Program Overview

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Graduate Apprenticeship in Accounting

The Graduate Apprenticeship in Accounting at Robert Gordon University is designed to develop students' knowledge and understanding across all areas of accounting and management relevant to practice and industry. This program provides the necessary underpinning in core accounting knowledge, skills, and competencies, allowing students to critically analyze and determine potential solutions.

Course Overview

• Mode of Study: Work-Based Learning
• Mode of Attendance: Full Time
• Start Date: September
• Course Length: 5 years

What You Will Study

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.

Sustainability Commitment

The university believes that accounting and finance professionals have the power and influence to shape a sustainable future. The accounting and finance courses integrate sustainability throughout the curriculum to develop the skills needed for a sustainable future.

Course and Module Information

Modules and delivery order may change for operational purposes. The University regularly reviews its courses. Course content and structure may change over time.

Learning Methods

The Graduate Apprenticeship courses are designed to meet the national frameworks developed by Skills Development Scotland, the subject frameworks of the QAA, and the skill and knowledge areas identified as crucial by industry.

Activity Summary

This course is delivered through supported online study using the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), CampusMoodle. On-campus workshops are scheduled during the course of study.

Assessment

Typically, students are assessed each year through a combination of written exams, written assignments, and portfolios.

Feedback

The university aims to provide feedback within 20 working days of hand-in for all written exams, coursework, and practical exams.

Academic Support

The Inclusion Centre advises and supports students who disclose a sensory or mobility impairment, chronic medical condition, mental health issue, dyslexia, and other specific learning differences.

Online Learning and Support

All undergraduate and postgraduate students benefit from using the collaborative virtual learning environment, Moodle.

Study Skills Support

The Study Support Team provides training and support to all students in academic writing, study skills, maths and statistics, and information technology support.

Library Support

The Library offers support for the course, including books, eBooks, and journals, as well as online reading lists, workshops, and drop-ins on searching skills and referencing.

Placements

Students will be in full-time employment throughout the duration of the course, making extensive use of work-based learning.

Job Prospects

A Graduate Apprenticeship synchronizes theoretical learning with practical experience, offering benefits to both the employee and the employer. Students achieving a professional accounting qualification, such as ACCA or ICAS, alongside an Honours degree in Accounting, are equipped to work in all sectors within accounting and finance.

Accreditation

Aberdeen Business School is accredited by the Small Business Charter (SBC).

Facilities

RGU has invested in the development of its campus and facilities, including Moodle, the virtual learning environment, and various support services.

Entry Requirements

• SQA Higher: BBBB
• Alternative qualifications and work experience will be considered on an individual basis.
• Employment: All applicants must be employed full-time in a role related to the course of study, have the right to live and work in Scotland, and be working in Scotland.

Fees and Funding

• Scottish Students: ｣1,820 per academic year
• Rest of UK Students: ｣9,535 per academic year
• Subject to meeting course entry and employer eligibility criteria, a number of fully-funded places are available for this course.
• Students should apply to SAAS to have their tuition fees paid.

Additional Costs

The student's employer is responsible for paying the student registration fee with the professional accounting body (ICAS or ACCA) and for any exam exemptions the student is entitled to after completion of stages 1-3 of the course.