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- Develop specialised artificial intelligence knowledge to respond to industry demands.
- Build confidence using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models, methods, processes and software applications.
- Apply your advanced critical thinking and creative problem-solving to find solutions to complex AI and ML problems and opportunities.
- Complete a significant industry project or industry research experience.
In this course you will
- Develop specialised artificial intelligence knowledge to respond to industry demands.
- Build confidence using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models, methods, processes and software applications.
- Apply your advanced critical thinking and creative problem-solving to find solutions to complex AI and ML problems and opportunities.
- Complete a significant industry project or industry research experience.
Why choose this course?
Artificial intelligence has revolutionised the technology landscape, enabling automated analysis and machine-assisted suggestions and decisions across all walks of life.
The demand for AI expertise in the industry has surged recently, with jobs requiring essential AI skills like machine learning, natural language processing, and deep learning increasing from 300 in 2013 to nearly 6,000 in 2023. With Australia’s annual investment in AI expected to increase five-fold between 2022 and 2030, now is the ideal time to advance your career and develop AI expertise (ACS Australia’s Digital Pulse 2024).
Learn from the best
Professor Richi Nayak is the academic lead for the Master of Artificial Intelligence program and the Applied Data Science Program leader at the QUT Centre for Data Science (CDS).
Professor Nayak is an internationally recognised expert in data mining, text mining, and web intelligence. She has successfully combined knowledge in these fields with diverse disciplines such as social science, science, and engineering to facilitate technology transfer for real-world issues, thereby transforming practices and methodologies.
Explore this course
In the Master of Artificial Intelligence, you will engage in a variety of authentic and work-integrated learning, including the completion of a significant industry project or industry research experience that allows you to apply your knowledge and skills within an agile environment.
You will kick off your studies with programming fundamentals, mastering essential coding skills before leaping into rapid web development with databases. You will learn to protect vital systems from vulnerabilities and creatively solve complex problems through systems innovation and design.
As you transition to advanced core units, you will explore topics like machine learning and cyber security and governance, uncovering the principles behind information protection. You will master the software development journey and embrace the human-centred design of its systems to create user-friendly technology.
As part of your AI specialisation, you'll delve into trust and AI ethics, explore machine learning for natural language processing, tackle advanced machine learning applications, and more.
You will develop a range of design and development capabilities and professional attributes that are highly valued and sought after in a diverse range of organisations. You will graduate with a comprehensive, unified portfolio of work to launch your career.
Careers and outcomes
Graduating from the QUT Master of Artificial Intelligence program will equip you with extensive T-shaped knowledge and skills in various IT sectors, especially in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). You’ll have a strong command of AI and ML models, methods, processes, and software applications, allowing you to apply your expertise to a wide range of new applications.
The Master of Artificial Intelligence will fuel your curiosity and entrepreneurial instincts. Use your enhanced critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and independent research skills to address complex challenges and seize opportunities within AI and ML. You’ll be flexible and capable of transitioning seamlessly between independent projects and collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.
As a dedicated, ethical, and socially aware AI and ML professional, you will understand the potential of this field to create positive societal changes and benefits. Your outstanding written, verbal, and visual communication skills will empower you to articulate your design choices, solutions, and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and effective manner.
Careers and outcomes
Graduating from the QUT Master of Artificial Intelligence program will equip you with extensive knowledge and skills in various IT sectors, especially in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). You’ll have a strong command of AI and ML models, methods, processes, and software applications, allowing you to apply your expertise to a wide range of new applications.
The Master of Artificial Intelligence will fuel your curiosity and entrepreneurial instincts. Use your enhanced critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and independent research skills to address complex challenges and seize opportunities within AI and ML. You’ll be flexible and capable of transitioning seamlessly between independent projects and collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.
As a dedicated, ethical, and socially aware AI and ML professional, you will understand the potential of this field to create positive societal changes and benefits. Your outstanding written, verbal, and visual communication skills will empower you to articulate your design choices, solutions, and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and effective manner.
Course articulation
QUT offers an pathway for international students who want to study a Master of Artificial Intelligence. The Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology (IN17) is designed to help students acquire postgraduate level knowledge and skill in a specialist information technology discipline, while developing competency in English language and academic literacy. Upon successful completion of IN17, students are eligible for one semester of advanced standing towards the Master of Artificial Intelligence (see course description for details).
Possible careers
- AI analyst
- AI specialist
- Artificial intelligence engineer
- Chief technology officer
- Machine learning engineer
- Course code
- IN28
- CRICOS code
- 117578H
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 2 years full-time
- 4 years part-time
- 2 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Entry requirements
2 year program
You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).
1.5 year program
You must have one of:
- A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in information technology with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
- A recognised bachelor degree in any other discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by three full-time years (or equivalent) of professional work experience in information technology.
1 year program
You have successfully completed the QUT - Graduate Diploma in Information Technology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale).
Minimum academic requirements
Entry requirements
2 year program
You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).
1.5 year program*
You must have one of:
- A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in information technology with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
- A recognised bachelor degree in any other discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by three full-time years (or equivalent) of professional work experience in information technology.^
1 year program*
You have successfully completed the QUT - Graduate Diploma in Information Technology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale).
^ If applying on the basis of work experience you must submit a detailed CV, position details, and employment statements. All work experience must be after completion of your degree studies.
* Note: As part of QUT’s application for admission process, you will be automatically assessed for the 1.5 or 1 year program, if eligible. If you wish to be considered for the 2 year program only, please indicate this on your application form
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2026 fees
2026: Fee available from October
2026 fees
2026: Fee available from July
2025 fees
2025: CSP $9,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $42,100 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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