Overview

The Data Analytics major within the Bachelor of Climate Change at the University of Waikato provides students with the technical expertise required to lead future environmental solutions. This multidisciplinary programme integrates rigorous statistical methods with a deep understanding of social, cultural, and economic climate dimensions. Students learn to navigate complex datasets to drive productivity and evidence-based decision-making in various sectors.

Why Data Analytics at the University of Waikato?

The University of Waikato offers a unique environment where Mātauranga Māori is interwoven throughout the curriculum, ensuring graduates value diverse worldviews. Students benefit from a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating across schools such as Science, Computing, and Management. A highlight of the programme is the final-year group project, where students partner with external organisations to create authentic low-carbon strategies and practical climate solutions.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: NZD 42230 per year
National fee: NZD 8620 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Statistics for Science
Statistical Methods
Programming
Engineering Computing
Statistical Data Analysis
Probability and Statistics
Practical Data Science
Advanced Data Analysis
Machine Learning

Careers with Data Analytics

Graduates are prepared for high-demand roles that bridge the gap between data science and sustainability. The programme equips students for diverse professional paths in both the public and private sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses includes:

Statistical Data Analysis

Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation

Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Responses to Climate Change

Advanced Data Analysis

Climate Change Solutions: Multidisciplinary Group Projects

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-17 00:00:00
Starting 2027-07-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

More details

Applications submitted after the deadline may be accepted if space is available.

Language

English

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50

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, New Zealand

Disciplines

Climate Studies & Meteorology Data Analytics View 5 other Bachelors in Data Analytics in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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80

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50

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Other requirements

General requirements

Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID) - Applicants must have qualified for the diploma with grades of 3 or higher in each of at least 4 subjects.

International Baccalaureate (taken in NZ or overseas) - Completed International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum of 24 points.

Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) or Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) - A minimum of 120 points on the New Zealand CAIE Tariff at A or AS level, including at least three subjects (excluding Thinking Skills) in which no grade is lower than D.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

42230 NZD / year

≈ 42230 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8620 NZD / year

≈ 8620 NZD / year

Additional Details

Domestic: $8,132 - $8,290 per year

Living costs

Hamilton

New Zealand

1470 - 2020 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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