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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Professional Accounting

Course code: #297JA

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Professional Accounting

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $36,500 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    083324D

Highlights
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 30-November-2022 2022-11-30
Winter-July 30-April-2023 2023-04-30
Fall-February 30-November-2023 2023-11-30
Winter-July 30-April-2024 2024-04-30

Overview

Master of Professional Accounting

The University of Canberra's Master of Professional Accounting course is the perfect study pathway for those looking for any one of the following outcomes:

  1. Those students who already hold an undergraduate degree in another field but considering exploring switching careers and becoming an accountant.
  2. Internationally educated accountants are looking to meet the minimum entry requirements for working in Australia as established by the CPA (Certified Practicing Accountant) Australia and CAANZ (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand).

This full-time 2-year course has been carefully designed in close consultation with industry experts to help maximise the quality of your time at UC. 

Offering friendly, supportive and more engaging classes, this course is uniquely developed to help equip you with the necessary professional and technical skills to enter the Australian accounting industry confidently.

Covering a diverse range of subjects such as Government Finance Management, Microfinance, entrepreneurship and more, this course will bring you up to speed with the latest accounting practices and help you meet the legal and professional requirements as determined by the professional accounting bodies of Australia.

So, whether you’re looking at becoming a practising accountant, going into business as an entrepreneur, or a business consultant, this course is the perfect course to help put you on the fast track to personal and professional success.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

WIL is a vital component of the UC Master of Professional Accounting journey. 

It allows students to gain extensive practical experience working on real-world research projects, case studies, and industry briefs while working alongside highly skilled and experienced industry mentors.  

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$44,750

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,700
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,250
Tuition 1 person $36,500

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcripts from any previous study
  • Award certificates
  • A key/guide to the grading system
  • Evidence of work experience (i.e. a resume and statement of employment from your employer)
  • Official English language translations of any documents not in English;
  • Evidence of your English language proficiency
  • Passport or Visa documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

UC College offers English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) at the University of Canberra College English Language Centre (UCCELC), conveniently located on the Bruce campus in Canberra. 

CourseEntry requirementLead to
General EnglishIELTS 4.0(AE1)
Academic English1(AE1)IELTS 4.5(AE2)
Academic English2(AE2)IELTS 5.0(AE3)
Academic English3(AE3)IELTS 5.5

(AE4)

UC undergraduate degrees

Academic English4(AE14)IELTS 6.0University’s Master’s degrees 

Academic background and requirement

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent as approved by the University. 

There are no work experience requirements. 

Students who have undertaken an undergraduate degree with a major in accounting with an Australian institution are ineligible for entry to the degree.

Assumed knowledge:

None

Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations:

If you’re an international student who has already completed an undergraduate degree but don’t currently meet the minimum requirements for a University of Canberra master’s degree, the Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations (GCAF) could be the alternative entry pathway program you’re looking for.

Career opportunities

  • chief financial officer
  • tax manager
  • finance director
  • cost account manager
  • senior financial analyst
  • compliance manager
  • accounting manager
  • forensic accountant
  • personal finance advisor
  • entertainment production accountant
  • auditor
  • budget analyst

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