Explore Australian university, VET and pathway courses across healthcare, teaching, IT, engineering, accounting, trades, construction, community services and business.
Your course choice should consider your academic background, career goals, budget, professional requirements and, where relevant, future skilled migration options.
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Explore popular study areas and the occupations students may consider after graduation, subject to qualification, registration, skills assessment and visa requirements.
Popular courses: Bachelor of Nursing, Master of Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health and selected health and community services qualifications.
Career areas: Nursing and other regulated health professions, subject to registration and professional requirements.
Popular courses: Bachelor of Education, Master of Teaching, Early Childhood Education and selected graduate pathways.
Career areas: Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary teaching, subject to accreditation and registration requirements.
Popular courses: Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Information Systems.
Career areas: Software development, ICT analysis, cyber security, data and related technology professions.
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Popular courses: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mining, Chemical, Environmental, Mechatronics, Telecommunications and Software Engineering.
Career areas: Professional engineering occupations, with accreditation and skills assessment requirements varying by discipline.
Popular courses: Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Professional Accounting, Master of Accounting and Master of Finance.
Career areas: Accounting, auditing, taxation, finance and related professional roles, subject to professional and skills assessment criteria.
Popular courses: Certificate III in Carpentry, Bricklaying, Wall and Floor Tiling, Plumbing, Electrotechnology, Engineering trades, Automotive and Diploma of Building and Construction.
Career areas: Carpentry, plumbing, electrical, automotive, fabrication and construction-related occupations.
Trade occupations may have specific licensing, workplace and skills assessment requirements that vary by occupation and state or territory.
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Popular options include Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate IV and Diploma of Community Services, Youth Work, Disability Services and Bachelor of Social Work.
Explore Business, Commerce, Business Analytics, Human Resources, Project Management, Marketing, International Business and Supply Chain Management.
Students interested in future skilled migration often research courses connected with occupations in healthcare, teaching, engineering, IT, accounting, trades and selected community-service professions.
| Study Area | Examples of Courses | Possible Professional Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy | Health professions |
| Teaching | Bachelor/Master of Teaching | Primary, Secondary, Early Childhood |
| IT | IT, Computer Science, Cyber Security | ICT professions |
| Engineering | Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Mining | Engineering professions |
| Accounting | Accounting, Professional Accounting | Accounting & finance |
| Trades | Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical | Skilled trades |
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Do not choose a course based only on the claim that an occupation is “in demand”. Consider your previous qualifications, English requirements, course duration, tuition fees, location, registration, professional accreditation, skills assessment, employment opportunities, relevant work experience, state or territory criteria and available visa pathways.
Completing a course does not automatically lead to permanent residence. Skilled migration eligibility depends on the occupation, qualification, skills assessment, registration where applicable, visa criteria and government policies in force at the relevant time.
Compare course options and explore study pathways that fit your academic background, career goals and future plans.
