General Information

Overview

The Associate Degree of Applied Artificial Intelligence equips you with the knowledge to apply artificial intelligence within cyber security or game development industries.

Gain insight and knowledge into generative AI, prompt engineering and how to apply the outputs to generate value in products or within the maintenance of secure systems.

With industry immersed projects, you will be equipped with practical skills, knowledge and a strong sense of ethical usage of AI within industries, preparing you to become experts in your field.

Study structure

The Associate Degree in Applied Technologies consists of 16 units of study (200 credit points). Units normally carry 12.5 credit points.

  • Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year

  • Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year

  • One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)

  • See the course planner for an example degree structure.

  • Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year

  • One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)

  • See the course planner for an example degree structure.

Units of study Unit code
Core units
Machine Learning AI
Core unit , 12.5 credit points 		COS10036
Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
Core unit , 12.5 credit points 		COS10037
AI Ethics and Copyright
Core unit , 12.49 credit points 		COS10038
AI Language Models
Core unit , 12.5 credit points 		COS10041
AI for Agile Innovative Projects
Core unit , 12.5 credit points 		COS20032
AI Client and Business Needs
Core unit , 12.5 credit points 		COS20033
AI for Cyber Security
Core unit , 12.5 credit points 		COS20034
Advanced Generative AI and Theoretical AI
Core unit , 12.5 credit points 		COS20039
Units of study Unit code
AI for Data Security, Threat Detection and Incident Response
Major unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS10039
AI for Immersive Security Training Simulations
Major unit, 12.49 credit points 		COS10040
Recommendation AI
Major unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS10042
Prompt Engineering
Major unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS10044
Adaptive AI Security Models
Major unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS20037
AI Recommendation Engines
Major unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS20041
AI Driven Behavioural Biometrics for Authentication
Major unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS20042
Blockchain AI Cyber Security
Major unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS20043
Units of study Unit code
Introduction to Game Design
Major unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS10035
Generative AI Integration in Gaming
Major unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS10043
Prompt Engineering
Major unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS10044
Working in Immersive AI Environments
Major unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS10045
AI Based VFZ for Gaming
Major unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS20035
AI for Augmented and Virtual Reality
Major unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS20036
AI Storytelling and Procedural Dialogue
Major unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS20038
AI Integrated Game Security
Major unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS20040

Learning outcomes

Upon successfully completing the Associate Degree of Applied Artificial Intelligence, students will be able to:

  • apply foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence and digital technologies to address practical challenges across diverse industry settings
  • evalute and implement appropriate tools, techniques and processes to support the design and development of AI-enabled and digital technology solutions
  • apply ethical and culturally responsive practices in the use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies with consideration for sustainability and the perspectives of Indigenous, local and global communities
  • work collaboratively in team-based environments to contribute to the creation of artificial intelligence and digital technology-based products or prototypes
  • reflect on personal learning and performance to support ongoing professional growth and lifelong learning.

Course rules 

To qualify for the award of the Associate Degree in Applied Artificial Intelligence students must successfully complete 200 credit points comprising:

  • eight [8] core units of study (100 credit points)
  • eight [8] units of study from Cyber Security and Cloud Computing or Generative AI in Gaming VFX specialisation (100 credit points).

Career opportunities

Graduates of this course may be employed in roles such as:

  • machine learning engineer
  • AI security analyst
  • AI product manager
  • game designer
  • AI concept artist
  • AI visual effects artist.

Volume of learning

The Associate Degree of Applied Artificial Intelligence consists of sixteen [16] units of study (200 credit points). Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. A standard annual full-time load comprises 100 credit points and a part-time load comprises 50 credit points.

The volume of learning of the Associate Degree in Applied Artificial Intelligence is typically 2 years.

Maximum academic credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for Associate Degree of Applied Artificial Intelligence is 100 credit points (normally eight units).

Admission criteria

Information about Swinburne's general admission criteria can be found at Admissions at Swinburne - Higher Education webpage.

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