BA Accounting and Finance
About this course
BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. The course includes a paid placement year, providing practical work experience in an accounting or finance role. Graduates may qualify as Chartered Accountants with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland faster than other Accounting and Finance graduates.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC IB: 28 SQA Highers: BBBB Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H2H3H3
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What students say
Based on about 34 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 50%
- Administrative occupations: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 10%
- Scotland: 84%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 46%
- A degree: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 48%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Accounting and Finance at Robert Gordon University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £50,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Accounting.
What do graduates of BA Accounting and Finance at Robert Gordon University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Accounting and Finance at Robert Gordon University?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Accounting and Finance at Robert Gordon University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Is BA Accounting and Finance at Robert Gordon University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BA Accounting and Finance at Robert Gordon University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Accounting and Finance at Robert Gordon University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.