Queensland University of Technology
Master of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Design and develop robotics and automation systems that bring modern industry into the future.
Course overview
QUT’s Master of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence is a 1.5-year full-time postgraduate degree. The degree is designed for students with a background in engineering and a recognised undergraduate degree that specialises within one of the following four engineering fields: computer and software systems, electrical, electrical and aerospace and/ or mechatronics to provide a foundation for continued learning.
QUT is offering Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for all eligible domestic students who enrol full-time in the Master of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.
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 Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, students must fulfil 144 credit points. Each unit is valued at six credit points unless otherwise indicated.
Core units
- Machine Learning (12 Credit Points)
- Advanced Dynamic System Principles
- Foundations of Kinematics and Algorithms in Robotics
- Robot Anatomy (12 Credit Points)
- Research Methods for Engineers (12 Credit Points)
- Project 1 (12 Credit Points)
- Robot Motion, Control, and Planning (12 Credit Points)
- Reinforcement Learning and Optimal Control
- Decision and Control
- Foundations of Robotic Vision (12 Credit Points)
- Project 2 (12 Credit Points)
- Entrepreneurship and Applications (12 Credit Points)
- Robot Systems (12 Credit Points)
- Advanced Machine Learning (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
- 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
This degree can prepare you for a wide range of careers in leading and implementing AI technology in medical technology, self-driving vehicles, cybersecurity, manufacturing systems and more.
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.