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| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 70 | On campus |
South Bank, QLD UC Canberra - Bruce Campus |
3.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School |
361204 | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| On campus |
South Bank, QLD UC Canberra - Bruce Campus |
3.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School |
073946A | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Secure your top-tier future in accounting
The Bachelor of Accounting is designed to give you the skills and accreditation you need to become a professional accountant in Australia. You’ll also be able to select an open major from any field within the university allowing you to customise your degree to meet your special interests.
Study a Bachelor of Accounting at UC and you will:
- prepare for accreditation with professional accounting associations including CPA Australia, the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and the Institute of Public Accountants
- study the fundamentals of critical thinking and enhance your research skills
- access specialist units that will develop your business skills to ensure you have freedom of choice with your career
- assess career path specialisation in professional accounting, public sector accounting, management accounting and financial accounting.
Work-integrated learning (WIL)
We offer an optional six-month internship as a great way to apply your learning in the workplace and build valuable professional connections.
Career opportunities
- Accounts officer
- Tax accountant
- Financial accountant
- Management accountant
Course specific information
If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this course you can apply for a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in accounting.You’ll then have the option of transferring at the end of your first year if your grade average is strong.
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by CPA Australia and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).
Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.
Additional admission requirements
TAFE Queensland Brisbane Applicants only: This course is taught from the 2nd year. To commence, all students must be eligible for at least 1 year (24 credit points) of advanced standing.
Assumed knowledge
It is recommended that students have Mathematics T/Mathematic Applications (ACT) or Mathematics (NSW) and English (major) (ACT) or English Advanced (NSW), or their equivalents. International students need to meet the English language requirements of the University of Canberra. Students should note the assumed knowledge requirements for individual majors and minors when choosing a program of study.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Accounting (182JA) | 72 credit points
Note:
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
Note:
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 11220 Business Law replaces 4977 Introduction to Business Law.
Note:
- Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce at Bruce campus not undertaking an Accounting, Banking & Finance or Financial Planning major can substitute 5123 with 9522 Business Research Methods.
Note:
- From 2018 students at Bruce campus should take 8296 Introduction to Politics & Government instead of 6606. Students already required to take 8296 in their course may select an Open Elective instead.
Note:
- From 2018 students at Bruce campus can elect to complete 11010 Professional Orientation (Commerce) or 11011 Professional Orientation (Business), depending on their choice of major, in lieu of 9799.
- Students taking an Accounting, Banking and Financial Services or Financial Planning major should choose 11010 Professional Orientation (Commerce).
- Students taking an Economics, Public Sector Mgt, HRM, International Business, Marketing, Business Admin or Event & Tourism Mgt major should choose 11011 Professional Orientation (Business).
- From Semester 1 2018 students may choose to complete an Open Elective unit in lieu of 6348 Information Systems in Organisations.
- Students must pass one of the following majors, or select 18 credit points of open elective units.
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
- Select 1 of the following options:
- This option is only for students in the Bachelor of Social Science.
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
- This option is for students who are NOT in the Bachelor of Social Science.
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
Feminist Politics (9559) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Asia-Pacific Politics (9565) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
- 1. From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
- 2. From Semester 1 2018 unit 6606 Government-Business Relations is no longer offered. Students complete unit 8296 Introduction to Politics & Government instead.
Commercialisation (6351) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
- From 2019 the unit code for 6365 Systems Analysis and Modelling has changed to 11486.
- From 2020 unit 6388 Document and Workflow Management has been replaced by unit 11481 Workflow and Process Management.
Management Information Systems (9524) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Econometrics (9540) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Ethics and Public Policy (9555) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Feminist Politics (9559) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Asia-Pacific Politics (9565) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Asia-Pacific Politics (9565) | 3 credit points — Level 3
- Students may not be able to select from all majors, as some units within may have already been completed in other areas of the course.
- Unit Levels: In selecting electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Term
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Winter Term
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Term
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Winter Term
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (ISA) Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
11010 Professional Orientation (Commerce) OR 11011 Professional Orientation (Business)
6606 Government-Business Relations, 8296 Introduction to Government & Politics OR an Open Elective unit.
8296 Introduction to Government & Politics OR an Open Elective unit.
Semester 2
Summer Term
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Winter Term
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Information Systems in Organisations (6348) OR an Open Elective unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Term
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Winter Term
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (ISA) Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Winter Term
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Winter Term
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 3
Semester 1
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (ISA) Restricted Choice Unit
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 1
Semester 1
11010 Professional Orientation (Commerce) OR 11011 Professional Orientation (Business)
8296 Introduction to Government & Politics OR an Open Elective unit.
6606 Government-Business Relations, 8296 Introduction to Government & Politics OR an Open Elective unit.
Semester 2
Winter Term
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 2
Semester 1
Information Systems in Organisations (6348) OR an Open Elective unit
Semester 2
Winter Term
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (ISA) Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (ISA) Restricted Choice Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 1
Semester 1
8296 Introduction to Government & Politics OR an Open Elective unit.
11010 Professional Orientation (Commerce) OR 11011 Professional Orientation (Business)
6606 Government-Business Relations, 8296 Introduction to Government & Politics OR an Open Elective unit.
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Information Systems in Organisations (6348) OR an Open Elective unit
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (ISA) Restricted Choice Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (ISA) Restricted Choice Unit
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 1
Semester 1
11010 Professional Orientation (Commerce) OR 11011 Professional Orientation (Business)
8296 Introduction to Government & Politics OR an Open Elective unit.
6606 Government-Business Relations, 8296 Introduction to Government & Politics OR an Open Elective unit.
Year 2
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Information Systems in Organisations (6348) OR an Open Elective unit
Semester 2
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (ISA) Restricted Choice Unit
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (ISA) Restricted Choice Unit
Three Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Year 1
Semester 2
11010 Professional Orientation (Commerce) OR 11011 Professional Orientation (Business)
8296 Introduction to Government & Politics OR an Open Elective unit.
6606 Government-Business Relations, 8296 Introduction to Government & Politics OR an Open Elective unit.
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Information Systems in Organisations (6348) OR an Open Elective unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Three Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (ISA) Restricted Choice Unit
UC - TAFE Queensland, South Bank
Year 1
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit
Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Application of knowledge and skills Graduates of the Bachelor of Accounting will be able to: - apply the knowledge and skills acquired to a diverse range of problems that early career accounting professionals would be expected to deal with. - demonstrate a capacity to exercise their own initiative and professional judgement in a socially responsible manner to analyse problems that are not clearly defined, complex, and require application of concepts in a variety of disciplinary and sub-disciplinary contexts. - Incorporate communication, applied research, teamwork, professionalism, and negotiation skills appropriate for professional services firms. |
Communication Analysis and inquiry Problem solving Working independently and with others Professionalism and social responsibility |
| Knowledge Graduates who complete the Bachelor of Accounting will obtain: - an in-depth knowledge of relevant disciplinary theory and practice. - a broad understanding of concepts which are fundamental to accounting, such as statistics, commercial law, and information systems, plus the interrelations between government and business. |
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| Summary Graduates of the Bachelor of Accounting will have acquired an in-depth disciplinary knowledge and a cohesive set of cognitive, technical and generic skills in financial and management accounting, auditing, finance, systems theory, and law. The program is designed to produce graduates with the necessary skills and attributes to work as socially responsible professional accountants in the private and public sectors. This degree also prepares students for postgraduate studies. |
Communication Analysis and inquiry Problem solving Working independently and with others Professionalism and social responsibility |
| Skills Graduates will develop: - the cognitive skills required to critically analyze, evaluate and synthesize concepts and theories acquired in a number of discipline areas, including financial and management accounting, finance, statistics, systems theory, economics, and law. - the technical and generic skills required to apply discipline-specific technologies in. For example, students are required to complete a major assignment using an accounting software package, as well as using Microsoft Excel in a number of units. The latter is useful in finance when dealing with discounted cash flows, and in other areas, such as corporate accounting when dealing with impairment of assets, - the independent learning skills needed to stay up-to-date with advances in theoretical frameworks and professional practices after graduation - the personal skills required to provide professional advice in a socially responsible manner in a range of situations including statutory reporting, auditing, tax compliance, and budgeting. Graduates will be able to exercise critical thinking and applied analytical skills in identifying which information is relevant to specific decisions being made. They will also be able to identify whether they have all relevant information when advising clients or management, and have the ability to succinctly request or obtain missing information. - the communication skills needed to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of stakeholders using technical and non-technical language, depending on the audience. |
Communication Analysis and inquiry Problem solving Working independently and with others Professionalism and social responsibility |
Majors
- Minor in Business & Government Foundation (ISA) (MN0204)
- Major in Accounting (Restricted) (24cp) (MJ0191)
- Minor in Finance Foundation (MN0146)
- Major in Politics & Government (MJ0093)
- Major in National Security (MJ0174)
- Major in Management (MJ0086)
- Major in Entrepreneurship (MJ0143)
- Major in International Management (MJ0064)
- Major in Event Management (MJ0126)
- Major in Legal Studies (Business) (MJ0295)
- Major in Marketing (MJ0089)
- Major in Financial Services (MJ0040)
- Major in Information Systems (MJ0059)
- Major in Managing Human Resources (MJ0087)
- Major in Applied Economics (MJ0005)
- Major in Sociology and Social Policy (MJ0106)
- Major in Politics and International Relations (MJ0173)
- Major in Law and Society (MJ0080)
- Major in Accounting (MJ0002)
- Major in Law and Technology (MJ0081)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Accounting | B Acc |
Honours
High performing students may be eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students | In person Faculty of Business, Government and Law student support area (Building 11, Level B, Room 27 - Reception counter) or Email BGLCourseConveners@canberra.edu.au |
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