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Diploma of Communication, Marketing and Media

International College Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
0.58 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

First year of an RGU communication, Marketing and media degree taught at ICRGU for international students.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply marketing and communication concepts. Analyze customer and market information. Develop evidence-based brand and campaign strategies. Use digital and research tools. Communicate marketing recommendations professionally.

Career outcomes

Marketing Specialist
Brand Manager
Digital Marketing Specialist
Market Research Analyst
Communications Manager

Curriculum

Year 1 of an RGU degree taught at ICRGU over two semesters. Modules: Marketing
Business Perspectives
The Financial Environment
People Management
Introduction to Economics
International Management
Digital Context of Business
Sustainable Business. 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
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL iBT 80
Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Passport or government identification
Academic transcripts
Secondary school certificate or equivalent
English or teaching-language proficiency evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
Identification
supporting documents. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£15,500 GBP
Application fee	£225 GBP
Deposit	£5,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	ICRGU at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Faculty or school	School of Creative and Cultural Business
Department	Marketing and Communications
Teaching language	English
Credit value	35,120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible international applicants; Award availability, Criteria, And funding levels depend on the program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
14 Dec 2026
30 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
14 Dec 2026
30 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.58 years.