University of Tasmania (UTAS) - Launceston
University of Tasmania (UTAS) - Launceston

2 Invermay Road, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting (C6B) (052939G)

Postgraduate Diploma

Program Summary

Program Description

The Professional Accounting suite of courses are primarily designed for graduates with an undergraduate degree, from disciplines other than an accounting major, to develop skills to meet the entry requirements necessary for Associate Membership of the professional accounting bodies. Students are treated as adult learners with a wealth of experience and with no accounting knowledge.

The course utilises a ‘flipped” classroom to deliver content, with workshops used to develop student learning, communication and application skills. The accounting profession now places a strong emphasis on the importance of “soft skills”, and these as well as critical problem solving skills are best practised in a workshop environment.

Through this context, students develop skills to question and find solutions by applying their technical knowledge and ability to research authentic situations in the accounting context. Students also learn to interact within diverse groups and communicate their findings to both accountants and non-accountants through the most appropriate method.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

50

Writing

50

Listening

50

Speaking

50

Program Intakes

Open date

October 6, 2025

Submission deadline

December 5, 2025

Open date

October 6, 2026

Submission deadline

December 5, 2026

Cost and Duration

Postgraduate Diploma

Program Level

12 month graduate diploma

Program Length

$29710 AUD

Cost of Living

$0 AUD

Application fee

$38950 AUD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Overseas Student Health Cover Fees: $591 per year