Australia provides numerous educational streams including associate courses helping in attaining the general education and skills in certain discipline. These courses act as a transition between secondary education, and bachelor’s degrees, making them useful and affordable to upgrade skills, and increase employment opportunities.
Successful completion
Post Secondary Studies/Higher Secondary Education/Year 12
IELTS 5.5 bands
(with no individual band below 5.0) or equivalent
These are commonly the two-year programs which aim at preparing the students for the respective job markets. They address different disciplines such as Business, healthcare, engineering and information technology, thus enabling students to proceed to higher classes or get immediate employment. Some of the examples include:Some of the examples include:
Graduating students are eligible for upto 100% credits transfer to relevant Bachelors degrees. For example if you study Associate Degree in Business from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) you can get an advanced standing and finish your Bachelors of Business degree in 1 year instead of 3.
Graduates of associate courses can pursue various entry-level roles in their chosen field or continue their studies in a bachelor's program. Career outcomes include positions such as:
The University of Melbourne
TAFE NSW
RMIT University
Box Hill Institute
Completing an associate course can be a stepping stone to further studies, leading to eligibility for skilled migration pathways. By pursuing higher education and gaining relevant work experience, graduates can enhance their chances of obtaining permanent residency.
This PR pathway could be through following visas:
The tuition fee for an associate degree is usually between AUD 20,000 - AUD 40,000 per year.
High school diploma, year 12 or higher secondary school certificate. The IELTS requirement is 5.5 bands and no individual band less than 5.0
The most common in demand roles after an associate degree are Administrative assistants and junior technicians.
The time to obtain PR varies based on individual circumstances, but skilled graduates can often apply within 2-4 years of relevant work experience.
There are various career opportunities and pathways to further education. Graduates can begin their careers at an entry-level position within their industry and, after completing their bachelor's degree, can advance in their field by leveraging both their degree and accumulated industry experience.