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Bachelor of Accounting

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
Swinburne University of Technology

300

in world overall ranking*

32

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Bachelor of Accounting at Swinburne builds core accounting knowledge and practical business skills for decision-making in organisations. You’ll develop capability in areas such as financial reporting, management accounting and analysis, supported by contemporary industry-focused learning. The degree is designed to prepare you for professional practice and further study in accounting. This is an undergraduate bachelor qualification in accounting and finance. The programme introduces accounting standards, taxation basics, and financial reporting for professional accreditation pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across corporate, public and not-for-profit sectors where accounting and financial information supports business performance. Typical pathways include assistant accountant, accounts officer, management accounting support, auditing support and finance administration roles, with opportunities to progress through further experience and professional accreditation. This is a bachelor-level qualification for careers in accounting and finance. Preparing graduates for accounting, audit assistant, banking, and financial services entry roles.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$43,430 per year

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3 years

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February, July

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Hawthorn

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

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tick iconSWINBURNE X CPA AUSTRALIA SCHOLARSHIP

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tick iconGEORGE SWINBURNE POSTGRADUATE STEM SCHOLARSHIP

30% of tuition fees

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