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Graduate Certificate in Applied Tax Law

Shape your future career with your first qualification in Australian tax

 

 

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Looking to enter the Australian tax profession without prior experience but hold an equivalent  qualification to an Australian Bachelor's Degree or Diploma? If you work in tax or want to work in tax this is the program for you.

This program can help you advance your career in taxation by equipping you with a working knowledge of key tax compliance requirements in the Australian tax system and a comprehensive understanding of Australian commercial law from a taxation perspective.

This program is accredited by TEQSA (Provider Registration Number: PRV1349, Course ID: CRS1401275) and is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8. 

If you want help enrolling into the Graduate Certificate in Applied Tax Law, please call one of our friendly student advisers on 1300 829 338.

You'll learn
  • Working knowledge of key tax compliance requirements of the Australian tax system
  • Ethics and responsibilities expected of a tax professional 
  • Detailed knowledge of the commercial law aspects for tax professionals
Subjects included

The four subjects you’ll study in the Graduate Certificate in Applied Tax Law are designed to give you a strong foundational knowledge of tax and tax law, then build on your knowledge of how the tax system intersects with our legal system.

Subjects are:

Progression pathways

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Tax Law is a perfect starting point to launch into a tax career. Your options for further study or forging your ideal career include:

  • Graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Applied Tax Law qualification.
  • Go on to study a Graduate Diploma of Applied Tax Law once you have gained twelve months of Australian professional tax experience.
  • Use your completed Graduate Certificate as a stepping stone to enter our Tax Agent Program. All four subjects within the Graduate Certificate are approved by the Tax Practitioners Board which can assist with your Tax Agent application. You will need to complete just two more subjects to qualify to become a Tax Agent.*

*Please refer to the Tax Practitioners Board website for specific registration requirements. 

 

Subjects: 4

Credit Points: 24 

Level: Postgraduate

Cost: $2,095 per subject 

CPD: 30 hours per subject

Delivery: Online 

Study Length: 1-2 years part-time

Education Level: Postgraduate

Study Periods: 3 per year 

 

Hear from subject convenors

Hear it from the people who know best. Our subject convenors have extensive experience in Australian tax law.

We welcome individuals who are working in, or aspiring to work in, the Australian tax industry and who hold a non‑student visa.

 

A Graduate Certificate in Applied Tax Law candidate will:

  • Hold a recognised bachelor’s or masters degree or any Graduate Certificate or Diploma.
  • Candidates who do not meet the academic qualifications but have three years of relevant business experience gained in the last five years can be admitted on the basis of their professional experience.
  • Meet minimum English language requirements.

Candidates must provide the following documents to confirm their enrolment:

  1. Testamur and Transcript of their qualifications listing all subjects completed
  2. If the language of instruction from the highest qualification completed was not in English, an English proficiency score showing an equivalent to an overall Academic IELTS of 7 with a minimum of 6.5 in the speaking and listening bands and a minimum of 7 in the reading and writing) or equivalent that was completed within 2 years of your commencement date
  3. Current CV demonstrating relevant business experience in either tax, law, accounting or a combination thereof or 12 months of relevant business experience
  4. Completion of the mandatory higher education data collection, which is sent to you after the application.

Core Subjects

The core subjects that make up the compulsory program are:

It is recommended that candidates complete ATL001 CTA1 Foundations and ATL002 CommLaw1 Australian Legal System before completing ATL005 CommLaw2 Entities and Business and ATL006 CommLaw3 Property Law.

The CTA1 Foundations and CommLaw1 Australian Legal System will give the candidate knowledge of Australian Tax Law and the Australian Legal System which will be useful context for the remaining two subjects.

 

Distance learning

A flexible learning approach using an online learning platform supported by webinars and email support with a subject matter expert.

The types of professionals that the Graduate Certificate in Applied Tax Law is suitable for include:

  • Those who are currently working in adjacent professions, that wish to enter the Australian tax profession and require an Australian qualification
  • Those who are already working in a tax role (with a non-relevant Australian qualification) and require a relevant Australian qualification to upskill in Australian Taxation Law
  • Those who have relevant overseas qualifications and are practicing tax in Australia without an Australian qualification. This certificate will  formalise their professional experience and bring their existing knowledge up to date for the Australian landscape
  • Those who wish to gain recognition from and registration with The Tax Practitioners Board – CTA1 Foundations is an approved introductory tax subject and CommLaw1, CommLaw2 and CommLaw3 are recognised together as a course in commercial law

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) 

RPL is a process for providing candidates credit for learning or qualifications completed before your enrolment with The Tax Institute Higher Education. 

Applicants generally require a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent for recognition of prior learning. Recognition for prior learning may be available for up to two subjects in total. It is therefore possible to complete the program in a shorter time frame.

To apply for RPL fees apply, please complete  the RPL form.  Evidence of your qualifications will need to be provided with this application. 

Please view our current timetable.

All subjects are delivered online, with the ATL subjects being GST-exempt.  

Total program fees are equivalent to the combined cost of all required individual subjects. No further discounts apply.  Subject exemptions may be granted where applicable for non-award programs. For award programs, credit may be granted via applying for Recognition of Prior Learning (fees apply).

Please refer to the Candidate Care Guide, which includes our Candidate Handbook and comprehensive information on our relevant policies.

Please refer to our Privacy, Copyright & Disclaimer for information on how we handle personal information.

Fees are set on a subject-by-subject basis.

For the latest subject fees, please refer to the latest TTI Higher Education Schedule of Fees, which can also be accessed from the Study Timetable.