Locations
The Navitas Professional Year Program is offered in all major Australian cities, allowing you to choose the ideal city in which to complete the program. We offer participants the flexibility to transfer between the locations should they wish to study and undertake the internship in different cities.
The Professional Year in Perth
Perth is the capital of Western Australia, with more than 1.6 million residents in the greater metropolitan area. Perth residents enjoy an enviable lifestyle with great weather and beautiful beaches. It is well-known for being friendly, safe and relaxed, yet offers all the cosmopolitan attractions of a large international city. Perth is home to a large student population as it is an ideal place to study, work and unwind. For more information, visit www.westernaustralia.com.
Cost of living
The cost of living in Perth is comparable to most major Australia cities. Depending on your lifestyle and how close you are to the city centre, you can expect to spend around AU$15,000 — $20,000 a year on living expenses (not including tuition fees).
Getting around
The city of Perth is well serviced by a bus, train and ferry network. A free CAT bus service operates around the city centre and there is a comprehensive network of cycle and dual-use paths. A great place to find detailed information about fares, timetables and getting around Perth is the Transport Info website www.transperth.wa.gov.au.
Climate
Perth has a temperate climate with hot summers and cool, wet winters. Summer runs from December to February, and winter runs from June to August. Spring (September to November) and Autumn (March to May) offer the most comfortable weather conditions for visting. Perth is the sunniest major city in Australia with an average of 3,200 hours of sunshine per year. Spring (September to November) and Autumn (March to May) offer the most comfortable weather conditions and are ideal times to visit. For up-to-date information on Perth's weather, head to www.bom.gov.au.
Campus location
The Perth Campus is located at the PIBT facilities on Edith Cowan University's Mt Lawley Campus:
2 Bradford Street,
Mount Lawley, WA 6050
Getting there
The Perth Professional Year Campus is located 7 minutes' walk from both Mayland Station and Mount Lawley Station. Busses can also be accessed from both Alexander Drive and Bradford Street.
- 5 things to see or do in Perth
- 1Discover the city's theatrical and cultural scene at the Perth International Arts Festival.
- 2Visit a colony of penguins and other marine life at Penguin Island.
- 3Head to Kings Park and take in the spectacular city and Swan River views.
- 4Learn to surf at any one of Perth's incredible beaches.
- 5Jump in a car and visit one of the famous wineries.
