Specialist Certificate in Tax
Course code: SC-TAX
This course is available to domestic students only
February, March, May, July, November
AUD $12,496 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
Fees & scholarships
Fees
Australian full fee (AF) places are available for this course
2026 fees
- Indicative first year fee AUD$12,496
- Indicative total course fee AUD$12,496
2027 fees
- Indicative first year fee AUD$12,992
- Indicative total course fee AUD$12,992
Unless otherwise noted, the indicative total course fee shown above assumes a study load of 1 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load) commencing semester one of the listed year, except for courses with a duration of less than 1 EFTSL.
Fees are subject to annual review by the University, with any new rates effective from the beginning of each calendar year.
If you have relevant prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit), which could allow you to complete your course faster and subsequently reduce your fees. Learn more about advanced standing.
The indicative total course fee shown above includes an estimate of annual fee increases over the duration of the course based on the maximum annual course tuition increase specified in the Student Loans, Fees and Charges Policy (MPF 1325).
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Australian Fee Places
When you apply, you will automatically be considered for an Australian fee place if you meet course entry requirements.
You’ll pay tuition fees for each year that you are enrolled. Tuition fees are calculated according to your course and study load each semester. You may defer payment of your fees via the Australian Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme if you are eligible.
If your course is relevant to your current employment, you may be able to claim fees as a work-related tax deduction.
Tuition fees may be adjusted each year.
FEE-help
FEE-HELP can cover all or part of your tuition fees. The Australian Government pays the amount of the loan direct to the University. You’ll make repayments through the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) whenever your income is above the threshold, or you can make voluntary repayments to the ATO at any time.
FEE-HELP is not means tested and there is no loan fee for graduate study. If you already have a HECS-HELP loan from your undergraduate studies, you can still access a FEE-HELP loan. No interest is charged on your FEE-HELP loan, however, it is indexed each year with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in line with the cost of living.
The Government’s Study Assist website provides more information about FEE-HELP.
Other financial assistance
The University's Student Financial Aid Service can provide you with advice and information on student loans and bursaries/grants, and can connect you to other student support services.
Scholarships
Find a scholarship that's right for you
Melbourne Law School and the University of Melbourne offer a range of scholarships, prizes and awards to support students.
Prizes are available to Melbourne Law Masters students placed first overall in some subjects.
- Melbourne Law School - Scholarships, Prizes and Awards
- Scholarships in Australia (The Good Universities Guide)
International students may be eligible for:
Scholarships may also be provided by government and non-government organisations in your home country. Please contact the relevant organisations for specific details.
Melbourne Law Masters Indigenous Bursary
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders admitted to any of our Melbourne Law Masters courses at Melbourne Law School will receive a bursary to cover approximately 75% of their course fees. If you are offered a place, we will contact you with next steps to receive your bursary. For further information, please contact law-admissions@unimelb.edu.au