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• A recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in taxation, law or commerce with a credit average (65% or higher) as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Coursework Entry Calculator; and


• Relevant professional work experience in professional services firms or government departments

The UNSW English Language requirements also apply to this program. For students who are non-Australian/NZ graduates, please refer here for additional requirements.

Note:

• No other requirement (such as GMAT, GRE, personal statement, academic referee) is considered unless otherwise specified.


• If you did not complete a university level course of study in taxation as part of your bachelor degree, you are required to complete a qualifying taxation course (TABL5901) prior to commencing the Master of Taxation. This course does not count towards the Master of Taxation.


• In exceptional circumstances, applications may be considered for entry into Program 7321 Graduate Certificate in Taxation where the applicant has other relevant qualifications and experience not listed. This is in accordance with UNSW Policy and Procedure on Recognition of Prior Learning. Applicants will need to demonstrate that they have achieved the same knowledge and skills (learning outcomes) through their formal or informal learning as the qualifications listed for entry for this program. This may be evidenced by qualification certificates, records of assessment activities relating to course or program learning outcomes, examples of experience from the workplace, community, or other context which demonstrate relevant skills, knowledge or competencies, membership (or eligibility for membership) of professional organisations which require attainment of certain qualifications, or testimonials of skills, knowledge or competencies from workplace supervisors. Any relevant documentation should be attached to the application and will be considered by the Academic Coordinator for the Program. Candidates completing program 7321 Graduate Certificate in Taxation with a 65 average or better may articulate into the program 9250 Master of Taxation.

Following acceptance into the Master of Taxation program, credit transfer will be permitted at the time of transfer where evidence is provided by the student that the course credit sought is directly equivalent to a Master of Taxation program course in terms of volume/workload, standard and learning outcomes, and has been completed no more than 10 years before acceptance into the program. RPL used for entry cannot also be used for a reduction in the 48 UOC volume of learning for the program unless the course was completed at postgraduate level and is directly relevant to the accounting and taxation discipline. Candidates for the Master of Taxation with Commerce or Law qualifications which are not at the required level, standard or content, shall complete such postgraduate qualifying courses as the Head of the School of Taxation and Business Law or his or her delegate determines. The program code for the Postgraduate Qualifying program is 6894. The Head of the School of Taxation and Business Law shall determine whether candidates with lower level academic qualifications and/or professional experience in taxation may be admitted directly or with such prerequisites as the School determines. All candidates for the Master of Taxation shall have completed a university level program in the basic elements of income taxation or demonstrate equivalent academic and/or practical experience.

Credit may be granted for up to 12 units of credit (two courses).

• Where an applicant has the Chartered Tax Advisor qualification from The Tax Institute, 6 UoC can be awarded


• Where an applicant has the Graduate Diploma of Applied Tax Law from The Tax Institute, 12 UoC can be awarded


• Where an applicant has completed the tax module in the CA qualification from the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and has completed the CA qualification itself 6 UoC can be awarded


• Where an applicant has completed the tax module in the CPA qualification from the CPA Australia, and has completed the CPA qualification itself, 6 UoC can be awarded

You will be notified of the credits in your official offer.

In the case of the Oxford University Exchange, this may be increased by a further 12 units of credits (two courses) via Cross-instititutional study.