Master of Professional Accounting

Entry Requirements:

• Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses:
• Successful completion of one of the following:
• Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject
• MUPC (1 Trimester)
• Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
• University study:
• Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
• Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher.
• Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)
• Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
• Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
• English ATAR
• Literature ATAR
• English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR
• Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.​​​
• Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC):
• 70
• Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent):
• English ATAR
• Literature ATAR
• English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR
• Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.
• Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only)​.
• Portfolio entry:
• A successful portfolio application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area.​ Find out more about the Portfolio Entry Pathway.
• Overseas Year 12:
• Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE):
• Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower.
• Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following:
• English
• English Extension (Literature)
• English for ESL Learners.
• Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)
• Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).​
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma:
• Total score of 24 or higher.
• Higher level (HL): 3 or better.
• Standard Level (SL): 4 or better.
• Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)
• Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
• Extenuating circumstances:
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• Case-by-case assessment.
• GCE A Levels:
• Aggregate of 6 points from:
• A maximum of the best three A-level subjects; OR
• A combination of A-level and AS-level subjects
• At least two A-level subjects are included in the calculation
• AS-level subject attempted at A-level is not eligible to be included
• A-level grades (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1)
• AS-level grades (A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5)
• A Levels: D in one of the following:
• English Language
• English Literature
• Knowledge and Inquiry.
• AS Level: C in one of the following:
• English Language
• English Literature
• Knowledge and Inquiry.
• Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP):
• CPS 54 or higher.
• 50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).
• Certificate IV AQF level 4:
• Successful completion of a Certificate IV.
• Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only), OR
• Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only), OR
• STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010).​
• Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6:
• Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
• Mature Age Pathway (MAP):
• MAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the Academic Chair of the course.
Admission is based on relevant work and life experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency requirements for the course.
• Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only).
• Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
• Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc.​
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT):
• Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).
• Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only).
• Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
• **Recognised Bachelor's degree or higher, or successful completion of Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (or equivalent); or equivalent training, or professional training.

• Students who have completed a degree with an accounting major from an Australian university will not be considered for admission.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

• Domestic Students:
• Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student.
• International Students:
• You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.
• Advanced Standing:
• Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing.
Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units. Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.