Western Sydney University

Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced)

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

Gain knowledge, skills and expertise that enable you to become a professional accounting practitioner.

Course overview

The Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) equips students with an in-depth theoretical knowledge of accounting. The program content delivers a contemporary education in accounting principles and procedures supported by knowledge of associated disciplines of law, economics and finance.

Students will learn to apply accounting concepts, theories and models through a range of individual and collaborative means using a blended learning design that draws from industry-relevant projects with exposure to realistic business problems.

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 $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
Sydney City
Intake
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Units
16
Fees
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What you will study

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points (CP) which includes twelve School of Business postgraduate accounting core subjects and four electives listed below. Each subject is valued at 10 CP.

Core subjects

  • 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

Electives

Complete 40 CP from postgraduate business subjects with the selection to be approved by the Academic Program Advisor of the Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced).

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Applicants must have one of the following:

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

English language requirements

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:

  • Tax agent
  • Tax accountant
  • Accounting clerk

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.