About the Master of Artificial Intelligence
Kickstart your career in this exciting field with La Trobe's Master of Artificial Intelligence.
In this degree, you'll learn to harness key AI technologies and applications that are sparking innovation in a range of industries. You'll graduate with the technical capabilities to drive change and improve business outcomes across digital healthcare, smart manufacturing, smart cities, sustainable energy infrastructure, precision agriculture and more.
Choose a specialisation in a key technical area of AI – interactive media and computer vision, intelligent systems and robotics, or natural language processing. You'll benefit from the first-hand knowledge and experience of your teachers, many of whom are world-renowned researchers.
Let your curiosity lead you. You'll study exciting subjects in machine learning, artificial intelligence in bioinformatics, image processing and virtual reality. You'll graduate with both a well-rounded foundation in AI and complementary cross-disciplinary skills – an attractive combination for potential employers.
Hands-on experience is a key part of this degree. Use your AI skills to solve real-world problems when you take on an industry-based project. Previous students have worked with Microsoft, Optus, 4pi Lab, Aerion, Quantum Victoria, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Pivot Maritime International and Axicor.
Academic entry requirement
Prerequisites
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
English language requirement
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Master of Artificial Intelligence intended learning outcomes
Apply advanced understanding of fundamental issues and techniques in information technology to a specialised area in artificial intelligence.
Critically evaluate and design solutions to technical problems in artificial intelligence.
Synthesise and test theories in IT using research and technical skills.
Apply professional communication skills to articulate complex artificial intelligence issues to diverse audiences.
Integrate IT principles and research to develop and justify artificial intelligence solutions to complex problems in a specialist area.
Apply awareness of contemporary social and ethical issues to professional decision-making in artificial intelligence and computer science.
Master of Artificial Intelligence career opportunities
Digital disruption is producing strong demand for AI professionals in healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, automotive and more. Graduates can pursue a range of career opportunities, including:
Artificial intelligence architect
Identify how AI technology can be applied successfully in business settings.
Software engineer
Use engineering principles and computer language to design, develop and maintain software systems.
Estimated course fees for international students
Estimated fees per year (2025):
A$39 400 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
International scholarships
Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative
The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.