Master of Professional Accounting

    Master of Professional Accounting

    Duration18 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 27,296 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 21, 2026
    Master of Professional Accounting

    About

    The course focuses on the knowledge and skills required for practice as a certified practising accountant or chartered accountant along with effective management, accountability and control, and effective decision-making for financial success.

    You will develop technical and conceptual skills required to become a competent accountant as well as abilities to analyse, criticise and synthesise various accounting and related principles, methods and techniques.



    Disciplines

    Faculty of Arts and Society

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Admission criteria

    Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate diploma, masters degree, or equivalent international qualification. Applicants who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Accounting Studies are also eligible for entry.

    Applicants who have previously completed an accounting degree within Australia are not eligible to apply.

    International entry pathway

    Applicants who have completed the CDU International Masters Qualifying Program (ZMQP01 or ZMQP02) or the Accelerated International Masters Qualifying Program (ZAMQP1 or ZAMQP2) are eligible for entry.

    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 4 (ZEAP40)Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
    IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake)A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
    Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
    Common European Framework Certificate of English ProficiencyA minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
    Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic moduleA minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
    TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)A minimum overall score of 79 with 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: [email protected].

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    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.

    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 4 (ZEAP40)Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
    IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake)A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
    Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
    Common European Framework Certificate of English ProficiencyA minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
    Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic moduleA minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
    TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)A minimum overall score of 79 with 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: [email protected].

    Career

    Career opportunities

    Completing a Master of Professional Accounting with relevant work experience 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, business/financial analyst, or work in a large multinational company or '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.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    27,296 / year
    Master of Professional Accounting
    Charles Darwin University
    Charles Darwin University
    Australia

    Australia, Darwin