Master of Professional Accounting (Extension)
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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Course aims
Students 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 they are well-equipped for today's fast-paced business world through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application.
Study plan
To view the study plan please visit the UTS Handbook.Course fees
For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:
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International student
Careers
Career options include accounting and finance roles in commercial firms, professional accounting and advisory firms, and management-level positions in industry or government, as well as not-for-profit organisations. With the CPAA and CAANZ qualifications being recognised internationally, the prospect for overseas employment is also enhanced.
Course structure
To view the course structure please visit the UTS Handbook.Additional information
Course duration
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.
On campus - WeeklyAdmission requirements
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.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International studentsVisa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
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.
Inherent requirements
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.
Recognition of prior learning
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.
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (C11206), and the Master of Professional Accounting (Extension).
Professional recognition
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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Information for international students
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Domestic students
How to apply
Domestic applicants can apply via UTS Student Portal.
Intake
Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
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International students
How to apply
International applicants apply to study via UTS International.
Intake
Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
