Degree overview

Without numbers, interpreting the real world would not be possible.

Mathematics and data underpin so much of our society. They are the foundation of the appliances we use and the way we communicate. They are behind our navigation systems, how we travel, and the machinery used to produce our food.

Career opportunities

Data scientists have been identified as being in high demand in Australia according to the World Economic Forum’s The Future of Jobs Report 2020.

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86.4% employed within four months of graduating.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022 - Undergraduate Science and Mathematics

Bachelor of Data Science / Bachelor of Mathematics

UAC Code , Program Code 40277

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CRICOS Code , Program Code 40277

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UAC Code

Program Code 40277

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CRICOS Code

Program Code 40277

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Course overview

Students will complete:

  • 200 units of Core courses
  • 20 units from the course list
  • either the Pure and Applied Mathematics Major or the Statistics Major
  • 50 units of electives
This is a combined degree

For additional information about this degree you can refer to the pages for the corresponding single degrees: Bachelor of Data Science, and Bachelor of Mathematics

2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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Student experience

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At the University of Newcastle, we embed practical, hands-on learning in all our degrees. Check out just some of the opportunities our students have had to build their experience.

Career-ready placements

Complement your theoretical studies with tutorials and laboratories that apply theory to practical situations.

In your final year, you will complete a capstone project, working with industry on a real-world project.

You’ll also use the latest data analysis and programming software such as Python and R.

Studying at Newcastle campus

Student showcase

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Lauren talks about her experience studying at Bachelor of Mathematics at the University of Newcastle

How to apply

Apply as a domestic student

You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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