Postgraduate Pre-Sessional English
The language of instruction at ICRGU is English. To attain entry into the postgraduate pre-master programme, you must be able to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency.
ICRGU offer 20 to 25 hours a week of English language classes, for either ten or thirteen weeks directly before each academic intake for students who do not meet the English language requirements as listed on our academic requirements page.
Successful completion of the English language course will guarantee you a place on your chosen academic course. Your student Tier 4 Visa covers the full duration of your English and academic studies through to graduation from Robert Gordon University.
By completing the English language course, you will:
- Increase your understanding
- Improve your pronunciation, grammatical skills and reading comprehension
- Develop a broad, academically useful vocabulary
- Become confidence at public speaking and delivering presentations
- Build on your writing skills for essays, reports and assignments
Campus Information
RGU Campus
Robert Gordon University Campus, Garthdee Rd, Aberdeen AB10 7QE, United Kingdom
Intakes
- Oct
- June
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
A placement at Robert Gordon University is a fantastic opportunity to help increase future career prospects...
- Robert Gordon University has fantastic links with industry, both in the UK and globally
- Placements are available at undergraduate and postgraduate level*
- Full-year placement is not a sandwich course -undertaken as the third year**
- Opportunity to make contacts and develop important networking skills
- Helps to build confidence and key interpersonal skills
- Potential to earn a salary
- Vastly reduced fees during the placement year
PSW Opportunity
- No PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
India
- Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or equivalent
Sri Lanka
- Successful completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 02 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
3200 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A