Professional Year Information Technology
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.
General Information
Am I Eligible?
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 ACTIVE Bridging 485 Visa A. You cannot commence the Professional Year Course on an active Student Visa/Bridging Visa ‘Inactive’.
- 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 36), IELTS (minimum overall 6.0 Academic or General, no band below 5.0), TOEFL or OET (equivalent)
All students are also required to undertake an application interview with the accredited provider to ensure course suitability and viability.
Internship
ICT student are required to perform 220 hours over a 12 week period (3 days per week for 12 weeks). IT student’s internship corresponds with the ACS online course which must be commenced no later than the 30th week of the Professional Year Program.
Students complete an online course with the ACS during their internship, offering further insight into ICT and receive mentoring to enhance the internship experience.
Pricing and Payment Options
Price structure in Australian dollars for Professional Year (ICT) offered in Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin, Canberra and Hobart.
- PAYMENT OPTIONS:
- Sydney and Brisbane
| Upfront payment | $11,000 |
| Instalment payments | $11,500 |
- INSTALMENT PAYMENT PLAN:
| Application Fee | waived |
| Upfront payment | $1,500 |
| Week 4 payment | $2,000 |
| Week 8 payment | $2,000 |
| Week 12 payment | $2,000 |
| Week 16 Payment | $2,000 |
| Week 20 Payment | $2,000 |
| Total | $11,500 |
- PAYMENT OPTIONS:
- Darwin, Canberra and Hobart (see Hobart & Canberra Promotional Offer above)
| Upfront payment | $12,930 |
| Instalment payments | $12,930 |
- INSTALMENT PAYMENT PLAN:
| Application Fee | waived |
| Upfront payment | $2,930 |
| Week 4 payment | $2,000 |
| Week 8 payment | $2,000 |
| Week 12 payment | $2,000 |
| Week 16 Payment | $2,000 |
| Week 20 Payment | $2,000 |
| Total | $12,930 |
How to Apply
Step 1
Read the QIBA Terms & Conditions and Refund Policy
Step 2
Fill out our application form and send it to py.enrolments@qiba.edu.au along with all required documentation
Step 3
You will be issued a letter of offer once you submit your application.
If correct documentation has been submitted and payment has been made, you will then be issued with a Confirmation of Enrolment and will be able to commence class.
Locations and Start Dates
Brisbane
Class Location
Oakwood Hotel & Apartments
Brisbane
15 Ivory Lane
Brisbane QLD 4000
Canberra
Class Location
Medina Conference Room
11 Giles St
Kingston ACT 2604
Hobart
Class Location
Best Western
156 Bathurst Street
Hobart TAS 7000
Sydney CBD
Class Location
QIBA Sydney CBD Campus
Level 7 114-120 Castlereagh St
Sydney NSW 2000
Delivered on behalf of the Australian Computer Society (ACS)
