Master of Artificial Intelligence

A one-year Curtin coursework master's in Colombo covering machine learning, reinforcement learning, neural networks and explainable AI, finishing with a project.

Awarded by

Curtin University

Next intake: February 2027
LevelMaster
Duration1 Year
CampusColombo

Overview

About this course

The Master of Artificial Intelligence is a postgraduate coursework degree from Curtin University, offered at Curtin Colombo over one year. It teaches both the theory and the practice of AI, with emphasis on skills employers look for, and you demonstrate your learning through a project unit. Semester 1 units are Advanced Artificial Intelligence Research Topics, Explainable Approaches to Machine Learning, and Neural Networks and Statistical Machine Learning. Semester 2 covers Planning and Handling Uncertainty in Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, and Search and Logic Approaches in Machine Learning. The programme also lists a Computer Science Project and STEM Research Methodologies. The page does not state a study mode or an accrediting body, so full-time is assumed from the one-year duration. Careers named include AI engineer, machine learning researcher, data scientist, data mining analyst and business intelligence developer, in IT, finance, healthcare, retail and government.

Modules

8 modules
Advanced artificial intelligence research topics
Explainable approaches to machine learning
Neural networks and statistical machine learning
Planning and handling uncertainty in machine learning
Reinforcement learning
Search and logic approaches in machine learning

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

One of the following:

Three-year bachelor's degree

A recognised 3-year Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Computational Science or Engineering, plus at least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Four-year bachelor's degree

A recognised 4-year Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Computational Science or Engineering.

Additional Requirements
  • Depending on course duration, applicants may also need a Bachelor Honours degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma.
  • Students who cannot meet the core capabilities may seek reasonable adjustments. If these cannot be accommodated, alternative study options or exit degrees will be discussed.

English Language Requirement

IELTS: 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in each of Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening.

Fees & scholarships

Local students

AUD 8,420total
Local fee, February and July 2026 intakes, for the one-year programme. Applies to degrees completed in Sri Lanka and is subject to review. A 25% introductory scholarship offer is mentioned on the page.

Payment options

Degree fees are published in Australian dollars per semester, with two semesters a year, and apply to degrees completed in Sri Lanka.
Local and international fee rates are listed separately for bachelor's degrees.
Foundation certificates are priced in Sri Lankan rupees: Rs. 475,000 per semester (Rs. 950,000 in total) plus a Rs. 10,000 application fee, as listed for March 2026.
PhD fees are AUD 9,000 per year full-time and AUD 4,500 per year part-time.

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

master

Duration

1 Year

Location

Colombo

Fees

AUD 8,420 ยท Local

See fees & scholarships

Upcoming intakes

Verified informationOct 19, 2026

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