Australian Computer Society Professional Year Program

Developed by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), the Australian Computer Society Professional Year Program (ACS PYP) is delivered at our West Perth Campus, conveniently located in the heart of the CBD. This program combines formal learning and internship to equip international information and communications technology (ICT) graduates, from Australian universities, with the skills and training they need to enhance their career prospects.

Our internship is designed to equip you with practical skills and training to enhance your future employment opportunities. Upon successful completion of the Australian Computer Society Professional Year Program, qualifying graduates may be eligible to receive points, as specified by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).

Applicants wishing to enrol into Australian Computer Society PYP must fulfil the following entry requirements:

• Undertake an individual, documented pre enrolment interview with Stanley College to ensure program suitability, shared internship expectations, and completion viability;
• Have successfully attained an ICT related Bachelor or Master degree or higher from an Australian tertiary institution as a result of a minimum of two years’ full time study in Australia prior to commencing ACS PYP per the Australian Study Requirement (ASR);
• Hold a valid passport and visa that allows full work and study rights whilst undertaking the ACS PYP. Prospective applicants who already hold a valid visa are required to hold a minimum of 12 months’ validity (365 days) on their visa from the date of ACS PYP commencement;
• Hold a current English Language Test result undertaken within the three years immediately prior to the date of ACS PYP commencement and demonstrate an IELTS score of 6.0 (Academic or General), with no bands below a 6.0, or the equivalent score from Pearson, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge Advanced English or Occupational English Test.