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Swinburne University of Technology

Associate Degree in Applied Artificial Intelligence

Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia

Level
Associate
Duration
2.0F/P
Campus
Hawthorn (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
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Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))

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Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Specialisation in AI and machine learning opens doors to roles as machine learning engineers, AI researchers, NLP scientists and quantitative analysts. High demand spans technology companies, autonomous vehicles, healthcare AI and financial modelling.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.

The University at a Glance

Student Population
45,354
Staff Ratio
17.0:1
International
36.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate
73.0%
of graduates employed
Placement Year
Available
Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
See fee page →
Home Tuition
A$9,880
per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

  • Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Applicants who have completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification will be considered.
  • Educational history An applicant's entire academic history, including Year 12 results, VET and higher education study will be considered for entry into this course.
  • Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Applicants who have completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification will be considered.
  • Educational history An applicant's entire academic history, including Year 12 results, VET and higher education study will be considered for entry into this course.
  • Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
  • Educational history An applicant's entire academic history from the past 7 years, including Year 12 results, will be considered for entry into this course.
  • Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies at undergraduate level i.e. bachelor and above, will be considered for this course.
  • Also considered are incomplete undergraduate studies and complete and/or incomplete VET studies undertaken within the last 7 years.
  • Mathematics prerequisites older than 5 years are not considered to have met course requirements.
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can fulfill this requirement by taking the STAT Written English test.
  • Additionally, applicants without an ATAR or whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for entry based on their STAT Multiple Choice test results.
  • To be eligible for admission through the STAT, applicants must be at least 19 years old and must not have completed a Year 12 qualification within the last two years.
  • For more information or to register for the STAT, visit the STAT website here .
  • Note : STAT results are valid for two years.
  • Work experience Applicants who have completed year 12 but do not meet the entry criteria through academic study can have their work experience considered.
  • Applicants with 4 years of relevant post-secondary work experience, with at least 2 of these years being full time work, must provide: A resume A letter from an employer (on letterhead) outlining the duration of employment, roles and responsibilities.
  • If an employer letter can't be provided Swinburne may conduct a referee check A position description (optional) Applicants with work experience will also be required to provide evidence of mathematical and English ability, such as a STAT test.
  • Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
  • Educational history An applicant's entire academic history from the past 7 years, including Year 12 results, will be considered for entry into this course.
  • Applicants with complete and/or incomplete post-secondary studies at the VET level within the last 7 years will be also considered.
  • Mathematics prerequisites older than 5 years are not considered to have met course requirements.
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can fulfill this requirement by taking the STAT Written English test.
  • Additionally, applicants without an ATAR or whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for entry based on their STAT Multiple Choice test results.
  • To be eligible for admission through the STAT, applicants must be at least 19 years old and must not have completed a Year 12 qualification within the last two years.
  • For more information or to register for the STAT, visit the STAT website here .
  • Note : STAT results are valid for two years.
  • Work experience Applicants who have completed year 12 but do not meet the entry criteria through academic study can have their work experience considered.
  • Applicants with 4 years of relevant post-secondary work experience, with at least 2 of these years being full time work, must provide: A resume A letter from an employer (on letterhead) outlining the duration of employment, roles and responsibilities.
  • If an employer letter can't be provided Swinburne may conduct a referee check A position description (optional) Applicants with work experience will also be required to provide evidence of mathematical and English ability, such as a STAT test.
  • Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
  • Educational history An applicant's Year 12 results from the last 7 years will be considered for entry into this course.
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can fulfill this requirement by taking the STAT Written English test.
  • Additionally, applicants without an ATAR or whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for entry based on their STAT Multiple Choice test results.
  • To be eligible for admission through the STAT, applicants must be at least 19 years old and must not have completed a Year 12 qualification within the last two years.
  • For more information or to register for the STAT, visit the STAT website here .
  • Note : STAT results are valid for two years.
  • Work experience Applicants who have completed year 12 but do not meet the entry criteria through academic study can have their work experience considered.
  • Applicants with 4 years of relevant post-secondary work experience, with at least 2 of these years being full time work, must provide: A resume A letter from an employer (on letterhead) outlining the duration of employment, roles and responsibilities.
  • If an employer letter can't be provided Swinburne may conduct a referee check A position description (optional) Applicants with work experience will also be required to provide evidence of mathematical and English ability, such as a STAT test. | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in English other than EAL or at least 25 in English as an Additional Language.
  • Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 or equivalent.

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
45,354
Total students
Staff Ratio
17:1
Students per staff
International Students
36%
Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
7.8/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Entrepreneurial / start-up culture

Student Life & City (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.

What Students Love

  • Rich arts & cultural scene
  • Great café culture
  • Diverse international food scene
  • Active music scene

University Stats

Total Students45,354
Student-to-Staff Ratio17:1
International Students36%
Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment
73%
Employed after graduation
Placement Year
Available
Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

  • Specialisation in AI and machine learning opens doors to roles as machine learning engineers, AI researchers, NLP scientists and quantitative analysts.
  • High demand spans technology companies, autonomous vehicles, healthcare AI and financial modelling.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Engineering
  • Design
  • Business

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
See fee page →
Home Tuition
A$9,880
per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

Higher

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Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)See fee page →
Tuition (Home)A$9,880per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page