Bachelor
Melbourne Polytechnic is committed to delivering quality academic programs that develop capabilities for students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Our Bachelor of Accounting was the first of its kind in Australia, meeting the growing demand for business professionals with qualifications in accounting and knowledge of sustainable business. Accounting is a perennially in-demand industry, and combining specialised skills with sustainable business knowledge is future-focused learning for a future-proofed career.
Developed with industry for a sustainable economyMelbourne Polytechnic's Bachelor of Accounting was the first degree of its kind in Victoria, developed with industry and government bodies to meet the growing demand for business professionals at the intersection of sustainable business and accounting. You'll work with industry professionals across both sectors to study business law, auditing, tax and corporate accounting, as well as sustainability studies, environmental law, economics and policy. Complementary knowledge subjects including management, marketing and organisational behaviour will be available as elective subjects. Delivered by the School of Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the course has been designed to meet the demand for elite graduates in Australia and overseas. This course is accredited by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand, and the Tertiary Quality and Standards Agency.
Count on a bright futureGraduates of Melbourne Polytechnic's Bachelor of Accounting will be eligible to apply for associate membership of CPA Australia. You might work as an accountant in the public, private or financial sector, a business consultant, business analyst, business sustainability auditor, financial manager, auditor or entrepreneur.
All Applicants All applicants are required to attend an interview.
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years) Successful completion of Year 12 VCE or equivalent with no specified minimum ATAR score and a study score of at least 20 in any English.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study Successful completion of a VET diploma.
Applicants with higher education A complete or incomplete higher education qualification.
Applicants with work and life experience Relevant industry or life experience.
Higher Education Admissions CriteriaAs well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories:
If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.
If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course.
If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years.
If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.