University of Western Australia
Master of Professional Accounting
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Analyse complex accounting information and learn how to make sound economic decisions.
Course overview
The Master of Professional Accounting provides training in the technical aspects of the preparation of accounting data, develops your skills in the application of accounting information to solve problems and make decisions, and develops important professional skills such as communication and critical thinking.
This course provides an opportunity for graduates to obtain a qualification that is recognised by professional accounting bodies and the wider business community.
Key facts
What you will study
Students who have not completed the Bachelor of Commerce, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty, must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group, as advised by the Faculty:
- Introductory Financial Accounting
- Applied Professional Business Communications
- Economics for Business: Applications and Policy
- Data Analysis and Decision Making
All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.
Core units (60 points)
Complete the following:
- Contemporary Issues in Accounting
- Intermediate Corporate Financial Accounting
- Principles of Auditing
- Financial Accounting: Theory and Practice
- Accounting Information Systems
- Accounting for Planning and Control
- Principles of Taxation
- Finance Essentials
- Commercial and Company Law
- Ethics and Sustainability Management
Option units (12 points)
Choose two from the following:
- Management Accounting: Issues and Perspectives
- Advanced Corporate Financial Accounting
- Financial Statement Analysis and Business Valuation
- Work Integrated Learning Internship Program
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission to this course, an applicant must have one of the following:
- A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification*, as recognised by UWA, and either:
- The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent.
- At least two years of professional experience in a relevant occupation.
- Completed a Graduate Certificate in Commerce at UWA.
*Applicants who have a bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, or an equivalent qualification, are not eligible for admission.
English language requirements
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the university to be eligible for a place.
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
This degree offers a variety of career paths in the private and public sectors, public accounting firms, small business and self-employment. Professional accountants are employed as company directors, board members, chief executive officers and partners in business.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual course fee in 2025: $35,400 (domestic full-fee paying 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.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.