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Bachelor of Accounting

Key information

Study mode and locations
Study modeOn campusLocationsSydney and Melbourne
Sessions
Next start dateNovember 16, 2026Session 1March 2, 2026Session 2July 13, 2026Session 3November 16, 2026
Duration
Minimum time3 years full-timeMaximum time6 years
Entry score
60View entry requirements
Indicative fees
International on campusFee paying overseas:Full-time$32,000 per yearPart-time$16,000 per year
Course points and codes
Credit Points:192AQF:Level 7

Additional information

  • First Nations Direct Entry Program

  • Work-integrated learning

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Course information
Students must ensure that there are no more than 12 level 100 eight-point subjects in their degree. The level of a subject is designated by the first digit in the subject code, eg ACC127 is a level 100 subject.
Essential set

144 credit points

The essential subject set consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.
Core subjects

Core

136 credit points

Students enrolled at Charles Sturt University Sydney and Charles Sturt University Melbourne will complete structured work integrated learning activities as part of their program of study. The opportunity to undertake work placement may be available for students contingent on satisfactory progression and grades.
  • ACC127 Accounting and Financial Literacy (8 points)
  • ACC128 Financial Accounting and Reporting (8 points)
  • ACC293 Management Accounting for Sustainable Decision Making (8 points)
  • ACC294 Accounting Standards Interpretation and Disclosures (8 points)
  • ACC275 Professional Practice in Accounting (8 points)
  • ACC394 Accounting in a Global Environment (8 points)
  • ACC395 Risk Based Audit and Assurance (8 points)
  • ACC396 Developments in Ethics Governance and Accounting Thought (8 points)
  • ECO130 Business Economics (8 points)
  • FIN211 Financial Management (8 points)
  • IKC101 First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country (8 points)
  • LAW110 Business Law (8 points)
  • LAW220 Business Organisations Law (8 points)
  • LAW322 Tax Law Concepts and Application (8 points)
  • MGT100 Organisations and Management (8 points)
  • MKT110 Marketing Fundamentals (8 points)
  • QBM100 Data Analytics for Business (8 points)
Compulsory subjects

Compulsory

8 credit points

Employability skills subjects

Skills

8 credit points

Select BUS114 Contemporary Employability and Learning and an additional two (2) point employability skills subject forming a standard 8-point subject.
  • BUS114 Contemporary Employability and Learning (6 points)
  • Alternative: EMP100 Building Resilience for the Workplace (2 points)
  • Alternative: EMP105 Technology for the Connected Workplace (2 points)
  • Alternative: EMP106 Project Management Essentials (2 points)
  • Alternative: EMP108 Data Analysis and Insights (2 points)
Elective set

Elective

48 credit points

The elective set allows students to develop a breadth of knowledge through enrolling in any subject(s) or specified elective sequence within the University for which they meet the prerequisites / enrolment restrictions.
Minor Sequences from within the Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences

Minor

32 credit points

Select a minor either from within the Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences, or from another Faculty and one additional unrestricted elective or 5 unrestricted electives.

A minor must include no more than two level 1 subjects and must include at least one level 3 subject. Students must ensure that they take the necessary prerequisites and no more than one (1) subject can be counted towards a minor if it has already been undertaken as part of the core. A student cannot claim more than one (1) minor.

Students enrolled at the Charles Sturt University Sydney, Charles Sturt University Melbourne or Study Centres may have a restricted choice of minors and elective subjects.
  • MINEU1 Entrepreneurship (32 points)
  • MINFA1 Finance (32 points)
  • MINHM1 Human Resource Management (32 points)
  • MINLI1 Legal and Industrial Relations (32 points)
  • MINIM1 IT Management (32 points)
  • MINML1 Management and Leadership (32 points)
  • MINMK1 Marketing (32 points)
  • MINPM1 Project Management (32 points)
  • MINPN1 Psychology (Non Accredited) (32 points)
  • MINSP1 Strategic Planning (32 points)
Unrestricted elective

Elective

16 credit points

  • XUN008 Unrestricted elective (8 points)
  • XUN008 Unrestricted elective (8 points)
Minor Sequences from outside the Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences

Minor

32 credit points

Select one minor from the following
  • MINAB1 Agribusiness (32 points)
  • MINSR1 Ethics and Social Responsibility (32 points)
  • MINCC1 Design and Content Creation (32 points)
  • MINNA1 News and Media (32 points)
  • MINSC1 Strategic Communication (32 points)
  • MINSU1 Sustainability (32 points)
Unrestricted elective

Elective

16 credit points

  • XUN008 Unrestricted elective (8 points)
  • XUN008 Unrestricted elective (8 points)
Unrestricted elective

Elective

48 credit points

An unrestricted elective is any undergraduate (8-point) subject offered by Charles Sturt University provided prerequisites and enrolment restrictions have been met.

Costs

Indicative fees for international students commencing in 2026.

International on campusFee paying overseas:Full-time$32,000 per yearPart-time$16,000 per year

Fees are indicative and subject to change. Check the source for additional costs, fee conditions and available support.

Entry requirements

Academic entry requirements

Applicants for the Bachelor of Accounting must meet the following Admission Requirements:

  • A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with Minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors).
    OR
  • Successful completion of at least two Bachelor degree level subjects (or Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent) or higher in any discipline.
    OR
  • A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate III or higher, studied at a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or equivalent.
    OR
  • A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or bridging program studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University, or equivalent.
    OR
  • Partial completion of a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Diploma, of at least 50% from a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or equivalent.
    OR
  • Work experience of at least two years with some elements of business management or supervision, demonstrated by a detailed resume.
Language requirements

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.  Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Source data checked 3 November 2026, 11:11 pm. Showing international · 2026.

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The Charles Sturt University Sydney and Melbourne course accreditation will be sought from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia.

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