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Bachelor of Data Analytics

Undergraduate | 2026

Mode

100% Online

Start date

January, April, June, September

Duration

3 year(s) full-time

Program code

XBDAN

Study as

Full-time

Indicative annual fees

$27,100

Non-tuition fees

Prerequisite

None

Assumed knowledge

None

Time commitment

10-15 hours per week per course

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

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:

are studying online outside of Australia; or
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.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

IELTS Overall 6.5
IELTS Reading 6.0
IELTS Listening 6.0
IELTS Speaking 6.0
IELTS Writing 6.0

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by Adelaide University and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:

Equivalent English qualifications

International admissions by country

Country	Requirement	Score
Australia	ATAR	65
Bangladesh	Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)	4.75
China	Gaokao	60%
China	Maple Leaf Education Systems World School Program	60%
Global	International Baccalaureate	24
Hong Kong	Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)	15
India	CBSE and CISCE	65
India	State Board Examinations	75
Indonesia	SMA III	70%
Kenya	Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)	B
Malaysia	Matrikulasi	2.33
Malaysia	Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)	2.33
Malaysia	United Entrance Certificate (UEC)	25
Nepal	National Examinations Board (NEB)	2.61
Philippines	High School Diploma (Grade 12) (Academic Track) K12	85%
Singapore	Singapore GCE Advanced Levels	6
Sri Lanka	GCE A Levels	7
Taiwan	GSAT %	60%
Thailand	Matayom 6	3.00
UK / Global	GCE Advanced Levels	6
UK / Global	NCUK	6
USA / Global	Advanced Placement (AP)	6
USA / Global	America College Test (ACT)	20
USA / Global	Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)	1050
Vietnam	Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thôxwng (Vietnamese Year 12)	7.5

Note:

Applications for 100% online study at Adelaide University will open in July 2025, to commence study in 2026.

Why Bachelor of Data Analytics?

Got a head for numbers? Excel in the fast-paced world of big data and build a rewarding career with this 100% online degree.

Turn your passion into a lucrative career leading data-driven solutions for businesses, leveraging the global demand for professionals who can turn data into valuable insights.

You’ll develop a sought-after data analytics skillset strengthened by core information technology and statistics knowledge, and complemented by hands-on experience and practical learning opportunities. Graduate with the skills to interpret big data, engineer advanced solutions to complex challenges and apply your versatile qualification to the digital roles of tomorrow.

Overview

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.

Key features

Understand the life cycle of data, including how information is created, gathered, processed, used and analysed with a degree co-developed by industry and expert academics.
Learn how to analyse and visualise rich data sources, identify data trends and generate data management strategies.
Explore emerging trends such as cloud computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and text and social media analytics.
Become fluent in R and Python coding languages and access data analytics software used by industry professionals.
Study a 100% online degree co-developed by industry leaders and Adelaide University’s expert academics.

What you'll learn

Our Bachelor of Data Analytics focuses on innovative and future-focused trends emerging across the growing data analytics sector. Build advanced knowledge and skills employers are looking for and join an in-demand field.

Explore foundational topics across data analytics, complemented by key courses in information technology, maths and statistics. Discover specialist courses aligned to contemporary practice and become proficient in the tools and techniques used by industry professionals, such as R language, Tableau and Snowflake’s Data Cloud. Learn how to use cloud-hosting platforms to inform strategy, along with digital infrastructure and software including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure and Google Cloud. Maximise your employability with valuable skills in social media analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence and predictive analysis.

Study diverse range of topics during your degree, including:

Problem solving and programming
Machine learning
Big data in the cloud
Data visualisation
Data acquisition and wrangling
Professional practice in data analytics
Data driven web technologies.

Our practical, hands-on approach to learning means you’ll gain real-world experience. Complete a capstone project where you’ll collaborate with an organisation to solve a real business challenge and deliver a data-informed solution.

Graduate with the highly sought-after communication skills you’ll need as data analytics professional. You’ll be prepared to present ideas and reports to stakeholders across all levels of an organisation.

What courses you'll study

Complete 144 units comprising:

132 units for all Core courses, and
12 units for Electives

Complete 132 units for ALL of the following:

	Course code	Units
Course name UO Problem Solving and Programming	Course code COMP1021	Units 6
Course name UO Object Oriented Programming	Course code COMP1023	Units 6
Course name UO Information Technology Fundamentals	Course code INFO1020	Units 6
Course name UO Professional Practice in Data Analytics	Course code INFO1023	Units 6
Course name UO System Requirements and User Experience	Course code INFO1025	Units 6
Course name UO Data Driven Web Technologies	Course code INFO1026	Units 6
Course name UO Fundamentals of Mathematics for Data Analytics	Course code MATH1033	Units 6
Course name UO Mathematics Essentials in Data Analytics	Course code MATH1034	Units 6
Course name UO Applied Data Structures	Course code COMP2026	Units 6
Course name UO Experimental Design	Course code INFO2027	Units 6
Course name UO Cloud Platforms	Course code INFO2028	Units 6
Course name UO Data Acquisition and Wrangling	Course code INFO2029	Units 6
Course name UO Database for the Enterprise	Course code INFO2030	Units 6
Course name UO R for Data Analytics	Course code MATH2018	Units 6
Course name UO Capstone Project 1	Course code INFO3013	Units 6
Course name UO Capstone Project 2	Course code INFO3014	Units 6
Course name UO Machine Learning	Course code INFO3016	Units 6
Course name UO Data Visualisation	Course code INFO3017	Units 6
Course name UO Predictive Analytics	Course code INFO3018	Units 6
Course name UO Advanced Topics in Data Analytics	Course code INFO3022	Units 6
Course name UO Big Data in the Cloud	Course code INFO3023	Units 6
Course name UO Text and Social Media Analytics	Course code INFO3024	Units 6

Complete 12 units comprising:

12 units from Free electives

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.

How to apply

Applications for 100% online study at Adelaide University will open in July 2025, to commence study in 2026.

If you want to start your studies earlier, consider applying to the University of Adelaide or UniSA now, and continue onto Adelaide University in 2026.

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You’ll access all your learning resources, submit assessments, and engage with your academic team and peers via Adelaide University's unique online learning platform, available 24/7.

You'll learn through a mix of interactive experiences including videos, virtual forums, online discussions and activities, with no need to attend an Adelaide University campus, not even for assessments or exams.

Our degrees are specifically designed for online learning, and you'll be fully supported throughout your studies by our local student support team and our expert academics, available seven days a week. You'll stay engaged with networking opportunities and virtual events, and once you graduate, you're invited to either join us in Adelaide, or celebrate via livestream with your family and friends.

As a general rule, any desktop or laptop computer produced in the last three years will be capable of meeting the online learning requirements. While mobiles and tablets are able to access most of your online content, we recommend using a desktop or laptop computer to make the most of the online learning experience. You'll also require a reliable internet connection, and you may need a webcam.

As an Adelaide University student, you'll have free access to the full Office 365 ProPlus suite, which includes Word, Excel and PowerPoint. If your degree requires specialised software, you'll also be able to download this to your device for free.

You'll have 24/7 access to your learning resources via the online learning platform, and can study when and where it suits you. In some rare instances, assessments or contact with your online academic team may require you to be online at a set time, however these times are generally flexible. You'll be able to discuss your requirements with your academic team or speak to our student support team if you need assistance.

If your course has an exam, you will generally need to sit this at a designated date and time.

Yes, if you have studied at university or completed a VET qualification (Certificate IV or above), or can demonstrate significant and relevant work experience, you could be eligible to receive credit towards your degree.

Your eligibility for credit will be assessed once you have submitted your application, and you will be informed of your credit outcome before your application is approved and you need to enrol. If you don't have the information required to be considered for credit when you apply to study, you will still be able to apply for credit after your application has been approved, with an outcome usually determined within a few days.

No, if you are enrolled in a 100% online Adelaide University program, you are not able to enrol into an on-campus course as part of your degree. However, as an Adelaide University student, you are welcome to visit our Adelaide campuses and participate in student events and clubs, utilise our sporting facilities and libraries, and attend your graduation ceremony in-person.

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Studying 100% online with Adelaide University means joining a dynamic community of learners – all supported by dedicated teams committed to your success. From day one to graduation, you’ll have access to comprehensive academic, student and technical support teams to ensure you get the most out of your online learning journey.

Student support services

Need help with enrolments, managing your study load, or setting your academic goals? Our student support team is here to assist. They’re your first point of contact for advice and are available seven days a week, including out-of-hours and on weekends. Get the help you need – when it suits you.

As an online student, you’ll also have access to our specialised on-campus student support services. Whether you’re looking for career advice, health and wellbeing support, international student assistance, accessibility services, or something else, we’ve got you covered. Visit the Support webpage to explore the services available.

Online academic support

From understanding course content to tackling assignments, writing, and referencing, our expert academics are here to guide you. Available seven days a week, they’ll provide personalised support to help you progress through your studies.

Tech support

We’ve got your back when it comes to technology. Our IT support team is available 24/7 to resolve any tech challenges you might face. With fast response times and tailored solutions, we’ll ensure nothing stands in your way. You’ll also enjoy free access to software downloads required for your program.

Study hours

Adelaide University’s 100% online programs offer the flexibility to fit your lifestyle. You can engage with course materials at any time that works for you – there’s no need to log in at set times. To stay on track, we recommend setting aside 10 to 15 hours per week for each course, but you can adapt your schedule and your study load to suit your needs.

Assessment

All assessments, including exams (if required) are conducted 100% online – so you’ll never need to travel to submit an assignment or sit an exam. Depending on your program, your assessments might include:

An industry-relevant project or case study
An online presentation
Essays and reports.