What is the Professional Year Program (IT)?

The Professional Year Program (IT) is a Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) approved course that equips students with the professional and practical skills required to work in the IT industry in Australia. This program is a pathway from university to employment within Australia. The program is designed, under Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) guidelines, for international students seeking to gain permanent residence. At the completion of your program you are able to apply to gain 10 additional points towards migration. The Professional Year Program (IT) does not guarantee permanent residence, but does assist in gaining the additional points required.

Professional Year Program (IT) is aimed at graduates of an IT Bachelor or Masters degree that have recently graduated and are holding a 485 Skilled Graduate (temporary) visa or Bridging Visa A. For details on the 485 visa, visit the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website at:


http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/professional-year.htm
 

The program takes participants through the fundamentals of Australian workplace practice, Business communications and the professional code of conduct and ethics expected of professionals working in the IT industry. This includes a 12 week work experience module.
 

Entry Requirements

To be able to enroll, your studies must be related to one of the above fields as a visa requirement and you must study the Professional Year related to your study.

To study Professional Year, you must have completed:

    * a two year study program in Australia in a qualification related to IT
    * Completed over a minimum of 16 months in Australia.
    * Minimum of IELTS 6.0

Adelaide

Brisbane

Melbourne

Perth

Sydney

The Professional Year Program IT duration is 1 year

The Professional Year Program IT price is between $12880 and $12950 depending on the education provider