MSc/PgDip/PgCert Accounting and Finance with Placement
Robert Gordon University
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MSc - Master of Science

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Garthdee

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SEP-26

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2 Years

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MSc - Master of Science

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Garthdee

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SEP-26

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2 Years

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This Accounting and Finance course at Robert Gordon University is suitable if you have a first degree in another field of study and now wish to develop a career in accounting and finance. It aims to produce independent thinkers who can deal with the complexity of the accounting and finance challenges facing organisations, domestically or internationally. The course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and independent thinking abilities which are essential for developing a career in the ...Read more

This Accounting and Finance course at Robert Gordon University is suitable if you have a first degree in another field of study and now wish to develop a career in accounting and finance. It aims to produce independent thinkers who can deal with the complexity of the accounting and finance challenges facing organisations, domestically or internationally. The course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and independent thinking abilities which are essential for developing a career in the accounting sector, within banking and financial institutions, or in the field of corporate finance. You will develop key transferable skills in relation to the sourcing, recording, interpretation and application of accounting and finance information for use in decision making. This course offers the opportunity to extend your study by a year to complete a 48 week work placement. Evidence suggests that graduates who can demonstrate relevant work experience have a better chance of securing a graduate level job. At Aberdeen Business School, we are in the business of changing your tomorrow.

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SR
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09 Mar 15

Even with the outer anxiety I find that the uni is quite enjoyable and I am not going to stop myself. Lecturers are all approachable and SU are very friendly and there's always..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
09 Mar 15

Having a fab time here, I would strongly recommend this uni. The course is really nice and lecturers are good at explaining, course content is challenging but quite..Read more

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Entry requirements

Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any subject discipline. Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

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£9,330 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Accommodation(Woolmanhill-Single standard room) - £105.98 per week

£19,060 per year

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Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Accommodation(Woolmanhill-Single standard room) - £105.98 per week

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SR
Student Reviewer
09 Mar 15
Accounting and Finance - BA (Hons)
Even with the outer anxiety I find that the uni is quite enjoyable and I am not going to stop myself. Lecturers are all approachable and SU are very friendly and there's always...
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SR
Student Reviewer
09 Mar 15
Accounting and Finance - BA (Hons)
Having a fab time here, I would strongly recommend this uni. The course is really nice and lecturers are good at explaining, course content is challenging but quite...
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Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House, Garthdee Road Aberdeen AB10 7QB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  1.6 miles away

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