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Duration
Full Time: 6 Months (Available Part Time)
Next Start Date
04 January 2027
29 March 2027
21 June 2027
13 September 2027
Closing Date
Indicative annual fee from $11,885
Additional Information
Program Code: 2790
If your ambition is to pursue a successful career in accounting, this postgraduate degree is your first step towards obtaining professional recognition in this field. It is designed to give you the required entry criteria to pursue a Master of Accountancy or Master of Professional Accounting.
To apply, you require either an undergraduate degree (or higher) in any discipline, an Associate Degree in a business discipline, an Advanced Diploma in Business plus five years’ work experience in a related field, or three years full-time managerial or professional experience in a related field.
If you have an overseas accounting degree, you will need to have your degree assessed by a professional accounting body before applying.
Core subjects include Introductory Accounting, Commercial Law and Management Accounting. Other subjects from which you can choose include Corporate Finance, Economics, and Information Systems for Accountants, Company Law, Company Accounting, Auditing, and Accounting Theory and Applications.
Discover postgraduate study options that can help you build your expertise, progress your career or explore a new direction. Explore your options now and bring your questions to our Postgraduate Expo at our Parramatta City campus, where our experts can help you take your next step with confidence.
The School of Business has been awarded AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation for its excellence in business education.
The program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.
As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:
"Studying at Western Sydney University, you gain a solid grounding in the basics, even if you’re not from a financial background. It’s a thorough and challenging program."
— Lloyd D’Silva, Master of Accounting
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
International applicants must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall score with a minimum 6.0 in each subset, or equivalent English language proficiency.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Please consult the handbook for more information.
**Please note, if this course lists a part-time option, this is not available to International Students on a Student Visa.
Please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.
You can read more about international academic entry requirements here.
The fee estimates provided are indicative only and subject to change. These estimates are based on the current fee structures for a normal full time study load. However, the final fees may vary depending on several factors, including the specific subjects chosen, the duration and timing of study, and annual fee adjustments (subject to Commonwealth student contribution band rates). Please note that these estimates do not include the Student Services and Amenities Fee. We encourage all prospective and current students to consult with our Student Services Hub for the most current fee information.
As a multi-campus institution, Western Sydney University and its entities reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary.
If you are a domestic student, you can apply through our Western Application system which is free of charge.
Domestic students are:
Western Sydney University recognises and rewards students who demonstrate community engagement, outstanding academic ability and superior leadership skills. Donor-funded scholarships are also available, providing support for students based on both academic achievements and equity considerations. There are also scholarships available for specific degrees.
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The fee estimates provided are indicative only and subject to change. These estimates are based on the current fee structures for a normal full time study load. However, the final fees may vary depending on several factors, including the specific subjects chosen, the duration and timing of study, and annual fee adjustments (subject to Commonwealth student contribution band rates). Please note that these estimates do not include the Student Services and Amenities Fee. We encourage all prospective and current students to consult with our Student Services Hub for the most current fee information.
As a multi-campus institution, Western Sydney University and its entities reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary.
