Bachelor of Accounting

Advances in technology such as artificial intelligence, big data and robotic accounting are creating opportunities for accountants with highly developed analytical, communication and financial skills to add value to organisations operating in diverse contexts in Australia and around the world.

Through UNE’s Bachelor of Accounting you’ll develop the theoretical knowledge and the soft and technical skills required to thrive in this fast-changing environment.

Why study the Bachelor of Accounting with UNE?

Whether you want to be a professional accountant accredited with a major accounting body, or enhance your career prospects in a wide range of sectors of business and government, UNE’s Bachelor of Accounting lets you tailor your studies to suit your career goals.

You will develop a deep understanding of accounting concepts, methods and techniques for professional practice in the business world and learn to critically apply this knowledge to solve real-world problems. Hone your communication skills to effectively collaborate with others and present your ideas and advice, ensuring your adaptability and resilience in any role and industry you pursue.

What makes our course different?

The flexibility of UNE’s Bachelor of Accounting will help broaden your horizons. With our course you can:

• Choose to study finance, management, marketing, human resource management, economics, or other units of your choice.
• Target your career by taking elective units from other disciplines across the University. For example, pursue forensic accounting by studying accounting systems design; focus on IT systems by choosing from the computer science suite of units; or take screen or media studies units to open up possibilities to work in the film industry.
• Qualify for admission to the major Australian professional accounting bodies for full membership and continuing professional development.
• Qualify as a tax practitioner with only two additional units of study.
• Fast track your degree and complete the Bachelor of Accounting in two years full time or four years part time if you choose elective units rather than an additional major.
• Choose part-time study and fit the degree around your time constraints with up to 10 years to complete the course.
• Access a CPA Australia mentoring program to lay the groundwork for your professional career — you will enhance your practical experience by tapping into industry links and internship opportunities with Australian accounting firms.
• Apply for a scholarship — we have a range of opportunities.

UNE has the longest heritage of any Australian university in offering distance and online courses. We’re also highly rated – year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support, so when you study with us, you know you are in good hands.

Apply with confidence that you will have access to high-quality teaching and support no matter whether you’re based on campus, across Australia or overseas.

Majors

• Advanced Accounting
• Agribusiness
• Finance
• Business Analysis and Transformation

Study online

Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

Study on campus

Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.