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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 28,240
  • (Indicative annual fee)
Cricos
  • 110846E

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

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

Use our International qualification converter to check country-specific grades (that are equivalent to Australian Year 12) you will need to apply for this degree.

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.

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.

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

International full fee paying AUD 28,240
You are responsible for the full cost of your degree and are charged a tuition fee.
  • 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.

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

The University accepts applications all year. Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

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Degree code
BACT
CRICOS code
110846E

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

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

Preparing to apply

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

You can contact one of our approved agents to guide you through the application process. Our agents provide:

  • advice on your study plans
  • advice on applying to UniSQ
  • document certification
  • assistance with any pre-departure arrangements
  • assistance with your visa requirements.

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

To support your application, you will need to submit certified copies of:

  • identity documents (passport)
  • evidence of your English language proficiency
  • senior high school (A levels/Year 12) certificate and academic transcripts
  • all post-secondary study certificates and academic transcripts (if any)
  • evidence of work experience (if required).

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

It is important to apply early to allow enough time for your application to be assessed and processed to meet study commencement dates and participation in Orientation activities. You should also factor in visa processing requirements and timeframes, where applicable.

You can submit your application through a UniSQ-approved agent, or apply online directly to UniSQ for your chosen degree.

After you’ve submitted your application, you will be emailed a reference number. Please allow up to 14 days for assessment. If further assessment is required for course credits or exemptions, this process may take longer.

Once you have received your letter of offer from UniSQ, you will need to return your signed acceptance of offer form. The UniSQ team will contact you at this time with more information regarding next steps.

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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.