Overview

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.

Job Prospects

As an MSc Accounting and Finance offered at the Robert Gordon University graduate, you will be able to progress into a career in:

Accounting sector
Within banking/financial institutions
Corporate finance within the public and private sectors

You may work in industries such as Energy, Oil and Gas, Construction, Tourism.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Financial Reporting and Forecasting

Financial Information and Decision Making

Finance Theory

Quantitative Methods For Finance

Management Accounting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-05 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Business Administration Finance Accounting View 668 other Masters in Finance in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General 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.
International students who do not meet our direct entry requirements for this course can gain additional entry points through our International College at Robert Gordon University.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

18500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18500 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9060 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9060 GBP per year during 12 months.

Rest of UK and EU students £9,060/ year

Living costs for Aberdeen

729 - 1069 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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