C2011 Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence and Bachelor of Media Communication

Refer to the Course description for each partner course.

For information on the Industry Based Learning program, go to the IBL website.

You can enrich your degree to hone your academic and professional skills with a range of Flagship Rich Educational Experiences (FREE). These flagship rich educational experience units may be credited utilising your free electives, or alternatively in place of your discipline specific electives (up to 6 credit points) if approved by the faculty. There are both 6 and 12 credit point unit options available.*

*For information on eligibility please see FREE.

The Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence is a practice-centred, industry-embedded undergraduate degree designed to prepare industry-ready AI practitioners. You will develop technical proficiency in AI foundations and applications so that you can plan, develop, deploy, and manage AI-enabled solutions responsibly in real-world contexts across sectors such as business, healthcare, finance, logistics, the public sector, creative industries, science, and the environment. The course is designed with emphasis on real-world application, responsible delivery, and production deployment of AI-enabled systems.

As the course is intended for students who want to apply AI safely and effectively within organisational workflows, data environments, and professional settings, you will learn how to translate complex real world problems into AI related tasks, evaluate whether AI is appropriate for a given use case, and design solutions that align with stakeholder needs, operational constraints, and governance obligations. The course places strong emphasis on responsible AI practice, including ethics, privacy, security, safety, and risk management, together with production deployment and lifecycle management.

If you are an eligible student you may apply for the industry-based learning (IBL) placement program as part of the curriculum. Through the IBL placement program you will apply the skills and knowledge you have gained directly in a professional organisation.

The Bachelor of Media Communication responds to the increasing global demand for graduates with a deep understanding of the role of media in contemporary social, cultural and economic life and well-developed professional skills in communication. The course will provide you with analytical and critical thinking skills through a core program of professional communication practice alongside specialist study in a related field such as journalism, media, screen and public relations. The core units will offer a range of practical experiences utilising the Monash Media Lab.

You will develop cross-cultural competency, social awareness and a global outlook. This course is suitable if you wish to pursue a career in media communication occupations across a broad range of media industry sectors and other professional domains, including government, corporate and NGO. Relevant occupations include journalist, video producer, media content coordinator, public relations professional, digital communications coordinator, director of social media, researcher, media educator.

The Bachelor of Media Communication offers four specialisations: Journalism, Media, Public relations, and Screen.