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Thanks for the link. Yeah looking at MTeach Primary at Edith Cowan in Perth. It's an accredited course.

Ok, thanks. If that's the case then it certainly would make balancing the finances a lot better.

@partnership I thought that was only if I was doing a Masters by research which I'm not doing. Will have to look into that again then. Thanks

@ramot Thanks for your reply. I would be studying a masters by coursework (not by research) so as far as I can see the 40hr/ fortnight applies. During the holidays we can work as much as we want/ can get! Sounds like your son did really well. I've kind of explained a bit more above relating to studying at home etc. Thanks again

@Ausvisitor Thanks for your comments. I'm aware of both the high costs of studying as an international student and the limitations on working hours as a student/ partner of a student. My sister is a citizen in Perth and that will offset a bit of the costs. Breaking even would be great but at the end of the day the qualification is a bit of an investment I suppose. Will definitely be taking your advice on speaking to a MARA agent as I have plenty of experience of education sales agents! Thanks again

@Marisawright Thanks for your honest and thorough advice. Sorry, I probably should've given a bit more context, but was worried about making it too long! It's not so much that I'm studying just to get a visa to try to migrate to Australia. I need a career change and teaching is what I want to do so will need a qualification regardless of where I get it. I'm originally from Scotland, but have lived in SE Asia for 12 years so even to study an equivalent course in Scotland I'd have to pay international fees (granted they are around 40% cheaper than in Australia). I won't be able to make the course in Scotland this year anyway. I totally understand what you mean about 2 years being a long time in the immigration world and that things like visa requirements can and do change i.e., however I don't feel that the time/ money would be a total waste if I couldn't stay permanently in Australia as I'd have a qualification which would allow me to move back to SE Asia and work there if I wasn't able to stay in Oz past the original study time. My preference, though, if it's possible would be to stay long-term in Oz. I guess I'm thinking about the best case scenario above. That I could successfully complete the course and if when I do the requirements for the 485 haven't changed and I'm lucky enough to get work as a primary school teacher then I may have the qualifications and experience which would make a more permanent stay at least a possibility. Maybe I'm thinking too far ahead at the moment and need to deal with just the student visa. Lots to ponder... Thanks again.

Hi all, New to the forum and it’s a great source of info so thanks! Hoping for some guidance. 1. Looking at applying for a student visa (Masters of Teaching Primary, 2-year course, starting Feb 2021). De-facto partner coming with me. Visa looks relatively straightforward, not so much the money involved with uni and finding part-time jobs. (May have some questions about the visa later.) Appreciate the future is uncertain in terms of whether we would even be able to enter Australia around Jan 2021, but just have to wait for now I suppose. 2. My understanding is that upon successful graduation I can apply for a Temporary Graduate Post-study work visa (485) allowing us to stay and work for 2 years and then 1 more year if I studied regionally (Perth). 3. After that it gets more complicated and I get that it’s a long way away but we’re looking at ways of staying permanently. Primary teacher is not on the skills list for the 189 visa but it is on the WA graduate occupation list. Am I right in saying that IF I studied for 2 years, worked for 2/3 years as a primary teacher the visas that are possible are 190, 491 (and possibly the 191 once it starts)? A lot can happen before then but just trying to gauge if there is a way. Thanks in advance.