Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Commerce (Chartered Accounting) from The University of Western Australia will provide you with:

a postgraduate accounting qualification from one of Australia’s leading business schools,

completion of the prestigious and globally recognised Chartered Accountants programme,

a unique qualification that will differentiate you in the employment market.

You'll learn to

Account for advanced corporate accounting transactions.

Critically apply advanced theoretical and technical accounting knowledge to provide possible solutions to emerging and/or advanced business issues.

Use clear and concise written and oral communication in complex accounting contexts to influence accountants and non-accountants

Contribute accounting expertise in diverse teams seeking solutions to emerging and/or advanced business problems in complex contexts.

Use accounting and business-related software to enhance decision-making and business efficiency.

Career Pathways

Chartered accountants are employed in professional accounting firms, large and small for-profit entities as well as not-for-profit and government organisations.

Major employers include firms such as Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, major corporates like Wesfarmers and Woodside, small businesses, public sector, local government.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting Information Systems

Contemporary Issues in Accounting

Ethics, Risk and Technology

Financial Accounting and Reporting

Business Performance

Taxation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-04-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-11 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Accounting View 84 other Masters in Accounting in Australia

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 103903D

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;

the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent;

successfully completed prior tertiary study in an accounting major; and

hold or be eligible for a Chartered Accountants ANZ Provisional Membership
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

37700 AUD / year

≈ 37700 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

28600 AUD / year

≈ 28600 AUD / year

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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

Funding

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