Curtin University

Master of Artificial Intelligence

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Acquiring AI expertise enhances your IT, computational science, or engineering skills.

Course overview

The course focuses on machine learning and emphasises the skills sought by the industry, such as neural network design and implementation, while continually reinforcing the fundamental knowledge that underpins AI.  You will undertake assessments and tasks using the latest deep-learning models and tools, ensuring your learning is practical and stimulating. There are opportunities to complete assessments based on solving an AI challenge for your organisation.  You'll also develop ethical, responsible and explainable AI solutions that align with current government standards, qualifying you to be part of a national effort to deliver safe, secure and reliable AI. 

You'll showcase your AI competencies in your final semester by completing an extensive industry-based project. 

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
12 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,224.7
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 10 units (250 credits) per year.
Campus
Perth
Intake
Units
8
Fees
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What you will study

To complete the Master of Artificial Intelligence, you must complete 200 credit points. 

  • Advanced Artificial Intelligence Research Topics
  • Explainable Approaches to Machine Learning
  • Neural Networks and Statistical Machine Learning
  • Planning and Handling Uncertainty in Machine Learning
  • Reinforcement Learning
  • Search and Logic Approaches in Machine Learning
  • Computer Science Project
  • STEM Research Methodologies
     

Entry requirements

A three-year recognised bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computational Science or Engineering with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience or a four-year degree in Information Technology or Computational Science or Engineering.

English language requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined below.

  • IELTS - Writing 6.0
  • Speaking 6.0
  • Reading 6.0
  • Listening 6.0
  • Overall bans score 6.5.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using other tests. Please get in touch with the university for full details.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit towards your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined in the university policy. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Graduates of this course will be able to work in various artificial intelligence roles, such as Data Mining Analyst, Data Scientist, Artificial Intelligence Specialist/Engineer, Business Intelligence (BI) Developer and Machine Learning Researcher.

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate specialised knowledge in different areas of machine learning.
  • Provide innovative, creative and entrepreneurial solutions based on science and analytical methods in artificial intelligence to address real-world applications.
  • Communicate effectively with digital competence solutions that involve expertise in artificial intelligence topics to experts and non-technical audiences.
  • Develop leading-edge technology and expert skills, ensuring compliance with international and professional standards such as IEEE/ACM/ACS/ACSC/ISO.
  • Create artificial intelligence solutions underpinned by ethics, sustainability and social responsibility.
  • Demonstrate initiative, leadership when working independently and collaboratively using problem solving and decision-making skills.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative 2025 first-year fee: $33,798 (domestic full-fee paying place).

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 100 credit points (normally four units) per semester or 200 credit points (normally eight units) per year.

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

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

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.