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Graduate Diploma in Accounting

  • Graduate Diploma

Practice accounting in Australia

UC's Graduate Diploma in Accounting is designed for students who may have an overseas accounting qualification and are required to undertake 8...

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$3,563 per year

About this course

Practice accounting in Australia

UC's Graduate Diploma in Accounting is designed for students who may have an overseas accounting qualification and are required to undertake 8 units (24cp) to meet the requirements of the award.

Students entering this award must have their qualifications assessed by either CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand to identify the unit set required to meet accreditation requirements.

Through practical, hands-on learning, our coursework is designed to produce highly competent, work-ready graduates with an in-depth discipline knowledge, with the technical skills needed to work as socially responsible accounting professionals across the private and public sectors. Through a mix of theoretical knowledge and real-world learning experiences, our goal is for you to become an agile professional with diverse employment skills which are transferable across a range of different industries.

Please note, the Graduate Diploma in Accounting does not meet accreditation requirements for accounting professional bodies as an individual award.
The perfect pathway to further study, you can progress to UC's Master of Professional Accounting, applying credits from your completed units.
Study a Graduate Diploma in Accounting at UC and you will:
  • gain varied technical, analytical and practical accounting skills.
  • learn the accepted industry ethics and integrity standards.
  • gain access to diverse industry contacts.
  • work on real world problems in practical environments.
  • explore professional accounting practices in industry, government and private practice.
  • expand your professional networks.

Work Integrated Learning

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is broadly defined as any learning activity or program that provides our students with industry experience. In the Faculty of Business, Government and Law, our courses are designed to seamlessly integrate practical learning opportunities. This allows our students to acquire essential skills and hands-on experience, while our industry partners gain access to a talented pool of motivated individuals who bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the workplace.
We actively encourage UC students to develop not only technical accountancy skills but also the confidence to navigate a variety of industry accounting packages. By doing so, they can enhance their readiness for the workforce and build professional networks that will support their future career in accounting practice.

Career opportunities
  • Accountant
  • Accounts Officer
  • Accounting Manager
  • Auditor
  • Budget Analyst
  • Compliance Manager
  • Cost Account Manager
  • Entertainment Production Accountant
  • Financial Accountant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Financial Controller
  • Forensic Accountant
  • Management Accountant
  • Personal finance Advisor
  • Tax Accountant

Professional accreditation

The individual units in this award meet specific subject requirements for the professional accounting bodies in Australia, but the course does not satisfy all the accreditation requirements for the accounting professional bodies.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent as approved by the University.

Additional admission requirements

Students who have completed an undergraduate degree with a major in accounting with an Australian institution are ineligible for entry to the course.

As an exit award, students must be enrolled in the Master of Professional Accounting and must have completed a minimum of 24 credit points to be eligible for the Graduate Diploma in Accounting.

Assumed knowledge

None.

Periods course is open for new admissions
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Domestic International
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 05 February 2024
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 29 July 2024
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 28 July 2025
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 02 February 2026
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 27 July 2026
Credit arrangements

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Study locations

Canberra

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