Data analytics courses
Help me choose a courseIntroduction to Data analytics
Statistics can tell us much more than ‘who, what, and where’. Data analysts understand that numbers tell us stories about ‘why’ and ‘how’. As specialists, they uncover insights that can be used to find opportunities in just about any industry, from finance and health to law and criminal justice.
If you see yourself in this role, you can compare courses for working in data analytics right here on Open Universities Australia. These courses are delivered online by leading universities. We can advise you on everything to do with enrolling, including entry requirements, fees and flexible study options.
Explore data analytics courses
Discover data analytics courses
Online data analytics subjects and short courses
UndergraduateUSA-INFS2038
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Starts 24 Jun 2024
UndergraduateTAS-ZAT119
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
UndergraduateLTU-BUS1DIB
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
UndergraduateUSA-INFS3080
100% online
No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Starts 16 Sep 2024
Online data analytics degrees
PostgraduateUSQ-DSC-MAS
100% online
2 years full time or part time equivalent
PostgraduateGRF-DAC-GCE
Double down on data and security in a single IT qualification
This dual specialisation empowers you to understand big data and apply this knowledge to cybercrime mitigation. Future-proof your IT career by learning how to collect data sets, secure the information, and use it to gain valuable insights.
100% online
UndergraduateUSA-BDA-DEG
Transform data into meaningful insight
Become the highly valued professional that helps business make better-informed decisions. Learn to analyse and visualised data, and feed it up the business to strengthen strategy and planning. Topics include big data, programming, and statistics.
100% online
3 years full time or part time equivalent
PostgraduateACU-SPA-GCE
Data skills to optimise high performance sport
Learn how data unlocks the competitive edge. You’ll combine technical Python skills with current approaches to data storage and reporting. Explore data’s role in elite sport. Become a valued sports specialist who maximises performance outcomes.
100% online
6 months full time or part time equivalent
Need help choosing the right course?
Our student advisors are here to guide you with expert advice on:
- Enrolling and planning your studies
- Finding a study option that suits your needs
- Understanding your funding options
When would you like to chat?
Let me pick a time
Find a time that suits you for a free 1:1 consultation with a student advisor.
Call me anytime
A student advisor will call you, usually within 30 minutes during business hours.
Looking for other ways to start the conversation? Contact us
Student reviews
We support thousands of students on their study journey every year
Our advisors are here to help with your study goals from enrolment to completion 7 days a week.
Data analytics study FAQs
Data analysis is a broad field with applicability across many different sectors.
As a data analyst, you’ll be responsible for interpreting data—the information gathered through research. It’ll be up to you to understand precisely what story the data tells and turn it into usable insights. Data is collected in all sorts of ways, from rewards programs at your local grocery store to Australia’s five-yearly Census.
Today’s world is driven by data, which has become one of the most powerful tools businesses and governments use to make decisions. It’s critical that there are people who understand data and how to interpret it, which is what you’ll learn in a data analytics course.
Data analysis is focused on untangling the complexity of raw data and producing insights that can be used in a specific context.
What set of skills you learn will be dependent on the course you choose. In general, you can look forward to learning about:
- Data security
- Ethics
- Predictive analysis
- Cloud computing
- Machine learning
- Artificial intelligence
- Computing languages like Python and R
- Modeling and manipulating data sets
It depends on the course and whether you choose something short or long-term. Here’s a general guide:
Course Duration Single subject 10-18 weeks Short course 10-18 weeks Undergraduate certificate 6 months (if full time) Diploma 1 year (if full time) Associate degree 2 years (if full time) Bachelor degree 3 years (if full time) Graduate certificate 6 months (if full time) Graduate diploma 1 year (if full time) Masters degree 2 years (if full time) If you study a degree in data analytics through Open Universities Australia, you have the flexibility to choose how many subjects you take per term. This means you can complete your qualification at a faster or slower pace than you would on campus.
Data analysts are in high demand. Careers in statistics are projected to grow strongly, meaning your employment outlook is very good. With more data available than ever, many employers are looking for individuals with the skills to turn data into actionable insights.
Data analysis is a highly transferable skill that you can use across various occupations and industries, so it’s a great specialty to have on your resume.
Along with highly in-demand technical skills, a course in data analytics will require you to develop sound reasoning skills and understand the nuances of data ethics. With this knowledge in hand, you’ll be prepared for the workforce.
Studying online is the most flexible way to gain a qualification in data analytics. Whether you’re juggling a family, a career, or both, you can pace your course in a way that fits your lifestyle. Not only can you study at times that suit you, but you can also decide for yourself how many subjects you take at once.
Online study allows you to watch lectures and complete class activities from the comfort of your home. So whether the university you attend is based in Melbourne or Perth, you can study from your living room in Darwin, Sydney or Hobart without attending face-to-face sessions. The online data analysis courses available through Open Universities Australia give you the flexibility to begin or accelerate your career in this field on your terms.
There are a lot of reasons to study your course online through us.
- You can enrol without entry requirements
We have a unique open-door policy that makes it possible for everyone to enrol in university study, no matter their academic history. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree, we’ll help you get in through single undergraduate subjects and transition into a qualification from there. - You have total control over how you study
Upskill without committing to a whole degree upfront. Or enrol in a full degree, but take it a subject at a time. We’ll introduce you to flexible study options you didn’t even know about, so you can fit uni around what matters to you. - You’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student
Once you enrol through us, you’ll study online with the university that provides your degree. This means that when you complete your qualification, you’ll graduate with the same degree as on-campus students. - We’ll help you navigate the university world
Our friendly student advisors will be your guide every step of the enrolment journey. They'll help you compare universities, choose a course, provide documentation and understand your finance options.
- You can enrol without entry requirements
Love statistics, but not sure what jobs will be available to you as a data analytics graduate?
Data analysts work across various industries in both the private and public sectors. As a data analyst, you might work in:
- FMCG (Fast-moving consumer goods)
- eCommerce
- Energy
- Finance
- Insurance
- Healthcare
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
You will be qualified to take on a role as a data engineer or architect, information and reporting analyst, systems analyst and administrator, market research analyst, business analyst or financial analyst.
On a day-to-day basis, your work as a data analyst will help make business decisions around product and service development, cost reduction and other organisational objectives.
Take our 2-minute quiz to get matched with the courses that suit your interests, study goals and education history.
Or book a free phone consultation with a student advisor to discuss the available study options. Whether you’re just starting out as a future data analyst or upskilling to move your career forward, we can help you find the right course through Open Universities Australia.
If you’d like to see if data analytics is the field for you, why not enrol in a single subject? Not only will you gain valuable insight into this fascinating field, but you’ll also gain new skills that you can apply in the workplace.
Before starting an enrolment, it’s important to read the entry requirements for your chosen course to ensure that you’re eligible to apply. If you don’t quite meet the requirements, we may be able to help you find a pathway into your course through open-entry subjects, which anyone can study.
Chat with us to find out more.
Here at Open Universities Australia, we make enrolling online as straightforward as possible. To get started, find the course for you by browsing the options on this page. You can also compare different qualifications using our handy comparison tool, or request help from one of our student advisors.
When you’ve made your choice, click ‘Apply now’ on the relevant course page and follow the prompts to begin your enrolment. We’ll ask you to supply some supporting documentation, including proof of your identity, your tax file number, and a unique student identifier (USI) during this process.
Your university will get in touch with you via email to confirm whether or not your application has been successful.
If you get stuck at any time, reach out to us and we’ll talk you through it.
You can also take a look at our online self-service enrolling instructions.
Student stories and study advice
Meet the women making their mark in AI
A world driven by AI may be on the horizon, but thus far the majority of those at the helm of its advances are men. While women in AI may be scarce, a sprinkling of trailblazers are paving the way for a more even-handed future.
Will AI take my job?
Is AI taking over jobs? We do a deep dive into the impending age of AI and weigh up whether AI is really a risk to our jobs, or if the real issue is one of being left behind.
6 careers in gaming you can explore in Australia
Thanks to a 2022 government incentive, there’s never been a better time to get involved in our local video game industry. But what job roles are actually out there?
Are microcredentials worth it?
You can study a microcredential in just about any industry, from healthcare and education to business and marketing. Here’s why these skills-based short courses are worth your time.We’re here to guide you to the right uni course
Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation helping every Australian to access thousands of university courses.
Over 515,000 students have enrolled in university through us since 1993.
How we can help you
Studying through Open Universities Australia means we take care of the guesswork and administration of university study, so you can focus on learning.
You don't need a strong academic history to go to uni
We make it possible for everyone to start university through single subjects, regardless of ATAR or study experience. These subjects are covered by government loans, and can be used to upskill or gain entry into a qualification.
You have the flexibility to start at multiple points during the year
We’re not restricted by a traditional academic calendar, so you can enrol when it suits your life. You also have total control over how you study. You can scale up (or down) your study load and even pause your course if you need to.
You can rely on us as an unbiased destination for online tertiary education
As a not for profit, we have your best interests at heart. Our advisors are here 7 days a week to guide and support you. It’s our priority to get you qualified with the university of your choice.
Enrol in courses from 25 of Australia's leading universities
