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Bachelor of Data Analytics

This degree teaches how to turn data into decisions.

How long it takes
2 to 3 years
full time
Level
Bachelor degree
University
How you can study
Online or on campus
Taught by
3 providers
VIC, QLD, SA

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Data Analytics asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in finding patterns in data
  • comfort with numbers and basic statistics
  • patience for cleaning and checking data
  • a methodical approach to solving problems

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Bachelor or Graduate Certificate?

The Bachelor of Data Analytics is the lower level qualification, and the Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics is the higher level qualification.

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Where this course can take you

No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.

Jobs a degree can help with

None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

  • SEO Specialist

    SEO specialists work out why a website isn't ranking in search and make the technical and content changes that help it climb.

    Median pay$101,800

  • Racing Handicapper

    A racing handicapper sets the weights horses carry in a race, using form and ratings so that runners of different ability meet on competitive terms.

    Median pay$101,400 (estimate)

  • Statistical Assistant

    Statistical assistants collect, clean and check the data that statisticians and analysts then work with.

    Median pay$70,200 (estimate)

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

  • Bond University

    Gold Coast, QLD

    4.4from 303 Google reviews

    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Jan 2027
    Fee
    $55,200 a year
    (Full fee)
    Course page for Bond University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are friendly, caring and helpful
    • Small class sizes give personalised attention

    What to weigh up

    • Fees are on the higher side
    • Admissions can be slow to sort out
  • University of South Australia

    Online

    4.3from 216 Google reviews

    How you study
    Online
  • Melbourne Institute of Technology

    Melbourne, VIC

    3.8from 203 Google reviews

    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Website for Melbourne Institute of Technology (opens in a new tab)

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Data Analytics.

  • Statistics and mathematics
  • Programming and databases
  • Data visualisation
  • Machine learning
  • Predictive analytics

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose before you apply.

How is it different from Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics?

The Bachelor of Data Analytics is the lower level qualification, and the Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics is the higher level qualification.

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