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Graduate Certificate in Accounting (MGC001.2)
Please note these are the 2025 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
0.5 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School |
View teaching periods | 880166 |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
0.5 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School |
View teaching periods | 098428F |
| 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 6.5 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.
Practice accounting in Australia
UC’s Graduate Certificate in Accounting is designed for students who may have an overseas accounting qualification and are required to undertake 4 units (12cp) to meet the requirements of the award.
Students entering this award must have their qualifications assessed by either CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand to identify the unit set required to meet accreditation requirements.
Through practical, hands-on learning, our coursework is designed to produce highly competent, work-ready graduates with an in-depth discipline knowledge, with the technical skills needed to work as socially responsible accounting professionals across the private and public sectors. Through a mix of theoretical knowledge and real-world learning experiences, our goal is for you to become an agile professional with diverse employment skills which are transferable across a range of different industries.
Please note, the Graduate Certificate in Accounting does not meet accreditation requirements for accounting professional bodies as an individual award.
The perfect pathway to further study, you can progress to UC’s Graduate Diploma in Accounting and Master of Professional Accounting, applying credits from your completed units.
Study a Graduate Certificate in Accounting at UC and you will:
- gain varied technical, analytical and practical accounting skills.
- learn the accepted industry ethics and integrity standards.
- gain access to diverse industry contacts.
- work on real world problems in practical environments.
- explore professional accounting practices in industry, government and private practice.
- expand your professional networks.
Work Integrated Learning
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is broadly defined as any learning activity or program that provides our students with industry experience. In the Faculty of Business, Government and Law, our courses are designed to seamlessly integrate practical learning opportunities. This allows our students to acquire essential skills and hands-on experience, while our industry partners gain access to a talented pool of motivated individuals who bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the workplace.
We actively encourage UC students to develop not only technical accountancy skills but also the confidence to navigate a variety of industry accounting packages. By doing so, they can enhance their readiness for the workforce and build professional networks that will support their future career in accounting practice.
Career opportunities
- Accountant
- Accounts Officer
- Accounting Manager
- Auditor
- Budget Analyst
- Compliance Manager
- Cost account Manager
- Entertainment Production Accountant
- Financial Accountant
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Controller
- Forensic Accountant
- Management Accountant
- Personal Finance Advisor
- Tax Accountant.
Professional accreditation
As a standalone course this degree does not meet accreditation requirements for the accounting professional bodies.
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent as approved by the University.
Additional admission requirements
Students who have completed an undergraduate degree with a major in accounting with an Australian institution are ineligible for entry to the course. As an exit award, students must be enrolled in the Master of Professional Accounting and must have completed a minimum of 12 credit points to be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Accounting.
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
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| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | ||
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | ||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 02 February 2026 | ||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 27 July 2026 |
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.
Graduate Certificate in Accounting (MGC001) | 12 credit points
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
Course duration
Standard 0.5 year full time or equivalent. Maximum 3 years.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Integrate select theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in accounting and related disciplines; | UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; |
| Exercise initiative and professional judgement to solve accounting and/or related business problems in diverse contexts using social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives; | UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; UC graduate are global citizens: think globally about issues in their profession;adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
| Analyse, interpret and synthesise theoretical and technical financial and/or related information to solve accounting problems; | UC graduates are lifelong learners: reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
| Argue, justify, collaborate and communicate ethical, socially responsible and sustainable accounting advice and ideas to a select range of stakeholders demonstrating high levels of personal autonomy and accountability; | UC graduates are professional: communicate effectively; UC graduate are global citizens: think globally about issues in their profession; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| Seek and engage in a select range of authentic, work-integrated learning opportunities to reflect on performance and improve professional practice for themselves and others. | UC graduates are professional: communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are lifelong learners: be self-aware; |
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Accounting | GradCert Acc |
Alternative exits
297JA Master of Professional Accounting
MGG001 Graduate Diploma in Accounting
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, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
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