Bachelor of Accounting

Charles Darwin University

Australia, Darwin

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Charles Darwin University

Australia , Darwin

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

108293G

Credit point

240 Points

Campuses

Danala - Education and Community Precinct

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines3-Mar-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 31,208 / year

Next Intake 3-Mar-2026

Bachelor of Accounting

About

The Bachelor of Accounting prepares you with professional skills to become an accountant or work in a range of roles that rely on accounting knowledge.

The course develops your communication, presentation and problem-solving skills. You'll learn about financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation, business law, corporate law, and finance.

You can also choose to study business units to complement your personal interests and career options. Or, you may choose electives from other areas, including language studies, anthropology, history, social science, Indigenous studies, applied science and engineering.

Disciplines

Faculty of Arts and Society

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
Australian Defence Force (ADF) members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
- Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman
- Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal
- Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal
Current School Leaver Pathways:
- Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades
- School recommendation program

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

International entry pathway

International applicants who have completed the CDU Foundation Studies Program and achieved a minimum mark of 65% in the Foundation English units A and B are eligible to apply.

Essential requirements

English language requirements

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.

The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education from an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

CDU English for Academic Purposes 3 (ZEAP30)	Successful completion of EAP003 English for Academic Purposes 3
IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake)	A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)	A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169.
Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency	A minimum overall grade of B2.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module	A minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)	A minimum overall score of 60 and a minimum writing score of 21.

* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.

ATAR profile

The following table represents the ATAR and selection rank profile for applicants offered a place on the basis of their ATAR in semester 1, 2024

ATAR based offers only	ATAR (excluding adjustment factors)	Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors)
Lowest rank to receive an offer	59.70	62.45
Median rank to receive an offer	65.83	73.70
Highest rank to receive an offer	87.70	96.75

Notes
"<5" indicates less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.

English Program Requirements

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.

CDU English for Academic Purposes 3 (ZEAP30)	Successful completion of EAP003 English for Academic Purposes 3
IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake)	A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)	A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169.
Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency	A minimum overall grade of B2.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module	A minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)	A minimum overall score of 60 and a minimum writing score of 21.

Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.

Career

Career opportunities

Completing a Bachelor of Accounting can lead to a wide range of career opportunities in small, medium and large organisations. As a graduate, you may become a financial accountant, management accountant, financial auditor, tax auditor/preparer, financial/business analyst, or work in a large multinational company or a Big Four accounting firm. Or, you could run your own businesses, work in a small local accounting firm, or work in other areas of business management.