University
University of CanterburyPostgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
3 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
UC’s Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence (PGDipAI) offers you the opportunity to learn more in-depth about artificial intelligence and develop skills highly sought after by employers.
Studying AI courses at university will keep you aware of global trends in AI development to help innovate for new and emerging technologies.
What will my study involve?- Delve into advanced AI topics such as deep learning and computer vision.
- Learn to critically examine AI trends, use-cases, and practices in industry.
- Customise your study with a whole range of elective courses.
- COSC401 Machine Learning
- COSC440 Deep Learning
- PHIL425 Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
- COSC420 Intelligent Tutoring Systems OR COSC428 Computer Vision
- One course from DATA420, DATA423-425, DATA430-439
- COSC420 Intelligent Tutoring Systems
- COSC428 Computer Vision
- INFO621 Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business
- INFO634 Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
- Computer Science 400-level courses (except for COSC470, COSC475, COSC476, COSC480, COSC486)
- Software Engineering 400-level courses (except for SENG402)
Entry criteria
To enrol in the PGDipAI, you will need to have previously completed a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
You will need to have a B- Grade Average in 60 points of 300-level courses from COSC/SENG/ENCE/DATA301, or have at least 5 years of practical, professional, or academic experience in a relevant field.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence or use the admission requirements checker.
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