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Bachelor of Accounting

Add value to your career with a flexible degree that lets you build essential accounting skills on your schedule.
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Time investment
3 years full-time, Up to 10 years part-time
Location
Online
Cost
AUD 31,104
Language
English
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Balance your future with a career in accounting

Looking to take your first step towards becoming a CPA? Getting your bachelor’s in accounting is a smart move that opens the door to a wide range of financial, auditing, and consulting careers.

Join the University of New England’s online accounting degree and get your first taste of real-world accounting practice. With an AICPA/NASBA-aligned curriculum, you’ll be equipped with the theoretical knowledge and practical tools to grow your career.

Add gains to your career with accounting 101s

Beyond the flexibility of this online degree, which allows you to upskill at a pace that works for you, you’ll explore a wide range of accounting topics that will help you understand accounting’s role in today’s global economy and how you can contribute to sound financial decision-making, ethical business practices, and sustainable growth across industries.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with software and analytics tools used in many modern accounting roles today.

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Land your next accounting role with practical skills

Choose how you study to match your goals and lifestyle. As you build your business knowledge, you’ll gain technical expertise and the soft skills employers seek.

Whether online or on campus, you’ll work on real-world case studies, explore internship options, and receive personalised support, so you graduate ready to succeed in any accounting role.

Where you’ll be studying

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Study online with the University of New England (UNE)

UNE is a pioneer in distance education, delivering flexible, high-quality learning for over 70 years.

With a strong reputation for academic excellence and student support, UNE’s online programmes are designed to fit around your life, wherever you are. 

Learn from expert academics in an inclusive digital environment and graduate with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to advance your career on your terms.

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Learning outcomes

Build accounting expertise

Develop core technical and theoretical skills to launch and grow your accounting career.

Crack complex problems

Apply sound judgment and ethics to navigate everyday accounting challenges globally.

Master key disciplines

Integrate auditing, finance, law, economics, and IT knowledge to drive smart decisions.

Put theory into practice

Deliver precise, insightful accounting work that stands up in real-world settings.

Speak in numbers

Turn complex accounting data into clear advice for specialists and everyone else.

Make reflection a skill

Use feedback to fuel your development and keep sharpening your skills.

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Additional information

To apply for this degree, you’ll need to have completed Australian Year 12, an equivalent overseas qualification, or a relevant diploma.

If you’re partway through a diploma and have relevant work experience, you’re still encouraged to apply. You’ll just need to show that you’ve completed at least a high school qualification or equivalent.

All UNE programmes are delivered in English, so you’ll need to demonstrate one of the following qualifications for eligibility:
  • IELTS 6.5 (no element under 5.5)
  • PTE 57
  • TOEFLiBT 79
  • Or any equivalent academic study in English

UNE’s online degrees give you the freedom to shape your learning through a flexible mix of core modules, major-specific units, and electives.
  • Core modules build essential business skills and knowledge to set you up for success.
  • Major-specific units let you dive deeper into your chosen area of business.
  • Electives give you the chance to explore topics outside your major and expand your perspective.

This modular approach helps you gain a strong foundation while tailoring your degree to suit your goals.

Graduates of this degree can continue to become professional accountants, auditors, tax practitioners, financial analysts, agribusiness consultants, data analysts, and more. 

You may also consider roles across business and government sectors, such as: 
  • Professional accountant
  • Data analyst in a financial institution
  • Entrepreneur or small business owner
  • Agribusiness manager or consultant
  • Financial or budget analyst in a commercial enterprise

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