A postgraduate program
Fast facts
Course type: Postgraduate (coursework)
Availability (full-time or part-time): Full-time l Part-time
Location: On campus (Adelaide CBD)
Courses
Course name: Master of Accounting
Duration (full-time equivalent): 2 years
GradStart code: 2CM096
CRICOS code: 064258M
Course name: Master of Accounting (Advanced Stream)
Duration (full-time equivalent): 2 years
GradStart code: 2CM112
CRICOS code: 064258M
Overview
The Master of Accounting offers the right balance of practice and theory to prepare you for a successful career as an accounting or business professional. Graduates are eligible for membership with CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
Graduates are suitable for careers such as auditor, budget accountant, bursar, cost accountant, finance manager, forensic accountant, investment analyst, liquidator and receiver, management accountant, systems accountant, and taxation consultant.
What will I study?
Refer to the course rule:
Entry requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor degree from a recognised University. The bachelor can be in any non-accounting discipline.
Students in the advanced stream who have an Australian accreditated accounting degree are likely to receive credit for four topics.
International students: Entry and English language requirements
Applications
| Domestic students | |
|---|---|
| Mid year entry: | Yes |
| Applications: | SATAC - GradStart |
| Application closing dates: | Check GradStart.
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| International students | |
|---|---|
| Mid year entry: | Yes |
| Applications: | How to apply |
| Application closing dates: | Semester 1 - 30 November of the year proceeding admission Semester 2 - 31 May of that year. |
Annual fees
| Course | Domestic students | International students |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Accounting | Place type: Commonwealth supported $9,765 | Download fee schedule |
| Master of Accounting (Advanced) | Place type: Full fee paying $17,456 | Download fee schedule |
Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?

