Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.
This degree requires a Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Adelaide University 4.5 on a 7-point scale for entry.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
- IELTS Overall 6.5
- IELTS Reading 6
- IELTS Listening 6
- IELTS Speaking 6
- IELTS Writing 6
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by Adelaide University and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:
Equivalent English qualificationsDegree Structure: Master of Information Technology (Applied Artificial Intelligence)
Program code: MAITA
Complete 96 units comprising:
- 78 units for all Core courses, and
- 18 units for all Work integrated learning
Study plan
A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Enrolment information
Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.
Some programs include additional enrolment advice. If available for your program, it will be displayed here.
Courses
Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.
What courses you'll study
Complete 96 units comprising:
- 78 units for all Core courses, and
- 18 units for all Work integrated learning
Complete 78 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Information Technology and Systems Concepts
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Course code
COMP5031
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Security Principles
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Course code
INFO5001
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Data in Information Technology Systems
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Course code
COMP5003
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Problem Solving and Programming Foundations
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Course code
COMP5002
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
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Course code
ARTI5002
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Entrepreneurial Thinking
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Course code
BUSI5014
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Innovative and Emerging Technologies
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Course code
COMP5032
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 2
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Course code
COMP6026
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Security Principles
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Course code
INFO5001
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Business Intelligence
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Course code
INFO5006
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Units
6
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Course name
Business Process Management
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Course code
INFO6007
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Units
6
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Course name
Data Taming and Prediction
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Course code
MATHX105
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Project Management for IT Professionals
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Course code
PROJ5001
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Statistical Foundations for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
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Course code
STAT5020
|
Units
6
|
|
Work Integrated Learning description
WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.
Complete 18 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Course name
Industry Research Project
|
Course code
COMP5800
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
ICT Master Capstone Project 1
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Course code
COMP6024
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
ICT Master Capstone Project 2
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Course code
COMP6000
|
Units
6
|
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Your program team
Dr Nazeer Mohammad
Program Director
College of Engineering and Information Technology
School of Computer Science and Information Tech