International students please note: this program is only available to you if you are studying outside Australia ( this is a distance education program).

Overview

The Master of Taxation Studies provides a grounding in law, taxation and accounting, and ensures a good understanding of the Australian legal system as it applies to taxation. The program has 2 stages: the first stage covers core courses in law, taxation and accounting. The second stage builds on this foundation to develop an advanced knowledge base to further develop professional skills.

Admission Requirements

A recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with a credit average, as determined by the Australian School of Business. Please see additional entry requirements.

The Master of Taxation Studies is designed for those interested in becoming a taxation professional but who do not have a background in the Australian taxation system.

The program is also suitable for non-tax executives wanting to acquire specialist taxation knowledge to deal with complex tax considerations involved in business decisions and business transactions.

The Master of Taxation Studies program consists of 16 courses: 9 core courses and 7 elective courses.

Students complete 8 core courses in Stage 1. In Stage 2, they will complete the remaining core plus 7 elective courses chosen from a prescribed list.

The following course is the core course in Stage 2 and should be studied in the second half of Stage 2:

Students must select 7 other courses from the following range, subject to specialisation (see link below):

Other courses may be added to this list of electives as new courses are developed and changed.

Assessment Policy

In order to pass a course, students in the Master of Taxation Studies must obtain

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Delivery modes for Masters of Taxation Studies
Courses in the Master of Taxation Studies program can be studied via flexible distance study, in face to face classes or intensive short course classes. Assessment remains the same for all modes of delivery. You will be able to choose the delivery mode that suits you best. All Atax students will receive a set of Study Materials for each course you are enrolled in and access to UNSW Blackboard, a web-based site to complement Atax's teaching resources - your Study Materials, past examination papers, feedback, discussion forums and online links are available from this site.

Flexible Distance Study mode (International Students-distance study mode only)
This mode of study utilises a combination of Audio Conferences, Webinars, Regional Classes and Blackboard, allowing you to study from anywhere in Australia or overseas. For each course there are usually four Audio Conferences per semester and students are encouraged to attend. There is also a one-day Regional Class for some courses and these are usually held in metropolitan centres during Weeks 8 or 9 of the semester.

Face to face weekly mode
Several courses have classes in the face to face mode of delivery at UNSW CBD Campus, 1 O'Connell Street, Sydney, NSW. These classes are usually held Monday to Thursday, from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Class sizes are limited to a maximum of 40 students, so students can be assured of a quality educational experience.

Intensive mode
Some Atax courses can also be studied face to face via Intensive mode. Intensive classes enable students to complete the required coursework for the course in four days. These classes are held on UNSW Kensington campus in Sydney. Classes will normally run from 9.30 - 5.00 pm.