Program

Graduate Certificate in Applied Tax Law

Shape your future career with your first qualification in Australian tax

 

 

 

Looking to enter the Australian tax profession without prior experience but hold an equivalent  qualification to an Australian Bachelor's Degree or Diploma? If you work in tax or want to work in tax this is the program for you.

This program can help you advance your career in taxation by equipping you with a working knowledge of key tax compliance requirements in the Australian tax system and a comprehensive understanding of Australian commercial law from a taxation perspective.

This program is accredited by TEQSA (Provider Registration Number: PRV1349  Course ID: CRS1400909)and is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8. 

If you want help enrolling into the Graduate Certificate in Applied Tax Law, please call one of our friendly student advisers on 1300 829 338.

You'll learn
  • Working knowledge of key tax compliance requirements of the Australian tax system 
  • Ethics and responsibilities expected of a tax professional
  • Detailed knowledge of the commercial law aspects for tax professionals

 

Subjects included

The four subjects you’ll study in the Graduate Certificate in Applied Tax Law are designed to give you a strong foundational knowledge of tax and tax law, then build on your knowledge of how the tax system intersects with our legal system.

Subjects are:

Progression pathways

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Tax Law is a perfect starting point to launch into a tax career. Your options for further study or forging your ideal career include:

  • Graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Applied Tax Law qualification.
  • Go on to study a Graduate Diploma of Applied Tax Law once you have gained twelve months of Australian professional tax experience.
  • Use your completed Graduate Certificate as a stepping stone to enter our Tax Agent Program. All four subjects within the Graduate Certificate are approved by the Tax Practitioners Board which can assist with your Tax Agent application. You will need to complete just two more subjects to qualify to become a Tax Agent.*

*Please refer to the Tax Practitioners Board website for specific registration requirements. 

 

Subjects: 4


Credit Points: 24 


Level: Postgraduate


Cost: $1,995 per subject 


CPD: 30 hours per subject


Delivery: Online 


Study Length: 1-2 years part-time


Education Level: Postgraduate


Study Periods: 3 per year 

 

Hear from subject convenors

Hear it from the people who know best. Our subject convenors have extensive experience in Australian tax law.