Overview

You’ll develop a solid understanding of capital gains tax, trusts, Goods and Services Tax and indirect taxes, estate planning, advanced taxation, international tax and other contemporary taxation topics.

You’ll benefit from the course’s strong industry links as you learn from tax professionals, practical assignments and case studies, and gain exposure to industry networking opportunities.

Curtin’s on-campus tax clinic offers you unique hands-on and practical work experience providing tax advice to the public and businesses.

You’ll also get to participate in field trips and national and international study tours.

The Master of Taxation course from Curtin University comprises two levels. You can choose to exit the degree early with a Graduate Certificate in Taxation Practice after completing four units (100 credits).

Key Facts

Our highly interactive and practical teaching methods create a dynamic classroom environment, allowing you to consider new perspectives and create unique networking opportunities.

You'll gain up-to-date knowledge of current taxation practices as well as develop specialised skills.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with experts and the community at the Curtin Tax Clinic and gain valuable work experience.

You’ll attend guest lectures and events with leading tax professionals and tax organisations such as the Australian Taxation Office, Inspector General of Taxation and Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

You can opt to enrol in the Domestic or International Tax Study Tours which look at the Australian taxation administration system and international tax in several countries.

Studying the Master of Taxation may assist in meeting the educational entry requirements for registration with the Tax Practitioners Board.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Taxation of Capital Gains

Taxation of Trusts

Taxation Research in Current Topics

Corporate Taxation

Advanced Taxation Research

GST and Indirect Taxation

Applied International Taxation

Advanced Estate Planning

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-03 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-06 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-06 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-04 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, 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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6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 102741C

Applicants require a recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent) in the field of taxation or a related discipline, or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the field of taxation or a related discipline. In addition, applicants must meet Curtin's English language proficiency requirements.

Applicants without a related (cognate) Bachelor's degree will need to complete the Graduate Certificate in Taxation Practice to proceed to be considered for the Master of Taxation degree program.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

34671 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34671 AUD per year during 12 months.
National

30800 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30800 AUD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Perth

1328 - 2367 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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