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Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics - North Terrace Campus, Waite Campus
- Domestic
- International
About Degree
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.
Entry Requirements
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
Admissions information
| SATAC Code | www.satac.edu.au |
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| Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR | 75 |
| Guaranteed Entry Score - IB | 26 |
| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
| Prerequisites | SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods. IB: Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations (HL) or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL) MathTrackX is an online bridging program available as a recognised alternative to Mathematical Methods. Please note: SACE Stage 2 Physics and/or Specialist Mathematics are prerequisites for some first year courses. |
Selection Criteria
| Recent Secondary Education | Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
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| Higher Education Study | You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of APSB, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Vocational Education and Training (VET) study | You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Work and life experience | To be eligible to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2022. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2022 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2021 or 2020), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2020). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
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2022 Admissions Data for school leavers
| ATAR (raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors) | Lowest ATAR to receive an offer | N/A |
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| Median ATAR to receive an offer | N/A | |
| Highest ATAR to receive an offer | N/A | |
| Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors) | Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer | N/A |
| Median Selection Rank to receive an offer | N/A | |
| Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer | N/A | |
| Minimum eligibility score | 65 | |
| Additional criteria considered | Selection rank only | |
International applicants
| CRICOS | 0100937 |
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| Intake | February and July |
| Australian Year 12 | SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods. IB: Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations (HL) or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL) MathTrackX is an online bridging program available as a recognised alternative to Mathematical Methods. Please note: SACE Stage 2 Physics and/or Specialist Mathematics are prerequisites for some first year courses. |
| Additional Entry Requirements | GPA of 4.0 |
Selection Criteria
English Language Requirements
| Australian Year 12 | Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject | ||||||||||||
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| Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements | A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements | ||||||||||||
Academic Entry Requirements
Detailed information on international qualifications assessment
| Secondary School Qualifications | Australia – Selection Rank (International) | 70 |
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| International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma | 24 | |
| Canada – OSSD Ontario Secondary School Diploma | 65% | |
| Canada – British Columbia Certificate of Graduation | 65% | |
| Canada – Alberta High School Diploma | 74% | |
| China – Gaokao | 60% | |
| Germany – Abitur | 3.70 | |
| GCE A Levels | 7 | |
| Hong Kong – HKDSE | 17 | |
| India – ISC & CBSE | 65% | |
| India - Indian State Board Examinations | 75% | |
| Indonesia – SMA3 | 80% | |
| Kenya – Certificate of Secondary Education | B+ | |
| Kuwait – General School Secondary Certificate | 70% | |
| Malaysia – STPM or Matrikulasi | 2.67 | |
| Malaysia – UEC | 25 | |
| South Korea – CSAT and High School Diploma | 300 | |
| Sri Lanka – GCE A Levels | 8 | |
| Taiwan – GSAT and High School Diploma | 64% | |
| Thailand – Certificate of Secondary Education | 3.2 | |
| USA – SAT | 1100 | |
| USA – Advanced Placement (AP) | 6 | |
| Vietnam – Upper Secondary School | 8.00 | |
| The University of APSB College Foundation Program | 70% | |
| Eynesbury Foundation Program | 339 | |
| ANU College Foundation Studies | 59% | |
| Monash College Foundation Year MUFY | 64% | |
| Trinity College Foundation Studies Program (The University of Melbourne) | 70% | |
| UNSW Foundation Year | 6.40 | |
| UQ College Foundation Studies Program | 4.00 | |
| Taylors College – The University of Sydney Foundation Program (USFP) | 6.50 | |
| UWA College Foundation Program (WAUFP) | 54% | |
| Non–Go8 Foundation Score | 70% |
Fees and Scholarships
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees | Commonwealth-supported place: $9,875 |
Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
More information on Student Contribution Amounts.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
International applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units) | International student place: $45,500 |
Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
More information on International Student tuition fees.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
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.
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 APSB Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Potential careers
Agricultural Consultant, Agriculture, Agricultural Service Industry, Agronomist, Analytical Chemist, Market Researcher, Banker, Bioinformatician, Bioinformatics, Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Business Data Analyst, Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Data scientist , Scientific Data Analyst, Statistician, Strategic Analyst, Strategist, Information Analyst, Information Management Officer, Information Officer, Information Technologist ...
Degree Structure
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:
- 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.
- One major to the value of 12 units chosen from the following:
- Agriculture
- Bioinformatics
- Economics
- Environment
- Geosciences
- Physics
- Public health
- 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
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.| Level I | |
| All of the following courses must be completed: | APP DATA 1010 Ethics and Data Management I SCIENCE 1500 Introductory Data Science - Being Smart About Data |
| Courses to the value of 3 units from the following: | MATHS 1004 Mathematics for Data Science MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB |
| Courses to the value of 3 units from the following: | ECON 1008 Data Analytics I STATS 1000 Statistical Practice I STATS 1005 Statistical Analytics and Modelling I |
| Level II | |
| All of the following courses must be completed: | APP DATA 2010 Data Handling and Visualisation II APP DATA 2015 Data Taming and Prediction APP DATA 2020 Programming II STATS 2107 Statistical Modelling and Interference II |
| Level III | |
| All of the following courses must be completed: | APP DATA 3020 Capstone Project in Applied Data Analytics III STATS 3001 Statistical Modelling III STATS 3022 Data Science III |
Majors
| Agriculture | To satisfy the requirements for the Agriculture major, students must complete courses the following courses:
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| Bioinformatics | To satisfy the requirements for the Bioinformatics major, students must complete the following courses:
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| Economics | To satisfy the requirements for the Economics major, students must complete the following courses:
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| Environment | To satisfy the requirements for the Environment major, students must complete the following courses:
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| Geosciences | To satisfy the requirements for the Geosciences major, students must complete the following courses:
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| Physics | To satisfy the requirements for the Physics major, students must complete the following courses:
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| Public Health | To satisfy the requirements for the Public Health major, students must complete all of the following courses:
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Assessment
Assessments will be varied from course to course, the program also includes a capstone project within the third year.
