Western Sydney University

Master of Professional Accounting

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 18 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Accredited by CPA Australia, the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

Course overview

The Master of Professional Accounting is an accredited graduate conversion program. It provides opportunities for applicants holding a degree (recognised as equivalent to an Australian three-year undergraduate degree) in any discipline, other than an accredited accounting major, to complete the pre-entry educational requirements for CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

The program delivers a contemporary education in accounting principles and procedures supported by knowledge of associated disciplines of law, economics and finance. During this program, you will learn how to apply accounting concepts, theories and models through a range of individual and collaborative means, including industry-relevant projects and realistic business problems.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
18 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,375
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The fee estimates provided are indicative only and subject to change. These estimates are based on the current fee structures for a normal full-time study load
Campus
Parramatta
Intake
New start dates announced soon
Units
12
Fees
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What you will study

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 120 credit points which consists of the core subjects listed below:

  • Accounting Professional Engagement
  • Accounting Theory and Applications
  • Auditing
  • Commercial Law
  • Company Accounting
  • Company Law
  • Corporate Finance
  • Economics
  • Information Systems for Accountants
  • Introductory Accounting
  • Management Accounting
  • Principles of Taxation

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Applicants must have one of the following:

  • Successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in business.
  • Successfully completed a graduate certificate in any discipline.

English language requirements

International applicants must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall score with a minimum 6.0 in each subset, or an equivalent English language proficiency. Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English.

Contact the university for further information about English language requirements.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:

  • Auditing
  • Accountant in a private corporation or government agency
  • Business management

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2025: $35,000 (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.