Australian Catholic University

Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Understand the fundamental concepts of data and databases, along with the latest techniques and technologies needed to analyse large data volumes, while exploring their real-world applications.

Course overview

The Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics teaches units accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). It has Microsoft certifications, such as Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals and Microsoft Power Platform, incorporated into the units to ensure you graduate job-ready. All units are also embedded with the United Nations' sustainable goals.

This graduate certificate can be used as a pathway to the Master of Information Technology and units from this course can also count towards a data analytics specialisation in the MBA.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $3,149
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a study load of 40 credit points (normally four units) per semester or year.
Campus
North Sydney
Intake
August, 2026
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.
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Fees
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What you will study

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics, a student must fulfil 40 credit points (four units).

Part A: Core units

  • Introduction to Data Science with Python
  • Modern Database Management
  • Data Analytics and Visualisation
  • Data Mining Techniques and Applications

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the course, you must have completed one of the following prerequisites:

  • Equivalent of an Australian bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
  • At least two years of industry experience in a relevant role.

English language requirements

Applicants must have an overall academic IELTS of 6.5 (with an individual score of 6.0 for all tests).

Recognition of Prior Learning

If your prior study or relevant work experience has provided you with knowledge, skills or experience aligned with the learning outcomes of units in your new course, you may be eligible to gain credit for study or have your prior learning recognised. This means you may be able to complete your ACU course in a shorter timeframe.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative first year fee in 2026: $12,596 (domestic full-fee paying place).

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 40 credit points (normally four units) per semester or year.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per semester.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Elective units.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.