Victoria University
Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
A comprehensive foundation in AI technologies, including modern programming, data mining, neural networks, deep learning and natural language processing, prepares students to design and implement innovative AI applications.
Course overview
VU's Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence provides you with a solid foundation of AI technologies and skills for application development, including modern programming skills, data mining, data analytics, neural networks, deep learning and natural language processing.
World-class academics who are active in advanced AI research will provide you with examples of modern AI technologies and show you how they can be applied to provide innovative solutions to real-world problems. Guest lecturers from the AI industry will also discuss their experiences of the latest developments and applications of AI in industry.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
27th April, 2026
27th July, 2026
28th September, 2026
What you will study
To attain the Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence, students will be required to complete 48 credit points of core units.
Core units
- Advanced Object-Oriented Programming
- Applied Natural Language Processing
- Neural Network and Deep Learning
- Data Warehousing and Mining
Entry requirements
To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. Victoria University also considers non-academic research and work experience for research candidates.
Admission criteria
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
- Applicants with a minimum three years approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.
Special entry programs
If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of the university's special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have completed a study with another university or institution, you may be eligible to receive credit for skills and past study. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Critically review AI applications and state-of-the-art development.
- Disaggregate and appraise key components in typical AI application architectures.
- Design and implement AI applications in a systematic approach.
- Extrapolate knowledge and skills of AI to support or provide planetary health solutions.
Career outcomes
Graduates from the Graduate Certificate of Artificial Intelligence may be employed in the following roles:
- Software engineer for AI
- A.I. specialist
- A.I. consultant
- Data scientist
Fees and CSP
Indicative fee in 2026: $4,657 per year (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Indicative full fee in 2026: $17,250 (domestic full-fee paying place)
These fees are guide only, based on a typical full-time study load and do not include materials, such as textbooks.
Each unit has an associated cost. Your final student contribution amount will be the total cost of the units you select, which may be higher or lower than the fee listed here, depending on your chosen units.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- 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.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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 only need to pay some 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.
- Calculated per the unit you're enrolled in.
- Depending 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.