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Why study data science at La Trobe?

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Rising demand

Tap into the rising demand for skilled data science professionals.

LinkedIn's Most Promising Jobs of 2019

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Unique scholarship opportunities

Eligible students can apply for a $3000 scholarship to complete a six-week research project in mathematics or statistics.

Read more about the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) Vacation Research Scholarship

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Top 400 globally

We’re ranked in the world's top 400 for mathematics.

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023: Mathematics

Career opportunities in data science

Career pathways

Data science builds your skills in analysing and interpreting data. You’ll be prepared for a range of careers, including:

  • Business intelligence analyst
  • Data engineer
  • Data scientist
  • Analytics consultant
  • Data analyst

Future employers

Potential employers of data science graduates include:

  • Deloitte
  • Atlassian
  • IBM
  • Optus
  • Aecom Technology

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