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Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting

Graduate Diploma.
University of Tasmania

300

in world overall ranking*

32

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Designed for graduates without an accounting background, the Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting builds core knowledge in accounting principles and professional practice. Delivered flexibly on-campus in Hobart or online, you can study full-time or part-time and complete the course in as little as 12 months. It provides a pathway toward professional accounting credentials and further postgraduate study in accounting and finance. The programme strengthens financial analysis, governance, audit, and investment decision-making for professional finance careers.

Career outcome

This graduate diploma prepares you for entry-level roles in accounting and related business functions by developing foundational professional accounting capability. Graduates may pursue work in areas such as financial accounting, management accounting, audit support, taxation support and finance operations across private firms, government and not-for-profits. It can also support progression toward certified accountant pathways and further study in accounting and finance. Preparing graduates for accounting, audit, financial analysis, and corporate finance leadership roles.


Living Costs in Hobart**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,086 - 1,437
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 934 - 1,236
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 3 - 6
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 285 - 377

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$42,950 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

1 years

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

February

campus icon Campuses

Online
Hobart

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C6B

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconASEAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

50% of tuition fees

tick iconTASMANIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (TIS)

25% of tuition fees

tick iconFSP TO DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP

10% of tuition fees

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