University of Wollongong
Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Develop foundational knowledge in the areas of accounting, finance and economics.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting is an introductory course designed to provide a general understanding of accounting and related areas of business study.
Successful completion of the graduate certificate provides a pathway to the Master of Professional Accounting or Master of Professional Accounting Advanced, with credit for four subjects towards the master's degree. Progression to other master's programs, including the MBA, may also be possible with some credit.
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
What you will study
The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting requires the successful completion of 24 credit points (CP) comprising four subjects. Each subject is valued at six CP.
Core
- Principles of Accounting
- Economics for Professionals
- Managerial Finance
- Business Law
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be considered for the course, students must have one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor's or master's degree.
- A tertiary qualification with a duration of at least three years’ full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience.
Applicants with three years’ full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience in accounting will also be considered.
English language requirements
For international students, the following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
- IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.0, with reading 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 5.0 and speaking 5.0.
- TOEFL (Internet-based): Overall score of 70, with reading 18, writing 18, listening 12 and speaking 12.
- UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies: Pass (weighted average mark of 50 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
Other qualifications may also be considered. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Identify and interpret relevant principles and concepts in a business context.
- Analyse and evaluate financial and economic information using appropriate techniques.
- Analyse current and emerging concepts and practices in accounting, finance, economics and law as they relate to accounting.
- Communicate complex business ideas to a variety of audiences.
Fees and CSP
Total indicative course tuition fee (2025): $16,344 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Total indicative course tuition fee (2025): $8,496 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
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.
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.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.