About the course

Take your accounting career in a range of directions with a specialisation that cements the knowledge and skills that professional accountants need in order to succeed in an increasingly dynamic and global accounting environment. When you combine academic studies with the world-leading Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification, you gain a highly valued blend of skills and applied experience.

　　The ACCA Studies specialisation will enable you to acquire accounting qualifications that are fully recognised by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), and ACCA. With a focus on critical thinking and problem solving, as well as on the development of strong technical skills, this specialisation will build on your existing knowledge, and provide you with broad and practical skills required of strategic professional accountants in any industry.

　　Gain critical-thinking, problem-solving and communication skills

　　Acquire transferable skills, as well as an awareness of emerging accounting-related social, ethical and regulatory issues.

　　Apply theory to real-world accounting scenarios

　　Blend classroom learning and practical work to develop your understanding of how accounting can be applied in a business sense.

　　Work towards two qualifications simultaneously

　　Take the ACCA exams while you study, and work towards two qualifications at the same time.

　　Improve your employment prospects

　　Enhance your prospects for overseas employment with an ACCA qualification that?s recognised internationally. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: AU$86,400

Intake	Location
Session 1 (February), 2024	North Ryde
Session 2 (July), 2024	North Ryde
Session 1 (February), 2025	North Ryde
Session 2 (July), 2025	North Ryde
Session 1 (February), 2026	North Ryde
Session 2 (July), 2026	North Ryde

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Macquarie University

Most postgraduate courses require a successfully completed Australian bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution and may also require a specific grade point average (GPA). Our admissions team will determine whether your qualification meets the requirements.

　　Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent in accounting

　　GPA of 4.00 (out of 7.00) or overseas equivalent

　　Eligibility for admission to CPA program

　　All applicants to coursework programs at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

　　IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band. TOEFL iBT - 83.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 83.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Macquarie University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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