Entry Requirements

Performance in undergraduate degree

Entry is open to graduates in taxation, law or commerce with degrees of equivalent academic standing and content to comparable UNSW qualifications. Applicants who have not completed a university level course of study in taxation as part of their undergraduate degree may be required to complete a qualifying program prior to admission to postgraduate studies. Master of Taxation, Master of International Taxation and Master of Taxation and Financial Planning applicants are normally able to demonstrate a Credit (65%) or better overall performance in their first degree.

Where applicants for the Master of Applied Taxation have not achieved a Credit average or better in their first degree, the level of achievement attained in the Graduate Diploma (ICAA) and any other postgraduate courses, together with relevant experience may also be taken into account.

Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Taxation and Financial Planning and the Graduate Certificate in Taxation and Financial Planning must have an undergraduate degree in taxation, law or commerce.

Applicants for the Master of Laws (Taxation) must have an undergraduate law degree (LLB).

Essential knowledge

All candidates should have completed a University level course in the basic elements of Australian income taxation or demonstrate equivalent academic and/or practical experience.

Postgraduate qualifying courses

A program of postgraduate qualifying courses may be prescribed for candidates whose undergraduate qualifications are not at the required level. Commerce or Law graduates who have not studied undergraduate courses appropriate to the Master of Taxation and Master of International Taxation may be prescribed such courses as an admission requirement. The University shall determine whether candidates with lower level academic qualifications and/or professional experience in taxation may be admitted directly or with certain prerequisites.

The University may prescribe the courses in economics and accounting (in the case or Commerce graduates) and Law (in the case or Law graduates) that students are required to have completed as part of their undergraduate studies in order to gain admission. Candidates will not be expected to complete courses from disciplines other than that of their undergraduate degree as a condition for admission to the Master of Taxation or Master of International Taxation. Provision is made for graduates who voluntarily choose to undertake such multi-skilling prior to entry to postgraduate degrees.

English language requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence that their English language ability meets the English language requirements for admission.