PgDip Professional Doctorate at Robert Gordon University

Entry requirements

Academic Qualifications Normal entry requirements are a Masters degree or first or upper second class honours degree in the relevant subject discipline from a UK or overseas University, or degree equivalent qualification, subject to the approval of Robert Gordon University. In addition to satisfying one of the academic requirements, you must also satisfy all of the Experience, Language and Writing Skills requirements. Experience and Writing Skills A minimum of three years relevant professional experience within the applicant's sector; Applicants must evidence that they are currently in a position to (or aspiring) to influence change at organisational, industry or national level; and; Good writing skills as exhibited by a research proposal (2,000 words maximum) setting out clearly the research problem (what), justification for the research (why) and the proposed research methodology (how). Guidance on writing this outline can be obtained from the Graduate School . If unsure whether you meet any of the requirements, please contact the Graduate School for clarification. Application review The course leader shall have discretion to review all applications not meeting entry requirements, and to make the final decision on suitability of each candidate for admission in line with the University’s general admission requirements. Find out more from the Graduate School All international students for whom English is not their first language, must provide evidence of linguistic ability at a minimum of IELTS 6.5 (in each component) or accepted equivalent. In order to undertake a research degree, it is essential that you can read and interpret academic journal articles, communicate effectively and write at a doctoral level.