Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Applied Statistics is designed for students who have a professional interest in the use of statistics. You’ll learn skills to evaluate data across humanities, social + health sciences, and information systems. There is an emphasis on practical and theoretical skills that cover the key areas of statistics.

Please note: Domestic duration requires 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time with combined online delivery and optional on-campus classes/workshops.

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  • Descriptive statistics
  • Multivariate statistical analysis and forecasting
  • Developing and executing research proposals
  • Consulting with the business to determine their requirements
  • Advanced modelling and analytics using real-life docs

Stretch your career further

  • PhD candidates
  • Australian Taxation Office (statistician)
  • Australian bureau of statistics (statistician)
  • Banking (NAB,ANZ)
  • Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (biostatistician)
  • Centre for Disease Burden at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (senior biostatistician)

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  • On the Line Australia
  • Austin Health
  • Epworth Health
  • Royal Children's Hospital
  • Victorian Department of Transport and Training
International student visa

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Why Swinburne?

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Qualifications

  •  recognised 3 year bachelor degree; or
  • have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate of Applied Statistics

  • A recognised 3 year bachelor degree; or

  • Have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate of Applied Statistics 

Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Finding your fit

At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.

How credit points work

To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma of Applied Statistics, a student must complete eight core units of study (100 credit points).

Your units

Graduate Certificate

Completing 4 core units entitles you to the graduate certificate.

4
Core units
=
Graduate certificate
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
Learn more about the Graduate Certificate of Applied Statistics

Graduate Diploma

Completing 4 additional core units entitles you to the Graduate diploma.

4
Core units
+
4
Core units
=
Graduate diploma
Units of study Unit code
Core units
Multivariate Statistics
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
STA70002
Advanced Modelling and Analytics
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
STA70008
Research Project Part A
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
STA70009
Research Project Part B
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
STA70010
Want to learn more about this course?

Learn more about the Graduate Diploma of Applied Statistics in the course handbook.

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$30,400

Total fee* ($AUD)

$30,400

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$44,480.00

Fees are estimates only

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2025 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

Fees are estimates only

The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.

How do I pay my fees?

FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.

International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.

To pay your fees:

  • log in to My Finances
  • check your Australian bank account details are correct 
  • check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe 
  • pay using your preferred payment method.

Eligibility for FEE-HELP

You’re eligible for a FEE-HELP loan if you are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or UniLink or OUA course at Swinburne, and you:

  • are an Australian citizen doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
  • hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
  • hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens
  • are undertaking bridging study for overseas trained professionals and will be living in Australia for the duration of this study
  • have not exceeded the new combined Help Loan limit.
     

The HELP limit is the maximum amount you can borrow from the government in your lifetime towards your education costs. It is fixed and cannot be topped up.

Student services and amenities fee

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

The fee shown in the capped amount for 2025.

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2025.

Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365.00

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365.00

Scholarships

Scholarship applications for 2025 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals. 

Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.

When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.

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Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.

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Please note: This online course is not available to on-shore international students holding a student visa.

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