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.
    • 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 – IELTS (minimum overall 6.0, no band below 6.0), PTE (equivalent), 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

    • Upfront payment $8,500
    (Instalment option)
    • Instalment Weekday classes $9,000
    • Instalment Option Weekend classes $9,000

    INSTALMENT PAYMENT PLAN: SYDNEY & BRISBANE

    Weekday classes:

    Application Feewaived
    Upfront payment$1,500
    Week 4 payment$1,500
    Week 8 payment$1,500
    Week 12 payment$1,500
    Week 16 Payment$1,500
    Week 20 Payment$1,500
    Total$9,000

    Weekend classes:

    Application Feewaived
    Upfront payment$1,500
    Week 4 payment$1,500
    Week 8 payment$1,500
    Week 12 payment$1,500
    Week 16 Payment$1,500
    Week 20 Payment$1,500
    Total$9,000

     

     

    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 Feewaived
    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 Feewaived
    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

    Brisbane
    New Intake Dates are shown below.

    These dates align with the start of a new module.

     

     

     

    Days Intake DateEnd Date
    Saturday18/10/202503/10/2026
    08/11/202524/10/2026
    22/11/202507/11/2026
    13/12/202528/11/2026

    Class Location: Brisbane

    Level 23
    343 Albert Street
    Brisbane QLD 4000

    New Intake Dates are shown below.

    These dates align with the start of a new module.

     

     

     

    Days Intake DateEnd Date
    Monday06/10/202521/09/2026
    20/10/202505/10/2026
    03/11/202519/10/2026
    24/11/202509/11/2026
    Tuesday21/10/202529/09/2026
    04/11/202513/10/2026
    18/11/202527/10/2026
    09/12/202517/11/2026
    Wednesday05/11/202521/10/2026
    26/11/202511/11/2026
    21/01/202623/12/2026
    Saturday11/10/202526/09/2026
    25/10/202510/10/2026
    15/11/202531/10/2026
    06/12/202521/11/2026
    20/12/202505/12/2026
    Sunday19/10/202504/10/2026
    02/11/202518/10/2026
    23/11/202508/11/2026
    30/11/202515/11/2026
    14/12/202529/11/2026

    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 DateEnd Date
    Saturday18/10/202503/10/2026
    01/11/202517/10/2026
    Sunday26/10/202511/10/2026
    09/11/202525/10/2026
    23/11/202508/11/2026
    14/12/202529/11/2026
    11/01/202613/12/2026

    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 DateEnd Date
    Monday03/11/202519/10/2026
    17/11/202502/11/2026
    01/12/202516/112026
    05/01/202607/12/2026
    19/01/202621/12/2026
    Tuesday14/10/202529/09/2026
    04/11/202520/10/2026
    18/11/202503/11/2026
    09/12/202524/11/2026
    Wednesday22/10/202530/09/2026
    05/11/202514/10/2026
    19/11/202504/11/2026
    10/12/202518/11/2026
    Thursday23/10/202508/10/2026
    06/11/202522/10/2026
    27/11/202512/11/2026
    Saturday25/10/202510/10/2026
    08/11/202524/10/2026
    22/11/202507/11/2026
    29/11/202514/11/2026
    13/12/202528/11/2026
    Sunday23/11/202508/11/2026
    14/12/202529/11/2026
    11/01/202613/12/2026

    Class Location

    QIBA Sydney CBD Campus

    Level 10 140 Elizabeth Street

    Sydney NSW 2000

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