Be equipped to research and develop the next big breakthroughs in technology and science. Combine theoretical studies of algorithms and data structures in computer science with a comprehensive specialised knowledge and sophisticated application of mathematics. Select a mathematics specialisation from over 60 courses in mathematics and statistics. Learn how to solve data driven problems in the physical and biological sciences, engineering, information technology, economics and business. Choose from a range of majors covering topical issues in mathematics and computer science. Study applied mathematics, cyber security, data analytics and operations research, data science, machine learning, mathematical physics, programming languages, pure mathematics, scientific computing or statistics. Develop high-level quantitative and analytic skills to play a key role at the forefront of new and emerging fields to support the global finance, energy, transport, health and communications industries. For more information, visit Bachelor of Mathematics/Computer Science at UQ.
Specialist Mathematics is recommended for this program. Students without Specialist Mathematics or equivalent may be required to undertake preparatory courses which may not enable the program to be completed in the minimum time frame without overloading or undertaking summer study.
Applied mathematics, cyber security, data analytics and operations research, data science, machine learning, mathematical physics, programming languages, pure mathematics, scientific computing or statistics.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for UQ and for this course, refer to UQ’s website.
English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C)
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Highest Rank to receive an offer
Median Rank to receive an offer
Lowest Rank to receive an offer
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
99.95
98.45
89.95
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
99.95
99.95
92.45
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
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Higher education study
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Work and life experience
Recent secondary education
Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank
Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor
International students
All students
Number of students
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0
0
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N/P#
0
0
<5*
33
Percentage of all students
<5*
0.0%
0.0%
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N/P#
0.0%
0.0%
<5*
100%
* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
# N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
Finance; economics; information technology; data science; teaching; emerging fields at the integration of science and technology.
4 years Full time or 8 years Part time