Accounting degree Fast track

Fast track your career with Robert Gordon University

As a part qualified accountant, in just 12 months online you can earn an honours degree in accounting through a course that fast tracks your career.

The online BSc (Hons) Accounting course starts this September. It's a fast-track 12-month top-up degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU) specifically tailored for those holding the CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting; the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business (along with three from six of the Applied Knowledge level papers (F4-F9)) —or an equivalent professional accounting qualification, along with specific relevant work experience.

Combine your existing qualifications and work experience with new academic knowledge. Delivered fully online through RGU’s CampusMoodle platform, you'll have the flexibility to complete your degree without a career break.

CampusMoodle is much more than a repository of information—it is the university online. It’s a space where students can engage with their peers, lecturers, and course content, as well as access help and advice from support services. This virtual campus is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so you can focus on learning, free from distractions.

Rochelle, a current student, says: “The support and course delivery from RGU has been fantastic, and I would recommend this course to anyone looking to advance their career in accounting.”

RGU is the third largest provider of online learning in the UK, with around a third of its students regularly choosing to study online. Whether online or on campus, all students receive the same high-quality standards for teaching, learning, and student experience. This is especially true for this top-up course, with RGU ranking first in Scotland for student satisfaction in Accounting and Finance (Complete University Guide 2022).

You’ll grow your accounting and academic skills with the Business School of the Year 2020 (Times Higher Education 2020 Awards) while solidifying your experience in organisational strategy, innovation, and enterprise. Personal and professional skills such as research, oral presentation, and teamwork will be developed throughout the course and in business-led workshops, enhancing your employability and setting you apart from other graduates in your field.

New for 2022, the BSc (Hons) Accounting degree now includes a fully funded or reduced fee option for those who reside in Scotland – meaning you could qualify to have your fees fully funded by the Student Awards Agency Scotland, or qualify for significantly reduced course fees. Both of these funding options are subject to eligibility.

And, in fast tracking your career with RGU, your graduate prospects will be among the best around: it’s second in the UK for the Graduate Employment Rate measure (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022), and it’s the top modern university in Scotland for graduate prospects in Accounting and Finance (Guardian University Guide 2022).

As an RGU student, you would also gain access to the University’s dedicated Study Skills and Employability teams as well as its online employability hub, helping you to make the most of your educational experience and thrive throughout your professional career.

Find out more and apply now at www.rgu.ac.uk/fast-track-accounting.