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Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Accounting and Finance] From Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen, ScotlandLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1992established year
9406enrollment
Public
Partner [1 Courses]
7.2/10

Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Accounting and Finance)

4 years
Full Time
Honours & On Campus

Field of Study

$22,088 /Yr

£17,670 /Yr
  • BA in Accounting and Finance at Robert Gordon University is a 4 year.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • At Robert Gordon University studying the BA (Hons), Accounting and Finance established links with professional accounting bodies and employers to ensure the course is relevant for today's accounting profession.
  • Students will learn the key business disciplines through a distinctive blend of modules including Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, and Audit. College unique placement opportunity provides real-life experience and in some cases, can enable students to qualify as a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland faster than other Accounting and Finance graduates.

Placements

Unique among Accounting and Finance courses in Scotland, in Year 3 students will have the opportunity to undertake a year-long, paid work placement. Placements are typically in an Accounting or Finance position within a professional accounting firm or the accounting or finance department of a larger organization within specialist function areas such as Audit or Tax. Students will undertake two academic modules by distance learning whilst on placement.

Previous placements have included ConocoPhillips, Deloitte, and TAQA. Some of our students do so well in their placements that they are offered a job by their placement employer to return to the organization after graduation.

The Placement Office team advertises opportunities and also works closely with employers through the selection process.


Important Dates

EventApplication Date
UCAS Application Deadline For 2025 Intake Sep 3, 2024
Application Deadline For January 2025 Intake Oct 23, 2024
Document Submission Deadline For January 2025 Intake Nov 15, 2024

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$22088 (GBP 17670)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses$21475 (GBP 17180)
Total Cost$21475 (GBP 17180)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must have the following requirements:

  • SQA Higher: ABBB
  • GCE A Level: BBC
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H2H2H3
  • IB Diploma: 29

Indian Students Eligibility:

  • Students must have passed 12th grade from a recognized institution.
  • Students must have Grade C or better in English and Maths.
  • A post-high school qualification (i.e. a higher national diploma, an associate degree) can be considered for advanced entry to undergraduate courses. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.


Scores Required

6.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

80 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

56 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE


Ranking

202320222021

Times Higher Education logo
Finance 1001 out of 1501 in Global Ranking
( #31 out of 93 in UK 2023)

Similar Programs

ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams ScoreAction
UCAS 2024 Application Deadline (31st Jan 2024)
USD 18,125 /Yr
GBP 14,500 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 78
  • IELTS: 6
  • PTE: 51
UCAS Application Deadline For 2025 Intake (29th Jan 2025)
USD 24,688 /Yr
GBP 19,750 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.0
  • PTE: 54
  • TOEFL: 88
  • SAT: 1280
Application Deadline (21st Jan 2024)
USD 21,500 /Yr
GBP 17,200 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6
Application Deadline For 2025 Intake (31st Jan 2025)
USD 24,500 /Yr
GBP 19,600 /Yr
  • PTE: 59
  • IELTS: 6.5

Career and Placement after Course

Job Prospects

A career in accounting and finance is both challenging and rewarding with career opportunities available locally, nationally, and internationally.

College graduates are highly sought after by employers, including the Big Four accountancy firms, multinational companies in a wide range of industries, investment fund managers, and banks. Employers find that college accounting and finance graduates add significant and immediate value to their organizations due to the dynamic combination of accounting, finance, and management subjects that are taught on the degree. Possible careers are in areas such as financial and management accountancy, auditing, taxation, and corporate finance.

Past graduates have gone on work as Trainee Chartered Accountants, Financial Analysts, and Tax Consultants.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate StudentsScholarship per student$ 3,750/Yr$3,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
RGU Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
RGU Total Computing ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,875/Yr$1,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Forktip Women’s- Innovation ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
University of Nottingham ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
BrokerFish International Student ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,250/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based


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