Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (GDipProfAcc)
Information valid for students commencing 2010
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Semester 2 (26 Jul, 2010)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
16
Program code
5488
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol a student must hold -
(a) An approved degree with a GPA of at least 4.00 on a 7 point scale.
(b) For students who have previously undertaken a degree with a specialisation in Accounting, entry will not be approved.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
UQ Business School
Email: postgrad_enquiries@business.uq.edu.au
Phone: (07) 3346 8101
Duration
1 Year full-time
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Semester 2 (26 Jul, 2010)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
16
Program code
5488
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol a student must hold -
(a) An approved degree with a GPA of at least 4.00 on a 7 point scale.
(b) For students who have previously undertaken a degree with a specialisation in Accounting, entry will not be approved.
CRICOS Code: 069414G
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting?
The program allows students to develop the skills necessary to practice in the accounting profession. Students complete #12 of common courses and then select a further #4 to complete the necessary prerequisites for associate membership of one of: Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) (Australia) or the Institute of Chartered Accounts in Australia (ICAA).
This is a 2 semester program however students seeking membership with the ICAA can only complete the program in 2 semesters if is it commenced in Semester 1 of each year. For students commencing in Semester 2 seeking ICAA membership this is a 3 semester program.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
To enrol a student must hold -
(a) An approved degree with a GPA of at least 4.00 on a 7 point scale.
(b) For students who have previously undertaken a degree with a specialisation in Accounting, entry will not be approved.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
To enrol a student must hold -
(a) An approved degree with a GPA of at least 4.00 on a 7 point scale.
(b) For students who have previously undertaken a degree with a specialisation in Accounting, entry will not be approved.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 069414G
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Certified Practising Accountants Australia
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
Program rules for the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting
To complete the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting
To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #16 from the GDipProfAcc list comprising -
- #12 from Part A; and
- #4 from Part B.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
