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BA (Hons) Business with Finance and Economics at Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The BA (Hons) Business with Finance and Economics course at RGU will provide you with a comprehensive grounding across the key business disciplines. In addition, you will gain specialist understanding of how to interpret communicate and apply financial and economic information to improve strategic decision making in business. The course will provide you with the tools and techniques to predict and respond to global economic shifts such as those seen during the financial crisis or the more recent COVID-19 pandemic.

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 the key business functions of marketing, finance and human resource management in Year 1. In addition, you will tackle specialist modules in economics, the digital business environment and the emerging area of sustainability management. Through studying a range of modules you will develop the intellectual and practical skills to form the foundation for your degree.

Career pathways

This course will prepare you for a career in any business environment albeit with a focus on financial and economic decision making. The breadth of the course is such that you may wish to apply your skills in a more broad based managerial position or in a specific role within a finance or commercial team.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry QS/SQA Higher: BBBC GCE A Level: BCC Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H3H3H3 IB Diploma: 27 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/BCC 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 A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner colleges may be considered for entry into Year 2. 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: N2N7.

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

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