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Statement of Purpose Guidelines

The document provides guidance on preparing a Statement of Purpose (SOP) to support a student visa application to Flinders University in Australia. It outlines 5 key areas to address in the SOP: 1) future career plans and aspirations, 2) reasons for choosing Flinders University, 3) relevance of the chosen program, 4) personal and family details, and 5) potential circumstances in Australia. The SOP should not exceed 2 pages and be written in the applicant's own words to demonstrate an honest account. It will be checked for plagiarism.

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Statement of Purpose Guidelines

The document provides guidance on preparing a Statement of Purpose (SOP) to support a student visa application to Flinders University in Australia. It outlines 5 key areas to address in the SOP: 1) future career plans and aspirations, 2) reasons for choosing Flinders University, 3) relevance of the chosen program, 4) personal and family details, and 5) potential circumstances in Australia. The SOP should not exceed 2 pages and be written in the applicant's own words to demonstrate an honest account. It will be checked for plagiarism.

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PREPARING YOUR

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3


PREPARATION WHAT TO INCLUDE TECHNICAL DETAILS

• Your Statement of • We want to hear about you • Do not exceed 2 pages


Purpose (SOP) is your in your own words. Don’t
chance to tell us your worry if your English is not • Do not use symbols or
story perfect bullet points

• Refer to the DIBP website • Follow the prompts • Make sure you don’t cut
for information on the overleaf and answer all and paste from any other
Genuine Temporary questions sources – your SOP will
Entrant criterion be checked using text
• Be specific - do not include recognition software
• Consider how this course any irrelevant information
builds on what you have • Once you are ready
already done • Very general answers may to submit your visa
result in your application application, include
• Think carefully about the being delayed or denied this SOP as extra
benefit you will get from documentation.
a Flinders qualification in • You may wish to seek
your home country feedback from family
members or your agent
• Read the prompts on the
back of this page

• Start drafting early – it


may take several drafts
until you are happy with it.

CRICOS No: 00114A


STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Please write your Statement of Purpose (SOP) to support the information in your completed form. Please use the below
as a GUIDE in writing your SOP. Your SOP must be written in a separate paper and use the guidelines below to assist you
in presenting your unique story in an honest, plausible and accurate manner. Your SOP must not exceed 2 pages. Please
ensure that your SOP is written in your own words as it will be tested for similarities and plagiarism.

We strongly recommend submitting this SOP with your student visa application.

1. TELL US ABOUT YOUR CAREER PLANS AND FUTURE ASPIRATIONS
• What job do you do you expect to get once you complete this program
• How much do you expect your monthly salary to be after you complete your degree in Australia? (Please give a dollar amount in both your
home currency and the equivalent in Australian dollars)
• How does this compare to the salary you would receive if you did a degree in your own country?
• Why is studying in Australia a good investment for your future? How did you come to that conclusion?
• Do you have an offer of a job when you return to your home country? If not, how do you intend to look for a job once you return home?

2. TELL US WHY YOU HAVE CHOSEN FLINDERS UNIVERSITY



• What do you know about Flinders University?
• What universities in your home country offer a similar course?
• What other universities in Australia and overseas offer a similar course?
• How does the course offered by Flinders University differ from the other courses you have researched?
• What are the topics that you find interesting in this program?
• What do you like about the program structure?
• Why have you chose Flinders University over other universities in your home country, overseas and Australia?

3. TELL US WHY YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR THIS PROGRAM


• H
ow will this program help you improve your employment prospects in your home country? (Include any relevant information on education
opportunities and employment prospects or job market in your home country)
• How is this program related to your previous studies? If this program is not related to your previous studies, why have you decided to
change your career path?

4. TELL US ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.


• What is your current employment or source of income and what is your salary range?
• If unemployed or never employed, explain the reasons and challenges you’ve had in gaining employment
• What is your spouse’s current occupation? Will your spouse resign from their current employment to accompany you to Australia?
• What does your spouse intend to do in Australia and upon return to home country?
• Will your children accompany you to Australia?
• Are you aware that school aged children must attend school in Australia?
• Are you aware of the extra cost associated with bringing your spouse and/or children with you to Australia?
• What ties do you have to your home country (e.g. family, community, assets and business or employment ties)

5. TELL US ABOUT YOUR POTENTIAL CIRCUMSTANCES IN AUSTRALIA


• What support would you expect from family, friends or other community members in Australia?
• What information have you researched on living in Australia (including cost for yourself and dependents, living arrangements and other
responsibilities)?
• What do you know about the conditions that apply to student visa holders in Australia?

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