Bachelor of Accounting - VU Sydney
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.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
You must provide evidence that you have completed an approved English language test and achieved one of the results described below:
IELTS (Academic Module): overall score (no band less than) 6.0 (6.0)
TOEFL Internet: overall score (section score no less than) 67 (listening 12, speaking 18, reading 15, writing 21)
Pearson Test of English (PTE): overall score (no section score less than) 50-57 (50)
University of Cambridge – Advanced (CAE): overall score of 169 (no individual band less than 169)
VU English – University Preparation UPU (Undergraduate): Achieved
English Language School in Sydney (ELSIS) – EAP 2 (advanced): B grade.
- Course Code: 111080E
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
105000 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 200 AUD

