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University of New England

Armidale , NSW ,Australia

Graduate Diploma in Accounting

The Graduate Diploma in Accounting is a course that will serve the needs of students requiring up to eight units for accreditation with the professional accounting bodies. It can serve as an entry and exit point for the Master of Professional Accounting. The course comprises eight units (that is 48 credit points) and is usually used to supplement existing studies in accounting to satisfy the entry requirements of the professional accounting organizations. Subjects are drawn from the Master of Professional Accounting and may cover introductory as well as advanced units in accounting, finance, systems, law, auditing, economics and business statistics.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • June

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

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

Use this course to future proof your career, enhance your career opportunities 

in accounting and to satisfy the entry requirements of the professional accounting organizations.   

Careers you could consider include: 

  • professional accountant 
  • financial or budget analyst in a commercial enterprise 
  • data analyst in a financial institution 
  • entrepreneur or small business owner  
  • agribusiness manager or consultant 

If you require eight or fewer units for accreditation with the professional accounting bodies this course is for you. Once the professional entry requirement is obtained you can pursue advanced professional development studies with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia or the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) to achieve full membership and further your accounting career. 

PSW Opportunity

  • N/A

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

A candidate shall:

  • (a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification; or
  • (b) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in Accounting.