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Bachelor of Accounting

How to apply
Entry requirements
Duration
  • 3 years (or part-time equivalent)
Location
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
  • Online
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Fees
  • AUD 16,992
  • (Indicative annual fee)
QTAC codes

Overview

  • Launch your career in a high-demand profession and play a vital role in modern businesses with UniSQ’s professionally accredited Bachelor of Accounting. The fast-paced and diverse nature of business operations means accountants are involved in exciting and dynamic decisions on a daily basis. 
  • Begin your career sooner with flexible study – fast-track your learning and complete this degree in just two years by studying full-time over six consecutive trimesters, or choose part-time, online, or on-campus options to suit your lifestyle. 
  • Develop your professional identity through confident communication skills, enabling you to deliver specialist advice and decisions to diverse stakeholders. 
  • Build technical and professional knowledge and skills in financial and management accounting, auditing, information technology, taxation, business law, and ethics. Work alongside industry partners on real-world issues through a variety of authentic case studies, as well as a capstone project in your final year. 
  • Become a future-focused accounting professional by evaluating the use of digital technologies to support current and future business processes. 
  • Complement the Professional Accounting major with a second major from the Bachelor of Business, or choose from select minors and electives – such as our Finance or Tax Practitioner minors – to suit your career goals.   
  • UniSQ’s Business Academy is built with industry employers to set you up for success – work for a variety of mock companies that accurately represent the workplace so you can master corporate operations. 

Majors in the Bachelor of Accounting

  • Emergent Leadership

    Start your path towards leadership roles, drive change, foster collaboration, and ensure sustainability of leadership.

  • Finance

    Delve into the fast-paced world of corporate finance, banking and portfolio management.

  • Human Resource Management

    Become a leading work-place specialist, learn to develop people and culture strategies that contribute value to an organisation’s mission.

  • Information Systems Management

    Blend business insight with IT expertise to solve real-world challenges and shape smarter systems.

  • Marketing

    Capture your audience’s attention, communicate your product value, and successfully convert and retain customers.

  • Professional Accounting

    Gain industry-relevant knowledge and practical skills in accounting, finance, law, and data analysis through real-world scenarios, preparing you for ethical, informed, and effective business decision-making.


Industry aligned

UniSQ’s accounting degree is preparing me for my future in the accounting and finance field, with practical courses aligned with professional industry expectations.

Emilie - Accounting

Career outcomes

With businesses across all sectors relying on accounting for informed decision-making, professional accountants are essential across commercial, public, government and not-for-profit organisations. As a graduate, you can apply for jobs as a:   

  • qualified accountant 
  • financial accountant 
  • auditor 
  • business advisor 
  • management accountant 
  • forensic accountant 
  • tax advisor. 

Professional accreditation

The Bachelor of Accounting is accredited with CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). Graduates that complete the four units of core courses and 12 Professional Accounting major courses will meet the educational entrance requirements of CPA and CAANZ. This provides Associate membership of CPA Australia, eligibility to study the CPA Australia professional exams, and eligibility to study the CAANZ professional exams. 

Students who successfully complete the 4-unit Tax Practitioner minor will meet the education requirements of the Tax Practitioners Board. Note that there are also professional work experience requirements to register as a tax agent. 

Finance major graduates will meet the educational entrance requirements to become a member of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). 

Why study Business at UniSQ?

Fast-track your study

Complete your degree in 2 years full-time, studying over 6 consecutive trimesters.

Build your industry connections

Work alongside industry partners on real-world issues to be career-ready. 

Learn from leaders in the field

Expert knowledge delivered to position you as an innovative, strategic and adaptable professional.

What you'll study

To graduate from the Bachelor of Accounting, you must successfully complete 24 units of study.

Degree structure

An undergraduate university degree typically consists of a combination of core, major and elective courses designed to provide you with foundational knowledge and opportunities for an in-depth deeper dive into your chosen field.

Students may choose to complete a second major from the Bachelor of Business (listed below), or from the undergraduate degree programs in another area at the University of Southern Queensland. Note: The Finance major is a recommended second major for students not wishing to undertake the Tax Practitioner and Finance minors
(8 Units)
OR OR OR
(8 Units)
OR

Students can choose a second 8 unit University major listed below
OR

Students in the Bachelor of Accounting are strongly recommended to undertake both the Tax Practitioner Minor and Finance minors.
(4 Units)
(4 Units)

Students can choose a 4 unit University minor
OR

Students select a minor plus four units of elective courses from courses offered in the Bachelor of Business or, from other undergraduate programs offered at the University of Southern Queensland. Enrolment requirements must be satisfied for any course selected
(4 Units)
OR
(4 Units)

Students can choose a 4 unit University minor

Students choose 4 x 1 unit elective courses

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previous studies or relevant work experience. This could reduce the number of courses you need to study to complete your degree.

Other study options

Double your qualification and knowledge without doubling the study time.

You may like to consider a double degree to tailor your education to match your ambitions.

At UniSQ, we support busy, modern learners wanting to start or progress in their careers. Whatever your goals, we offer flexible study options such as opportunities to upskill without committing to a full degree.

Discover UniSQ’s industry-driven short courses.

Entry requirements

There are many ways to be considered for entry into a UniSQ degree based on your education, work experience and relevant personal attributes.

To be eligible

Select the highest level of education you have or will be completing to find the entry requirements that applies to you.

You need to satisfy the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.

ATAR 60.00
This is the lowest adjusted score to which UniSQ made an offer in Trimester 1, 2025. Meeting the lowest adjusted score doesn't guarantee admission.

To study this degree, we assume you have sound knowledge in:

  • English (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent and
  • General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

This information applies if you’ve previously completed or started higher education study at university.

If you’ve done any study at UniSQ or another university, you may be eligible to apply based on your previous studies. We’ll use the best selection rank from your previous studies when assessing your application.

If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you can use your Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) awards of: 

  • certificate III 
  • certificate IV 
  • diploma or  
  • advanced diploma  

to apply to study with UniSQ. 

We will review your academic history to determine if you’re eligible for admission. We’ll convert your TAFE or VET qualification, past school results and any relevant work experience into a selection rank. This selection rank will determine which degrees you meet the entry requirements for.

If it’s been over two years since you completed secondary education and you haven’t pursued any vocational education training (VET) or higher education since, you’re still eligible to study at UniSQ. 

You don't need to have an ATAR or come straight from high school to study at uni. Your work experience and other adjustment factors may help you meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

Let us help you navigate through our entry options – start a conversation, whenever suits you.

All applicants

You'll need to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires:

  • IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score of 6.0 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each of the four components - listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

Alternative English language proficiency tests may also be accepted.

Explore the ATAR/selection rank of students offered a place in this degree in the first 2025 intake, based entirely or partly on their ATAR. To learn more about the backgrounds of students in this degree, access the QTAC website via the How to apply section.

Toowoomba

  • Highest ATAR/selection rank - 97.20
  • Median ATAR/selection rank - 81.75
  • Lowest ATAR/selection rank - 70.15

Online

  • Highest ATAR/selection rank - 98.70
  • Median ATAR/selection rank - 86.20
  • Lowest ATAR/selection rank - 67.55

Springfield

  • Highest ATAR/selection rank - 92.95
  • Median ATAR/selection rank - 71.00
  • Lowest ATAR/selection rank - 68.00

Entry pathways

There is more than one way to get into university, and if you're not sure about your entry options get in touch to discuss.

Fees and scholarships

Commonwealth supported AUD 16,992
The Federal Government contributes to the cost of your degree, and you need to pay a student contribution.
  • This estimated 2025 annual fee is based on the current average rate for your first year of study (8 units per year) and does not include cost of materials such as textbooks, additional costs or the Student Services and Amenities fee
  • This is an indicative guide only and your fees will vary depending on the courses you select, with the actual rates calculated at enrolment.
  • We review our fees annually and they may increase each year.
  • Further details are available on the Fees website.

Additional costs

You may be required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee as part of your degree cost.

Payment options

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP is a government loan scheme that allows you to defer payment until your income reaches a certain threshold. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP.

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Services Australia.

UniSQ Scholarships

We offer scholarships for academic excellence, community leadership, and financial need - you can apply for more than one!

Find out more

How to apply

You can apply to study at UniSQ via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) website.

  1. Copy the QTAC code for the study location you've chosen for this degree.
  2. Click on the location you’ve chosen in the below table to take you to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) website.
  3. Select 'Apply Now' to create a QTAC account.
Apply
Degree code
BACT
Location QTAC Code
Springfield 924331
Online 904335
Toowoomba 904331

Some applicants may be eligible to apply directly to UniSQ if they meet certain criteria. Explore the application process that’s right for you.

You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.

Study period  Application closing date Orientation  Start date
Trimester 1, 2025  Monday 10 February Monday 3 February  Monday 10 February 
Trimester 2, 2025 Monday 26 May Monday 19 May Monday 26 May 
Trimester 3, 2025 Monday 8 September Monday 1 September Monday 8 September
Trimester 1, 2026  Monday 16 February Monday 9 February  Monday 16 February 

More information on application key dates is available.

There are several special admission schemes that use adjustment factors to boost your ATAR or selection rank with additional points, to improve your chances of getting into your preferred degree.

You may be eligible for these admission schemes based on:

  • your background and personal circumstances
  • where you live
  • the subjects you studied at school.

You do not have to apply for these adjustments as they will be automatically applied by QTAC when your application is assessed.

Preparing to apply

You've made the decision to study at UniSQ - congratulations! Take the next steps:

Each degree has unique entry requirements so it’s essential to know the specifics for your chosen degree.

The documentation you need to provide with your application depends on your qualifications.

If applying through QTAC, you will also need a Unique Student Identifier which is your individual education number for life.

Application dates can vary so be sure to check our key dates to get all the details.

Follow our easy instructions to discover further information on applying to study that’s right for you.

Depending on how you applied to study at UniSQ, the process to accept your offer will vary.

Offer to study at UniSQ from QTAC

Offer to study from UniSQ

  • After you’ve submitted your application, you will be emailed a reference number. You will be notified via email the outcome of your application within 10 business days.
  • Follow the link in your email from UniSQ or log in to the application portal to accept your offer.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you want to enhance your transferrable skills, all while gaining the financial knowledge and expertise needed to positively contribute to an organisations’ financial strategies and outcomes? UniSQ’s Bachelor of Accounting may be the right fit for you. 

Enhance your skillset even further with an 8-unit major from the Bachelor of Business or select minors and electives to suit your personal interests and career goals. For example, a Tax Practitioner minor or a Finance major will complement your accounting qualification giving you the potential to broaden your career in Business.

A Bachelor of Accounting in Australia opens various career options, meaning you can take your skills and knowledge and apply them to several different fields and industries, including auditing, tax management, or even forensics. 

Graduate as a qualified account with UniSQ’s Bachelor of Accounting, and pursue specialised accounting roles such as: 

  • auditor 
  • business advisor 
  • CFO 
  • financial accountant 
  • forensic accountant 
  • management accountant. 

A Bachelor of Accounting at UniSQ will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to thrive in the multifaceted systems of the business world. 

Learn about financial and management accounting, auditing, information technology, taxation, business law and ethics.  

If you enjoy working with numbers, possess an eye for detail and have a passion for problem-solving, accounting could be a good fit for you.

We understand everyone’s journey to university is unique. Whether it’s been some time since you’ve last studied, you haven’t completed high school, or you’re making a career switch, we’ve got you covered. If you don’t meet the entry requirements to study a Bachelor of Accounting, we have a pathway option available to you. 

  • Benefit from working with industry partners on real-world accounting case studies, and complete a capstone project in your final year. 
  • Graduate sooner with our fast-track study option and complete our Bachelor of Accounting online or on-campus in 2 years full-time study. 
  • Enjoy the benefits of flexible study while balancing your work, family and life commitments.