Victoria University
Master of Financial Planning
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Study a course that is designed for students who want to commence or progress their careers in financial planning and gain a FASEA-approved degree.
Course overview
VU Online’s Master of Financial Planning will give you a thorough understanding of the ethical and professional capacities required of financial planning advisers. You will enhance your foundational knowledge of financial planning and build advanced skills, allowing you to navigate an ever-evolving landscape successfully.
Whether you are an experienced financial planner or new to the field, this master's program will provide in-depth knowledge and skills to help you stand out as an expert. Studying for a Master of Financial Planning will empower you to build a holistic understanding of the requirements of accredited financial planners, adding value to your career, clients and organisation, giving you an edge in your field.
Key facts
16th March, 2026
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31st August, 2026
26th October, 2026
What you will study
To attain the Master of Financial Planning, students are required to complete the following 12 units:
- Risk Management and Estate Planning
- Superannuation and Retirement Wealth Planning
- Principles of Financial and Investment Planning
- Taxation Law of Australia (Bridging)
- Professionalism and Ethics (Bridging)
- Financial Advice Corporation and Commercial Law (Bridging)
- Behavioural Finance for Financial Advisers
- Financial Plan Construction and Client Management
- Business Consulting
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Corporate Finance
- Art and Practice of Leadership
Entry requirements
Students must have one of the following requirements:
- Completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
- Completion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
- Completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline and five years of managerial experience.
- Applicants without an undergraduate qualification may be admitted to the graduate certificate based on approved work experience. Upon completion of the graduate diploma, graduates will be eligible for admission to this course with credit granted for completed units.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Potential careers include middle to senior management roles in the financial planning industry. This can include roles such as:
- Financial adviser
- Financial planner
- Insurance adviser
- Superannuation consultant
- Risk adviser
- Business development manager
- Client service officer
Fees and FEE-HELP
Cost per unit in 2026: From $3,115 up to $4,155 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Total cost for 12 units in 2026: $41,540 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The total cost of completing your degree at Victoria University (VU) Online depends on the number of units you study and whether you are eligible for advanced standing, which is assessed after you submit your application.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
2026 student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Note that you may be eligible for the Australian Government’s loan scheme, FEE-HELP. The loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying students with the cost of a university program. It can be used for all or part of the tuition.