University of New England
Graduate Diploma in Accounting
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
This graduate diploma will enable your progression to high-level accounting studies such as the Master of Professional Accounting.
Course overview
If you have already completed some accounting studies but need to complete more units to gain accreditation with professional accounting bodies, the Graduate Diploma in Accounting is your opportunity to gain the required eight units for professional accreditation. Subjects are drawn from the Master of Professional Accounting and may cover introductory as well as advanced units in accounting, finance, auditing, law, economics and business statistics.
The Graduate Diploma in Accounting helps you to expand on your accounting experience and actively advance your career.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
28th February, 2026
30th June, 2026
30th October, 2026
What you will study
To qualify for the award, a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points.
Core units
Complete the following units:
- Management Accounting
- Introductory Accounting
- Economics for Management
- Issues in Commercial and Financial Services Law
Listed units
Complete 24 credit points from the following units:
- Intermediate Financial Accounting
- Accounting Theory and Research
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Auditing
- Corporate Finance
- Accounting Information Systems
- Taxation Law
- Quantitative Techniques for Management
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
This course is offered under two admission rules.
Rule A: You have completed a bachelor's qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent).
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A.
Rule B: Within the past 10 years you have commenced and completed the UNE Graduate Certificate in Accounting (or equivalent). Admission on this basis is subject to the requirements of relevant accrediting bodies, and Course Coordinator approval.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B.
English language requirements
For international students, contact the university to find further information about English language requirements.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.
Course Entry Advanced Standing
Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest.
If you are admitted under Rule B, you will be granted 24 CP of Block Advanced Standing. You cannot apply for further Advanced Standing.
Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your study within the 10 years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
If you are admitted under Rule A, you can apply for up to 24 CP of Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Careers you could consider include:
- Professional accountant
- Financial or budget analyst in a commercial enterprise
- Data analyst in a financial institution
- Entrepreneur or small business owner
- Agribusiness manager or consultant
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge within the accounting discipline to undertake professional work in accounting, and demonstrate the ability to communicate that knowledge.
- Identify issues in accounting and finance, collect relevant data, critically evaluate a range of solutions to address complex problems and recommend the best course of action.
- Communicate effectively with both accounting and non-accounting professionals on complex accounting and finance issues.
- Make ethical decisions on issues relevant to accounting and finance, and demonstrate clear knowledge of your responsibility and accountability for the decisions and those of others involved in its implementation.
- Integrate theoretical and technical accounting knowledge to demonstrate the ability to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within specialised accounting contexts.
Fees and CSP
Estimated first-year and full fee in 2026: $16,793 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Estimated first-year and full fee in 2026: $31,776 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Estimated amenities fee per year if studying full-time: $373
The costs will depend on the units you choose to study, as the cost of individual units varies. “Estimated fees” are provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking a study load of 48 credit points in the first year of this course. For courses that require fewer than 48 credit points, the fees indicated are based on the total credit points needed for the completion of that course.
Student fees 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.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
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.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.