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Undergraduate Certificate in Taxation

Certificate

The Undergraduate Certificate in Taxation will provide students with an opportunity to develop the technical taxation skills and capabilities necessary for a career in accounting or tax practice.

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Duration

0.5 - 1 years full-time

Course Code

30D

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

About this course

The Undergraduate Certificate in Taxation will provide students with an opportunity to develop the technical taxation skills and capabilities necessary for a career in accounting or tax practice. In this course, students will learn how to navigate the complex tax and data analytics issues facing individuals and businesses using authentic learning opportunities and taxation and data simulations and cases. Given that data analytics plays a key role in contemporary tax management, this course provides a useful combination of taxation and business analytics to assist students in gaining these skills. This course will prepare students for a career in taxation.

Entry requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)
This course does not use ATAR as part of the admission process. To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). You must have completed at least one unit of study (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points) at 100 level or higher and which may include 100 level units completed in the UTAS Diploma of University Studies. If you have failed any units, your application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; OR
Completed the UTAS University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian University).

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study
To be eligible for an offer, you must have completed a Certificate III or higher (or equivalent) in any discipline.

Applications on the basis of work or life experience
Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement. Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.

Prerequisites
Nil.

Special Consideration
If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

This course is not available to international students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options.

Study locations

Hobart

What you will learn

1 Analyse taxation problems using relevant technologies and industry information for responsible taxation judgements.

2 Consider ethical, respectful, culturally sensitive, and responsible considerations into taxation practices to inform their implementation.

3 Analyse data relevant to contemporary Australian business and taxation challenges using relevant technologies.

Course structure

The Undergraduate Certificate in Taxation requires the completion of 50 credit points of core units including one 12.5 credit point core option unit.

Credit for prior study or work

If you've already completed some study from either another institution or in another course at this University, it may be eligible to count towards this course. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Advanced Standing. More information about RPL, including how and when to apply, is available here: https://www.utas.edu.au/study/apply/admission-requirements/recognition-of-prior-learning

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at University of Tasmania.

80.5%

Overall satisfaction

84.8%

Skill scale

63.6%

Teaching scale

65.7%

Employed full-time

$82k

Average salary

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