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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

Study core principles of accounting and finance and begin a pathway toward professional accounting accreditation. This graduate certificate offers flexible unit choices to build practical accounting capability or align study with requirements for entry to the CA Program with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Graduates can progress to Deakin’s Graduate Diploma or Master of Professional Accounting in the accounting and finance discipline. The programme strengthens financial analysis, governance, audit, and investment decision-making for professional finance careers.

Career outcome

This course helps you build foundational professional accounting knowledge suited to roles supporting finance and business functions across industries. Skills gained are relevant for pathways into accounting-related positions such as accounts officer, assistant accountant, payroll or taxation support, and finance administration, and can support progression toward professional accreditation through further study. It is a Graduate Certificate focused on accounting and finance career development.


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$17,100 per year

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Information

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0.5 years

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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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