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Bachelor of Accounting in Sydney

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Bachelor

Sydney Campus

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the heart of global finance and accounting with our Bachelor of Applied Finance and Accounting program.

Entry Requirements

Domestic Students: Please refer to Undergraduate Admission Requirements
International Students: Please refer to Overseas Qualification Recognition.

Please refer to English Language Requirements

Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Study Mode
In person

Graduate Diploma

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
If you are interested in a career change and are interested in redirecting your career towards the field of accounting then this course is ideal for you.
Entry Requirements

To gain entry to this course, students must have:

- The CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting; or

- A non-accounting undergraduate degree in any discipline from an Australian university, or equivalent from an overseas institution; or

- An AQF equivalent accounting bachelor degree received from an overseas institution or organisation, that does not meet accreditation with an Australian Accounting registration body for associate membership purposes.

NOTE:

Students who have successfully completed the CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting will be eligible to apply for credit for units already completed.

Security RequirementsNo information available at this time.Health RequirementsNo information available at this time.Assumed Knowledge

No information is available at this time.

Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
76.80%

Bachelor

Rockhampton, Sydney, Melbourne
Studying the Bachelor of Accounting at CQUniversity gives you the opportunity to pursue an area of interest with your choice of specialisation and prepares you to work in traditional and emerging fields of accounting.
Entry Requirements

English Language Proficiency Requirements

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.

Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:

  • A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
  • An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or
  • Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0

completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.

If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:

  • An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
  • An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.

International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.

Each student will be assessed individually.
Security RequirementsNo information available at this time.Health RequirementsNo information available at this time.Assumed Knowledge

English and mathematics

Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
75.00%

Graduate Diploma

Camperdown/Darlington

The Graduate Diploma in Taxation (GradDipTax) is a specialist qualification in Australian tax law.

Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
85.00%

Bachelor

Sydney, Fremantle
Give yourself the competitive edge with our Bachelor of Commerce with a Major in Accounting. The program provides a thorough grounding in the basics of business and economics alongside more specific skills in accounting and finance.
Entry Requirements

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

  • Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank* of 70

OR

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

  • Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*

OR

  • Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

* Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

  • Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

  • Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.

OR

  • Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section*.

OR

  • Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Entry requirements NSW

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

  • Prescribed ATAR/Selection Rank*

OR

  • Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) score

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

  • Successful completion of 2 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*

OR

  • Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

*Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

  • Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

  • Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.

OR

  • Completion of STAT with scores of at least 150 in the Multiple Choice section and 150 in the Written English section*.

OR

  • Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
92.20%

Graduate Certificate

City, City campus
The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting is a four-subject introductory course designed to provide a general understanding of accounting and related areas of business study. It provides foundational knowledge in the areas of accounting, finance, economics and law.
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
81.90%

Masters (Coursework)

Hobart Campus, Sydney Campus

Prepare for a transformative journey into the realm of accounting excellence with our Master of Professional Accounting Services program.

Entry Requirements
  • An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification, including an overseas qualification); or
  • Completion of a Graduate Certificate in Accounting or Graduate Diploma of Accounting
  • IELTS Academic A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual band less than 6.0

    Duration
    2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
    Study Mode
    In person

    Masters (Coursework)

    Camperdown/Darlington

    Build a future-proofed skillset that will help you identify business opportunities and solve accounting and business problems in innovative ways to drive organisational performance.

    Duration
    2 years full-time
    Study Mode
    In person

    Diploma

    Sydney Campus

    Start your journey into the heart of global finance and accounting with our Diploma in Applied Finance and Accounting program!

    Entry Requirements

    Domestic Students: Please refer to Undergraduate Admission Requirements
    International Students: Please refer to Overseas Qualification Recognition.

    Please refer to English Language Requirements

    Duration
    1 semester full-time
    Study Mode
    In person

    Graduate Certificate

    Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
    CQUniversity's Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting is excellent preparation to develop a career in accounting. In this course, you will begin to develop business and accounting skills in line with requirements from the major Australian professional accounting bodies.
    Entry Requirements

    To gain entry to this course, students must have:

    - A non-accounting undergraduate degree in any discipline from an Australian university, or equivalent from an overseas institution; or

    - An AQF equivalent accounting bachelor degree received from an overseas institution or organisation, that does not meet accreditation with an Australian Accounting registration body for associate membership purposes, or

    - A minimum of five years of relevant accounting experience, or

    - A minimum of ten years of relevant business experience.


    Relevant business experience is considered to be any experience in the conduct or administration of a business enterprise.

    Security RequirementsNo information available at this time.Health RequirementsNo information available at this time.Assumed Knowledge

    There are no recommended study requirements.

    Duration
    0.5 year full-time, 1 year part-time
    Study Mode
    Online, In person
    Graduate Satisfaction
    76.80%

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