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Graduate Diploma of Accounting and Finance

Graduate Diploma.
James Cook University

400

in world overall ranking*

50

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Graduate Diploma provides foundational accounting and finance knowledge before building advanced capabilities through a choice of an accounting-focused or finance-focused stream. It supports career development and creates a pathway to further postgraduate study, including progression to a Master of Professional Accounting or a Master of Finance and Banking. This is an AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma in accounting and finance. The programme strengthens financial analysis, governance, audit, and investment decision-making for professional finance careers.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply accounting and finance skills across business and financial services settings, supporting analysis, reporting and financial decision-making. The course is designed as both a professional upskilling option and a pathway to specialised master’s study, strengthening capability for roles in accounting or finance teams in organisations. This is a Graduate Diploma preparing for careers in accounting and finance. Preparing graduates for accounting, audit, financial analysis, and corporate finance leadership roles.


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$40,050 per year

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A$31,100 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

1 years

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February, July

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Online
City

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L32

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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tick iconINTERNATIONAL RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (IRTPS)

A$28,092

tick iconAIMS@JCU SCHOLARSHIPS

A$33,092

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