Victoria University

Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Build foundational skills in artificial intelligence, including programming, data mining, natural language processing, neural networks and deep learning.

Course overview

Victoria University’s Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence develops practical knowledge of AI technologies and their use in application development. You will study modern programming, data mining, data analytics, neural networks, deep learning and natural language processing.

The course examines how AI applications are designed and implemented, including the components used in contemporary AI architectures. You will develop skills in evaluating AI technologies and applying them to practical problems.

Study includes advanced object-oriented programming, applied natural language processing, neural networks and deep learning, and data warehousing and mining. The course consists entirely of core units. The qualification comprises 48 credit points / 4 units and can be completed in 0.5 years full-time at VU’s City Campus.

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

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
6 months (Full time)
Campus
City
Intake
15th February, 2027
26th April, 2027
26th July, 2027
27th September, 2027
Units
More Information
You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
4
Fees
More Information
HECS-HELP may be available to eligible Commonwealth supported students to assist with their student contribution.
HECS, CSP

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 study with another university or institution, you may be eligible to receive credit for skills and past study. Units may be credited if they form part of the course structure. Credits relating to previous VU units are automatically granted where applicable. Contact the university or use its credit calculator 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 per unit in 2027: $1,235 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

Indicative fee in 2027: $4,940 per semester (Commonwealth Supported Place)

This fee is a guide only, based on a typical full-time study load of 48 credit points (four units), and does not include materials, such as textbooks, or the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).

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 the units you choose.

If you are not eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place, you will pay the full cost of each unit.

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

Commonwealth Supported Places

If you're enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), the Australian Government pays part of your fees while you pay the remaining student contribution.

Your student contribution is calculated according to the units you enrol in and the study areas they relate to, and is reviewed annually.

HECS-HELP may be available to eligible Commonwealth supported students to assist with their student contribution.