Master of Artificial Intelligence

About the course

Harness key AI technologies driving change and sparking innovation in a range of industries with La Trobe's Master of Artificial Intelligence.Explore subjects in IT fundamentals, machine learning, data mining, computer vision, cybersecurity and natural language processing (NLP). Complement your AI expertise with transferable skills in entrepreneurship, professional practice and project management. The programme delivers postgraduate depth in theory, applied practice, and professional standards for specialist career progression.

Career outcome

Digital disruption is producing strong demand for artificial intelligence professionals in the public and private sectors, including opportunities in digital healthcare, smart manufacturing, smart cities, sustainable energy infrastructure, precision agriculture and more. Possible roles include:AI consultant, developer or solutions architectmachine learning engineer or specialistsoftware engineerdata engineer or scientistresearch analyst. Preparing graduates for advanced professional, specialist, and leadership roles in the discipline.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)