Bachelor of Accounting, Major in Accounting

Overview

Accounting is about more than numbers. It’s about how finances affect businesses and people’s lives. Swinburne's Bachelor of Accounting aims to develop the technical skills and personal traits you need to adapt and thrive in this rapidly evolving profession.

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Your major

Learn to deliver insights that drive business and use technologies to evaluate, analyse and communicate financial information. This is your preparation for careers in business advisory, company accounting, management accounting, financial management, financial information systems, tax and auditing. You may also be eligible for membership with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, or the Institute of Public Accountants.

Your industry experience

Bolster your CV with real industry experience through our Work Integrated Learning programs, guaranteed in all our bachelor degrees. In the Industry Consulting Project (BUS30009), you'll work on an industry partner project. Graduates find work in: commerce, public sector, financial industry, business consulting and public accounting.

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Skills you’ll learn

Commercial awareness
Time management
Excel and other programs
Problem-solving
Ethical conduct
Communication

Your career opportunities

Public accountant
Business consultant
Account manager
Taxation agent
Analyst
Corporate accountant

Key codes

CRICOS course code

088381K

VTAC Code (IFP)

3400210653

VTAC Code (CSP)

3400210651

International student visa

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Professional accreditations

Why Swinburne?

Top 300 for business and economics

5 stars for student support

Top 5% of the world’s higher education business schools

#1 in Melbourne for graduate salary one year out

Sources

- Business
Swinburne Business School awarded AACSB International accreditation

AACSB International accreditation places Swinburne among the highest quality business schools in the world.

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Tuesday 30 July 2019

Qualifications

One of the following:

successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates IV (completed), diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees).
applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry upon completion of the STAT test.

Guaranteed Entry ATAR

60.0

Lowest ATAR to receive an offer in 2024 [after adjustment factors]

62.7

You’ll be guaranteed a place in this course if you meet or exceed the ATAR Guaranteed Entry Score, provided you meet the course prerequisites.

If your ATAR is below the guaranteed entry score, you can still be offered a place as your ATAR may be adjusted based on subject adjustments, equity schemes or other factors.

Subject adjustments:

A study score of 25 in any Business, any Information Technology, any Mathematics or Global Politics equals 2 aggregate points per study.
A study score of 30 in any Business, any Information Technology, any Mathematics or Global Politics equals 3 aggregate points per study.

Overall maximum of 10 points. Subject adjustment points are applied to the aggregate, not the ATAR.

Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit.

*Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.

Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification.

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Course prerequisites

VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent

Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. Check admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

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English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65% or above
or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

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Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. Check admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

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Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Apply for a pathway course

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides credit (advanced standing) to the second.

Diploma of Accounting

6 months full-time, 8 units max credit

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Diploma of Business (UniLink)

8 months full-time, 6-8 units max credit

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Diploma of Information Technology (UniLink)

8 months full-time, 1-8 units max credit

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Diploma of Business (UniLink)

8 months full-time, 6-8 units max credit

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Diploma of Accounting

6 months full-time, 8 units max credit

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Diploma of Business

12 months full-time, 8 units max credit

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Diploma of Library and Information Services

1 year full-time, 8 units max credit

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Diploma of Social Media Marketing

12 month full-time, 8 units max credit

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Diploma of Information Technology (UniLink)

8 months full-time, 1-8 units max credit

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Note: This information should be used as a guide for those who have completed a course and are seeking credit into another course. For those yet to commence their course, during the time taken to complete, this information may change. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.

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How credit points work

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Accounting requires students to complete units of study to the value of 300 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Core units

Major units

Elective units

3-year bachelor degree

What your course could look like

This is the indicative sequence for Semester 1, 2025 only. You are advised to use the study plan template available via your student portal in conjunction with your course planner to plan your studies. Sequence may also vary depending on advanced standing and exemptions. The unit offering information is correct at the time of publication, however changes may occur.

Year one

100 credit points

Units of study	Unit code
Semester 1
Financial Information for Decision Making Core unit, 12.5 credit points	ACC10007
Contemporary Management Principles Core unit, 12.5 credit points	MGT10009
Economics for Business Decision Making Core unit, 12.5 credit points	ECO10005
Business Digitalisation Core unit, 12.5 credit points	INF10024
Semester 2
Creative Mindset and Entrepreneurship Core unit, 12.5 credit points	BUS10015
Financial Information Systems Major unit, 12.5 credit points, 100 hours	ACC10008
Financial Statistics Major unit, 12.5 credit points	FIN10002
Elective Elective unit

Want to see the full range of electives?

Learn about all the electives you can take in the course handbook.

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Year two

100 credit points

Units of study	Unit code
Semester 1
Management Accounting for Planning and Control Major unit, 12.5 credit points	ACC20007
Company Accounting Major unit, 12.5 credit points	ACC20013
Financial Management Major unit, 12.5 credit points	FIN20014
Elective Elective unit
Semester 2
Law of Commerce Core unit, 12.5 credit points	LAW20019
Auditing Major unit, 12.5 credit points	ACC30010
Elective Elective unit
Elective Elective unit

Optional professional work placement

50 or 100 credit points

Units of study	Unit code
Professional placement - Major (12 months)
Work Experience in Industry A Practical unit, 25.0 credit points	WEI20001
Integrated Professional Placement A - Business Academic unit, 25.0 credit points	BUS20010
Work Experience in Industry B Practical unit, 25.0 credit points	WEI20002
Integrated Professional Placement B - Business Academic unit, 25.0 credit points	BUS20011
or
Professional placement - Minor (6 months)
Work Experience in Industry A Practical unit, 25.0 credit points	WEI20001
Integrated Professional Placement A - Business Academic unit, 25.0 credit points	BUS20010

Year three

100 credit points

Units of study	Unit code
Semester 1
Sustainable Business Practice Core unit, 12.5 credit points	BUS30031
Taxation Major unit, 12.5 credit points	ACC30005
Elective Elective unit
Elective Elective unit
Semester 2
Business Consulting Project Core unit, 12.5 credit points	BUS30032
Accounting Theory Major unit, 12.5 credit points	ACC30008
Elective Elective unit
Elective Elective unit

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$16,992

Total fee* ($AUD)

$50,976

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$41,760.00

Fees are estimates only

Published student tuition fees for 2025 unit enrolments in HE Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and Undergraduate Full Fee Paying (FFP) are subject to change based on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees may vary for units studied in future years, with part-time fees being proportionally lower depending on the number of units taken per semester. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.

Fees are estimates only

The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.

How do I pay my fees?

HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to you if you are eligible and enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of your contribution amount. You can also choose to pay your fees up front.

Find out more about fees

International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.

To pay your fees:

log in to My Financials
check your Australian bank account details are correct
check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
pay using your preferred payment method.

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Eligibility for HECS-HELP

You are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan if you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for an undergraduate degree at Swinburne or a UniLink course, and you:

are an Australian citizen and doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens.

Learn more about HECS-HELP

Student services and amenities fee

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

The fee shown in the capped amount for 2025.

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2025.

Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365.00

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365.00

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Scholarships

Scholarship applications for 2025 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.

Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.

Learn more about scholarships

When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.

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Professional placement fees

Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

Apply through an agent

Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.

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Course code

BA-ACC

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Course code

BA-ACC

CRICOS code

088381K

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Apply through VTAC

International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia must apply through VTAC. VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.

VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.

VTAC Code (CSP)

3400210651

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VTAC Code (IFP)

3400210653

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Start dates

Location

Last date to apply

Start dates

Semester 2

Hawthorn

30-July-2025

04-August-2025

Start dates

Location

Start dates

Semester 2

Hawthorn

04-August-2025

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Overview

Entry requirements

Study structure

Fees & Scholarships

How to apply

Overview

Are you in high school?

Your major

Your industry experience

Skills you’ll learn

Your career opportunities

Key codes

International student visa

Professional accreditations

AACSB Accredited

Certified Practising Accountants Australia

Chartered Accountants ANZ

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Why Swinburne?

Swinburne Business School awarded AACSB International accreditation

Guaranteed Entry ATAR

Lowest ATAR to receive an offer in 2024 [after adjustment factors]

Subject adjustments:

Admission requirements

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

Admission requirements

Apply for a pathway course

Diploma of Accounting

Diploma of Business (UniLink)

Diploma of Information Technology (UniLink)

Diploma of Business (UniLink)

Diploma of Accounting

Diploma of Business

Diploma of Library and Information Services

Diploma of Social Media Marketing

Diploma of Information Technology (UniLink)

Year one

Want to see the full range of electives?

Year two

Optional professional work placement

Year three

Fees are estimates only

Fees are estimates only

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

SSAF fee* ($AUD)