Professional Accounting
Gain a globally recognised qualification.
Accounting is more than number crunching. Studying accounting with us can take you far beyond the office desk and computer screen – both during your studies and after graduation. With our practical internships and work experience opportunities, you will have direct access to Tasmanian industry during your studies, providing real world experience and building connections to help forge your future career.
If you don’t have a formal accounting qualification and want to break into the field, this is the perfect place to start. It’s also ideal for anyone who wants to upskill and meet professional accounting requirements.
Work Ready Program
By choosing to study from our Launceston Campus, you'll be part of our Work Ready Program, designed to prepare you for success at university and in your future career.
The program combines your Master of Professional Accounting degree with a guaranteed corporate internship placement, regular mentoring, work experience, networking and training opportunities as well as financial support to help you settle in during your first year of study.
Course Options
Master of Professional Accounting
2 years min, 5 years max
Hobart, Launceston or Online CRICOS 106830C
Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting
1 years min, 3 years max
Launceston or Online CRICOS 052939G
Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
0.5 years min, 2 years max
Launceston or Online CRICOS 048891G
Gain hands-on experience with our Tax Clinic Internships, including interactive simulations for online students.
Get the job-ready skills employers are looking with our new Pathways to Accounting and Finance Career elective unit.
Accredited by AACSB International, the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.
Study options
Advanced Accounting
Take your accounting skills to the next level. This specialisation is ideal for students who intend to take their CPA exams after building some work experience, rather than completing them as part of their degree.
Available in Launceston (semester 1 intake only) and online.
Business Management
Diversify your skillset with additional business management topics including entrepreneurship, sales, and people management.
Available in Launceston (semester 1 intake only), Hobart and online.
Marketing
Complement your accounting skills with a range of topics including sales, digital marketing, and business-to-business marketing.
Available in Hobart and online.
Course breakdown
1
Master of Professional Accounting
200 credit points
- Complete 10 compulsory units (12.5 credit points each)
- Choose one of these units:
-CPA Ethics and Governance
-Management Ethics - Choose one of these units:
-CPA Contemporary Business Issues
-Tax Clinic Internship
-Strategic Management.
2
Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting
100 credit points
- Economics and Statistical Analysis
- Introduction to Financial Management
- Accounting Systems and Processes
- The Accounting Framework
- Business and Corporate Law
- Financial and Corporate Accounting
- Management and Cost Accounting
- Australian Tax Law
Complete the following 8 core units (100 credit points).
3
Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
50 credit points
Complete the following 4 core units (50 credit points).
- Economics and Statistical Analysis
- Introduction to Financial Management
- Accounting Systems and Processes
- The Accounting Framework
Career outcomes
Anisha Shrestha – Master of Professional Accounting
“I think a career in accounting provides a challenging, rewarding, and versatile opportunities in the business environment. I had the most amazing faculty members who were very cooperative and helpful. I would definitely recommend the University of Tasmania.”
Postgraduate study leads to exceptional career outcomes. 90% of our postgraduate business and management students find full-time employment within 4 months of graduating and have an average salary of $100,000 (Source: 2018 Graduate Outcomes Survey).
Finance Managers
projected job growth to 2023
Management Analysts
projected job growth to 2023
Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers
projected job growth to 2025
Study Experiences
The power of networking in your accounting career
"Grab any opportunity that comes around that might stretch you and expand your skills".
Read Anne-Marie Martin's story, Work Ready Program, Ambassador of Industry
Work Ready Program
Start your career the right way, get the skills you need to stand out.
Our Work Ready Program will prepare you for success at university and in your chosen career. Whist studying a Master of Professional Accounting at our Launceston campus, you’ll be able to enjoy all the benefits and opportunities of the program.
For full details, visit the Work Ready Program here
Entry information
Entry requirements
Entry requirements vary across courses. You'll find the requirements on our individual course pages. These can be accessed from Course Options, which is located at the top of this page.
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you're not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Credit for prior learning
The University of Tasmania aims to provide you with credit for approved prior study or equivalent professional experience which exceeds standard entrance requirements for courses. For more information please visit Recognition for Prior Learning.
English language requirements
For those applicants who are nationals of and currently residing in a country where English is not the official language, evidence of an IELTS or TOEFL test must be provided. For more information, please visit International Future Students.
