Careers in information technology and data analytics are in great demand in Australia and worldwide. 

These IT skills are highly transferable and continuously growing and developing. 

Businesses are increasingly adopting and adapting technology to suit their specific needs. 

By studying data analytics at ACU, you will graduate with a better understanding of how you can help your organisation develop the solutions to meet their technological challenges.

Note: The informatics major option will replace Data Analytics in the academic year 2023.  

Professional experience

You’ll gain up to 175 hours of workplace and community experience before graduating.

Work placement

As part of the Work Integrated Learning program, you’ll gain 105 hours of industry placement in your area of specialisation. 

Community engagement

As part of your degree, you’ll have the opportunity to work with not-for-profit organisations with 35 to 70 hours of community engagement experience. 

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
• Passport or Visa Documents
• Certified translations where these documents are not in English

You’ll need an Australian Year 12 Certificate equivalent if you're an international applicant.

China: 

• National Entrance Exam (Gaokao) with the minimum score required for every Chinese Province.

India: 

• CBSE All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) with a minimum average of 65% in the best 4 academic subjects;
• Indian School Certificate (ISC) with a minimum average of 65% in the best 4 academic subjects;
• Senior Secondary School Certificate from National Open Schooling with a minimum average of 65% in the best 4 academic subjects;
• Higher Secondary Certificate from the State Boards listed below with a minimum average of 65% in the best 4 academic subjects;
• Higher Secondary Certificate from Punjab and Haryana State Boards with a minimum average of 75% in the best 4 academic subjects; Local languages and nonacademic subjects are excluded.

Iran: 

• (2017 or earlier)

1. Successful completion of a recognised pretertiary or foundation program OR
2. successful completion of one year of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School Studies OR
3. Pre-University Certificate with a minimum grade average of 13 on a 20-point scale.

• (2018 & onwards)

1. High School Diploma with a minimum grade average of 13 on a 20-point scale.

Foundation Studies

The ACU Foundation Studies program provides a pathway to your first year of undergraduate study at ACU.

Gain guaranteed entry to your chosen ACU undergraduate degrees as long as you achieve the grade point average and English proficiency level required for your degree.