Question 1

What will I learn in a tax course?

Accepted Answer

It varies depending on your taxation degree or course, but you might cover:

Applied taxation
Applied accounting systems
Data analytics
Principles of economics
Financial analysis
Auditing
International taxation
Business, corporate and taxation law

Question 2

Is it hard to learn about tax?

Accepted Answer

Much like any area of study, if you are interested and dedicate yourself to learning, you will find you’re able to successfully learn about taxation.

If you’re totally new to the area, however, you may like to do some introductory study before committing to a full degree. Consider taking a single subject on taxation. You can access these subjects without worrying about entry requirements.

Question 3

Why should I study taxation?

Accepted Answer

Despite the myths, a career in taxation is anything but boring. By studying a taxation degree, you’ll gain the skills to work on diverse and intellectually rewarding problems and be able to provide advice that helps people make smarter financial decisions.

With a taxation degree under your belt, you’ll enjoy a stable, secure, and satisfying career path. You’ll also be able to make the most of global opportunities and potentially find work overseas—especially if you specialise in international taxation.

Question 4

Why should I study taxation online?

Accepted Answer

Studying an online taxation degree or course will allow you to fit your learning around your existing work and life commitments. You’ll be able to log in wherever and whenever suits you best.

These days, many accounting and taxation courses are designed specifically for online learning, so your study experience will provide everything you need to set you up for success.

Question 5

How do I choose the right taxation course?

Accepted Answer

If you want some help comparing taxation courses or have a question you need answered, feel free to book a call with an Open Universities Australia student advisor. They can point you in the right direction.

Question 6

What career opportunities can I explore after completing a taxation course?

Accepted Answer

You could take on a role as a:

Accountant
Commercial analyst
Business advisor
Compliance manager
Risk consultant
Financial planner
Policy advisor

Question 7

What if I’m not sure tax is the study area for me?

Accepted Answer

Check out these related study areas, which we’ve broken down by interest. You might have better luck finding the course you’re looking for:

I want to...	We recommend exploring...
learn about day-to-day accounting practices	accounting courses
focus on money management and advice	finance courses
analyse and influence economic policies	economics courses
understand the laws around taxation and accounting	business law courses

You can also take our 2-minute quiz to get matched with courses that fit your goals and interests.

Question 8

How do I know if I’m eligible to apply for a course?

Accepted Answer

Before starting an enrolment, it’s important to read the entry requirements for your chosen course to ensure that you’re eligible to apply. If you don’t quite meet the requirements, we may be able to help you find a pathway into your course through open-entry subjects, which anyone can study.

Chat with us to find out more.

Question 9

How do I enrol?

Accepted Answer

Here at Open Universities Australia, we make enrolling online as straightforward as possible. To get started, find the course for you by browsing the options on this page. You can also compare different qualifications using our handy comparison tool, or request help from one of our student advisors.

When you’ve made your choice, click ‘Apply now’ on the relevant course page and follow the prompts to begin your enrolment. We’ll ask you to supply some supporting documentation, including proof of your identity, your tax file number, and a unique student identifier (USI) during this process.

Your university will get in touch with you via email to confirm whether or not your application has been successful.

Please note that enquiries and applications for some courses are handled directly by the university. If this is the case, it will be indicated on the course listing page.

For more information about enrolment, read our online self-service enrolling instructions. If you get stuck at any time, contact us and we’ll talk you through it.

Taxation courses

Introduction to Taxation