Master of Taxation

The UNSW Master of Taxation is a fast-track to Australian taxation law expertise from UNSW Business School, a leading institution in the Asia-Pacific region. This degree is designed to equip you, a tax professional or practitioner, to better manage the complex taxation issues involved in business decisions and transactions.

You will further develop essential skills in research and analysis, that build your exposure to and critical understanding of complex aspects of taxation and the Australian taxation system.

UNSW Business School has been ranked the #1 business school in Australia by AFR BOSS for the last two years in a row*. That means our business education leads the way in career impact, quality and reputation.

As a UNSW Business School student, you’ll have access to Career Accelerator – a portfolio of work experience, professional development and global business opportunities.

Our postgraduate graduates have exceptional employability rates, performing well above the national average. In 2020, 96% of graduates found full-time employment within four months.

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Category A

A recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in Taxation, Law, Accounting, Business or Commerce (or equivalent qualifications) as determined by UNSW Business School; with an average of 65% or more in these subjects, as determined by UNSW Business School; and a minimum of two years relevant full-time professional experience in professional services firms or in government departments.

Category B

A graduate certificate or graduate diploma in a related discipline; and a minimum of two years relevant full-time professional experience in professional services firms or in government departments.

Progression from the Graduate Certificate in Taxation

Students who successfully complete the Graduate of Certificate in Taxation with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 or above can apply for articulation to the Master of Taxation via Internal Program Transfer (IPT) in their final term of study. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be granted, subject to courses aligning with the Master's program. Upon progression into the Master of Taxation, students may be eligible for up to an additional 12 Units of Credit (UOC) in RPL for electives, subject to courses aligning with the Master's program.

RPL

RPL Credit may be granted for up to 12 units of credit (two courses) for the Master of Taxation (9250)

Students who successfully articulate from the Graduate Certificate in Taxation (7321) to the MTax can receive full RPL (24 UOC), subject to course fit within the MTax (9250) program.

For further details on RPL Credit, please refer to the handbook.