University of New South Wales
Master of Taxation
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Master's
Develop essential skills in research and analysis that build your exposure to and critical understanding of complex aspects of taxation and the Australian taxation system.
Course overview
The Master of Taxation is a specialist one year degree that meets the growing needs of taxation professionals to deal with complex tax issues. This program is taught by leading tax academics, so you gain advanced skills in research, analysis, and self-directed writing.
This program is designed to equip you, a tax professional or practitioner, to better manage the complex taxation issues involved in business decisions and transactions.
Key facts
14th September, 2026
What you will study
Students must complete three compulsory core courses, one capstone course and four prescribed electives.
Taxation law
Students who did not complete a university level course of study in taxation as part of their bachelor degree, are required to complete this course before undertaking any other courses in the program:
- Australian Taxation Law
Compulsory core courses
- Taxation of Commercial Transactions
- Taxation of Commercial Structures
- International Business Taxation
Capstone course
Students must take six UOC of the following course.
- Tax Policy
Prescribed electives
Students who completed Australian Taxation Law as part of the compulsory core are only required to take three electives. All other students take four electives.
- Advanced Corporate Tax
- Advanced Taxation of Trusts
- Tax Administration
- Tax Controversy
- Taxation and Regulation of Superannuation
- GST and Indirect Taxes
- Taxation Strategies in Financial Planning
- Tax Treaties and Multilateral Obligations
- Comparative Tax Systems
- Transfer Pricing and International Tax Controversy
- Contemporary Issues in Taxation
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Category A
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) in taxation, law, accounting, business or commerce (or equivalent qualifications) as determined by UNSW Business School; with an average of 65 per cent or more in these subjects, as determined by UNSW Business School; and a minimum of two years of relevant full-time professional experience in professional services firms or in government departments.
Category B
- A graduate certificate or graduate diploma in a related discipline; and a minimum of two years of relevant full-time professional experience in professional services firms or in government departments.
Progression from the Graduate Certificate in Taxation
Students who successfully complete the Graduate of Certificate in Taxation, opens in a new window with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 or above can apply for articulation to the Master of Taxation via Internal Program Transfer (IPT) in their final term of study.
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations.
If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses.
- Prior study in the medium of English.
- Other qualifications.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Credit may be granted for up to 12 units of credit (UOC), or two course, for the Master of Taxation.
Students who successfully articulate from the Graduate Certificate in Taxation (7321) to the MTax can receive full RPL (24 UOC), subject to course fit within the MTax program.
Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
- Taxation specialist in the private or public sector
- Tax advisor
- International taxation advisor
- Financial planner
- Personal wealth advisor
Learning outcomes
- Business knowledge: Graduates will make informed and effective selection and application of knowledge in a discipline or profession, in the contexts of local and global business.
- Problem solving: Graduates will define and address business problems, and propose effective evidence-based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking.
- Business communication: Graduates will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.
- Teamwork: Graduates will interact and collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose or fulfil a common business project, and reflect critically on the process and the outcomes.
- Responsible business practice: Graduates will be committed to responsible business thinking and approaches, which are underpinned by ethical professional practice and sustainability considerations.
- Global and cultural competence: Graduates will be aware of business systems in the wider world and actively committed to recognise and respect the cultural norms, beliefs and values of others, and will apply this knowledge to interact, communicate and work effectively in diverse environments.
- Leadership development: Graduates will develop the capacity to take initiative, encourage forward thinking and bring about innovation, while effectively influencing others to achieve desired results.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative first-year and full fee to complete this degree in 2026: $42,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 48 units of credit (normally eight courses) per year.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- 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 with the cost of a university program.