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Master of Professional Accounting

Masters.
Swinburne University of Technology

300

in world overall ranking*

32

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Professional Accounting is designed for graduates seeking a professional accounting qualification with practical, industry-relevant study. You’ll build core capabilities across accounting and related business areas to support decision-making and reporting in organisations. The course prepares you for professional practice and helps develop skills valued by employers in the accounting and finance sector at master’s coursework level. The programme strengthens financial analysis, governance, audit, and investment decision-making for professional finance careers.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue accounting-focused roles across business, government and not-for-profit organisations. Typical pathways include financial or management accounting, assistant accountant roles, reporting and compliance support, and entry-level corporate finance functions. The degree supports progression into professional accounting environments where analytical, reporting and advisory skills are required, aligned to master’s coursework preparation in accounting and finance. 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$48,420 per year

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2 years

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July

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Hawthorn

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

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