Anticipating the needs of tomorrow’s tax professionals
The Graduate Diploma of Applied Tax Law provides individuals of all levels - from recent graduates to experienced tax and financial specialists - with the expertise to provide superior professional tax advice, and undertake highly-skilled tax work across a range of contexts. The TEQSA accredited postgraduate qualification is at Level 8 of the Australian Qualifications Framework.
The Australian tax system is evolving on an unprecedented scale. Issues such as disruptive technology, borderless trade, and a more informed public will challenge tax professionals more than ever.
The tax professional of today needs new, up-to-date, evolving skills to deal with the ever-changing landscape.
Candidate support
Every year we welcome over 240 candidates for each of our three intakes across ten subjects. In each of the core and elective subjects, candidates are supported by:
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We welcome people working in the Australian tax industry with non-student visa status.
A Graduate Diploma of Applied Tax Law candidate will:
1. hold an Australian degree or diploma in:
a. financial services; or
b. finance; or
c. business; or
d. commerce; or
e. accounting; or
f. law (with tax or commercial law subjects).
2. meet minimum English language requirements, if the language of instruction for your 6 years of secondary education was not English.
Core Subjects
The core subjects that make up the compulsory program learnings are:
Three of the six elective* subjects are required to complete the program:
*Completion of the CTA3 Advisory subject may be credited as an elective for the Graduate Diploma of Applied Tax Law.
Example program structure - 2 years duration
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.
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 (fee $165), please complete the RPL form. . Evidence of your qualifications will need to be provided with this application.
Advanced standing
Advanced standing is a process of transferring credits from subjects you have previously completed with The Tax Institute and The Tax Institute Higher Education. To apply for advanced standing (no fee applies), please complete the advanced standing form.
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Fees are set on a subjects by subject basis
Standard subject enrolment fee $1,690
Early bird discount $100
CTA3 Advisory subject enrolment fee $2,090
Early bird discount $100
Assessment only subject enrolment fee $1,070
Key dates and fees are subject to change without notice. View The Tax Institute Higher Education policies
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