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Undergraduate

Associate Degree of Accounting Studies

Key details

Duration

2 year/s full-time
4 year/s part-time
2 year/s full-time

Intake

This course is only available as an Alternative Exit
On campus - This course is only available as an Alternative Exit
Online - No
Important Dates

Credit points required

160

Course code

XACCO1

Overview

This Associate Degree is an exit award only.

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Pathways

Pathways for VET to Higher Education

Guaranteed credit transfer arrangements are available to students commencing a bachelor degree at Charles Darwin University with completed Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree qualifications in the same field or discipline. Students who hold completed qualifications should refer to the additional information provided about Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer and Pathways using the links below:

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

Fees

International tuition fees

The annual tuition fee for full time study is AUD $28,376.00. This equates to $ $3,547.00 per 10 credit point unit (0.125 EFTSL).
These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.

You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.

CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.

CDU Domestic Student studying

Why study an undergraduate course at CDU?

Study an undergraduate course at Charles Darwin University to turn your passion into a profession. Choose from hundreds of certificates, diplomas and degrees and enjoy a flexible, supportive learning environment. Whatever you're interested in, there's a place for you at CDU. 

  • Top 100 university globally for quality education
  • Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
careers-centre-students

Why study an undergraduate course at CDU?

Study an undergraduate course at Charles Darwin University to turn your passion into a profession. Choose from hundreds of certificates, diplomas and degrees and enjoy a flexible, supportive learning environment. Whatever you're interested in, there's a place for you at CDU.

  • Top 100 university globally for quality education (THE Impact Rankings 2021)
  • Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
CDU Domestic Student studying

Why study an undergraduate course at CDU?

Study an undergraduate course at Charles Darwin University to turn your passion into a profession. Choose from hundreds of certificates, diplomas and degrees and enjoy a flexible, supportive learning environment. Whatever you're interested in, there's a place for you at CDU. 

  • Top 100 university globally for quality education
  • Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
careers-centre-students

Why study an undergraduate course at CDU?

Study an undergraduate course at Charles Darwin University to turn your passion into a profession. Choose from hundreds of certificates, diplomas and degrees and enjoy a flexible, supportive learning environment. Whatever you're interested in, there's a place for you at CDU.

  • Top 100 university globally for quality education (THE Impact Rankings 2021)
  • Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)

What will I study?

A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 160 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.

Course structure

Unit type

Credit Points

Specific requirements
Core Units

(16 units)

160cp

Compulsory Core units totalling 160 credit points as detailed below.

ACT102 Introduction to Accounting

COM105 Business and Communication Skills

ECO107 Economics and the Modern Business Enterprise

LAW105 Introduction to Business Law

QAB105 Business Research Methods

ACT202 Management Accounting

ACT204 Financial Accounting

FIN205 Business Finance

LAW205 Commercial and Corporate Law for Owners, Managers and Professionals

ACT301 Accounting Theory and Contemporary Issues

ACT302 Strategic Management Accounting

ACT303 Principles of Auditing

ACT304 Accounting Information Systems

ACT305 Corporate Accounting

TAX305 Taxation

ACT410 Ethics, Governance and Professional Applications

 

160

Total Credit Points

Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure) (160cp)

  • A minimum of 60 credit points must be taken from 200 level units or above.
  • See the Higher Education Course Rules (Award Requirements) in the Units and Courses Policy.

If course commenced prior to 2023:

No more than 10 credit points shall be counted with a grade of "PC" in an Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma AQF Level 6 course award.

Study plan

There is no recommended study plan for this course as it is an exit award only. For further information contact Student Central.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

This course is not available for entry however is available as an alternative exit award from the Bachelor of Accounting.

Essential requirements

English language requirements

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.

The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

CDU English for Academic Purposes 3 (ZEAP30)Successful completion of EAP003 English for Academic Purposes 3
IELTS Academic ModuleA minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169.
Common European Framework Certificate of English ProficiencyA minimum overall grade of B2.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic moduleA minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)A minimum overall score of 60 and a minimum writing score of 21.

* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.

* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.

 

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CDU has been doing online study for so long they're really good at it. At CDU, everyone, online and on campus, is just a student.

Michelle

CDU student

CDU Nursing student Michelle on the top of a roof in Sydney

CDU graduates have the best career and employment prospects. International students have ranked CDU 1st in Australia for learning and living experience

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Course details

Australian qualification framework

This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 6.

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Additional information

Can offers be deferred?
No
Award
Associate Degree of Accounting Studies
Faculty/College
Faculty of Arts and Society
Sector
HE
Area of study

Contact details

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.auPhone:1800 061 963 (free call)

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