English Requirements For Our Courses

English Language Requirements

English Requirements For Our Courses

English is the language of instruction at Robert Gordon University and all students must demonstrate that they’re proficient in reading, writing, speaking and listening before starting a course with us.

All applicants whose first language is not from a recognised English speaking country will be asked to provide evidence of their English language skills as part of their offer to study at RGU.

Specific English language requirements are found on our course pages as these may differ for certain course areas.

Please read carefully through the information to find out if you have the required evidence of English language to begin a course with RGU, and if you are unable to find the information or have any further queries then please contact the Student Admissions Service: admissions@rgu.ac.uk

Undergraduate Study - Accepted English Qualifications

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate that you have the language skills needed to succeed in your undergraduate studies regardless of your nationality or country of residence. To support this we accept a wide range of English exams and tests.

​Postgraduate Taught Study - Accepted English Qualifications

To succeed in your postgraduate studies you will need to demonstrate that you have the language skills needed, if English is not your first language, regardless of your nationality or country of residence. To support this we accept a wide range of English exams and tests.

Postgraduate Research Study - Accepted English Qualifications

It is essential that you can read and interpret academic journal articles, communicate effectively and write at a doctorate level. If English is not your first language, regardless of your nationality or country of residence you will need to demonstrate the required language skills

Visa Requirements & Proof of English Language

If a visa is required in order to study in the UK then applicants need to meet both the UKVI and Robert Gordon Universities academic English requirement.

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