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Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence

  • Masters (Coursework)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving digital disruption, with new technology helping redefine many industries. Many companies are looking to take advantage of recent advances in AI, which is creating a large demand for skilled professionals around the globe.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Course Code
S736, 0100305

About this course

Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving digital disruption, with new technology helping redefine many industries. Many companies are looking to take advantage of recent advances in AI, which is creating a large demand for skilled professionals around the globe.

Deakin's Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence equips you with the specialist knowledge and skills necessary to design and develop software solutions that harness the latest advances in AI.

This course develops your understanding of AI technologies, deep learning, reinforcement learning and the application of these algorithms in computer vision and speech processing.

Ready to drive digital disruption and harness the power of AI?





As an AI specialist, you will work alongside software engineers, data scientists, application developers and business analysts, applying your knowledge to ensure AI is appropriately integrated into software solutions from a technical and human perspective.

You will learn to apply advanced knowledge of artificial intelligence to the research and evaluations of AI and explore the complexities of introducing AI solutions in a human context, both from an ethical and an engineering perspective.

You will gain hands-on experience in the development of software solutions and the use and development of AI. Our world-leading research in AI feeds directly into our classrooms, meaning that you will be learning at the cutting edge of industry expectations and capabilities.

As a graduate you will be well-equipped to work on design, development and operation of AI-driven software solutions.

Career pathways

Graduates will have the specialist knowledge needed to operate as Data Scientists, AI Technology Software Engineers, AI Product Managers, AI Ethicist and grow into roles such as AI Architect.

Course structure

To complete the Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence, you will complete 8, 12 or 16 credit points, depending on your prior experience.

The course is structured in three parts:

  • Part A: Foundation Information Technology Studies (4 credit points)
  • Part B: Introductory Artificial Intelligence Studies (4 credit points)
  • Part C: Mastery Applied Artificial Intelligence Studies (8 credit points).

Depending upon prior qualifications and/or experience, you may receive credit for Parts A and B.

The course comprises a total of 16 credit points, which must include the following:

  • fifteen (15) credit points of core units
  • one (1) credit point of Level 7 SIT elective unit
  • DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit point compulsory unit).

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.

Credit for prior study or work

The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning.

You can refer to the Recognition of prior learning system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at Deakin University.
79.2%
Overall satisfaction
80.8%
Skill scale
65.2%
Teaching scale
88.8%
Employed full-time
$110k
Average salary