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Diploma of Undergraduate Pathway in Engineering in First Year Degree Entry

International College Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
0.58 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

First year of an RGU engineering degree taught at ICRGU for international students.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain key principles of Undergraduate Pathway in Engineering in First Year Degree Entry. Apply relevant analytical and practical techniques
assess evidence
and communicate project or study findings.

Career outcomes

Communications engineer
drilling engineer
electrical engineer
mechanical engineer
subsea engineer

Curriculum

Year 1 of an RGU degree taught at ICRGU over two semesters. Modules: Statics and Dynamics
Introduction to Electrical Engineering
Mathematics
Thermofluids
Design Manufacture and Development. Credits are not stated. Students then continue to Year 2 at RGU in Aberdeen.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary-school completion to the country-specific standard on the ICRGU Academic Requirements page (usually a lower threshold than Foundation)
plus subject requirements by pathway such as Maths for Computing
Maths and Physics for Engineering and Architecture.

Accepted academic background

Secondary-school completion to the country-specific standard on the Academic Requirements page plus subject requirements by pathway (e.g. Maths and Chemistry for Pharmacy; Maths and one science for Nursing; Maths and Biology/Chemistry for Life Sciences); examples: China Senior Middle 2 minimum 75% (Foundation) / 65% (First Year); Nigeria WAEC/NECO 5 passes at C6 including English; Pakistan HSC 50% overall; India Year 12 State Boards 45% with regional restrictions; some courses need a portfolio (Art and Design) or an admissions interview; Stage 1 = first year of the RGU degree (Year 1 entry, then progression into RGU Year 2)

Language tests

IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.5)
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL iBT 80
Cambridge 169
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts

How to apply

Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Complete the institution application or the authorized admissions process for the selected course. Prepare the academic records and course-specific supporting documents requested by admissions. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£16,500 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	ICRGU at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Faculty or school	School of Engineering (RGU progression)
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	A 1,000 GBP STEM award may apply to Computing, Engineering and related subjects. ICRGU also publishes a 10% Navitas sibling fee discount, subject to proof, eligibility and institutional approval. Specific STEM and healthcare awards apply to the 2026/27 cycle and need reconfirmation for later intakes.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
14 Dec 2026
31 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.58 years.