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La Trobe University
Bachelor of Accounting
La Trobe University
Course Overview
La Trobe's Bachelor of Accounting is a three-year degree at the Melbourne (Bundoora) and city campuses, accredited by CPA Australia, CA ANZ (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand), and ACCA — the trifecta means graduates can sit professional exams in Australia, the UK, and Sri Lanka without bridging courses. Core subjects cover financial accounting, management accounting, audit, tax, business law and analytics; year 3 includes a Capstone in Professional Accounting Practice with case studies from EY, Deloitte and KPMG.
Sri Lankan applicants pick La Trobe specifically for the CA ANZ + CPA + ACCA stack — students starting CA Sri Lanka or ACCA at home can transfer credits and finish both qualifications in parallel. Accountant (General) is on the Australian MLTSSL, which makes this one of the most reliable PR-pathway degrees. La Trobe's International Scholarship offers up to 25% off tuition for any A/L applicant with strong results.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 3 passes (Commerce stream preferred); aggregate roughly equivalent to ATAR 65+.
- check_circle Or La Trobe College Foundation Studies / Diploma in Commerce completion.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 24 points overall.
- check_circle Direct Year 2 entry available with CA Sri Lanka Executive Level, CIMA Operational Level, or ACCA Applied Knowledge.
- check_circle Online application via La Trobe StudyLink portal.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (no band below 6.0).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 79 Overall.
- check_circle PTE Academic: 64 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your school qualification was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan applicants from Edexcel/Cambridge International streams qualify).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (AUD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | AUD 41,000 | Rs. 8,610,000 |
| OSHC Health Cover (per year) | AUD 700 | Rs. 147,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Melbourne) | AUD 29,710 | Rs. 6,239,100 |
| Student Visa & Setup | AUD 1,800 | Rs. 378,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | AUD 73,210 | Rs. 15,374,100 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible for the 485 Temporary Graduate Visa (2-4 years). Accountant (General) is on the MLTSSL — direct PR pathway via CPA / CA ANZ Skills Assessment. La Trobe accounting grads enter the Big 4 (EY, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG), mid-tier firms (BDO, RSM, Grant Thornton), and ASX-listed corporates. Starting graduate accountant salary in Melbourne: AUD 60,000-70,000.
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