GraduateComputer Science

Master of Artificial Intelligence

La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

About this program

Harness key AI technologies driving change and sparking innovation in a range of industries with La Trobe's Master of Artificial Intelligence. Explore subjects in IT fundamentals, machine learning, data mining, computer vision, cybersecurity and natural language processing (NLP). Complement your AI expertise with transferable skills in entrepreneurship, professional practice and project management. By studying La Trobe's Master of Artificial Intelligence, you will: explore deep-learning techniques and how they can aid AI functions such as image recognition, machine translation and speech synthesis learn how to use research skills and deep-learning algorithms to develop AI-based solutions to real-world problems gain an understanding of the moral and societal issues faced by today's IT industry and the impact of how AI technology is used choose an industry development project or work-based placement to cement your learning and launch your career, or pursue an applied research project or industry-based thesis benefit from the first-hand knowledge and experience of your teachers, including world-renowned AI researchers have the flexibility to exit early with a Graduate Diploma after one year or a Graduate Certificate after six months or, depending on your previous computer science or IT qualifications, complete your Master's in only 1.5 years. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.

Fees & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$43,800
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

  • Year 1: Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
  • Cyber Security Principles
  • Data Mining
  • Database Fundamentals
  • Deep Learning
  • Information Technology Fundamentals
  • Introduction To Programming
  • Machine Learning Year 2: Computer Vision
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Professional Practices And Entrepreneurship In Information Technology
  • Project Management

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Data ScientistANZSCO 224115

CSOL

A newer ANZSCO code (added 2022) that sits on CSOL only, supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Not on MLTSSL or STSOL, so it does not currently open the points-tested 189, 190, or 491, and no state nominates this exact code.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.

Admissions

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent). 240 credit point pathway (2 years): Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent). OR Completion of the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (Information Technology stream) 180 credit point pathway - Cognate Entry Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in computer science, information technology, or information systems. Applicants will be able to complete the course within 1.5 years if they have successfully undertaken cybersecurity subjects. Any cases requiring academic judgement will be referred to the School for assessment.

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