BA Accounting with Business Analytics
About this course
BA (Hons) in Computer Science and Accounting and Finance. The course is delivered jointly by Aberdeen Business School and the School of Computing, Engineering and Technology. Modules in management and financial accounting may qualify students for exemptions from ICAS, CIMA and ACCA entry-level examinations. A paid placement is available during the programme.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC IB: 28 SQA Highers: BBBB SQA Advanced Highers: BC at Advanced Higher plus CC at Higher (4 subjects) Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H2H3H3
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What students say
Based on about 39 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 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, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 47%
- A degree: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 48%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Accounting with Business Analytics 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 £1,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BA Accounting with Business Analytics 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 with Business Analytics at Robert Gordon University?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Accounting with Business Analytics at Robert Gordon University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Does BA Accounting with Business Analytics at Robert Gordon University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Accounting with Business Analytics at Robert Gordon University?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.