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Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

Graduate Certificate.
La Trobe University

300

in world overall ranking*

30

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Designed as a direct pathway to further study in professional accounting, La Trobe's Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting will teach you essential fundamentals in this in-demand field.Enjoy the opportunity for quick upskilling in this six-month program, where you'll learn from leading academics and hear guest lectures from industry experts. Explore a mix of accounting, finance, economics and other business-related studies.Once you've completed this course, you'll have the knowledge you need to study advanced accounting topics.

Career outcome

In this course, you'll gain key accounting and financial skills. You can use this course as a pathway to one of our accredited accounting degrees, or apply the foundational knowledge you build through your study to enhance your decision-making abilities in another career path. Preparing graduates for accounting, audit, financial analysis, and corporate finance leadership 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$23,600 per year

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A$13,760 per year

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Information

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0.5 years

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March, July

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Melbourne

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMACC

Up to 30% of tuition fees

tick iconLA TROBE SOUTH EAST ASIA SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 30% of tuition fees

tick iconLA TROBE SOUTH ASIA SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 30% of tuition fees

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