Course overview

Deakin’s Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence equips you with the knowledge and skills to design, develop and evolve software solutions that harness the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI). Get hands-on experience developing AI-driven software solutions with the support of academics who are leaders in this emerging field. Our world-class research in AI feeds directly into our classrooms, ensuring what you learn is at the cutting edge of industry expectations and capabilities.

You will have access to fully equipped computer labs with the latest software and technologies to ensure you graduate with the specialist skills to design and build the intelligent systems of the future. You will also have opportunities to obtain certificates from the training program for Microsoft Azure AI.

With a minimum of 100 hours of industry experience, you’ll develop in-demand skills working side-by-side with experienced AI specialists.

Want the skills to build intelligent machines and software that power our future?

AI is driving digital disruption, with new technology redefining many industries. Businesses are looking to take advantage of recent advances in AI, creating a large demand for skilled professionals.

AI offers you an exciting future, as a growing number of industries spend time and money improving what they do through learned behaviour and operating efficiencies. This is just the beginning; many more challenging, real-world problems remain to be solved.

Intelligent systems such as self-driving cars and smart digital assistants create high demand for skilled AI professionals to develop and implement them. The number of jobs emerging in the AI space is increasing each year and will enable productivity increases for most industries across the globe.

As an Artificial Intelligence specialist, you’ll work alongside software engineers, data scientists, application developers and business analysts, applying your expert knowledge to ensure AI is appropriately integrated into software solutions.

As a graduate, you'll be well-equipped to work on the design, development and operation of AI-driven software solutions.

Course structure

To complete the Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence, students must attain 24 credit points, which must include the following:

• Seventeen (17) credit points of core units
• completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit point compulsory unit)
• completion of SIT010 Safety Induction Program (0-credit point compulsory unit)
• completion of STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point compulsory unit)
• Three (3) credit points of Artificial Intelligence capstone units
• Four (4) credit points of open elective units or a minor sequence (4 credit points)

Intakes by location

The availability of a course varies across locations and intakes. This means that a course offered in Trimester 1 may not be offered in the same location for Trimester 2 or 3. Check each intake for up-to-date information on when and where you can commence your studies.

Additional course information

For information regarding hardware and software requirements, please refer to the School of Information Technology's website.

Course duration - additional information

Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Mandatory student checks

Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.

Workload

You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Participation requirements

Elective units may be selected that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.

Work experience

This course includes a compulsory work placement where you will be required to undertake a minimum of 100 hours in industry, providing professional work experience with an approved host organisation. Alternatively, high achieving students may have the opportunity to undertake an extended full-time paid industry-based learning placement 

Elective units may also provide additional opportunities for Work Integrated Learning experiences.

Recognition of prior learning

If you have completed previous studies which you believe may reduce the number of units you have to complete at Deakin, indicate in the appropriate section on your application that you wish to be considered for Recognition of Prior Learning. You will need to provide a certified copy of your previous course details so your credit can be determined. If you are eligible, your offer letter will then contain information about your Recognition of Prior Learning.
Your Recognition of Prior Learning is formally approved prior to your enrolment at Deakin during the Enrolment and Orientation Program. You must bring original documents relating to your previous study so that this approval can occur.

Entry pathways

Graduates of the Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence will be able to progress to further studies in the Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence, the Master of Data Science or pursue research higher degrees after enrolling in the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours).

Further study options

High performing graduates can continue on to an Honours year of study, which can be completed in two full time trimesters, or equivalent part-time study. Graduates who gain high outcomes in the Honours year can then continue on to a higher degree by research, either within the School of Information Technology, or in others Schools within the Faculty or other Universities. Graduates can also progress to postgraduate coursework programs offered.

Careers

Career outcomes

AI offers an exciting future for students as more industries invest in improving what they do through learned behaviour and operating efficiencies. However, this is the tip of the iceberg and many more challenging real-world problems remain to be solved.

Graduates will have the specialist knowledge and be equipped to work on the design, development and operation of software solutions involving AI, across a broad range of industry sectors. You may find employment in roles such as a data scientist, data analyst, AI technology software engineer, AI ethicist or an AI architect to name a few.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence is provisionally accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).