Highlights

  • As Australia's top-ranked research institution in robotics for the fifth consecutive year, QUT is the best place to study and develop your career in robotics (Australian Research Magazine, 2024).
  • QUT is offering Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for all eligible domestic students.
  • Learn from academics who are leaders in their fields, including Professor Michael Milford, Australia's top robotics researcher (Australian Research Magazine, 2024).
  • Gain cutting-edge skills in automation, robotics while gaining the experience you need to interface with other robotics and AI professionals.
  • Accelerate your learning in this condensed course, which allows you to complete your studies in 1.5 years full-time.
  • Gain strong links with industry partners through your research project.   
  • Access cutting-edge laboratory facilities including QUT’s Centre for Robotics, Australia’s leading robotics research institution.  

Highlights

  • As Australia's top-ranked research institution in robotics for the fifth consecutive year, QUT is the best place to study and develop your career in robotics (Australian Research Magazine, 2024).
  • Learn from academics who are leaders in their fields, including Professor Michael Milford, Australia's top robotics researcher (Australian Research Magazine, 2024).
  • Gain cutting-edge skills in automation, robotics while gaining the experience you need to interface with other robotics and AI professionals.
  • Accelerate your learning in this condensed course, which allows you to complete your studies in 1.5 years full-time.
  • Gain strong links with industry partners through your research project.   
  • Access cutting-edge laboratory facilities including QUT’s Centre for Robotics, Australia’s leading robotics research institution.  

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Why choose this course?

The robotics and AI revolution is disrupting nearly every sector of the economy. Now more than ever, industries are looking to hire graduates with advanced skills in robotics and AI technology to remain competitive in the Australian and international markets.  

This degree can set you up for a wide range of careers in leading and implementing automation and AI technology across all sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, defence, space and mining. 

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What to expect

QUT’s Master of Robotics and AI is a 1.5 year, full-time postgraduate degree. The degree is designed for students with a background in engineering and a recognised undergraduate degree that specialises within one of the following four engineering fields: computer and software systems, electrical, electrical and aerospace and/ or mechatronics to provide a foundation for continued learning.

QUT is offering Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for all eligible domestic students who enrol full time into the Master of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.

In your final semester, you will participate in a research capstone project which will provide strong links with industry partners through research and teaching collaborations. 

Throughout your degree, you'll learn from academic staff who are real-world experts within their field in Australia and across the world such as Professor Michael Milford, Australia’s leading researcher in robotics (The Australian Research Magazine, 2024). Professor Milford’s internationally acclaimed teaching and research sits at the boundary of robotics, neuroscience and computer vision. He currently holds the positions of Director of the QUT Centre for Robotics, Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow, Microsoft Research Faculty Fellow, and Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering.

QUT’s Master of Robotics and AI is a 1.5 year, full-time postgraduate degree. The degree is designed for students with a background in engineering and a recognised undergraduate degree that specialises within one of the following four engineering fields: computer and software systems, electrical, electrical and aerospace and/ or mechatronics to provide a foundation for continued learning.

In your final semester, you will participate in a research capstone project which will provide strong links with industry partners through research and teaching collaborations. 

Throughout your degree, you'll learn from academic staff who are real-world experts within their field in Australia and across the world such as Professor Michael Milford, Australia’s leading researcher in robotics (The Australian Research Magazine, 2024). Professor Milford’s internationally acclaimed teaching and research sits at the boundary of robotics, neuroscience and computer vision. He currently holds the positions of Director of the QUT Centre for Robotics, Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow, Microsoft Research Faculty Fellow, and Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering.

Careers and outcomes

Careers and outcomes

This degree can set you up for a wide range of careers in leading and implementing AI technology across medical technology, self-driving vehicles, cybersecurity, manufacturing systems and so much more.

Possible careers

  • Ai analyst
  • Ai specialist
  • Computer vision engineer
  • Electrical engineer
  • Machine learning engineer
  • Mechatronics engineer
  • Robotics engineer
  • Software engineer

Details and units

Requirements

Course code
EN52
CRICOS code
111159J
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Entry
February
Entry
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 / IELTS One Skills Retake 6.5 6 6 6 6
Cambridge English Score
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 / Paper 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.

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2025 fees

2025: CSP $9,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)

2025 fees

2025: $46,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)

2024 fees

2024: CSP $9,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)

2024 fees

2024: $41,700 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.

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HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees

You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.

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Scholarships

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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International Merit Scholarship

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Academic performance

QUT Real World International Scholarship

A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.

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