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Graduate Diploma in Taxation

Graduate Diploma.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Graduate Diploma in Taxation (GradDipTax) is a specialist qualification focused on Australian tax law, designed for professionals who want to deepen their expertise and advance into more specialised tax work. You’ll complete 24 credit points (four units of study) and can study part-time. This face-to-face Graduate Diploma in Law builds high-level, practical tax knowledge for work in legal and business contexts. The programme develops advanced legal analysis, professional practice skills, and specialist knowledge for complex legal and regulatory contexts.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue specialist roles in taxation across law firms, accounting practices, corporate tax teams, consulting, and government agencies such as the Australian Taxation Office. The course strengthens technical capability in Australian tax law to support work advising clients, managing compliance and planning, or contributing to tax policy and administration. This Graduate Diploma in Law supports progression into dedicated tax advisory and tax governance careers. Preparing graduates for legal practice, in-house counsel, policy advisory, and specialist professional roles in Law.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

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$30,850 per year

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Full Fee Paying: A$20,350

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Information

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1 years

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February, August

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)
Sydney, CBD Level 16, 17 and 18, 133 Castlereagh Street

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GNTAXATN1000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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