Swinburne University of Technology
Associate Degree in Applied Artificial Intelligence
Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
Level
Associate
Duration
2.0F/P
Campus
Hawthorn (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
TBD
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Course Overview
Associate Degree in Applied 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.
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.
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
Avg Starting Salary
£35,550
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Associate Degree in Applied Artificial Intelligence
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Associate Degree in Applied Artificial Intelligence topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- 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
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
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.
- 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
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
73%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£35,550
Average first-year salary
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.
- 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.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Engineering
- Design
- Business
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
Like most major Australian cities, Melbourne carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110). Melbourne's cultural scene, café culture and liveability rankings justify the cost for most students.
- Like most major Australian cities, Melbourne carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110).
- Melbourne's cultural scene, café culture and liveability rankings justify the cost for most students.