Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting in Sydney Australia | The University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle | Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 18,260
(c. USD12,849.95)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting is tailored for individuals holding degrees outside accounting who seek foundational knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Pursuing accounting opens doors to diverse, stimulating career paths in today's dynamic business landscape. Modern organizations increasingly value professionals with strong analytical capabilities - a core competency developed through accounting studies.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Entry into the Graduate Certificate in Professional accounting (40 units) will be available for applicants who have:

  • 3 year Bachelor‚Äôs Degree not in the discipline; or
  • 3 year Diploma in the discipline; or
  • 3 year Diploma not in the discipline + 1 year relevant business experience; or
  • 2 year Diploma in the discipline + 2 years relevant business experience; or
  • 2 year Diploma not in the discipline + 3 years relevant business experience; or
  • At least 5 years business experience.

Students will be required to successfully complete a Business Academic Skills Program (BASP) which will be of 6 weeks duration. The BASP will be non-fee based and can be completed concurrently with courses in the Graduate Certificate.

Only after the successful completion of the Graduate Certificate and the academic skills program will students be eligible to formally enrol in the Master’s Program. They will, however, receive 40 units credit by virtue of the studies they will have already completed. Therefore they will be required to do an additional 80 units to complete their Master’s Degree.

TOEFL paper-based test score of 550; TOEFL internet based score of 79; IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5; PTE GSE score of 58; Cambridge English: Advanced score of 58.

Tuition AUD 18,260

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