delicatepotatoe Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I'm 28 and a few months off being a permanent citizen here. I missed out on pretty much all of high school in England due to illness. Since I got better I've been doing odd jobs and self-studying programming, 3d animation and such but I'm now wanting to pursue a proper career and think software engineering may be the one for me but I'm not sure where to begin? From what I can gather by having a look around online - and please correct me if I'm wrong, I need a year 12 HSC to get into a software engineering course? Here's a quote of one of the places requirements: Current Year 12 prerequisites units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 25 in one of Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Specialist Mathematics; and a study score of at least 25 in any English (except EAL) or at least 30 in English (EAL).Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent. How would I go about getting the Year 12 requirements as an adult? What would be a good option for me to pursue? I'm honestly finding researching it all a bit confusing compared to the UK system so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Hopefully I'm not too late with my age, but I guess it's better than being 40 and wanting to start eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I don't know the answer to your question but for those that can answer it might be worth clarifying your status. There is no such thing as a "permanent citizen". Do you mean you are a few months off being a citizen or a few months off being a permanent resident? Funding rules vary depending on which you would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) I'm 28 and a few months off being a permanent citizen here. I missed out on pretty much all of high school in England due to illness. Since I got better I've been doing odd jobs and self-studying programming, 3d animation and such but I'm now wanting to pursue a proper career and think software engineering may be the one for me but I'm not sure where to begin? From what I can gather by having a look around online - and please correct me if I'm wrong, I need a year 12 HSC to get into a software engineering course? Here's a quote of one of the places requirements: How would I go about getting the Year 12 requirements as an adult? What would be a good option for me to pursue? I'm honestly finding researching it all a bit confusing compared to the UK system so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Hopefully I'm not too late with my age, but I guess it's better than being 40 and wanting to start eh? Many universities have a one year 'uni ready' or 'uni enabling course' that leads to direct entry onto an undergraduate degree. Work experience is also taken into account. Your best bet would be to research the course you are interested in and then approach student services, or make an appointment with a careers person at the uni. There are always options for mature students and this does not require you to go back to school/study year 12. You may also consider TAFE courses as a starting point. Definitely contact your local uni and have a good chat with them. As an Australian citizen you would be eligible for government tuition loans, but not as a permanent resident. However, permanence resident status does mean that you pay cheaper domestic fees, not international. In answer to your worry, it is certainly not too late, there are many mature students, some of whom are in their fifties or older. Edited October 6, 2016 by Sammy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delicatepotatoe Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 I don't know the answer to your question but for those that can answer it might be worth clarifying your status. There is no such thing as a "permanent citizen". Do you mean you are a few months off being a citizen or a few months off being a permanent resident? Funding rules vary depending on which you would be. Ah I didn't realise it's two different things. I think permanent resident? I submitted an online 47SP - Migration toAustralia by a partner in Dec 2013. At the moment I'm on a bridging 820 visa, which says it's one of the stages towards being granted a permanent Partner visa 801 My ImmiAccount says "This application will be eligible for consideration for permanent residence 2 years from lodgement (commencement date)." Which is coming up this december Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 It makes a big difference in your case. A permanent resident is entitled to attend university as a domestic student - so domestic fees which are a lot cheaper than international fees, but you are not entitled to support on the course such as loans or help with fees and you will need to pay these yourself in advance. Citizens can apply for loans. As for entry, I would approach the university of your choice and speak to them as many will offer specialist courses for people in your situation. I would also speak to someone from the actual course - either the admissions tutor or course leader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delicatepotatoe Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 Ahh I get you, thank you for clarifying. It has really helped . It appears to be a citizen I have to of been a resident for a year and in the country for 4, and the HSC I'm imagining is at least a year-long course so that works out alright. The next big question I guess is where do I study? or are all the places more or less the same? I'm pretty much free to move wherever but qld may be best since id have a support net there at the moment, however the idea of catching transport in 38c summer days doesn't sound fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) Ahh I get you, thank you for clarifying. It has really helped . It appears to be a citizen I have to of been a resident for a year and in the country for 4, and the HSC I'm imagining is at least a year-long course so that works out alright. The next big question I guess is where do I study? or are all the places more or less the same? I'm pretty much free to move wherever but qld may be best since id have a support net there at the moment, however the idea of catching transport in 38c summer days doesn't sound fun As I said before, you do not need to do the HSC. Many universities offer one year enabling courses that offer units needed for entry. What you need to do now is to contact a few universities - see my previous post. Edited October 7, 2016 by Sammy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delicatepotatoe Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 Alright I'll call around a few places and see what they can offer me. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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