Bachelor of Accounting

VU course code: BBAQ | CRICOS: 111080E | Level of study: Undergraduate
3 years
Hybrid

Tuition: per semester AU$17,500

City Campus
24 February 2025
Overview

Overview

Gain sought-after accounting expertise and CPA accreditation by studying a Bachelor of Accounting in the heart of Melbourne at Victoria University (VU).

Graduate career-ready with an accounting degree that gives you both technical and professional skills, plus a strong knowledge of global trends in accounting.

Based at VU’s new 32-level City Tower in Melbourne CBD, you’ll develop the skills you need to succeed in the workplaces of the future and become qualified for accreditation with CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).

A Bachelor of Accounting will equip you with skills to: 

  • execute case studies and business plans
  • assess and execute evidence-based projects with real clients
  • 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’ll also develop highly-valued professional skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and collaboration, and effective communication.

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an exemption of English-language requirements.

In some cases, there may be additional entry requirements.

Learn more about entry requirements for international students.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course


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

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

Majors & minors

Majors available in this course:

  • BMABUA - Business Analytics
  • BMADIS - Data and Information Systems Management
  • BMAFIN - Finance
  • BMARMG - Risk Management

Minors available in this course:

  • BMIFPS - Finance and Professional Skills
  • BMIBUA - Business Analytics
  • BMIDIS - Data and Information Systems Management
  • BMIFIN - Finance
  • BMIRMG - Risk Management

Fees & scholarships

As an international student at Victoria University, you will be required to pay your tuition fees up front each semester.

There may be additional materials fees throughout your studies, depending on your chosen course, as well as an administrative fee as part of your course.

Victoria University is proud to support our international scholarship recipients and sponsored students.

Fees

Scholarships

10% discount for alumni

If you’ve previously completed a qualification with us (and didn't apply through an agent), you may be eligible for a 10% discount. Not available for single-package courses.

Find out how

Careers

When you graduate from a Bachelor of Accounting from VU, you’ll have the skills to prepare you for a career in any accounting firm, large or small. Depending on your major, you can also apply for roles far beyond traditional accountancy.

As an accountant, you can earn high salaries working in commerce, public or chartered accounting firms, government organisations, not-for-profit sectors, or as an individual practitioner.

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.

As well as sought-after technical and theoretical accounting knowledge, you’ll have strong analytical, communication and financial skills. 

Professional Accreditation/Industry Recognition

CPA Australia

This course is accredited by CPA Australia.

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)

This course is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)

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