BA (Hons) Accounting with Business Analytics at Robert Gordon University

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Accounting with Business Analytics at RGU will enable you to develop the business competencies and digital skills necessary to future-proof your career. An introduction to data science along with core accounting knowledge will ensure that graduates have valuable and relevant skills to meet the changing demands of the accounting profession. The course incorporates a distinctive blend of business, accounting and data science modules delivered by Aberdeen Business School and the School of Computing, Engineering and Technology.

Faculty: Aberdeen Business School | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will be introduced to basic theoretical and practical financial and management accounting. You will develop general business skills, and cover an introduction to programming. You will also develop transferable skills: writing reports, presenting to peers and working in a small team.

Career pathways

Our accounting graduates have always been highly sought after by employers, including the Big Four accountancy firms, multinational companies in a wide range of industries, investment fund managers and banks. Such employers find that our accounting graduates add significant and immediate value to their organisations due to the dynamic combination of accounting, finance and business subjects which are taught.

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Entry requirements

Standard entry requirements Year 1 entry QS/SQA Higher: BBBB GCE A Level: BCC Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H2H3H3 IB Diploma: 28 Year 2 entry QS/SQA Advanced Higher: BC at Advanced Higher plus CC at Higher (4 subjects) GCE A Level: BBB Minimum entry requirements The minimum entry requirements for widening access applicants are: Year 1 entry QS/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 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. 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. UCAS code: N422.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,940 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/ba-hons-accounting-with-business-analytics#apply

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