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Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence
This degree teaches how to build software and machines that learn, analyse and solve problems.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 58.05
- Lowest offered at Deakin University, 2026
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- NSW, VIC
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how computers can learn and reason
- comfort with maths and logical thinking
- patience for solving problems step by step
- curiosity about how technology affects people
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Bachelor or Graduate Certificate?
The Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence is a bachelor degree, while the Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence is a graduate certificate. The graduate certificate is the higher level of the two.
See the courseWhere you can study this course
There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)
Deakin University
Melbourne Burwood, VIC
4.4from 2,192 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 58.05 lowest
- (70.05 median, 2026)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, VIC
4.0from 1,190 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Course page for University of Technology Sydney (opens in a new tab)
University of Technology Sydney
City, NSW
4.2from 906 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 70.45 lowest
- (81.15 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers and support staff are approachable and helpful
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence.
- Machine learning
- Data analytics
- Programming and computer science
- Mathematics for computing
- Robotics
- Ethics of AI
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose. They can tell you what you need before you enrol.
How is it different from Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence?
The Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence is a bachelor degree, while the Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence is a graduate certificate. The graduate certificate is the higher level of the two.