Education System

The education system in Australia provides top-notch opportunities for International students seeking world-class academic and individual experience. It provides qualitative education which is highly regarded and widely recognized all over. Australia offers diverse courses, which cover 12 years of primary and secondary education. There is a vast range of study courses available in Australian education, which includes traditional academic programs in addition to further practical and vocational courses.

These courses are offered by TAFE (Technical and Further Education) colleges and other private institutions. The tenure of VET courses can be one or two years depending on the field of study and knowledge of employment experience.

Diploma: It is a 1-2 year full-time course of study that offers high professional qualifications. Diploma under AQF is a dual-sector qualification – higher education sector and vocational education & training sector. A diploma of the higher education sector is dependent on the selection of the academic program by the functional focus that provides general or specified training for employment at a high professional level. They can coherent to advanced diploma courses and can provide advanced standing or credit transfer (usually one year) into a Bachelor’s Degree program.
Advanced Diploma: It is a specialized level requirement that needs 2 years of full-time study. Advanced Diploma under AQF is a dual-sector qualification – higher education sector and vocational education & training sector. Advanced Diploma of the higher education sector has units from Bachelor’s degree course that provides exit point with a stand-alone requirement with an option to pursue their bachelor’s degree. Advanced Diplomas can provide advanced standing or credit transfer (usually two years) into a Bachelor’s Degree program.
Associate Degree: This course of study needs the eligibility of 2 years of full-time education program that highlights preliminary research-based expertise of one or more academic disciplines and the progress of standard work skills. An associate degree provides advanced standing or credit transfer (usually two years) into a Bachelor’s Degree program in the same field.

Acquiring a Bachelor’s degree from Australia offers an imposing method of discerning you from your associates. Apart from acquiring a universally recognized university, you can experience a modern and inspiring culture. There are many divisions in Bachelor’s degree of Australia that includes, ‘3-year degrees’, ‘4-year degrees’, ‘professional degrees’, ‘combined degrees’ and ‘Honours degrees’. Despite the length or specifics of the program requirements, all the Bachelor’s degree courses are directed towards similar educational outcomes.

Foundation Courses (For International Students)–It is most suitable for students looking for an Australian Bachelor’s degree for the course of medical/ paramedical/science and do not get the required minimum scores in their Year-12. Normally intake will be during the months of January, June, and October.

Admission for a Master’s degree (postgraduate program) requires completion of a Bachelor’s degree with certain exceptions for pertinent work experience. The qualifications are based on the institution and the course for the Master’s degree adopted. They can be:

Master Degree by Coursework – Entry on the basis of Bachelor Degree, Honours Bachelor Degree or Graduate Diploma
Master Degree by Research – Entry on the basis of Bachelor Honours Degree, Master preliminary year, a research-based Graduate Diploma or equivalent research experience, and
Professional Master Degree – Entry on the basis of Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate work experience. Entry may also be based on articulation from a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma program

A doctorate degree is the top level of education award offered by Australian universities. It requires a minimum qualification of a Master’s degree in the chosen field of study. Conversely, students’ degrees with work experiences should articulate the knowledge of the discipline in which students plan to initiate their research.
Research Doctorate– Entry on the basis of a research or part-research Master Degree or a Bachelor Honours Degree (First or Second Class, Upper Division)
Professional doctorate – Entry on the basis of the combination of research and coursework Masters Degree, or by a Bachelor Honours Degree (First or Second Class, Upper Division) or equivalent.

The academic year for Australia commences in the month of February and ends in November. Many universities and colleges also accept enrolments in July. Many universities and vocational institutes conduct semester-end exams in June and November. There is a four to six-week break between semesters and a long summer holiday from December to February. Some institutions operate on a three-semester (trimester) calendar or a four-semester (terms) calendar.

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