Overview

The Master of Applied Finance course from The University of Western Australia is a practical course designed for graduates already working in the finance sector, as well as those with a non-finance background who wish to move into the finance area.

Key facts

The curriculum complements the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program, with topics including risk management, capital markets and international finance.

You’ll study under experienced finance professionals, including professors who have served on the Commonwealth Government Superannuation Roundtable, acted as expert witnesses in court cases, and developed an Equity Preference Index in partnership with Colonial First State.

Candidates preparing for the CFA qualification are encouraged to enrol in the Master of Applied Finance as a preparatory course.

Career opportunities:

Applied Finance graduates are in demand across a range of industries such as:

Consulting

Corporate finance

Financial planning

Financial risk management

Funds management

Insurance

Investment banking

Major employers include firms such as:

Deloitte

Ernst & Young

KPMG

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Investment banks such UBS and Macquarie Group

Private equity firms

Superannuation fund managers

Graduate Careers Australia lists the financial services industry as the fourth largest sector of the Australian economy, accounting for more than eight per cent of GDP and employing nearly 400,000 people.

Accreditation

The Master of Applied Finance is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Risk Management and Financial Instruments

Quantitative Methods in Finance

Case Studies in Finance

Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies in Business

Digital Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-12 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-20 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

96 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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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 083270B

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

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

the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;

at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or

completed a Graduate Certificate in Finance or Graduate Certificate in Commerce at UWA.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

53200 AUD / year

≈ 53200 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

34700 AUD / year

≈ 34700 AUD / year

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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.

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