Minor: Data Science

About the course

This university-wide Data Science minor develops foundational knowledge and practical skills across core data science areas. You study introductory programming, database management, data visualisation, and machine learning, with options to progress into applied data science, ethics, and statistical modelling topics. The minor is designed to add technical and analytical capability that can complement many degrees. This is a university-wide minor in IT & Computer Science.

Career outcome

Completing this Data Science minor can support roles that use data-driven methods across many industries. It builds capability for entry-level tasks in data analysis, data preparation, database and programming support, and applying basic machine learning models, alongside awareness of data ethics. It can complement majors in business, science, engineering or health where analytics is valued. This is a university-wide minor in IT & Computer Science. Preparing graduates for technology-related roles and further study pathways matched to the programme level.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)