Adelaide University
Master of Professional Accounting
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Gain an understanding of accounting practice and develop your analytical, management, communication and problem-solving skills.
Course overview
Develop your analytical, business management and problem-solving skills with Adelaide University’s Master of Professional Accounting. You will build a diverse knowledge base in accounting management, finance, commercial law, taxation law and auditing. You’ll also learn fundamental concepts, issues and benefits of information systems and technologies – preparing you for today’s business environment.
Choose from interesting electives to suit your career aspirations and preferences. Broaden your industry networks, studying alongside a diverse cohort of aspiring professionals and learning from industry-experienced teaching staff. Discover a world of opportunities in accounting, tax, financial management and public practice.
Key features
- Learn from experienced teaching staff who work closely with leading industry bodies.
- Develop accounting knowledge and skills to equip you for a career in accounting.
- Build crucial analytical, business management, problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills.
- Focus on key areas including accounting, tax, law, auditing, financial management and public practice.
- Tailor your studies with elective courses that align with your interests or career goals.
- Prepare to enter today’s business environment.
Key facts
July, 2026
What you will study
Students must complete 72 units comprising:
- 24 units for all core courses.
- 42 units for all discipline courses.
- 6 units for electives.
Each course is worth six units.
Complete 24 units for all of the following:
- Accounting Concepts and Methods
- Principles of Finance
- Business Statistics
- Economic Principles
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor's (AQF level 7) or bachelor's honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Adelaide University is committed to recognising the contribution of students’ prior learning towards their program requirements.
Credit may be granted for formal, informal and non-formal learning, with guidance on eligibility provided to prospective students in a clear, transparent and publicly available credit framework.
Credit determinations will be:
- Evidence-based, equitable and transparent.
- Academically sound.
- Applied consistently, fairly and subject to review.
Credit will be granted for prior learning that is relevant and equivalent to the learning required for the courses for which credit is sought.
Credit will only be granted if it:
- Maintains the credibility and integrity of the program for which credit is sought.
- Does not contravene the conditions of the program’s professional accreditation.
- Does not disadvantage the student’s ability to achieve the expected course or program learning outcomes.
For more information, contact the university or visit its website.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
As a graduate, you’ll use your specialist knowledge to unlock exciting job prospects. You could work across accounting, tax, financial management and public practice. You might become a corporate tax consultant, providing advice to companies on tax obligations, strategies and compliance. You may work as a financial analyst, helping businesses to succeed via budgeting, analysis, forecasting and strategic planning. You could also pursue a career in:
- Auditing
- Business Advisory
- Financial Reporting
- Management Accounting
- Forensic Accounting
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $43,100 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Fee-paying programs require the full tuition fees for your study, which can be deferred partly or in full to a FEE-HELP loan. Where the duration of the program is less than one year, the total cost of the program is displayed.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.