Queensland University of Technology
Master of Advanced Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Gain advanced knowledge in robotics and artificial intelligence, including data analytics and specialist AI skills to help you get ahead in your career.
Course overview
The Master of Advanced Robotics and Artificial Intelligence course is designed for engineers with a background in computer and software systems, electrical, aerospace, electronics, or mechatronics engineering who want to upskill in robotics and AI.
Students will complete an industry project to develop a robotics and AI solution to address an industry problem by applying engineering theories, tools and techniques. You will gain experience in culturally responsible professional engineering practice and exercise leadership in a team in a complex and changing environment.
You will also undertake a supervised research project over two semesters where you will manage and explain your findings and what they contribute to the robotics and AI field.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
To complete the Master of Advanced Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, students must earn 192 credit points. Unless otherwise indicated, each unit is worth six credit points.
Core units
- Machine Learning (12 Credit Points)
- Advanced Dynamic System Principles
- Foundations of Kinematics and Algorithms in Robotics
- Robot Anatomy (12 Credit Points)
- Systems Innovation and Design (12 Credit Points)
- Research Methods for Engineers (12 Credit Points)
- Reinforcement Learning and Optimal Control
- Decision and Control
- Robot Motion, Control and Planning (12 Credit Points)
- Foundations of Robotic Vision (12 Credit Points)
- Project 1 (12 Credit Points)
- Entrepreneurship and Applications (12 Credit Points)
- Robot Systems (12 Credit Points)
- Advanced Machine Learning (12 Credit Points)
- Project 2 (12 Credit Points)
- Industry Project (12 Credit Points)
- Introduction to Data Science (12 Credit Points)
- Human-Centred Design of IT Systems (12 Credit Points)
Entry requirements
You must have one of the following:
- A recognised completed four-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor's degree of engineering in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7-point scale).
- A recognised completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor's degree of engineering in a relevant discipline plus at least two years full-time (or equivalent) of professional experience in robotics.
Relevant engineering disciplines:
- Aerospace
- Computer and Software Systems
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics
- Industrial Automation
- Instrument Control
- Mechatronics
- Robotics
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to have your past studies or work experience count as credit towards your QUT course. QUT call this 'advanced standing'. That means you might not have to complete all the units in your course structure. You may be able to graduate sooner. Exemptions are assessed individually – talk to QUT's Course Consultant for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
All graduates will have the skills necessary to work in a range of industries including manufacturing, defence, agricultural, mining, automated systems and robotics, civil aviation safety authority, power generation and supply, robotics development and applications, infrastructure inspection and servicing.
Possible careers:
- AI Analyst
- AI Specialist
- Computer Vision Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Mechatronics Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- Software Engineer
Fees and CSP
Indicative 2026 fee: $9,500 per year full-time for 96 credit points (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. QUT reviews fees annually. They may be subject to increases.
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.