General Information

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.

Study structure

Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Applied Statistics requires students to complete units of study to the value of 100 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

  • Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight 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
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

Aims and objectives

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

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

Career opportunities

Graduates may find 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 Diploma 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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