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Master of Professional Accounting Advanced

Masters.
University of Wollongong

250

in world overall ranking*

25

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Professional Accounting Advanced is a two-year degree for graduates without an accounting background who want to enter the accounting profession. It builds practical accounting knowledge while letting you broaden your expertise through an additional specialisation. The course is designed to enhance professional capability and support recognition within the accounting field through focused, practice-oriented study at master’s level in accounting and finance.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across accounting and finance functions in business, government and professional services. Typical career paths include accountant, auditor, accounts payable officer, financial analyst, business analyst, forensic accountant, taxation accountant and progression toward senior finance leadership such as chief financial officer. This master’s coursework degree supports entry into professional accounting work and broader opportunities in the accounting and finance sector.


Living Costs in Wollongong**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 16 - 21
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,452 - 1,921
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,188 - 1,572
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 6 - 7
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 242 - 320

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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Information

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2 years

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Trimester 1 2026, Trimester 2 2026, Trimester 3 2026

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Wollongong
Sydney

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1439

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

30% of tuition fees

tick iconUNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG SOUTH WEST SYDNEY SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconUNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

30% of tuition fees

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