- Entry requirements
- ATAR:
more entry options - Study mode
- Part Time Full Time
- First year fee (domestic)
- $45,180
- Full course fee (domestic)
- $45,180
- Full time duration
- 1
- Murdoch code
- M1273
The fees provided are indicative and intended only as a guide. They are based on a typical full-time enrolment for a first year student at Murdoch University of 24 credit points. The indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported Fee.
Course overview
From mining to music, accounting is vital to every organisation in every industry. It’s an essential part of an organisation’s decision-making, planning, and even performance evaluation.
Learn how to solve problems, negotiate and become a trusted and respected decision-maker in any industry.
After completing this course, you can apply to become a member of professional accounting bodies, including CPA Australia, and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, if your goal is to work in professional accounting.
In your research projects you’ll work with academics, other students and our industry partners, which include government agencies, mining companies, accounting firms, IT service firms and real estate companies.
3 reasons to study a Master of Professional Accounting at Murdoch
- Complete this course in as little as 18 months – and with previous study and experience you could even gain credits for some units and graduate faster.
- Get practical experience in professional placements through our Work Integrated Learning program. Some of our MPA students have interned with major national building suppliers and local businesses.
- Our teaching staff have won teaching excellence awards, secured grant funding from CPA Australia, published journal articles and are actively involved in the industry.
Develop your skills
Every business relies on skilled accountants to make informed, ethical, and strategic business decisions.
Graduates from our Master or Professional Accounting can work in diverse roles across industries, including:
- Restructuring and Insolvency
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business Valuation
- Financial Forensics
- Assurance and Internal Audit
- Financial and Management Accounting
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Taxation
Your future career
Studying an MPA at Murdoch will ensure that those seeking successful careers in the accountancy sector will be afforded opportunities to develop skills in demand by employers including:
- Digitisation, technology adoption and innovation
- Accountancy advisory, visualisation and innovation
- Soft skills, ethical practice and stakeholder management
- Data analytics, modelling and analysis
Good financial management is needed across all industries. You could find yourself working in government, media, advertising, finance, and other areas of business or non-government organisations (NGOs).
We offer this Master of Professional Accounting for domestic students looking to transition into an accounting career from another profession. This degree program would suit teachers, nurses, engineers or any other graduates who might be considering a change of career. We also offer a Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) for international students.
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by the CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Professional recognition
Graduates of this course meet the academic requirements for associate membership with CPA Australia and are eligible for direct entry into the Chartered Accountants Program with Chartered Accountants ANZ
Students who have been granted Recognition of Prior Learning must discuss their enrolment and selection of units with the Academic Chair as Recognition of Prior Learning may affect their ability to satisfy the admission requirements to the professional accounting bodies on completion of their degree.
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online |
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Trimester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Trimester 3, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Trimester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Trimester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Trimester 3, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
Start dates (Transnational)
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online |
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1, 2026 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
| Trimester 2, 2026 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
| Trimester 3, 2026 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
| Trimester 1, 2027 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
| Trimester 2, 2027 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
| Trimester 3, 2027 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
Admission requirements
English Requirements
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.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 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.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Plan your course
Explore the sample course structure below to get an idea of what your degree could look like, or take the next step in planning your degree:
Use the Course Visualiser - build your personalised study plan interactively
Visit the Course Handbook - Get detailed information on units, prerequisites, and pathways.
To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.
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Fees & Scholarships
Fees
The fees provided are indicative and intended only as a guide. They are based on a typical full-time enrolment for a first year student at Murdoch University of 24 credit points. The indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported Fee.
Scholarships
How to Apply
Your document checklist
Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.
Compulsory documents
Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
- Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
- Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
Recommended documents (if applicable)
- Change of name documentation
- Marriage certificate
- Most recent Curriculum Vitae if applying using professional experience
- Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing
Your document checklist
Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.
Compulsory documents
- Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
- Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
- Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
- Genuine Student documents (if applicable) - Check the GS requirements page for further information
- GS Form 2
- Personal Statement (SOP)
- Up to date Curriculum Vitae
- A copy of your Passport
Recommended documents
- Most recent Curriculum Vitae if applying using professional experience
- A copy of your visa documents (if available)
- A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
- Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
- Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
- Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing
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All fees are indicative and are provided as a guide only. The actual fees will depend on the individual units you enrol in. You should refer to your Letter of Offer for specific course and fee related information.
The first-year indicative fee is based on a typical full-time enrolment at Murdoch University of 24 credit points.
For domestic students, including Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, the indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported fee.
Indicative fees for international students are based on applicable full fee paying rates.
The estimated, indicative fee covers tuition fees only, and certain additional fees and charges may apply, depending on the course and units you choose. It also does not take into account any scholarships or bursaries for which you may be eligible.
The estimated, indicative fee assumes no fee increases or indexation. Over time, fee increases or indexation may occur and will affect the estimate. If you are a full fee paying student, this may occur at the start of your second and each subsequent year of study. In the case of Commonwealth Supported students, this will occur for each new calendar year in line with Government policy.
All fee estimates are provided in Australian dollars.