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Master of Professional Accounting

Masters.
Edith Cowan University

400

in world overall ranking*

50

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This coursework Master’s is designed for graduates whose first degree is in a non-accounting discipline, providing major studies in accounting and law. You’ll build core accounting skills and knowledge aligned to professional expectations, and the course is intended to help meet entry requirements of accounting professional bodies. It is an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) in professional accounting. The programme strengthens financial analysis, governance, audit, and investment decision-making for professional finance careers.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue accounting careers across business, government and not-for-profit organisations, applying technical accounting knowledge alongside relevant legal foundations. Typical pathways include roles such as accountant, graduate accountant, financial accountant, management accountant or assistant auditor, supporting financial reporting, compliance and analysis functions. Outcomes align with a Master’s-level professional accounting qualification. 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

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2 years

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February, July

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Online
City

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L97

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick icon2022 INTERNATIONAL MASTERS SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 20% of tuition fees

tick icon2022 INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 20% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIAN ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

20% of tuition fees

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