General Information

Overview

This course is designed for graduates in any discipline, especially for humanities, social sciences, health sciences, information systems and business graduates who have a professional interest in the use of statistics. It is also applicable to other graduates who have a need to use statistics in their work but have not had sufficient experience with applied statistics. It concentrates on practical skills and enables participants to broaden their theoretical and practical knowledge in the basic areas of statistics.

Study structure

Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Applied Statistics requires students to complete units of study to the value of 50 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

  • Full-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year

  • Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year

  • One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)

  • See the course planner for an example degree structure.

  • Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year

  • One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)

  • See the course planner for an example degree structure.

Units of study Unit code
Core units
Statistical Practice 1
Core unit, 12.5 credit points 		STA60001
Statistical Practice 2
Core unit, 12.5 credit points 		STA60005
Basic Statistical Computing Using R
Core unit, 12.5 credit points 		STA60003
Research Design
Core unit, 12.5 credit points 		STA60004

Aims and objectives

On successful completion of this programme the learner will be able to

  • Apply critical thinking skills to review, analyse and consolidate statistical knowledge to provide solutions to complex problems in diverse fields
  • Synthesise communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical statistical concepts to transfer knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences
  • Defend the application of statistical knowledge and skills to make independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts
  • Interpret and report statistical results accurately.

Career opportunities

Graduates may seek research assistant positions involving both the management and application of research in a wide variety of areas including government agencies, market research, education, medical and biological sciences, town planning, social research or sports areas.

Maximum Academic Credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Graduate Certificate of Applied Statistics is 25 credit points (normally two units)

Admission criteria

Information about Swinburne's general admission criteria can be found at Admissions at Swinburne - Higher Education webpage.

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