Accounting - B2029
When businesses need clarity around making the right decisions, they often call on accounting professionals. Their ability to analyse the finer details and data to uncover the big opportunities is invaluable. Which is why accounting remains one of the most sought-after and globally recognised fields in the world of business.
The Bachelor of Accounting is your opportunity to join them.
YOUR BUSINESS CAREER BEGINS HERE
Throughout the course, you’ll learn the ins and outs of contemporary accounting – including information systems, corporate finance, auditing and assurance, financial reporting and data analysis. As your skills evolve throughout your study, so will your ability to communicate solutions – so that businesses can make better financial and strategic decisions.
You’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about new and emerging avenues in the field. From helping tackle climate change through environmental accounting, supporting criminal investigations as a forensic accountant or protecting data through cybersecurity accounting, you’ll gain a clear picture of accounting at its most up-to-date. So you have a clearer idea for where you might want to take your career too.
IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO
No matter which pathway you choose, you’ll be equipped with an internationally recognised qualification that remains as essential to the broader business landscape as it’s ever been – and ready to complete your professional accreditation. After that, you could be joining the ranks of business advisors, CEOs, entrepreneurs and more who have all began their business careers with a Bachelor of Accounting.
Ready to dive into the details, the data and the dynamic opportunities accounting provides?
At a glance
Subject prerequisites
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Course Details
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First Semester (February) |
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Bachelor of Accounting |
This degree will give you a solid technical skill set across key areas such as information systems, corporate finance, auditing and assurance, financial reporting and data analysis. You’ll learn to interpret data and develop insights that will help organisations effectively allocate resources and make better business decisions.
Depending on your electives, this degree could prepare you to meet the accounting accreditation requirements of:
- CPA Australia
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
- The Institute of Public Accountants
- The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
"The Bachelor of Accounting at Monash has given me the fundamentals of business and helped me launch myself into the business world." - Chiu Wei Ho (Bachelor of Accounting)
“I chose Monash because Monash not only focuses on studies, it also focuses on extracurricular activities. Monash is helping in a lot of different ways when it comes to industry placements.” – Kavya Thambiappan (Bachelor of Accounting)
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
There are many ways to be considered for entry to a Monash University degree depending on your educational background and history. The below options reflect the academic requirements for the different applicant categories (or the highest level of education previously completed) to be considered for this Monash course. All applicants must satisfy equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites or equivalent tertiary units including the English language requirements.
Qualifications
Equivalent Australian Year 12
Completing Year 12 in the Current Year or within the Last 2 Years
Applicants with Recent Secondary Education
Started or Completed a TAFE Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma
Applicants with VET Study
Started or Completed a Bachelor Degree
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Finished Year 12 More than 3 Years Ago with No Further Study
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Alternative qualifications and prerequisites
For other domestic and international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course use the study credit and admissions eligibility search.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Partner with another course
Double degree courses allow you to study towards two different degrees at the same time, and graduate with two separate qualifications. And because a required subject in one course can count as an elective in the other, our double degrees take up to two years less than if you studied for the two degrees separately.
Making the application
Future students
Semester one (February)
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
The average annual student contribution amount for 2026 is:
A$15,500
Note: see information on how fees are calculated.
Fee assistance
As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:
- pay all of your student contribution upfront, or
- defer payment through the HECS HELP loan scheme.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$38,000
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other fees
The Student Services and Amenities Fee applies to some students each calendar year.