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ATAR:
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Duration: 
3 years full time or longer for part time
Location: 
City Campus
Delivery mode: 
Hybrid
Start date:
31 July 2023
Application due dates:
Direct applications are due on 23 July 2023 for our next intake which starts on 31 July 2023.
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Overview

Gain sought-after skills with practical accounting expertise and CPA accreditation, by studying the Bachelor of Accounting at Victoria University.

You'll graduate career-ready, with both technical and professional competencies. The courses also teaches highly-valued generic skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork/collaboration and effective communication.

In your accounting degree, you'll have the flexibility to build on the core skills developed in your first year by choosing a major in your second year. This will also prepare you for a career in areas such as:

  • financial planning
  • business analytics
  • risk management
  • finance and data
  • information systems management.

In the final year, you will complete two business capstone units, which gives you the opportunity to take part in a multidisciplinary group project or a research challenge competition. You may also complete two minors to expand your knowledge and enhance your employability. There are extensive opportunities to engage in workplace-based projects and authentic case-based scenarios.

By graduation, you will develop conceptual knowledge in accounting and become qualified for accreditation with CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).

If you would like a strong conceptual knowledge in sustainability and global trends in accounting, the Bachelor of Accounting will prepare your with specialist knowledge and skills.

By completing the Bachelor of Accounting you will:

  • execute case studies and business plans
  • assess and execute an evidence-based capstone activity
  • 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 will engage in activities and initiatives involving guest speakers from our accounting industry contacts.

The Professional Accounting Project and Business Integrated Learning units will allow you to research an organisation or generate new knowledge to assist organisations with contemporary business problems.

As part of your accounting degree, you'll attend classes at VU's new 32-leve City Tower, conveniently located in Melbourne's central business district (CBD).

At VU you can spend part of your degree studying overseas all while gaining credits towards your course.

Immerse yourself in a new culture and learn from a new perspective, while building experiences that will help you to stand out in the competitive job market.

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Accreditation

The Bachelor of Accounting is accredited by CPA Australia, one of the world's largest accounting bodies and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), a worldwide network of finance leaders.

Careers in Accounting

This professional accounting degree gives you the technical and theoretical accounting knowledge as well as the analytical, communication and financial skills. These will prepare you for a career in any accounting firm, large or small. Accountants work in commerce, public or chartered accounting firms, government organisations, not-for-profit sectors, or as individual practitioners. 

Career opportunities include:

  • Accountant including Certified Practising, Chartered, or Forensic/Investigative
  • Auditor
  • Budget Analyst 
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Risk and Governance Consultant
  • Tax Consultant/Certified Tax Agent
  • Financial Analyst, Controller, Project Manager
  • Stockbroker
  • Data Analyst

Salaries

Check the average accountant salary at Labour Market Insights.

Calculating a rewarding career

Calculating a rewarding career

Sarah's VU Business degree enabled her to achieve her accounting goals and get a head start in her career – well before graduation.

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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

First Year Core Units

Professional Core Units

Majors

Minors

We are the first Australian university to use a 'block' model of learning, where you study one unit at a time rather than juggling several at once.

Introduced in 2018, the VU Block Model has improved our student results and achievements, and has won awards for innovation and excellence. Initially for first-year students, it now applies to all students studying at our Melbourne campuses.

You'll study in short bursts, called blocks, of three 2-3 hour face-to-face teaching sessions per week.

Each block focuses on one unit (subject) and is only four weeks long, with up to four days between. Our two semesters have four blocks each, and there are optional blocks over winter and summer where you can catch up on a missed unit.

Some courses have labs and pracs too, and these are generally scheduled on the same days as teaching sessions. There are also workshops where you'll develop your study skills and prepare for your future career.

Find out more about the VU Block Model.

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

  1. Integrate conceptual and technical understandings of business with advanced knowledge within the discipline and demonstrate skills to apply digital technologies;  
  2. Critically review, analyse, adapt and apply broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of business in diverse contexts, including local and global contexts;  
  3. Critically analyse and exhibit ethical and professional judgment and effective decisions by adapting the knowledge and skills to both anticipate and solve complex problems;  
  4. 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,  
  5. Reflect on personal learning and skills in relation to career goals and implement effective, creative strategies to promote lifelong learning and professional development.  

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take and optional elective units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

Fees & scholarships

Fee type for this course: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Fee type definitions

The amount you pay for your course depends on whether you’re offered a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) or a full fee-paying place.

Students who enrol in a:

In addition to your tuition fees, you may also be charged a Student Services & Amenities Fee (SSAF).

Scholarships & assistance

Apply for a scholarship to help with your study costs.

We can help with fee assistance and advice.

Admissions

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.

Applicants for this course will need to have met the academic requirements and prerequisites for this course outlined below.

Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Admission criteria

The minimum criteria for admission varies depending on your education background. If you’re not sure which criteria applies to you, use the help tool on this page or make an enquiry and we can assist.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 2 years)

  • Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g. VCE) or
  • an Australian or overseas equivalent or
  • an International Baccalaureate (IB).

Importance of ATAR for this course

ATAR+

We consider both ATAR and other criteria

NA

ATAR is not a consideration. We use other criteria

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.

Why is ATAR not applicable?

You will not need an ATAR score to meet the admission requirements for this course. Only the successful completion of your secondary school studies, and any additional prerequisites. Our courses and support programs are designed to prepare students from diverse cultures for success, regardless of their prior experience, ATAR, age, socioeconomic or educational background.

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET/TAFE) study

This information is for people who have completed an accredited award at an Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
OR:
Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

Applicants with higher education study

This information is for people whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course.

Admission criteria

Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent).
OR:
Completion of a single unit of Higher Education studies.
OR:
Completion of a bridging or enabling course eg. Foundation course or equivalent.

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

Applicants with work & life experience

This information is for applicants who left secondary school more than two years ago and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.

Admission criteria

Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Business, Commerce or similar.
OR:
Applicants that completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago.
PLUS:
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

Selection criteria assistance

Let us know which qualifications you have studied and we will help you find the admission information that most applies to you.

Which of the following qualifications have you studied, or are currently studying?

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Student profile

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Pathways & credits

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.

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Find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

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How to apply

Available start dates:
  • 31 July 2023

Before you apply

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

  • Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
  • Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.

Find out more about applying for our courses.

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Direct applications are due on 23 July 2023 for our next intake which starts on 31 July 2023.

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