A Bachelor of Software Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) provides the technical abilities and core soft skills required for a career in AI. You’ll cover topics including machine learning, computer vision and speech recognition, as well as concepts like future thinking and market insights. You’ll build a suite of skills and experience that will prepare you for a career as an AI-expert developer.

This course offers a range of technical subjects with a focus on the major areas of AI – from natural language processing to robotics. You’ll identify and solve complex artificial intelligence software engineering problems and develop skills that are increasingly the mainstay of software engineering. The course is founded on strong traditional and cutting-edge software engineering know-how, such as programming, maths and statistical knowledge, as well as ethics, social responsibility and cognitive psychology. Working in teams, you’ll develop collaboration, negotiation and research skills that you’ll take with you to the professional environment.

This course comprises of 11 core subjects, eight specialisation subjects and three elective subjects.

Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising three hours of facilitated study and seven hours self-directed study.

• Year 1

• Year 2

• Year 3

• Electives

Requirements

Complete five core subjects and two specialisation subjects. Additionally, you’re required to select one elective from the electives tab.

Core subjects

• Maths 1 | MAT101

• Introduction to Software Engineering | ISE102

• Algorithms and Data Structures (Pre-requisite ISE102) | ADS103

• Microservices Architecture (Pre-requisite ISE102) | MSA106

• Introduction to Computer Graphics | ICG202

Specialisation subjects

• Concepts in Artificial Intelligence | CAI104

• Probabilities and Statistics | PST107

You’ll graduate with the in-demand skills of AI, design thinking, project and time management, interpersonal communication, ready to lead teams yourself and manage exciting creative AI projects - anywhere in the world.

Potential career paths

• Machine Learning Engineer
  Average salary: $121,016 - $246,375
• Software Engineer
  Average salary: $100,000 - $162,230
• Systems Architect
  Average salary: $113,914 - $173,138
• Data Engineer
  Average salary: $107,065 - $165,000

Australian Year 12 or equivalent

Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent