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Master of Professional Accounting

Curtin University

Perth, Australia
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

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

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): 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

An undergraduate degree in any discipline OR Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting. In addition
You must meet Curtin's English language proficiency

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent (some courses need a cognate degree, work experience or a prerequisite background; MBA courses need 3 years of relevant work experience)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 81
PTE Academic 58
Cambridge 176
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Previous degree certificate
Curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Professional Accounting admission requirements at Curtin University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$49,454 AUD
Application fee	$100 AUD
Deposit	$12,400 AUD

Program details

Campus	Curtin Perth (Bentley)
Faculty or school	Academic Studies
Department	Department of Business and Management
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Curtin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Professional Accounting.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
28 Jan 2027
75 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.