Graduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence

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  This course is tailored for IT and computing graduates and related disciplines seeking to enhance their expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Choose this course to transition to the dynamic field of AI, where you'll develop a robust foundation in data analytics, visualisation, and machine learning.

  Our program stands out by offering practical, hands-on experience with AI projects across diverse industries. You'll acquire skills in data analytics, visualisation, machine learning, and neural networks, preparing you for roles such as junior data analyst or AI engineer.

  Learning is interactive and application-focused, utilising current technologies to create AI algorithms. This approach ensures you're ready to tackle real-world challenges and advance your career in this cutting-edge domain.

  The graduate diploma artificial intelligence course provides IT and computing professionals with the opportunity to upskill and meet the demands of this rapidly changing field. The course covers a broad range of current and emerging areas of AI including data analytics, data visualization, machine learning and neural networks.

  This course provides ideal preparation for graduates seeking careers in data analytics, AI/ML engineer and its related domains. Students in the course engage in practical and hands-on learning by using technologies to develop algorithms in various AI fields.

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  The course duration is one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.

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  To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

  Applicants must have one of the following:

  • Completed Australian master’s or doctoral degree, or overseas equivalent, in Information Technology or Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology

  OR

  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree, graduate diploma, or graduate certificate, or overseas equivalent, in Information Technology or Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)

  OR

  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree, graduate diploma, or graduate certificate, or overseas equivalent, in Information Technology with more than 70% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, Information Technology relevant post-secondary professional experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Artificial Intelligence

  OR

  • Completed Australian associate degree, or overseas equivalent, in Information Technology with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, Information Technology relevant post-secondary professional experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Artificial Intelligence

  OR

  • Completed Australian advanced diploma, or overseas equivalent, in Information Technology AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, Information Technology relevant post-secondary professional experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Artificial Intelligence

  Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

  For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

  • Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
    • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
    • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
    • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
    • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
    • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

  For applicants who need to demonstrate interest in the course:

  • Personal statement outlinining the following:
    • capacity for postgraduate tertiary study
    • previous paid or unpaid work and/or life experiences that are relevant to the proposed course of study
    • demonstrated knowledge of the proposed course of study
    • demonstrated awareness of expectations of the proposed course of study and its appropriateness to the applicant's needs
    • demonstrated commitment to study
    • other relevant experiences or information to support the application (e.g. evidence of any impact of disadvantages or inequity, experiences)

  Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

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  2025 Indicative tuition fees for domestic students

  As a postgraduate student, you'll be responsible for covering your own tuition fees.

  2025 Tuition Fee

  • Indicative first-year tuition fee:  $37,230.00
  • Indicative total tuition fee:  $37,230.00

  You can choose to pay your fees upfront per session, or if you’re eligible, you can defer them using a government FEE-HELP loan. This loan helps you cover all or part of your tuition fees. Keep in mind that applications for this loan are specific to each course.

  Additional Costs 

  Your tuition fees do not include:

  • The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
  • Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
  • Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).

  Important Information 

  • Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
  • The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
  • Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
  • You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table

  Alumni Advantage Program 

  As a UTS graduate, you can enjoy a 10% discount on your course fees. Just apply for the course you're interested in, and if you're accepted, the discount will automatically be applied to your enrolment invoice. Learn more about the Alumni Advantage Program. 

  If you have any questions about course fees, please feel free to make an enquiry.
 

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  Students may be eligible for up to a total of 24cp of subject exemptions based on Recognition of prior learning (RPL) as follows:

  • Students who have completed equivalent subjects in a postgraduate program or UTS undergraduate program if the subjects previously completed are deemed by the faculty to be equivalent to subjects in the course.
  • Subject exemption is applicable only to STM91715 Core stream (Artificial Intelligence).

  Other/additional RPL may be granted via subject substitution to an alternative/advanced postgraduate subject in a similar field of study.

  Students wishing to articulate from the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (C11142) are advised to study the Data Analytics stream in the Graduate Certificate.

  To be considered for recognition of prior learning, subjects must normally have been completed no more than ten years prior to the commencement of this course.

• Articulation with UTS courses arrow_forward_ios

  This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Diploma of Artificial Intelligence (C06147) and the Master of Artificial Intelligence (C04443).