Graduate Diploma in Statistics

The Graduate Diploma in Statistics deepens your understanding of statistical methods in one year of full-time study, covering both theoretical principles and practical applications so you can tackle real-world problems.
The first six months cover calculus for statisticians, critical evaluation in data science, probability and statistics, and data visualisation. The final six months cover design of experiments, statistical practice, probability and statistical theory, and linear algebra.
You learn to interpret and critically analyse machine learning and quantitative data through relevant case studies, and develop calculus skills across both analytical and numerical methods. Data visualisation techniques let you craft and analyse insights and communicate findings effectively.
The program takes you into cutting-edge software and programming languages including Python, and asks you to analyse and solve complex mathematical and statistical problems both independently and collaboratively.
Adelaide University notes the diploma offers a pathway into a statistics specialisation regardless of your academic background, and the skills apply across industries from healthcare and finance to technology.
The program is 48 units of core courses, taken full time over one year across the Adelaide City and Mawson Lakes campuses, with a February intake, and unlocks pathways into further study including a master's degree.