Gain real-world accounting skills with industry experience - graduate job-ready and ahead of the curve.
RMIT's Bachelor of Accounting Professional Practice is designed to provide you with a strong theoretical and technical foundation in accounting and business. It prepares you for professional practice, aligning with industry expectations and fostering a culture of lifelong learning.
The curriculum focuses on core accounting principles and law, ensuring you develop in-depth discipline knowledge and practical skills. You’ll gain the ability to analyse, evaluate, and solve complex accounting challenges, supported by a framework that integrates professional skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication.
By combining technical expertise with real-world application, the course equips you to excel in diverse professional environments. Upon graduation, you’ll emerge as a confident, industry-ready professional, well-prepared to contribute meaningfully to your workplace and pursue ongoing growth in the dynamic field of accounting.
RMIT University is ranked #9 in Australia and in the top 150 universities globally for accounting and finance*.
*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
Work with respected organisations as part of Impact Academy and then via direct internships lasting up to 12 months.
Core subjects in accounting and law, combined with an integrated capabilities framework, ensure a deep understanding of technical skills and the development of vital professional skills.
Build professional skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership, and create an e-portfolio showcasing your achievements for future employers.
In this professional practice-focused degree, you'll start with introductory business foundation subjects to build a solid understanding of business concepts. This will support your specialised accounting and finance subjects later in your studies. You'll also take core professional practice subjects, where you'll solve real business problems while working with clients.
Along the program, you'll develop important professional skills, including interpersonal skills, and learn about key topics like workplace health, safety, and wellbeing. The course includes a year of professional practice, giving you the chance to apply and develop your knowledge in a real business setting.
The Bachelor of Accounting Professional Practice offers a productive blended learning environment that includes both classroom teaching and an online learning environment. You’ll engage in classroom sessions with interactive discussions, conduct research, and respond to case studies designed to immerse you in real-world scenarios. You may work independently or in a team to conduct research, solve problems, analyse and respond to case studies, prepare or respond to briefs, write original research or case study reports, or participate in managing a company in a computer-based business simulation.
This style of learning is designed to provide an environment where you can ask questions and seek feedback as well as contribute to class discussion and apply theory to practice.
You’ll also undertake 3 work-integrated learning subjects, collaborating with real organisations on projects and guest lectures. A one-year professional placement will provide you with mentorship, professional skills development, and valuable networking opportunities. Finally, the capstone subject will allow you to consolidate and synthesise your accounting knowledge in a simulated business context.
This course uses authentic assessment, meaning you’ll complete real-world tasks that demonstrate your ability to apply what you've learned. You'll work individually and in teams, conducting research, solving problems, analysing case studies, responding to briefs, writing reports, and even managing a company in a computer-based business simulation.
Your assessment will typically come in the form of assignments and projects. These may be either research or problem based, and will provide you with experience in effectively researching, writing and presenting your findings to a range of audiences. Your assignments will help develop your skills in communication and reasoning and will offer you the opportunity to receive feedback on your learning and skills development.
You may also be assessed through written and oral exams, presentations, and in-class activities.
The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.
Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.
The world is constantly changing, and there are universal skills that can help you adapt to the evolving nature of work and global engagement.
As part of your study experience at RMIT, we provide 6 future-focused RMIT Capabilities:
RMIT Capabilities are built into your course as well as some of our extracurricular experiences. They inform the design and delivery of your learning activities and assessments, so by the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to apply these capabilities in your life and work.
The Bachelor of Accounting Professional Practice offers valuable industry connections.
At the core of the Bachelor of Accounting Professional Practice is a one-year professional placement. This can be a long internship, multiple shorter placements, or a combination of both. This experience allows you to earn academic credit while working in industry and giving you the opportunity to explore different sectors to shape your career path.
In addition to your professional placement, you'll complete 3 work-integrated learning (WIL) subjects, where you'll work closely with an industry partner from the private sector, government, or community organisations. The industry partner will present a challenge, and you'll work on finding a solution. These subjects will help you build your professional network and improve your employability.
The course has been developed in consultation with an Industry Advisory Committee, made up of high-profile industry representatives. This is to ensure your subjects, and their industry links, are up to date with current practices and standards.
RMIT offers a range of opportunities for our students to study abroad through overseas work, exchange and study experiences with over 165 partner universities worldwide.
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Accounting, you will be equipped with integrated accounting and business knowledge, social intelligence and ethical decision-making skills required to produce impactful outcomes for a range of organisations. Not only will you be able to explain accounting’s role in a local and global context, but you will also be able to identify, analyse and develop solutions for key industry challenges and real-world issues.
Your contemporary and interdisciplinary understanding of this field will be complemented by your high-level communication skills, which enable you to engage with diverse audiences and effectively present your findings and recommendations to make a meaningful impact. Your ability to self-manage and self-reflect will allow you to continually improve your professional practice and set you up for further study.
In addition to the core skills you develop throughout your studies, the professional component of this degree will enable you to integrate your knowledge in practical contexts throughout your internship, further preparing you for a challenging and fulfilling career.
In your first year, you'll complete a series of introductory business foundation subjects to prepare for your specialised accounting studies. You'll take subjects such as Understanding the Business Environment and Integrated Perspective on Business Problems. These will provide a strong foundation in key business concepts and equip you with the insights and skills needed for the rest of your studies.
In your second year, you'll deepen your knowledge in accounting with subjects in accounting data analytics and validation, company and finance law, cost analysis, and managerial advisory finance. You'll also begin preparing for your professional practice year by undertaking studies that focus on developing essential professional skills. Subjects such as Developing Professionally and Work, Health, Safety, and Wellbeing will help you build the foundation for your one-year professional placement.
In your third year, you'll complete your one-year professional placement, which can be a long internship, multiple smaller placements, or any other combination available.
In your final year, you'll focus on specialised accounting and finance subjects, including financial accountability and reporting, strategic accounting and leadership, and taxation. You'll also complete a capstone subject in Strategic Accounting and Leadership, where you'll synthesise all your learnings.
Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to choose 2 elective subjects.
Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.
International student visa holders can only study full-time.
Graduating from this degree means you're fully prepared to take the next step in your career, with a strong foundation in roles such as:
Upon graduation, you'll be skilled in accounting reporting, preparing and analysing financial statements, and using industry standard accounting software. You’ll apply your expertise in financial analysis to create accurate reports for management or clients, assess financial health, and support strategic decision-making. You'll also have the knowledge to manage daily accounting transactions, ensure tax compliance, and analyse data to discover insights that drive business growth.
Accounting is essential for every business, from large corporations to government bodies, small to medium enterprises, and non-profits, making it a high demand field. As a graduate with a higher education degree, you can expect a starting salary between AU$65,000 to AU$95,000 per year, depending on your experience and industry.
With this professionally oriented course, you'll be ready to launch your accounting career in the field that excites you, equipped with the skills and confidence to succeed.
This course is accredited by the professional bodies listed in the table below. Specified credit/exemptions towards professional qualifications offered as part of the accreditation is subject to the applicant meeting set criteria defined by each professional body. Any application for credit/exemption should be made directly to the professional body and is your responsibility.
The professional bodies may offer membership for you as a career enabler, which could include opportunities for networking and access to discipline specific resources. Application for membership is your responsibility.
| Professional body | Accreditation description | Membership and opportunities |
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| Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia | Program satisfies the academic requirements for direct entry into the CPA Australia program. |
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| Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand [CAANZ] | Program satisfies the academic requirements for entry into the CA program. |
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You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification).
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:
For Semester 1 2026 applicants, this course has a Guaranteed ATAR (excluding adjustment factors).
This means that if you receive an ATAR equal to or above this and meet the course pre-requisites, we will guarantee you an offer in this course.
If you receive an ATAR below this guarantee, you may still receive an offer, depending on the availability of places in this course and whether you are eligible to receive any adjustment factors.
Please note: For VTAC applicants to receive an offer, this course must be your highest eligible preference.
Entry to this program is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors.
You may be eligible to receive adjustment factors which include equity access schemes and/or subject adjustments to a maximum of 28 aggregate adjustment points. For more information about what adjustment factors RMIT considers visit Admission to RMIT.
We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. The highest level of education you have previously completed will usually determine how you are ranked.
Please select the highest level of education you have or will be completing in order to find out the selection criteria that applies to you, in addition to meeting the above entry requirements.
Entry to this program is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement. You will be ranked on your ATAR plus any adjustment factors.
The SNAP access scheme is designed to increase tertiary participation by giving priority access to RMIT diploma and degree programs to eligible applicants currently studying Year 12 at a SNAP partner school.
The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.
The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.
The Bachelor of Accounting Professional Practice is not available to applicants whose highest level of education is Vocational Education and Training study.
You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection.
Your STAT results are valid for 2 years prior to the commencement of your study.
If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with vocational education and training study, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:
You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.
Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.
The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.
The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., GPA (including any adjustment factors).
We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. Previous fail grades in similar courses may affect your eligibility. You will be assigned a selection rank (comparable to an ATAR) based on your GPA.
You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection.
Your STAT results are valid for 2 years prior to the commencement of your study.
If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with higher education study, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:
You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.
Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.
If you have been excluded from a program due to academic progress, you are encouraged to submit a personal statement outlining the strategies you will adopt to ensure academic success.
If you are applying to RMIT through VTAC you can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account.
If you are applying direct to RMIT you can upload your completed personal statement via your online direct application.
The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.
The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) score (including any adjustment factors).
You must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent qualification) and meet the stated prerequisites.
Work and life experience does not provide any additional consideration for entry to this program. You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.
You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice. Your overall score will be converted to an equivalent ATAR and competitively ranked for selection.
Your STAT results are valid for 2 years prior to the commencement of your study.
If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with work and life experience, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:
You are still required to meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.
Learn more about the STAT and STAT results.
The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.
The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.
View the ATAR profile and selection rank from students offered a place into this course wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in the most relevant recent intake period.
The student profile provides insight into the likely peer group for this course.
*ATAR refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made (including consideration of any adjustments) for current and recent Year 12 applicants.
RMIT is committed to providing transparency to the admissions process. In line with this commitment, we provide you with information that will help in making informed choices about your undergraduate study options. Find out more about admission to RMIT.
You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 85% (see calculator below).
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies course or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.
To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing.
For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.
Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).
A pathway is an alternative way to get into a course. RMIT's pathways can help you move through different levels of study to reach the qualification you're aiming for, even if you don't meet the requirements for your destination course.
Even though there are no formal pathways into this course, there are often other ways you can gain entry. Contact Study@RMIT to discuss your options.
When you successfully complete this degree, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT Honours or Postgraduate degree.
You can gain entry to this degree from RMIT Foundation Studies or a range of vocational study courses.
When you successfully complete this degree, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT Honours or Postgraduate degree.
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.
Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.
Credit may reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant study experience.
When you are submitting an application, please indicate that you want to be considered for credit and provide detailed course syllabus (also known as course outline), outlining volume of learning, course content and weekly topics, learning objectives/outcomes, assessment types and their weightings, and reference to the learning resources such as prescribed textbooks and recommended readings.
In 2026, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$4,738 to AU$17,399.
Amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum, and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
You may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of up to the full amount of your student contribution fees. You may also be eligible to apply to defer payment of your SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme.
Learn more about fees for undergraduate study.
For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.
If you are offered a Commonwealth supported place, your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government.
Your share of the fee (student contribution) is set on an annual basis by the government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of your individual enrolled courses, not the overall program.
The Australian Government has introduced changes to university funding and student contribution fees under its Job-ready Graduates Package.
The fees in the table below apply to students who commence their program in 2026. Fees for continuing students are available at fees for Commonwealth supported students.
Each course (subject) falls into a band. The band determines the student contribution amount for the course.
Amounts listed in the table below are based on a standard, full-time study load (96 credit points per year) with all courses in the same band. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load or for enrolment in courses (subjects) from a combination of bands.
You can learn how to calculate your exact tuition fees for units from different bands at Fees for Commonwealth supported students.
Student contribution band by course (subject) |
Maximum annual student contribution amount (per EFTSL) in 2026 |
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| Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing, Indigenous and Foreign Languages, Agriculture | $4,738 per standard year $592 per standard (12 credit point) course |
| Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual and Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science, Pathology | $9,537 per standard year $1,192 per standard (12 credit point) course |
| Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science | $13,558 per standard year $1,694 per standard (12 credit point) course |
| Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications, Society and Culture | $17,399 per standard year $2,174 per standard (12 credit point) course |
On 1 January 2022, the Government implemented the Student Learning Entitlement (SLE).
The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the HECS-HELP loan scheme, which allows eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) to defer payment of up to the full amount of their student contribution.
You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.
If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2026 is $373.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your course, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from course to course.
In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:
You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2026 is $373.
Find out more details about how fees are calculated and the expected annual increase.
Find information on how to apply for a refund as a continuing international student.
For an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student in an undergraduate business, accounting or commerce degree who can demonstrate circumstances which impact their study; worth up to $50,000.
For commencing Bachelor of Accounting students from a rural/regional area; worth up to $50,000.
RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.
RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.
Use our Frequently Asked Questions to learn about the application process and its equity access schemes, find out how to accept or defer your offer or request a leave of absence, discover information about your fees, refunds and scholarships, and explore the various student support and advocacy services, as well as how to find out more about your preferred program, and more.
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