Curtin College

Building 420 Level 3, Bentley, Western Australia, Australia

Masters Qualifying Program (MQP) (066028J) + Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) (107625M)

Master's Degree

Program Summary

The Master Qualifying Program (MQP) at Curtin College builds academic and language competencies required for post graduate studies. The aim is to develop– academic communication, intercultural capability, research methodology and project management skills. Employability competencies such as analytical, interpersonal, cultural awareness would be emphasised in MQP.

Upon successful completion, the graduates should be able to:

Evaluate and connect ideas showing logical and creative thinking, reasoning and reflective thinking appropriate for academic purposes
Find, evaluate, generate and share ideas and information appropriately in written, oral and digital formats for diverse purposes and audiences.
Incorporate global thinking in evaluating, and responding to, issues and interests of contemporary and/or historical relevance
Reflect on personal attitudes and values to engage respectfully across culturally diverse contexts and adapt communication and interpersonal approaches appropriately
Demonstrate effective teamwork, ethics, curiosity and investigative skill in working, researching and communicating for academic and professional purposes

It is a one semester (non-award) program designed for international students with tertiary qualifications but have not qualified for direct entry into master’s degree at Curtin University. The MQP graduates will meet the academic and English language requirements for entry into specified postgraduate programs (by coursework) at Curtin University. One-unit exemption* will be provided towards the postgraduate course at Curtin University.

This two-year masters qualification will help students to step into the field of accounting and broaden their career prospects.

In first year, students will begin to develop the financial, analytical, research and communication skills required of professional accountants, studying the same content as in the integrated Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Graduate Diploma in Accounting. Students will build their understanding through theoretical study and real-life cases. Students will then select between one of three majors in their second year.

Students will develop hands-on experience using a range of software used in professional accounting firms, including Xero, Excel, R, Tableau, SPSS, Oracle, APEX, Pythion, ArcGIS and VSOviewer to enhance their employability. Students will also undertake an accounting research project, where they will analyse the performance of a real company and prepare a financial analysis.

Towards the end of the course, students will undertake an industry-connected capstone experience, including an internship, research project or study tour. They will also be able to attend employee presentations to expand their networks, with past companies including Coca-Cola Amatil, Grant Thornton and Nexia.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

IELTS

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5.5

Speaking

5.5

PTE

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

Program Intakes

July 2025

Open date

June 6, 2025

Submission deadline

June 6, 2025

February 2026

Open date

June 6, 2025

Submission deadline

December 10, 2025

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

6 month masters qualifying program followed by a 2 year master's degree including an internship

Program Length

$29710 AUD

Cost of Living

$0 AUD

Application fee

$48610 AUD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Overseas Student Health Cover Fee: $665 per year
Textbooks Fee: $300 per year
Calculator Fee: $100 (one time)

Study Destinations

Canada

United States

United Kingdom

Malaysia

Australia

Language Test

IELTS

GED

SAT

GRE

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