Accounting

Robert Gordon University

United Kingdom, Aberdeen

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Robert Gordon University

United Kingdom , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2022

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 4,120 / year

Next Intake September-2022

Accounting

About

The online BSc (Hons) Accounting course at Robert Gordon University is a fast-track 12-month top-up degree for those who already hold the CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting, the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business or equivalent professional accounting qualification, and have relevant work experience.

The fast-track degree is ideal for those who wish to advance their career in accounting. The online course provides a solid grounding in both accounting and academic skills, with study areas including organisational strategy, innovation and enterprise, and you will also complete a dissertation or business consultancy project.

New for 2022, BSc (Hons) Accounting now includes a fully funded or reduced fee option. If you are a Scottish resident this means you may no longer be liable to pay fees and could qualify to have your fees fully funded by SAAS. Alternatively, as a Scottish resident you may qualify for significantly reduced course fees.*Find out more andif you are eligible in theFees & Fundingtab.

You will study a selection of modules including Organisational Strategy, Innovation and Enterprise and you will also complete an applied academic study dissertation or business consultancy project. Personal and professional skills such as research, oral presentation and teamwork will be developed thereby enhancing your employment portfolio and setting you apart from other graduates in your field.

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Hear more about Lucindaâ€™s BSc Accounting course experience

Read 5 reasons why BSc (Hons) Accounting is right for you on our Student Blog

Events

We have on campus and virtual events to help you find out more about study, student experience and future career paths.

Find out more about this online course and if it is right for you, when you watch our recent virtual event recording

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Learning Methods

The BSc (Hons) Accounting is an online course taught through CampusMoodle, the universityâ€™s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) which offers students flexibility of where and when they can study.

CampusMoodle offers full open access to tutors and other class members. Students have the benefit of being part of a group of learners with the invaluable opportunity to participate in active, group-related learning within a supportive online community setting. The online campus provides students with lectures and course materials and it also includes:

Virtual tutorials
Live chat
Discussion forums - student and tutor led
Up-to-date web technology for delivery methods
User friendly material

How long is a BSc (Hons) Accounting course?

A BSc (Hons) Accounting top-up degreecan be completed in 12 months.

Activity Summary

Tutorial -20 students per group,96 hours per term
Independent Study - 1104 hours per term

Independent Study

The course requires you to become independent 'open learners' and take responsibility for when, where and how your learning occurs. You will spend approximately 20 hours per week working on your own, undertaking prescribed reading, preparing for group activities and researching and writing course reports.

Staff Delivering on This Course

You will benefit from the knowledge and expertise of our teaching staff on the accounting modules who are all chartered accountants, many of whom qualified with a Big Four firm: Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers. All have completed a certificate in Higher Education Learning and Teaching.

Other staff members include industry professionals and staff with Research experience.

Assessment

Typically students are assessed:

2 written assessments
1 Capstone project

Feedback

We aim to provide you with feedback within 20 working days of hand-in for all written exams, coursework and practical exams.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applications will be considered on a case by case basis, please contact Admissions for information: [email protected]
Applicants who do not hold an International High School qualification will be expected to undertake a pathway programme at our International College

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

The BSc (Hons) Accounting is a fast-track course which allows you to gain an Honours degree in only 12 months - thereby supporting your career development and giving you a competitive advantage in the accounting profession.

Is the BSc (Hons) Accounting a good course choice?

The accounting profession is a highly regarded one, both in the UK and overseas and both awards are very well known within the industry. Opportunities for future careers exist within local, national and international companies in the areas of management accounting, financial accounting and also in commercial roles requiring financial analysis skills.

In addition to a professional career, there are opportunities for you study for further academic qualifications at RGU.

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 4,120 / year

How to Apply

Completing an existing course (for example passing your Bachelors before coming to do a Masters with us). Please upload your degree documents to your Apply Yourself record or email the Admissions Office with these.
Proving that your English language is good enough for University-level study. In this case you should send us a copy of your IELTS or TOEFL certificate as soon as it is available. Please upload these documents to your Apply Yourself record or email the Admissions Office with these.
Making a pre-payment (deposit) for international students. In this case you must arrange to pay the University before we can release an Unconditional Offer. To find out how to do this, please visit the Making Payment page.