University of New England

Master of Professional Accounting

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

The course covers introductory as well as advanced units in financial and management accounting, auditing, finance, tax and company law.

Course overview

UNE's Master of Professional Accounting will advance your financial, analytical, research and communication skills, helping you become an indispensable asset in any workplace, and will qualify you for entry to the major professional accounting bodies.

Tailor your studies to suit your personal career goals. In addition to the core accounting units, you can choose to study units in areas such as finance, management, marketing and human resource management. You can also qualify for admission to the major Australian professional accounting bodies for full membership and continuing professional development.

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

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
24 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $3,822
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Estimated prices are calculated based on a first year and full-time study load of eight units or 48 credit points.

From $2,097 (CSP)
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You may be eligible for CSP where the government pays part of your fees. Estimated CSP prices are calculated based on a first year and full-time study load of eight units or 48 credit points.
Campus
Armidale
Intake
February, 2026
June, 2026
Units
16
Fees
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FEE-HELP loans and HECS loans are available to assist domestic students.
FEE-HELP, HECS, CSP

What you will study

The entry requirements of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia are met by the completion of the core units in this course.

To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 96 credit points including at least 36 credit points at 500-level. Each unit is valued at six credit points.

Rule A

Advanced standing

Block Advanced Standing of 24 credit points will be awarded based on completing an AQF Level 7 bachelor's degree.

Core units

Complete the following units:

  • Management Accounting
  • Introductory Accounting
  • Intermediate Financial Accounting
  • Accounting Theory and Research
  • Advanced Financial Accounting
  • Auditing
  • Corporate Finance
  • Accounting Information Systems
  • Economics for Management
  • Taxation Law
  • Issues in Commercial and Financial Services Law
  • Quantitative Techniques for Management
Rule B
Rule C

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

This course is offered under two admission rules.

Rule A: You have completed a bachelor's qualification (AQF Level 7).

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

You may be required to show how you satisfy the English language requirements for this course. Contact the university for more information.

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.

  • If you are admitted under Rule A, you will be granted 24 CP of Block Advanced Standing.
  • If you are admitted under Rule B, you will be granted 24 CP of Block Advanced Standing and 24 CP of Specified 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 last 10 years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.

  • If you are admitted under Rule A, you can apply for up to a further 24 CP of Advanced Standing.
  • If you are admitted under Rule C, you can apply for up to 48 CP of Advanced Standing.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Students who complete this award will be eligible for Associate membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), CPA Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). They can then pursue full professional status with the organisation of their choice.

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate mastery of knowledge within the accounting discipline, that includes understanding of recent developments and ability to reflect critically on theory and to undertake professional work in accounting.
  • Identify complex problems in accounting and finance, collect relevant data, evaluate and synthesise a range of solutions and recommend the best course of action.
  • Demonstrate a current knowledge and understanding of research principles and methods as they apply to accounting.
  • Communicate effectively with both accounting and non-accounting professionals on accounting and finance issues in a coherent and sustained manner.
  • Demonstrate a proficiency with the researching, presentation and dissemination of information within and outside accounting.
  • Demonstrate application of knowledge and skills acquired within the accounting discipline with high level of creativity, initiative and personal autonomy.
  • Plan and execute a substantial research-based project or capstone experience and/or piece of research.

Fees and CSP

Estimated first-year fee in 2026: $16,779 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

Estimated first-year fee in 2026: $30,576 (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.