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Diploma of Professional Accounting
- Hobart, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
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): no
- 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
- Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 or another approved University general-entry pathway
- Plus any course-specific prerequisites
Accepted academic background
Australian Year 12 equivalent, Approved tertiary study, Or another recognised entry pathway
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 overall
- TOEFL iBT No band below 5.5
- PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 72
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification evidence
- Passport/identity documents
- English-language evidence where required
- Course-specific supporting documents where applicable
How to apply
- Choose the course. Check academic and English entry requirements and prerequisites. Prepare supporting documents. Apply directly through the University of Tasmania international application portal or through an authorised agent.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,680 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 AUD |
| Deposit | $11,340 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Hobart |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Department | Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 100 |
| Study pace | Standard |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Tasmanian International Merit Scholarship offers eligible commencing international students a 30% tuition fee reduction under its 2027 conditions. An ASEAN Scholarship may provide eligible ASEAN citizens a 15% tuition discount. Award eligibility and course exclusions apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
5 Feb 2027
83 days leftProgram starts
February 2028
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No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 5 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $22,680 AUD per year. The application fee is $0 AUD. The deposit is $11,340 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 overall, TOEFL iBT No band below 5.5, PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 72.

