Accounting
    Duration5 year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Accounting

    About

    The Graduate Apprenticeship in Accounting at Robert Gordon University will develop your knowledge and understanding across all areas of accounting and management relevant to practice and industry. It provides the necessary underpinning in core accounting knowledge, skills and competencies allowing you to critically analyse and determine potential solutions.

    You will also develop an appreciation of future business relevant issues facing individuals and organisations worldwide. By incorporating completion of a professional accounting qualification in stage 5, this programme prepares you for life-long learning as part of your ongoing professional CPD. Completion of the degree would also allow access to relevant postgraduate study.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Employment: All applicants must be employed full-time in a role related to the course of study, must have the right to live and work in Scotland and be working in Scotland. The employer must commit to providing a suitable workplace environment and to offering guidance and mentoring support to the apprentice. In addition, the company must be willing to partner with the university via a Collaboration Agreement to create a setting in which the student will be able to achieve the required experience and learning outcomes.

    • SQA Higher: BBBB

    Alternative Qualifications

    We welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications or work experience which equip them with an equivalent starting point for the course. For those applicants who do not meet our Standard Course Entry Requirements, applications may be considered from those who possess one years’ relevant work experience and where the applicant has demonstrated the development of key skills evidenced through a detailed CV. Applications from students with non- standard qualifications (including Foundation Apprenticeships, Modern Apprenticeships, SVQs/NVQs and access programmes) or work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

    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 Graduate Apprenticeship synchronises theoretical learning with practical experience. With each course tailored to the company, the Graduate Apprenticeship programme offers benefits to both the employee and the employer, meeting the long term development needs of both business and student.

    Students achieving a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA or ICAS, alongside an Honours degree in Accounting, are equipped to work in all sectors within accounting and finance: Financial Accounting and Reporting, Management Accounting, General Management, Tax, Transaction Services, Insolvency, Business Consultancy.

    Fee Information

    Accounting

    Robert Gordon University

    Robert Gordon University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Aberdeen