The Bachelor of Accounting is designed to develop your knowledge and skills in reporting, analysing and managing financial resources in business and government entities. In addition to meeting the education requirements for membership of the Australian accounting professional bodies, the degree offers flexibility for you to study in related disciplines of your interest, including finance, business information systems, management, marketing, international business and corporate sustainability.
You will be equipped with the ability to critically analyse emerging accounting issues, and be inspired by the professional and scholarly accounting research that provides you with insights into issues underlying the accounting numbers, thus fostering your academic and professional competence. Gaining these academic and professional attributes will enhance your accounting career opportunities, or pursuance of advanced accounting studies.
If you’ve envisioned a life deciding what goes on the walls of the Louvre or digging through the catalogues of the British History Museum - this is the degree for you.
You’ll learn how to separate your impressionists from your post-impressionists, and your modernists from your post-modernists. You will also explore the artistic movement of Romanticism, and even pick up a romantic language if you choose.
Immerse yourself in specialised and exclusive tutorials at the National Gallery of Australia, the National Portrait Gallery and the Australian War Memorial. You also get practical experience with some of the world’s most exciting cultural institutions during your selected internship.
Career Options
Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.
The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.
Learning Outcomes
Students who graduate with the Bachelor of Accounting will be able to:
- Judgement - Exercise judgement under supervision to solve routine accounting problems in straightforward contexts using social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives
- Knowledge - Integrate theoretical and technical accounting knowledge which includes a selection of auditing and assurance, finance, economics, quantitative methods, information systems, commercial law, corporation law and taxation law
- Application Skills - Critically apply theoretical and technical accounting knowledge and skills to solve routine accounting problems
- Communication and Teamwork - Justify and communicate accounting advice and ideas in straightforward collaborative contexts involving both accountants and non-accountants
- Self Management - Reflect on performance feedback to identify and action learning opportunities and self-improvements
Successful completion of this program enables students to:
identify and analyse various theories in Art History, their art-forms and art-making techniques
- differentiate and critique the historical, social, cultural and political contexts of various theories in Art History, their art forms and associated art-making techniques
- investigate various theories, practices and techniques associated with public curatorship
- construct comprehensive linkages between theories in Art History and the practicalities of curating
- evaluate practices and techniques associated with public curatorship through visits to galleries, museums and participation in the internship
- demonstrate practical experience in the display of artefacts for public exhibitions in galleries and museums.
Further Information
Students wishing to qualify for membership of CPA
Australia must enrol in BUSN2101
Law of Business Entities and INFS2005
Accounting Information Systems. BUSN3002 Auditing and BUSN3014 Principles of Taxation Law are optional, but
students are strongly advised to complete these two courses. Students who do
not complete these courses at university must complete them in the CPA program
in order to advance to CPA Australia.
Students wishing to qualify for membership of The Institute of Chartered
Accountants must enrol in BUSN3002
Auditing, BUSN3014 Principles of Taxation Law and BUSN2101
Law of Business Entities
Electives:
Students have 48 units of electives in a single degree program. Electives can be selected from CBE or other Colleges. No more than 10 courses at 1000 level.
Students wish to undertake an out of college elective may contact the relevant College directly.
Student Responsibility:
It is the student's responsibility to select electives in such a way that:
- they satisfy prerequisites for the corresponding course/s.
- they conform to the rules set out in Programs and Courses or if unsure seek advice from the CBE office.
Students wishing to qualify for membership of CPA
Australia must enrol in BUSN2101
Law of Business Entities and INFS2005
Accounting Information Systems. BUSN3002 Auditing and BUSN3014 Principles of Taxation Law are optional, but
students are strongly advised to complete these two courses. Students who do
not complete these courses at university must complete them in the CPA program
in order to advance to CPA Australia.
Students wishing to qualify for membership of The Institute of Chartered
Accountants must enrol in BUSN3002
Auditing, BUSN3014 Principles of Taxation Law and BUSN2101
Law of Business Entities
Electives:
Students have 48 units of electives in a single degree program. Electives can be selected from CBE or other Colleges. No more than 10 courses at 1000 level.
Students wish to undertake an out of college elective may contact the relevant College directly.
Student Responsibility:
It is the student's responsibility to select electives in such a way that:
- they satisfy prerequisites for the corresponding course/s.
- they conform to the rules set out in Programs and Courses or if unsure seek advice from the CBE office.
Admission Requirements
Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis. Admission to undergraduate degrees is based on meeting the ATAR requirement or an equivalent rank derived from the following qualifications:
• An Australian year 12 qualification or international equivalent; OR
• A completed Associate Diploma, Associate Degree, AQF Diploma, Diploma, AQF Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate or international equivalent; OR
• At least one standard full-time year (1.0 FTE) in a single program of degree level study at an Australian higher education institution or international equivalent; OR
• An approved tertiary preparation course unless subsequent study is undertaken.
Click HERE for further information about domestic admission.
The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.
- ATAR:
- 86
- QLD Band:
- 8
- International Baccalaureate:
- 31
Domestic applicant entry requirements
Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.
International applicant entry requirements
International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants
The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.
Prerequisites
None. But assumed knowledge is:-
ACT: Mathematical Methods (Major)
NSW: Mathematics
QLD: Mathematics B
SA/NT: Mathematical Studies
TAS: Mathematics Methods
VIC: Mathematical Methods (CAS)
WA: Mathematics 3C/3D
IB: Mathematics (SL)
Adjustment Factors
The National Access Scheme 2014
ANU offers bonus points for nationally strategic senior secondary subjects, and in recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.
Bonus points are applied to all applicants with an ATAR at or above 70. Points are awarded in accordance with the approved schedule, and no more than 10 points (maximum 5 academic points and maximum 5 equity points) will be awarded.
Bonus points do not apply to programs with an ATAR cutoff of 98 or higher.
Bonus Points are only awarded to domestic applicants applying for admission through UAC who have not previously attempted tertiary study.
How to apply
Academic Bonus Points: senior secondary students do not need to apply for ANU academic bonus points. They are automatically added in accordance with the schedule.
Educational Access Scheme: senior secondary students do not need to apply if their school is part of the Priority School Funding Program or Country Areas Program. All other applicants should refer to http://www.uac.edu.au/eas/ for more information.
Indicative fees
Bachelor of Accounting - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Bachelor of Art History and Curatorship - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $37,104.00
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Accounting flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 48 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
The 96 units must include:
24 units from completion of minor in Business and Economics Essentials
36 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
BUSN1002 Accounting Processes and Systems
BUSN1101 Introduction to Commercial Law
FINM1001 Foundations of Finance
BUSN2011 Management Accounting
BUSN2015 Company Accounting
BUSN3001 Accounting Theory
12 units from completion of courses from the following list:
BUSN2101 Law of Business Entities
BUSN2036 Financial Statement Analysis
INFS2005 Accounting Information Systems
18 units from completion of courses from the following list:
BUSN3002 Auditing
BUSN3003 Advanced Management Accounting
BUSN3006 Public Sector Accounting
BUSN3008 Financial Reporting by Corporations
BUSN3014 Principles of Tax Law
BUSN3017 Corporate Social Responsibility, Accountability and Reporting
6 units from completion of courses on List 1 of the ANU College of Business and Economics
The minor in Business and Economics Essentials will not be listed on transcripts for students completing the Bachelor of Accounting.
For majors and minors offered by the ANU College of Business and Economics, students may count a course towards multiple majors and minors. If a minor is a subset of all stated courses and/or prerequisites for a major, then completion of the major overrides completion of the minor, and only the major is regarded as having been completed.
The Bachelor of Art History and Curatorship flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 36 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
The 96 units must include:
24 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
ARTH1006 Art and Design Histories: Form and Space
ARTH1007 Art and Design Histories: Making and Meaning
ARTH3001 Art History and Curatorship Internship
12 units from completion of courses from the following list:
ARTH2044 Art and Its Context: Materials, Techniques, Display
ARTH2045 Curatorship Theory and Practice
ARTH2057 Art and Politics of Collecting
36 units from completion of courses from the following list:
ARTH2039 Painters of Modern Life
ARTH2043 Modernism and Postmodernism in Art and Design: 1850-2000
ARTH2044 Art and Its Context: Materials, Techniques, Display
ARTH2045 Curatorship Theory and Practice
ARTH2050 Photography and Art
ARTH2052 Art of the Modern Print
ARTH2055 Fabric of Life: An Introduction To Textile History
ARTH2056 Art and Architecture of Southeast Asia: Tradition and Transformation
ARTH2057 Art and Politics of Collecting
ARTH2059 Art and Architecture of Asia: Histories and Traditions
ARTH2061 Postmodern Sublime
ARTH2080 Art and Visual Culture of the Long Eighteenth Century, 1660-1815
ARTH2081 Art of the European Courts, 1500-1815
ARTH2082 Art, War and Conflict
ARTH2093 Post-Colonial Discourses in Australian Art
ARTH2097 Victorian and Edwardian Art: Australia and Europe 1837-1914
ARTH2098 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art
ARTH2102 Art of Portraiture: History and Theory
ARTV2018 Cyberculture
ARTV2030 Theories of the Object
ARTV2031 Theories of the Image
ARTV2050 Renaissance and Baroque Art
ARTV2052 Introducing Asian Modernisms
ARTV2053 Contemporary Asian Art
ARTV2054 Australian Art: The Modern Period
ARTV2055 Costume, Fashion and Visual Culture
FILM2005 Moving Pictures: Cinema and the Visual Arts
Either:
24 units from completion of one of the following language minors:
Advanced Ancient Greek
Advanced French Studies
Advanced German Studies
Advanced Hispanic Culture
Advanced Hispanic Linguistics
Advanced Italian Studies
Advanced Latin
Advanced Spanish Studies
Ancient Greek
Arabic
Chinese Language
Classical Chinese
French Language and Culture
German Language and Culture
Hindi Language
Indonesian Language
Italian Language and Culture
Japanese Language
Japanese Linguistics
Korean Language
Latin
Russian
Persian
Sanskrit Language
Spanish
Thai Language
Urdu Language
Vietnamese Language
Or:
24 units from completion of courses listed in the following majors and minors:
Ancient History Major
Anthropology Major
Archaeology Major
Asian Art History Minor
English Major
Film Minor
History Major
Visual Arts Practice Minor
Minors
Bachelor of Art History and Curatorship Minors
Bachelor of Accounting Minors
Study Options
Year 1 | BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units | STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | ARTH1006 Art and Design Histories: Form and Space 6 units | 6 units from Language Minor or Major/Minor List |
BUSN1002 Accounting Processes and Systems 6 units | FINM1001 Foundations of Finance 6 units | ARTH1007 Art and Design Histories: Making and Meaning 6 units | 6 units from Language Minor or Major/Minor List | |
Year 2 | ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units | BUSN2015 Company Accounting 6 units | ARTH2044 Art and Its Context: Materials, Techniques, Display 6 units OR ARTH2057; | 6 units from Language Minor or Major/Minor List |
ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units | BUSN2011 Management Accounting 6 units | ARTH2045 Curatorship Theory and Practice 6 units OR ARTH2057; | 6 units from Language Minor or Major/Minor List | |
Year 3 | BUSN3001 Accounting Theory 6 units | INFS2005 Accounting Information Systems 6 units | 6 units from 36 units list | 6 units from 36 units list |
CBE List 1 course | 3000 Level Accounting course | ARTH3001 Art History and Curatorship Internship 12 units | . | |
Year 4 | BUSN2036 Financial Statement Analysis 6 units | 3000 Level Accounting course | 6 units from 36 units list | 6 units from 36 units list |
3000 Level Accounting course | CBE List 1 course | 6 units from 36 units list | 6 units from 36 units list |
Honours
For information about honours, please see Bachelor of Art History and Curatorship (Honours)
Back to the Bachelor of Accounting page
The Bachelor of Accounting is designed to develop your knowledge and
skills in reporting, analysing and managing financial resources in
business and government entities. In addition to meeting the education
requirements for membership of the Australian accounting professional
bodies, the degree offers flexibility for you to study in related
disciplines of your interest, including finance, business information
systems, management, marketing, international business and corporate
sustainability.
Single degree
- This degree requires 144 units
- A maximum of 60 units of 1000 level courses
- 15 compulsory courses
- 9 electives (of which 1 must be CBE List 1 elective courses)
Commencing Semester 1:
Semester 1
- BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis - 6 units
- ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 - 6 units
- STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods - 6 units
- FINM1001 Foundations of Finance- 6 units
- ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1- 6 units
- BUSN1002 Accounting Processes & Systems - 6 units
- BUSN1101 Introduction to Commercial Law - 6 units
- List 1 Elective Course - 6 units
Commencing Semester 2:
Semester 2
- ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 - 6 units
- BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis - 6 units
- STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods - 6 units
- BUSN1101 Introduction to Commercial Law - 6 units
Double degree
- This degree requires 96 units of CBE courses
- A maximum of 48 units of 1000 level CBE courses
- 15 compulsory courses
- 1 CBE List 1 elective courses
Commencing Semester 1:
Semester 1
Semester 2
Commencing Semester 2:
Semester 2
About this degree
Single degree
In a Bachelor of Accounting single degree
program you will study a total of 144 units. Typically you will take 4
courses per semester (total
of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 courses
across
your whole degree. You will need to complete a minimum of 16 CBE courses (96
units) but will also get to choose 8 courses (48 units) from other ANU
Colleges. You can try a range of courses or take a major or minor in a
non-CBE subject, the choice is yours.
Double degree
In a Bachelor of Accounting double degree
program you will study a total of 16 courses (96 units). Typically you will take 4
courses per semester (total
of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 16 courses (96 units)
across
your whole degree. However, for each semester you are likely to take 2
courses from your Accounting degree and then 2 courses from the other half
of you degree - still a total of 4 courses a semester.
Enrolment Status
It is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester but it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24 units each semester.
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
When you enrol for the first time you will study ‘1000-level’ courses. These courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code, such as ECON1101.
Please also note that:
- You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
- You cannot study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
- You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) in total towards your single degree.
- You can change your enrolment in courses up until the end of week 2 of each semester without penalty.
Electives
You can use your electives to enrol in any courses that you like, provided you meet prerequisite requirements.
- Remember that you can choose up to 8 courses from another ANU College if you are undertaking the single Bachelor of accounting degree.
- If you are in a double degree, your electives must be CBE courses.
- Don't forget the maximum number of 1000 level courses is 10 in single degree.
Study Options
Bachelor of Accounting
This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Accounting degreeStudy Options
Year 1 48 units | BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis 6 units | ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 6 units | STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | FINM1001 Foundations of Finance 6 units |
BUSN1002 Accounting Processes and Systems 6 units | ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 6 units | BUSN1101 Introduction to Commercial Law 6 units | CBE Elective 6 units |
Disciplines
For further information on specific discipline you can:
- Find information here (http://cbe.anu.edu.au/students/) or
For further course advice, please refer to https://www.cbe.anu.edu.au/students/student-information/get-program-advice/
Academic Advice
If after reading through these guidelines you are unsure about your
which courses to enrol in, you can come to an academic advice session at
Melville Hall during Orientation week.
If you are seeking status
(credit) from previous study at another university you will need to
come to an academic advice session at Melville Hall during Orientation
week, and we will help you choose the correct courses for your first
year.
Single degree
Three years full time (144 units) - four courses per semester (24 units)
A maximum of 60 units of 1000 level courses
24 units of compulsory courses
12 units from List 1
36 units from LIst 2
Either:
One of the following language minors (24 units):
• Advanced Ancient Greek
• Advanced French Studies
• Advanced German Studies
• Advanced Hispanic Culture
• Advanced Hispanic Culture
• Advanced Italian Studies
• Advanced Latin
• Advanced Spanish Studies
• Ancient Greek
• Arabic
• Chinese Language
• Classic Chinese
• French Language and Culture
• German Language and Culture
• Hindi Language
• Indonesian Language
• Italian Language and Culture
• Japanese Language
• Japanese Linguistics
• Korean Language
• Latin
• Persian
• Russian
• Sanskrit Language
• Spanish
• Thai Language
• Urdu Language
• Vietnamese Language
Or
4 courses from the following list of majors and minors (24 units)
• Ancient History Major
• Anthropology Major
• Archaeology Major
• Asian Art History Minor
• English Major
• Film Minor
• History Major
• Visual Arts Practice Minor
Electives (48 units)
Double degree
This degree requires 96 units
A maximum of 36 units of 1000 level courses
24 units of compulsory courses
12 units from List 1
36 units from LIst 2
Either:
One of the following language minors (24 units):
• Advanced Ancient Greek
• Advanced French Studies
• Advanced German Studies
• Advanced Hispanic Culture
• Advanced Hispanic Culture
• Advanced Italian Studies
• Advanced Latin
• Advanced Spanish Studies
• Ancient Greek
• Arabic
• Chinese Language
• Classic Chinese
• French Language and Culture
• German Language and Culture
• Hindi Language
• Indonesian Language
• Italian Language and Culture
• Japanese Language
• Japanese Linguistics
• Korean Language
• Latin
• Persian
• Russian
• Sanskrit Language
• Spanish
• Thai Language
• Urdu Language
• Vietnamese Language
Or
4 courses from the following list of majors and minors (24 units)
• Ancient History Major
• Anthropology Major
• Archaeology Major
• Asian Art History Minor
• English Major
• Film Minor
• History Major
• Visual Arts Practice Minor
About this degree
Single degree
In a Bachelor of Art History and Curatorship program you will study a total of 144 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 (6 unit) courses across your whole degree.
You'll need to complete 24 units of Compulsory Courses, 12 units from designated List 1 and 36 units from designated List 2, either a language minor (from the designated list of language minors) (4 courses), or 24 units from one of the following majors or minors - Ancient History Major, Anthropology Major, Archaeology Major, Asian Art History Minor, English Major, Film Minor, History Major or Visual Arts Practice Minor (4 courses). You'll also get to choose eight electives from courses right across ANU. You can use these electives to try a range of courses or to take a major or minor in a non-Arts subject.
Double degree
In a Bachelor of Art History and Curatorship degree program you will study a total of 96 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 16 courses across your whole degree. However, for each semester you are likely to take 2 courses from your Bachelor of Art History and Curatorship degree and then 2 courses from the other half of your double degree – still a total of 4 courses a semester.
You'll need to complete 24 units of Compulsory Courses, 12 units from designated List 1 and 36 units from designated List 2, either
a language minor (from the designated list of language minors) (4
courses), or 24 units from one of the following majors or minors -
Ancient History Major, Anthropology Major, Archaeology Major, Asian Art
History Minor, English Major, Film Minor, History Major or Visual Arts
Practice Minor (4 courses).
Enrolment Status
While it's possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, which is called studying part-time, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be full-time.
• A course (usually 6 units) can only be counted towards one major or minor.
• You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
• You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
• You need to enrol in courses for your chosen major or compulsory courses
You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your Bachelor of Art History and Curatorship half of the double degree
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
When you enrol for the first time you will study ‘1000-level’ courses. These courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code, such as ARTS1234.
Majors and Minors
See available majors and minors for this program
There is no specified major in this degree
You need to enrol in the following 1000-level courses
12 units of compulsory courses. These are:
• ARTH1006 - Art and Design Histories: Form and Space (Semester 1)
• ARTH1007 - Art and Design Histories: Making and Meaning (Semester 2)
If you are choosing a Language minor and you are a beginner, you enroll in the 1000 level courses listed under the relevant minor. If you are not a beginner in the language then you are required to sit a language placement test before enrolling in the language courses.
If you are choosing courses from the designated major and minor list (24 units), you need to enrol in the 1000 level courses of the chosen major or minor.
Electives
Single Degree
While you only need to enrol in courses from the compulsory list and/or one Language minor or from the designated list of majors and minors, you can use your electives to enrol in 1000-level courses for other Arts majors or minors. That way you keep your options open. Once you've selected courses for the major, the minor or a course from one of the designated areas listed, you should choose electives to make up the balance of your courses.
Study Options
Bachelor of Art History and Curatorship - Single Degree
Study Options
Year 1 48 units | ARTH1006 Art and Design Histories: Form and Space 6 units | 6 units from Language Minor or Major/Minor List | Elective 1000 level Course 6 units | Elective 1000 level Course 6 units |
ARTH1007 Art and Design Histories: Making and Meaning 6 units | 6 units from Language Minor or Major/Minor List | Elective 1000 level Course 6 units | Elective 1000 level Course 6 units |