Program Overview

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting is an introductory course that provides a general understanding of accounting and related areas in business, including accounting, finance, economics, and business law.

Careers

Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting can lead to various career opportunities, including:

• Accountant
• Accounts Payable Officer
• Auditor
• Business Analyst
• Chief Financial Officer
• Financial Analyst
• Forensic Accountant
• Taxation Accountant

Admissions Information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

Entry Requirements

• A recognised bachelor’s degree,
• OR
• A tertiary academic qualification with a duration of at least three years’ full-time equivalent.
• Note: Applicants with three years’ full-time equivalent managerial or professional work experience in accounting will also be considered.

English Language Requirements

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

• English Test | Overall Score | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking
  • IELTS Academic | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 5.0
  • TOEFL (Internet-based) | 70 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 12
• UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Pass (weighted average mark of 50 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

Workload

• Full-Time Study Load: As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study.

Credit for Prior Learning

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting, those who enrol in the Master in Professional Accounting will be eligible for credit for the 4 subjects completed within the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting. Progression to other Masters programs may also be possible with some credit, including 12 credit points towards the MBA.

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Fees

• International Course fees table:
  • Campus | Delivery method | Session fee | Course fee
    • Wollongong | On Campus | $9276 (2025) | $18552 (2025)
• Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.

Key Dates

• Trimester 1, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 10 February - 2 May 2025
• Trimester 3, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 25 August - 20 November 2025
• Trimester 1, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete.
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session start: 9 February, 2026
  • Census date: 2 March, 2026
  • Session end: 1 May, 2026
• Trimester 3, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete.
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session start: 24 August, 2026
  • Census date: 14 September, 2026
  • Session end: 19 November, 2026

Duration and Delivery

• Duration: 6 months full-time
• Delivery: On Campus
• Starts:
  • Trimester 1 2025
  • Trimester 3 2025
• Codes:
  • CRICOS: G
  • UOW: 2122

Additional Information

• Fee subsidised places available
• Progression to other master’s degrees, including the Master of Business Administration (MBA), may also be possible with some credit.