Professional Year in Information Technology

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What is the Professional Year in IT?

The Professional Year in Computer Science is a job-readiness program aimed at former international ICT students who have been issued a 485 Skilled Graduate Visa. Holders of a Bridging Visa A or B may also apply for entry into the Professional Year.

Terms & Conditions

All applications MUST be submitted no later than 3 working days prior to the intake start date.

General Information

The Professional Year in Computer Science is a job-readiness program aimed at former international ICT students who have been issued a 485 Skilled Graduate Visa. Holders of a Bridging Visa A or B may also apply for entry into the Professional Year.

To enrol ensure you can provide the following necessary certified documents:

  • Copy of Passport
  • Copy of 485 Temporary Graduate Visa (either Graduate Work or Post-Study Work stream) or Bridging 485 Visa A.
  • Academic Transcript and Completion Letter evidencing completion of your ICT-related Bachelor or Master degree from an Australian Institution (minimum of 2 years’ full-time study in Australia)
  • English Language Proficiency Test Results – PTE (minimum overall 50, no band below 50), IELTS (minimum overall 6.0, no band below 6.0), TOEFL or OET (equivalent)

All students are also required to undertake a face-to-face pre-enrolment interview with the accredited provider to ensure course suitability and viability.

Step 1
Read the QIBA Terms & Conditions and Refund Policy

Terms & Conditions

Step 2
Fill out our PYP application form.

Step 3
A face-to-face pre-enrolment interview is compulsory. Applicants will be asked to select preferred days and times when they receive a Letter of Offer.

Step 4
You will be issued a Letter of Offer once you submit your completed application.

If correct documentation has been submitted and payment has been made, you will receive an invitation to attend a face-to-face pre-enrolment interview. At this time a Confirmation of Enrolment will be issued, and you will be able to commence class.

The Internship component of the Professional Year Program requires all ICT candidates to complete a minimum 220 placement hours in the workplace. Generally, the candidates will engage in this Internship over 3 days per week for a minimum of 12 weeks.

All candidates complete an online course with the ACS in conjunction with their Internship. This ACS online course (PE Online) offers further insight into ICT and provides mentoring to enhance the candidates Internship experience.

Price structure in Australian dollars for Professional Year (ICT) offered in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart and Gold Coast locations.

 

PAYMENT OPTIONS: SYDNEY, BRISBANE & GOLD COAST

  • Upfront payment $8,000
(Instalment option: Add $150)
  • Instalment Weekday classes $8,150
  • Instalment Option Weekend classes $8,400

INSTALMENT PAYMENT PLAN: SYDNEY, BRISBANE & GOLD COAST

Weekday classes:

Application Fee waived
Upfront payment $1,150
Week 4 payment $1,400
Week 8 payment $1,400
Week 12 payment $1,400
Week 16 Payment $1,400
Week 20 Payment $1,400
Total $8,150

Weekend classes:

Application Fee waived
Upfront payment $1,400
Week 4 payment $1,400
Week 8 payment $1,400
Week 12 payment $1,400
Week 16 Payment $1,400
Week 20 Payment $1,400
Total $8,400

 

 

PAYMENT OPTIONS: CANBERRA & HOBART

  • Upfront payment $11,000
(Instalment option: Add $150)
  • Instalment Weekday classes $11,150
  • Instalment Option Weekend classes $11,400


INSTALMENT PAYMENT PLAN: CANBERRA & HOBART

Weekday classes:

Application Fee waived
Upfront payment $1,650
Week 4 payment $1,900
Week 8 payment $1,900
Week 12 payment $1,900
Week 16 Payment $1,900
Week 20 Payment $1,900
Total $11,150

Weekend classes:

Application Fee waived
Upfront payment $1,900
Week 4 payment $1,900
Week 8 payment $1,900
Week 12 payment $1,900
Week 16 Payment $1,900
Week 20 Payment $1,900
Total $11,400

Locations and Start Dates

New Intake Dates are shown below.

These dates align with the start of a new module.

 

Days Intake Date End Date
Sunday 02/06/2024 15/06/2025
07/07/2024 15/06/2025

Class Location: Brisbane Campus

Level 2
108 Margaret Street
Brisbane City QLD 4000

New Intake Dates are shown below.

These dates align with the start of a new module.

 

 

 

Days Intake Date End Date
Saturday 11/05/2024 05/04/2025
25/05/2024 03/05/2025
15/06/2024 24/05/2025
29/06/2024 07/06/2025

Class Location

Suite 203, Level 2, 9 Bay Street,

Southport QLD 4215

New Intake Dates are shown below.

These dates align with the start of a new module.

 

 

Days Intake Date End Date
Monday 17/06/2024 02/06/2025
01/07/2024 16/06/2025
15/07/2024 30/06/2025
Tuesday 28/05/2024 13/05/2025
30/07/2024 15/07/2025
Wednesday 19/06/2024 04/06/2025
10/07/2024 25/06/2025
24/07/2024 09/07/2025
21/08/2024 30/07/2025
Saturday 18/05/2024 03/05/2025
25/05/2024 03/05/2025
01/06/2024 17/05/2025
22/06/2024 07/06/2025
13/07/2024 21/06/2025
Sunday 19/05/2024 11/05/2025
02/06/2024 25/05/2025
23/06/2024 15/06/2025
07/07/2024 15/06/2025

Class Location

Level 1 15 Moore Street,

Canberra ACT 2601

New Intake Dates are shown below.

These dates align with the start of a new module.

 

Days Intake Date End Date
Saturday 25/05/2024 10/05/2025
08/06/2024 24/05/2025
29/06/2024 13/07/2025
13/07/2024 28/06/2025
Sunday 26/05/2024 04/05/2025
02/06/2024 18/05/2025

Class Location

Level 3, 162 Macquarie Street

Hobart TAS 7000

New Intake Dates are shown below.

These dates align with the start of a new module.

 

 

Days Intake Date End Date
Monday 20/05/2024 05/05/2025
03/06/2024 19/05/2025
10/06/2024 26/05/2025
24/06/2024 09/06/2025
15/07/2024 30/06/2025
29/07/2024 14/07/2025
12/08/2024 28/07/2025
Tuesday 02/07/2024 17/06/2025
23/07/2024 08/07/2025
13/08/2024 22/07/2025
Wednesday 05/06/2024 21/05/2025
26/06/2024 04/06/2025
28/08/2024 06/08/2025
Thursday 30/05/2024 15/05/2025
13/06/2024 29/05/2025
04/07/2024 19/06/2025
25/07/2024 03/07/2025
15/08/2024 27/07/2025
Saturday 25/05/2024 03/05/2025
08/06/2024 17/05/2025
15/06/2024 31/05/2025
22/06/2024 31/05/2025
06/07/2024 07/06/2025
13/07/2024 21/06/2025
20/07/2024 21/06/2025
Sunday 26/05/2024 11/05/2025
16/06/2024 01/06/2025
30/06/2024 15/06/2025
07/07/2024 22/06/2025
11/08/2024 06/07/2025

Class Location

QIBA Sydney CBD Campus

Level 10 140 Elizabeth Street

Sydney NSW 2000

Graduation Ceremonies

2024 dates to be confirmed

Graduation ceremonies will be hosted on-campus.

2024 dates to be confirmed

Graduation ceremonies will be hosted on-campus.

2024 dates to be confirmed

Graduation ceremonies will be hosted on-campus

2024 dates to be confirmed

Graduation ceremonies will be hosted on-campus.

2024 dates to be confirmed

Graduation ceremonies will be hosted on-campus.

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