Planit


Accounting (Graduate Apprenticeship)

Robert Gordon University

Content

Students are employed in full-time work throughout their course of studies and combine course learning with work-based learning, modules are undertaken sequentially rather than in parallel.

Year 1
Developing knowledge and understanding of Management context and the Business Environment as well as engaging with core accounting and finance topics.
Year 2
Widening knowledge of and developing analysis skills within financial and management accounting. Developing knowledge of key areas of Corporate and Business Law relevant to accounting. Understanding and application of the impact of digital business on accounting.

Year 3
Applying knowledge and demonstrating critical analysis skills within core accounting areas such as Management Accounting, Tax and Audit and Assurance.

Year 4
ICAS Route: Critical analysis of contemporary accounting issues and advanced financial management. Study for the ICAS Test of Professional Skills exams - Financial Reporting, Assurance and Data and Risk and Technology.

ACCA Route: Advanced Study of Financial Management and critical appraisal of the role of Innovation in business. Study for the ACCA Exam – Strategic Business Reporting.

Year 5
ICAS Route: Study for the ICAS Test of Professional Skills exams – Business Taxation and Strategic Finance and Modelling. Study for the Test of Professional Expertise Case Study exam.

ACCA Route: Study for the ACCA Exams - Advanced Performance Management, Audit and Assurance; Advanced Financial Management, Taxation.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

4 Highers at BBBB.

You must be in (or in process of looking for) a GA position with an employer; contact institution for further information.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BA Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

TBC

Course Length

4-5 years

Department

Aberdeen Business School

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.rgu.ac.uk