Accounting and Finance

    Accounting and Finance

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 25,472 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Accounting and Finance

    About

    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.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    What is needed for a BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree?

    Standard Entry Requirements

    Entry to Year 1

    • SQA Higher: BBBB
    • GCE A Level: BCC
    • Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H2H3H3
    • IB Diploma: 28

    Minimum Entry Requirements

    The minimum entry requirements for widening access applicants are:

    Entry to Year 1

    • SQA Higher: BBC/BCCC

    Alternative Qualifications

    We welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes, Foundation Apprenticeships and overseas qualifications. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

    Applicants from Partner Colleges

    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.

    Applicants from Foundation Pathway Providers

    Entry to year 1 or year 2 may be possible for students who have completed a Foundation Certificate or Foundation Undergraduate Pathway programme, from an approved UK provider, at 60% or above. For courses which require a specific subjects match, such as English or Maths, these would need to provided in addition to the Pathway Programme Certificate or result.

    Advanced Entry

    All other applicants who are interested in applying for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis.

    International Students

    International students who do not meet our direct entry requirements for this course can gain additional entry points through our International College at Robert Gordon University.

    English Language Requirements

    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:

    Please note, some courses may require a higher standard of English than stated in this page. Contact [email protected] for further information.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6

    English Program Requirements

    Most undergraduate courses require an IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each area. Some courses require a higher English language score. Always check the relevant course page and our English Language Requirements page before applying.

    Career

    Job Prospects

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

    Is Accounting and Finance a good career choice?

    Previous BA Accounting and Finance graduates of Robert Gordon University have gone on to pursue the following careers:

    • Chartered Accountancy
    • Financial Analysis
    • Auditing
    • Taxation
    • Corporate Finance

    Our 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 our accounting and finance graduates add significant and immediate value to their organisations due to the dynamic combination of accounting, finance and management subjects which are taught on the degree.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    25,472 / year

    Accounting and Finance

    Robert Gordon University

    Robert Gordon University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Aberdeen