“WA State Nomination”
As skilled migration becomes increasingly competitive,
WA state nomination has emerged as this financial year’s dark horse
significantly lowering invitation score thresholds and expanding eligible occupations
with particularly generous invitations extended to local graduates
“Local Graduates Invited for Subclass 190 at 65 Points ”
The latest WA Graduate State Nomination invitation statistics, released in October:
65 points is enough to receive a pre-invitation!
Subclass 190 visas are being issued in large numbers to local graduates!
“WA State Nomination Requirements”
Remember when the first cohort to study in Tasmania secured their permanent residency ahead of schedule? Western Australia has now introduced a remarkably similar state nomination policy — so much so thatstudying a migration-pathway programme in WA now puts permanent residency within reach.
The requirements for the WA Graduate State Nomination are:
– Study duration in WAat least 2 years
– Qualification obtained in WAat Level 3 or above
– a full-time employment contract in WA (minimum 6 months), or 6 months of work experience anywhere in Australia
– For occupations in Group 1 and Group 2, applicants must haveIELTS 7 in each band; for all other occupations, IELTS 6 in each band (or equivalent PTE)
*WA Graduate invitation priority order: doctoral or master’s > honours bachelor’s > bachelor’s degree > high EOI score*
So if your other pathway options are limited, consider studying a programme in WA (a master’s degree or above is ideal) and catching the express lane to permanent residency as a local graduate!
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Recommended Programmes in WA
But which field should you study in WA?There’s quite a bit to consider, and below we introduce the key schools and programmes in WA — study & migrate, all at once! Read on!
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Social Work
Social work is one of Australia’s in-demand migration occupations and has long been a popular pathway. Completing an accredited programme and achieving IELTS 7 in each band after graduation leads to a swift skills assessment outcome. However, many universities’ master of social work programmes require students to have a relevant undergraduate background,The University of Western Australia’s Master of Social Work is the only accredited programme in WA,and has no undergraduate background requirement.
University of Western Australia
Master of Social Work (AASW-accredited programme)
Duration: 2 years
Entry requirements:completion of a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 5, or equivalent to 65% or above on a 100-point scale
English requirements:overall IELTS 7.0 with no band below 7; or 2 years of study in an English-speaking country may waive the IELTS requirement
Tuition: AUD $32,200 per year
Intake: February each year
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Social work migration pathway:
Complete the social work master’s programme → achieve IELTS 7 in each band after graduation (scores from two sittings can be combined) → apply for skills assessment → secure a local social work job offer, or work interstate for six months → lodge state nomination
Information Technology
IT has long dominated Australia’s list of popular migration occupations. Graduates can pass their skills assessment after one year of work or by completing a professional year programme.
University of Western Australia
Master of Information Technology (ACS-accredited programme)
Duration: 1.5–2 years
Entry requirements:completion of a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent to 65% or above on a 100-point scale.
English requirements:overall IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6
Tuition: AUD $40,700 per year
Intakes: February and July each year
Master of Professional Engineering (Software Engineering) (ACS-accredited programme)
Duration: 2–3 years
Entry requirements:completion of an engineering undergraduate degree with results equivalent to 65% or above on a 100-point scale; or a University of Western Australia engineering undergraduate degree with results equivalent to 50% or above
English requirements:overall IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6
Tuition: AUD $42,200 per year
Intakes: February and July each year
Curtin University
Master of Science (Computer Science) (ACS-accredited programme)
Duration: 2 years
Entry requirements:an undergraduate engineering or IT degree; no GPA requirement
English requirements:overall IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6
Tuition: AUD $30,000 per year
Intakes: February and July each year
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IT migration pathway:
Complete the IT master’s programme → complete a professional year → apply for skills assessment → achieve IELTS 7 in each band → secure a local IT job offer, or work interstate for six months → lodge state nomination
Cookery
Commercial cookery has long been one of the most popular trade migration occupations. WA’s abundant mining resources mean chefs at remote mine sites command hourly rates far beyond what city work can offer — it can get a little lonely, but sometimes you have to take a chance to get ahead in life.
WA TAFE
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery + Certificate IV in Hospitality + Diploma of Hospitality
Duration: 2 years
Entry requirements:completion of Year 10 is sufficient
English requirements:overall IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5
Tuition: AUD $16,040 per year
Intakes: February and July each year
SIA
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery + Diploma of Hospitality
Duration: 2 years
Entry requirements:completion of Year 10 is sufficient
English requirements:overall IELTS 5.5, or pass the entry test
Tuition: AUD $9,750 per year
Intakes: January, March, May, July, September, and November each year
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Cookery migration pathway:
Complete at least a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery → apply for Subclass 485 → work a minimum of 1,725 hours during the Subclass 485 period → apply for skills assessment → lodge state nomination
Hospitality Management
Hospitality management aligns with migration occupations including Café or Restaurant Manager and Hotel or Motel Manager
Edith Cowan University
Master of International Hospitality Management
Duration: 2 years
Entry requirements:a bachelor’s degree; no GPA requirement
English requirements:overall IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6; prior study in Australia may waive the IELTS requirement
Tuition: AUD $31,900 per year
Intakes: February and July each year
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Restaurant manager migration pathway:
Complete the hospitality management master’s programme → apply for Subclass 485 → secure a restaurant/café manager or hotel manager position → apply for skills assessment → achieve IELTS 7 in each band → lodge state nomination
Plan
Ahead
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WA’s Subclass 190 is open and welcoming you with open arms,
are you ready?
Opportunities always go to those who act first!
If you have any questions about programme selection in WA or the state nomination policy,get in touch with our experienced consultant Zoe today!
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