Robert Gordon University (RGU) has been awarded £4.2m to significantly expand the range of courses on offer and number of places available.

The award from Skills Development Scotland will allow RGU to deliver 135 additional fully-funded graduate level apprenticeships (GLA) across a range of disciplines.

GLAs enable participants to earn their degree while working and are delivered in partnership with their employers over the course of four years.

RGU principal Professor Ferdinand von Prondzynski said: "Having pioneered the GLA programme in 2017, this latest award ensures that we are one of the largest providers of GLAs in Scotland.

"As a university, we already work very closely with industry to ensure that our graduates meet the requirements of the job market.

"Work-based learning represents an innovative approach to teaching and learning which supports the education and ongoing development of employees to ensure they acquire the skills required to progress in their chosen career paths."