Bachelor of Accounting

VU course code: BBAQ | CRICOS: 111080E | Level of study: Undergraduate

Duration

3 years

Delivery mode

Hybrid

Fees

Tuition fee per semester : AU$16,700

Location

City Campus

Next start date

29 July 2024

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Overview

Gain sought-after accounting expertise and CPA accreditation by studying a Bachelor of Accounting in the heart of Melbourne at Victoria University (VU).

Graduate career-ready with an accounting degree that gives you both technical and professional skills, plus a strong knowledge of global trends in accounting.

Based at VU’s new 32-level City Tower in Melbourne CBD, you’ll develop the skills you need to succeed in the workplaces of the future and become qualified for accreditation with CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).

A Bachelor of Accounting will equip you with skills to:

execute case studies and business plans
assess and execute evidence-based projects with real clients
adapt cross-disciplinary knowledge to evaluate business decisions with creativity
develop specialist knowledge in accounting, data analytics and finance to succeed in the profession.

You’ll also develop highly-valued professional skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and collaboration, and effective communication.

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Integrate conceptual and technical understandings of business with advanced knowledge within the discipline and demonstrate skills to apply digital technologies;

Critically review, analyse, adapt and apply broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of business in diverse contexts, including local and global contexts;

Critically analyse and exhibit ethical and professional judgment and effective decisions by adapting the knowledge and skills to both anticipate and solve complex problems;

Persuade by communicating a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and skills in both oral and written form to a range of audiences; and,

Reflect on personal learning and skills in relation to career goals and implement effective, creative strategies to promote lifelong learning and professional development.
: As part of your accounting degree, you’ll have the opportunity to work with real clients in the unique VU Tax Clinic, under the supervision of expert chartered accountants.

Gain real-world experience assisting individuals and small business owners with tax matters, including lodging tax returns, applying for tax file numbers (TFNs) and Australian business numbers (ABNs), assisting with pay as you go (PAYG) withholding and instalments, and more.

Working directly with clients as a student practitioner will improve your confidence and increase your prospects of being offered paid roles after graduation.
: Get work-ready by taking advantage of extensive opportunities to engage with industry, including workplace-based projects, authentic case study activities and sessions with accounting industry guest speakers.

Your Bachelor of Accounting includes at least two units known as ‘capstones’, in which you’ll take part in multidisciplinary group projects based on industry clients or research challenge competitions. You’ll interact with clients to capture data and information, complete gap analyses and provide expert solutions.

As a VU accounting student, you also be offered short-term workplace assignments, part-time or casual employment or voluntary work in an area relevant to your studies.
: In your first year, you’ll develop essential core accounting skills. Then, in second year, you’ll further prepare yourself for your accounting career by choosing a major in one of the following areas:

financial planning

business analytics

risk management

finance

data and information systems management.

Whichever of these majors you choose, you’ll open the door to a wealth of additional career opportunities beyond the traditional role of an accountant.

You may also complete two minors to expand your knowledge and enhance your employability.

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an exemption of English-language requirements.

In some cases, there may be additional entry requirements.

Learn more about entry requirements for international students.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course Structure

To attain the award of Bachelor of Accounting, students will be required to completed 288 credit points consisting of:

96 credit points of First Year Core studies
96 credit points of Professional Core studies
96 credit points made up of either:

Option A:

96 credit points of Major studies from the approved list

OR Option B:

48 credit points of Minor studies BMIFPS Finance and Professional Skills AND
48 credit points of Minor studies from the approved list

Units

Fees & Scholarships

As an international student at Victoria University, you will be required to pay your tuition fees up front each semester.

There may be additional materials fees throughout your studies, depending on your chosen course, as well as an administrative fee as part of your course.

Victoria University is proud to support our international scholarship recipients and sponsored students.

Fees

Scholarships

CAREERS

When you graduate from a Bachelor of Accounting from VU, you’ll have the skills to prepare you for a career in any accounting firm, large or small. Depending on your major, you can also apply for roles far beyond traditional accountancy.

As an accountant, you can earn high salaries working in commerce, public or chartered accounting firms, government organisations, not-for-profit sectors, or as an individual practitioner.

Career opportunities include: