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AUD 38790

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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75

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting equips you with foundational professional skills suitable for a career in accounting. Upon completion of this award, you can articulate to the Master of Professional Accounting, which is accredited by the professional accounting bodies in Australia. You will receive full credit for the units completed in the Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting.

If you are interested in a career change and are interested in redirecting your career towards the field of accounting then this course is ideal for you. On completion of this course, you can articulate to the Master of Professional Accounting which is accredited by the professional accounting bodies in Australia. You will receive full credit for the units completed in the Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting.

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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 3 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Mar 2027, Nov 2026, Jul 2027

Closed

Jul 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

    6 IELTS Score
    75 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    54 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    38790

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    International Merit Scholarship

    • The International Merit Scholarship is available to all new international students who plan to enroll in undergraduate or postgraduate coursework, research, or packaged academic courses at any campus or online. 
    • Valued at up to 25% of your course fees, this scholarship recognizes strong academic performance and supports students committed to achieving excellence in their studies.
    • If you choose to study at a regional campus such as Rockhampton or Cairns, the scholarship will cover 25% of your course fees.
    Scholarship Value Up to 25% for new students
    Length of Scholarship Duration of course
    Number Available Unlimited
    Funding Type International
    Eligibility Criteria

    To receive the International Merit Scholarship, you must be a new international student applying for an undergraduate, postgraduate coursework, research, or packaged academic course at CQU. You may study on-campus or online. Please refer to the International Merit Scholarship eligibility criteria and other terms and conditions.

    How to Apply

    No separate application is required.
    You can check your application status and outcome in the iStart portal. If you applied through an education agent, they will keep you updated. You’ll be notified via email once your application has been assessed.

    Supporting documentation You must provide certified copies of your completion certificates and academic transcripts. If your documents are not in English, you must also include certified English translations. This helps us accurately assess your application.

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