Data analytics courses

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:

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.

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.

Please note that enquiries and applications for some courses are handled directly by the university. If this is the case, it will be indicated on the course listing page.  

For more information about enrolment, read our online self-service enrolling instructions. If you get stuck at any time, contact us and we’ll talk you through it.