Degree
Specialisation
40 credit points
Specialisation in Applied Artificial Intelligence
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Degree/s offering this specialisation
Master of Information Technology
Summary
Key features
- Develop broad knowledge to increase your employability
Study automated decision-making, data science, ethics, natural language processing applications, vision applications and statistics.
- Convey key AI concepts and principles
Learn how to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders about AI uses and limitations.
- Be mentored by leading authorities at the forefront of AI research
Work under the supervision of experts from our Centre of Applied Artificial Intelligence, Data Science Lab and Big Data Society.
- Complete a supervised research project or industry internship
Conduct research or work experience under the guidance of experts to produce creative solutions to complex AI issues.
Career outcomes
With a rapidly evolving job market, it’s vital that you have the right skills to evolve with it. We’ll help you upskill or reskill so you can take the next career step in your current industry, or move to one that matches your changing interests. View professions and potential employers.
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Specialisation structure
What you’ll study
A specialisation allows you to focus on an area of study, such as Applied Artificial Intelligence, within more generalist degrees. It’s recorded on your testamur and academic transcript.
Specialisation requirements
40 credit points
Applied Artificial Intelligence
40 credit points
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How can I study this specialisation?
Applied Artificial Intelligence is available as a specialisation as part of the below degree/s:
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Career outcomes
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Professions
- Artificial intelligence engineer
- Data engineer
- Data scientist
- Machine learning specialist
- Research scientist
- Software developer
- Software engineer
- Solutions architect
Employers
- Advertising and media agencies
- Banks and financial institutions
- Cloud computing organisations
- Consulting firms
- Government agencies and departments
- Health organisations
- Media, creative or communications agencies
- Metaverse companies
- Retail and e-business companies
- Social networking services
- Start-ups
- Technology and telecommunications companies
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