• Length 4 years full-time
  • Minimum 192 Units
Admission requirements
  • Academic plan BADAN / BARTS
  • CRICOS code 079093D
  • UAC code 130010

The Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics is a three year full-time (or equivalent part-time) inter-disciplinary degree that is designed to address a global shortage of graduates with skills in data analytics as applied to high-quality, data-informed decision-making. It is designed to develop inter-disciplinary knowledge across the three base disciplines of computing, statistics and social science.  You will receive exposure to best practice in data analytics as well as an opportunity to acquire knowledge in a discipline that relies on data analytics, or deepen knowledge in one of computation, statistics, or social science.

The Bachelor of Arts is the most diverse, most flexible, and most popular degree at The Australian National University. Each of its some fifty majors, in fields throughout the arts, humanities and social sciences, is taught by truly outstanding scholars to ensure that each student receives the very best education, is engaged with cutting-edge research, and learns to think like a researcher. These majors can be coupled with more than seventy minors and specialisations to broaden or deepen your study. Regardless of your choices, your Arts degree will provide you with core skills in critical analysis and in written and oral communication, while developing your adaptability and ability to help shape change and prepare you for a multifaceted career or further study.

Career Options

ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.

We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Select, adapt, apply, and communicate advanced data analytics methods and techniques;
  2. Apply data analytics to decision making about policy, business and service delivery;
  3. Examine current issues in data analytics using leading-edge research and practices in the field;
  4. Demonstrate strong cognitive, technical, and communication skills to work independently and collaboratively to collect, process, interpret and communicate the outcomes of data analytics problems; and
  5. Communicate complex data analytics outcomes to diverse audiences.
  1. critically apply theoretical frameworks and research techniques to understanding national and international issues and problems;
  2. identify, including through interrogation of databases, relevant sources of information from across a variety of media (print and digital, written and audio-visual) and judge the importance and reliability of those sources;
  3. evaluate ideas and develop creative solutions to problems, including through independent pursuit of knowledge and making connections between different disciplinary approaches and methods;
  4. communicate and debate both orally and in writing, and work with others, using a variety of media; and
  5. understand the ethical implications of ideas, communications, and actions.

Further Information

Learn more about the degrees offered at the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, read current student profiles to see what campus life is really like, and discover what our graduates have achieved since leaving the College: Visit the College of Engineering and Computer Science website

Learn more about the degrees offered at the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, read current student profiles to see what campus life is really like, and discover what our graduates have achieved since leaving the College: Visit the College of Engineering and Computer Science website

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee entry into the program.


In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.


The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs and change admission requirements as needed.

ATAR:
90
International Baccalaureate:
33

Domestic applicants

Before applying for a program, you should review the general information about domestic undergraduate admission to ANU programs and how to apply, and the program-specific information below.

  • Applicants with recent secondary education are assessed on:
    • completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent, and the minimum Selection Rank (from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors) requirement for this program; and
    • co-curricular or service requirement (applies to applicants who complete secondary education in the year prior to commencing at ANU); and
    • English language proficiency; and
    • any program-specific requirements listed below.
  • Applicants with higher education study are assessed on:
    • previous higher education studies; or secondary education results if completed less than one full-time equivalent year (1.0 FTE) of a degree; or the result from a bridging or preparatory course; and
    • English language proficiency; and
    • any program-specific requirements listed below.
  • Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are assessed on:
    • previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above); or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed; and
    • English language proficiency; and
    • any program-specific requirements listed below.
  • Applicants with work and life experience are assessed on:

International applicants

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found here. Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below.

Diversity factors & English language proficiency  
As Australia's national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

Further information is available for English Language Requirements for Admission

Prerequisites

There are no formal program prerequisites. But assumed knowledge is:-ACT: Mathematical Methods (Major)/Further Mathematics/Specialist Mathematics (major)/Specialist Methods or NSW: HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent. More information about interstate subject equivalencies can be found here.


 

Adjustment Factors

Adjustment factors are additional points added to an applicant's Selection Rank (for example an applicant's ATAR). ANU offers adjustment factors based on performance and equity principles, such as for high achievement in nationally strategic senior secondary subjects and for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies. 

Selection Rank adjustments are granted in accordance with the approved schedules, and no more than 15 (maximum 5 subject/performance-based adjustment factors and maximum 10 equity-based adjustment factors) can be awarded. 

You may be considered for adjustment factors if you have:

  • applied for an eligible ANU Bachelor degree program
  • undertaken Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate
  • achieved an ATAR or equivalent at or above 70
  • not previously attempted tertiary study.

Please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.

Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Bachelor of Arts - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees

Annual indicative fee for international students
$49,330.00

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Program Requirements

This double degree requires the completion of 192 units.

The Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:

A maximum of 48 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

 

The 96 units must include:

60 units from completion of the following compulsory courses

COMP2400 Relational Databases

COMP3425 Data Mining

COMP3430 Data Wrangling

DEMO2002 Population Analysis

SOCR1001 Foundations of Social Research

SOCY2169 Online Research Methods

SOCY2166 Social Science of the Internet

SOCR3001 Data for Decision Making

STAT3011 Graphical Data Analysis

STAT3040 Statistical Learning

6 units from completion of courses from the following list:

COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving

COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced)

COMP1730 Programming for Scientists

6 units from completion of courses from the following list:

COMP1110 Structured Programming

COMP1140 Structured Programming (Advanced)

6 units from completion of courses from the following list:

STAT2001 - Introductory Mathematical Statistics

MATH1115 - Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1

STAT2013 - Introductory Mathematical Statistics for Actuarial Studies

6 units from completion of courses from the following list:

STAT2008 - Regression Modelling

STAT2014 - Regression Modelling for Actuarial Studies


Either:

6 units from completion of MATH1113 Mathematical Foundations for Actuarial Studies

6 units from completion of courses from the following list:

STAT1003 Statistical Techniques

STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods

Or:

12 units from completion of the following courses:

MATH1003 Algebra and Calculus Methods

MATH1113 Mathematical Foundations for Actuarial Studies


Or:

12 units from completion of the following courses:

MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1

MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2

MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1

MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2

The Bachelor of Arts flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:

A maximum of 36 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

The 96 units must consist of:

48 units from the completion of one of the following majors

MAJORS

Disciplines and Fields

Ancient History

Anthropology

Archaeology

Art History and Theory

Australian Indigenous Studies

Biological Anthropology

Criminology

Demography

Development Studies

Digital Humanities

Economic Studies

English

Environmental Studies

Gender, Sexuality and Culture

Geography

Global Security

History

Human Evolutionary Biology

Human Rights

International Communication

International Relations

Linguistics

Mathematics

Music

Music Technology

Peace and Conflict Studies

Philosophy

Political Science

Psychology

Screen Studies

Sociology

Technology, Networks and Society

War Studies

 

Languages

Ancient Greek

Arabic

Chinese Language

French Language and Culture

German Language and Culture

Hindi Language

Indonesian Language

Italian Language and Culture

Japanese Language

Japanese Linguistics

Korean Language

Latin

Persian

Sanskrit Language

Spanish

Thai Language

Vietnamese Language

 

Geographically Defined Area Studies

Asian Studies

Asian History

Asian and Pacific Culture, Media and Gender

Chinese Studies

Contemporary Europe

Indian and South Asian Studies

Indonesian Studies

Japanese Studies

Korean Studies

Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies

Northeast Asian Studies

Pacific Studies

Southeast Asian Studies

 

EITHER:

48 units from completion of a second major from the list above

OR

24 units from completion of one of the following minors, which must have a different name to the major

MINORS

Disciplines and Fields

Advanced Studies

Ancient History

Anthropology

Applied Linguistics

Archaeology

Art History and Theory

Australian Indigenous Studies

Biological Anthropology

Climate Science and Policy

Criminology

Demography

Design

Development Studies

Digital Humanities

Economic Studies

English

Environmental Policy

Environmental Studies

Forensic Anthropology

Forensic Linguistics

Gender and Sexuality

Geography

Global Security

Health, Medicine and the Body

Heritage and Museum Studies

History

Human Ecology

Human Evolutionary Biology

Human Rights

International Communication

International Relations

Linguistics

Mathematics

Music

Music Technology

Peace and Conflict Studies

Philosophy and Science

Philosophy

Political Science

Popular Music

Screen Studies

Social Psychology

Social Research Methods

Sociology

Sustainable Development

Technology, Networks and Society

Visual Arts Practice

War Studies

 

Languages

Advanced Ancient Greek

Advanced Arabic

Advanced Chinese Language

Advanced French Studies

Advanced German Studies

Advanced Italian Studies

Advanced Japanese Language

Advanced Korean Language

Advanced Latin

Advanced Persian

Advanced Sanskrit Language

Advanced Spanish Studies

Ancient Greek

Arabic

Burmese Language 

Chinese Language 

English Language

French Language and Culture

German Language and Culture

Hindi Language

Indonesian Language

Italian Language and Culture

Japanese Language

Japanese Linguistics

Korean Language

Latin

Literary Chinese

Mongolian Language

Persian

Russian

Sanskrit Language

Spanish

Tetum Language

Thai Language

Tok Pisin Language

Vietnamese Language

 

Geographically Defined Area Studies

Asian and Pacific Anthropology

Asian and Pacific Linguistics 

Asian Art History

Asian History

Asian Studies

Asian and Pacific Archaeology

Asia and Pacific Culture, Media and Gender

Asian-Pacific International Relations

Asian and Pacific Literature and Film

Asia-Pacific Politics

Australian Politics

Chinese Studies

Contemporary Europe

 

Indian and South Asian Studies

Indonesian Studies

Japanese Studies

Korean Studies

Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies

Northeast Asian Studies

Pacific Studies

Southeast Asian Studies

 

ANIP

ANIP3007 Australian National Internships Program D *

 

And 24 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

OR

48 units from completion of two of the above minors, which must have different names to the major

 

 

Majors

Bachelor of Arts Majors

Minors

Bachelor of Arts Minors

Study Options

Year 1 COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving 6 units STAT1003 Statistical Techniques 6 units Arts Major 1000 level Course 6 units Arts Minor 1000 level Course 6 units
SOCR1001 Foundations of Social Research 6 units COMP1110 Structured Programming 6 units Arts Major 1000 level Course 6 units Arts Minor 1000 level Course 6 units
Year 2 DEMO2002 Population Analysis 6 units COMP3425 Data Mining 6 units Arts Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units Arts Minor 2000/3000 level Course 6 units
COMP2400 Relational Databases 6 units MATH1113 Mathematical Foundations for Actuarial Studies 6 units Arts Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units Arts Minor 2000/3000 level Course 6 units
Year 3 SOCY2166 Social Science of the Internet 6 units STAT2001 Introductory Mathematical Statistics 6 units Arts Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units Arts Elective 6 units
COMP3430 Data Wrangling 6 units SOCY2169 Online Research Methods 6 units Arts Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units Arts Elective 6 units
Year 4 STAT2008 Regression Modelling 6 units STAT3040 Statistical Learning 6 units Arts Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units Arts Elective 6 units
SOCR3001 Data for Decision Making 6 units STAT3011 Graphical Data Analysis 6 units Arts Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units Arts Elective 6 units

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  • The Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics (BADAN) can be taken as a single degree which includes a number of core and compulsory courses. The single degree also offers 48 units (eight courses) of electives that can be taken from additional computing courses, courses from elsewhere in the university, or a major or minor from another area of the university. 

 
The BADAN can also be taken as a part of many Flexible Double Degrees.

Single degree

  • This degree requires a total of 144 units (each course is typically 6 units though some may be 12 units or higher) 
  • Typically you will study four courses per semester (total of 24 units) for 3 years 
  • There are a number of core and compulsory courses 
  • In the single degree you have 48 units of university electives (eight courses).? These courses can be used to study more computing courses, or a major or minor from another area of the university, or a selection of courses that suits your interests.? 
  • If a course is included in both the BADAN core requirements and within your chosen major, minor or specialisation you are required to confirm that the course is able to be “double counted” towards both requirements. To do this you must seek written confirmation from the College offering the course that it is approved to be counted as both a BADAN core requirement AND as a major, minor or specialisation requirement. Courses are usually counted towards the BADAN core requirements. All CECS courses in majors, minors or specialisations are pre-approved to be counted toward both BADAN core requirements and major, minor or specialisation requirements. 
  • “Double counting” a course towards both BADAN core requirements and major, minor or specialisation requirements does not reduce the overall units required to complete the program. If a course is approved to be “double counted” you are required to make-up 6 units with an additional elective course. 
  • You can do a maximum of 60units of 1000 level courses in your single degree.

Double degree

  • You can find your Flexible Double Degree with BADAN using the  ANU degree-builder on Programs and Courses.  
  • Typically you will study four courses per semester (total of 24 units) 
  • BADAN paired with another 3 year degree (e.g. Bachelor of Design will take 4 years to complete. BADAN paired with a 4-year degree (e.g.  Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)) will take 5 years to complete. 
  • In the Flexible Double Degree, some program pairings do not allow any ANU electives to be taken (therefore, not allowing you to complete a major, minor or specialisation). Whereas some program pairings, such as Bachelor of Actuarial Studies/Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics, allow for certain courses to be “double counted” towards both program requirements. This means that there may be room for ANU electives.  Please speak to CECS Student Services if you need to seek any course approvals for “double counting a course”. 
  • Typically you can do a maximum of 72 units of 1000 level courses in your Flexible Double Degree 

Enrolment Status

While it’s possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. There are maximum time limits for completion of the degree on a part-time basis. If you are an international student you must always be full-time.

Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses


  • When you enrol for the first time you will typically study '1000-level' courses. These courses have '1' as the first number in their course code, such as COMP1100
  • You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester though note that you can change your Semester 2 courses all the way until July. 
  • You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, 48 units for the year.  International students cannot study less than 24 units a semester except in exceptional circumstances and with approval. 
  • You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your BADAN half of the Flexible Double Degree.

Electives

  • If you are in the single degree then in your first year you have two university electives to choose. University electives can be additional computing courses, or courses from anywhere in the university. 
  • To find 1000-level (first year) elective courses, use the catalogue search. 
  • If you have an interest in another area (e.g. management, science, languages) then you should explore first year courses in these areas and in particular, look at the majors and minors in these areas. These will give you an idea of the first year courses that you should study. 
  • If you are studying a Flexible Double degree and want to “double count a course” so that you can choose electives please speak to CECS Student Services for course approvals. 

For more information about subject choices visit:  
Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics | ANU College of Engineering, Computing & Cybernetics 

Academic Advice

Choosing your first year programming courses 

 Choosing your first year maths courses 

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Course selection

Enrolling for the first time can seem like a big task. Below, you will find an example enrolment pattern for your first year of study. 

 

There are a few items to note:

  • Courses coded in the 1000 range are appropriate for first-year students. We strongly recommend that students new to tertiary study enrol in first-year courses during their first semester. 
  • We recommend you start a CASS Program Plan. This is a way to track how the courses you take fit within the overall structure of your degree and will help you pick your later year courses.
  • The tables below represent only one possible combination. You are welcome to pick and choose from any other 1000-coded course found under the “Study Tab”. 
  • The tables below assume you are new to tertiary study and ineligible for course credit. 
A step-by-step guide on how to enrol in courses is available on the Enrol for the First time webpage

Single degree

Students starting in Semester 1 or Semester 2 –single degree Bachelor of Arts, example

Semester 1

Arts major

Arts minor

Elective

Elective

Semester 2

Arts major

Arts minor

Elective

Elective

Search Programs and Courses for the full list of available Majors and Minors and select a 1000-level that contributes to that major/minor.

 Other first year courses available: to find all other 1000-level courses, refer to the Catalogue of Programs and Courses. You may refine your selection on the right-hand column of the webpage.


Double degree

Students starting in Semester 1 or Semester 2 – double degree Bachelor of Arts, example

Semester 1

Arts major

Arts minor

Course from other degree

Course from other degree

Semester 2

Arts major

Arts minor

Course from other degree

Course from other degree

 

 

 

 

 


Electives






Study Options

Study Plan

Please refer to the "Study" tab.

Study Options

Year 1 48 units Arts major Arts minor Elective Elective
Arts major Arts minor Elective Elective

Study Plan

Please refer to the "Study" tab.

Study Options

Year 1 48 units Arts major Arts minor Course from other degree Course from other degree
Arts major Arts minor Course from other degree Course from other degree

Academic Advice

Course credit

If you have undertaken previous study that is relevant to your current academic program, you can request to receive course credit. For more information and how to apply, see the CASS credit application webpage, or contact the CASS Student Office.

Other important information for new students

Please refer to the New students page. You will find all the information you require to activate your ANU email account, enrol into courses and our O week details.  

 

Need help?

If you would like further information or advice regarding your degree, please contact the Student Office. We offer appointments, and you can reach us at students.cass@anu.edu.au.

You can also check out our in person opening hours and location on the CASS Student Office webpage.


 

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