Do you love crunching figures? Are you intrigued by the workings of the financial world? Do you wish to plug into this ever-growing industry?

The Bachelor of Commerce (with a major in Accounting) is your first step to becoming a fully qualified accountant. This programme embodies solid theoretical studies that are complemented with real-world applications. As accountancy is at the very heart of all organisations, you will find the programme offers enormous scope and opportunities.

Professional Accreditation

Graduates of the University of Newcastle, Australia Bachelor of Commerce (offered in conjunction with PSB Academy) may apply for entry as associate members of the CPA Programme with CPA Australia, and for enrolment in the Chartered Accountant Programme with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. In Singapore, graduates are eligible for the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore Professional Exams, and can apply for an Associate designation.

The University's Accolades

• Awarded an Overall Maximum Rating of 5-Stars
  (QS Stars, 2011)
• Ranked 11th in Australia
  (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2011 - 2012)
• Among the Top 15 Australian universities for research
  (Excellence in Research for Australia, ARC 2011)
• 60th University in the Asia-Pacific
  (Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Rankings 2011)
• Over 2,000 University of Newcastle students currently enrolled in PSB Academy

Your Career Opportunities

As a graduate of the programme, you will be equipped to take advantage of career opportunities in the following professions:

• Chartered Accounting
• Public Practice
• Tax
• Auditing
• Public Sector Accounting
• Not-for-profit Sector Accounting
• Management

Programme Structure

• This programme consists of 32 courses
• 2 semesters in Year 1; 3 trimesters in Year 2 and 3
• 4 courses are taught in each semester/trimester by both University faculty and local lecturers

This programme is specially designed with the objective of giving students with GCE 'O' Levels or its equivalent a head start to an undergraduate degree programme. Year 1 consists of bridging components which are meant to prepare students for further undergraduate work. Year 2 and 3 represent an accelerated programme which allows a typical 3-year programme to be completed in 2 years.

Students may also enjoy the benefit of transferring or completing their studies on campus in Australia.

Programme Outline

Delivery of modules may not follow the sequence as shown and are subject to change.

Duration

The programme can be completed within 3 years. For those granted with exemptions, this programme may be completed within 2 years.

Assessment and Examination

Assessments may include assignments, tests, projects, and final examinations.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for local students are:

• A minimum of 5 GCE 'O' level credits including English (Second languages are excluded).

An applicant for a place at the University of Newcastle who does not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Details of this policy can be found here.

Applicants without the required average grades may also apply but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the University.

Exemptions

Applicants who meet the minimum entry requirements of this degree and possess the following qualifications may be exempted from Year 1:

• GCE 'A' levels (minimum 3 'A' level passes including Mathematics, excluding General Paper) and meeting the minimum entry requirement of the programme; or
• Diploma from a local polytechnic or other recognised institutions; or
• Higher NITEC

Applicants with Diplomas or Advanced Diplomas in related studies from polytechnics or other recognised institutions may be considered for advance standing into the Year 2 courses.

Graduation Requirements

For more information on graduation requirements, please click here: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/program/10446.html.

Availability

Programme Fees

Graduates of PSB Academy can enjoy fee rebates for subsequent courses. Please contact your Admissions Officer for further details.

* All fees are inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change annually
* Course fee excludes textbooks
* Click here to view other charges for students

- updated on April 2012