Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced)

The Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) at the University of Newcastle offers a comprehensive and practical education in accounting, suitable for graduates from diverse backgrounds seeking to establish or advance a career in the accounting profession. Delivered over two years, this master’s degree is structured around a series of units of study, each carrying a specified number of credit points, allowing students to tailor aspects of their learning to their professional goals. The programme is delivered in semesters, featuring core accounting topics such as financial and management accounting, auditing, taxation, business law, and accounting information systems.

Australian master’s programmes like this also emphasise skill development in critical thinking, ethical decision-making, communication, and the interpretation of complex financial information, all key competencies in today’s business world. The advanced structure of this programme includes opportunities for research-led learning and may offer a capstone project or similar culminating experience, enabling students to synthesise their learning and demonstrate their readiness for professional practice.

Where relevant, students may have the opportunity to undertake work-integrated learning or participate in industry-linked projects, supporting connections to Australian employers and the accounting profession. The curriculum is designed to help meet the requirements for admission to professional accounting bodies in Australia, which can be an essential step for those wishing to work as professional accountants within the country.

This programme suits recent graduates and professionals from non-accounting disciplines as well as those seeking an internationally recognised qualification to progress in the accounting field. International students benefit from Australia’s work rights of 48 hours per fortnight during studies, and successful graduates may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. Prospective students should confirm specific details and the latest course information on the official website.

• Professional Accountant in public practice or corporate settings
• Auditor or Assurance Specialist
• Tax Advisor
• Management Accountant
• Financial Analyst
• Business Consultant (Accounting/Finance)
• Roles within government taxation offices, large corporations, consulting firms, and not-for-profit organisations across Australia