Professional Year Program

Professional Year in Information Technology

A job-readiness program for ICT graduates on a 485 visa — combining professional training with a real Australian workplace internship, delivered on behalf of the ACS.

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Internship220 hours
Delivered withACS
Eligibility485 / Bridging
Campuses4 cities
Course overview

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.

It blends structured professional and workplace training with a genuine Australian internship, helping graduates bridge the gap between study and an ICT career. All applications must be submitted no later than 3 working days prior to the intake start date.

ACS
Delivered on behalf of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Am I eligible?

This program is for former international ICT students issued a 485 Skilled Graduate Visa; holders of a Bridging Visa A or B may also apply. To enrol, you'll need to provide the following certified documents:

  • Copy of your passport.
  • Copy of your 485 Temporary Graduate Visa (Graduate Work or Post-Study Work stream) or Bridging 485 Visa.
  • Academic Transcript and Completion Letter evidencing an ICT-related Bachelor or Master degree from an Australian institution (minimum 2 years' full-time study in Australia).
  • English Language Proficiency test results meeting the DHA "Competent English" requirement.
All students must also undertake a face-to-face pre-enrolment interview with the accredited provider to confirm course suitability and viability.

How to apply

 

Read the terms

Review the QIBA Terms & Conditions and Refund Policy.

 

Submit your application

Fill out the PYP application form with your details and documents.

 

Pre-enrolment interview

A face-to-face interview is compulsory. You'll select preferred days and times when you receive your Letter of Offer.

 

Receive your offer & enrol

Once your completed application and payment are received, you'll be invited to interview and issued a Confirmation of Enrolment to commence class.

Internship

The internship component requires every ICT candidate to complete a minimum of 220 placement hours in an Australian workplace — generally 3 days per week over at least 12 weeks.

Alongside the placement, candidates complete the ACS online course (PE Online), which offers further insight into the ICT profession and provides mentoring to enhance the internship experience.

Before you start

100% module completion required

Candidates must successfully complete all classroom modules — maintaining 100% attendance and competency — before they are eligible to commence the internship component.

Pricing & payment options

Fees are in Australian dollars. Choose an upfront payment or a fee-free instalment plan across the program.

Sydney & Brisbane
$8,000 upfront
Instalment plan — $8,650
Upfront$1,650
Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20$1,400 each
Total$8,650
Canberra & Hobart
$11,000 upfront
Instalment plan — from $11,150
Upfront (weekday $1,650 / weekend $1,900)
Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20$1,900 each
Total$11,150–$11,400

Locations & start dates

New intakes align with the start of a new module. Select a campus to see upcoming start dates.

DayIntake dateEnd date
Monday06/07/202614/06/2027
20/07/202628/06/2027
03/08/202612/07/2027
24/08/202609/08/2027
07/09/202623/08/2027
05/10/202620/09/2027
Tuesday07/07/202601/06/2027
21/07/202615/06/2027
11/08/202606/07/2027
01/09/202607/08/2027
WednesdayTBATBA
Thursday09/07/202617/06/2027
30/07/202608/07/2027
20/08/202619/08/2027
Saturday04/07/202612/06/2027
11/07/202619/06/2027
25/07/202603/07/2027
01/08/202610/07/2027
15/08/202631/07/2027
29/08/202614/08/2027
12/09/202628/08/2027
12/09/202628/08/2027
03/10/202618/09/2027
17/10/202602/10/2027
07/11/202623/10/2027
Sunday12/07/202620/06/2027
26/07/202604/07/2027
02/08/202611/07/2027
16/08/202601/08/2027
30/08/202615/08/2027
20/09/202605/09/2027
04/10/202619/09/2027
DayIntake dateEnd date
Saturday11/07/202619/06/2027
25/07/202603/07/2027
15/08/202631/07/2027
05/09/202621/08/2027
DayIntake dateEnd date
Monday06/07/202614/06/2027
27/07/202605/07/2027
10/08/202626/07/2027
07/09/202630/08/2027
12/10/202604/10/2027
TuesdayTBATBA
Wednesday01/07/202609/07/2027
22/07/202630/06/2027
12/08/202621/07/2027
02/09/202611/08/2027
Saturday04/07/202612/06/2027
18/07/202626/06/2027
08/08/202624/07/2027
22/08/202607/08/2027
19/09/202604/09/2027
Sunday05/07/202613/06/2027
26/07/202604/07/2027
16/08/202601/08/2027
06/09/202629/08/2027
20/09/202612/09/2027

 

DayIntake dateEnd date
Saturday04/07/202612/06/2027
01/08/202610/07/2027
05/09/202621/08/2027
26/09/202611/09/2027
Sunday12/07/202620/06/2027
26/07/202604/07/2027
16/08/202601/08/2027
30/08/202615/08/2027
20/09/202605/09/2027
11/10/202603/10/2027
Monday06/07/202614/06/2027
03/08/202612/07/2027
07/09/202623/08/2027
28/09/202613/09/2027
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