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INTRODUCTION 1.

Glad to introduce myself as Ritindeep Kaur daughter of the Tejinder Singh and Sukhjinder Kaur. I was born on 31 December 1999 and was brought up in Patiala also known as The Royal city which is situated in Punjab. I am currently 22 years old and live in a joint family consisting of seven family members. Both of my parents are entrepreneurs. My father is a financier and my mother has her own well established boutique business.I have recently completed my graduation in bachelors of arts and planning to pursue my masters degree from a prestigious university situated in Australia.

Well, my parents are very supportive in terms of financing my expenses. I am being sponsored by my parents. We have a Fixed deposits of INR 14,00,000 in HDFC bank and the other Fixed Deposit of INR 10,00 000 in ICICI Bank. While studying in Australia for 2 years, all the expenses including, tuition fee, living expenses, accommodation charges and travelling cost would be covered by my parents.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (2

As mentioned in my introduction, my parents are the one who will be taking care of all of my expenses including tuition fee, living cost, accommodation and travelling expenses. We are fortunate to hail from a financially stable background. My father is a financier and my mother has her own boutique business. There annual income combined is nearly INR 10,00,000 (AUD $18,181). My parental house is owned by both my father and my uncle out of which my parents share in the house is worth about INR 90,00,000 (AUD $ 163,636) which means that we have a permanent house in India. My father also owns 3 residential lands worth INR 1,05,00,000. My mother has also inherited her parental property worth INR 52,00,000.

ACADEMIC HISTORY AND ENGLISH

PROFICIENCY SCORE(3

I am charmed to share my educational qualification. I have completed my matriculation in March 2016 with 8.2 cgpa under CBSE board and with it I had completed my 12th standard in 2018 with 79.7% from PSEB board. The reason due to which I changed from CBSE to PSEB board during 12th standard was just because there was significantly less pressure in PSEB board. Just recently I have completed my bachelors of arts with 76.2% under Punjabi University,Patiala. I had three main subjects in my graduation which were Journalism and Mass Communication, Computer Application and English Literature.

After the completion of my graduation, I appeared for IELTS examination on 20th November 2021 in order to prove my proficiency in English. I scored 7 overall bands, not less than 6 in any module. After doing my research on various courses that I can opt, which is also relevant to my previous study, I came to the decision for going for Masters of Communication. Now, currently I am looking forward to get a study Visa for the same purpose.

WHY MASTERS OF COMMUNICATION(4

The imperative reason of choosing the proposed program is that my graduation study was in quite similar field and interest generated in bachelors induced me to take up post-graduation in the similar field. Masters of Communication will help me to learn art of expression and communication. It exposes an individual to several platforms where one can express themselves and there ideologies. Pursuing mass communication allows students to develop individual sentiment, musings, and perspectives over any theme when writing down any occurrence of a social, financial, or political reference to make it more relatable.

The job prospects are endless in this field. With a communication degree one is not just limited to a single job role. Nearly all organisations need people who can write persuasively and argue for their ideas, services and products.Communications graduates are ready for various job roles such as public relations, startups, entrepreneurs, communication manager, social media advisor, advertising specialist , marketing manager, sales communication and many more. It also helps a student to develop a broad range of analytical and communication skills, which provide the groundwork for numerous career paths in business, education, and public affairs.

Along with this, the 8 credit points in this course are for specialisation which I will choose Public Relations. PR people are storytellers. They create narratives to advance their agenda. PR can be used to protect, enhance or build reputations through the social media, or self-produced communications. By studying PR topics in my specialisation I will be able to improve various skills such as:- being aware of industry trends, trying out different writing styles, setting up goals for personal and professional development, learning about clients focus.

And despite no matter what, in today’s world, gaining a communication degree is a game changer because whatever organisation or company you are working in or no matter whether you are doing a job or running a business, having the skills that one gains from a communication degree are very crucial in order to run a successful business.

COURSE DETAILS (5

In order to successfully complete Master of Communication I will need to complete 16 credit points out of which 4 credit points are for Core communication program. In core communication, I will be learning about Communication Concepts And Applied Research Methods for Communication. 8 credit points are for Specialisation out of which 4 points will be for doing one specific specialisation out of four given options which are; Digital Media, Journalism, Public Relations or Visual Communication Design and 4 points will be for professional capstone program including a mandatory research project whose topic is relevant to that specialisation. In Electives unit, which cover 4 credit points, I will be able to select electives from any specialisation in the course to create a distinctive degree to advance my professional careers and will be capable to extend my academic knowledge in related areas.

Course: Master of Communication

CRICOS: 084000E

Course start: 11 July 2022

Expected completion: 30 June 2024

Duration: 2 years

Annual tuition fees: AUD $32,600

Credit points: 16

WHY NOT INDIA (6

There are numerous reasons due to which I have decided not to do my masters degree from India out of which one of the main reason is lack of global recognition. Degrees from the Indian universities are not that much preferred or valued globally. Even inside India, the vast big companies or MNCs prefer students with degrees from abroad and not students with degrees from Indian universities. But even if by luck a student lands onto a job, the average salary for a freshers is not more than 2 lakh per annum, which is too low.

The other alarming factor due to which I decided to not to continue my studies in India is lack of practical knowledge! The Indian education system does not offer practical knowledge to the students, slowing down their learning process and restricting their growth in particular study fields.However, hypothetical comprehension of any subject is significant, but it does not relate the students with the reality if they do not give along with the practical knowledge.Lack of practical knowledge restricts the student’s potential to grow in the real world. It doesn’t allow them to know their potential and learn new skills. So, to explore all the aspects of my field I want to study abroad.

WHY DEAKIN UNIVERSITY (7

For the purpose of studying Masters of Communication , I have chosen Deakin University because of its ranking and favourable reviews. Deakin University have been ranked among top 1% of the global Universities. One of the reasons to choose Deakin is its quick application process. Moreover, the coursework of the University is detailed and impressive as compared to other Universities, such as, Federation University, RMIT University, La Trobe University, Victoria University and Swinburne University.

Also, on campus the University have students from various countries which would also help me to know about various cultures and traditions. Furthermore, tuition fees is reasonable as compared to Monash University, so this University is pocket friendly for me. With this, I have also received a scholarship of 20% from Deakin University, which is one of the most major reason for choosing this University over any other university.

Deakin University is also known for its research programs. In terms of student support and teaching scale, this university is highly ranked. Moreover, placement cell of the university works actively in close cooperation with industries and helps them to give more fresh talent. The staff of the university takes care of students by adopting personalised learning approach. For the mental wellbeing of the pupil the university have separate department.

Due to all of the advantages stated above I am really looking forward to pursue my masters degree from Deakin University.

WHY AUSTRALIA OVER ANY OTHER COUNTRY (8

Australia is the third largest destination for international students. Australian degrees are globally recognised and are highly valued by industries. Out of variety of courses a student can take any course of his interest.The degrees from Australian Universities are recognised throughout the world. Graduates from Australia are immensely successful in finding jobs and other employment prospects after the completion of their studies.

Also, not only they offer the best available facilities, they also offer a wide range of courses that suit almost anyone and everyone.Australian education system is committed to providing students with an education that links formal learning with workplace experience. l will get a chance to learn through a broad mix of study modes including lectures, tutorials, practical classes, project work and seminars using face-to-face, online and other flexible delivery method

Another reason of choosing Australia is that it has similar climatic conditions as India as compared to other countries like Canada where the climatic conditions are very harsh. Living expenses and tuition costs are also considerably lower in Australia than they are in the United States and United Kingdom. Not only this but also when it comes to safety, the crime rate is much lower in Australia than in the USA.Thus, student need not to worry about their safety.

Studying in Australia gives you the chance to select from a wide range of options. During the first year, and you can narrow down your choices later on, but the case is not same with UK where you have to stick to a major that you opt at first and gives you lesser chance to evaluate your interests by studying different subject areas.

Moreover, if one truly enjoys there time while studying in Australia, they my stay longer as Australia also offers a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) that allows eligible international students to stay in Australia and continue to work with the most reputed companies after they have been graduated to gain experience before returning to there home country.

OR WHY AUSTRALIA

Australia is well known for its beauty, it is a wonderful blend of sandy beaches and breathtaking rainforests.

Another reason of choosing Australia is that it has similar climatic conditions as India and one can easily adapt to those climatic conditions. Australia is the home to people from around 200 countries, so there is diversity in culture and society.

Not only this but also, crime rate is quite less in Australia.Thus, student need not to worry about their safety.

they also offer the best available facilities, with a wide range of courses that suit almost anyone and everyone.Australian education system is committed to providing students with an education that links formal learning with workplace experience. l will get a chance to learn through a broad mix of study modes including lectures, tutorials, practical classes, project work and seminars using face-to-face, online and other flexible delivery method.

FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES (9

After completing Masters of Communication , there would be a wider scope of job opportunities. I would be able to choose my career path out of wider options. These options are communication manager, advertising specialist, public relation manager, marketing expert, digital marketing expert, media advisor, social media manager and many more. There are certain job portals that can help graduates to find jobs, these are, Linkedln.com, shine.com, Indeed.com, IBM, BCG, KPMG, Naukari.com, Angel.co etcetera.

After completing my masters degree from Australia, if eligible, I will be definitely grabbing the chance to work under Post-Study work visa. It will add more impression to my CV and would make my skills more perfect which will be very beneficial for me once I move back to my country.

There are various companies in Australia where I can apply as a communication graduate which are; The Age, Easy Shield, Best in AU, Adstaff Advertising, Engage Media, Cultural Digital Agency and many more. Keeping in mind the various job roles I can apply for, I can expect a salary of AUD $60,000 to AUD $70,000 per annum as a fresher.

Even in India there are many reputed companies where communication graduates can easily find a job with an Australian degree and experience. These companies are Outlook India,The Asian Age, Indian Spectator, The Newsy, All Indian Radio and many more. I can easily expect a salary between INR 7,00,000 (AUD $12,710) to INR 10,00,000 (AUD $18,181) per annum which is quite impressive according to Indian standards.

INCENTIVES TO COME BACK TO INDIA (10

There are several compelling reasons due to which I will definitely returning bank to my home country. I will be very grateful of my parents for giving me the freedom and the exposure to find my ground and fulfil my dreams by letting me to study my masters degree from a country like Australia but I don’t see myself living there on permanent bases. First and foremost reason is obviously my family and my friends. All of them resides in India and there is none of my any close relative living in Australia who can become my emotional support in my hard times. Thus, as soon as I will finish my study I will join my parents and loved ones and would make lifelong memories.In the later ages of life, parents need the help of their children and I cannot afford to escape from it. I want to live those priceless moments with my family as money cannot buy such moments.

Secondly , armed with an Australian degree, my chances of finding a satisfactory job in terms of salary and post, is higher in India than if were to compete for jobs in the Australia. Considering that the education in developed countries is more research-oriented, self-study- based and involves rigorous training, Indian corporations value foreign degree much. The Indian job market has become quite welcoming towards the student who completes their studies abroad and desires to flourish the Indian job market. The Indians grads coming from an abroad institution surely gets an edge over other candidates, given their depth of knowledge and hands-on experience at a global level. If looked precisely, most of the highest position of top-notch companies today are handled by professionals who have completed one or other degree abroad.

The only reason due to which I want to visit Australia is to get quality education which unfortunately an Indian university cannot offer. Rest I love my country and I am very much attached to my roots. I am very much fond of my traditions which I will definitely will like to pass to my future generation which will be not possible while staying in Australia.

VISA OBLIGATIONS (11

• I can work for 40 hours per fortnight which begins on any Monday and ends on the second following Sunday.

• I must maintain health insurance during my stay in Australia.

• I must maintain adequate course progression for each study period as required by my education provider.

• I must not change my course unless the department has granted approval.

• I will have to leave the country before the expiry of my Visa.

• I can only start working when my course will be in session.

• I must remain enrolled in a registered full-time course.

• I must inform my education provider about my accommodation within 7 days of arriving in Australia and also, I must notify if I have changed my address within 7 days of the change.

ln the end, I would like to make a humble request to kindly consider my application for a study visa and allow me to accomplish my career goals.

I declare that I have written this statement of purpose myself as well as have not had assistance writing this. I declare that I am a genuine student and a genuine temporary entrant to Australia. I also declare that I have sufficient funds to cover the cost of my tuition and living expenses for the duration of my study

Ritindeep Kaur.