Bachelor of Accounting
Course details
About the course
Are you looking to kick-start your career as an accountant? Our Bachelor of Accounting programme is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, technical, and professional skills that businesses and clients need from their accountants.
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Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui
Duration: 3 years, full-time or part-time study options.
Dates:
Palmerston North
22 Jul 2024 - 27 Jun 2025
17 Feb 2025 - 21 Nov 2025
21 Jul 2025 - 26 Jun 2025
Whanganui
22 Jul 2024 – 27 Jun 2025
17 Feb 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
21 Jul 2025 – 26 Jun 2026
(For enquiries please email Jan MacGibbon: [email protected]))
Domestic Fees:
*
Y1: $7342.00 Y2: $8350.00 Y3: $8348.00
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International Fees:*
$26,614.00 per year
Additional Fees
Compulsory course costs may apply.
* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one year of study.
Need Some Advice?Apply NowPDFEnrolment Guide and Form - Domestic StudentsDownload the Enrolment Guide and Form - Domestic Students.The Bachelor of Accounting programme will equip you with the specialised knowledge and skills to provide accounting support in a variety of business settings at both organisational and strategic levels. Whether your career goal is to start your own accounting business, or work for a large organisation, the Bachelor of Accounting will give you the strong understanding of accounting theory and technical skills you need to succeed.
This new degree, developed by Te Pūkenga, will meet the new competencies introduced by the accounting professional bodies, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and CPA Australia. Learners who complete this programme will meet the educational requirements needed to pursue a chartered accountant (CA) or certified practising accountant (CPA) designation during their careers.
You will spend part of the programme learning within a real-work environment. This experience will help you to integrate into a workplace quickly after you graduate.
About the provider
UCOL in its many forms has been part of the community for more than a century. We are a proud example of a successful Institute of Technology and Polytechnic. We have a rich heritage and much to contribute to the future of vocational learning.
When you study with UCOL you’re much more than a number. We take the time to get to know you, to understand who you are. By sharing your strengths and what you want to achieve, we can truly help you get to where you want to be.
At UCOL, we’re here to support you all the way. Studying can be a challenge, we get that.
Study takes commitment, which, together with a learning style that suits you and the support you need, is a very powerful combination. At UCOL we encourage resilience and build self-confidence while you learn - providing our students with even greater opportunities.
As a student studying on or off campus, you can expect to learn skills and gain knowledge that sets you on your way. Gaining a qualification is a wonderful achievement that is earned, not given. We encourage you to stay in touch and make life-long learning a part of your journey. Ultimately, we want you to find your own place, whatever that may mean for you.
Our networks with local employers go beyond one-way exchanges, we value meaningful connections that are mutually beneficial. These relationships keep our education grounded, our programmes relevant, and job opportunities real. Our approach is truly collaborative.
UCOL graduates are well-rounded and possess the skills and values employers are looking. They are valued members of their local community. With campuses in Palmerston North, Whanganui, Wairarapa and Horowhenua, and various delivery locations, we’re well known throughout the central and lower North Island.
Being close to our communities is a vital part of who we are. We strive to deepen connections and help our communities to grow and prosper. We aspire to build positive, meaningful relationships that benefit our students and graduates. That is why we exist.