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Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting

Graduate Certificate.
Deakin University

250

in world overall ranking*

13

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Deakin’s Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting builds core accounting and finance knowledge while letting you tailor unit choices to your interests. It suits professionals adding accounting capability or those planning to meet unit requirements for the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand CA Program pathway. You can study online or at Burwood and use the qualification as a pathway into the Graduate Diploma or Master of Professional Accounting in accounting and finance.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level and developing roles across accounting and finance functions in business, government and not-for-profit organisations. The course supports progression toward professional accounting pathways and can strengthen capability for roles such as accounts or finance officer, assistant accountant, junior auditor, bookkeeping and payroll roles, or support positions in taxation and compliance. Outcomes align with a graduate certificate in accounting and finance. 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$24,000 per year

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Information

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Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3

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Online
Burwood (Melbourne)

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M506

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconDEAKIN INTERANTIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconDEAKIN ALUMNI POSTGRADUATE BURSARY

15% of reduction per unit

tick iconDEAKIN WARRNAMBOOL RESIDENTIAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to 50% of accommodation fees

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