88.5% employed within four months of graduating.
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023-2025, Undergraduate Science & Mathematics
Degree overview
Build the mathematical and computing skills behind AI and emerging technologies
Combine mathematics and computer science to understand how intelligent systems work and develop the skills to help shape what comes next. You’ll build strong foundations in mathematical theory, programming and computing, while developing the analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex challenges.
Explore areas including artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science and cybersecurity, and learn how mathematical and computational principles can be used to model, analyse and solve real-world problems.
As AI and technology continue to evolve, a strong foundation in the mathematical and computing principles underpinning these new technologies will prepare you to adapt, keep learning throughout your career and exploit new opportunities as they arise. Graduate with expertise across two complementary disciplines, ready to work across technology.
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Career opportunities
Artificial intelligence jobs are among the fastest growing in Australia, creating new opportunities for graduates with strong mathematical and computational skills. By combining mathematics and computer science, you’ll develop the foundations to understand, develop and improve the technologies shaping the future.
Your skills in mathematical modelling, programming, algorithms, data analysis and artificial intelligence can open career opportunities across technology, finance, healthcare, research, resources, government and other data-driven industries.
Career opportunities include:
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Software Developer
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Quantitative Analyst
- Operations Research Analyst
- Computational Scientist
- Researcher.
Course overview
Build strong foundations across mathematics and computer science, then learn how to bring these two disciplines together to solve complex problems.
You’ll develop skills in mathematical modelling, calculus, linear algebra and statistics, alongside programming, algorithms, data structures, databases and software systems. As you progress, you’ll explore how mathematical and computational techniques work together in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, optimisation, cybersecurity and data analysis.
As part of the combined degree, you’ll complete majors in both Computational Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence, developing advanced skills to analyse complex problems, work with data and understand the principles behind intelligent technologies.
The program also includes practical learning and work-integrated experience, giving you opportunities to apply your skills to real-world problems and prepare for your future career.
Student experience
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Career-ready placements
Throughout the program, you will complement your theoretical studies with tutorials and laboratories that apply theory to practical situations.
In your final year, you will undertake between 200 and 250 hours of career-ready placement with an industry partner, working on projects such as data analysis, modelling, software development or artificial intelligence.
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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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