Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
at University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
UniSC's commerce degree is the three-year Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) at the Sunshine Coast (ranks shown), Moreton Bay and online, recognised by CPA Australia, CA ANZ and the IPA. No prerequisites; English and a maths subject are recommended.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the UniSC Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 54.35 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 69.60 | qtac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through QTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students learn to manage financial information and prepare financial reports, building a foundation in financial accounting, business finance, company accounting, management accounting, taxation law and auditing. There are 96 hours of hands-on accounting experience through an optional industry placement or project, and UniSC runs an on-campus tax clinic.
Career outcomes
- Graduates enter chartered accounting, audit and tax roles at the Big Four firms and mid-tier accounting practices.
- Common destinations include commercial banking, financial services and financial planning practices.
- Many alumni move into corporate strategy, management consulting and finance functions within ASX-listed companies.
Professional accreditation
- CPA Australia
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
- Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
Typical first jobs
- Graduate accountant in a regional or mid-tier firm
- Audit or tax associate
- Assistant accountant or finance officer
- Banking or lending graduate
- Financial planning paraplanner
- Business analyst
- Bookkeeper or management-accounting trainee
Graduate starting salary
$58,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates are eligible to pursue membership of CPA Australia, CA ANZ or the Institute of Public Accountants and work in accounting, audit, tax and business advisory roles.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students who enjoy numbers, accuracy and structured problems
- People targeting a CPA or CA professional qualification
- Detail-focused learners comfortable with spreadsheets
- Students who liked maths and economics at school
- Those wanting a clear professional career pathway
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths-heavy and rules-based subjects
- People wanting a broad, essay-driven degree
- Those who find detailed compliance work tedious
- Students avoiding regular exams
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of the Sunshine Coast website and on QTAC before applying.