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Mathematics
Master powerful mathematical analysis tools and develop specialist analytical skills to solve real industry problems. Learn by doing - through computer labs, practicals, and workshops - and develop those skills alongside your peers in collaborative learning classes.
Bachelor of MathematicsData science
Data science sits at the exciting intersection of mathematical statistics and computer science. QUT's specialist degree is the only one of its kind in Queensland, developed to put you at the forefront of one of the most in-demand careers of contemporary times.
Bachelor of Data ScienceDouble 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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Careers in maths and data
Let's introduce you to a sports systems statistician, an energy expert, and a healthcare mathematician. These individuals use maths principles and data skills to significantly impact their respective fields, sparking intrigue and engagement in their work.
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Real maths and data stories
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.
News and events
$2.8M project to reduce cotton industry’s greenhouse gas emissions
A project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cotton production systems to enable Australia to be the preferred international supplier of low emissions fibre has received $1,985,000 from the Australian Government’s Climate-Smart Agriculture Program Partnerships and Innovation Grants Round and $800,000 from the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC).
Dr Katrina Wruck named 2025 Young Australian of the Year for Queensland
Dr Katrina Wruck, QUT research fellow in industrial chemistry and lecturer in the School of Chemistry and Physics with a passion for making the world a greener place has been named the 2025 Young Australian of the Year for Queensland.
Machine learning aids rapid advancement of a high-resolution 3D printing technology
QUT biomedical engineers have developed a new automated method to drastically advance melt electrowriting, a new, high-resolution 3D printing technology used in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.