Program Overview

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Master of Artificial Intelligence

The Master of Artificial Intelligence is a taught masters programme that provides specialist knowledge in machine learning and automated cognition. This programme is designed to meet the needs of both developers and researchers who want to improve the capability of AI systems.

Programme Overview

Artificial Intelligence is increasingly impacting society, and this programme is designed to help students fulfil the demands of the global job market with essential knowledge, skills, and experience.

Programme Structure

The Master of Artificial Intelligence is available in two formats:

• 120-point taught masters
• 180-point taught masters

Students will also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Programme Requirements

The minimum requirements for entry into the programme are:

• A Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage III for the 120-point pathway
• A Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II for the 180-point pathway

Further Programme Requirements

The programme requires students to have a Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), or Bachelor of Science (Honours) with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage III for the 120-point pathway. The 180-point pathway requires a Degree of Bachelor of Science with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

Other Pathways to Study

Alternatively, students may enter the programme after passing 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence or Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence from the University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher.

Programme Requirements

The programme requires a minimum Grade Point Equivalent of 4.0 and an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no bands below 6.0.

Fees

The fees for the programme are:

• Domestic students: NZ$11,881.95 $12,909.25 per year
• International students: NZ$54,508 per year

Key Dates

The application closing date for Semester One 2026 is 8 December 2025. The start date for the programme is 2 March 2026.

Career Opportunities

The programme can lead to a range of career opportunities, including:

• Artificial intelligence engineer
• Machine learning engineer
• Data engineer
• Natural language processing engineer
• Data mining analyst
• Big data engineer/architect
• Research scientist
• Researcher

Further Study Options

Students who complete the programme may be eligible to pursue further study options, including a Doctor of Philosophy.