Bachelor of Accounting
Course Highlights
Want to see the world while you work? An accounting degree can take you anywhere, from large multinational organisations in the world's most exciting cities to small- and medium-sized businesses across regional Australia.
You won't just learn accounting – you'll live it
When you study accounting with Charles Sturt University you'll undertake a work placement program of 100 hours. All your accounting subjects will feature work-integrated learning and assessment. You'll be job-ready as a highly employable graduate.
You can come to us or we can come to you
As well as having campuses across regional NSW, Charles Sturt University is one of the largest and most experienced online higher education providers. Online and on-campus classes offer personal engagement and support from our industry-aligned professional educators. Charles Sturt University also gives you the opportunity to graduate sooner by offering select subjects in the summer session
A passport to seek globally recognised professional qualifications
Charles Sturt University's accounting degree is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. You'll be ready to take the next step and join a worldwide network of chartered accountants and certified practising accountants.
Add another qualification and expand your possibilities
Charles Sturt University's flexible program of study gives you room to specialise in a second discipline through joint studies. Add options to your accounting qualification by also studying finance, human resource management, legal studies, marketing or even psychology.
Campus Information
Albury-Wodonga, New South Wales
Albury-Wodonga is a vibrant regional centre situated on the border of NSW and Victoria. It is home to a great range of shops, theatre, cafés and restaurants, and just a stone's throw from snowfields and wine regions, providing excellent day trips when you need a break from study.
Bathurst, New South Wales
A rich heritage of bushrangers and gold rush days combines with the excitement of the V8 Supercars and numerous local sporting competitions to make Bathurst a great place to live and study. There are also plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants to catch up with friends and a busy shopping scene.
Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie is a growing coastal hub in a picturesque setting. There is plenty for people of all ages to do, whether a high-speed boat or a scenic river cruise is your scene. There are beaches, rainforests and wildlife, as well as a huge range of festivals and cultural events, shopping and cafés.
Wagga Wagga
Situated on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, Wagga Wagga - known simply as Wagga to locals - has a proud sporting history, a thriving cultural calendar including theatre, music, art and markets, and a growing restaurant and café scene.
CSU Study Centre Melbourne
CSU Study Centre Sydney
CSU Study Centre Brisbane
Intakes
- March
- July
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:
- Auditor
- Business development adviser
- Financial accountant
- Forensic accountant
- Management accountant
- Public practice accountant
- Taxation accountant
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
FOR INDIA
- Completion of the All India Senior School Certificates, where awarded by CBSE and metro state boards. Overall score of 60% in 4 Academic subjects:
> CBSE
> India School Certificate (ISC)
> State Boards - A completed award with a minimum total score of 24 or above in the International Baccalaureate
- Completion of two GCE A2 Levels with a minimum of 2 x D or equivalent in a minimum of two subjects, where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
- A pass in the first division in the Pre-University Certificate.
Bangladesh
- Completion of at least one year of study at a recognised university with passing grades or better
- Completion of a 2 or 3 year bachelor's degree with a recognised university with passing grades or better
- A completed award with a minimum total score of 24 or above in the International Baccalaureate.
Nepal
- Higher Secondary Education Certificate plus minimum of one year of successful study at a recognised tertiary institution.
- Higher Secondary Education Certificate with a grade average of 65%.
- A completed award with a minimum score of 24 or above in the International Baccalaureate.
Sri Lanka
- Completion of the GCE A Levels. Overall grade in the best three subjects equalling 5/15 where A1=5, B=4, C=3, S=1
- Completion of two GCE A2 Levels with a minimum of 2 x D or equivalent in a minimum of two subjects, where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
- A completed award with a minimum score of 24 or above in the International Baccalaureate
- Sri Lankan GCE A level plus a recognised diploma (both completed)
- Completion of the first year of a recognised university bachelor's degree
- Completion of recognised College or Polytechnic diploma.
Pakistan
- Higher Secondary School Certificate plus one year of study at bachelor's degree level at a recognised institution.
You can normally meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for entry to most Charles Sturt University courses by doing one of the following:
providing evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English (as outlined in Group one and Group two lists below)
for undergraduate courses have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
- a minimum overall score of 6.0
- no individual score below 5.5
- Course Code: 074611E
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
92640 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A