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- Complete a bachelor degree and master degree in as little as four years, with this new vertical double degree.
- Build a solid foundation in mathematics, ensuring a deep understanding of mathematical principles and techniques.
- Enhance your data analytics skills with the Master of Data Science, equipping you with the ability to process, analyse, and visualise complex data sets using various tools and techniques.
- Graduate with the skills required to generate valuable insights from data and drive decision-making processes across a wide range of sectors.
- QUT is Australia's top research institution for data mining and analysis (Australian Research Magazine 2025).
Highlights
- Complete a bachelor degree and master degree in as little as four years with this new vertical double degree.
- Build a solid foundation in mathematics, ensuring a deep understanding of mathematical principles and techniques.
- Enhance your data analytics skills with the Master of Data Science, equipping you with the ability to process, analyse, and visualise complex data sets using various tools and techniques.
- QUT is Australia's top research institution for data mining and analysis (Australian Research Magazine 2025).
- Graduate with the skills required to generate valuable insights from data and drive decision-making processes across a wide range of sectors.
Why choose this course?
By pursuing this vertical double degree, you will gain a strong foundation in mathematics, which provides you with a solid understanding of relevant principles and techniques. In the master degree component, you will expand your knowledge and skills by delving into data science.
The combination of mathematics and data science expertise equips you with a unique skill set that is in demand in various industries. You will be able to generate valuable insights from data, making you a sought-after employee in organisations across sectors such as finance, healthcare, logistics, technology, and more.
Real-world learning
Get a taste of groundbreaking research during your degree
During this degree, you can try your hand at research by undertaking a paid project for approximately 6-10 weeks under the Vacation Research Experience Scheme (VRES). This gives you the chance to contribute to a real research project, collaborate with active researchers, gain first-hand experience and decide if a research career is for you.
Real-world learning
Get a taste of groundbreaking research during your degree
During this degree, you can try your hand at research by undertaking a paid project for approximately 6-10 weeks under the Vacation Research Experience Scheme (VRES), provided you meet the eligibility requirements. This gives you the chance to contribute to a real research project, collaborate with active researchers, gain first-hand experience and decide if a research career is for you.
Learn from the best
This course is designed to specifically meet industry needs. Our academics are world leaders in research and have strong industry ties that ensure the relevance of teaching material and high-quality learning experiences for students.
To learn more about QUT's data science research, explore the Centre for Data Science.
Explore this course
If you have a passion for mathematics and a keen interest in data science, this course was designed for you.
During your studies, you will acquire critical thinking abilities, develop your problem-solving skills, and learn how to process, analyse and visualise complex data sets effectively using data analytics tools and techniques.
Mathematics component
To make a difference as a mathematician, you must combine theory and modern practical skills. We focus on equipping you with both at QUT. You’ll learn by doing - through computer labs, practicals and workshops - and develop those skills alongside your peers in collaborative learning classes. We focus on authentic assessments that reflect what a mathematician does in the real world. 100% of our maths graduates complete an industry-driven project in our work-integrated learning program.
Explore the Bachelor of Mathematics
Data science component
This program will equip you for a dynamic career in the rapidly evolving field of data science. The interdisciplinary curriculum will cover theories and techniques, and you'll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to predict, forecast, visualise, and make decisions across various practical contexts.
Customise your degree
This course offers you the flexibility to customise your degree based on your interests and career goals.
Bachelor of Mathematics majors:
- applied and computational mathematics
- operations research
- statistics.
Master of Data Science majors:
- computational data science
- statistical data science
- biomedical data science
- information systems analytics.
Careers and outcomes
As a graduate of this double degree, you will have excellent career prospects in today's data-driven world. With an increasing demand for data and analytics-savvy graduates in Australia, you'll be well-equipped to pursue diverse career paths in industries that rely heavily on data science and decision-making.
You can find employment opportunities in finance, healthcare, consulting, government, technology, and research organisations.
Careers and outcomes
As a graduate of this double degree, you will have excellent career prospects in today's data-driven world. You'll be well-equipped to pursue diverse career paths in industries that rely heavily on data science and decision-making.
You can find employment opportunities in finance, healthcare, consulting, government, technology, and research organisations.
Early exit
Upon completion of the required units, students can exit with a Bachelor of Mathematics degree.
Possible careers
- Data analyst
- Data scientist
- Market research analyst
- Quantitative analyst
- Statistician
- Course code
- MV06
- QTAC code
- 419752
- CRICOS code
- 116997H
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 4 years full-time
- 8 years part-time
- 4 years full-time
- February
- February
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 84.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, 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 84.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, 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 $5,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $37,300 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.
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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