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Major

Data Science

Bachelor of Computer Science / Master of Data Science
Overview Study details

Turn complex data into practical evidence that can support better services, systems and decisions.

As organisations collect increasingly complex data, they need people who can manage it responsibly and turn it into useful insight. 

In this major, you’ll develop advanced skills in large-scale analytics, statistical methods, machine learning and responsible data science.

Apply this knowledge through a capstone project and tailor your studies with electives in areas such as natural language processing, data mining, web search, social media analytics, statistical learning and optimisation.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for computer science and information systems

QS World University Rankings 2026

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Data scientist
  • Business analyst
  • Statistical analyst
  • Database developer
  • Research analyst

Average annual salary range

Data Scientist

$115–$135K

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Average annual salary range

Business Analyst (Computer Systems)

$85K–$100K

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How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Seminars
  • Workshops

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Data Science Capstone Project 1 [Core course]
  • Machine Learning for Data Scientists [Core course]
  • Data Mining
  • Responsible Data Science [Core course]

See courses and program structure

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