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The Graduate Diploma of Applied Statistics will give you a practical knowledge of statistical methods that you can confidently apply in your workplace or your area of interest.

Throughout your studies you will work with software packages such as R, IBM SPSS, and the SAS suite. You’ll learn best-practice methods for research design and as you progress, you’ll learn to use advanced analysis techniques and make forecasts based on complex sample surveys. Group activities using real-life data will help you build your problem-solving capability.

This qualification is suited to graduates of other disciplines or those who need to use statistics in their role but haven’t had formal applied statistics training. Your skills can be applied to a wide range of disciplines, including market research, business, sports and health.

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Duration

1 Year/s

Intakes

Online (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates

CRICOS code

096096D

Fees

A$37000 (annual for 2020)*

The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

Course information in detail

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Course description

This course is designed for graduates in any discipline, especially for humanities, social sciences, health sciences, information systems, business and science graduates who have a professional interest in the use of statistics. It is also applicable to other graduates who have a need to use advanced statistics in their work, but have not had sufficient or current training in applied statistics. It concentrates on practical skills, but also broadens and builds theoretical knowledge of key areas of statistics.

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.

Course structure

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

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)

Units of study

STA60001 Statistical Practice 1 *

STA60005 Statistical Practice 2 *

STA60003 Basic Statistical Computing Using R

STA60004 Research Design

STA70002 Multivariate Statistics *

STA70003 Data Management and Analytics Using SAS *

STA70004 Forecasting *

STA70005 Survey Sampling *

* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.

Careers and graduate outcomes

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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.

Aims and objectives

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

demonstrate advanced abilities to critically think, 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 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
demonstrate responsibility and accountability for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within broad parameters
demonstrate ability to perform advanced statistical modelling techniques using a variety of software.

Pathways and scholarships

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Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.

Course fees

A$37000 (annual for 2020)*

Entry requirements

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

Undergraduate degree and an understanding of descriptive statistics or
Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Applied Statistics with a 65% average

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20
Pearson (PTE) minimum of 58 (no communicative skills less than 50)
any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency

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How to apply

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Note: This course is available to local students and off-shore international students who are studying in a country other than Australia; this course is not available to on-shore international students on a student visa.

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Email: international@swinburne.edu.au