Overview

Whether you are looking to upgrade your existing qualifications or move into a new professional field altogether, the Master of Professional Accounting from Deakin University opens up new career possibilities. Catering to students from both accounting and non-accounting backgrounds, you will have the opportunity to complete the necessary studies to become an associate member of CPA Australia, to enter the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand to undertake the CA program, or to enter the IPA professional program.

Now is the perfect time to draw on your prior career experience and add layers of new knowledge to become a sought-after expert in your field. Some of the key areas you will study include:

auditing
financial accounting
management accounting
accounting systems and analytics
economics
finance
law

Career

The Master of Professional Accounting is constantly reviewed, and where necessary revised, to ensure it meets the most up-to-date standards and expectations of professional accounting bodies.

With real-world skills and awareness of current trends, you will be ready to hit the ground running in your chosen field.

As a graduate of this course, you can seek employment in areas of accounting such as:

financial accounting
auditing
taxation
management accounting
public sector accounting
forensic accounting.

They can choose to work in large firms, small public practices, industry, government, law firms, management consultancies, banking and financial services, not-for-profit organisations or educational organisations. Many also set up their own businesses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting for Management

Financial Accounting

Advanced Accounting Principles and Practice

Professional Research and Analysis

Economics for Managers

Business Law

Corporate Auditing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-16 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

8 alternative credits

8-16

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Economics Accounting View 84 other Masters in Accounting in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to this degree (with 8 credit points of admission credit applied^*) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

completion of a bachelor degree (honours) (AQF 8) or higher in a related discipline
completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline, and at least two years' of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)
completion of a graduate certificate or graduate diploma or higher in a related discipline

CRICOS code: 102876K

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

48000 AUD / year

≈ 48000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

34200 AUD / year

≈ 34200 AUD / year

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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International Applies to you

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Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

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