Course Overview

Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence at Swinburne University of Technology in Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia is a associate programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

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

Avg Starting Salary

£35,550

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page Official 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

Year 1

Foundations of Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence
Academic and Research Skills
Quantitative Methods
Introduction to Theory and Practice
Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

Intermediate Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence topics
Applied Methods and Tools
Group Project
Two optional pathway modules
Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

Advanced Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence
Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 70.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer. Educational history An applicant's entire academic history, including ATAR results, VET and higher education study will be considered for entry into this course. Regional Adjustment Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they: - apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR - are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in Algorithmics (HESS), any Information Technology, any Mathematics or any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in Algorithmics (HESS), any Information Technology, any Mathematics or any Science equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 15 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 70.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer. Educational history An applicant's entire academic history, including ATAR results, VET and higher education study will be considered for entry into this course. Regional Adjustment Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they: - apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR - are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in Algorithmics (HESS), any Information Technology, any Mathematics or any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in Algorithmics (HESS), any Information Technology, any Mathematics or any Science equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 15 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Skills for 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, that do not meet the mathematics prerequisites or whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for entry based on their STAT Multiple Choice test results. Mathematics study scores older than 10 years are not considered to have met course prerequisite requirements. 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. Educational history An applicant's entire academic history from the past seven years, including ATAR 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. Applicants whose incomplete undergraduate studies and complete and/or incomplete VET studies were undertaken within the last seven years will also be considered. Mathematics study scores older than 10 years are not considered to have met course prerequisite requirements. 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) SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Skills for 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, that do not meet the mathematics prerequisites or whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for entry based on their STAT Multiple Choice test results. Mathematics study scores older than 10 years are not considered to have met course prerequisite requirements. 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. Educational history An applicant's entire academic history from the past seven years, including ATAR 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 seven years will be also considered. Mathematics study scores older than 10 years are not considered to have met course prerequisite requirements. 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) SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Skills for 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, that do not meet the mathematics prerequisites or whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for entry based on their STAT Multiple Choice test results. Mathematics study scores older than 10 years are not considered to have met course prerequisite requirements. 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. Educational history An applicant's ATAR results from the last seven years will be considered for entry into this course. Mathematics study scores older than 10 years are not considered to have met course prerequisite requirements. 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) Regional Adjustment Swinburne offers a regional adjustment for applicants from outer regional and remote communities. These applicants will automatically receive regional adjustment factors if they: - apply for a course for which assessment is based on ATAR - are currently studying Year 12, or Year 12 is their highest level of study Swinburne will automatically apply regional adjustment factors to an applicant's aggregate score based on location. Applicants are not required to apply for this consideration. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Swinburne University of Technology Equity schemes information and the Swinburne University of Technology website | 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
Units 1 to 4: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of any Mathematics. Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 or equivalent.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

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

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