Study Master of Taxation at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in Australia, UNSW Business School

What will I learn?

The Master of Taxation is a specialist program designed to meet the needs of taxation professionals and practitioners to deal with complex taxation issues involved in business decisions and business transactions. Taught by leading tax academics, the program provides exposure to complex aspects of the discipline and a critical understanding of the Australian taxation system. The program also emphasises developing skills in research, analysis and sustained self-directed writing, including relevant skills in collecting and organising material, and problem solving. The program consists of three compulsory core courses and a compulsory capstone with the other four courses drawn from electives catering for individual students' career needs, aspirations and interests. These range through personal tax and financial planning, indirect taxes, corporate and commercial tax matters to international tax.

Which department am I in?

UNSW Business School

CRICOS

015849E

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$63,000.00 (US$ 41,518) per year
Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$63,000.00 (US$ 41,518) per year
Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

A bachelor honours degree (AQF level 8) or a 4+ years degree in law, business, taxation, accounting or a closely related discipline (or equivalent qualification); or

A graduate certificate or graduate diploma in a related discipline; or

A recognised bachelor degree in a cognate related discipline with a minimum of 7 courses in law, business, taxation or accounting (or equivalent qualifications) with an average of 65% or more in these subjects, as determined by the UNSW Business School; and professional experience in professional services firms or in government departments) for applicants with an undergraduate degree in a taxation, law, business or accounting-related discipline; or

A recognised bachelor degree and completion of non-award TABL5551 with an average of 65% or more.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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