23Nov
UndergraduateCourse summary
Robert Gordon University's BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree will develop your academic knowledge and understanding, practical hands on skills and broader abilities needed for a successful career. Established links with professional bodies and employers ensure the course is relevant for today’s accounting profession. You will learn about the key business disciplines by studying a contemporary mix of modules including management accounting, financial reporting, tax, audit and ethics. Our unique paid placement opportunity, provides real life experience and in some cases, can enable you to qualify as a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland faster than other Accounting and Finance graduates.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chartered Accountants of Scotland, Institute of
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- International Accountants, Association of
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N420
- Institution code:
- R36
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Aberdeen
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
An Accounting HND from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 3. Students entering Year 3 of the course will follow the class based taught route as an alternative to a placement in Year 3. All other applicants who are interested in applying for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis.
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits P: 15 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBB
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3
Scottish HND - Pass
HND (BTEC) - P
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass
T Level - M
Minimum Qualification Requirements
A level - CCC
Scottish Higher - BCCC
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent. |
Further Information on English language requirements
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £6860* | Year 1 |
| EU | £6860* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| England | £6860* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6860* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6860* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6860* | Year 1 |
| International | £17670* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB