<h4>Make your future career in accounting count</h4>
<p>The aim of the Bachelor of Accounting is to produce highly competent, work-ready graduates with an in-depth discipline knowledge, and the technical skills needed to work as socially responsible accounting professionals across the private and public sectors.</p>
<p>Through a mix of theoretical knowledge and interdisciplinary real-world learning experiences, you&rsquo;ll develop expertise in communication, networking, cross-cultural awareness and teamwork. This will enable you to become an agile professional with diverse employment skills which are transferable across a range of different sectors. You&rsquo;ll graduate as a critical thinker with solid collaborative experience, and will be qualified to undertake professional study programs with both the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia.</p>
<h4>Study a Bachelor of Accounting at UC and you will:</h4>
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<li>understand the concepts and theories acquired in accounting</li>
<li>exercise critical thinking skills when dealing with ambiguous and incomplete information</li>
<li>identify and obtain relevant information for decision making and providing advice to stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds</li>
<li>utilise discipline-specific technologies to analyse complex problems in a variety of contexts</li>
<li>communicate clear, coherent and independent knowledge and ideas to a variety of stakeholders, addressing a diverse range of business/commerce problems</li>
<li>develop the capacity to exercise initiative and professional judgement in an ethically and socially responsible manner.</li>
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<h4>Work Integrated Learning</h4>
<p>The Bachelor of Accounting sees academics and industry working together to develop a range of diverse WIL opportunities for students, including internships, work placements, industry projects, competitions, exhibitions, study tours, virtual real-world learning experiences and more.</p>
<p>The faculty runs an optional three-week &lsquo;pre-internship preparation program&rsquo; where students learn essential employment skills and interview techniques. The program culminates in a series of interviews hosted by Canberra-based accounting firms, with successful candidates going on to secure internships. Previous accounting students have undertaken internships and cadetships with organisations including International IDEA, Legal Aid ACT, eChoice, Boyce Chartered Accountants, Maxim Chartered Accountants and Chartered Accountants ANZ (CAANZ).</p>
<p>The degree concludes with a capstone project, which aims to integrate what you&rsquo;ve learned throughout your degree and prepare you for the transition to either successful future employment or further studies.</p>
<h4>Career opportunities</h4>
<ul>
<li>Accountant</li>
<li>Accounts officer</li>
<li>Auditor</li>
<li>Tax accountant</li>
<li>Financial accountant</li>
<li>Management accountant</li>
<li>Chief financial officer</li>
<li>Financial analyst</li>
<li>Financial controller</li>
</ul>
<h4>Course-specific information</h4>
<p>This course is accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia. High-achieving students can enrol in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) program.</p>
<h4>Professional accreditation</h4>
<p>Accredited by CAANZ and CPA Australia. Completion of the 39cp option will enable you to meet the educational requirements of the Tax Practitioners Board in addition to that of CPA and CAANZ.</p>
<p>Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:<br />- Year 12 ATAR<br />- other Australian Qualification<br />- work experience<br />- overseas qualification<br /><br />We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.<br />More information is available on our Alternative Entry page:<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry</a></p>
<h4>Assumed knowledge</h4>
<p>It is recommended that students have Mathematics T/Mathematic Applications (ACT) or Mathematics (NSW) and English (major) (ACT) or English Advanced (NSW), or their equivalents. International students need to meet the English language requirements of the University of Canberra. Students should note the assumed knowledge requirements for individual majors and minors when choosing a program of study.</p>

The aim of the Bachelor of Accounting is to produce highly competent, work-ready graduates with an in-depth discipline knowledge, and the technical skills needed to work as socially responsible accounting professionals across the private and public sectors.

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<p>Dynamic and vibrant, the University of Canberra (UC) is embedded deep in the soul of Canberra, the Australian capital. Canberra is a place where ideas are born, creativity is explored and opportunity is created.</p>
<p>Our home in Canberra and connection with our neighbouring communities shapes our purpose as a university. Whether it&rsquo;s fostering innovation, meeting health-care needs, solving environmental challenges or equipping our future leaders, our University is an embodiment of our distinctive city. Canberra is a wonderful place to live, study and work &ndash; a safe, connected, multicultural city which boasts great scenery, excellent entertainment and sports venues, a buzzing food scene and a glittering galaxy of cultural institutions.</p>
<p>UC is a university for the professions, dedicated to providing immersive student experiences focussed on employability outcomes. We have been recognised as the fastest rising university in Australia and one of the fastest in the world (QS, 2021), ranked in the world's top 20 young universities by the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings (2020), and ranked number one in the ACT for full-time employment and starting salary for undergraduate and postgraduate students, three years in a row, in the Good Universities Guide (2021). These are remarkable achievements for a university only celebrating our 30th anniversary this year.</p>
<p>This success is in part due to our two-pronged focus, encompassing progressive teaching nd learning, as well as strong ties to industry. The latter means that students enjoy real-world work experience, internships and clinical placements meaning UC students get a taste for their future careers, even before graduation.</p>
<p>The university is also devoted to trail-blazing innovation and research with practical impact, and home to leading research institutes like the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.canberra.edu.au/research/institutes/iae" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" heap-ignore="true">Institute for Applied Ecology</a><span>&nbsp;</span>(IAE) and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/faculties/busgovlaw/institute-for-governance-and-policy-analysis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" heap-ignore="true">Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis</a><span>&nbsp;</span>(IGPA).</p>
<p>There are five faculties at UC, offering undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree by research (HDR) options. The faculties include</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/faculties/arts-design">Faculty of Arts and Design</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/faculties/busgovlaw">Faculty of Business, Government and Law</a>, and</li>
<li><a href="https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/faculties/education">Faculty of Education</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/faculties/health">Faculty of Health</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/faculties/SciTech">Faculty of Science and Technology</a></li>
</ul>
<p>As new developments continue to expand the campus one thing the University has maintained over its 30 years is its indomitable, distinctive character. Our location in Australia&rsquo;s capital city has shaped the University as progressive and dynamic &ndash; dedicated to public service and building a sustainable and prosperous future. As a hub of learning, practical courses, innovative research and new opportunities, it will always be the University in, of and for Canberra</p>
<h3>Our mission</h3>
<p>As a university anchored in Australia&rsquo;s capital, we work with government, business and industry to serve our communities and nation, and to be the capital&rsquo;s educational window to the world. From this vantage point, we challenge the status quo in a relentless pursuit of original and better ways to teach, learn, research and add value &ndash; locally and internationally.</p>
<h3>Our vision</h3>
<p>Our long-standing excellence in mission-oriented research will be fostered and, together with a renewed emphasis on entrepreneurship, will be woven inextricably into the University&rsquo;s educational experience.</p>
<p>Through a transformative campus development plan, the University will evolve into a distinctive community for lifelong learning, and serve as a beacon of sustainable, smart and connected living.</p>
<p>We will lead the sector nationally in equity, diversity, inclusion and access.</p>

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<p><span>The Australian Capital Territory houses Canberra, Australia&rsquo;s capital, built between Sydney and Melbourne in the early 20th century. The federal district&rsquo;s forest, farmland and nature reserves earn Canberra its nickname, the "Bush Capital.&rdquo; The city's focal point is Lake Burley Griffin, filled with sailboats and kayaks. On opposite shores are the grand Australian War Memorial and the massive, strikingly modern Parliament House.</span></p>

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<h4>Apply yourself with an honours degree in science</h4>
<p>If you would like to make science your profession, then the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) will help boost your scientific abilities, enabling you to work towards an academic or research career in your area of choice. Whether you select to explore the fields of applied ecology, biomedical science or forensic science, you'll undergo intensive research training and work one-on-one with professional supervisors who will mentor you in this challenging but highly rewarding program.</p>
<p>This flexible course can be undertaken either full-time or part-time, and you will undertake an original research project and investigate the methods, ethics and philosophy behind science research. Upon completion, you will graduate with an impressive professional research thesis, ready to advance your career path in the field of applied science research or use your honours degree as a stepping stone to a PhD.</p>
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<li>learn how to critically evaluate information from a range of sources and test it for consistency within existing frameworks</li>
<li>take a leading role in exploring the implications of research for your particular field of endeavour, in a broader context</li>
<li>develop the ability to express your professional knowledge, understanding, ideas, arguments and opinions with confidence</li>
<li>fine-tune your interpersonal and self-organisational skills, including the ability to work within a research group</li>
<li>develop a knowledge of, and commitment to, the principles of scientific ethics and apply a professional attitude to your work.</li>
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<li>Min&nbsp;<b>IELTS</b>:&nbsp;6.5</li>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>TOEFL</b>:&nbsp;60</li>
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<li>Research fellow</li>
<li>Research officer</li>
<li>Science communicator</li>
<li>Science technical writer</li>
<li>Public servant</li>
<li>Policy officer</li>
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<h4>&nbsp;Course-specific information</h4>
<h4>Career opportunities</h4>
<p>Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in applied science from a recognised tertiary institution, with a grade point average of 5.0 or higher in the final two years of the course, or possess qualifications deemed equivalent by the University's Admissions Committee. Places are limited in this course and selection is based principally on merit. Applicants are also required to obtain the agreement of a staff member to supervise their proposed project, prior to starting the course.</p>
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If you would like to make science your profession, then the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) will help boost your scientific abilities, enabling you to work towards an academic or research career in your area of choice.

Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) (223ZA.1)

If you’re interested in pursuing a career as a forensic laboratory scientist, then this is the degree for you. At UC, we focus on the laboratory-based areas of forensic biology and forensic chemistry. You’ll undertake subjects which arm you with the necessary specialisations and complement the broader laboratory science/human science aspects of the degree. The Forensic Studies program is part of the National Centre for Forensic Studies (NCFS) – a collaboration between UC, the Canberra Institute of Technology and the Australian Federal Police (AFP). Over the course of your studies, you’ll benefit from the opportunities this unique partnership brings, including access to specialist equipment and the latest technologies in forensic analysis.

Undergraduate Courses in University of Canberra

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Bachelor of Accounting (MGB001.1)

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Bachelor of Applied Science in Forensic Studies (142JA.3)