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Master of Artificial Intelligence

A Master of Artificial Intelligence teaches how intelligent systems are designed, built and evaluated.

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How long it takes
18 to 24 months
full time
Level
Masters degree (coursework)
University
Leads on to
Machine Learning Engineer
$127,400 (estimate) median pay
Taught by
9 providers
4 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Master of Artificial Intelligence asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.

Jobs you can do with it

  • Data Scientist

    Data scientists build the statistical models and machine learning systems that forecast demand, sort customers and automate decisions for an organisation.

    What else you need

    Covers the modelling and analysis used in data science. Employers usually also look for experience applying it to real data sets.

    Median pay$124,800 (estimate)

  • Machine Learning Engineer

    Machine learning engineers build the systems that turn data into predictions, then keep those models working reliably once real users depend on them.

    What else you need

    A recognised route into machine learning roles. Employers usually look for strong programming skills and project work alongside the degree.

    Median pay$127,400 (estimate)

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 9 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.

  • Monash University

    Monash Clayton, VIC

    4.3from 1,955 Google reviews

    Website for Monash University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are supportive and resolve issues quickly

    What to weigh up

    • Admin replies can be slow
    • Feedback from teaching staff can be limited

  • Curtin University

    Curtin University of Technology, WA

    4.2from 1,745 Google reviews

    Website for Curtin University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are helpful and welcoming
    • Support services help students through hard times

    What to weigh up

    • Enquiries can take a while to answer

  • Western Sydney University

    ATMC- Melbourne, Western Sydney University - Parramatta, NSW, VIC

    4.2from 1,872 Google reviews

    Website for Western Sydney University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are friendly and supportive
    • Good academic experience and learning

    What to weigh up

    • Admin can be slow to respond

  • Macquarie University

    Macquarie University Wallumattagal Campus at North Ryde, NSW

    4.4from 1,202 Google reviews

    Website for Macquarie University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers care and help students understand

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow
    • Student support can be hard to reach

  • La Trobe University

    Melbourne (Bundoora), VIC

    4.3from 1,101 Google reviews

    Website for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers are friendly and supportive

    What to weigh up

    • Admin and support can be slow to respond
    • Some find courses light on practical content

  • Queensland University of Technology

    Gardens Point, QLD

    4.5from 896 Google reviews

    Website for Queensland University of Technology (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Students are friendly and approachable

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow
    • Some find staff less helpful

  • University of Technology Sydney

    University of Technology Sydney (City Campus), NSW

    4.2from 906 Google reviews

    Website for University of Technology Sydney (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers and support staff are approachable and helpful

    What to weigh up

    • Admin replies can be slow

  • Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

    RMIT University - 124 Latrobe Street, Melbourne, VIC

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What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Master of Artificial Intelligence.

  • Machine learning and deep learning
  • Natural language processing
  • Computer vision
  • Programming for AI systems
  • AI ethics and governance

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), published by the Australian Government Department of Education. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.