While Most Migration Occupations Are “Struggling”, These Fields Have Never Let You Down — Invitations Keep Coming! In Shortage Across Australia for the Medium to Long Term, With High Salaries in Sight!
Against the backdrop of Australia’s continually tightening migration policy, migration points for every profession keep climbing, and some occupations have even been removed from the current migration occupation list altogether. Engineering, however, remains both a hugely popular and remarkably stable profession for migration, and has been classified as one of the key occupations for Australia’s post-pandemic development. So today, let’s take a closer look at one of Australia’s long-term shortage migration occupations —Engineering.
A snapshot of recent engineering invitations
State nomination invitations
NSW state nominationScreenshots of invitations for some of our clients, including several civil engineers invited at 95 points and structural engineers at 90 points, among others!
In almost every recent round,ACT (Canberra) state nominationengineering has also been a popular profession for Matrix invitations — during high-volume rounds, applicants have secured a Subclass 491 invitation with as few as 50 points, and a Subclass 190 invitation at 75 points.
Other states, such asSouth Australia and Tasmania,also nominate various engineering-related occupations! If you’d like to know more,
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Engineering
Overview
Engineering in Australia covers many different fields,including civil engineering, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, structural engineering, and more. Career prospects after graduating in engineering are also very promising — according to Talent’s 2021 survey data,the median average income for engineering graduates reached AUD 100,000,and forthose just starting their careers after graduation, annual salaries can also come in above the average graduate level,and as work experience builds and positions advance,annual income can reach as high as AUD 150,000,making it a genuinely high-paying profession.
In addition, according to Job Outlook’s analysis data,the future outlook for civil engineering and other engineering fields is rated “very strong”, and the skill level required is alsoclassified as “very high skill.”From this data, it’s clear that engineering in Australia holds strong potential for both migration and employment.
Essentially all state nomination policies tend togive priority to local study-abroad graduates, so choosing the right place to study, the right school, and the right field of study canmake migration and employment far easier to achieve!
Given how popular engineering is as a migration occupation, today we’ll focus onCivil EngineeringandStructural EngineeringandMechanical Engineering, introducing courses in each field based on its development and career characteristics, to help you compare and choose.
# Civil Engineering #
Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline concerned with the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways.
In practice, civil engineering focuses mainly on converting a piece of land from one use to another.Site engineers spend time visiting project sites, meeting with stakeholders, and preparing construction plans.
Civil engineers apply the principles of geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, environmental engineering, transport engineering and construction engineering toresidential, commercial, industrial and public works projects of all sizes and levels of complexity. As a result, graduates can pursue careers in municipal public sector bodies or federal government agencies, as well as related roles in private companies.
UNSW Sydney Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)
Course strengths:UNSW’s engineering programme is ranked No.1 in Australia and 12th in the world.The degree is accredited by Engineers Australia (EA) and recognised under the Washington Accord. Graduates receive a four-year honours bachelor’s degree in engineering that carries professional recognition worldwide.
Intake: February, May and September each year
Entry requirements:Gaokao score of 75% of the total marks
Language requirements: overall IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or overall PTE 64 with no component below 54.
Monash University Master of Professional Engineering (Civil Engineering)
Course strengths:Monash’s engineering programme is ranked No.3 in Australia and 23rd in the world,and credit can be granted towards the course based on a student’s academic background,meaning the course can be completed full-time in as little as 2 years.
Intake: February and July each year
Entry requirements: a bachelor’s degree in engineering with an average mark of 65%
Language requirements: overall IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or overall PTE 58 with no component below 50.
Curtin University Master of Professional Engineering (Civil Engineering)
Course strengths:Curtin’s engineering programme includes a 12-week professional engineering placement,and requires students to complete amajor research or design projectin the final year of the course, assessing students’ ability to bring together their coursework and practical skills. Students must also complete a total of 480 hours of work practice over the course of the programme.
Intake: February and July each year
Entry requirements: a four-year engineering degree, or completion of Curtin’s Graduate Diploma in Engineering
Language requirements: overall IELTS 6.0 with no band below 6.0
Graduates have the opportunity to apply for migration via Western Australia’s Subclass 190/491
Graduates have the opportunity to apply for migration via Western Australia’s Subclass 190/491
# Structural Engineering #
Structural engineering is an engineering discipline concerned with analysing and designing structures under load. Structural engineers are typicallyinvolved in the design of buildings and other large structures,but can also work in areas such asmachinery, medical devices, and automobiles, where structural reliability affects usability and safety.
Structural engineers must design in accordance with national or industry codes,ensuring safety(for example, a structure must not fail without warning),serviceability and usability(for example, a building must not deform excessively, so as to avoid discomfort for occupants). The structures designed must be able to withstand substantial loads, as well as climate change and natural disasters.
University of South Australia Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural)
Course strengths: UniSA’s course structure combines specialist civil engineering coursework with structural engineering studies.UniSA’sSTEM Professional Practice program provides engineering students with support for practical placements and real-world engineering projects,giving students hands-on experience with tendering, concept development and detailed design.
Intake: February and July each year
Entry requirements:Gaokao score of 63% of the total marks
Language requirements: overall IELTS 6.0, with reading and writing no lower than 6.0
Graduates have the opportunity to apply for migration via South Australia’s Subclass 190/491
University of Adelaide Master of Engineering (Civil and Structural)
Course strengths: this course combines civil and structural engineering, building students’ ability to create and maintain buildings, systems and infrastructure. The course includes afoundation year and an advanced studies year.
Intake: February and July each year
Entry requirements:completion of a four-year engineering bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 4.5 in civil, mining or environmental engineering
Language requirements: overall IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or overall PTE 58 with no component below 50
Graduates likewise have the opportunity toapply for migration via South Australia’s Subclass 190/491
Charles Darwin University Master of Engineering specialising in (Civil and Structural Engineering)
Course strengths: this course fosters a comprehensive understanding of the science and engineering principles behind the discipline, applying creativity and innovation to help design and manage structures in the modern world. Key focus areas include structures, water resources, roads and transport, and bridges and marine structures.
Intake: March and August each year
Entry requirements: an undergraduate degree in an engineering-related field
Language requirements: overall IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or overall PTE 58 with no component below 50
After graduating, students have the opportunity to apply for the Northern Territory’s Subclass 491 and 190.
# Mechanical Engineering #
Mechanical engineering is a discipline that applies the laws of physics tothe analysis, design, manufacture and maintenance of mechanical systems. Mechanical engineering is also the broadest of the many engineering disciplines. Machinery is applied across every modern industry and engineering field, so graduates enjoyan extremely broad range of career options,and can go on towork in aviation, automotive manufacturing, robotics manufacturing, bioengineeringand more.
RMIT University Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)
Course strengths: RMIT’s engineering programme is ranked in the world’s top 150. The first two years of the course focus on engineering science, mathematics, engineering design, and the practical fundamentals of the engineering profession,and throughout the course the university also provides opportunities for practical experience, including work placements and industry-based projects.
Intake: February and July each year
Entry requirements: Year 12 average of 75%
Language requirements: overall IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or overall PTE 58 with no component below 50
University of Sydney Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
Course strengths:The University of Sydney’s engineering programme is ranked No.2 in Australia and 14th in the world, with graduate employability ranked No.1 in Australia. The course can be completed in just 1.5 years.
Intake: March and August each year
Entry requirements: a relevant bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline plus 5 years of relevant work experience. Average mark of no less than 65%.
Language requirements: overall IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0
University of Wollongong Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
Course strengths: alongside the professional skills, applied capabilities, training and practical experience required of professional engineers, the University of Wollongong’s engineering course also offerselective units in engineering communication, strategy and project management,helping students build the skills needed for engineering management.Wollongong is classified as a regional area of NSW, so graduates can apply for migration via NSW’s Subclass 190/491 after finishing the course.
Intake: February and July each year
Entry requirements: completion of a four-year undergraduate engineering degree, with an average mark of no less than 60%
Language requirements: overall IELTS 6.0 with no band below 6.0
Above, we’ve introduced and recommended some popular civil engineering, structural engineering and mechanical engineering courses and universities. Students can choose the field and university that interests them based on their own career plans and academic results. If you’re planning to apply for migration after graduating, it’s also worth considering schools in regional areas.
If you have any questions about engineering courses or universities, feel free to add one of our consultants for a chat~
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