Looking at the numbers alone, you might think there’s nothing particularly noteworthy,
but the real surprise lies in theinvitation scores— or more precisely, theinvitation scores for in-demand occupations
If you think 85 points isn’t actually that low,
then the even bigger draw is thework requirements— or more precisely,job offer and work experience requirements
If you know that other states have also lowered their requirements,
then Western Australia may give youeven greater opportunities
If you are aWA international student or graduate
Accounting Non-Award Course
Fast-track your accounting skills assessment
NAATI Level 2 Interpreting / Level 3 Translating Course
Obtain your interpreting and translating skills assessment
Complete the course in approximately six months or less
Even faster options are available
Study anytime, anywhere, at your own pace
Without significantly disrupting your regular work or study schedule
*All tuition fee figures below are based on 2022 data
UWA — University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia — a Group of Eight institutionestablished in 1911, located in the state capital Perth,ranked 90th globally in the 2023 QS World University Rankings.It is also one of Australia’s six sandstone universities and a member of the Australian Technology Network, the Worldwide Universities Network, the Matariki Network of Universities, and the Universitas 21.
UWA has six main faculties, comprising ten schools and over a hundred programmes:
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education
Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
School of Indigenous Studies
Graduate Research School
Our recommended programmes —
Master of Information Technology
Duration: 2 years full-time
Intake: February and July each year
Academic requirements: bachelor’s degree, with prior study in mathematics-related subjects
Language requirements: IELTS overall 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each band or equivalent
Tuition fees: $42,100 per year
Master of Professional Engineering
Duration: 2 years full-time
Intake: February and July each year
Academic requirements: bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field
Language requirements: IELTS overall 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each band or equivalent
Tuition fees: $43,700 per year
Master of Social Work
Duration: 2 years full-time
Intake: February each year
Academic requirements: bachelor’s degree, with prior coursework in medicine or health sciences
Language requirements: IELTS overall 7.0, minimum 7.0 in each band or equivalent
Tuition fees: $33,300 per year
Curtin University
Curtin University is also located in Perth, the capital of Western Australia,ranked 193rd in the 2023 QS World University Rankings. It is a member of the Australian Technology Network, the China-Australia University Consortium for Engineering Education, and the Association of Commonwealth Universities. It is the largest comprehensive university on Australia’s west coast and has been rated as one of Australia’s top universities by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).
With over 40,000 enrolled students from Australia and 105 countries worldwide, Curtin is renowned globally for its vibrant and dynamic learning environment. It is one of the most culturally diverse universities in Australia,with 25% of its students being international students. Curtin’s Business School is the largest and most comprehensive business school in Western Australia, holding triple accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS, and EFMD.
Our recommended programmes —
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Duration: 4 years full-time
Intake: February and July each year
Academic requirements: completion of Year 12 or equivalent
Language requirements: IELTS overall 7.5, minimum 8.0 for listening and speaking, 7.0 for reading and writing, or equivalent
Tuition fees: $31,000 per year
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Duration: 4 years full-time
Intake: February and July each year
Academic requirements: completion of Year 12 or equivalent
Language requirements: IELTS overall 7.0, minimum 7.0 in each band or equivalent
Tuition fees: $36,600 per year
Master of Social Work
Duration: 2 years full-time
Intake: July each year
Academic requirements: bachelor’s degree in a social science-related field
Language requirements: IELTS overall 7.0, minimum 7.0 in each band or equivalent
Tuition fees: $40,500 per year
ECU — Edith Cowan University
Edith Cowan University (ECU), with its main campus in Perth, is known for its modern, innovative approach to education and is a dynamic public university with a strong arts and academic culture. The university is named after Edith Dircksey Cowan, Australia’s first female Member of Parliament, and is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
Faculties
The university has 8 faculties:
School of Business and Law
School of Arts and Humanities
School of Engineering
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
School of Nursing and Midwifery
School of Natural Sciences
School of Education
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Duration: 4 years full-time
Intake: February and July each year
Academic requirements: completion of Year 12 or equivalent
Language requirements: IELTS overall 7.0, minimum 7.0 in each band or equivalent
Tuition fees: $34,650 per year
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies)
Duration: 4 years full-time
Intake: February each year
Academic requirements: completion of Year 12 or equivalent
Language requirements: IELTS overall 7.5, minimum 8.0 for listening and speaking, 7.0 for reading and writing, or equivalent
Tuition fees: $33,550 per year
Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
Duration: 2 years full-time
Intake: February and July each year
Academic requirements: bachelor’s degree in any field
Language requirements: IELTS overall 7.5, minimum 8.0 for listening and speaking, 7.0 for reading and writing, or equivalent
Tuition fees: $33,550 per year
Stanley College
Stanley College is a well-regarded private college in Western Australia. Its culinary programmes are designed to train professional chefs, with the key advantage being thatyou can obtain a hospitality management diploma in just 2 years, at a very affordable tuition fee.All culinary students undertake their training at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Western Cookery
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
Diploma of Hospitality Management
Duration: 2 years full-time
Intake: January, March, May, August, and October each year
Academic requirements: completion of secondary school
Language requirements: IELTS overall 5.0 or equivalent
Tuition fees: $21,300 for two years — just $10,650 per year.
Community Services
Certificate III in Community Services
Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)
Duration: 2 years full-time
Intake: January, February, April, May, July, August, October, and November each year
Academic requirements: completion of secondary school
Language requirements: IELTS overall 5.5 or equivalent
Tuition fees: $18,000 for two years — just $9,000 per year.
You can choose from different pathway streams according to your interests and goals:
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Certificate III in Community Services
Early Childhood Education
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Duration: 2 years full-time
Intake: multiple intakes each month
Academic requirements: completion of secondary school
Language requirements: IELTS overall 5.5 or equivalent
Tuition fees: $17,800 for two years — just $8,900 per year.
If you’re interested in any of the above courses and would like to find out more
please contact our consultants below
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