Bachelor of Data Analytics
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    Bachelor of Data Analytics

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 20,369 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJune 5, 2026
    Bachelor of Data Analytics

    About

    Our online data analytics degree is an opportunity to propel yourself into the booming field of data science. Take advantage of the strong demand for professionals who can transform large sets of data into meaningful insights. Use your skills to make informed decisions, drive business growth and increase competitive advantage.

    From data visualisation and cloud computing to data mining and database administration, you’ll gain a holistic understanding of data analytics and its role in modern business. Enhance your knowledge of big data by honing your critical programming, maths and statistics skills and complete specialised courses examining data analytics in social media, digital marketing and sales patterns.

    Study a curriculum designed in collaboration with industry and strengthened by practical experience and real-world case studies. Graduate with a highly competitive skillset aligned to current demand and informed by the latest industry innovations.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    Secondary education (Year 12)

    • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

    Vocational Education and Training (VET)

    • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

    Higher education study

    • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

    International non-student visa holders

    This program is delivered online. It is open to international students who:

    1. are studying online outside of Australia; or
    2. do not require a student visa to undertake this program in Australia.

    It is not available to international students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa.

    Career

    Career outcomes

    A career in data analytics is flexible, fast-paced, and transferrable to a range of global industries. As businesses harness data to remain competitive, demand for data analysts to effectively extract, translate, visualise, and communicate these insights is soaring.  

    Data analytics is not just reserved for big tech giants. Data analysts are required in almost every industry – including in health, education, retail, telecommunications, financial services and management consulting. This means your degree will open a world of career possibilities.  

    You could pursue a career as a data scientist, generating insights from data sets to guide high-level strategies for global organisations. Maybe you’ll work as a data architect, working with new technologies to capture and optimise data across healthcare, retail or the financial sector.  

    You could also pursue the following careers:  

    • Business intelligence strategist  
    • Information analyst 
    • Data visualisation specialist 
    • Market research analyst 
    • Financial analyst 
    • Machine learning engineer 
    • Healthcare data analyst 
    • Statistician 
    • Big data architect. 

    Industry trends 

    The explosion in device connectivity, digitisation and increasing data volumes, coupled with the rise of social media and new technologies, is fuelling exponential growth in big data and data analytics. As businesses harness the power of data to remain competitive, demand for data analysts who can effectively extract, translate, visualise, and communicate information is soaring.   

    A career in data analytics is lucrative and rewarding, with data analysts in Australia earning an average annual salary of over AUD$108,000 in 2024 (Talent.com, 2024). The digital nature of data analysis also allows for a versatile and flexible career, with professionals often consulting for global organisations from anywhere in the world.    

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    20,369 / year(s)
    Bachelor of Data Analytics
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

    Go to Official Website