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Aberdeen Business school UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDE 2018
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BA (Hons) UCAS N420
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ABERDEEN BUSINESS SCHOOL 3 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE 4 KEY FACTS 6 COURSE DETAILS 8 HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT? 12 PLACEMENT 13 ACCOUNTING WITH CIMA 14 STUDY ABROAD 16 STUDENT SERVICES 20 ABERDEEN, THE PERFECT LOCATION 24 WHAT NEXT? 26
WHY ABERDEEN BUSINESS SCHOOL? Hello and welcome to our undergraduate provision. We have lots of different opportunities for undergraduate students here at Aberdeen Business School. However, before you start looking at all the courses on offer let us tell you about some of our key features that set Aberdeen Business School apart from other Business Schools and give our students an edge when securing graduate employment on completion of their degrees.
long, paid placement as an integral part of their degree programme and we have students employed by many of the top global companies around the world. Furthermore many of our graduates return to their placement employer as a graduate trainee on completion of their degree.All our undergraduates also have the opportunity to spend a year at one of our international partners as part of their degree Please browse through our provision to see how we can enhance your future employability and don’t hesitate to contact the team if you want to find out any additional information about our courses.
We are quite unique in that all of our undergraduate students have the opportunity to undertake a year
“Best Scottish University for Graduate Prospects” The Guardian University Guide 2017
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675,600 FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES IN THE UK
279,000 THERE IS EXPECTED TO BE 279,000 MORE ACCOUNTING JOBS BY 2018
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Accountancy and Finance is a great career: challenging, rewarding and packed with opportunities to succeed, try new areas, and work globally. Giving you a head start in it has always been our priority. The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Degree leads the way in providing academic knowledge and understanding, practical hands on skills, together with broader abilities all of which make you an ideal employee. There has long been a demand for high calibre graduates like ours. With (on average) just 80 students a year, you’ll be joining an elite group. The Times ranked our Accounting and Finance course as top in the UK for graduate recruitment.
“ The year placement was the main reason that I wanted to study here. It is such a great opportunity to gain work experience whilst still completing a four year course and it is not available at most places in Scotland, which makes it all the more special. It definitely gives you an upper hand once you have graduated to be able to say that you have already worked in the profession for a year.” Andrew Mutch BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
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KEY FACTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • SQA Higher: ABBB • GCE A level: BBC • ILC Higher: H2H2H2H3 • IB Diploma: 29 ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS Equivalent overseas qualifications and some access programmes will be considered. DEGREE LINK PROGRAMME Entry to year 3 of the course is possible if you’ve completed an HND in Accounting at one of our partner FE Colleges. If you enter via this route, you won’t undertake a placement in year 3. STUDY OPTIONS Full-time: 4 years Full time unclassified: 3 years (non-placement route). Year 3 can be studied over either one or two years on a part time basis.
PLACEMENT
CAREER OPTIONS
A years paid placement in year 3 (minimum 48 weeks).This placement experience can count towards an ICAS training contract requirement.
Our graduates are highly sought after by employers. You’ll be well prepared for a career in areas such as financial and management accountancy, taxation, auditing and corporate finance.
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION The Honours degree is fully accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland and receives excellent exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, the Association of International Accountants, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. Students who enter the degree in year 2 or 3 are considered on an individual basis by the professional bodies.
STUDY ABROAD In year 3, there are opportunities to study with partner institutions in Europe as part of the Erasmus Programme. This is dependent on similar programmes being offered by partner institutions.
In the past few years, many of our graduates have gone on to work as a Trainee Chartered Accountant, and qualify with The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS). Many others work for companies in industry and study for qualifications with The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). The Honours degree is fully accredited with ICAS and graduates are given excellent exam exemptions by ACCA, AIA, CIMA and ICAEW. Our graduates have an excellent pass rate in these exams. JOB OPTIONS • CA Trainee • Financial Analyst • Tax Consultant • Treasury Accountant
“ We are delighted with the calibre of students that we are able to attract for our placement scheme.”
Iain Abernethy Learning & Development Director with Johnston Carmichael 6
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COURSE DETAILS Accounting and Finance is the perfect blend of modules including: • • • • •
Audit Finance Financial Accounting Management Accounting Tax
These are all core skills valued by employers within this industry – and indeed others. Please note that the course structure is reviewed each year and may be subject to change. 8
YEAR 1 You develop generic skills: writing reports, presenting and working in a small team. You’ll use these throughout your course. They’re also skills employers view as essential. Approximately 75% of our students have studied accountancy before coming to ABS. However, you don’t need to have done so to enter at this stage – and if you haven’t, we give you extra support if you require it. The financial accounting module includes the basic theoretical and practical knowledge needed to prepare financial statements. A book-keeping case study and the SAGE computer package allow you to record accounting transactions as they would be in a real company. Management skills are taught in several modules in years 1 and 2, this allows you to apply your technical accounting and finance knowledge in a general management context to prepare you for working in the business world. SEMESTER ONE • Business Perspectives • Financial Accounting • Personal and Business Finance SEMESTER TWO • • • •
Business Law Introductory Economics Management Accounting People Management
If you left now, you’d have... Certificate of Higher Education Accounting
YEAR 2 You study specialist modules in financial and management accounting and business finance. The two financial accounting modules cover many of the international accounting and financial reporting standards and you will prepare published financial statements using these standards. During semester 1, we advise you on writing your CV and interview techniques. This helps when applying for the year 3 work placement. SEMESTER ONE • • • •
Advanced Business Law External Reporting Financial Decision making Quantitative Business Techniques
SEMESTER TWO • Managing Projects • Business Information Systems • Finance for Business Decisions • Management and Cost Accounting If you left now, you’d have... Diploma of Higher Education Accounting DEGREE LINK PROGRAMME Completed an HND in Accounting at one of our partner FE Colleges? You can enter directly into year 3. Instead of doing a placement, you study financial and management accounting, business finance, auditing and financial markets as well as completing a literature project which develops your research and report writing skills. After passing year 3 on this non placement route, you can either: • Graduate with a BA Accounting and Finance degree OR • Go into year 4 to complete the Honours degree
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YEAR 3 In year 3, most students undertake a one year (minimum 48 weeks) work placement in an accounting or finance position. You could work in a professional accounting firm, or the accounting department of a company (including one in financial services). You also further develop your academic knowledge by studying two modules in auditing, using distance learning. International standards on auditing are taught in these modules. If you choose not to do a work placement, or can’t get one, then you’ll study classroom based modules instead. After passing year 3 on the non placement route, you can either graduate with a BA Accounting and Finance degree or go into year 4 to complete the Honours degree.
DIRECT ENTRY ROUTE SEMESTER ONE • • • •
External Reporting Financial Decision Making Money and Financial Markets Theory of Auditing
SEMESTER TWO • • • •
Finance for Business Decisions Management and Cost Accounting Literature Project Practice of Auditing
If you left now, you’d have… BA Accounting and Finance
PLACEMENT ROUTE SEMESTER ONE • Placement • The Theory of Auditing SEMESTER TWO • Placement • The Practice of Auditing No exit award at this stage NON - PLACEMENT ROUTE SEMESTER ONE • Corporate Governance • Fundamentals of Employment Law • Money and Financial Markets • Theory of Auditing • Or study abroad at an overseas university SEMESTER TWO • • • •
Literature Project New Business Project Practice of Auditing Or study abroad at an overseas university
If you left now, you’d have... BA Accounting and Finance
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YEAR 4 In year 4, you study compulsory modules in financial and management accounting, taxation, corporate finance, corporate ethics and business strategy. The grade you achieve in each module in this year determines your Honours classification. SEMESTER ONE • • • •
Corporate Ethics Corporate Financial Management Financial Reporting Issues and Applications Personal and Business Taxation
SEMESTER TWO • • • •
Business Strategy Corporate and Capital Taxes Financial Accounting for Groups and Companies Management Accounting Decision Making and Control
If you left now, you’d have… BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
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ACCOUNTING AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FINANCE BA BA (Hons) (Hons) UCAS UCAS N420 N820 N420
HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT? The degree is taught in two semesters. Each semester has a block of 12 weeks of teaching.
IN THE CLASSROOM You’ll study three or four modules per semester. Each module involves around three hours of class teaching per week. While this differs from module to module, most have two hours of lectures delivered to the whole class, plus a further one hour tutorial taught to a small group of about 18 students.
OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM In addition to lectures and tutorials, you have to spend approximately another 24 hours (per week) outside class time working on your own. For example, doing the prescribed reading, preparing answers to the tutorial assignments or researching and writing coursework reports.
ASSESSMENT We use a mixture of assessments. Most modules are assessed by a two hour exam at the end of semester and by a mid-semester test or coursework report. Other modules are assessed only by exam, or only by coursework. All of the teaching staff on the accounting modules are Chartered Accountants, and most completed their training in a Big 4 accounting firm.
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PLACEMENT Nothing beats real experience. It brings your studies to life, tests your understanding of topics, and helps you get an idea of what you might like to do after graduating and it’s a great thing to have on your CV! Ours is the only accounting degree at a Scottish university with a year-long work placement incorporated into the academic curriculum. HOW DO I FIND MY PLACEMENT? Our Placement Office arranges opportunities with a wide range of employers, who then advertise the position using the University’s internal IT system. You choose which to apply for, and employers decide who to interview and subsequently employ. Our placements are very popular, and the competitive nature of securing one mirrors the real world – with the key difference being that our Placement Office will support, coach and advise you every step of the way. WHO CAN I WORK FOR? Your placement could be in either a professional accounting firm, or in the accounting or finance department within another relevant employer, or in other specialist function areas such as Audit or Tax. We have a number of firms who have offered placements for many years, and used successive placement students to fill a permanent post within their organisation. WHAT WILL I DO? Put your knowledge of accounting and finance into practice, and develop many new technical and interpersonal skills. At a firm of Chartered Accountants you’ll probably be involved in preparing financial statements, audit, taxation and corporate finance. At a company, you might: prepare monthly financial
statements and budgets, compare actual vs budgeted figures and prepare specialist reports for management. HOW WILL I KNOW HOW I’M DOING? The employer will assess you, and you’ll be supported by an academic member of staff who will monitor your progress during the year. Can it help beyond my degree? Absolutely. At the end of their placement, some students are offered the option to return to the employer after graduation. If your placement was in a Chartered Accountancy firm, then the firm may also opt to count the placement as part of the three years of CA training. This means you could qualify much earlier than graduates from other Accounting and Finance degrees.
“As part of my degree, I completed a year’s placement at Deloitte, where I subsequently returned as a graduate and currently work as an assistant manager within the audit department. Since then I have completed my ICAS training in order to become a chartered accountant.” Lisa Thomson BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
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ACCOUNTING WITH CIMA (DISTANCE LEARNING) BSC ACCOUNTING PROGRAMME OVERVIEW This course combines the CIMA Advanced diploma with an accounting degree, enabling students to gain two highly valued qualifications at the same time. As a flexible distance learning degree, the BSc Accounting is accessible globally and is designed to allow students to continue working throughout their studies. The degree provides a solid grounding in both technical accounting and non technical skills giving students a competitive advantage in the workplace. A combination of CIMA and RGU assessed modules are studied, resulting in the progression through the CIMA qualification to Advanced Diploma level in addition to the degree award. Direct entry to stage 2 of the course is possible for students who have completed the CIMA Certificate of Business Accounting, or hold relevant exemptions. A top-up option for the BSc Accounting is also available for students who have already completed the CIMA Advanced Diploma, but still wish to study for a degree. The top-up course can be completed in one year full-time study, or over two years part-time. HOW YOU WILL LEARN The BSc Accounting is an online degree course taught through Campus Moodle, the University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Campus Moodle offers full open access to tutors and other class members. Students have the benefit of being part of a group of learners with the invaluable opportunity to participate in active, group-related learning within a supportive online community setting. The online campus provides students with lectures and course materials as well as a range of other study skills support services.
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WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Stage 1 • Fundamentals of Financial Accounting CIMA • Fundamentals of Business Economics CIMA • Professional and Academic Skills for Accountants • Fundamentals of Management Accounting CIMA • Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law CIMA Stage 2 • • • • • • • •
Organisational Management CIMA E1 Management Accounting CIMA P1 Financial Reporting and Taxation CIMA F1 Auditing Business Operations – Enterprise Business Operations – Performance Business Operations – Financial Integrated Case Study – CIMA Operational Level
Stage 3 • • • • • • • •
Project and Relationship Management CIMA E2 Advanced Management Accounting CIMA P2 Advanced Financial Reporting CIMA F2 Academic Literature Review Business Management – Enterprise Business Management – Performance Business Management – Financial Integrated Case Study – CIMA Management Level
Top-up Option • Business Enterprise Concepts • Business Performance Concepts • Business Financial Concepts • Practical Management Accounting • Academic Literature Review • Auditing
WHO SHOULD APPLY? The BSc Accounting degree course is a complete professional development package that uniquely allows students to study for two qualifications at the same time. This allows our graduates to significantly enhance their CV and progress their career within an increasingly competitive business world. Consideration will be given to applicants who do not hold the required academic entry qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant work experience. CAREER OPTIONS The combination of an RGU accounting degree and the highly valued global CIMA qualification will provide students with the opportunity to consider careers
at both national and international level. The CIMA qualification is a blend of management accounting, financial accounting and business-focused subjects which has been designed to develop the skills valued by employers. In addition to a professional career, there are further academic opportunities and BSc Accounting graduates who continue to complete their CIMA qualification are eligible for our MSc Accounting and Finance Top Up course. The University supports career development and offers online and offline advice, services and resources through the Careers and Employability Centre.
STUDY OPTIONS
START DATE
Online, Full-time, 3 years Part-time, 6 years Top-up can be completed in 1 year
August and January
FEES AND FURTHER INFORMATION
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.rgu.ac.uk/bscaccountingcima
T: +44 (0)1224 263831 BScAccCIMA@rgu.ac.uk
ACCREDITATION
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WHY SHOULD I GO ABROAD? Robert Gordon University is sending approximately 200 students on Study Abroad in 2016/17, and more than 150 went abroad in 2015/16.
MEET NEW
FRIENDS
OPPORTUNITY
EXPLORE
TO LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE
ANOTHER COUNTRY
ENHANCE
EXPERIENCE
YOUR CV
A DIFFERENT CLIMATE
What could possibly be better than studying at Aberdeen Business School? Good question! How about studying here – but also getting a chance to spend some time studying abroad! Well that’s entirely possible. All undergraduate programmes at Aberdeen Business School include the opportunity for a period of study abroad with one of our 60 international partners in Europe, North America and beyond. Our Study Abroad programmes offer additional educational and cultural experiences – but all as part of your accredited qualification with RGU. Many employers have emphasised the value they place on graduates who have some international experience, so it’s your chance to enhance your CV and widen your employment opportunities. The experience, new friends, a different country, climate, culture and language (although all our partners teach and assess in English): these, and many other factors, make it an unforgettable time – wherever you go!
BOOST YOUR
CONFIDENCE
Aberdeen Business School is extremely proud of the international education we offer our students on campus in Aberdeen but we encourage all undergraduate students to consider the additional benefits brought by a period of study abroad.
“Studying in Canada was an experience unlike any other, a truly memorable and wonderful adventure. I particularly liked my writing classes as the professors were such a great support to me as an exchange student. I could not recommend studying abroad enough.” CARLY MCKINLEY BA (Hons) Journalism 17
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WHERE CAN I GO? The Accounting and Finance course has a range of partner institutions worldwide giving you the opportunity to pick the right institution and country for your study needs. These include: USA University of Tulsa, Oklahoma State University EUROPE Berlin School of Economics & Law, Germany Kedge Business School, France We have a dedicated Global Engagement team at Aberdeen Business School who are happy to discuss your Study Abroad options further, please contact the Global Engagement Centre for more information: ABSGlobalEngagement@rgu.ac.uk
“Study Abroad was phenomenal. Meeting new friends, networking and exploring a new avenue for learning has given me excellent examples to include in interviews that have impressed� Scott Stephen BA (Hons) Management
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STUDENT SERVICES Starting at university is a new and exciting time and we realise the importance of finding the right place to live. Living in Robert Gordon University residences allows you to meet a diverse mix of students from different backgrounds on a variety of courses.
OUR ACCOMMODATION SERVICE The first thing you’ll need is somewhere to stay, a place to call home. Robert Gordon University has various purpose-built accommodation developments situated in the city and at the Garthdee campus. The flats are well equipped and generally you’ll have your own bedroom for some private space, while the kitchen and living areas are shared – usually with between two and seven other students. Some of the accommodation is en-suite, whilst the remainder has shared washing and toilet facilities. If you are on a tight budget we offer a shared room option, and at the top end of the market there are self-contained one bedroom flats.
OTHER SERVICES We provide a comprehensive range of student support services. Our specialist support teams are here to advise and assist you during your time at University, to empower and enable you to realise your full potential. The range of services includes: • Student Help Point (Information and Advice Centres) • Careers & Employability Centre • Chaplaincy • Child Care • Counselling Support and Wellbeing • Disability and Dyslexia Advice and Support • International Student Advice, Visa and Immigration Centre • Medical Services • Study Skills and Access Unit For more information please visit: www.rgu.ac.uk/studentservices
You can have a look at the most up-to-date information and view our flats on our website: www.rgu.ac.uk/living/accommodation or you can call us on: +44 (0)1224 262130 or email: accommodation@rgu.ac.uk APPLICATIONS Accommodation applications can be made at www.rgu.ac.uk/roomonline. To apply, you must have accepted a Conditional or Unconditional offer, or have an Insurance offer. Those living within 0-18 miles of the Garthdee campus are not usually eligible to apply but may be considered in exceptional circumstances and subject to availability.
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ZZZZZ’S We have more than 900 student bed spaces across all our halls of residence.
Woolmanhill Flats
Ardmuir Trinity Court
Rosemount Hall
Mealmarket Exchange
St Peters Hall
Craigievar Development
Spring Gardens
Ramsay Development
Garthdee Towers
Crathie Student Village
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SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP Accounting and Finance student Andrew McGovern swam for Scotland in the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. He swam in the Men’s 50m backstroke and made it to the finals of the Men’s 4 x 100m medley relay.
“Competing at the Commonwealth Games was a dream come true and the pinnacle of my swimming career to date.” Andrew McGovern Swimming, Accounting and Finance
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FINANCE
STUDENTS FROM OTHER EU COUNTRIES
Money is one of the most important issues for any student and you need to plan your own budget. Our Student Finance service will offer you all the help, advice and support that you need. We’ve summarised some key points, but check out our website at www.rgu. ac.uk/studentfinance for the most up-to-date information.
Tuition Fees
STUDENTS FROM SCOTLAND
The fee that you pay as an international student depends on a variety of factors. For more information please visit www.rgu.ac.uk/studentservices
Full details of support available to Scottish students from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) are available at www.saas.gov.uk or by telephoning 0300 555 0505. Application for funding from SAAS can be made online at the SAAS website with either a Conditional or Unconditional offer from mid-April onwards. Do not wait for your exam results – if your course or institution details change, you can easily change or cancel your application by calling SAAS. To ensure your funding is in place at the start of your course you should apply by 30 June. Tuition Fees If you live in Scotland, you may be eligible to apply to SAAS to pay your tuition fees for study in Scotland. Full information on eligibility and how to apply can be found at www.saas.gov.uk Bursaries Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for a bursary. In 2016/17 the maximum available for a dependent student was £1,875 and for an independent student £875. Further details can be obtained from the SAAS website at www.saas.gov.uk Student Loans Most students apply for a student loan to help with their living costs. Loans are income-assessed and in 2016/17 did range from £4,750 - £6,750 depending on individual and household circumstances. Up-todate information can be found on the SAAS website. Application for a student loan is made online to SAAS.
Students who are EU nationals are not liable to pay tuition fees for study in Scotland but must apply online to the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have these paid – www.saas.gov.uk. Students should confirm their eligibility with SAAS. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FEES
The exact rules governing fees are quite complex; fee rates can be found on the course detail pages of our website. You can also find details of course fees on the Student Finance pages of our website at www.rgu.ac.uk/ studentfinance
RGU SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS RGU SPORT offer Sport Scholarships for promising sports men and women to support the development of their talents to succeed in their chosen sporting field whilst undertaking academic study. Scholarships include: • Free access to RGU SPORT • Academic flexibility support • Strength and Conditioning • Programming and coaching • Nutrition advice • Access to other support services Applicants must be at junior international standard or better. For further information contact RGUSportsScholarship@rgu.ac.uk More information about RGU SPORT is available at www.rgu.ac.uk/rgusport
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A great Scottish location and brilliant career opportunities; Robert Gordon University gives you lots to smile about... named “Best Scottish University for Graduate prospects” (Guardian University Guide, 2017) Robert Gordon University is the ideal place to start your career. We consider our riverside campus, based on the banks of the beautiful River Dee, to be one of the most attractive campuses in the UK and one of Europe’s finest. The river itself is home to otters, heron, salmon and other wildlife. Our campus has beautiful woodland walkways and parkland, connecting our modern, stylish buildings.
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Aberdeen is pretty unique in the UK with its cosmopolitan culture, rich heritage and fantastic scenery. It’s got everything you’d expect from a major city – pubs, clubs, restaurants, cinemas, theatres and art galleries – but there’s lots more than that! Aberdeen is one of the best places to be a student according to top student website www. accommodationforstudents. com. With some 31,000 students, you’ll be part of a lively, vibrant student-friendly city, with great shops, pubs, nightlife, live music and gigs. Aberdeen has also been ranked as one of the safest cities in the UK and is one of only two Scottish cities to receive Purple Flag accreditation for its high standard of nightlife safety.
Aberdeen is a great location for skiing and snowboarding with dry ski slopes nearby the campus and during the winter Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray takes on a whole new lease of life with many challenging ski runs, plus some of the best hillwalking in Scotland and loads of great places for canoeing, kayaking and sailing!
Workers in Aberdeen are amongst the highest paid in the UK and enjoy one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country too. (PwC-Demos Good Growth for Cities Index 2016)
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WHAT NEXT? THE NEXT THING TO DO IS TALK TO US. We can answer any questions you may have. Simply call us on 01224 262728 or email: UGOffice@rgu.ac.uk We also provide a range of opportunities for you to visit us – so you can see what we can offer you first hand. We organise two annual open days in September/October. It’s a perfect opportunity to visit us, meet the academic staff, experience the first-class facilities and talk to current students. For full details of dates and times, and to see a full programme please see: www.rgu.ac.uk/openday
When you apply for any course at the Aberdeen Business School, you’ll be invited to one of our course-specific Applicants’ Days. We realise there’s a lot involved in making your final choice, so we hope to give you all the insight and information you need. For full details of dates and times, and to see a full programme please see: www.rgu.ac.uk/future-students/ applicants/applicant-days We hold monthly Visit Afternoons. The visit includes a talk by an Education Liaison Officer, a tour of the facilities and a chance to speak to a lecturer about the course you’re interested in. www.rgu.ac.uk/visitafternoons
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CONNECT WITH US From sporting events to ground-breaking research and guest lectures to art exhibitions, there’s so much going on at RGU it’s important to keep up-to-date! By joining our social media network and checking out our tweets and posts you can do just that. Read our student blog WordPress www.rgustudentblog.com Join the conversation Twitter /robertgordonuni See our beautiful campus Instagram www.rgu.ac.uk/instagram Connect with your peers Facebook /robertgordonuniversity Check out our pin boards Pinterest www.rgu.ac.uk/pinterest Network and connect LinkedIn www.rgu.ac.uk/linkedin Watch videos Youtube Youtube/robertgordonuni Get the latest news RGU website
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This publication is intended as a guide for applicants for courses delivered by Robert Gordon University. In compiling it, the University has taken every care to be as accurate as possible, and the information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to print. To ensure the continued currency of its courses and, where appropriate, address the requirements of external advisors and associated professional, statutory or regulatory bodies, the University regularly reviews its courses, and implements changes to course content and/or structure. The University makes reasonable endeavours to inform applicants and students at the earliest opportunity of any significant changes to, or suspension/cessation of, a course, particularly when this occurs between the offer of admission and enrolment.
Significant changes may include (but are not limited to) changes to: • an existing course title or names exit awards; • the course curriculum/modules (e.g. replacement of core and/or optional modules); • the course structure (e.g. addition of a placement year, changes in clinical hours, changes related to professional, statutory or regulatory body accreditation); • additions/change to mode(s) of delivery; • methods of assessment; • suspension or cessation of a course. Reasonable efforts will be made to assist applicants find an alternative RGU course if the original is no longer suitable.
MEET YOUR HEAD OF SCHOOL A QUALIFIED CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT AND GRADUATE OF ABERDEEN BUSINESS SCHOOL WHERE SHE STUDIED AT UNDERGRADUATE AND DOCTORAL LEVEL, ELIZABETH HAS FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE OF WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE A STUDENT AT ABS. Elizabeth Gammie, Head of School
CONTACT US T: +44 (0)1224 262728 E: ugoffice@rgu.ac.uk www.rgu.ac.uk/accountingandfinance www.rgu.ac.uk
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