Undergraduate Major

Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems

With a Bachelor of Information Technology in Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems, you could help transform businesses and industries globally.

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MJ-AIA
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70
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Overview

Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems professionals build software for smart systems like driverless cars, smart robots, intelligent chatbots, and intelligent diagnostic systems.

This course is designed to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the theory, methods, systems, software design and development used in Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems that can be used in different industries and organisations.

You will be equipped with the knowledge and hands-on experience with up-to-date technologies that prepare you for the workforce.

The number of jobs emerging in Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems is increasing yearly, allowing you to create and develop productivity improvements and efficiencies for most industries across the globe.

To broaden your skills and career opportunities, you could study this major alongside another Bachelor of Information Technology major. You could also enhance your future prospects with great scholarships like the $15,000 Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship Program. This scholarship can lead to networking opportunities with industry professionals and career opportunities before you graduate.

3 reasons to study a Bachelor of Information Technology in Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems

  1. Work with leading researchers and practitioners in exciting real-world AI projects, at the number one university in WA for student support for computing and information technology by the Good Universities Guide 2024.
  2. Have the opportunity to utilise VR/AR technology for multidimensional data visualisation and simulation, and get industry-ready in our IT Innovation Hub, which includes a networking and gaming facility, a mixed and augmented reality studio, cyber security and networking labs. 
  3. Graduate with a competitive edge by completing a double major (with another IT major in Information Technology) to broaden your computing skills, and by having the opportunity to take on real clients with our project-based units.

Develop your skills

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:

  • Artificial intelligence and autonomous systems theory and practice
  • Artificial intelligence system design theory
  • Core concepts and principles of computing technology
  • Data visualisation and simulation
  • Machine learning
  • Artificial intelligence and intelligent agents
  • Systems analysis and design

Your career

Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems provides exciting job prospects, spanning multiple industries. This has created a large interest and demand for skilled professionals in this area. Careers could include:

  • Data Scientist
  • Data Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • AI Specialist
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Data Engineer
  • AI Engineer
  • Smart Systems Developer

For further admission information about this course, please view our Admission Information: Murdoch Admission Information - Science

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Total credit points: 24

Unit code Unit name Credit points
Major24 credit points
Required Units24 credit points
MAS162Discrete Mathematics and Logic3
MAS164Fundamentals of Mathematics3
ICT167Principles of Computer Science3
ICT202Machine Learning3
ICT203Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents3
ICT284Systems Analysis and Design3
ICT304AI System Design3
ICT305Data Visualisation and Simulation3
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Entry requirements

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English Requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

Other Requirements

As per normal undergraduate requirements similar to all other Bachelor of Information Technology majors

Advanced Standing

Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

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This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai  and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.

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Make the most of your university experience by reducing the financial costs with a scholarship.

Whether you’re a high achiever or have experienced hardship, we offer a wide range of scholarships and awards to students from all walks of life. Explore our scholarships to find the ones you could be eligible for as a new Murdoch student as well as what's available throughout your degree.

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How much will it cost?

Instead of paying an overall course fee, you pay for the individual units you enrol in. The total course cost will vary depending on the units you choose.

Following your successful application, you’ll receive a Letter of Offer which will contain specific course and fee information.

If you are applying for an undergraduate course, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Postgraduate programs are full fee paying, unless indicated otherwise in your Letter of Offer.

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