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Master of Professional Accounting

Masters.
Deakin University

250

in world overall ranking*

13

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Deakin’s Master of Professional Accounting is a practical, industry-aligned program designed for accounting and non-accounting graduates seeking professional accreditation. You’ll build advanced capability across core accounting, audit, economics, finance, law and analytics, with learning informed by current research and industry advice. The course also lets you add a business-related specialisation to match your career goals in professional accounting. The programme strengthens financial analysis, governance, audit, and investment decision-making for professional finance careers.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared to work as qualified accounting professionals across business, government and not-for-profit sectors. Career pathways can include roles in financial accounting, management accounting, audit and assurance, taxation support, and advisory services, with opportunities to broaden into specialist business areas via a chosen specialisation. This master’s coursework degree supports progression into professional accounting practice and related finance roles. Preparing graduates for accounting, audit, financial analysis, and corporate finance leadership roles.


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$34,200 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

2 years

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Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3

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Online
Burwood (Melbourne)

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M742

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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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