GraduateComputer Science
Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence at Deakin University is a two-year postgraduate degree that develops the specialised knowledge and skills to design and build software solutions powered by artificial intelligence. Students work with machine learning models, methods and tools, preparing for in-demand roles worldwide, with Deakin reporting that most computing and information systems postgraduates find employment within four months of completing. The course combines applied projects with industry-informed teaching. Graduates work as AI and machine learning engineers, data scientists and AI solution developers.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- The Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence is structured in four parts. Part A Foundation Information Technology Studies: Object-Oriented Development
- Database Fundamentals
- Software Requirements Analysis and Modelling
- Web Technologies and Development Part B Fundamental Artificial Intelligence Studies: Machine Learning
- Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence
- Engineering AI Solutions
- Human Aligned Artificial Intelligence Part C Mastery Applied Artificial Intelligence Studies: Deep Learning
- Reinforcement Learning
- Robotics, Computer Vision and Speech Processing
- Natural Language Processing Part D Capstone Studies: Professional Practice in Information Technology
- Team Project (A) (capstone)
- Team Project (B) (capstone)
- plus 1 elective
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Data ScientistANZSCO 224115
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)
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Admissions
Entry and credit load depend on prior study: with a related graduate certificate/diploma or bachelor honours, or a related bachelor's degree plus two years' relevant work experience, 8 credit points of recognition of prior learning apply; with any bachelor's degree plus two years' relevant work experience, or a related bachelor's degree, 4 credit points apply
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