Accounting Articulated Program

Delivered in Port Macquarie, this articulation program provides a pathway from the Advanced Diploma of Accounting into the Bachelor of Accounting from CSU. Students first study and complete TAFE qualifications, and then go on to study the CSU component of the program.

This program is ideal for those students already studying Accounting at TAFE. For those students who are yet to commence study, students have the option of enrolling in either the articulated program, or the integrated program.

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Course details

After enrolling and completing the Advanced Diploma of Accounting, students then enrol in the Bachelor of Accounting. Features of the program include the following:

  • The course will be delivered in Port Macquarie
  • Students receive guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Accounting, plus 1.5 years credit
  • With credit, students are able to complete the degree in 3 years of part-time study
  • Students will graduate with an Advanced Diploma in Accounting, and a degree in Accounting 
  • Students will also have the opportunity of applying for a TAFE-specific scholarship, worth $2,500 cash.

Course duration

Once you have completed the Advanced Diploma of Accounting, you can then complete the degree in 3 years part-time study only. See below study pattern - please note that students are required to study three sessions in year 1.

Study pattern and subjects

Year 1, Session 1

MGT100 Organisations and Management

Year 1, Session 2

ECO130 Business Economics, QBM117 - Business Statistics

Year 1, Session 3

LAW220 Business Organisation Law, ACC222 External Reporting

Year 2, Session 4

MGT230 Ethics Sustainability and Culture, FIN211 Financial Management

Year 2, Session 5

ACC275 Professional Practice in Accounting, ACC311 Strategic and Sustainable Accounting

Year 3, Session 6

ACC322 Company Accounting, ACC331 Audit and Assurance Services

Year 3, Session 7

Accounting Theory, LAW301 Taxation Law

Course costs

CSU component

The CSU component of Pathway Programs is supported by the Commonwealth government. This means you can defer your university fees by using a HECSHELP loan. This is then repaid through the taxation system once your income reaches a certain threshold. Or, there is a discount for students who pay their fees upfront.TAFE component

The standard fee for a TAFE NSW advanced diploma applies. Current fees are available online at http://northcoast.tafensw.edu.au/ApplyandEnrol/Pages/TAFE-fees-exemptions-concessions-refunds.aspx or call 131 601 for more information.

How to apply and enrolment criteria

1. Students first need to enrol and complete the Advanced Diploma of Accounting with North Coast TAFE. Find out more about this course at the link below.

2. Students then enrol direct to CSU for the Bachelor of Accounting. Admission requirements to enrol in the CSU component is completion of the Advanced Diploma of Accounting. Download CSU's Admission Form [PDF] or apply online.

Course Name: Bachelor of Accounting (Articulated)

Admission Code: KBAM

For more information

Call CSU on 1800 334 733, or simply fill out an online enquiry form. For the TAFE component, call North Coast TAFE on 131 601 or fill out a North Coast TAFE enquiry form.