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Master of Artificial IntelligenceApproved Abbreviation: MArtifIntel
Western Sydney University Course Code: 3765.1
AQF Level: 9
CRICOS Code: 0101783
Course Status: CURRENT
This version of the course is available to new and continuing students.
The Master of Artificial Intelligence provides students with a broad range of Artificial Intelligence (AI) topics ranging from foundations to state-of-the-art technologies and applications. Students will learn how AI is driving digital disruption, how to work in this dynamic and fast evolving field, and how it is changing every facet of life and society. This course focuses on the most important and up to date AI topics and trends including but not limited to: knowledge representation and reasoning, machine learning, natural language understanding and processing, knowledge graphs, AI ethics and governance as well as relevant specialisation areas in computing and data sciences.
Study Mode
Two years full-time or four years part-time
Course Advice
Prospective students should use the links at the top of the page for general enquiries about this course.Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal |
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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal |
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Accreditation
Accreditation of the Master of Artificial Intelligence will be sought from the Australian Computer Society in late 2021 to coincide with the completion of the degree by the first cohort of graduates. The program is designed to meet the guidelines of the Australian Computer Society.
Admission
Minimum admission requirements to this course are
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
Additional Information
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
International Office
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Work Integrated Learning
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Students must complete twelve (10 credit points) core units (total of 120 credit points).
Students must also choose between a specialisation-specific award or complete 40 credit points of units selected from any specialisation for a generic award (total 40 credit points).
Recommended sequence
Year 1
Autumn session
| 301116 | Social Media Intelligence |
| 301313 | Natural Language Understanding |
| 301312 | Applied Machine Learning |
At this point, students can exit with a Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence
Spring session
| 301315 | Knowledge Representation and Reasoning |
| 301196 | Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence |
| 301314 | Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Organisations |
And one unit from your specialisation, or an Alternate unit for the generic award.
At this point, students can exit with a Graduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
Year 2
Autumn session
| 301162 | Information Security Management |
From 2021, students are advised to select 301384 Postgraduate Project A which has replaced 300597. The units are equivalent.
And one unit from your specialisation, or an Alternate unit for the generic award.
Spring session
From 2021, students are advised to select 301385 Postgraduate Project B which has replaced 300598. The units are equivalent.
And two units from your specialisation, or two Alternate units for the generic award.
Additional requirement
Specialisations
| ST3050 | Web and Mobile Computing |
From 2021 students are advised to select ST3082 Web and Mobile Computing
| ST3082 | Web and Mobile Computing |
Alternate Units
| 301113 | Programming for Data Science |
| 301236 | Advanced Topics in Cybersecurity |
| 300696 | Systems and Network Security |
| 300252 | Advanced Topics in Networking |
| 300256 | Multimedia Communication Systems |
| 301045 | Advanced Topics in User System Interaction |
| 301163 | Modern Software Architectures |
| 300770 | Software Testing and Automation |
| 102300 | Foundations of Media Arts Production (PG) |
| 101962 | Researching Convergent Media |
Exit Awards
Note: Students may exit with the 3766 - Graduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence (80 credit points) or 3767 - Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (40 credit points) on completion of the relevant units as specified in the course structure. Please refer to the links below for details.
3766 - Graduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
3767 - Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence