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Professional Year Program

Swinburne College offers a highly sought after Professional Year Program (SMIPA or ACS) which is especially designed for you to provide an insight into the Australian workplace and which, once completed, will make it easier for you to gain employment in Australia.  You will gain invaluable exposure to the Australian workplace culture and develop the necessary skills to find and keep a job in Australia.

If you are a Swinburne University graduate, you will receive a discount of an extra $1,270 on the whole program. If you accept your offer of a place in the Program by the cut off date for the September 2013 intake, you will not have to pay the $250 enrolment fee.

The Program runs for 44 weeks with its next intake beginning September 2013 (date to be confirmed).  The program provides a sequential schedule including:

  • Practical training and workshops
  • A 12-week industry internship arranged for you so you gain practical experience working in Australia.  We have a 100% placement record for the internship component for this essential part of the program.
  • No Application Fee
  • Instalment plan for fees
  • Networking opportunities and professional development opportunities
  • Ongoing career support after the program
  • Free access to online IELTS preparation course (optional)
Entry requirements
  • A Bachelor or Master degree from an Australian tertiary institution (as a result of at least two years study in Australia)
  • IELTS 6.0 (Academic or General), no band below 6.0
  • Skills Assessment –from one of the following organisations as relevant:
    • Australian Computer Society
    • CPA Australia
    • Institute of Chartered Accountants
    • Institute of Public Accountants
  • Skilled – Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 485) or Bridging Visa A. NOTE: Student Visa holders are not eligible
  • Application interview

Dates and Location
The next intakes commences in September 2013
Classes are held at Hawthorn Campus

More Information

Click here for the brochure
Learn more about the Professional Year Program SMIPA
Learn more about the Professional Year Program ACS
Download application form

For more information please email international@swinburne.edu.au
T: 1800 897 973 (within Australia)
+61 3 86767002 (outside Australia)

or contact Miz Wescott  email:  mgwescott@swinburne.edu.au 

Swinburne College programs are only available to international students. Domestic students should visit www.future.swinburne.edu.au for more information about Swinburne courses.

CPA Australia
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
Institute of Public Accountants
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
 

Professional Year Programs
 

Swinburne College programs are available to local and international students. Domestic students should visit www.future.swinburne.edu.au for more information about Swinburne courses.