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.
Do you see yourself shaping Australia's foreign policy decisions? Or working with elite international organisations like the United Nations or our top spy agencies? The Bachelor of International Security Studies can help you make your dream career a reality.
When you study the Bachelor of International Security Studies you will delve deeply into the contemporary security threats facing nations, international organisations and businesses around the world – including the threat of military power, civil war, terrorism, cybercrime, environmental degradation and food security to name just a few.
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
- Select, adapt, apply, and communicate advanced data analytics methods and techniques;
- Apply data analytics to decision making about policy, business and service delivery;
- Examine current issues in data analytics using leading-edge research and practices in the field;
- 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
- Communicate complex data analytics outcomes to diverse audiences.
- Identify and explain the key concepts, ideas and principal actors in international security.
- Evaluate the major theoretical frameworks for understanding the complexities of contemporary international security challenges.
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the historical and contemporary dimensions of international, internal and transnational security, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Analyse the key challenges facing Australian security and defence policy in the ‘Asian Century’.
- Reflect critically on the principal factors that determine the security policies of Australia and the major Asia-Pacific powers
- Employ communication and presentation skills (oral, written and electronic)
- Demonstrate teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Exhibit the ability to write for both academic and professional audience
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
- ATAR:
- 90
- International Baccalaureate:
- 34
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.
Indicative fees
Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Bachelor of International Security Studies - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $50,760.00
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
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:
54 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
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
6 units from completion of courses from the following list:
SOCY2166 Social Science of the Internet
SOCY3005 Quantitative Projects for Inclusion and Diversity
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 International Security Studies 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:
The 144 units must consist of:
24 units from completion of the following compulsory course list:
STST1001 Introduction to International Security Studies
STST1003 Coping with Crisis: The Practice of International Security
STST2001 Security Concepts in the Asia-Pacific
STST3002 Australia's Security in the Asian Century
Minimum of 6 units from completion of a course from the following concepts and methods course list:
HIST2110 Approaches to History
POLS2123 Peace and Conflict Studies
POLS2125 Game Theory and Social Sciences
SOCY2043 Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods
POLS2044 Contemporary Political Analysis
WARS2001 Theories of War: An historical and global perspective
POLS3001 Foreign Policy Analysis
POLS3017 International Relations Theory
Minimum of 36 units from completion of courses from the following list of Security Studies courses:
Asia-Pacific Security
ASIA2060 Southeast Asian Security
ASIA2111 Indonesian Foreign and Security Policy
INTR2012 Chinese Foreign and Security Policy
INTR2014 Indian Foreign and Security Policy
INTR2016 US Foreign and Security Policy in Asia
INTR2018 Japanese Foreign and Security Policy
INTR2020 (In)Stability on the Korean Peninsula
INTR2024 The Politics of Nuclear Weapons
STST2020 Study tour: Southeast Asia's Security Choices
Global Security
MEAS2001 New States of Eurasia: Emerging Issues in Politics and Security
HIST2240 Democracy and Dissent: Europe Since 1945
POLS2132 Current Issues in International Security
STST2124 Politics of Nuclear Weapons
Australian Security
STST2003 Australia and Security in the Pacific Islands
STST3003 Honeypots and Overcoats: Australian Intelligence in the World
Non-traditional Security
ASIA2093 Natural Resource Conflicts in Asia and the Pacific
DIPL2000 Leadership and Diplomacy
INTR2047 Human Security: Conflict, Displacement and Peace Building
POLS3004 Emotions in International Politics
POLS3033 Environment, Human Security and Conflict
POLS3036 International Terrorism
History and Security after 1945
HIST2141 The Cold War: 1945-1989
STST2004 Special Topic in International Security
STST3003 Honeypots and Overcoats: Australian Intelligence in the World
WARS2002 Vietnam Wars: 1941-1989
WARS2003 The Korean War
A maximum of 30 units from the completion of courses within the following Language, Security and Area Studies minors:
Language
Advanced Arabic
Advanced Chinese Language
Advanced French Studies
Advanced German Studies
Advanced Italian Studies
Advanced Japanese Language
Advanced Korean Language
Advanced Sanskrit Language
Advanced Spanish Studies
Arabic Language
Burmese Language
Chinese Language
French Language and Culture
German Language and Culture
Hindi Language
Indonesian Language
Italian Language and Culture
Japanese Language
Korean Language
Mongolian Language
Persian
Russian
Spanish
Tetum Language
Thai Language
Tibetan Language
Tok Pisin Language
Vietnamese Language
Area Studies and Methods
Asian Studies
Asia-Pacific International Relations
Contemporary Europe
Gender and Sexuality
International Communication
International Relations
Latin American Studies
Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
Northeast Asian Studies
Pacific Studies
Philosophy
Political Science
Social Research Methods
Southeast Asian Studies
Sustainable Development
Security
Criminology
Historical International Security
Peace and Conflict Studies
Technology, Networks and Society
War Studies
A maximum of 6 units from the completion of courses from VCUG Vice Chancellor’s Undergraduate Courses or the following list:
ANIP3003 Australian National Internships Program Internship A
ASIA2110 International Affairs Internship
ASIA2098 Asian and Pacific Studies Internship
ASIA3023 Asia Pacific Week Internship
LING2107 Advanced Academic English
Minors
Bachelor of International Security Studies Minors
Study Options
| Year 1 | COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving 6 units | STAT1003 Statistical Techniques 6 units | - | - |
| SOCR1001 Foundations of Social Research 6 units | COMP1110 Structured Programming 6 units | - | - | |
| Year 2 | DEMO2002 Population Analysis 6 units | COMP3425 Data Mining 6 units | - | - |
| COMP2400 Relational Databases 6 units | MATH1113 Mathematical Foundations for Actuarial Studies 6 units | - | - | |
| Year 3 | SOCY2166 Social Science of the Internet 6 units | STAT2001 Introductory Mathematical Statistics 6 units | - | - |
| COMP3430 Data Wrangling 6 units | SOCY2169 Online Research Methods 6 units | - | - | |
| Year 4 | STAT2008 Regression Modelling 6 units | STAT3040 Statistical Learning 6 units | - | - |
| SOCR3001 Data for Decision Making 6 units | STAT3011 Graphical Data Analysis 6 units | - | - |
Back to the Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics page
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
Note that if you choose 1130 and change your mind you will be able to drop back to 1100 in the first 2 weeks.
Back to the Bachelor of International Security Studies page
When you study the Bachelor
of International Security Studies you will delve deeply into the
contemporary security threats facing nations, international organisations and
businesses around the world - including the threat of military power, civil
war, terrorism, cybercrime, environmental degradation and food security to name
just a few. Read more about this degree on our website.
Enrolment Status
It is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, but it
will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an
international student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24 units each
semester.
Remember you will need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second
Semester. You will be able to change your enrolment in courses up until
the end of week 2 of each semester without penalty. Other things to be aware of:
A course can only be counted towards one major or minor.
You can’t study more than 4 courses (24 units) per semester.
You may need to enrol in courses for your major and/or your minor, particularly if you are completing a double degree.
If you are intending to enrol in language courses and have previous experience with the language you wish to study, you need to sit a placement test to ensure you are enrolled at the most appropriate level of language study. Further information is available here.
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
When you enrol for the first time you will study ‘1000-level’ courses. These courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code, such as ASIA1234.
Majors and Minors
See available majors and minors for this program
Electives
You can use your electives to enrol in any courses that you
like, provided you meet prerequisite requirements.
To find 1000-level courses, search
Programs and Courses.
Remember, though, that if you are a single-degree student you cannot count more than 60 units of 1000-level courses towards the completion of your degree. If you are a double-degree student, you cannot count more than 36 units of 1000-level courses towards the completion of the 96 units allocated to the BINSS half of your degree.
Study Options
Single Degree example
This is an example only - you need to plan your degree carefully to ensure that you are on track to fulfil the requirements of the BINSS program orders. You may, for example, wish to leave a substantial number (24) of elective units free so that you can study overseas for a semester.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | STST1001 Introduction to International Security Studies 6 units | 1000-level course from the Language, Security and Area Studies minor list | 1000-level elective course | 1000-level elective course |
| STST1003 Coping with Crisis: The Practice of International Security 6 units | 1000-level course from the Language, Security and Area Studies minor list | 1000-level elective course | 1000-level elective course |
Double Degree example
This is an example only - you need to plan your degree carefully to ensure that you are on track to fulfil the requirements of both degrees.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | STST1001 Introduction to International Security Studies 6 units | 1000-level course from the Language, Security and Area Studies minor list | Course from second degree | Course from second degree |
| STST1003 Coping with Crisis: The Practice of International Security 6 units | 1000-level course from the Language, Security and Area Studies minor list | Course from second degree | Course from second degree |