Macquarie University

Graduate Diploma of Accounting Practice

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Diploma

This course is a pathway to the Master of Accounting and the Master of Professional Accounting.

Course overview

Accountants track, analyse and report on income and expenditures; ensure statutory regulations are met; provide investors with financial information; and through budgeting, assist businesses plan for the future. This makes them indispensable to any business or organisation.

The Graduate Diploma of Accounting Practice is ideal for those wishing to transition to a role in accounting or those seeking to understand the principles of accounting practice to progress in their existing field. You’ll learn about principles of accounting, taxation law and current issues in accounting and corporate governance.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
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Can be studied part time
12 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,225
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 40 cp (4 units) per semester or 80 cp (8 units) per year.
Campus
Sydney City
Intake
New start dates announced soon
Units
8
Fees
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What you will study

You must earn 80 credit points (CP). Each unit is valued at 10 CP.

Complete the following:

  • Principles of Accounting
  • Business and Company Law
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Accounting Standards and Practice
  • Taxation Law
  • Corporate Accounting
  • Current Issues in Accounting and Corporate Governance
  • Contemporary Accounting Practice

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To qualify for entry to this degree, you must have the following:

  • An AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent.

English language requirements

When applying to study at Macquarie University, you’re required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

The required standard of English for this degree is outlined here: IELTS - Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0, Reading 6.0, Listening 6.0 and an overall score of 7.

You may satisfy the English language requirements by having one of the following:

  • An approved English language test at the required level.
  • A qualification from an approved country with English as the language of instruction.

Please contact the university for full details.

Recognition of Prior Learning

With recognition of prior learning (RPL), you could get credit for your prior study and experience, reducing the duration of your studies. Credit is awarded for formal and informal or non-formal learning. You’ll need to apply for RPL once you receive your offer to study at Macquarie.

Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:

  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Banking and finance manager
  • Business or venture analyst
  • Consultant
  • Risk management specialist
  • Superannuation adviser or analyst

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated annual fee in 2025: $33,800 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The estimated fee displayed is based on a standard full-time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you'll pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.