Program start date | Application deadline |
2026-02-01 | - |
2025-07-01 | - |
2024-05-01 | - |
Program Overview
Graduate Diploma in Predictive Analytics
Overview
This course will provide you with an in-depth background to predictive analytics, data security, data mining, business applications and computing, including basic concepts of data analysis and visualisation.
What you'll learn
- Assess the theoretical background basis of data analytics and data processing of unstructured data to produce a qualified interpretation of the data
- Evaluate the various approaches to data analysis and develop a strategy for adapting them to a specific situation
- Evaluate and synthesise information from a variety of sources and develop a plan to optimise data management, processing and prediction
- Communicate effectively with a wide range of people from different discipline areas, professional positions and countries; able to communicate data analysis findings in a variety of ways via written, verbal or electronic communications
- Evaluate and select appropriately from existing and emerging data analysis and prediction technologies
- Engage in continual updating of knowledge with regard to new and emerging prediction analysis concepts, issues and management strategies
- Evaluate, interpret and apply the international standards related to the predictive analytics industry. Solve problems with a global perspective
- Identify the ethical issues related to protecting the rights of individuals from diverse cultures including Indigenous perspectives and how that maps to ensuring the quality and integrity of data collected and analysed
- Apply lessons learnt in a professional manner in all areas of prediction design, demonstrating leadership and ethical behaviour at all times
Admission criteria
- Students require a Bachelor's Degree
- English requirements:
- IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
- Writing: 6.0
- Speaking: 6.0
- Reading: 6.0
- Listening: 6.0
- Overall band score: 6.0
- IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
Fees and scholarships
- Domestic fee paying postgraduate: $34,060 (2025 Fee year, based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits)
- Fees are indicative only
Location
- Curtin Perth
How to apply
- Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice
- Curtin Perth: Apply now
- Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.
Course structure
- View course structure
Duration
- This course is one year full-time or the equivalent part-time
Credit
- A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester
CRICOS
- The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas
- CRICOS code: B
Deadlines for applying direct to Curtin
- Semester 1, 2025: Applications now closed!
- Semester 2, 2025: Applications now open! (Application close: 9 July 2025)
- Semester 1, 2026: Applications now open! (Application close: 3 February 2026)
- Semester 2, 2026: Applications open 6 April 2026 (Application close: 2 July 2026)
Curtin University
Overview:
Curtin University is a public research university located in Perth, Western Australia. It is known for its strong focus on research and innovation, particularly in the fields of mining, engineering, and health sciences. Curtin offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as professional development courses. The university has a global presence with campuses in Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius, and Singapore.
Services Offered:
Curtin University provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Learning Support:
Disability planning, industry placements, global study opportunities, and access to learning and study spaces.Campus Life:
Accommodation options, information about living in Perth, food and retail services, regional study opportunities, sports and social clubs, health and wellbeing resources, and campus events.International Student Support:
Assistance with moving to Australia, application procedures, English language programs, and opportunities to meet with university representatives in their home countries.Financial Assistance:
Information on fees and charges, financial assistance programs, and scholarships.Career Support:
Access to career advisors and resources to help students with their career planning.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Curtin University offers a vibrant and diverse campus experience. Students can participate in a wide range of activities, including:
Sports and Recreation:
Joining sports teams, participating in recreational activities, and attending campus events.Social Clubs:
Joining student clubs and societies based on their interests.Campus Events:
Attending lectures, workshops, and social events organized by the university.Global Study Opportunities:
Studying abroad at one of Curtin's international campuses or participating in exchange programs.Key Reasons to Study There:
High Graduate Employment Rate:
Curtin University has the highest rate of graduates finding full-time employment among Western Australia's public universities.Research Excellence:
Curtin's research is rated at or above world standard, with a strong focus on innovation.Global Recognition:
Curtin is ranked second in the world for mineral and mining engineering.Diverse and Inclusive Campus:
Curtin celebrates diversity and aims to create a welcoming environment for all students.Strong Industry Partnerships:
Curtin collaborates with industry, government, and First Nations people to create meaningful change and solve real-world problems.Academic Programs:
Curtin University offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines, including:
Agriculture, Environment and Sustainability
Architecture and Construction
Arts and Creative Industries
Business, Innovation, Management and Law
Culture, Society and Indigenous
Education
Engineering, Mining and Surveying
Health
Information Technology
Physical Sciences, Geoscience and Mathematics
Other:
Curtin University is committed to sustainability and has a strong focus on addressing the UN's global sustainable development goals. The university also has a strong commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement and aims to embed their voices and perspectives in its decision-making.