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Certificate of Accounting and Bookkeeping

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 0.5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Certificate

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About the program

A six-month vocational certificate in accounting and bookkeeping that leads to higher accounting study.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in Accounting and Bookkeeping. Apply relevant theories
  • Methods
  • And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to Accounting and Bookkeeping.

Career outcomes

  • Entry-level accounting and bookkeeping roles
  • BAS agent registration
  • Further accounting study

Curriculum

  • 13 Units (10 core and three elective) with no prior background assumed: financial calculations
  • Business documents
  • Spreadsheets and budgeting
  • Computerised accounting systems
  • Financial recordkeeping and reporting
  • Legal requirements
  • Payroll and Business Activity Statements. Six months full-time.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent
  • Typically with a minimum average of 50% in a VCE-equivalent qualification
  • Some advanced diplomas require a related RMIT diploma or equivalent.

Accepted academic background

Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent.

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT 50
  • PTE Academic 42
  • Cambridge 162

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation certificate when applicable
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Financial documentation
  • Program-specific supporting materials when required.

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements and the deadline (10 February 2027 for Semester 1) on the course page. Apply online through RMIT's Application Portal
  2. Directly or through an agent. AUD 100 application fee for listed countries. Upload transcripts
  3. Graduation certificates
  4. English test evidence
  5. Passport and any selection-task documents. Complete any selection task or interview. Accept the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter (may include OSHC). Get the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for a student visa (subclass 500) with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$13,500 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$5,000 AUD

Program details

CampusMelbourne City
Faculty or schoolCollege of Vocational Education
DepartmentDepartment of Business and Management
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value48
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteRoyal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    10 Feb 2027

    89 days left

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.5 years.