Everyone considering studying abroad is likely most concerned about academic quality, tuition fees and course length. For students who want tostudy abroad whilealso consideringmigration options, a short course duration and low tuition feesmatter even more. We’ve previously introduced some 1-year master’s programmes in Australia (see:Get a Group of Eight degree in one year! Most require no relevant background! A roundup of high-value one-year master’s programmes at Go8 and other top Australian universities!), today let’s take a look at schools and courses that offer both a pathway to migration and affordable tuition fees after graduation.
Charles Sturt University | Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University is a public Australian university located in NSW. It has campuses in Bathurst, Albury, Dubbo, Orange and Wagga Wagga, plus research centres in Canberra, Sydney, Broken Hill and other locations. It is the only public higher education institution west of the Blue Mountains in NSW, 202km from Sydney.Some campuses are located in regional areas of Australia, so graduates may be eligible for regional study bonus points and can apply for regional state nomination. In addition to the standard first Subclass 485 work visa, graduates also have the opportunity to obtain a second 485 visa.
Charles Sturt University’s graduate employment rate is also among the highest in Australia,with 85% of graduates finding full-time employment within 4 months of graduating — study, work and migration in three steps.
ICT
# Bachelor of information technology #
Charles Sturt University’s IT programmes are accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), with the curriculum meeting the requirements for the IT skills assessment.The course also includes a mandatory 15-day work placement, allowing students to build practical employability skills through 105 hours of placement activities,and explore job opportunities.
Fields of study:Cyber Security, Software Design, Network Engineering, Web Development
Academic requirements: Year 12 average score of 80% or above
Language requirements:IELTS overall score of 6 with no band below 5.5; PTE overall score of 50 with no component below 50
Tuition fees: $29,696/year(international students applying this year also have the opportunity to receive a 30% tuition fee scholarship, applied across 2 semesters. After the discount, tuition fees are just $20,788/year)
Migration pathway:After graduation, students can apply for migration through state nomination (Subclass 190) or regional state nomination (Subclass 491)(NSW’s 190 occupation list recently saw several ICT occupations return to the list)
Eligible migration occupations:
2612 – Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers
2613 – Software and Applications Programmers
2621 – Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists
2631 – Computer Network Professionals
Nursing
# Bachelor of Nursing #
This course is a nationally recognised and registered higher education award in Australia. It received five-year accreditation from the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) in December 2020, and was approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
The course includes 800 hours of clinical placement in real healthcare settings, and the university has close ties with the Western NSW and Far West Local Health Districts, giving on-campus students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience.
Academic requirements: Year 12 average score of 80% or above
English requirements: IELTS overall score of 7 with no band below 7; or equivalent English test results
Tuition fees: $28,000/year (international students applying this year also have the opportunity to receive a 30% tuition fee scholarship, applied across 2 semesters.)
Migration pathway:After graduation, students can apply for migration through state nomination (Subclass 190) or regional state nomination (Subclass 491).
Migration occupations:2544 – Registered Nurses
ICT
# Master of information technology #
Charles Sturt University’s postgraduate IT programme is also accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Fields of study:Business Analysis, Cloud Computing, Computer Networking, Cyber Security, Data Science, IT Management, Network Security, Software Design and Development, Systems Analysis
Academic requirements: Bachelor’s degree (does not need to be an IT-related major)
English requirements:IELTS overall score of 6 with no band below 5.5, or equivalent English test results
Tuition fees: $24,912/year(international students applying this year also have the opportunity to receive a 30% tuition fee scholarship, applied across 2 semesters.)
Migration pathway:After graduation, students can apply for migration through state nomination (Subclass 190) or regional state nomination (Subclass 491) (NSW’s 190 occupation list recently saw several ICT occupations return to the list)
Migration occupations:
2611 – ICT Business and SystemsAnalysts
2612 – Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers
2613 – Software and Applications Programmers
2621 – Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists
2631 – Computer Network Professionals
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Western Sydney University | Western Sydney University
This is a higher education institution located in western Sydney, and it has more campuses than any other university in Sydney,with five major campuses located at Parramatta, Hawkesbury, Campbelltown, Penrith and Bankstown.The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and higher research degree programmes,and was ranked among the world’s top 500 universities in the 2021 QS World University Rankings, and in the top 2% in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings,while also being rated for its education quality, graduate employability, internationalisation and facilities as aQS 5-Star university.
Teaching
#Master of Teaching#
Western Sydney University ranks 16th globally in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for Quality Education,and is committed to producing professional teachers with strong academic knowledge and skills who excel in professional practice. A key feature of Western Sydney University’s teaching programme is thatit does not require students to have a relevant undergraduate academic background,and in terms of course structure,students can flexibly choose to complete the course early to qualify as an early childhood teacher (Birth-5 Years), or choose to complete a further 6 months of study to gain teaching qualifications for primary school (Birth-12 Years)
Academic requirements: Bachelor’s degree (does not need to be a relevant major)
Language requirements: IELTS overall score of 7.5, with Writing and Reading no lower than 7, and Listening and Speaking no lower than 8, or equivalent English test results (TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo)
Campus: Bankstown
Tuition fees: AU$28,350 per year (international students can receive a $6,000 scholarship deduction per year, bringing the discounted tuition down to just $22,350)
Migration pathway:After graduation, students can apply for migration through state nomination (Subclass 190) (the early childhood teaching occupation recently returned to NSW’s 190 occupation list)
Migration occupations:
2411 – Early Childhood(Pre-primary School) Teachers
2412 – Primary School Teachers
Social Work
# Master of Social Work (Qualifying) #
Western Sydney University is ranked among the world’s top 100 universities for sociology(QS World University Rankings). The course is also accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), and graduates are eligible for AASW membership.The course includes 1,008 hours of field placement,developing students’ practical employability skills.
Academic requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a social-related field (students with a non-relevant undergraduate major can enter the course via the Postgraduate Bridging Program (Social Work) course)
Language requirements: IELTS overall score of 7, with no band below 6.5, or equivalent English test results
Campus: Parramatta City
Tuition fees: AU$28,098 per year (international students have the opportunity to receive a $6,000 scholarship deduction per year, bringing the discounted tuition down to just $22,098)
Migration pathway:After graduation, students can apply for migration through state nomination (Subclass 190)
Migration occupations:2725 – Social Workers
NSW TAFE | NSW TAFE
NSW TAFE is affiliated with the Australian Department of Education,and is the largest higher education system in the Southern Hemisphere, offering higher education across a wide range of fields and vocational training. It receives government funding and has close ties with local businesses, providing TAFE students with educational resources and local work placements, with courses designed primarily around local employment needs,which means most of its majors lead to occupations that are both in high demand and popular,with the curriculum focused on developing students’ professional terminology and hands-on skills.In addition, TAFE has numerous campuses, so students can choose a campus that suits their needs.
Early Childhood Education
#Bachelor of early childhood education&care#
TAFE’s early childhood education bachelor’s degree is a 4-year course,and graduates can be exempted from the IELTS 7788 English requirement and go straight through to the skills assessment,with multiple regional NSW campuses available for students to choose from,and graduates can gain additional regional study bonus points and apply for migration through regional state nomination. The four-year course includes a total of 840 hours of work placement,helping students start adjusting to the workplace and building work experience while still studying
Academic requirements: High school completion
Language requirements: IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6, or equivalent English test results
Tuition fees: $54,720 for four years,with annual fees of just $13,680(the school also offers international students a 25% international scholarship tuition discount)
Migration pathway:After graduation, students can apply for migration through state nomination (Subclass 190) or regional state nomination (Subclass 491) (the early childhood teaching occupation recently returned to NSW’s 190 occupation list)
Migration occupations:2411 – Early Childhood(Pre-primary School) Teachers
Above, we’ve summarised some courses and universities that offer both a pathway to migration and affordable tuition fees. If you’re considering migration or studying abroad on a limited budget, these majors are all great options. If you have any related questions, feel free to scan the QR code below for more information.
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