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Master of Professional Accounting

Western Sydney University

  • Parramatta, Australia
  • 1.5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Western Sydney University campus

About the program

An intensive one-year conversion course for non-accounting graduates entering the accounting profession.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years for master's by coursework or extended, 3 years for master's by research (Temporary Graduate visa subclass 485, Post-Higher Education Work stream; one-time (no repeat as primary applicant); apply in Australia within 6 months of course completion while holding or having held a Student visa in the last 6 months; age 35 or under; Temporary Graduate study requirement: CRICOS-registered qualification(s) taught in English totalling at least 2 academic years (92 CRICOS weeks), completed in Australia in no less than 16 calendar months on a visa allowing study; English: IELTS Academic/General 6.5 overall, 5.5 each band (or equivalent) within 12 months; age limit raised to under 50 for master's by research; Indian nationals 3 years under AI-ECTA; Hong Kong/BNO up to 5 years). A coursework master's shorter than 92 CRICOS weeks (e.g. 1 or 1.5 years) qualifies only when combined with other eligible Australian CRICOS study: check per programme.): 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

  • A recognised bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree (AEI-NOOSR)
  • Some programmes need a relevant degree
  • Work experience or professional registration (see the handbook).

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian degree (AEI-NOOSR), Some programmes need a relevant degree, Work experience or professional registration (see handbook)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each subtest)
  • TOEFL iBT 82 (Writing 21
  • PTE Academic Speaking 18
  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Certified academic transcripts and qualifications
  • Passport identification page
  • English proficiency evidence if required
  • Additional program-specific documents if requested

How to apply

  1. Check the entry and English requirements for your course. Apply free through the International Application System
  2. directly or via an agent. Receive your Offer of Admission (provisional
  3. packaged pathway or conditional) and read the International Fee and Refund Agreement and OSHC information. Pay fees and receive your eCoE. Apply for the student visa with proof of funds and arrange OSHC. Attend orientation and study full time.

Other costs

Tuition per year$41,304 AUD
Application fee$0 AUD
Deposit$71,014 AUD

Program details

CampusParramatta City
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Social Sciences, Arts, Business, Education and Law
DepartmentSchool of Business
Teaching languageEnglish
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Post-study stay2 years for master's by coursework or extended, 3 years for master's by research (Temporary Graduate visa subclass 485, Post-Higher Education Work stream; one-time (no repeat as primary applicant); apply in Australia within 6 months of course completion while holding or having held a Student visa in the last 6 months; age 35 or under; Temporary Graduate study requirement: CRICOS-registered qualification(s) taught in English totalling at least 2 academic years (92 CRICOS weeks), completed in Australia in no less than 16 calendar months on a visa allowing study; English: IELTS Academic/General 6.5 overall, 5.5 each band (or equivalent) within 12 months; age limit raised to under 50 for master's by research; Indian nationals 3 years under AI-ECTA; Hong Kong/BNO up to 5 years). A coursework master's shorter than 92 CRICOS weeks (e.g. 1 or 1.5 years) qualifies only when combined with other eligible Australian CRICOS study: check per programme.
Scholarship noteFor 2027, eligible new international postgraduate coursework applicants may be considered for academic-merit scholarships worth 5000 AUD, 10000 AUD or up to 50% of tuition. No separate scholarship application is generally required.

Intakes and deadlines

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    January 2027

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    March 2027

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    June 2027

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    September 2027

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1.5 years.