For students preparing to study in Australia or wanting to do another degree, while consideringa prestigious university and a major they love, many also hope to have the chance to getAustralian PR after graduation, so they can live, work and settle in Australia. So are there regions where you can fulfil the dream of attending a Go8 university, study a good major that’s easy to find work in, and also enjoy a strong migration advantage?
The answer is yes! This article will introducemigration-friendly majors at Go8 universities in regional areas(and many postgraduate migration-friendly programmesdon’t require a related bachelor’s background)
Designated regional areas aren’t actually “remote” or “far away”
Here, we’d also like to explain that “regional” doesn’t mean poor or underdeveloped —many areas are classified as regional because falling birth rates have left local labour shortages and created huge demand for outside talent — in fact, many capital cities fall under designated regional-area classifications.The government also encourages international students to live, study and work locally,and offers migration or work-visa benefits accordingly.
Advantages for international students in the new regional areas
1. The chance to apply for a 190 or 491 visa as a graduate in that state after graduation
2. Graduates in the new regional areas have the opportunity to gain an extra year on their work visa
3. 5 bonus points for 2 years of study in a regional area
Beyond the migration advantages, the expanded regional-area classification also brings a number of excellent universities within its scope — meeting students’ needs for both study and migration.
ACT
Australian National University
Let’s start by introducing the Australian National University (ANU), located in the ACT
ANU, established in 1946, is located inCanberra, the capital of Australia, a world-renowned top-tier institution of higher learning, and alsoa member of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities, the International Alliance of Research Universities, and the Group of Eight (Go8).It is the only university in Australia to hold national-university status.
ANU is located in Australia’s capital, and under the new regional-area classification, the ACT falls within a regional jurisdiction — giving ANU students a migration advantage after graduation.
ACT State Nomination Migration
According to the latest data released on 1 September, Matrix issued 12 invitations for the 190 and 59 invitations for the 491 in this round.Accounting, auditing, ICT, civil engineering, graphic design and other such occupations all received invitations!Under the Matrix scoring system, local graduates have a big advantage.
At the same time, on the list published by the ACT in May 2021,the Critical Skill List, several computing-related fields are listed, and ICT occupations can be invited even with a lower score!For ACT state nomination, having your nominated occupation on the critical skill list is an especially important consideration.
ICT
So, let’s recommend some relevant majors at ANU
Master of Computing — Master’s degree in Computing, 2-year programme
Accredited by the ACS assessing authority
This major suits students without a computing background who want to pursue an IT-related degree, as well as those with a relevant IT background whowant to broaden and deepen their existing IT knowledge. Students can choose one fromartificial intelligence, computer systems, computing fundamentals, data science, design and software development, machine learning, and professional computing as their major.
If a student has a relevantcomputing bachelor’s background, they may be eligible for course exemptions.
Entry requirements:
– A GPA of 5/7, or a GPA of 4/7 with 3+ years of work experience.
– ANU admits on a competitive basis, so meeting the GPA requirement doesn’t guarantee an offer.
If you’re not sure whether you meet ANU’s entry requirements, feel free to contact me for an assessment.
Language requirement: IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6, or PTE 64 overall with no component below 55.You need to meet this English requirement before you can submit your application.
Tuition: AUD 47,754 per year
Master of Business Information Systems — Master’s degree in Business Information Systems, 2-year programme
Also accredited by the ACS assessing authority
This programme isa business and IT fusion programme. You can choose one major from business information systems, computing fundamentals, and core management.Suited to students with a business bachelor’s background, with the opportunity for course exemptions.
Entry requirements
– A GPA of 5/7
– Or complete a graduate certificate programme with a GPA of 5/7
– Or complete the Evidence-Based Management EdX MicroMasters final assessment with a score of 70%
– A GMAT score of 550+ or 3+ years of relevant work experience can also count in your favour.
The language requirement is the same as for the Computing programme — you need to meet it before you can apply.
Tuition: AUD 46,512 per year
For ACT state nomination, having your nominated occupation on the critical list is extremely important — so when choosing a major, be sure to reference this list as much as possible.
SA
University of Adelaide
The University of Adelaide (The University of Adelaide), known for short as Adelaide Uni, founded in 1874, is Australia’s third-oldest university, located inAdelaide, the capital of South Australia. The university isa member of the Group of Eight (Go8) and the Association of Commonwealth Universities, a world-class, top-tier comprehensive institution of higher learning, and alsoone of the six sandstone universities.
The University of Adelaide’s campus is located right in the Adelaide CBD, with its own campus in the city centre.
SA State Nomination Migration
Submitted on 17 August 2021, invited for the 190 on 18 August 2021, in the occupation ofRegistered Nurse nec,invitation score of 75+5.
Submitted on 3 August 2021, invited for the 190 on 9 August 2021, in the occupation ofWelfare workerinvitation score of 70+5
Submitted on 12 August 2021, invited on 17 August 2021, in the occupation ofFinance Broker, with an invitation score of 65+5.
Within as little as 1 day to 1 week of submission, eligible applicants received their invitations, andthe occupations involved are also fairly wide-ranging. Combined with South Australia’s pleasant living environment, it really is a great destination for study and migration.
For major recommendations, note that most occupations under SA state nomination require work experience.So we recommend majors with good employment prospects and plenty of job openings.(Outstanding SA graduates may be exempt from the work experience requirement)
Nursing/Teaching
Master of Clinical Nursing — Master’s degree in Clinical Nursing
One of the few accredited postgraduate nursing programmes available.
Doesn’t require a nursing bachelor’s background
Intake is only once a year, in February, and after completing the programme graduates have the opportunity to work inoperating theatres, emergency departments and many other healthcare settings. They can also take onacute care, aged care, or mental health careand similar areas.
Entry criteria
English: IELTS 7 in all four bands, or PTE 65 in all four skills.
Your bachelor’s degree must be in a non-nursing field
and you also need to complete university-level prerequisite courses such as human physiology or anatomy (these prerequisites are critical for students with no nursing background — besides meeting the entry requirement, they also give you a basic grounding in biology and anatomy).
Tuition: AUD 46,000 per year
MMaster of Teaching (Middle and Secondary) — Master’s degree in Secondary Education
2-year master’s degree
Accredited by AITSL
The programme also offers an accelerated model, which can be completed in 1.5 years
and includes 70 days of placement in South Australian schools as well as a research component,helping students adapt to the workplace more easily after graduation.
Entry requirements
Students’ bachelor’s degree must meet a GPA of 4.5.They also need to have studied in a teachable subject area.
Common teachable subject areas in South Australian secondary schools include: accounting, agricultural science, biology, business studies, chemistry, Chinese, classroom music, economics, earth and environmental science, English, English as a second language, languages (e.g. French, Spanish, Vietnamese, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Modern Greek), geography, history, information technology, instrumental music, mathematics, physics, psychology, science, and media.
For example, if Student A studied accounting at bachelor’s level, after completing this postgraduate teaching degree they could teach accounting in a secondary school.
Language requirement: IELTS 7 in all four bands, or PTE 65 in all four skills
You’ll also need to sit the literacy and numeracy test for teaching and provide a statement of teaching capability, so interested students should plan their application timeline well in advance.
Tuition: AUD 40,000 per year
Scholarships!!!
In fact, the University of Adelaide could be called the most “generous” of the Go8 universities when it comes to scholarships.Many of our students have received scholarships covering a quarter of their tuition fees when applying for postgraduate study.
SA state nomination generally requires relevant SA work experience (with an exemption policy for outstanding graduates), so choosing a major with good employment prospects is essential. If you’re interested, feel free to message me privately.
WA
University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA), established in 1911, is located in the major city on Australia’s west coast —Perth, the capital of Western Australia,and is a world-renowned, top-tier research university, one of Australia’s most historic, iconic and prestigiousleading research universities, a member of Australia’sGroup of Eight (Go8),and at the same time, one of Australia’s six sandstone universities.
WA State Nomination Migration
WA state nomination is divided into two streams: General, and Local Graduate.
Compared to the General stream,the Local Graduate stream offers more favourable treatment — not only is the score requirement lower, but the required length of work experience or job offer is also shorter.
Of course, within the Local Graduate stream,the higher your AQF qualification level, the better. This means PhD graduates receive the most favourable treatment, followed by honours degree holders, then bachelor’s degree holders, and so on.
Engineering
WA has a large number of engineering job vacancies, so many engineering students receive job offers even before graduating. Oil and mining companies are especially keen on engineering graduates.
Master of Professional Engineering — Master’s degree in Professional Engineering
A 3-year programme,students with a relevant engineering background can gain exemptions to shorten it to 2 years.
This major is accredited by the Engineers Australia (EA) assessing authority
This major offers a wide range of specialisations:biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, mining engineering, and software engineering.Students also need to complete an 8-12 week internship in order to graduate.
Entry requirements
A bachelor’s degree in engineering. (These students can apply for course exemptions)
Or a bachelor’s degree involving engineering, physics, mathematics or a related field
Or completion of the pre-master’s engineering preparatory coursework
Or completion of UWA’s Diploma in Engineering Science.
IELTS requirement: 6.5 overall with no band below 6, or PTE 64, with reading and writing 59, listening and speaking 54
Tuition: AUD 42,200 per year
If you’re interested in UWA, feel free to contact us for an assessment — there are other majors we can recommend too.
All three of these universities are members of Australia’s Go8 and rank highly in world university rankings. Not only can theygive students a prestigious study-abroad credential, they also open up unlimited possibilities for future migration, with the benefit of local-graduate preferential policies!
If you’re interested, please message me privately to plan a study-and-migration plan tailored to you.
For any study-related questions — studying in Australia, the UK, Canada or New Zealand, further study or transfers, study at a young age, visa matters, migration pathways, studying in regional areas, and more —feel free to add Newstars senior consultant Faye on WeChat, QEAC No. O805.
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