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Diploma of Surveying

International College Robert Gordon University

  • Aberdeen, United Kingdom
  • 0.58 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

First year of an RGU surveying 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

  • Develop academic literacy and study skills for progression. Apply subject knowledge relevant to the intended degree pathway. Use research and referencing conventions. Communicate effectively in academic contexts. Demonstrate independent learning and university readiness.

Career outcomes

  • Academic Pathway Coordinator
  • Student Success Assistant
  • Academic Support Officer
  • Education Program Assistant
  • Learning Support Assistant

Curriculum

  • Year 1 of an RGU degree taught at ICRGU over two semesters. Modules: Building Design
  • Building Technology
  • Built Environment Communication
  • Surveying Methods
  • Economics for the Built Environment
  • Detailing and Specification. 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

  1. Review the program entry requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. Identification
  3. 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£16,500 GBP
Application fee£225 GBP
Deposit£5,000 GBP

Program details

CampusICRGU at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Faculty or schoolScott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment
DepartmentAcademic Pathways
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value35,120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteScholarship 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

    September 2027

    Apply by

    14 Dec 2026

    30 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.58 years.