Graduate Diploma in Artificial intelligence

What you will study

To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence, students must complete 120 credit points consisting of:

• 90 core credit points
• 30 predefined elective credit points

Core

• Academic Integrity Module  
• Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals  
• Cyber Security Principles  
• Database Fundamentals  
• Information Technology Fundamentals  
• Introduction to Programming  
• Machine Learning

Electives

Students to select subjects to the value of 30 credit points from the predefined elective list below.

• Deep Learning  
• Computer Vision  
• Natural Language Processing  
• Data Mining  

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

• Successful completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent).

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee a place offer. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection, and there may be limited places available.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.

The University will designate courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited credit. See list of limited entry courses.

To check if this course is available for credit, please visit the Advanced standing webpage.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

• Apply advanced understanding of fundamental issues and techniques in information technology to artificial intelligence.
• Critically evaluate solutions to technical problems in artificial intelligence.
• Synthesise and test theories in information technology using research and technical skill.
• Apply awareness of professional ethical and cultural values to communicate complex technical and professional issues in artificial intelligence to diverse audiences.
• Apply information technology principles and research to develop and implement artificial intelligence solutions.

Career outcomes

• Artificial intelligence architect
• Software engineer
• Data scientist

Fees and CSP

Estimated fees per year (2025): $33,200 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Estimated fees per year (2025): $8,775 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 120 CP for one year.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of units.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower. 

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

• Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
• Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
• Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount. 

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.