Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Accounting)

About the course

This honours year builds advanced analytical, theoretical and empirical capability for high-achieving business graduates specialising in accounting. You’ll deepen disciplinary knowledge, develop strong research skills, and integrate practical and conceptual learning from your prior degree. Working closely with an academic supervisor, you undertake structured coursework followed by an independent research thesis. This is a Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree in Accounting & Finance.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue specialist roles where advanced accounting insight and research capability are valued. Potential pathways include business analysis, risk and governance consulting, forensic accounting, financial control and project management, corporate secretariat roles, and senior finance leadership such as CFO. The honours thesis can also support progression toward research higher degrees. This is a Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree in Accounting & Finance. Preparing graduates for accounting, audit assistant, banking, and financial services entry roles.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)