- Duration
- Full-time: Varies
- Part-time: Varies
- Next start date
- 2025 Semester One – 3 March
- 2026 Semester One – 2 March
- Available locations
- City
- Points
- 120 or 180
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
- Taught options available
Programme overview
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly impacting society – and we expect that impact to grow as developments speed up.
The Master of Artificial Intelligence is designed to meet the needs of both developers and researchers who want to improve the capability of AI systems.
You will be able to fulfil the demands of the global job market with the essential knowledge, skills, and experience. So take your place on the exciting AI frontier, helping to shape and even revolutionise our world.
For general student enquiries, please contact our Science student support advisers
Programme structure
Master of Artificial Intelligence 120 points
Requirements:
60 points: COMPSCI 712, 713, 714, INFOSYS 703
At least 15 points from: COMPSCI 703, 764, 769 or COMPSYS 726
30 points: COMPSCI 792 Research Project or COMPSCI 779 Internship or ENGGEN 794 Research Project
Up to 15 points from: COMPSCI 705, 720, 732, 734, 750–753, 760–762, 765, 767, 773, COMPSYS 726, COMPSYS 731, 732, DIGIHLTH 701, 703, 704, 706, ELECTENG 722, ENGGEN 730, 743, ENGSCI 760, GEOG 761, INFOGOV 704, INFOSYS 722, PHIL 745, STATS 762, 769, 782, 784
Master of Artificial Intelligence 180 points
Requirements:
60 points: COMPSCI 712, 713, 714, INFOSYS 703
At least 15 points from: COMPSCI 703, 764, 769 or COMPSYS 726
Up to 45 points from: COMPSCI 760, 761, 762, 765, 767, 773, COMPSYS 726, 731, 732, ELECTENG 722, ENGGEN 730 or 743
Either
15 points: ENGGEN 769
30 points: COMPSCI 792 Research Project or ENGGEN 794 Research Project
A further 15 points from: COMPSCI 705, 720, 732, 734, 750-753, DIGIHLTH 701, 703, 704, 706, ENGSCI 760, GEOG 761, INFOGOV 704, INFOSYS 722, PHIL 745, STATS 762, 769, 782, 784 or courses listed elsewhere in this schedule
Or
30 points: COMPSCI 779 Internship
A further 30 points from: COMPSCI 705, 720, 732, 734, 750-753, DIGIHLTH 701, 703, 704, 706, ENGSCI 760, GEOG 761, INFOGOV 704, INFOSYS 722, PHIL 745, STATS 762, 769, 782, 784 or courses listed elsewhere in this schedule
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
2025 entry requirements
My highest qualification is from:
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
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Study optionTaught 120 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 4.0
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Study optionTaught 180 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 4.0
Further programme requirements
Select your study option:
The MAI (120 point pathway) will accept graduates with 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 120 points above Stage III.
The MAI (180 point pathway) will accept students with the Degree of Bachelor of Science with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II.
Other pathways to study
Alternatively, a student may enter after having passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence or Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.
In exceptional circumstances, the Programme Director may approve the admission of a student who has extensive, relevant, practical, professional or scholarly experience deemed equivalent to the admission requirements.
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
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Study optionTaught 120 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 4.0
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Study optionTaught 180 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 4.0
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.5
No bands below 6.0
Further programme requirements
How much does a Master of Artificial Intelligence cost per year?
2025 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$11,518.65*
- International students
- NZ$51,912.30*
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.88 per point, estimated at $1,065.60 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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Key dates
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Application closing dates
- Semester One 2025
- Domestic 17 February 2025
- International 8 December 2024
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 26 February |
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| Ends – 24 June |
| Semester One | Starts – 3 March |
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| Ends – 30 June |
Other important dates
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Where could this programme take you?
As AI technologies continue to advance and become integrated into various sectors, the demand for skilled professionals in this field is growing rapidly. The sector offers a range of career opportunities for individuals with the right skills and expertise.
Jobs related to this programme
- Artificial intelligence engineer
- Machine learning engineer
- Data engineer
- Natural language processing engineer
- Data mining analyst
- Big data engineer/architect
- Research scientist
- Researcher
Student career planning service
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