Course contact details
Admissions
Email:admissions@rgu.ac.uk
Phone:01224 262728
Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB
Accounting and Finance
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 7 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site - Aberdeen
- Awarded by:
- Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Course 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.
Modules
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
- Chartered Accountants of Scotland, Institute of
- International Accountants, Association of
- AACSB International
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
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
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A level BCC
T Level M
HND (BTEC) P
A relevant HND will be considered for entry into year 3.
UCAS Tariff Not accepted
Scottish HND Pass
A relevant HND will be considered for entry into year 3.
Scottish Higher BBBB
Access to HE Diploma 15
Pass with 60 credits to include 45 credits achieved at grade Merit.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Accepted.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 28
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DMM
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) Pass
May be accepted in combination with SQA Highers
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H2H2H3H3
Entry requirements for students joining after Year 1: 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.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Typical 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. |
We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests. Find out more at the URL provided https://www.rgu.ac.uk/english
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
RGU is fully committed to widening participation to extend access to learning and enable talented individuals from under-represented groups, particularly those from deprived areas, to achieve their ambitions through higher education, whatever their circumstances.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820* | |
| England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9535* | |
| EU & International | £18940* |
* 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.
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