UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
How is undergraduate study different from postgraduate study?
The first studies undertaken at university are generally referred to as undergraduate studies, designed to introduce students to the knowledge base within a specific discipline. A Bachelor’s degree is the name of an award given to students upon completion of their undergraduate studies.
Postgraduate study refers to the range of courses available to students who have completed undergraduate studies. It requires a higher level of understanding, greater independence and more specialised knowledge than undergraduate study. Graduates with a Postgraduate degree are considered to be more highly qualified as a result.
What course should you choose? Vocational courses are run by private colleges, TAFE (Technical and Further Education) state schools and some universities. Schools offer different levels of vocational education, depending on the duration of the course, price and location.
Education can last from several months to 2 years, and the cost ranges from around AU $ 2,000 to around AU $ 7,000 for one semester (i.e. half a school year). Duration of courses at individual levels of professional qualifications:
Certificate I – (12 weeks – 15 weeks)
Certificate II – (15 weeks – 26 weeks)
Certificate III – (26 weeks – 2 years)
Certificate IV – (26 weeks – 2 years)
Diploma – (26 weeks – 2 years)
Advanced Diploma – (26 weeks – 2 years)
Graduate certificate or graduate diploma (26 weeks – 2 years)
What to consider when choosing a school?
Choosing the right school should depend on your future professional and private plans. The offer differs not only in the level of professional qualifications, price, but also in duration, intensity and employment statistics for graduates. In many fields, especially in regional Australia, it is possible to partially cover the costs of education through government funding.
Further learning opportunities.
Most schools, apart from the so-called General English (general language skills at various levels), offers EAP (English for Academic Purposes), specialist (e.g. medical or business English) courses, as well as exam preparation IELTS, TOEFL, OET and Cambridge ESOL (PET , FCE, CAE and CPE).
VET courses entry requirements.
To apply for vocational course you must speak English at the level specified by the school. If English is not your strength yet, as in the case of application for studies, you will usually get permission to study after completing the ELICOS course. You will also be required to provide a high school diploma and sometimes previous work experience. The school year lasts two semesters. Most courses start in February and July; this does not apply to short courses that may be organized several times a year. Enrollment lasts all year.
Student Visa Application
Depending on the time you want to spend in Australia and your further post-educational plans, we will present you with the best visa options for you. We will help you free of charge in preparing the application for a student visa. Remember that you can consult your needs with us without leaving your home. If you are interested in a long-term and comprehensive visa plan, we invite you to book a paid visa consultation online (through a secure connection) from anywhere in the world, during the working hours of our Australian offices. The cost of consultation is AU $ 120.
Associate Degree
Duration – 2 years Entry requirements – 12 year high school completed, III certificate or IV certificate in Australia or high school diploma in Poland. Details – Associate Degree is a short-term study program that can help you develop your career if you are already working and you do not have time to undergo training to obtain a full Bachelor Degree. Associate Degree can be a path to obtain a bachelor’s degree or preparation for obtaining an Advanced Diploma in specialized industry training. As part of the Associate Degree, theory, basics in a given field, including basic skills related to employment, are being studied.
Bachelor Degree
Bachelor Degree (Honours)
Duration – 5 years Prerequisites – Bachelor (Bachelor Degree) Details – If you are particularly successful in undergraduate studies, your university may allow you to enter an additional year of study so that you can graduate with honors.
