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36 weeks
Face-to-face (includes blended), Online
Face-to-face (includes blended), Online
Term 1, Term 2 & Term 3
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Canberra
Northcott Dr, Canberra, ACT 2600
Eligibility
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\nA recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in Taxation, Law, Accounting, Business or Commerce, as determined by UNSW Business School; and a minimum of two (2) years relevant full-time professional experience in professional services firms or in government departments.
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\nA recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline, for example in Arts, Science, Social Sciences, Engineering, etc, as determined by UNSW Business School; and a minimum of two (2) years relevant full-time professional experience in professional services firms or in government departments. Applicants must provide a detailed resume (outlining relevant competencies and achievements) and provide evidence of other professional qualifications or studies if applying under the 'equivalent qualification' criteria.
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\nNo other RPL can be considered for the Graduate Certificate in Taxation.
\nStudents who successfully articulate to the Master of Taxation from the Graduate Certificate in Taxation may be granted full credit from the course completed in the Graduate Certificate and may be eligible for up to an additional 12 UOC RPL for elective courses, subject to course fit within the 9250 program.
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Career & Study Pathways
The skills and insights gained from your Graduate Certificate in Taxation can have an immediate positive effect on your career. You'll be able to serve clients who have a wide range of taxation needs. Our postgraduate graduates have exceptional employability rates, performing well above the national average. In the 2018 QILT survey, 93% of our postgraduate students were employed full-time within four months of graduating and were earning a median wage of $120k.
Potential careers include:
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Qualifying Course
A qualifying course required for applicants who haven't studied taxation at university level before starting the graduate certificate.
Common Questions
Yes. Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Taxation with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 or above can apply to progress into the Master of Taxation via Internal Program Transfer (IPT) in their final term of study. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be granted for courses completed in the Graduate Certificate, subject to course alignment with the Master's program. Upon progression, students may be eligible for up to an additional 12 Units Of Credit (UOC) of RPL for electives (which is usually the equivalent of two courses), subject to course alignment with the Master's.
For domestic students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee and the indicative full fee to complete the degree are both $21,000. For international students, the 2026 indicative first year fee is $31,000 and the indicative fee to complete the degree is $31,500. Fees are subject to annual review and may vary accordingly.
If you haven't studied taxation at university level before, there's a qualifying course (TABL5901) you'll have to complete before starting the graduate certificate.
The certificate allows you to build knowledge and expertise in tax planning for corporations, trusts, superannuation, capital gains and employee remuneration (income tax). You can also become knowledgeable on the principles of Australian international taxation and the Goods and Services Tax (GST) law. Graduates are eligible for roles such as Senior Tax Manager, Senior Tax Accountant, Tax Consultant, and Chartered Accountant.
The Graduate Certificate in Taxation is delivered via a combination of face-to-face (including blended) and online classes, and is available at the Kensington campus. The program has a duration of 0.7 years and commences in Term 1, Term 2, and Term 3. The combination of online and face-to-face classes can adapt to your work/life balance.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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