Hi all,

I have a computer studies degree and worked nearly 2 years in a local distribution company as techician-cum-sales / technical sales. 

Am thinking of studying again, and have civil engineering in mind.  The reason? My gf is in Australia studying and her parents are asking her to stay there after that.  What I plan to do is to study 2 years at Inti College and then the final 2 years in Australia.  This would be my way of going over and getting a PR in Australia.

My question is:

Am 25 this year, starting the course next year means that I will graduate (assuming I have no problem passing the exams and no major distruptions during the course), at the of 29. A 30 year old, fresh civil engineering graduate looking for job in Australia (Perth to be specific).  What do you think of my job prospect by then? Would anyone hire some 30 year old fresh civil engineering graduate? 

It would be nice to have opinions from those who are currently working in Australia but to anyone who would like to help out, your views are welcomed too. 

That's actually a great idea, however, I would have to do a final year for my degree in Australia again before getting my Masters:

An excerpt from the immigration website concerning work exemption for Masters holder:
Source:
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-ski...lifications.htm

My Adv. Diploma would only get me 1 year exemptions to Curtin's BSc. IT degree. So I would have to study another 2 years to have an Australian BSc. IT degree.

What I heard is, getting an Australian PR for people with IT degree is very tough these days. Not to mention a job... At least with an engineering degree, PR is much easier to get.  Any ideas?