Master of Professional Accounting (Extension)

Admissions information

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  This course is designed for individuals aspiring to a career in professional accounting, offering the skills and expertise necessary for industry practice and professional accreditation by CPAA and CAANZ. Stand out with our Master of Professional Accounting (Extension), featuring seven specialised electives such as forensic accounting and international accounting. Benefit from practical, industry-focused subjects that prepare you for the workforce and enhance your prospects for employment and promotion opportunities. Gain a qualification that opens doors to membership in esteemed accounting bodies.

  You will acquire a comprehensive understanding of accounting's role in business and decision-making, alongside essential business skills from a blend of finance, legal, and communication studies. Our approach ensures you are well-equipped for today's fast-paced business world through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application.

  Benefit from practical, industry-focused subjects that prepare students for the workforce and enhance their prospects for employment and promotion opportunities. Gain a qualification that opens doors to membership in esteemed accounting bodies.

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  The course may be completed in two years of full-time or four years of part-time study.

  Classes are offered over three teaching periods each year (Autumn, Spring and Summer sessions). Not all subjects are available in Summer session.

  In most cases, subjects are offered on the basis of one three-hour lecture per week over a 13-week period; however, certain subjects may be delivered in intensive mode and completed over a shorter time period.

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  To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

  Applicants must have the following:

  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in a field of study other than Accounting with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)

  Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11206 Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting.

  Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

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  2025 Indicative tuition fees for domestic students

  As a postgraduate student, you'll be responsible for covering your own tuition fees.

  2025 Tuition Fee

  • Indicative first-year tuition fee:  $38,900.00
  • Indicative total tuition fee:  $79,550.50

  You can choose to pay your fees upfront per session, or if you’re eligible, you can defer them using a government FEE-HELP loan. This loan helps you cover all or part of your tuition fees. Keep in mind that applications for this loan are specific to each course.

  Additional Costs 

  Your tuition fees do not include:

  • The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
  • Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
  • Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).

  Important Information 

  • Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
  • The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
  • Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
  • You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table

  Alumni Advantage Program 

  As a UTS graduate, you can enjoy a 10% discount on your course fees. Just apply for the course you're interested in, and if you're accepted, the discount will automatically be applied to your enrolment invoice. Learn more about the Alumni Advantage Program. 

  If you have any questions about course fees, please feel free to make an enquiry.
 

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  Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. You can find the inherent requirements for your course via the inherent requirements directory.

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  This course meets educational membership requirements for entry into the CPA Australia (CPAA), the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

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  Students may be granted a maximum of six subject exemptions based on recognition of prior learning, of which four core subjects may be approved from prior undergraduate study. For more information about the application process, see How to Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.

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  This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (C11206), and the Master of Professional Accounting (Extension).