The RGU Graduate Apprenticeship in BA (Hons) Accounting is a Scottish government-funded way to become an ICAS Chartered Accountant (CA).
The graduate apprenticeship is an accredited work-based learning programme combining an honours degree from Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University with the globally recognised ICAS Chartered Accountant qualification.
This unique five-year course is funded by the Scottish Funding Council, covering your university and class fees.
To maximise your time spent gaining workplace experience, the programme is mainly delivered through supported online learning.
Adding the CA letters to your name will put you on the career fast-track and open opportunities at the top of accounting, business and industry.
What to expect
- takes 5 years
- ICAS-supported study and assessment
- study conducted mostly online
- 600 days of work experience
- a competitive salary
- a BA (Hons) and a CA
Become a CA via the RGU Graduate Apprenticeship in BA (Hons) Accounting route
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RGU Frequently asked QuestionsFor current apprentices in Scotland
If you or your employer have an issue or dispute relating to the provision of the delivery of services provided by CA Education or our nominated provider, you should make the matter known to us by contacting us.
CA Education will investigate the matter in accordance with its published policy. This can be found on icas.com.
If you or your employer are dissatisfied with ICAS as the training provider, you or your employer have the right to contact the Scottish Funding Council. Any complaints, concerns or enquiries regarding the apprenticeship may be reported to the Scottish Funding Council here.
Make an Apprenticeship query"The Graduate Apprenticeship programme has been an enjoyable experience from the start. One of the main things I enjoy about it is the fact that I can take what I have learned and quickly start putting my new knowledge and skills into practice in the workplace. I find this helps to fully consolidate what I have learned. Also, I have met many interesting individuals from a range of backgrounds and made some friends along the way too. The CA qualification is so prestigious and regarded so highly, not just in accountancy, but in all business environments. I look forward to the day I can say that I am a fully qualified CA."
"One of the parts I’ve enjoyed most is the varied content taught and being able to apply things learned on the course directly to my day-to-day work alongside learning. The course gives me a deeper knowledge to the tasks I undertake daily and allows me to gain a greater understanding of how and why we do things. With ICAS being a globally respected qualification, I am proud to be studying toward becoming a CA through the ICAS route as I will be able to work and uphold a high standard in my work with the comfort that I have all the knowledge I need to undertake my role properly."
