Taxation courses
Help me choose a courseIntroduction to Taxation
Advance your taxation career as you learn all things auditing, ATO and tax acts.
Gain specialist knowledge in areas including tax law, estate planning, business law, trusts and retirement planning. Get set for a career in the legal system, in government, in the finance sector, or as a tax practitioner in public or private practice.
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Online taxation subjects and short courses
UndergraduateGRF-AFE210
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
- Start dates
- Starts 04 Nov 2024, 03 Mar 2025, 14 Jul 2025
Next enrolment closes 27 Oct
UndergraduateTAS-BFA391
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
- Start dates
- Starts 24 Feb 2025, 15 Sep 2025
Introduction to Australian Tax Law
UndergraduateCUR-TAXA2000
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
- Start dates
- Starts 03 Mar 2025, 01 Sep 2025
UndergraduateUSA-ACCT3016
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
- Start dates
- Starts 07 Apr 2025, 22 Sep 2025
Online taxation degrees
UndergraduateUSA-BCA-DEG
Account for a global business career
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
Undergraduate Certificate in Taxation
UndergraduateTAS-TAX-CTF
First steps towards a career in accounting or tax practice
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 6 months full time or part time equivalent
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
PostgraduateCUR-TAX-MAS
For commerce graduates seeking continuing professional development
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 1 year full time or part time equivalent
Bachelor of Commerce (Taxation)
UndergraduateCUR-TAX-DEG
For a professional career in commerce with a taxation specialisation
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
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Taxation highlights
- Critically appraise legislation, cases and taxation materials.
- Communicate appropriately to a professional audience.
- Explore the impact of international taxation industry developments.
Taxation specialisations
- Understand the implications of tax legislation on income tax returns.
- Analyse case studies, to explore the implications of tax law.
- Interrogate local and international tax policy.
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