Study a Master of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence to design and develop robotics and automation systems that bring modern industry into the future.
'QUT’s Master of Robotics and AI gives you the skillset to deal with the future challenges that the industry is going to face. It's great to learn from such experienced professors and to see how they're applying their research to real-world applications. I've been pleasantly surprised by having such a close learning experience with the teachers and having my questions answered in a personalised way.'
Kire Gnanasothy Master of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
QUT's $7.9m Space Technology Precinct is home to Australia’s only lunar testbed where you can build and test your research in computer-human interactions, planetary surface exploration and other space-related research.
QUT is the home of Queensland’s leading researcher in robotics, Professor Michael Milford. We are proud to be Australia's number one robotics research institution for the sixth consecutive year (Australian Research Magazine, 2025).
Associate Professor Thierry Peynot is a chief investigator at the QUT Centre for Robotics, and leads the QUT Space Precinct development, which homes Australia’s largest covered facility for testing field robotics and equipment in realistic Moon conditions. Peynot’s research expertise focuses on mobile robotics and autonomous systems in challenging environments, and include multimodal sensing, robotic vision, sensor data fusion, mapping and localisation.
Dr Dimity Miller is a chief investigator with the QUT Centre for Robotics. Her research expertise is at the intersection of deep learning, computer vision, and robotics, with a focus on creating reliably robotic vision systems. She is passionate about understanding and mitigating failures in deep learning models for robotics applications.
'QUT’s Master of Robotics and AI gives you the skillset to deal with the future challenges that the industry is going to face. It's great to learn from such experienced professors and to see how they're applying their research to real-world applications. I've been pleasantly surprised by having such a close learning experience with the teachers and having my questions answered in a personalised way.'
Kire Gnanasothy Master of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
QUT's $7.9m Space Technology Precinct is home to Australia’s only lunar testbed where you can build and test your research in computer-human interactions, planetary surface exploration and other space-related research.
QUT is the home of Queensland’s leading researcher in robotics, Professor Michael Milford. We are proud to be Australia's number one robotics research institution for the sixth consecutive year (Australian Research Magazine, 2025).
Associate Professor Thierry Peynot is a chief investigator at the QUT Centre for Robotics, and leads the QUT Space Precinct development, which homes Australia’s largest covered facility for testing field robotics and equipment in realistic Moon conditions. Peynot’s research expertise focuses on mobile robotics and autonomous systems in challenging environments, and include multimodal sensing, robotic vision, sensor data fusion, mapping and localisation.
Dr Dimity Miller is a chief investigator with the QUT Centre for Robotics. Her research expertise is at the intersection of deep learning, computer vision, and robotics, with a focus on creating reliably robotic vision systems. She is passionate about understanding and mitigating failures in deep learning models for robotics applications.
'QUT’s Master of Robotics and AI gives you the skillset to deal with the future challenges that the industry is going to face. It's great to learn from such experienced professors and to see how they're applying their research to real-world applications. I've been pleasantly surprised by having such a close learning experience with the teachers and having my questions answered in a personalised way.'
Kire Gnanasothy Master of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
QUT's $7.9m Space Technology Precinct is home to Australia’s only lunar testbed where you can build and test your research in computer-human interactions, planetary surface exploration and other space-related research.
QUT is the home of Queensland’s leading researcher in robotics, Professor Michael Milford. We are proud to be Australia's number one robotics research institution for the sixth consecutive year (Australian Research Magazine, 2025).
Associate Professor Thierry Peynot is a chief investigator at the QUT Centre for Robotics, and leads the QUT Space Precinct development, which homes Australia’s largest covered facility for testing field robotics and equipment in realistic Moon conditions. Peynot’s research expertise focuses on mobile robotics and autonomous systems in challenging environments, and include multimodal sensing, robotic vision, sensor data fusion, mapping and localisation.
Dr Dimity Miller is a chief investigator with the QUT Centre for Robotics. Her research expertise is at the intersection of deep learning, computer vision, and robotics, with a focus on creating reliably robotic vision systems. She is passionate about understanding and mitigating failures in deep learning models for robotics applications.
As Australia's top-ranked research institution in robotics for the sixth consecutive year, QUT is the best place to study and develop your career in robotics (Australian Research Magazine, 2025).
QUT is offering Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for all eligible domestic students.
Learn from academics who are leaders in their fields, including Professor Michael Milford, Australia's top robotics researcher (Australian Research Magazine, 2025).
Gain cutting-edge skills in automation, robotics while gaining the experience you need to interface with other robotics and AI professionals.
Accelerate your learning in this condensed course, which allows you to complete your studies in 1.5 years full-time.
Gain strong links with industry partners through your research project.
Access cutting-edge laboratory facilities including QUT’s Centre for Robotics, Australia’s leading robotics research institution.
Highlights
As Australia's top-ranked research institution in robotics for the sixth consecutive year, QUT is the best place to study and develop your career in robotics (Australian Research Magazine, 2025).
Learn from academics who are leaders in their fields, including Professor Michael Milford, Australia's top robotics researcher (Australian Research Magazine, 2025).
Gain cutting-edge skills in automation, robotics while gaining the experience you need to interface with other robotics and AI professionals.
Accelerate your learning in this condensed course, which allows you to complete your studies in 1.5 years full-time.
Gain strong links with industry partners through your research project.
Access cutting-edge laboratory facilities including QUT’s Centre for Robotics, Australia’s leading robotics research institution.
Why choose this course?
AI and robotics specialists top the list of fastest-growing jobs globally, with a 40% increase in jobs predicted by 2027 (World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report, 2023).
This degree can set you up for a wide range of careers in leading and implementing automation and AI technology across all sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, defence, space and mining.
Explore this course
What to expect
QUT’s Master of Robotics and AI is a 1.5 year, full-time postgraduate degree. The degree is designed for students with a background in engineering and a recognised undergraduate degree that specialises within one of the following four engineering fields: computer and software systems, electrical, electrical and aerospace and/ or mechatronics to provide a foundation for continued learning.
QUT is offering Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for all eligible domestic students who enrol full time into the Master of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.
In your final semester, you will participate in a research capstone project which will provide strong links with industry partners through research and teaching collaborations.
Throughout your degree, you'll learn from academic staff who are real-world experts within their field in Australia and across the world such as Professor Michael Milford, Australia’s leading researcher in robotics (The Australian Research Magazine, 2025). Professor Milford’s internationally acclaimed teaching and research sits at the boundary of robotics, neuroscience and computer vision. He currently holds the positions of Director of the QUT Centre for Robotics, Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow, Microsoft Research Faculty Fellow, and Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering.
QUT’s Master of Robotics and AI is a 1.5 year, full-time postgraduate degree. The degree is designed for students with a background in engineering and a recognised undergraduate degree that specialises within one of the following four engineering fields: computer and software systems, electrical, electrical and aerospace and/ or mechatronics to provide a foundation for continued learning.
In your final semester, you will participate in a research capstone project which will provide strong links with industry partners through research and teaching collaborations.
Throughout your degree, you'll learn from academic staff who are real-world experts within their field in Australia and across the world such as Professor Michael Milford, Australia’s leading researcher in robotics (The Australian Research Magazine 2025). Professor Milford’s internationally acclaimed teaching and research sits at the boundary of robotics, neuroscience and computer vision. He currently holds the positions of Director of the QUT Centre for Robotics, Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow, Microsoft Research Faculty Fellow, and Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering.
Careers and outcomes
Careers and outcomes
This degree can set you up for a wide range of careers in leading and implementing AI technology across medical technology, self-driving vehicles, cybersecurity, manufacturing systems and so much more.
Possible careers
AI analyst
AI specialist
Computer vision engineer
Electrical engineer
Machine learning engineer
Mechatronics engineer
Robotics engineer
Software engineer
Details and units
Requirements
Course code
EN52
CRICOS code
111159J
Delivery
Gardens Point
Delivery
Gardens Point
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Entry
February
Entry
February
Entry requirements
You must have:
A recognised completed four-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree of engineering in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
A recognised completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree of engineering in a relevant discipline plus at least 2.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of professional experience in robotics.
Relevant engineering disciplines
aerospace
computer and software systems
electrical
electronics
industrial automation
instrument control
mechatronics
robotics
Minimum academic requirements
Entry requirements
You must have:
A recognised completed four-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree of engineering in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
A recognised completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree of engineering in a relevant discipline plus at least 2.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of professional experience in robotics.
Relevant engineering disciplines
aerospace
computer and software systems
electrical
electronics
industrial automation
instrument control
mechatronics
robotics
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.
Please select a country
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
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall
6.5
Listening
6
Reading
6
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall
176
Listening
169
Reading
169
Writing
169
Speaking
169
PTE Academic
Overall
58
Listening
50
Reading
50
Writing
50
Speaking
50
TOEFL iBT
Overall
79
Listening
16
Reading
16
Writing
21
Speaking
18
English Test
Overall
Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
6.5
6
6
6
6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
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