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QUT is home to two of Australia’s top robotics researchers, Professor Michael Milford and Distinguished Emeritus Professor Peter Corke (The Australian Research Magazine, 2025 and 2026). We are proud to be Australia's number one robotics research institute for the seventh consecutive year (The Australian Research Magazine, 2026).
Space tech expertise
Associate Professor Thierry Peynot is a chief investigator at the QUT Centre for Robotics, and leads the QUT Space Precinct development, which homes Australia’s largest covered facility for testing field robotics and equipment in realistic Moon conditions. Peynot’s research expertise focuses on mobile robotics and autonomous systems in challenging environments, and include multimodal sensing, robotic vision, sensor data fusion, mapping and localisation.
Learn from Australia’s top robotics experts
QUT is home to two of Australia’s top robotics researchers, Professor Michael Milford and Distinguished Emeritus Professor Peter Corke (The Australian Research Magazine, 2025 and 2026). We are proud to be Australia's number one robotics research institute for the seventh consecutive year (The Australian Research Magazine, 2026).
Highlights
- As Australia's top-ranked research institute in robotics for the seventh consecutive year, QUT is the best place to study and develop your career in robotics (The Australian Research Magazine, 2026).
- QUT is Australia's top research institute for data mining and analysis (The Australian Research Magazine 2026).
- QUT is home to two of Australia’s top robotics researchers, Professor Michael Milford and Distinguished Emeritus Professor Peter Corke (The Australian Research Magazine, 2025 and 2026).
- Position yourself ahead of the game with the skills in robotics, AI and data analysis employers are seeking in graduates.
Highlights
- As Australia's top-ranked research institute in robotics for the seventh consecutive year, QUT is the best place to study and develop your career in robotics (The Australian Research Magazine, 2026).
- QUT is Australia's top research institute for data mining and analysis (The Australian Research Magazine 2026).
- QUT is home to two of Australia’s top robotics researchers, Professor Michael Milford and Distinguished Emeritus Professor Peter Corke (The Australian Research Magazine, 2025 and 2026).
- Position yourself ahead of the game with the skills in robotics, AI and data analysis employers are seeking in graduates.
Why choose this course?
Employers are looking to hire graduates with advanced skills in robotics and AI technology to modernise their processes and future-proof their industries using automation systems. You will graduate ready to lead complex projects in robotics and AI and will develop important data analytics skills that will provide value to future employers and help you get ahead with your career. The data analytics component of your degree will teach you to turn data into insight and intelligence to drive change and make key decisions.
This course is designed for engineers with a background in computer and software systems, electrical, aerospace, electronics or mechatronics engineering looking to upskill in robotics and AI.
Why choose this course?
Robots and autonomous systems are a key driver of skills change globally, which is leading to an increase in programming and systems thinking skills which are essential for managing autonomous technology. This change has also led to AI and machine learning specialists becoming the third-fastest growing job between 2025-2030 globally (World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2025). The growing demand for AI expertise is leading to an estimated shortfall of 60,000 AI professionals by 2027 so now is the ideal time to advance your career and develop AI expertise (ACS Australia’s Digital Pulse 2025).
Employers are looking to hire graduates with advanced skills in robotics and AI technology to modernise their processes and future-proof their industries using automation systems. You will graduate ready to lead complex projects in robotics and AI and will develop important data analytics skills that will provide value to future employers and help you get ahead with your career. The data analytics component of your degree will teach you to turn data into insight and intelligence to drive change and make key decisions.
This course is designed for engineers with a background in computer and software systems, electrical, aerospace, electronics or mechatronics engineering looking to upskill in robotics and AI.
Explore this course
Gain advanced knowledge, based on research practices, in the robotics and AI discipline, enhanced by knowledge and skills in data analytics.
Complete an industry project to develop a robotics and AI solution to address an industry problem through the application of engineering theories, tools, and techniques. You will gain experience in culturally responsible professional engineering practice and exercise leadership in a team in a complex and changing environment.
You will also undertake a supervised research project over two semesters where you will manage and explain your findings and what they contribute to the robotics and AI field.
Careers and outcomes
All graduates will have the skills necessary to work in a range of industries including manufacturing, defence, agricultural, mining, automated systems and robotics, civil aviation safety authority, power generation and supply, robotics development and applications, infrastructure inspection and servicing.
Possible careers
- AI analyst
- AI specialist
- Computer vision engineer
- Electrical engineer
- Machine learning engineer
- Mechatronics engineer
- Robotics engineer
- Software engineer
- Course code
- EN72
- CRICOS code
- 114880D
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 2 years full-time
- 2 years full-time
- February
- February
Entry requirements
You must have:
- A recognised completed four-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree of engineering in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
- A recognised completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree of engineering in a relevant discipline plus at least 2.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of professional experience in robotics.
Relevant engineering disciplines
- aerospace
- computer and software systems
- electrical
- electronics
- industrial automation
- instrument control
- mechatronics
- robotics
Minimum academic requirements
Entry requirements
You must have:
- A recognised completed four-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree of engineering in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
- A recognised completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree of engineering in a relevant discipline plus at least 2.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of professional experience in robotics.
Relevant engineering disciplines
- aerospace
- computer and software systems
- electrical
- electronics
- industrial automation
- instrument control
- mechatronics
- robotics
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge C1 Advanced
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT Australia Test (120 scale) | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from October
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from July
2026 fees
2026: CSP $9,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2026 fees
2026: $49,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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- Academic performance
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