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Master of Professional Accounting
- Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Australia
- 1.5 years
- English
- On campus, online
- Master
About the program
An intensive one-year conversion course for non-accounting graduates entering the accounting profession.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Professional Accounting can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
- Evaluate financial and operational decisions
- Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Trainee accountant
- Chartered accountant route (CAP1 exemptions from Chartered Accountants Ireland
- ACCA exemptions)
Curriculum
- One-year intensive conversion mirroring the critical areas of a three-year undergraduate accounting syllabus: financial accounting and double-entry bookkeeping through to full financial statements under international standards
- Management accounting techniques and the principles of financial management.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Recognised Australian bachelor degree at AQF Level 7 or equivalent overseas qualification; relevant prior study or alternative entry may apply by course.
Accepted academic background
Recognised bachelor degree or equivalent, Relevant prior study where specified, Approved alternative-entry evidence
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0
- TOEFL or accepted equivalent
Documents you’ll need
- Certified academic transcripts
- Passport or identity document
- English proficiency evidence where applicable
- CV or résumé where relevant
- Program-specific supporting evidence where required
How to apply
- Check the program admission criteria
- submit an online application directly to Torrens University or through an authorised education agent where applicable
- provide requested supporting documents
- then accept the offer and complete enrolment and visa/CoE steps if studying internationally.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $36,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 AUD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Online |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Business |
| Department | Business |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Standard |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Torrens University publishes Business and/or university scholarship opportunities; eligibility, award value and availability depend on applicant and intake and are not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
12 Sept 2027
302 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.5 years.
The next deadline is 12 Sept 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $36,000 AUD per year. The application fee is $0 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, TOEFL or accepted equivalent.

