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Graduate Diploma of Applied Tax Law

Anticipating the needs of tomorrow’s tax professionals

 

 

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Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced tax professional, this postgraduate qualification equips you with the expertise to provide superior professional tax advice, and undertake highly skilled tax work across a range of contexts.

In today's rapidly evolving tax landscape, the Australian tax system faces unprecedented challenges. From disruptive technologies to global trade and a more informed client base, tax professionals need to adapt and stay up–to–date with the latest developments.

This award program will give you applied tax skills. It will develop your tax technical expertise by the use of real–world scenarios to build and meet the skills applicable to your workplace, whether you are a lawyer, accountant or a tax manager working in the tax profession within the accounting, finance, government and law industries.

Award programs cannot be granted retrospectively, so please ensure you enrol at the commencement of your journey with The Tax Institute Higher Education.

This program is accredited by TEQSA (Provider Registration Number: PRV1349, Course ID: CRS1400909) and is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8. 

You'll learn
  • How to provide clear and well-reasoned tax advice
  • How to translate complex tax and legal concepts, and their implications
  • How to apply analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of tax law
Subjects included

The core subjects that make up the compulsory program are:

Candidates must then select three electives to complete the program from:

*Completion of the CTA3 Advisory subject may be credited as an elective for the Graduate Diploma of Applied Tax Law. 

If you successfully complete CTA3 Advisory as one of your electives, you will have satisfied the educational requirements to be eligible to obtain the globally recognised “CTA” designation. In turn, you may be eligible for 6 units of credit as recognition of prior learning towards a Master of Taxation from UNSW if you wish to continue your studies in Taxation.

Pathways

Completion of the CTA3 Advisory subject may be credited as an elective within the Graduate Diploma. You will then have satisfied the educational requirements to become a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA). 

Select CommLaw1 Australian Legal Systems, CommLaw2 Entities and Business Structures and CommLaw3 Property Law as your electives in the Graduate Diploma and meet the qualifications requirements of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) to register as a tax agent. Read more about our Tax Agent Program here.

In turn, you may be eligible for 6 units of credit as recognition of prior learning towards a Master of Taxation from UNSW if you wish to continue your studies in taxation.

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Study Timetable
  • Subjects6
  • Credit Points36
  • LevelPostgraduate
  • Cost$2,095 per subject
  • CPD120 hours per subject
  • DeliveryOnline
  • Study Length1-2 years part-time
  • Education LevelPostgraduate
  • Study Periods3 per year

Hear from subject convenors and candidates

Don’t take it from us – hear what the experts have to say! Our convenors are tax professionals who excel in their chosen specialty and our candidates are stellar tax professionals growing in their careers.

We welcome people working in the Australian tax industry with a non-student visa status.

Admission into this program and subjects is based on formal educational qualifications and at least twelve (12) months of business experience in either tax, law, accounting or a combination thereof or twelve (12) months of relevant business experience. 

 

A Graduate Diploma of Applied Tax Law candidate will:

  • A recognised bachelor’s or master’s degree or any Graduate Diploma in finance or financial services or business, commerce, or accounting or law. Other tertiary qualifications combined with professional work experience will be considered.
  • Twelve (12) months of relevant business experience in either tax, law, accounting or a combination thereof or 12 months of relevant business experience prior to enrolling into CTA2A Advanced.
  • English language requirements – IELTS 7 (minimum 6.5 in speaking and listening, minimum 7 in reading and writing or equivalent.

 

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 12 months of 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:

 

Candidates must then select three electives to complete the program from:

*Completion of the CTA3 Advisory subject may be credited as an elective for the Graduate Diploma of Applied Tax Law. 

If you successfully complete CTA3 Advisory as one of your electives, you will have satisfied the educational requirements to be eligible to obtain the globally recognised “CTA” designation. In turn, you may be eligible for 6 units of credit as recognition of prior learning towards a Master of Taxation from UNSW if you wish to continue your studies in Taxation.

 

Example program structure - 2 years duration

  • First study period (12 weeks) CTA1
  • Second study period (12 weeks) CTA2A
  • Third study period (12 weeks) CTA2B
  • Fourth study period (12 weeks) Elective 1
  • Fifth study period (12 weeks) Elective 2
  • Sixth study period (12 weeks) Elective 3 

Certain combinations of subject enrolments, up to two subjects per study period, are permitted.

Recognition for prior learning (for up to two) and Advanced standing may be available for up to three subjects in total. It is therefore possible to complete the program in a shorter time-frame.

 

Distance learning

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

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. 

 

To apply for RPL, please complete  the RPL form.  Evidence of your qualifications will need to be provided with this application. RPL Fees apply. Fees are set on a subject-by-subject basis.

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, where you'll find our Candidate Handbook and comprehensive information on our relevant policies.

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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.