Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Taxation program is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of critical principles across a wide range of taxation fields. The program concentrates on advanced specialist professional training in taxation.

While similar to the Master of Taxation, the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Taxation requires students to undertake only six courses.

The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Taxation program is designed for taxation specialists and practitioners wanting to gain a deeper tax knowledge and advanced professional skills in a short time frame.

The program may also be suitable for those seeking a pathway program into the Master of Taxation but who do not meet the entry requirements of the Master of Taxation.

The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Taxation consists of 6 elective courses from the following list.

Selection of Courses

Complete six of the following elective courses:

Assessment Policy

In order to pass a course, candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Taxation must obtain:

Exemption Policy

Advanced Standing

Students accepted into this program may apply for advanced standing by applying to ASB Admissions – admissions@business.unsw.edu.au.

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

Applicants require a recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) in taxation, law or commerce, as determined by the Australian School of Business.

For those applicants who did not complete a university level course of study in taxation as part of their undergraduate degree, they may be required to complete a qualifying course prior to admission to postgraduate studies (TABL5901).

The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Taxation has been approved by CPA Australia for specialist taxation accreditation.

Students who are members of CPA Australia, The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA), and qualified lawyers may have both Award and Non-Award study with Atax recognised towards their Continuing Professional Development (CPD), Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) membership requirements respectively.
Students who are members of CPA Australia, The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA), and qualified lawyers may have both Award and Non-Award study with Atax recognised towards their Continuing Professional Development (CPD), Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) membership requirements respectively.

Delivery modes for Graduate Diploma in Advanced Taxation

Courses in the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Taxation program are offered in three modes; flexible distance study; face to face classes; or as Intensive short courses. All modes have access to an online course website where you will find all of the study materials, resources and learning activities for your studies.

Flexible Distance Study mode

All Atax courses are normally offered in flexible distance mode. Flexible distance study allows you to fit your study around your work, family and social commitments. As well as providing resources and learning activities on the online course website, we also prepare a suggested study guide to help you plan your study. Six timetabled tutorial conferences (conducted by audio conference or webinar) are run throughout each Semester to give you opportunities to interact with your lecturer and with your peers.

Face to face classes (weekly)

Currently three courses per Semester are offered face to face at UNSW CBD Campus, 1 O'Connell Street, Sydney, NSW. These classes run from 6:00 - 8:00pm each week on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night. For more information about face to face offerings, visit the school website.

Intensive mode

Sometimes TABL courses will be offered face to face in Intensive mode. These classes are held at UNSW Kensington campus in Sydney and normally run from 9.30 - 5.00 pm over four consecutive days (classes are not run on a Sunday). Intensives are usually part of Summer Semester although occasionally they may also be run at other times.

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change. Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for your program requirements.

Current Students:
Contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions

Prospective Students:
Contact Student Recruitment
E: businessinfo@unsw.edu.au
T: +61 2 93851 3507