Overview

The Professional Accounting program from Western Sydney University is an accredited graduate conversion course. 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 course delivers a contemporary education in accounting principles and procedures supported by knowledge of associated disciplines of law, economics and finance. During this course 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

Your career

As an accounting graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:

Auditing

Accountant in a private corporation or government agency

Business management

Accreditation

CPA Australia

The Institute of Public Accountants

Chartered Certified Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting Professional Engagement

Accounting Theory and Applications

Auditing

Commercial Law

Company Accounting

Company Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-23 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-16 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paramatta, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 021362M
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in business

Successfully completed a Graduate Certificate in any discipline.
International applicants must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall score with a minimum 6.0 in each subset or equivalent English language proficiency.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39337 AUD / year

≈ 39337 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

35840 AUD / year

≈ 35840 AUD / year

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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