Master of Professional Accounting

University of Canberra

Australia, Canberra

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University of Canberra

Australia , Canberra

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

083324D

Campuses

Bruce

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines16-Feb-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 39,900 / year(s)

Next Intake 16-Feb-2026

Master of Professional Accounting

About

Become an Australian Trained Accountant

The UC Master of Professional Accounting course is the perfect study pathway for those looking for any one of the following outcomes:

Those students who already hold an undergraduate degree in another field but considering exploring switching careers and becoming an accountant.

Internationally educated accountants, looking to meet the minimum entry requirements for working in Australia as established by the CPA (Certified Practicing Accountant) Australia, and CAANZ (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand). The MPA program is also accredited by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Australia (CMA Australia) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA-UK).

This full-time 2-year course has been carefully designed in close consultation with industry experts to help you maximise the quality of your time here at UC. Offering friendly, supportive and more engaging classes, this course is uniquely developed to help equip you with the necessary professional and technical skills to enter the Australian accounting industry with confidence.

Covering a diverse range of subjects such as Government Finance Management, Micro-finance, entrepreneurship and more, this course will bring you up to speed with the latest accounting practices, and help you meet the legal and professional requirements as determined by the professional accounting bodies of Australia.

So, whether you’re looking at becoming a practicing accountant, or going into business as an entrepreneur, or business consultant, this course is the perfect course to help put you on the fast track to personal and professional success.

Study the Master of Professional Accounting at UC and you will:

gain extensive technical, analytical and practical accounting skills

learn the accepted industry ethics and integrity standards

gain unprecedented access to industry contacts

work on real world problems in practical environments

explore professional accounting practices in industry, government and private practice.

forge strong professional industry networks

graduate with an internationally recognised qualification

gain admission as an associate member of CPA Australia, or CAANZ

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor degree or equivalent as approved by the University. There are no work experience requirements. Students who have undertaken an undergraduate degree with a major in accounting with an Australian institution are ineligible for entry to the degree.

English Program Requirements

An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).

Career

Career opportunities

The UC Master of Professional Accounting Course is a globally recognise and respected qualification that will expose graduates to a wide range of industries and numerous job opportunities all over the world including, but not limited to:

Chief Financial Officer

Tax Manager

Finance Director

Cost Account Manager

Senior Financial Analyst

Compliance Manager

Accounting Manager

Forensic Accountant

Personal Finance Advisor

Entertainment Production Accountant

Auditor

Budget Analyst

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 39,900

Application Fee

AUD

How to Apply

If you’re an international student applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree, you can apply directly to UC using our online application portal or through an agent from our international agent network.

Choosing UC for a student exchange or study abroad program

If you’re an international student currently enrolled at an overseas university and you’d like to study at UC on a student exchange or study abroad program, you also need to apply through UC’s online application portal.

International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia

You should apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) if you're an international student in your final year of secondary school and studying any of the following programs in Australia: