About
Robert Gordon University provides industry-led undergraduate and postgraduate courses leading to highly relevant awards and degrees. Situated on one of the most beautiful campuses in the UK, the university provides facilities that will really influence every student’s capacity to learn.
The University details the high-level actions and targets associated with these actions in its Business Plan, which is for a rolling three-year period and approved annually by the Board of Governors.
Robert Gordon University is the top university in the UK for graduate employment, with 97.7% of students graduating with first degrees (HESA Destination of UK Leavers’ Survey 2013/14). Since employers want more than just a degree, 90% of our courses offer placements from six weeks to a year. The university has links with over 80 universities in 24 countries for study abroad programmes.

Top courses
Deadlines, entry requirements & more
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Master of Science in International Business Management
Upcoming intake
September (09/09/2024)
Deadline
May (06/05/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry 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.
Language Requirements:
IELTS Academic / Indicator: Overall 6.5 (Reading:5.5, Writing:5.5, Speaking:5.5, Listening:5.5)
TOEFL iBT - Special Home Edition overall 88 (writing & listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20).
TOEFL (iBT) - overall 80 (writing & listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20).
PTE Academic : Reading 51, Writing 51, Speaking 51, Listening 51, Overall 61
Cambridge English (C2 Proficiency, C1 Advanced, and B2 First) - overall 176 none less than 162.
Kaplan Foundation Programme English Overall 65% non less than 55%
INTO Foundation Programme English Overall 65% non less than 55%
Integrated Skills in English (ISE III) - Pass
Integrated Skills in English (ISE II) - Distinction
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Master of Science in International Fashion Business
Upcoming intake
September (09/09/2024)
Deadline
May (06/05/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:
Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any subject area.
Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.
Applicants who successfully achieve the RGU Pre-Masters Graduate Certificate Creative and Cultural Business are also eligible to apply or this Masters.
Language Requirements:
IELTS Academic / Indicator: Overall 6.5 (Reading:5.5, Writing:5.5, Speaking:5.5, Listening:5.5)
TOEFL iBT - Special Home Edition overall 88 (writing & listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20).
TOEFL (iBT) - overall 80 (writing & listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20).
PTE Academic : Reading 51, Writing 51, Speaking 51, Listening 51, Overall 61
Cambridge English (C2 Proficiency, C1 Advanced, and B2 First) - overall 176 none less than 162.
Kaplan Foundation Programme English Overall 65% non less than 55%
INTO Foundation Programme English Overall 65% non less than 55%
Integrated Skills in English (ISE III) - Pass
Integrated Skills in English (ISE II) - Distinction
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Master of Science in Project Management
Upcoming intake
September (09/09/2024)
Deadline
May (06/05/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry 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.
Language Requirements:
IELTS Academic / Indicator: Overall 6.5 (Reading:5.5, Writing:5.5, Speaking:5.5, Listening:5.5)
TOEFL iBT - Special Home Edition overall 88 (writing & listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20).
TOEFL (iBT) - overall 80 (writing & listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20).
PTE Academic : Reading 51, Writing 51, Speaking 51, Listening 51, Overall 61
Cambridge English (C2 Proficiency, C1 Advanced, and B2 First) - overall 176 none less than 162.
Kaplan Foundation Programme English Overall 65% non less than 55%
INTO Foundation Programme English Overall 65% non less than 55%
Integrated Skills in English (ISE III) - Pass
Integrated Skills in English (ISE II) - Distinction
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Bachelor of Arts in Business and Management (Honours)
Upcoming intake
September (09/09/2024)
Deadline
May (06/05/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Entry Year 1SQA Higher: BBBCGCE A Level: BCCIrish Leaving Certificate: H2H3H3H3IB Diploma: 27Entry Year 2SQA Advanced Higher: BBCGCE A Level: ABBIB Diploma: 31Minimum Entry Requirements:SQA Higher: BBC/BCCCAlternative QualificationsWe welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes and overseas qualifications. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis.Applicants from Partner CollegesA relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3. Students entering Year 3 of the course will follow the class based taught route as an alternative to a placement in Year 3.View course in-platformLanguage Requirements:IELTS Academic / Indicator: Overall 6.0 (Reading:5.5, Writing:5.5, Speaking:5.5, Listening:5.5)TOEFL iBT - Special Home Edition overall 80 (writing & listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20).TOEFL (iBT) - overall 80 (writing & listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20).PTE Academic : Reading 51, Writing 51, Speaking 51, Listening 51, Overall 56Cambridge English (C2 Proficiency, C1 Advanced, and B2 First) - overall 169 none less than 162.Kaplan Foundation Programme English Overall 60% non less than 55%INTO Foundation Programme English Overall 60% non less than 55%Integrated Skills in English (ISE III) - PassIntegrated Skills in English (ISE II) - Distinction -
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Honours)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Entry to year 1:SQA Higher: BBCC and two further passes to include English and Maths at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher.GCE A Level Year 1 entry: CCC and two further passes to include English and Maths at GCSE grade 5/C if not held at A Level.Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H3H3 and two further passes to include English and Maths at grade O3 or above if not held at Higher.IB Diploma Year 1 entry: 26 to include a pass in Standard Level English and Maths at grade 4 or above if not held at Higher Level.Entry to year 2:SQA Advanced Higher Year 2 entry: BB to include Computing and another numerate subject and two further passes to include English and Maths at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher.GCE A Level Year 2 entry: ABB/BBB to include Math and another numerate subject. English at GCSE grade 5/C is required if not held at A Level.IB Diploma Year 2 entry: 32/30 to include Math and another numerate subject at higher level pass. Standard Level English at grade 4 or above if not held at Higher Level.Minimum Entry Requirements:SQA Higher: BCC/CCCC and two further passes to include English and Maths at National 5 C or above if not held at Higher.Alternative Qualifications:We welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes and overseas qualifications. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis.Note: Applicants who are interested in applying for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis.View course in-platformLanguage Requirements:IELTS Academic / Indicator: Overall 6.0 (Reading:5.5, Writing:5.5, Speaking:5.5, Listening:5.5)TOEFL iBT - Special Home Edition overall 80 (writing & listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20).TOEFL (iBT) - overall 80 (writing & listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20).PTE Academic : Reading 51, Writing 51, Speaking 51, Listening 51, Overall 56Cambridge English (C2 Proficiency, C1 Advanced, and B2 First) - overall 169 none less than 162.Kaplan Foundation Programme English Overall 60% non less than 55%INTO Foundation Programme English Overall 60% non less than 55%Integrated Skills in English (ISE III) - PassIntegrated Skills in English (ISE II) - Distinction -
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Marketing (Honours)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:SQA Higher: BBBCGCE A Level: BCCIrish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H3H3H3IB Diploma: 27Minimum Entry Requirements:SQA Higher: BBC/BCCCAlternative Qualifications:We welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes and overseas qualifications. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis.Applicants from Partner Colleges:A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3Applicants from Foundation Pathway Providers:Entry to year 1 or year 2 may be possible for students who have completed a Foundation Certificate or Foundation Undergraduate Pathway programme, from an approved UK provider, at 60% or above. For courses which require a specific subjects match, such as English or Maths, these would need to provided in addition to the Pathway Programme Certificate or result.Note: All other applicants who are interested in applying for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis.View course in-platformLanguage Requirements:IELTS Academic / Indicator: Overall 6.0 (Reading:5.5, Writing:5.5, Speaking:5.5, Listening:5.5)TOEFL iBT - Special Home Edition overall 80 (writing & listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20).TOEFL (iBT) - overall 80 (writing & listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20).PTE Academic : Reading 51, Writing 51, Speaking 51, Listening 51, Overall 56Cambridge English (C2 Proficiency, C1 Advanced, and B2 First) - overall 169 none less than 162.Kaplan Foundation Programme English Overall 60% non less than 55%INTO Foundation Programme English Overall 60% non less than 55%Integrated Skills in English (ISE III) - PassIntegrated Skills in English (ISE II) - Distinction
Mandatory documents
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Application
- Academic: Transcripts & Certificates
- Identity: Passport Certified Adventus for University Application
- Intention: Statement of Purpose
- Student Authorization: Permission to share and process personal data
Scholarships
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Scholarships
- MSc Strategic Service Planning and Delivery in Health and Social Care Scholarship - 50% of course fees
- RGU International Student January Scholarship for Master’s students - £4,000 discount on Postgraduate fees
- International Fund - Variable.
- Alumni Loyalty Discount - 20% discount on fees
- RGU International Student Discount for Research Students - £3,000 discount towards postgraduate research tuition fees
- Bolashak scholarship programme - Full tuition fees and living costs.
- RGU International Student Discount for Master's Students - £2,000 discount towards Master's course tuition fees
- RGU SPORT Scholarship - Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.
- Chevening Scholarships RGU - Full Scholarship (flights, accommodation, and course fees are all included)
- RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students - £3,000 discount towards one year of undergraduate tuition fees
- Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship - Full First year’s tuition fee.
- Scholarships for our international partner institutions - Dependent on individual circumstances
- RGU Financial Award for MBA Students - 10% discount towards tuition fees