Handbook

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The following baseline requirements apply for admission to the Honours program. The applicant must:

• Have completed a single business degree including all requirements for a major in accounting OR completed 144 UOC of a dual business degree including all requirements for a major in accounting. Students with comparable qualifications from Australian and overseas institutions are also welcome to apply.
• Have never failed a course (i.e. no FL grade on the Transcript);
• Have completed a minimum of seven accounting courses
• Have demonstrated academic excellence in their second and third year accounting courses (or equivalent units of study). Academic excellence will be determined by the Head of School but, as a guideline, an average of at least 75 would usually be expected for the overall and discipline WAM.

The Head of School has authority to recommend admission if these requirements are not strictly met, but in doing so will consider the student’s ability to perform at an appropriate level in fourth year.

It is recommended that students complete the following course prior to commencing this honours stream:

• ACCT2507 Intro to Accounting Research (6 UOC)

How to Apply

Applicants intending to apply to the Honours programs are encouraged to discuss their eligibility and study program with the Honours Coordinator for Accounting.

After these discussions, internal applicants the following information should be sent to the Honours Coordinator for Accounting:

• A cover letter highlighting the academic background and other strengths of the applicant
• A copy of the applicant’s CV (with at least one academic referee)
• An academic transcript from the relevant tertiary institution
• A completed application form
• A statement of research interest/proposal not exceeding 1,000 words
• Other relevant supporting documents (e.g. awards, research papers), if any.

For more information about the application procedure, applicants should contact the Honours Coordinator for Accounting.

External domestic applicants should apply directly to UNSW UAC Admissions. External international applicants should apply directly through UNSW Apply Online.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

CPA Australia

Associate membership of CPA Australia may be obtained with a UNSW undergraduate degree that incorporates a major in Accounting and completion of the other accredited courses to satisfy its core knowledge requirements. A list of the required courses can be accessed through www.cpaaustralia.com.au or the Professional Recognition of Programs for Undergraduate Students in the Online Handbook.

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
(formerly the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia)

Graduates who have completed an undergraduate degree with a major in accounting are eligible under the Institute's admission requirements to enter the ‘Chartered Accountants Program’ leading to membership, provided they have completed accredited courses in the core knowledge areas. Students may confirm academic entry requirements for the ‘Chartered Accountants Program’ with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand at www.charteredaccountants.com.au/Candidates/The-Chartered-Accountants-Program/Entry-requirements/Accredited-courses.

If you are unable to fit these courses in as part of your degree requirements, you may wish to enrol in additional classes as non-award.

Institute of Public Accountants
(formerly the National Institute of Accountants)

The Institute of Public Accountants has approved UNSW for the purpose of its membership qualifications. Further information is available from Professional Recognition of Programs for Undergraduate Students in the Online Handbook.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change.

Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for pre-2019 program requirements.

Contact the UNSW Business School Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
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