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Master of Professional Accounting

Masters.
RMIT University

300

in world overall ranking*

30

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Professional Accounting at RMIT is a professionally accredited coursework degree designed for graduates from non-accounting backgrounds who want to build accounting capability and broaden career options. You’ll develop core knowledge across financial and management accounting, auditing and related business disciplines, with a focus on practical, industry-relevant skills. This is a masters by coursework qualification in accounting and finance. The programme strengthens financial analysis, governance, audit, and investment decision-making for professional finance careers.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across accounting, finance and business advisory in corporate, government and professional services settings. Career pathways may include accountant, auditor, financial analyst, financial controller, finance manager, investment adviser and management consultant. The program supports entry into professional accounting careers through accredited postgraduate coursework study 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$48,960 per year

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A$35,520 per year

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Information

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Full-time 2 years, Part-time 4 years, Reduced duration available years

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February, July

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Melbourne City

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MC194

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconLPDP-RMIT SCHOLARSHIP

100% of tuition fees

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

A$10,000

tick iconRMIT READY BURSARY

20% of tuition fees

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