skills. I chose QUT because of its solid relationships with industry. The assignments and units are designed to prepare you for big challenges and tasks in the industry.'
Business analysis consultant
Respond to industry demands
'I decided to study a Master of Data Science because as a software computer engineer, I discovered a growing industry demand for data science and analytics skills. I chose QUT because of its solid relationships with industry. The assignments and units are designed to prepare you for big challenges and tasks in the industry.'
Business analysis consultant
Highlights
- Now is an exciting time to study data analytics, with projected job growth in data analytics careers in Australia set to rise by 23.3% within the next five years (Seek, 2023).
- QUT is Australia's top research institution for data mining and analysis (Australian Research Magazine 2025).
- As one of Australia’s top 25 emerging occupations, nearly every industry has a growing demand for data science engineers (National Skills Commission).
- Graduate with a combined bachelor degree and master degree in just five years, positioning you ahead of the curve to lead and contribute to data engineering projects.
- If you're a domestic student entering the bachelor component of this vertical double degree, you will receive a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for the master component.
- Our academics are national leaders in data science research and have strong industry ties that ensures the relevance of teaching material and high-quality learning experiences for students. Learn more about our Centre for Data Science.
- Studying a combination of engineering and data analytics offers versatility in career choices, allowing you to work in a wide range of industries.
Highlights
- QUT is Australia's top research institution for data mining and analysis (Australian Research Magazine 2025).
- As one of Australia’s top 25 emerging occupations, nearly every industry has a growing demand for data science engineers (National Skills Commission).
- Graduate with a combined bachelor and master degree in just five years, positioning you ahead of the curve to lead and contribute to data engineering projects.
- Our academics are national leaders in data science research and have strong industry ties that ensures the relevance of teaching material and high-quality learning experiences for students. Learn more about our Centre for Data Science.
- Studying a combination of engineering and data science gives you a range of career choices in various industries.
- Graduate eligible for Engineers Australia (EA) membership and with a highly regarded and internationally-recognised qualification.
Why choose this course?
Solve real-world problems
This vertical double degree combines a strong foundation in engineering with advanced data analytics skills, allowing you to process, analyse and visualise complex data sets to help solve engineering problems in a wide variety of industries.
Global opportunities
Engineering and data analytics are global fields. You can work in Australia or explore opportunities worldwide, making it a globally relevant and marketable skill set.
Bridging the gap between technology and data
Every industry, from healthcare to finance, relies on data to make informed decisions. By commencing your studies with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), you'll gain a strong foundation in technology, programming, and problem-solving skills before commencing your postgraduate studies in data science.
Versatility in career choices
Studying a combination of engineering and data analytics offers versatility in career choices, allowing you to work in just about every industry.
Why choose this course?
Solve real-world problems
This vertical double degree combines a strong foundation in engineering with advanced data science skills, allowing you to process, analyse and visualise complex data sets to help solve engineering problems in a wide variety of industries.
Global opportunities
Engineering and data science are global fields, making it an internationally relevant and marketable skill set.
Bridging the gap between technology and data
Every industry, from healthcare to finance, relies on data to make informed decisions. By commencing your studies with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), you'll gain a strong foundation in technology, programming, and problem-solving skills before commencing your postgraduate studies in Data Science.
Versatility in career choices
Studying a combination of engineering and data science offers versatility in career choices, allowing you to work in just about every industry.
Explore this course
A vertical double degree means you will graduate with a bachelor degree and master degree within five years, fast-tracking your ability to lead and contribute to complex data projects.
All domestic students who enter the bachelor component of the vertical double in 2024 and 2025 will receive a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) for the master component.
Your degree begins with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at QUT, where you will choose from nine majors within the undergraduate component:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical and Sustainable Process)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Computer and Software Systems)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Aerospace)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Renewable Power)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Medical)
Once you progress into the master component of this course, you will choose from three majors, with an additional 'no major' option:
- computational data science
- statistical data science
- biomedical data science
- information systems analytics.
A vertical double degree means you will graduate with a bachelor degree and master degree within five years, fast-tracking your ability to lead and contribute to complex data projects.
In your first year, you will commence the bachelor portion of your degree, and choose one of the following majors:
- Chemical and Sustainable Process
- Civil
- Computer and Software Systems
- Electrical and Aerospace
- Electrical and Renewable Power
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Mechatronics
- Medical
Once you progress into the master component of this course, you will choose from three majors, with an additional 'No Major' option:
- Computational Data Science
- Statistical Data Science
- Biomedical Data Science
- Information Systems Analytics
Work Integrated Learning
During this course you are required to complete 60 days (equivalent to 450 hours) of approved work experience for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) component.
Careers and outcomes
You will emerge from this course skilled in a wide range of data science tools and techniques. You will be confident in processing, analysing and visualising complex data, and will use your skills to create innovative solutions to engineering challenges.
This course offers you versatility in career choices, allowing you to work in various industries.
Possible careers
- Analytics consultant
- Analytics engineer
- Bi engineer
- Data analyst
- Data analytics specialist
- Data engineer
- Data modeler
- Data scientist
- Machine learning engineer
- Solution architect
- Course code
- EV07
- QTAC code
- 419772
- CRICOS code
- 116995K
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 5 years full-time
- 5 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 90.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2024
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
I completed my studies outside of Australia
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Assumed knowledge
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 90.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
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| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $8,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $45,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Women in Engineering Scholarship
A scholarship for future female undergraduate students who want to study engineering.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Women
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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