Data Science

Help organisations make data-driven decisions for the better

Create and manage physical systems, infrastructure, software and hardware, using your knowledge to help businesses reach ever-greater outcomes.

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Career outlook
23.2% job growth

Data science is one of the fastest growing occupations in Australia, with more than 23% job growth projected for data analysts in 5 years.

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Internationally ranked
#3 in Australia

UTS is ranked 3rd in Australia and 40th worldwide for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence studies.

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payments

Average salary
$115,000 to $135,000

A Data Scientist in Australia earns an average salary of more than $100,000 per year.

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Why study Data Science?

Take the first step towards a rewarding career in data science

Help organisations make sense of the abundance of data collected every second. Learn essential engineering skills to build and manage secure, reliable data platforms, while also developing expertise in programming, networking, and mathematics.

Join a booming industry

Managing, analysing, and interpreting data is more important than ever. The demand for data scientists and analysts is growing fast, with the global market expected to expand nearly tenfold in the next five years, according to a report by AMSI. By tapping into the power of big data, creating analytical models, and supporting data-driven decisions, you can make a real impact across industries. Explore new career opportunities in this rapidly growing field and stay ahead of the game.

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Connect with industry

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Data Science Engineering is accredited by Engineers Australia at the Graduate Professional Engineer level. The degree is recognised internationally by signatories to the Washington Accord.

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