Drive evidence-based decision-making

For decision-makers, data is gold. But only if it can be interpreted accurately. All around the world, in every industry, employers are seeking true data analysts—professionals with not only statistical expertise, but the ability to ‘see’ new solutions in oceans of numbers.

Our new Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics will help you step into this critical role in one of seven specialist areas: agriculture, economics, environment, geosciences, physics, bioinformatics or public health.

What will you do?

The degree is unique in Australia, in combining big-data analytics training with decision science. In addition to acquiring a firm grounding in data handling and management, you’ll gain high-level skills in:
 

• advanced data analysis
• statistical inference, including using machine learning
• developing new models of complex problems
• quantitative decision-making
• applying data analysis to develop organisational strategies for sustainable success.

You’ll also undertake a significant research project in your final year.

Where could it take you?

You’ll be well equipped to help organisations in your chosen area of specialisation identify opportunities for improvement and growth. You could work in government, consultancies or large corporations, at home or abroad. Or perhaps you’ll apply your knowledge to drive decision-making in a venture of your own.

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units:
 

1. Core courses to the value of 33 units in applied data analytics within their chosen stream including a capstone project course to the value of 3 units.
2. One major to the value of 12 units chosen from the following:
   • Agriculture
   • Bioinformatics
   • Economics
   • Environment
   • Geosciences
   • Physics
   • Public health
3. Electives to the value of 27 units based on the chosen major.

Areas of Specialisation

A major is a great way to specialise and pursue topics of interest without narrowing future options. Majors are available across the following areas:
 

• Agriculture
• Bioinformatics
• Economics
• Environment
• Geosciences
• Physics
• Public health

By clicking here you will be able to view all of the current study plans.

Example Study Plan

Core Courses

To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics, students must complete courses to the value of 33 units.

All courses are 3 units unless stated otherwise.

Career Readiness

Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte

Students who as part of their studies take part in The Academy by Deloitte experience will have the benefit of undertaking a paid internship with Deloitte. This internship is designed to shape their business readiness through significant real-world client exposure, access to multiple networking opportunities and relevant professional training.

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Potential careers

Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:

Bioinformatician;  Business Data Analyst;  Data Analyst;  Scientific Data Analyst;  Agricultural Scientist;  Physicist;  Public Health Scientist;  Econometrician;  Environmental Scientist;  Financial Analyst ...

Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject.

IELTS: Overall 6.5 (Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6); TOEFL: Internet-based: Total score of 79 with a minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and 13 in Reading and Listening; TOEFL Paper-based: Total score of 577 with a minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE); Pearsons: Overall 58 (Reading 50, Listening 50, Speaking 50, Writing 50); Cambridge: Overall 176 (Reading 169, Listening 169, Speaking 169, Writing 169).