{"id":25594,"date":"2024-02-19T21:40:33","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T10:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amesgroup.com.au\/?p=25594"},"modified":"2024-02-19T21:40:33","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T10:40:33","slug":"validating-your-economics-degree-in-australia-complete-guide-to-becoming-an-economist-aussie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amesgroup.com.au\/fur\/validating-your-economics-degree-in-australia-complete-guide-to-becoming-an-economist-aussie\/","title":{"rendered":"Validating Your Economics Degree in Australia: Complete Guide to Becoming an &#8220;Economist Aussie&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:54\"><strong>Dreaming of Down Under as an economist?<\/strong><span> Passionate about economic analysis and contributing to the Australian economy?<\/span><span> Then validating your economics degree in Australia is the first step to becoming an Economist Aussie!<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:2\"><strong>Why Australia?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:157\"><span>Australia offers a vibrant job market for economists,<\/span><span> with opportunities in various sectors like government,<\/span><span> banking,<\/span><span> finance,<\/span><span> consulting,<\/span><span> and academia.<\/span><span> Plus,<\/span><span> Australia boasts a high quality of life,<\/span><span> a safe and multicultural environment,<\/span><span> and an enviable climate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:32\"><strong>How to Validate Your Degree?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:14\"><span>The validation process may seem complex,<\/span><span> but don&#8217;t worry,<\/span><span> this complete guide will help you at every step!<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:24\"><strong>1. Choose Your Path:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"15:1-17:0\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"15:1-17:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:157\"><strong>SkillSelect:<\/strong><span>\u00a0If you aim for permanent residency,<\/span><span>\u00a0your degree must be on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL).<\/span><span>\u00a0Economics is on the list,<\/span><span>\u00a0so you&#8217;re in luck!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"15:1-17:0\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"15:1-17:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"16:1-17:0\"><strong>Student Visa:<\/strong><span>\u00a0If you wish to pursue a postgraduate degree in economics in Australia,<\/span><span>\u00a0you can obtain a student visa.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"18:1-18:37\"><strong>2. Find the Assessment Authority:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"20:1-21:38\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"20:1-21:38\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"20:1-20:76\"><strong>VETASSESS:<\/strong><span>\u00a0Responsible for assessing the qualifications of economists.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"20:1-21:38\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"20:1-21:38\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:38\"><strong>CPA Australia:<\/strong><span>\u00a0If you want to be a public accountant,<\/span><span>\u00a0you also need to be a member of CPA Australia.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:31\"><strong>3. Gather the Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"25:1-29:0\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"25:1-29:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"25:1-25:54\"><strong>Economics Degree:<\/strong><span>\u00a0From a recognized institution.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"25:1-29:0\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"25:1-29:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"26:1-26:74\"><strong>English Proficiency:<\/strong><span>\u00a0IELTS with a minimum score of 7.<\/span><span>0 in each band.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"25:1-29:0\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"25:1-29:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"27:1-27:71\"><strong>Work Experience:<\/strong><span>\u00a0Relevant experience in economics is recommended.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"25:1-29:0\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"25:1-29:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"28:1-29:0\"><strong>Additional Documentation:<\/strong><span>\u00a0Official translation of degrees,<\/span><span>\u00a0letter of recommendation,<\/span><span>\u00a0etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"30:1-30:31\"><strong>4. Complete the Assessment:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"32:1-36:0\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"32:1-36:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"32:1-32:61\"><strong>Apply for Assessment with VETASSESS:<\/strong><span>\u00a0Online or by mail.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"32:1-36:0\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"32:1-36:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"33:1-33:83\"><strong>Pay the Assessment Fee:<\/strong><span>\u00a0Varies depending on the complexity of the assessment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"32:1-36:0\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"32:1-36:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"34:1-34:72\"><strong>Provide All Documentation:<\/strong><span>\u00a0Translated into English and apostilled.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"32:1-36:0\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"32:1-36:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"35:1-36:0\"><strong>Await Decision:<\/strong><span>\u00a0Can take up to several months.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"37:1-37:37\"><strong>5. Obtain a Work Visa (Optional):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"39:1-41:0\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"39:1-41:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"39:1-39:74\"><strong>Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189):<\/strong><span>\u00a0Most common for economists.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"39:1-41:0\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"39:1-41:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"40:1-41:0\"><strong>Meet the Point Requirements of the Australian Migration System.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"42:1-42:21\"><strong>Useful Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"44:1-46:93\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"44:1-46:93\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"44:1-44:75\"><span>VETASSESS:<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"traceable-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vetassess.com.au\/\">https:\/\/www.vetassess.com.au\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"44:1-46:93\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"44:1-46:93\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"45:1-45:85\"><span>CPA Australia:<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"traceable-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cpaaustralia.com.au\/\">https:\/\/www.cpaaustralia.com.au\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"44:1-46:93\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"44:1-46:93\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"46:1-46:93\"><span>SkillSelect:<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"traceable-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-finder\"><span class=\"citation-0\">https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-finder<\/span><\/a><span class=\"citation-0 citation-end-0 animating\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"44:1-46:93\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"44:1-46:93\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"47:1-48:0\"><span>Student Visa:<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"traceable-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-finder\"><span class=\"citation-1\">https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-finder<\/span><\/a><span class=\"citation-1 citation-end-1 animating\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"49:1-49:9\"><strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"51:1-54:0\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"51:1-54:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"51:1-51:14\"><span>Start early.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"51:1-54:0\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"51:1-54:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"52:1-52:51\"><span>Ensure all documentation is complete and correct.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"51:1-54:0\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"51:1-54:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"53:1-54:0\"><span>If you have doubts,<\/span><span>\u00a0contact a migration agent or the assessment authority.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"55:1-55:74\"><strong>Start your journey towards a successful economics career in Australia!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"57:1-57:109\"><strong>Follow us on social media for more tips and resources on living and working in Australia as an economist.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dreaming of Down Under as an economist? 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