Bachelor of Information Technology majoring in Data Analytics

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

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Duration3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 36,092 / year(s)

Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

Bachelor of Information Technology majoring in Data Analytics

About

Our Bachelor of Information Technology majoring in Data Analytics provides you with a strong foundation in IT knowledge and principles, before introducing specialist courses in data analytics in your second year.

You will develop a strong understanding of IT concepts and systems and gain in-depth knowledge in data analytics, programming, data mining, data visualisation, database administration and statistics.

Deeply practical, you’ll put these skills to work on a major project in your final year – collaborating with industry professionals to deliver a solution for a client.

You’ll graduate with the skills to harness the power of data and provide valuable insights for businesses. Be prepared for a world of opportunities as a data analyst in various industries.

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.

English Program Requirements

IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

Career

Career outcomes

Data is everywhere. The need for experts that can capture, analyse and make sense of the huge volumes of data being produced spans all industry sectors – from finance and healthcare to retail, education and entertainment.

You might help health care organisations gather and analyse data to predict the spread and impact of disease – maybe you’ll even predict the next pandemic. You could apply data analytics concepts to assist retail businesses better understand their customers’ behaviour and develop their next big product. Or perhaps you’ll work in entertainment, using data to help companies like Netflix recommend shows to users and decide which productions to greenlight.

IT and data analytics specialists can be found applying their knowledge and skills in a wide range of industries. Roles include:

Data analyst
Business data strategist
Data visualiser
Information analyst
Reporting analyst.

Industry trends

As global digitisation advances at a rapid pace, a range of new roles and skills-sets are in high demand. It's predicted that employment opportunities for data analysts in Australia will grow by nearly 28% by 2028 – making it one of the nation’s most promising employment markets (Seek, 2022).

In the last decade, the amount of data created, captured, copied and consumed in the world increased by 5,000% (Forbes, 2021).

Accreditation

This program is provisionally accredited at the level of Professional by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Graduates are eligible for membership with the ACS and are recognised internationally through the Seoul Accord.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

36,092 / year(s)

Bachelor of Information Technology majoring in Data Analytics

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

Go to Official Website