QMU Undergraduate Prospectus 2011

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QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY, EDINBURGH

If you join QMU in 2011, you’ll become part of
a friendly, supportive university focused on providing
you with the skills you need for your future career
based at an innovative new campus.
www.qmu.ac.uk
Contact Details
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to apply or with any application
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Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
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UNIVERSITY, EDINBURGH
Scottish Charity No. SC002750. UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2011
UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2011

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CONTENTS
Principal’s Introduction 1 SOCIAL SCIENCES
QMU at a Glance 2&3 Health Psychology Case Study 56
Inspiring New Campus 4–9 Health Psychology 58
Edinburgh 10 & 11 Psychology 59
The Campus Neighbourhood 12 & 13 Psychology and Sociology 60
QMU Accommodation 14 & 15
Library, IT and AV Services 16 HEALTH
Sports and Recreational Clubs 17 Podiatry Case Study 62
Students’ Union and Welfare 18 & 19 Applied Pharmacology 64
Student Services 20 & 21 Health and Social Care 67
Opportunities to Meet Us 22 Dietetics 68
QMU Welcomes College Students 23 Human Biology 69
Life after Graduation 24 Nursing 70
Nutrition 71
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Occupational Therapy 72
International Student Case Study 26 Occupational Therapy Case Study 73
QMU Welcomes International Students 28 & 29 Physiotherapy 74
International Links and European Union 31 Podiatry 75
Diagnostic/Therapeutic Radiography 76
BUSINESS, ENTERPRISE AND MANAGEMENT Post Registration Courses: INDEX
Hospitality and Tourism Management Case Study 32 BSc Podiatry Conversion/Radiography/
Business Management 34 Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Conversion 77 P (continued) U
Consumer Studies 36 Speech and Language Therapy 78 Post-Registration Courses: UCAS (and on all
Consumer Studies Case Study 37 BSc Podiatry Conversion/ course pages) 87, 90, 92
Events Management 38 PRODUCTION, DRAMA & PERFORMANCE Radiography/Occupational
Events Management Case Study 39 Costume Design and Construction 82 Therapy and Physiotherapy
Y
Hospitality and Tourism Management 40 Conversion 77
Drama and Performance 83 Young Students Bursary 94
International Hospitality Management 41 Stage and Screen 84
International Hospitality Management Case Study 42 Acting for Stage and Screen 85 Q
Marketing Management 43 QMU Advance 20
Marketing and Retailing Joint Degree Case Study 44 FURTHER INFORMATION Qualifications
Retail Management 45 Application and Selection 87 (European Union) 88
Tourism Management 46 Applying to QMU 88 & 89 Qualifications (International) 29
Important Information 90 & 91
Qualifications (UK)
MEDIA, CULTURE & COMMUNICATION UCAS Tariff 92 & 93 (and on all course pages) 92, 93
Film and Media Case Study 48 Student Finance 94 & 95
Film and Media 50 How to Get to Our Campus 96 & 97
Film and Media Case Study 51 Useful Contacts 98 R
Media 52 Notes 99 Diagnostic/Therapeutic
Public Relations and Marketing 53 Index 100 & 101 Radiography 76
Public Relations and Media 54 Retail Management 45
Public Relations and Media Case Study 55
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For the full index, please see pages 100 & 101 Scholarships 28
Speech and Language
Therapy 78
Sport 17
Stage and Screen 84
Study abroad 29
Student Services 20 & 21
Students’ Union 18 & 19
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Terms and conditions 90
Travel 6, 11, 12, 96, 97
TOEFL 29
Tourism Management 46
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HELLO: PRINCIPAL’S INTRODUCTION
I would like to wish you a get lost in the crowd. Our

very warm welcome to this approachable staff plan the OUR MISSION:
prospectus. Having joined
Queen Margaret University as
most appropriate support for
each student, ultimately helping TO ENHANCE THE
Principal in 2009, I am delighted
to be part of this vibrant, modern
you reach your potential.
QUALITY OF LIFE AND
and exciting university that
provides such a supportive
Our approach to learning and
teaching is student centred and
SERVE COMMUNITIES
learning environment to its
students. In my time here I have
we will do our utmost to equip
you with the expertise you need
THROUGH EXCELLENCE
been impressed by the genuine to build a successful and fulfilling AND LEADERSHIP IN
sense of community spirit. I do
hope that if you choose to visit
career. Many of our students
become accomplished leaders VOCATIONALLY AND
us at one of our open days or
come to study with us, that you
in their chosen field. As a
vocationally focused university, PROFESSIONALLY
receive as warm a welcome as
I have done.
our courses are designed to
ensure that our graduates are
RELEVANT EDUCATION,
Queen Margaret University is
highly employable with skills
which are sought after by the
RESEARCH AND
a very special place. Our high
quality learning and teaching is
public, private and commercial
sectors.
CONSULTANCY, AS
supported and complemented A UNIVERSITY WHICH
by our research activity. A high
proportion of our academics
Our purpose-built campus,
which opened in 2007, will IS OUTWARD LOOKING
participate in research and our
specialist research centres have
provide you with all the facilities
you need to succeed. The
AND COMMITTED
gained worldwide recognition.
We have the highest proportion
student focused design
encourages collaborative
TO INNOVATION,
of research active staff of all the
‘modern’ Scottish universities
working and offers a flexible,
modern, sociable and attractive
PARTICIPATION AND
and we perform at the highest
level in developing pioneering
environment in which live, learn
and relax.
LIFELONG LEARNING.
expertise that cuts across our
specialist fields – the health Relevant, dynamic, innovative,
professions, business, the distinctive and focused are all
arts and social sciences. This accurate descriptions of Queen
research activity ultimately Margaret University. We are small
ensures that students’ learning enough to get to know you but
is fresh and relevant. big enough to help take you
where you want to go. Come
We make a point of getting to and see what we have to offer.
know all our students and our You won’t be disappointed.
small size means that you won’t
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QMU
AT A
GLANCE
WE’RE FOCUSED ON PREPARING
YOU FOR A CAREER
WE OFFER A FRIENDLY CAMPUS
ENVIRONMENT
A BRAND NEW CAMPUS DESIGNED
FOR 21ST CENTURY STUDENTS
EASY ACCESS TO EDINBURGH’S
BUZZING CITY CENTRE
2
4000+ STUDENTS
93%* OF GRADUATES FIND WORK
OR GO ON TO FURTHER STUDY
(*SOURCE: HESA 2008)
6 MINUTES BY TRAIN FROM

EDINBURGH CITY CENTRE
A STUDENT-CENTRED APPROACH
TO LEARNING
INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS
…FROM WORK-BASED LEARNING
TO AN ONLINE VIRTUAL LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
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INSPIRE: AS A STUDENT JOINING

QMU IN 2011, YOU CAN ENJOY THE
SUPERB FACILITIES AT OUR PURPOSE-
BUILT NEW CAMPUS. YOU WILL JOIN
A VIBRANT UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY,
WITH ALL THE BENEFITS OF CENTRAL
EDINBURGH JUST A SHORT JOURNEY
AWAY, AND THE SEASIDE TOWN OF
MUSSELBURGH ON YOUR DOORSTEP.
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Photos: Around campus
QMU’S INSPIRING NEW CAMPUS
SUPERB NEW A PURPOSE-BUILT GETTING TO THE NEW

CAMPUS FACILITIES STUDENTS’ UNION AND CAMPUS
The new campus, which SPORTS FACILITIES Situated right beside
opened in autumn 2007, is a The Students’ Union includes Musselburgh station, the
vibrant new academic village plenty of social spaces, a café, campus is very easy to reach
with high-tech buildings and an events area and a games by train. The rail service from
attractive landscaped spaces, room. During your free time Edinburgh Waverley takes
featuring an innovative learning as a student at QMU, you can around six minutes. The
resource centre at the heart make use of sports facilities campus is also a short walk
of the development, which situated by the union including from Newcraighall station on
combines IT and library a multi-purpose sports hall, the cross-rail line (which serves
services. The campus design fitness suite, aerobic/dance West Lothian and Stirlingshire).
takes full account of the needs studio, an outdoor all-weather There are frequent bus services
of 21st century students and pitch and a trim track which to the area from central
of the specific requirements runs around the site. Edinburgh, taking around
of QMU’s students. Examples 30 minutes. Night buses
of this are the multi-purpose MODERN STUDENT also serve the area.
laboratories and clinics, which RESIDENCES
support the learning of students 800 on-campus rooms Very few students have
of the allied health professions, provide modern, purpose- the opportunity to study in
and the studio theatre, where built accommodation streamlined, modern facilities
all students can enjoy for undergraduate and like those available at QMU’s
performances put on by drama postgraduate students. new campus – you can be
students. And of course, there These rooms are en-suite one of them.
is appropriate disabled access with shared kitchen and
to residences and academic lounge facilities. Rooms feature
buildings. There is plenty of internet connection points.
green space to enjoy and
you will find the new campus
conveniently situated for leisure
and shopping facilities. The
centre of Musselburgh, an
attractive seaside town on
the eastern edge of Edinburgh,
is a short walk away, as is
the extensive Fort Kinnaird
shopping complex.
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Photo: The Learning Resource Centre 7

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EXCITE: EDINBURGH –
THE PERFECT PLACE TO STUDY
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Photos: Around Edinburgh
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Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, SHOP ’TIL YOU DROP and many more. The Science A HOP SKIP AND JUMP
is amongst one of the most Edinburgh’s famous Princes and Folk Festivals take place in Transport links to Edinburgh are
beautiful and exciting cities Street, in the heart of the city spring and thousands of people excellent – you can easily head
in the world. Situated on the centre, offers major high come to Edinburgh from all north to spend a weekend skiing
central belt of Scotland, south street chains selling clothes over the world to be part of or hillwalking. You are only 45
of the Firth of Forth Estuary, the and shoes, records, books and the world’s largest party – minutes from Glasgow or 4
city is easily accessible from all electrical equipment and for Hogmanay – which helps to hours from London by train.
areas of the UK and beyond. more unique shops, look to celebrate the beginning of Air links are extensive – it takes
the city’s old town: a hive for the new year. just over an hour to get to Paris,
Edinburgh is never quiet. Each students, specialising in vintage Dublin or Amsterdam. In the city
year thousands of tourists clothing stores, boutiques selling If you are a sports’ fan, the city centre, the bus services are
descend on the city to attend creations from local designers, plays host to Scottish Premier excellent, providing frequent links
the famous International Festival independent record shops, League football, Six Nations both in and around the city.
or to take part in the famous poster shops, skate shops, rugby, ice hockey, golf, cycling
Hogmanay street party – one bookshops and piercing shops. and athletics events. There are For more information on
of the original and largest New also numerous leisure centres, Edinburgh, please view our
Year parties in the world. Visitors Further out of the city centre private health clubs, swimming film on student life at QMU
also come to the city to learn and right next to QMU’s new pools, a sports stadium, Europe’s at www.qmu.ac.uk
more about its history or trace campus is Fort Kinnaird, an largest dry ski slope, golf
their Scottish ancestry. It is jam outdoor shopping complex. courses, tennis courts, horse WANT MORE INFORMATION?
packed with historical sights – riding and much, much more. CONTACT THE MARKETING
the most popular being STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN A treat is also in store for dance OFFICE ON:
If the arts is your thing, Edinburgh T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
Edinburgh Castle. enthusiasts with a state-of-the-
E: MARKETING@QMU.AC.UK
has many multiplex cinemas, art facility at Dance Base offering
EAT, DRINK AND DANCE art-house cinemas, theatres an impressive variety of classes.
Edinburgh has an abundance and concert venues.
of restaurants, pubs, bars If you are seeking culture or
and clubs catering for every In the summer, the Edinburgh history, visit some of the major
taste possible. International Festival brings attractions including Edinburgh
music, dance, opera and theatre Castle, Holyrood Palace, the
to the city, while the Festival Royal Mile, the Whisky Heritage
Fringe offers every conceivable Centre, Royal Observatory and
art form, including street theatre, the new Scottish Parliament.
comedy and performances in all Edinburgh is also home to
manner of venues. There is also various art galleries and
the Film Festival, Jazz Festival, museums, all of which are
Military Tattoo, Book Festival, well worth a visit.
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Photos: (L-R) Musselburgh High Street, Musselburgh Harbour, Fort Kinnaird
SETTLE: THE CAMPUS NEIGHBOURHOOD

LOCATION TRANSPORT AND
Our campus is situated on DIRECTIONS THEATRE, SPORTS
the east side of Edinburgh, by
Musselburgh – just five miles
We aim to provide an
environmentally sustainable new CENTRE, SWIMMING
east of Edinburgh’s city centre. campus. To minimise car use,
much is being done to make
POOL, SHOPS,
Musselburgh is a pretty coastal it easy for staff and students SUPERMARKETS,
town. The centre of Musselburgh to use public transport links,
is 15 minutes walk from the There are showering and locker BEACH, RACECOURSE,
campus and has a great deal
to offer students: a theatre, a
facilities for cyclists taking
advantage of the National Cycle
HARBOUR,
sports centre with swimming
pool, numerous supermarkets
Network link into the campus.
See pages 96 & 97 for more
RESTAURANTS, PUBS,
and shops, a racecourse, two detail on transport links. LIBRARY, RIVERSIDE
golf courses, a harbour, a beach,
restaurants, pubs, a public WANT MORE INFORMATION? WALKWAYS, GOLF
library, riverside walks, a pitch
and putt course, a bowling
CONTACT THE MARKETING
OFFICE ON: COURSES, BOWLING
green, a public park and a T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
GREEN, MUSEUM
museum. The new campus
is also only a short walk from AND PARKLANDS
Fort Kinnaird, a large outdoor
shopping complex which
incorporates most high
street chain stores.
For those living on campus, and

who will need to buy groceries,
there is a small Scotmid store
only a 5 minute walk away.
There is also a Lidl, Aldi, Asda
and Tesco in close proximity.
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WE HAVE CREATED
AN ENVIRONMENTALLY
SUSTAINABLE NEW
CAMPUS
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JOIN, SLEEP, COOK,

CHILL, ENGAGE,
WASH, CONNECT,
SHARE, GROW,
ENTERTAIN, EVOLVE,
STUDY, ENJOY…
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RELAX: QMU ACCOMMODATION
Living in the halls of residence is the Accommodation Office

a great way to make new friends can provide helpful information Living on campus
and helps you settle in quickly
to student life.
and advice on how and where
to source private rental is very convenient.
accommodation in the
The new campus houses 800 surrounding area.
“You don’t have to worry about missing buses or waking up early to
brand new study bedrooms, get to classes on time. Plus, it gives you the opportunity to meet a
mostly in self-contained flats QMU is committed to providing lot more people as there are so many students in one cluster. There
for either 3, 4, 5 or 6 students a safe and a comfortable is also the added advantage of accessing the university’s facilities
sharing. Each flat has a kitchen environment that is easily with a lot more ease and frequency, eg the library and sports
and comfortable living area accessible for students with facilities to mention a few.”
and each bedroom is equipped disabilities. If you have a disability
with an en-suite shower and of any kind and are thinking of Nana Owusu Amanhyia, QMU Student
toilet, IT connections and well applying to live in the halls, it is
designed storage units. essential that the Accommodation
Office is fully aware in plenty of
As part of the university’s time of anything that may be
commitment to environmental required to ensure that your
sustainability, parking is not room is accessible or equipped
available for students staying as necessary for your stay.
in on-campus accommodation.
Although these photographs
It is very important that potential show rooms on campus,
students apply as early as they do not come with the
possible for a room in our halls bedspreads, curtains, cushions
as demand is traditionally very etc shown. Students must
high. Full details of the new provide their own bedding.
student accommodation are They must also provide their
available from the Accommodation own crockery, cookware and
Office. Prices start at £97.50* per cutlery items.
week for a single standard room.
For more information on
Should you choose to live in the accommodation, please view
halls of residence you will be at our film at www.qmu.ac.uk/
the heart of student life. The prospective_students/student_
student union and sports facilities accommodation.htm
will be a stone’s throw from your *Price correct at time of print (Feb 10).
accommodation, ensuring that
you can easily find ways to relax WANT MORE INFORMATION?
and have fun whilst you have PLEASE CONTACT THE
not got your head in the books. ACCOMMODATION OFFICE ON:
T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
If you chose to live off-campus,
E: ACCOMMODATION@QMU.AC.UK
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ABSORB: LIBRARY, IT AND AV SERVICES
LIBRARY SERVICES need to study through the INFORMATION SERVICES All rooms in the halls of
The Learning Resource Centre’s ‘Remote Desktop’ service. Information Services provides residence offer high speed
resources and facilities are an an integral part of learning within wired internet access and
essential support to the learning, The library service in the LRC is QMU. We assist your learning students may connect to this
teaching and research activities committed to providing a service activities by providing IT facilities with their own PCs or laptops.
at QMU. which is easy for all students across the institution.
and staff at the institution to Access to the majority of
Our innovative Learning use. Help and support for users Within our campus, the main IT applications and electronic
Resource Centre (LRC) forms is provided in person, by phone provision is housed in the state- resources is accessible
the heart of our new campus. and by email and help and of-the-art Learning Resource off-campus, wherever an
The LRC consists of a combined assistance is also provided Centre with 1,000 study spaces internet connection is available
facility for directed and self- via guides available in the LRC provided, most with access to and 24/7 via our ‘Remote
directed study, based on an to pick up or to print off from the QMU networked IT and Desktop’ service.
integrated library and information our website. research facilities via cutting
service provision. We have 1,000 edge thin-client technology. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
study spaces organised as a Our liaison librarians recognise Each terminal offers access to INFORMATION SERVICES, VISIT THE
mixture of silent study, group the importance of information up-to-date software including WEBSITE AT: WWW.QMU.AC.UK/IT
study areas, bookable group handling skills and work closely the latest Microsoft Office
study rooms, training rooms, with academic staff to make applications suite, subject EDUCATION RESOURCE
CENTRE
assistive technology, student sure you are trained in accessing specific specialist applications,
The Education Resource Centre
learning support and a the growing range of electronic internet and email access via our
(ERC) can be found on the lower
postgraduate study room, resources available to support own high speed network, high
floor of the LRC and facilities
network enabled for terminal you in your learning and research. quality printing, copying and
available include a TV studio,
or laptop access to electronic scanning and access to a variety
photographic and graphic
resources. In addition, the entire IT facilities are available 24/7, of academic and research
studios, video conference and
LRC is covered by a wireless so you are always able to facilities. Certain subject areas
video editing facilities. Centre
network for use with your own access our extensive electronic also offer specialised facilities
staff are also on hand to provide
laptop or one of our many loan resources. for laboratory and research
professional advice for all of the
devices. Access to books work – your lecturers or tutors
services on offer. In addition to
and journals, both print and Staff in the LRC also work will advise you where this
this, the ERC provides support
electronic, electronic resources closely with colleagues in is available.
for all the audio visual equipment
and audiovisual material to Student Services to ensure that
throughout the campus.
support courses and research students with disabilities have Full details and a range of
and different modes of study – equal access to resources information leaflets about
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
full-time and part-time, on-site through our dedicated assistive Information Services’ facilities THE ERC, VISIT THE WEBSITE AT:
and at a distance are provided technology area. are available on our website and ERC.QMU.AC.UK
here. Many of the resources extensive IT training materials will
available are accessible from FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT be available to you once you
wherever and whenever you THE LRC, VISIT THE WEBSITE AT: have matriculated.
WWW.QMU.AC.UK/LB
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PLAY: SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL CLUBS
SPORTS FACILITIES RECREATIONAL CLUBS Their successes on the field are

Students at the new campus AND SOCIETIES commendable, with our
can enjoy a variety of sports Our recreational clubs and footballers winning the Scottish
facilities on site. The emphasis is societies are an important part Universities’ shield and coming
on dry side sports and a variety of the Students’ Union, providing runner-up in the league three
of fitness classes which run you with a great opportunity times. We recently competed
throughout the day and at to meet new people and to try in the national fencing
weekends. The facilities include something completely different. championships where we
the following: reached the top 15. Our athletics
> a sports hall large enough The current list includes: and badminton teams also
to accommodate four snowboarding, men’s hockey, compete in both national and
badminton courts women’s Gaelic football, men international competitions.
> aerobics/excercise studio and women’s football, drama Across many sports, players
> state of the art fitness suite society, running club, boxing, have represented QMU at
> astro-turf (this area is the size badminton, basketball, comedy, both Scottish Universities’
of two 5-a-side football pitches Christian Union, dance, film, and full international level.
with the latest in synthetic hockey (women), musical theatre,
surfaces). netball, rugby, skiing and All clubs and societies are
volleyball. If your favourite activity suitable for every level of interest,
As a student, you have use isn’t listed, we can help you start whether you want to compete
of all of these facilities for your own club or society. at the highest levels or just keep
a nominal fee. in shape. The Students’ Union
The women’s Gaelic football subsidises these activities, so
For more information on our team won the British make the most of it while you can!
sports facilities, please view Championships in their inaugural
our film on student life at QMU year. Women’s basketball and WANT MORE INFORMATION?
at www.qmu.ac.uk hockey teams have enjoyed CONTACT THE STUDENTS’ UNION ON:
recent promotion and the men’s T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
E: SPORTS@QMU.AC.UK
WANT MORE INFORMATION? rugby and football teams are
CONTACT SPORTS ON: each vying for promotion
T: +44 (0)131 474 0000 this year.
E: SPORTSRECEPTION@QMU.AC.UK
Our teams are successful

enough to compete nationally
and large enough to
accommodate all standards.
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EAT, DRINK, DANCE,

REPRESENT, SPORT,
ACTIVITIES,
COMMUNICATE,
WELFARE…
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BELONG: STUDENTS’ UNION

AND WELFARE
STUDENTS’ UNION most importantly to meet your WELFARE POINT SERVICE

As a student at QMU, you are peers in a social environment. Welfare is one of the SU’s core
automatically a member of the Higher education is not just functions. The SU and the SU’s
Students’ Union (SU). geared towards academic Welfare Point Service can
success. support you. Advice can range
The Union at the new campus over finance, housing, social or
is a purpose built flexible facility The SU offers a variety of cultural issues or we can lend
for all students to relax, socialise, activities and entertainment a listening ear to any problem.
volunteer, receive advice and that you can get involved in, All advice and support is free,
take part in extra curricular including: impartial and strictly confidential.
activities. The building houses a > cultural events celebrating
multi-purpose bar and nightclub the diversity at QMU; REPRESENTATION
area, as well as an unlicensed > student newspaper; Election time is the chance to
café on the ground floor. > training sessions; express your views and choose
The upstairs of the building > sports clubs; your representatives for the next
has a volunteer space, student > societies and year. Alternatively you can run
executive offices and the > functions. for a post and represent the
Welfare Point Service. interests of all QMU students.
Our sports teams have had The President and Vice
It may surprise you to learn recent notable successes in President (both full-time
that the SU is more than just a fencing, rugby and basketball. sabbatical positions) represent
bar, although it does obviously We now have a variety of you on an endless number
provide a great place for different sports clubs in BUSA of committees both within
students to meet. The most (British Universities Sports the Union and within the
important service the SU Association) leagues as well University.
provides is representation. as several, social teams, and
Through the elected officer there is sure to be something WANT MORE INFORMATION?
team, headed by the President to suit your sporting taste. CONTACT THE STUDENTS’
UNION ON:
and the full-time support staff,
T: +44 (0)131 474 0000 OR
the Union represents students’ The SU tries to communicate
E: UNION@QMU.AC.UK
views at institutional, regional with students through different
and national level. The SU is media – including the free
an autonomous organisation, student newspaper (the Echo),
independent from QMU, which the website, email and posters
works to ensure you get the for news on what is going on.
best services possible. Freshers’
Week is a great chance for you
to get involved with the SU and
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SUPPORT: STUDENT SERVICES

Student Services offers support such as note-takers or on weekdays during term-time For more information or to
prospective and current students individual dyslexia tutors where and access to our local partner discuss any aspect of student
easy and equitable access appropriate. If you would like NHS Medical Practice if you live support, you can contact us
to a range of high quality, to further information, please on campus or locally. both before and after you apply.
professional services that contact the Disability Adviser
provide information, guidance as soon as possible. Employability is high on QMU’s WANT MORE INFORMATION?
and support designed to agenda and our Careers and CONTACT STUDENT SERVICES ON:
enhance your experience Our Transition & Pre-Entry Student Employment Service T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
E: STUDENTSERVICES@QMU.AC.UK
of life at QMU and help Guidance adviser provides pre- staff is here to help. You may
you achieve your goals. entry guidance for prospective know which career you are
students, answering queries aiming towards, or may be EFFECTIVE LEARNING
The Student Services team on studying at higher education uncertain which direction you SERVICE
knows just how important it is for level. Mature students can opt will take or what your options Many students want to develop
you to get access to up-to-date into QM Advance – a short are. Career interviews, class their learning strategies and skills
and relevant information – pre-induction course that helps seminars (eg CV writing and for university study. The Effective
whether it’s about funding, ensure that new mature students interview technique) and practical Learning Service supports
bursaries, childcare, disability- have a smooth transition into workshops bring you closer to you to do this throughout your
related issues, or other aspects QMU as they embark on their making career decisions and course. Informal workshops on
of studying at QMU. This is why chosen course. preparing you for employment. study skills are available, as are
we have a comprehensive The careers resource area one-to-one appointments for
approach to support and advice, QM Connect Mentoring contains current employer individual guidance and advice.
and trained staff who can meet Scheme offers new students directories, plus information on We also provide specialist
with you to discuss issues in a the opportunity to be matched a wide range of different careers, English language support
confidential and accessible way. with a trained mentor. Mentors work experience, voluntary work, for international students.
are current students in Years self-employment, postgraduate You can browse through the
Staff in the Disability Service Two, Three or Four who have study, studying and working study resources at our base
aim to effectively support volunteered to support other abroad. in the LRC and drop-in for
disabled students so that they students. We seek to recruit a quick chat.
can participate fully in their mentors who are studying the Our JobShop provides a
WANT MORE INFORMATION?
studies and in mainstream same or a similar subject to one-stop shop for all of your
EFFECTIVE LEARNING SERVICE ON:
university life. We warmly yourself, but cannot guarantee part-time, seasonal or temporary T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
welcome contact from disabled this. Mentors and mentees meet employment needs. A dedicated E: ELS@QMU.AC.UK
applicants and students regularly to discuss a variety resource for all QMU students,
including those with sensory of issues. it provides a wide variety of
impairment, medical conditions, employment opportunities,
mobility difficulty, mental health To fulfil your potential as a whether related to your course or
difficulty and specific learning student, it is important to simply to earn some extra cash.
difficulty such as dyslexia. consider your health and well-
Working closely with a network being. We support you in this Our Student Funding adviser
of key academic staff, we can through our campus-based provides information on funding
offer reasonable adjustments Medical and Counselling to support you while you are
and assessment arrangements; Services that are easily studying, for example on student
provide guidance for eligible accessed and confidential. loans, bursaries, tuition fees
students about Disabled Trained counsellors offer support and childcare/hardship funds.
Students’ Allowance funding with personal problems which See 94 & 95 for more information
and in some cases, undertake might affect your academic work, on finance.
in-house Needs Assessments; while our nurse offers a drop
arrange specific one-to-one in service and appointments
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ADVICE INFORMATION
AND GUIDANCE
ON: FINANCE;
DISABILITY; STUDENTS
WITH CHILDREN;
MATURE STUDENTS;
QMU ADVANCE;
LEARNING SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT;
MENTORING; CAREERS
SERVICE; STUDENT
JOBSHOP;
COUNSELLING
AND HEALTH…
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SAMPLE: OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET US

COME AND EXPERIENCE We will try our best to make CAMPUS TOURS CAREERS CONVENTION
WHAT QMU CAN your visit a very personal and If you are unable to attend our We attend a large number of
OFFER YOU informative experience. We open days, our campus tours Higher Education Conventions
Each year we hold events that are determined to make sure offer you another opportunity to across the UK and Ireland.
will give you a real insight into the that you do not leave with find out more about life at QMU. This provides you with the
courses offered by QMU, as well any unanswered questions. For more information about opportunity to find out more
as student life. So, whatever you Hopefully, your experience at our upcoming campus tours about the course you are
do, don’t miss the opportunity open days will help you to see contact the Recruitment and interested in and student life
to meet us! what a friendly and supportive International Liaison Office (RILO). at QMU. For more information
place QMU is. about when we might be in
OPEN DAYS 2010 PRESENTATIONS your area, visit our website.
THURSDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER Here is what some of our visitors The Recruitment Team are also
AND SATURDAY, 9 OCTOBER. thought about our recent open able to give presentations on WANT MORE INFORMATION?
days: a number of topics relating to CONTACT THE RECRUITMENT AND
If you are currently higher education. Whether it’s INTERNATIONAL LIAISON OFFICE ON:
T: +44 (0)131 474 0000 OR
contemplating your future and “THE STAFF WERE ALL a general topic like student
E: RILO@QMU.AC.UK
wondering which university or VERY FRIENDLY AND finance or a specific topic,
college course to choose, we APPROACHABLE.” such as the study of drama,
will be running open days that Vicki, London we will do our best to produce
go that extra mile to help you an interactive and interesting
make up your mind. “AFTER GOING TO THE presentation which should
OPEN DAY AT THE BRAND leave potential students with
At our open days, you will have NEW CAMPUS, IT MADE a greater understanding of the
the opportunity to: ME WANT TO ATTEND decisions they are facing. If you
> meet academics who will QMU EVEN MORE!” would like a member of the
talk to you about your choice Anthony, Edinburgh Recruitment Team to come to
of courses; your school or college to deliver
> see our fantastic new “THE CAMPUS IS AMAZING!” a presentation, please contact
purpose-built campus; Nicola, Glasgow us and we will do our best to
> meet and chat to students; accommodate your request.
> attend a range of information “I WENT TO OPEN DAY WITH
sessions and NO REAL INTENT TO STUDY
> find out more about issues AT QMU, BUT NOW I’VE SEEN
such as applying via UCAS, THE CAMPUS AND MET THE
accommodation and HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY
student finance. STAFF, I WILL DEFINITELY
CONSIDER IT NOW.”
At the 2010 open days we Jane, Dunfermline
will provide you with plenty of
information on our new campus WANT MORE INFORMATION?
and the opportunities it offers you. CONTACT THE MARKETING OFFICE ON:
Please continue to check our T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
website for updates and to book
OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR
your place.
FURTHER DETAILS WWW.QMU.AC.UK
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BEFRIEND: QMU WELCOMES

COLLEGE STUDENTS
Each year we welcome a wide 23% OF OUR ARE YOU ON AN ‘ACCESS If you are currently considering
range of students from further UNDERGRADUATE ENTRANTS TO UNIVERSITY’ returning to formal education
education colleges onto our HAVE GAINED DIRECT ENTRY PROGRAMME? and would like more information
degrees. These students may ON TO THE SECOND OR Many students apply to QMU on SWAP Access programmes
have a variety of qualifications THIRD YEAR OF A QMU after completing a recognised in the East of Scotland, contact:
including HNCs, HNDs, Highers DEGREE. Access course at college. Scottish Wider Access
or have completed Access to Programme – East (SWAPEast)
University courses. LINKS WITH COLLEGES 32% OF UNDERGRADUATE on 0800 731 0949 or
At QMU we have a range of ENTRANTS ARE AGED 21 swapeast@ed.ac.uk or
OR OVER. visit the website at
IN 2009, 25% OF OUR articulation agreements with
www.scottishwideraccess.org
UNDERGRADUATE ENTRANTS various Scottish Colleges.
CAME FROM FE COLLEGES. This means there is a formal Our individual course pages list
the common Access courses AT COLLEGE AND WANT
agreement between QMU and TO KNOW MORE?
DO YOU HAVE AN the college which will allow that you can use to apply for our
QMU staff regularly attend
HNC OR AN HND students from certain courses degrees. Remember, if you are
QUALIFICATION? information events held in
to progress into a specific degree studying an Access course that
If you have studied at HNC level in colleges to ensure that
at QMU. Depending on the is not listed you can call our
a specific subject area you may be prospective students have the
particular course you have Recruitment and International
able to progress into Year Two of opportunity to find out more
studied at college, you may be Liaison team to discuss
a degree programme in this area, about what we offer. We are
able to proceed directly into the your own situation. We also have
but if you wish to follow a different also happy to come to colleges
first year, second year or even a Mature Student Information
degree programme you may only to speak with small groups of
third year of a degree course at and Guidance Service based
be able to enter at first year level. students and staff. If you wish
QMU. Each case will be looked within Student Services.
to check when we will next be
at individually and will be based For further details of what this
If you have studied at HND level visiting your college or would like
on the discretion of QMU. service offers and information
in a specific subject area you to arrange for us to visit, please
on how to get in touch with
may be able to progress into contact our recruitment team.
Colleges we have articulation our Guidance Adviser, please
Year Three of a degree see page 20 (Student Services).
links with at present: WANT MORE INFORMATION?
programme in this area, but if QMU is a member of SWAPEast,
> Edinburgh’s Telford College CONTACT THE RECRUITMENT AND
you decide to follow a different a consortium of universities
> Stevenson College INTERNATIONAL LIAISON OFFICE ON:
degree programme you may and colleges throughout
> Jewel & Esk College T: +44 (0)131 474 0000 OR
only be able to enter at first the East of Scotland. The
> West Lothian College E: RILO@QMU.AC.UK
or second year level. consortium’s role is to promote
> Carnegie College
While we have tried to list > Perth College access to higher education for
relevant qualifications for entry > Adam Smith College adults with few or no formal
to our degree programmes it has > Elmwood College qualifications. QMU regularly
not been possible to mention all > Forth Valley College offers places on its degree
of those we can accept. If your > Borders College. courses to SWAP-East Access
course has not been mentioned students who satisfactorily
you can call or email our College QMU is currently in negotiation complete an appropriate Access
Articulation Officer (in the with other further education course at a college and who have
Recruitment and International colleges in relation to setting a satisfactory student profile.
Liaison Office) to get advice up new articulation links. Please contact our Guidance
about whether your course Adviser for further information.
would be suitable.
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ACHIEVE: LIFE AFTER GRADUATION
OUR GRADUATES KEEPING IN TOUCH extended family of fellow alumni

The QMU learning experience AFTER GRADUATION (former students) who are based
aims to help you become: At QMU we pride ourselves on all around the world. Our
> CONFIDENT AND SELF- being a close-knit community. students and graduates are
RELIANT, with the academic, The Development and Alumni QMU’s greatest assets. We are
professional and personal skills Relations Office has two proud of all you achieve, both
for successful personal and main roles. during your time here, and in the
career development years beyond. Wherever you are
> CREATIVE PROBLEM- The first is to ensure your in the world, and whatever you
SOLVERS who can bring relationship with QMU continues end up doing, we want to keep
together skills of enquiry, long after you graduate. The in touch with you and help
research evidence, and critical Development and Alumni Team ensure your memories of
analysis to investigate will keep you in touch with QMU last a lifetime.
problems and propose QMU through our QM News
solutions magazine, which is sent to over FOR MORE INFORMATION,
> POSITIVE CONTRIBUTORS 15,000 former students and PLEASE CONTACT THE
to building a just and supporters twice a year, and DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI
through the alumni section of OFFICE ON:
sustainable society
T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
> ADEPT AT USING MANY the QMU website. In addition,
E: ALUMNI@QMU.AC.UK
SOURCES OF INFORMATION we provide information to
to sift, create and share graduates wishing to organise
knowledge class reunions, and provide help
> PROFESSIONAL AND in contacting former classmates
ETHICAL EMPLOYEES as we appreciate that over time
with an understanding of how you can lose contact.
other fields relate to and work
with your own The Development and Alumni
> LIFELONG LEARNERS Relations Office is also active
who can reflect and build in securing support for special
on your experiences projects which are not covered
to achieve success. by our core funding. This
includes securing funds from a
variety of individual and corporate
benefactors, to support
scholarships, placements and
prizes for our current students.
When you become a QMU Photos: QMU graduates Edith Bowman,
graduate you will join an Ashley Jensen and Matt Baker
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INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
International Student Case Study 26 I have always found Tourism and Hospitality interesting and after
finishing high school in Zambia, I worked there as a hotel supervisor
QMU Welcomes International Students 28
for two years to get some experience in the industry.
International Links and European Union 31
I was really keen to study in Scotland because of the strong Scottish
culture, which is similar to home – with our men wearing kilts, but
only that our kilts are much longer. My uncle suggested Queen Margaret
University because it had a reputation for its hospitality and tourism
courses, it had a very modern campus, it’s got a good community
feel and it was one of the few universities in Edinburgh that offered
a management degree in both Tourism and Hospitality.
Words cannot describe what this international experience has been

like. I love QMU and it has opened up so many doors for me. I visited
the Scottish Parliament and got a chance to discuss some topics
with the Scottish MPs and I have also had the opportunity to be the
Students Union Events Officer, which in itself has exposed me to
so many people.
Support from lecturers at QMU is amazing. Because it is smaller than

most universities, you get much more personal contact from lecturers –
they know you by your name, always reply to any email queries and
are generally happy to assist in any way they can. As an international
student, I don’t feel lost or alone at QMU and there is a genuine
concern for all students’ welfare.
I am currently in my second year and am soon to embark on my first

placement on the course. I’m really looking forward to this experience
and I’m sure it will help me significantly in my future career. I currently
have a part-time job in a hotel and I have utilised all the skills that
I have gained on the course – many which can be applied even
in other industries.
After I graduate, I would like to do a Masters and hopefully a PHD

here at Queen Margaret University. I strongly feel that it is a fantastic
university for anyone, including mature students, and from what I hear
from friends in other courses such as speech therapy, they all love
the university too. I would strongly recommend that anyone wishing
to go to university seriously considers QMU because you gain so
much, there’s a good atmosphere and you get a quality education.
“WORDS CANNOT Matauka Yeta

DESCRIBE WHAT BA (Hons) Hospitality and Tourism Management
THIS INTERNATIONAL (see page 40)
EXPERIENCE HAS
BEEN LIKE”
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WANT TO BE A HIGH FLYER?
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EMBRACE: QMU WELCOMES

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
With some 15% of our > International students stay and work in Scotland for support with personal problems
undergraduate students joining induction day offering practical two years, can be found at which might be affecting your
us from over 65 countries, we advice and information on www.scotlandistheplace.com academic work. Student
are keen to ensure that you are making the most of your time Services can be contacted
given a warm, friendly welcome. at QMU SCHOLARSHIPS on +44 (0)131 474 0000.
Our small size allows us to offer > Tour of the city of Edinburgh A number of partial scholarships
an approachable, responsive where you can meet all our are available to self-funding CONTEMPLATION ROOM
and understanding service. new international students students for both undergraduate There is a room at the campus
> Regular social events and postgraduate study. which is open to all students for
We recognise that studying throughout the academic Information on these, which are prayer and quiet contemplation
in a different country is often year worth £2,000 each, is sent out and designed to reflect the multi-
a totally new experience for > Continuous international alongside an offer of a place. faith nature of the staff and
international students and so student support for issues students at QMU.
we hold weekly surgeries to such as visas, welfare and MEDICAL SERVICES
ensure that you have access study issues. Medical and hospital treatment is LIVING IN EDINBURGH
to all the information you need available under the NHS to those Edinburgh is an established
to make your time at QMU ACCOMMODATION students who are resident in the international centre with a
enjoyable and successful. We guarantee accommodation UK for more than 3 months. reputation for academic
in our brand new on-campus These students must produce excellence that attracts students
With our new campus you halls of residence to international a valid visa which states from all over the world to its
can be sure that the facilities students for the first year of their the duration of study time. institutions. It is rich in Scottish
are specifically designed to study, provided you apply for Registration with the NHS history, culture and architecture
meet your needs and provide this in plenty of time. For more is available for this time only. and offers a unique opportunity
an excellent environment in information on accommodation, Students studying and resident to experience the ‘ancient and
which to study and to enjoy see page 15. for less than three months modern’ aspects of living in a
the best that studying in should organise health care distinguished European city.
Edinburgh has to offer. EMPLOYMENT insurance for the duration of
International students are their stay. A registered nurse is A wide variety of foods is
To help students settle in and normally allowed to work for up available on campus for advice available from specialist food
make the most of both their to 20 hours a week during term from 9.00am – 12.30pm during shops in the city, such as
studies and leisure time we offer: time, unless otherwise stated each semester and a doctor’s Chinese, Malay, Japanese
on your passport or visa appointment can be arranged and Halal foods. There are
ORIENTATION documentation and provided by the nurse. also places of worship for
PROGRAMME AND the employment meets certain many religions. A wide range
SOCIAL EVENTS criteria. QMU’s JobShop is open STUDENT ADVISORY of sport and leisure activities
The Recruitment and to all students and provides help SERVICES is available in and around
International Liaison Office and advice about employment The Student Services Edinburgh and there is easy
and the Students’ Union opportunities in Edinburgh. department offers a range of access to the surrounding
contribute to an orientation support to students on issues countryside and seaside.
programme and a range of FRESH TALENT: POST around careers, disability, health
social events including: STUDY WORK and funding, to assist you while Edinburgh is well connected by
> An arrival guide to help you Information on this popular you are studying. This includes air, road and rail to other major
settle in and to answer those scheme, which allows certain advice and information, individual cities within the UK including
pressing questions international students who interviews and workshops. Aberdeen, Glasgow, London,
have graduated to apply to The Counselling Service offers Manchester and Birmingham.
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QMU HAS A GROWING AND VIBRANT INTERNATIONAL

COMMUNITY THAT RICHLY CONTRIBUTES
TO DAILY LIFE
Internationally, Amsterdam, assessment of your qualifications, is worth six US study credits. You can contact us by post at:
Paris and Frankfurt are only please contact the Recruitment Normally, you take one to three Recruitment and International
one-and-a-quarter hours away and International Liaison Office double modules per semester – Liaison Office
by air with direct flights to the who will be able to offer advice. a total of 6 to18 credits. All Queen Margaret University,
USA, Canada and Dubai also credits are transferable to your Edinburgh
possible from Edinburgh and INTERNATIONAL home university on successful EH21 6UU
Glasgow airports. More links QUALIFICATIONS completion of your study. A GPA Scotland UK
are being added every few ACCEPTED BY of 3.0 is normally required for
months to reflect Scotland and QMU INCLUDE: entrance. Many students value Further information and
Edinburgh’s economic success > American High School the opportunity to come to study guidance is available on
and cultural diversity. Diploma with SAT or in Scotland for a single year. our website:
ACT scores In the Study Abroad Year www.qmu.ac.uk/prospective/
Indeed the city of Edinburgh > Canadian Certificates programme you choose the international
has frequently been voted the or Diplomas appropriate level from the range
‘best place to live in the UK’ > Chinese Senior Middle of English language modules The UK
and is the most popular tourist School Diploma and other academic subjects to
destination in the UK outside > Hong Kong Advanced suit your needs. Popular choices
London. You will undoubtedly Level Certificate include media, communication,
find that the quality of life > Japanese Senior High psychology and hospitality and
provides an excellent and safe School Diploma or Junior tourism. Cultural activities are Edinburgh
environment in which to study College Diploma also part of the programmes.
for your chosen degree. For > Taiwanese Senior High
Belfast
more information on Edinburgh, School Diploma or Junior ENGLISH LANGUAGE

see pages 10 & 11. College Diploma You will have to provide evidence Dublin
> Indian and Pakistan 10+2 of competence in both spoken

APPLICATIONS AND School Certificate (Division 1 – and written English. Each
QUALIFICATIONS 70% pass level) application will be judged Cardiff London
We recognise and warmly > International Baccalaureate on its own merits.

welcome most international and European Baccalaureate
school leaving certificates, > Malaysian STPM CURRENT
matriculation certificates, > Norwegian Vitnemal. REQUIREMENTS:
junior college and polytechnic Minimum undergraduate entry:
diplomas as standard entry Further information about TOEFL 550/213, TOEFL PBT
qualifications to our international entry requirements 550, CBT 213, iBT 79-80 or
undergraduate courses. Every on a country by country basis IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0
effort will be made to equate is available on our website. in each language skill). This is our
international qualifications with minimum entry level and some
UK standards of entry and offers STUDY ABROAD courses require a higher level WANT MORE INFORMATION?
SEMESTER OR YEAR of language proficiency. Please CONTACT THE RECRUITMENT
will be made on a like for like AND INTERNATIONAL LIAISON
We offer a wide selection of refer to the subject pages for
basis. Applications for entry to OFFICE ON:
study abroad programmes more information.
all years of our undergraduate T: +44 (0)131 474 0099
to American and Japanese
courses should be made through E: RILO@QMU.AC.UK
students. Each double module
the Universities and Colleges
of study is comprised of over
Admissions Service (UCAS) by
150 hours of study per semester
applying online at www.ucas.com.
(15 weeks). A double module
If you would like an initial
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WORKING IN
PARTNERSHIP
ACROSS THE
WORLD
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UNITE: INTERNATIONAL LINKS

AND EUROPEAN UNION
INTERNATIONAL LINKS exchange and study abroad refugees and asylum seekers Greece for performing arts,
QMU is well known for its programme that includes as well as with HIV Scotland. physiotherapy and mass
expertise in many areas of higher agreements with universities communication & media arts.
education. In recent years we in the USA, Canada, Germany, In 2008, QMU became the first Our staff have a good working
have been developing our France, Australia, Spain, Japan, UK university with a campus in knowledge of European systems
international links with overseas Sweden, Norway, Portugal, Singapore following the opening of education, and if you are
institutions and taking our Czech Republic and Latvia. of the QMU Asia campus, a joint interested in studying with us,
expertise abroad to deliver Our Health and Nursing venture between the university we would be delighted to hear
courses in our specialist specialists also have close and the Easy Asia Institute of from you. One very important
subjects. links with the Omayal Achi Management (EASB). The QMU point to remember is that
College of Nursing in Chennai, Asia campus currently offers students who are taking a full-
This has led to a series of India and colleges in Saudi programmes in hospitality and time course with us and who
agreements with international Arabia and Egypt. tourism management; business plan to graduate from that
institutions and means that many management; events course may be eligible to apply
of the courses we teach in The Institute for International management; and nursing. to have their tuition fees paid for
Scotland are now also taught Health and Development at them by the Student Awards
in various centres of learning QMU has an excellent reputation EUROPEAN UNION Agency for Scotland.
throughout the world. for the provision of postgraduate QMU has a very long and proud
education in international health, tradition of welcoming students WANT MORE INFORMATION?
Some of our agreements social development and from across the European Union. CONTACT THE RECRUITMENT
also mean that international population and reproductive Many of these students have AND INTERNATIONAL LIAISON
OFFICE ON:
students can come to QMU health to a wide range of come to study for the full length
T: +44 (0)131 474 0099
to study part, or all, of their participants from across the of a course. Others choose to
E: RILO@QMU.AC.UK
degree course. QMU is currently globe. Furthermore the Institute study with us for a shorter period
developing partnerships across provides research and technical of time to gain credits to put
the globe including universities assistance to a range of towards a programme of study
in Singapore, Greece and the international agencies, in their home country. With the
Gulf States. governments and international expansion of the European
and national non-government Union, QMU is expanding its
Academic partners in India organisations. There is ongoing links with partner universities
offer local students in Mumbai, work in Nigeria, Uganda, across the European states
Bangalore and Gurgaon the Cambodia, and the areas seeking to develop relationships
chance to study aspects of affected by the tsunami, which facilitate the highest
our Hospitality and Tourism especially Sri Lanka and mobility of student and
programme, we also have Indonesia. We are also academic exchange with the
a partner institute in Chur, undertaking work for WHO aim of enriching the knowledge
Switzerland. We have an and in the UK, have experience of all who participate. We have
active international student of working with programmes for links with IEK-AKMI in Athens,
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BUSINESS,
ENTERPRISE AND
MANAGEMENT
Hospitality and Tourism Management I had always enjoyed travelling and learning new languages, so I
Case Study 32 decided to study Tourism Management. However, once I had started,
I also really enjoyed the business and marketing subjects that were
Business Management 34 taught as part of the degree and in Years Three and Four, I was able
Consumer Studies 36 to “tailor make” my course by choosing more of these subjects as
electives. I was attracted to the “community” feel I got when I first
Consumer Studies Case Study 37
visited QMU and thought I’d perform better in this type of environment
Events Management 38 rather than at a large university where I’d just be a number!
Events Management Case Study 39
I was impressed that the subjects were not just theory based: getting
Hospitality and Tourism Management 40 practical industry experience was something I was keen to have,
International Hospitality Management 41 which other universities, in my opinion, do not offer to the same extent
International Hospitality Management and I was better equipped for the working environment as a result.
I completed my six month work placement in Cape Cod, Massachusetts,
Case Study 42 US, where I was a management trainee in a busy hotel and conference
Marketing Management 43 centre. This gave me the opportunity to fulfil my love of travelling and
Marketing and Retailing Joint Degree experiencing new cultures, while also receiving excellent training and
work experience in a country where hospitality and tourism training
Case Study 44 is recognised as being second to none.
Retail Management 45
I graduated with a 1st Class BA (Hons) in Hospitality and Tourism
Management and was soon appointed as marketing manager for
a leading UK food supplies company. During this role, I set up a
marketing department in the company and managed the company’s
marketing activity as a whole, as well as the marketing activity of a
telesales team of nine, and sales team of six. I then left this company
5 years ago and started a franchise company, Smart Cartridge, with
my business partner. I am now the international development director,
having taken a concept and built it into an internationally renowned
franchise brand with over 60 stores in 5 countries (UK, Ireland, Spain,
Portugal and the Dominican Republic) since starting to franchise.
The company continues to grow from strength to strength with

the addition of a concession in a UK high street retailer and the
development of a distribution arm for the distribution of our own
branded products. We are also preparing the company for a full listing
on the US stock market as part of our US expansion plans for 2007.
This year I was named as a finalist in the Entrepreneur of the Year
Awards which is part of the exclusive and renowned National Business
Awards. As one of the youngest females in franchising and owner of
one of Scotland’s fastest growing and successful franchise brands,
“GETTING PRACTICAL this was a fantastic achievement!
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE Suzie McCafferty

BA (Hons) Hospitality and Tourism Management
WAS SOMETHING (see page 40)
I WAS KEEN TO HAVE”
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BA/BA (Hons)
Business Management UCAS CODE:

N100 BA/BMGT
WHETHER YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING FOR SOMEONE ELSE DURATION OF COURSE:
OR STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS, THIS DEGREE AIMS TO GIVE 3/4 years
YOU THE MANAGERIAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO SUCCEED IN TODAY’S OUTCOMES:
BA/BA (Hons)
SERVICE SECTOR.
The degree is designed for those wishing to pursue careers in either STRUCTURE: COURSE COVERS:
the private or public sectors of the economy and, although providing The Business Management Year One
graduates with a full range of business skills, it is possible through degree was fundamentally • The business environment
reviewed in 2007 and although • Business economics
elective choices to signal to prospective employers a particular
retaining its modular structure, has • Markets and customers
interest in a specialist function of business such as marketing or
increased the range of elective • Foundations of marketing
human resource management. It has never been more important for • Elective choices
choice for students. In Years One
companies to employ highly qualified staff with good management
and Two, students study 80 credits
skills as well as sound professional expertise in the field. This course of core business modules and Year Two
aims to provide you with the knowledge you need to survive and have 40 credits of elective choice • Marketing in practice
succeed in today’s business environment. The course is structured from the full range of modules • Operations management
around the two key themes of management and personal skills. • Managing resources
offered by the School. In Year
• People in organisations
These themes are developed through a variety of teaching and Three students have 120 credits
• Elective choices
learning methods, including field trips, visiting speakers from the of prescribed business modules.
business world and exchange programmes with North American You can graduate on successful
Year Three
and European universities. The course content has been designed completion of Years One, Two and
• Strategic management
Three with an Ordinary degree
in response to the needs of business and to help further your career. • Human resource management
or return to graduate with an • Business management
Honours degree on successful consultancy
completion of Year Four. • New enterprise creation
• Logistics and supply chain
CAREERS: management
Various reports have highlighted
that there is an acute shortage of Year Four
TYPICAL ENTRY: ACCESS: business management skills. As • Business excellence
Scottish Higher: BBB (195 UCAS University Access to Arts, a result of this, graduates who • Sustainable consumption
Tariff points, see page 93) Business & Social Science and can fill this gap will be in a position • Contemporary issues
other relevant Access courses to choose from a wide range of • Research dissertation
A Level: BB or CDD (200 UCAS normally guarantee a place on interesting and challenging career
Tariff points, see page 93) this course opportunities. It is also possible to combine
Management with one of
Graduates with this degree will the following subjects:
SPECIAL: MORE INFO:
be able to pursue careers within • Consumer Studies
English at S/Intermediate2/GCSE. Admissions
the following areas: (N101 BA/Bus);
Mathematics at S/Intermediate2/ Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
• Buying and merchandising • Events Management
GCSE is recommended Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
• Marketing (N101 BA/Bus);
• Sales management • International Hospitality
HNC/D ENTRY: ACADEMIC DISABLED
• Financial services (N101 BA/Bus);
Year Two Direct Entry: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR: • Marketing
• HNC/D Business Alison Galloway • Operations management
(NN25 BA/Mng Mkt);
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 • Human resource management
• Retailing
Year Three Direct Entry: Email: agalloway@qmu.ac.uk • Running own small business
(N101 BA/Bus);
• HND Business • Accountancy
• Tourism
Other relevant HNC/HND subjects • Research
(N101 BA/Bus)
will be considered.
In addition, students may progress For further information on
INTERNATIONAL to study for a higher degree Joint Degrees, contact:
BACCALAUREATE: (MSc, MBA and PhD). Alan McDonald
26 points Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
Email: amcdonald@qmu.ac.uk
IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE:
195 UCAS Tariff points at level C2
or above
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BA/BA (Hons)
Consumer Studies UCAS CODE:

N980 BA/Cons
THE CONSUMER IS CRUCIAL TO EVERY BUSINESS. CONSUMER STUDIES IS ABOUT DURATION OF COURSE:
HOW CONSUMERS OPERATE, AND HOW GOODS AND SERVICES CAN BE MANAGED 3/4 years
TO PROVIDE TOP QUALITY AND FULL SATISFACTION IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD. OUTCOMES:
BA/BA (Hons)
The BA Consumer Studies at Queen Margaret University gives you STRUCTURE: Year Two
the opportunity to study subjects which are relevant to all of us in This is a three or four year modular • Consumer law
the modern world: what our rights are when we buy goods and course over two semesters per • Food marketing
services, the way businesses use marketing techniques to sell year. The course provides a rich • Managing resources
range of consumer modules • People in organisations
to us, and how we can make consumption sustainable in a time
designed to enable breadth and • Consumer protection
of environmental threat.
depth of study. As the course environment
You’ll learn about law, management and business, and have the
progresses, you will also develop • Two option choices eg food and
chance to explore in depth the worlds of fashion and food. From your knowledge of food, fashion, beverage project management
government policy to behavioural psychology, you’ll understand consumer affairs and business. or new enterprise creation
the influences shaping the buying decisions each of us make Through option choice, you will
on a daily basis. And with our practical, applied approach, you’ll be able to select other modules Year Three
develop the kind of transferable skills that will help you succeed of interest for your future career. • Sustainable consumption
at University and in life. The Honours Project in Year Four is • Customer service
The BA Consumer Studies is deliberately vocational – we want a major piece of original research, • Fashion marketing
you to learn what you need to succeed in your chosen career. for which you will be thoroughly • Strategic management
prepared by your earlier studies. • Business and management
Among other career options, we offer the only degree in Scotland
consultancy and research
accredited by the Trading Standards Institute, and our graduates
CAREERS: • Two option choices eg food
are also eligible to apply for postgraduate teacher training in
Examples of recent graduate marketing or advanced
Home Economics. employment include: consumer law
• Customer services manager
• Money adviser Year Four
• Home economics teacher • Contemporary issues
TYPICAL ENTRY: ACCESS: • Food quality assurance manager in consumer policy
Scottish Higher: BBB (195 UCAS University Access to Arts, • Trading standards officer • Cultures of consumption
Tariff points) Business & Social Science and • Manager in John Lewis • Business excellence
other relevant Access courses • Fashion buyer • Research methods
A Level: BB or CDD (200 UCAS normally guarantee a place • Food product developer • Dissertation
Tariff points) on this course in Marks & Spencer
• Manager of a Citizens’ It is also possible to combine
SPECIAL: MORE INFO: Advice Bureau Consumer Studies with one
English at S/Intermediate2/GCSE. Admissions • Graduate trainee, Scottish of the following subjects:
SQA Advanced Higher and GCE Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 Enterprise • Events Management;
Advanced Higher or A Level Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk • University research assistant • International Hospitality
qualifications in appropriate • Lecturer (N101 BA/Bus);
subjects may be considered for ACADEMIC DISABLED • Complaints investigator, Office • Management
credit purposes or for possible STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR: of the Scottish Public Sector (N101 BA/Bus);
entry into Year Two of the course Please contact Business, Ombudsman • Marketing
Enterprise and Management • Consumer adviser, local (NN92 BA/Con Mng);
HNC/D ENTRY: School Office government • Retailing
Year Two/Three Direct Entry: Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 (NNX2 BA/Con Ret);
• HNC/D Consumer & COURSE COVERS: • Tourism
Management Studies. Year One (N101 BA/Bus)
Other relevant HNC/HND subjects • Consumer behaviour
may be considered. • Introduction to the consumer For further information
society on Joint Degrees, contact:
INTERNATIONAL • Foundations of marketing Alan McDonald
BACCALAUREATE: • Foundations of management Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
26 points • Two option choices eg history Email: amcdonald@qmu.ac.uk
and concepts of hospitality and
IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE: food or business economics
or above
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I first found out about QMU through hotel and catering circles as I had a part-time job in a hotel whilst in my final year at school. My
intended career path was to go into hotel management, and I originally applied for that course at QMU, however, at the last minute,
I discovered the BA in Applied Consumer Studies with Retail Business and switched to that since it appeared to give students
wider options.
During my first year of the course, a Trading Standards Officer paid my year a visit and lectured us on his role. I was instantly hooked
and in my second year, I undertook a work placement with the Trading Standards Office in Perth (where I’m from). They were a great
bunch of professionals and helped me enormously and from then on that’s what I wanted to do.
After graduating from Queen Margaret, I got a job as Trainee Trading Standards Officer for Strathclyde Regional Council – I was one
of 950 applicants for 4 posts!!! In part, I think the fact I went to QMU and had tailored my degree towards the profession enabled
me to get my foot in the door! Whilst there, I also undertook the Diploma in Trading Standards – which was tough going but I was
to survive the test! On qualification, I moved from Strathclyde back to Edinburgh as a fully fledged Trading Standards Officer and
specialised in consumer credit legislation, going on to head that particular team. I am now the Consumer Protection Group Manager
for North Tyneside Council. The Council serves a population of 190,000 and I am responsible for managing a family of regulatory
services including; Building Control, Environmental Health, Licensing, and Trading Standards. I aim to keep improving and
developing professionally and I’d like to do an MBA at some point.
Looking back at my QMU days, the course encouraged me to look beyond the text books and apply theory to practical situations.
This equipped me with the skills that would be required in real-life situations and I wouldn’t be where I am today without having done it.
Colin MacDonald
BA Applied Consumer Studies (now BA Consumer Studies)
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BA/BA (Hons)
Events Management UCAS CODE:

N291 BA/EV
EVENTS MANAGEMENT IS CONCERNED WITH THE DESIGN AND DURATION OF COURSE:
MANAGEMENT OF SUCCESSFUL EVENT OPERATIONS. IT ENCOMPASSES 3/4 years
ACTIVITIES AND OCCASIONS THAT RANGE FROM FESTIVALS TO MUSIC, OUTCOMES:
BA/BA (Hons)
SPORTING AND ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS.
The need for people to celebrate or mark events of significance is no STRUCTURE: Year Two
new phenomenon. However, in the 21st century, the number, scale This is a three or four year modular • Events project management
and complexity of national and international events taking place has course over two semesters per • Principles and practices of
increased enormously. These events are organised by businesses year. On completion of Year Two, events management
you may undertake a 16 week • Managing resources
to promote and market products or to reward and motivate staff.
paid placement in industry. This • People in organisations
Governments and other organisations are also increasingly using
invaluable work experience can • An elective choice
events to support a range of policy objectives from encouraging
take place either in the UK or
tourism, regenerating communities and stimulating local economies overseas. Single semester study Year Three
to arousing civic pride and celebrating sporting and cultural exchange agreements exist with • Recreating the city: events,
occasions. However, with the increasing scale of the events industry universities in the USA, France, image and regeneration
and the diversity and range of the dimensions of events operations, Germany and Spain. • The risk society: events policy
the industry has required an increasingly professional approach. The and law
professional events manager requires an understanding of planning, CAREERS: • Strategic management
management, logistics, legal issues, budgeting, staging, marketing, Students graduating with a degree • Business consultancy
promotions and evaluation, as well as understanding the impact of in events management will have • An elective choice
the necessary skills, knowledge
events on host communities. Your studies focus on the nature and
and experience to seek Year Four
characteristics of events and their design and management.
management trainee, junior • Strategic directions:
management or supervisory commercialisation, culture
positions in a full range of festivals & (re)presenting events
and events organisations. • Development and issues
In addition, graduates can in global events
enter careers in events • Business excellence
TYPICAL ENTRY: ACCESS: research/management • Dissertation
Scottish Higher: BBB (195 UCAS University Access to Arts, with national, local authority
Tariff points, see page 93) Business & Social Science and or voluntary organisations. For further information please
other relevant Access courses refer to the School of Business,
A Level: BB or CDD (200 UCAS normally guarantee a place on Possible careers in this field are in: Enterprise and Management
Tariff points, see page 93) this course • Cultural festival management website:
• International conference www.qmu.ac.uk/faculties_
SPECIAL: MORE INFO: management schools/bus_enterprise.htm
English and Mathematics at Admissions • Large scale sporting events
S/Intermediate2/GCSE are Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 management It is also possible to combine
recommended Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk • Corporate hospitality Events Management with one of
management the following subjects:
HNC/D ENTRY: ACADEMIC DISABLED • Music and entertainment • Consumer Studies;
Year Two Direct Entry: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR: management • International Hospitality;
• HNC Events Management Please contact Business, • Fundraising • Management;
Other relevant HNC subjects Enterprise and Management • Sports and leisure management • Marketing;
will be considered. School Office on • Retail management
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 COURSE COVERS: • Tourism
Year Three Direct Entry: Year One
• HND Events Management • Introduction to events For further information on
• Cultural management and Joint Degrees, contact:
INTERNATIONAL events tourism Alan McDonald
BACCALAUREATE: • Foundations of marketing Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
26 points • Foundations of management Email: amcdonald@qmu.ac.uk
• An elective choice
or above
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When I finished high school, I wasn’t immediately ready to further my studies straight
away and decided to travel to Bostwana where I spent a few months doing voluntary
work. After this amazing experience, I spent a year working and then I moved to
Edinburgh to do an HNC in Acting and Performance at Edinburgh’s Telford College.
After completing my HND, I chose to study Events Management as it had been on
my mind and opted for QMU as its courses seemed to be quite practical and this
is what attracted me.
Now in my third year, the course so far has given a really good balance between
practical and theory. The modules are really interesting and provide lots of information
that is helpful in the business. All the lecturers are really helpful. A few are also really
well networked and therefore know when events jobs come up and let us know so that
we can apply and gain practical experience. In my second year, we had to do a work
placement and I applied to Historic Scotland to be part of their Events & Filming Team
and I have been there ever since. It’s a fantastic job and is the best experience I could
have asked for to help me with my future career. I feel very lucky, I mean, how many
people can say that they love their job?! There’s not a lot of event managers that
have a selection of spectacular castle to choose from for venues!.
After I graduate I plan to stay at Historic Scotland for a further year of so. I then want
to work with a company where I can travel across Britain (or further) with but I would
prefer to stay based in Edinburgh as I love it here.
Sandra Scott
BA (Hons) Events Management
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BA/BA (Hons)
Hospitality and Tourism

Management UCAS CODE:
NN28 BA/HTM
THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY BOTH IN THE UK AND INTERNATIONALLY IS CONSTANTLY DURATION OF COURSE:
SEARCHING FOR HIGHLY SKILLED INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE THE SKILLS, PERSONALITY 3/4 years
AND ABILITY TO MANAGE IN A DIVERSE RANGE OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM ARENAS. OUTCOMES:
BA/BA (Hons)
An explosive growth of leisure, travel and tourism over the past STRUCTURE: COURSE COVERS:
decade has led to an inevitable global expansion of the hospitality This is a three or four year modular Year One
and tourism industries which has made a significant contribution to course over two semesters per • Introduction to hospitality
national and global economies. This, in turn, has identified the need year. On completion of Year Two management
you also undertake a 16 week • History and concepts
for well educated and innovative managers. The hospitality and
paid placement in industry. This of hospitality and food (includes
tourism industries have evolved in many different ways and are
invaluable work experience can basic food preparation
characterised by growth, diversity, vitality and volatility within an
take place either in the UK or in industrial kitchens)
ever-changing world. The degree in Hospitality and Tourism overseas. Single semester study • Foundations of marketing
Management offers you an understanding of the nature of the exchange agreements exist with • Foundations of management
product itself; an understanding of the political, economic and universities in the USA, France, • An elective choice
social context, within which the production and consumption of Germany and Spain.
these products and services take place; an understanding of Year Two
the management and organisation involved in the provision and CAREERS: • Food and beverage project
consumption of the hospitality and tourism products and services; Graduates will have the necessary management (includes
and a range of specialist applications and skills such as law and skills, knowledge and experience advanced food preparation
to seek management trainee, in industrial kitchens)
understanding of the research process. In addition, you will have
junior management or supervisory • Supervised work experience
the opportunity to participate in the workplace through a period
positions in establishments that • Project planning
of industrial placement.
provide food and beverage and/or • Managing resources
accommodation within the tourism • People in organisations
industry or in companies that offer • An elective choice
food and accommodation as part
of a tourist attraction. Year Three
TYPICAL ENTRY: ACCESS: • Contemporary food and drink
Scottish Higher: BBB (195 UCAS University Access to Arts, Examples of recent graduate • Strategic management
Tariff points, see page 93) Business & Social Science and employment are: • Business consultancy
other relevant Access courses • Hotel general manager • An elective choice
A Level: BB or CDD (200 UCAS normally guarantee a place on • Events co-ordinator • Managing hospitality enterprises
Tariff points, see page 93) this course • Co-owner of small hotel • E-tourism
business • Sustainable hospitality and
SPECIAL: MORE INFO: • Sales and conference tourism management
English at S/Intermediate2/ Admissions co-ordinator
GCSE and Mathematics at Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 • Contract catering manager Year Four
S/Intermediate2/GCSE Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk • Conference and banqueting • Strategic issues in hospitality
recommended manager management
ACADEMIC DISABLED • Reservations administrator • Culinary cultures
HNC/D ENTRY: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR: • Proprietor of new tourism • Business excellence
Year Two Direct Entry: Please contact Business, business • The future of management
• HNC Hospitality Operations Enterprise and Management • International business travel • Dissertation or honours project
• HNC Professional Cookery School Office on co-ordinator
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 This programme of study is
Year Three Direct Entry: subject to programme review.
• HND Hospitality Management For further information please
refer to the School of Business,
INTERNATIONAL Enterprise and Management
BACCALAUREATE: website:
26 points www.qmu.ac.uk/faculties_
schools/bus_enterprise.htm
195 UCAS Tariff points at level C2 See pages 26 & 32 for graduate
or above case studies.
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BA/BA (Hons)
International Hospitality
Management UCAS CODE:
N220 BA/IHM
HOSPITALITY MANAGERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ASPECTS OF FOOD DURATION OF COURSE:
AND BEVERAGE SERVICES, ACCOMMODATION AND LEISURE FACILITIES 3/4 years
TO INTERNATIONALLY EXPECTED STANDARDS. OUTCOMES:
BA/BA (Hons)
The hospitality industry is large and diverse and it is a truly global STRUCTURE: Year Two
phenomenon. Diversity is found in dining enterprises that range from This is a three or four year modular • Food and beverage project
the fine food of the small exclusive chef/proprietor owned restaurants course over two semesters per management (includes
found in Edinburgh or Paris to all day street food in Moroccan bazaars year. On completion of Year Two advanced food preparation
you can also undertake a 16-week in industrial kitchens)
or Chinese street corners, or from floating restaurants along the
paid placement in industry. This • Project planning
Mississippi River to international fast food chains in New York,
invaluable work experience can • Supervised work experience
Moscow or Beijing, serving millions of meals annually. Similarly diversity
take place either in the UK or • Managing resources
is found in the provision of accommodation ranging, for example, overseas. Single semester study • People in organisations
from cruise liners, international hotel chains, country house hotels exchange agreements exist with • An elective choice
or national/safari park lodges to bed and breakfasts and back universities in the USA, France,
packers hostels. Germany and Spain. Year Three
• Contemporary food and drink
Your studies focus on the management of food, beverage and CAREERS: • Business consultancy
accommodation in a service context from both a technical and Graduates will have the necessary • Strategic management
operational perspective. These industry specific areas will be strongly skills, knowledge, and experience • An elective choice
to seek management trainee, • Managing hospitality enterprises
underpinned by studies in general business subjects such as
junior management or supervisory • Sustainable hospitality & tourism
marketing, human resource and financial management. Furthermore
positions in the diverse outlets management
you will have the opportunity to participate in a work placement in
for hospitality products in the UK
industry in either a national or international setting and this will enable and abroad. Year Four
you to achieve your personal career goals. • Strategic issues in hospitality
Examples of recent graduate management
employment are: • Culinary cultures
• bars supervisor • Business excellence
• restaurant manager • The future of management
• hotel reception manager • Dissertation or honours project
• recruitment consultant
• graduate management trainee, It is also possible to combine
TYPICAL ENTRY: IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE:
international hotel company International Hospitality with one
Scottish Higher: BBB (195 UCAS 195 UCAS Tariff points at level C2
• assistant conference and of the following subjects:
Tariff points, see page 93) or above
banqueting manager • Consumer Studies;
• Events Management;
A Level: BB (200 UCAS Tariff ACCESS:
COURSE COVERS: • Management;
points, see page 93) University Access to Arts,
Year One • Marketing;
Business & Social Science and
• Introduction to hospitality • Retailing;
SPECIAL: other relevant Access courses
management • Tourism
English at S/Intermediate2/ normally guarantee a place on
• History and concepts of
GCSE+ Mathematics at this course
food and hospitality (includes For further information on
S/Intermediate2/GCSE
basic food preparation in Joint Degrees, contact:
recommended MORE INFO:
industrial kitchens) Alan McDonald
Admissions
• Foundation of marketing Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
HNC/D ENTRY: Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
• Foundations of management Email: amcdonald@qmu.ac.uk
Year Two Direct Entry: Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
• An elective choice
• HNC Hospitality Operations
Please read a case study on
• HNC Professional Cookery ACADEMIC DISABLED
this course on page 42.
STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
Year Three Direct Entry: Please contact Business,
• HND Hospitality Management Enterprise and Management
School Office on
INTERNATIONAL Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
BACCALAUREATE:
26 points
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Before moving to Scotland, I did a number of things: one year obligatory military service
in Germany; a three year apprenticeship in hospitality management in a 4 star hotel,
also in Germany, and night audit work in 5 star Jumeirah Carlton Tower, London.
Wanting to escape London, I moved to Auchterarder and got a job at The Gleneagles
Hotel, Perthshire. I have been there for one year and I am currently working as the
reception supervisor three days a week whilst also studying at QMU.
I first heard of QMU through a colleague at Gleneagles, who was already doing the
International Hospitality Management degree. I had been thinking about doing the
course for some time, but I had some worries about the financial implications of
becoming a student and what I would actually gain from the course. The lecturers
who I contacted gave me all the information, advice and reassurance that I needed,
so I decided to make the move to become a student. It was also great bonus to learn
that, because of my experience, I could skip the first two years of the course and
become a Year Three direct entrant and also keep my job on at Gleneagles.
I am really enjoying the course so far. I like the fact that the lecturers, who have all been
very supportive, have worked in the industry and make it easy for us to connect it to
our work experience. It makes the course interesting, easy and approachable.
Johannes Nacke
BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management
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BA/BA (Hons)
Marketing Management UCAS CODE:

N500 BA/MKT
THIS DEGREE WILL OFFER YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY MARKETING AND GAIN DURATION OF COURSE:
GRADUATE ENTRY INTO A WIDE RANGE OF PROFIT AND NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS. 3/4 years
THERE IS DEMAND FOR MARKETING GRADUATES IN VIRTUALLY ALL SECTORS OF THE OUTCOMES:
BA/BA (Hons)
EMPLOYMENT MARKET.
This course aims to meet the needs of the wider business community, STRUCTURE: Year Four
where a marketing qualification is considered relevant to a wide range The programme is modular. In • Strategic market management
of management opportunities, across all sectors of the employment Years One, Two and Three elective • Contemporary issues in
market. A marketing qualification is consistently viewed as being an modules enable you to study marketing
areas of particular interest, or • Business excellence
excellent education in, and preparation for, organisational activity.
vocational usefulness, as does the • Honours dissertation/project
You will learn about the central role of marketing, and surround this
dissertation in Year Four.
core with a wide range of complementary studies. You will explore
It is also possible to combine
marketing from the theoretical and practical perspective, and will CAREERS: Marketing with one of
apply your knowledge to real life situations as a means of preparation A marketing qualification offers the following subjects:
for working life. graduates a wide range of career • Consumer Studies
opportunities in many different (N101 BA/Bus);
The core of the degree programme focuses on: organisations including the private, • Events Management
• The philosophy, concepts, techniques, and application public, voluntary and education (NN5B BA/Mem);
of marketing sectors. • Public Relations
• Management studies (PN25 BA/Mkt)
COURSE COVERS: • International Hospitality
• Consumer behaviour and the consumer society
Year One (N101 BA/Bus);
• Strategic thinking
• Foundations of marketing • Management
• Consumer behaviour (N101 BA/Bus);
• Foundations of management • Retailing
• 2 elective choices (N501 BA/Mkt Ret);
• Tourism
Year Two (N101 BA/Bus)
TYPICAL ENTRY: IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE: • Marketing in practice
Scottish Higher: BBB (195 UCAS 195 UCAS Tariff points at level C2 • Marketing research For further information on
Tariff points, see page 93) or above • Managing resources Joint Degrees, contact:
• People in organisations Alan McDonald
A Level: BB or CDD (200 UCAS ACCESS: • An elective choice Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
Tariff points, see page 93) University Access to Arts, Email: amcdonald@qmu.ac.uk
Business & Social Science and Year Three
SPECIAL: other relevant Access courses • Advertising and marketing
English at S/Intermediate2/ normally guarantee a place on communications
GCSE. Mathematics at this course • New enterprise creation
S/Intermediate2/GCSE • Strategic management
is recommended MORE INFO: • Business consultancy
Admissions • An elective choice:-
HNC/D ENTRY: Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 e-marketing; marketing
Year Two Direct Entry: Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk planning; sales management;
• HNC Marketing fashion marketing; logistics and
ACADEMIC DISABLED supply chain; services marketing
Year Three Direct Entry: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
• HND Marketing Please contact Business,
Enterprise and Management
PROFESSIONAL School Office on
REGISTRATION: Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
Appropriate CIM (Chartered
Institute of Marketing) exemptions
will be awarded to holders of
this degree
INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE:
26 points
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After leaving school, I worked for Pizza Express for a few years teaching health and
safety and food safety to new employees, which led to the opening of several new
restaurants both in the UK and abroad. However, I decided that I wanted to gain a
qualification and went to West Lothian College to do an HNC in Business Management.
After completing the HNC, I spent six months traveling across Spain, which I would
recommend to everyone: seeing all the small towns in Spain and their way of living
was a fantastic experience!.
The natural progression from the HNC was to do a degree, so I decided to come to
QMU and entered the degree programme in second year, with the hope of becoming
a buyer for a sports manufacturer – although, this course may open up a number
of other opportunities. I knew a number of people that had studied at QMU and given
the place so much praise, and I can see why: I have found the lecturers very helpful,
approachable and they have made my time here a very enjoyable experience.
They go out of their way to assist you and no matter how busy they are in their
professional or personal life, they will always find time to help students.
I am really enjoying the course and I particularly enjoyed the small business module:
our group had to pretend that we were a new small business requiring a business loan,
come up with a business plan including figures, location name etc and go for a interview
with ‘bank mangers’ (as played by our lecturers). It was a really enjoyable module and
you actually found out so much information that possibly could not have been taught.
I currently also work part-time as a waiter at Pizza Express and try to play football
when I have time, although the course work has allowed no time for that recently.
Marc Wilson
BA (Hons) Marketing and Retailing Joint Degree
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BA/BA (Hons)
Retail Management UCAS CODE:

N240 BA/RM
EXCITING! VIBRANT! CHALLENGING! GLOBAL! DURATION OF COURSE:
THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE WORDS THAT 3/4 years
YOU MIGHT USE TO DESCRIBE THE OPPORTUNITIES OUTCOMES:
BA/BA (Hons)
WITHIN THE RETAIL SECTOR.
Wherever you are in the world people have always needed to barter, STRUCTURE: COURSE COVERS:
trade and sell goods. Today the retail sector is a truly global operation. The programme is modular in Year One
Just within the UK total retail sales now exceed £250billion per design, In Years One, Two and • Foundations of retail business
annum. E-commerce has changed the way that companies Three option choices enable • Foundations of marketing
you to study areas of particular • Consumer behaviour
operate and how consumers purchase goods and services.
interest. Further opportunity to • Foundations of management
It is the second largest employer in the UK with close to 3 million • Two option choices
specialise in areas of interest is
employees and offers an extensive range of career paths.
available as you undertake an
The focus of this degree is not about serving in a shop, superstore honours project in Year Four Year Two
or retail outlet! It is about managing in the retail/business sector. in a retail-related area. • Retail marketing and operations
Your career could take you into to many paths, managing people, • Marketing research
suppliers, e-commerce, marketing, consumer behaviour, buying, CAREERS: • Managing resources
strategy, product development, customer service, innovation and Our graduates have developed the • People in organisations
many, many other opportunities. knowledge and skills necessary to • Two option choices
enter exciting and varied range of
career paths. Year Three
Main areas of study include: • Logistics and supply chain
• Specialist retail subjects management
For example, as buyers at
• Core business subjects • New enterprise creation
companies such as New Look
• Research principles and applications • Strategic management
and Schuh through to managers
at Vauxhall cars and Debenhams. • Business consultancy
Others have moved into the • Option choices include:
e-marketing; advertising and
marketing side of the industry at
marketing communications;
IPC Media or the finance sector
fashion marketing; marketing
with The Royal Bank of Scotland.
planning
TYPICAL ENTRY: ACCESS:
Scottish Higher: BBB (195 UCAS University Access to Arts, In addition, students have started
Year Four
Tariff points, see page 93) Business & Social Science and their own business (some of
• Contemporary issues in retailing
other relevant Access courses which can be seen on the school
• Strategic market management
A Level: BB or CDD (200 UCAS normally guarantee a place on webpage at www.qmu.ac.uk/be/
• Business excellence
Tariff points, see page 93) this course default.htm), while others have
• Honours dissertation/project
progressed to study for a higher
SPECIAL: MORE INFO: degree (MSc, MBA and PhD).
It is also possible to combine
English at S/Intermediate2/ Admissions Retailing with one of
GCSE. Mathematics at Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 the following subjects:
S/Intermediate2/GCSE Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk • Consumer Studies
is recommended (N101 BA/Bus);
ACADEMIC DISABLED • Events Management
HNC/D ENTRY: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR: (N101 BA/Bus);
Year Two Direct Entry: Please contact Business, • International Hospitality
Relevant HNCs Enterprise and Management (N101 BA/Bus);
School Office on • Management
Year Three Direct Entry: Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 (N101 BA/Bus);
Relevant HNDs • Marketing
(N101 BA/Bus);
INTERNATIONAL • Tourism
BACCALAUREATE: (N101 BA/Bus)
26 points
For further information on
IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE: Joint Degrees, contact:
195 UCAS Tariff points at level C2 Alan McDonald
or above Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
Email: amcdonald@qmu.ac.uk
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BA/BA (Hons)
Tourism Management UCAS CODE:

N800 BA/TM
THE TOURISM INDUSTRY IS OFTEN REFERRED TO AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST DURATION OF COURSE:
INDUSTRIES AND CREATORS OF EMPLOYMENT. THE INDUSTRY IS IMPORTANT TO 3/4 years
DEVELOPED AND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND REGIONS ALIKE, AND OFFERS OUTCOMES:
BA/BA (Hons)
A WIDE RANGE OF EXCITING AND CHALLENGING CAREERS WORLDWIDE.
Acknowledging that ethics is not a luxury, but rather a crucial way STRUCTURE: COURSE COVERS:
to foster sustainable development, this programme integrates This is a three or four year modular Year One
the theory and application of ethics into the study of tourism course over two semesters per • Introduction to tourism
management. You will gain an understanding of how to apply these year. On completion of Year Two • Ethical issues in tourism
you undertake a 16-week paid • Foundations of marketing
principles in management practise and how they impact upon your
placement or equivalent in • Foundations of management
decision-making. The programme questions the ways in which
industry. This invaluable work • An elective choice
natural and socio-cultural resources are currently being managed
experience can take place either
and even exploited, and it looks at the social, cultural, economic in the UK or overseas. Single Year Two
and environmental consequences of the continuous growth of semester study exchange • Tourism operations
the tourism industry. We will, for example, explore if the growth agreements exist with universities management
of low-cost airlines such as Ryanair and easyJet is ethical or not. in France, Germany and Spain. • Niche tourism
Upon graduation you will be able to critically evaluate the different • Supervised work
ways in which to plan, develop and manage tourism, and you CAREERS: experience/work
will have extensive knowledge of how to use tourism as a tool Students graduating with a degree based learning
for sustainable development. in Tourism Management will have • Managing resources
the necessary skills, knowledge • People in organisations
and experience to seek • An elective choice
management trainee, junior
management or supervisory Year Three
positions in a full range of tourist • E-tourism
organisations in, for example, • Sustainable hospitality
tourism destinations, niche tourism and tourism management
providers and cultural attractions. In • Strategic management
TYPICAL ENTRY: ACCESS: addition, they can enter careers in • Business consultancy
Scottish Higher: BBB (195 UCAS University Access to Arts, tourism research and management • An elective choice (not for
Tariff points, see page 93) Business & Social Science and with national, local authority or direct entrants)
other relevant Access courses voluntary tourism organisations.
A Level: BB or CDD (200 UCAS normally guarantee a place on Year Four
Tariff points, see page 93) this course Examples of recent graduate • Tourism and developing
employment are: countries
SPECIAL: MORE INFO: • Environmental management • Developments and issues
English at S/Intermediate2/ Admissions advisor in global tourism
GCSE and Mathematics at Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 • College and university lecturers • Business excellence
S/Intermediate2/GCSE Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk • Travel consultant • Dissertation or honours project
recommended • Tourist information
ACADEMIC DISABLED centre manager For further information please
HNC/D ENTRY: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR: • Airline ground crew supervisor refer to the School of Business,
Year Two Direct Entry: Please contact Business, • Tour operator Enterprise and Management
• HNC Tourism Management Enterprise and Management • Entrepreneurs website:
School Office on www.qmu.ac.uk/faculties_
Year Three Direct Entry: Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 schools/bus_enterprise.htm
• HND in Languages and Scottish
Tourism Management
• HND Tourism Management
• HND Travel and Tourism
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26 points

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MEDIA I grew up in Glasgow, left school at 16 and joined the Forces as a

Junior Officer – serving for five years in Germany, Cyprus, Canada,
France and various countries in the Middle East. After I left, I spent
the next two years travelling – living and working in Greece, Czech
Republic, Italy and Holland to name a few. It was fantastic getting
the opportunity to travel, but I soon realised that it was time to get
a ‘career’. I knew that I didn’t really want to work in an office or on
a production line and decided that going to university was a good
way to improve my chances of getting a good job. I had always been
interested in the areas of media, film and communication: I am a film
addict and even though popular TV is considered a bit trashy and low
brow, I loved reality and documentary programming. I also took quite
a lot of photographs whilst in the forces and I suppose I realised then
that I wanted to end up in the media industry in some shape or form.
I wanted to return to Scotland to study and decided Edinburgh was

the best option as it’s so multi-cultural. On looking at universities
in Edinburgh, I found out about QMU. It had the course that I was
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interested in and it allowed me the opportunity to study for a degree
Film and Media 50 without having the traditional entry requirements. As I had left school
Film and Media Case Study 51 at 16, I had no Highers, but QMU accepted my application due to my
age and experiences in the forces and on my travels.
Media 52
Public Relations and Marketing 53 I really enjoyed the course. Years One and Two enabled me to get a
Public Relations and Media 54 grounding in the subject area as a whole. This allowed me to see what
it was all about, what I enjoyed most and what I was good at. In Years
Public Relations and Media Case Study 55 Three and Four, I concentrated on practical film production and that’s
the career path I have finally taken.
On the whole, I had a fantastic time at QMU and I have definitely used
the skills that I learnt there – they are what I call upon most in my
current job. I received lots of support from a number of staff at QMU –
especially Walid, who was my practical media lecturer and I still keep in
touch frequently. In hindsight and now working as a freelance filmmaker,
it’s clear that Walid taught me an enormous amount in a very short
space of time, so this was enjoyable from a career perspective.
Whilst I was a student, I was commissioned by QMU to produce a film

to promote QMU’s move to a brand new campus – alas, I graduated
before the campus move was complete and didn’t get to experience
the fantastic new facilities. The film project took almost a year and
required support from all departments, students, lecturers and even
graduates from the early 1900’s. It was great getting to work with
staff from all levels – the Principal, Vice-Principal, support staff,
chefs, canteen ladies, the cleaners et al.
After I left QMU, I went on to do a MA in Advanced Film Practise, as

well as starting a freelance film business ‘Braxtonimage’. Basically the
business takes on corporate work for profit making companies (money
is an necessary evil) and creative documentary projects. To date, I have
compiled films for Edinburgh Festival, CH4’s Baby Cow Productions,
T in the Park & Triptich Music Festivals. I have done presenter film work
with Steven K Amos, Brit Ekland & Michael Barrymore. I’m presently
working on two creative projects: a documentary with comedian Phil
“IT (QMU) ALLOWED ME

Kay and a documentary film on P.T.S.D. I now want to progress my
business and it would be good to nail down a substantial commission
for a larger feature film project. My passion is creative documentary
THE OPPORTUNITY TO and presenter work, but in order to pursue this you have to take on
corporate projects to sustain yourself, so it’s always a juggling act
STUDY FOR A DEGREE between the two. There is also a notion that you have to move to
London to get the big funding opportunities, which in some instances
WITHOUT HAVING THE is true. However, I’m hoping the two projects I’m working on presently
will allow me to do this from Scotland.
TRADITIONAL ENTRY Steven Braxton
REQUIREMENTS” BA (Hons) Film and Media
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BA/BA (Hons)
Film and Media UCAS CODE:

P303 BA/FilM
FILM AND MEDIA ARE CENTRAL TO INDIVIDUAL IDENTITIES, LOCAL AND NATIONAL DURATION OF COURSE:
CULTURES AND TO GLOBALISED POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC SPHERES. THE FILM 3/4 years
AND MEDIA DEGREE EXAMINES THESE TOPICS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE OUTCOMES:
BA/BA (Hons)
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES OF FILM STUDIES AND MEDIA STUDIES.
This course focuses on the critical study of the film and media STRUCTURE: COURSE COVERS:
industries and their products. It offers you the opportunity to study The first two years of the Year One
in depth film as an artistic and commercial enterprise, as well as degree introduce you to key Introductory modules in:
various media institutions and the debates surrounding them. developments in film and media, • Film studies
and key concepts in film and • Media studies
The course develops your critical understanding of the growth
media studies – developments, • Media production
of the media industries, historically and globally, and the centrality
for example, like the emergence • Researching media
of film to popular cultures.
of cinema and the establishment consumption
of national broadcasting systems;
You will acquire and develop skills in video and media production, and concepts like narrative, Year Two
teamwork, academic research, project management and a variety popular culture and citizenship. Key concepts modules in:
of forms of communication. Many of these skills will be transferable In year three, you specialise in key • Film and creativity
to your post-degree careers. areas of film and media – for • Film and genre
example world cinema and • Media and popular culture
contemporary television. And • Media and citizenship
in year four, you choose specialist • Video production
film and media options and also • Working in the media
complete a written or video
honours dissertation. In studying Year Three
the core areas of the Film and Specialist modules in:
Media degree, you will learn: • Contemporary Hollywood
• Critical approaches to the study cinema
of film and media, and specific • World cinema
TYPICAL ENTRY: INTERNATIONAL film and media texts and • Contemporary television
Scottish Higher: BBBB (260 BACCALAUREATE: cultures • Advanced video production
UCAS Tariff points, see page 93) 28 points • How to plan, produce and • Media research methods
publicise media (especially,
A Level: BCC (260 UCAS IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE: but not exclusively, video) Year Four
Tariff points, see page 93) 260 UCAS Tariff points at level C2 ‘texts’ or products Specialist and optional modules in:
or above • How the film and media • Cinema and modernity
SPECIAL: industries are structured • Cinema and the body
A pass in English, Media Studies ACCESS: and how they operate. • Screenwriting
or Film Studies at Scottish We welcome applicants who have • Screen adaptation
Higher/A Level is preferred. completed Access/Foundation CAREERS: • Film and the family
SQA Advanced Higher and courses or equivalent in Business, Possible areas of graduate • Psychology and film
GCE A Level qualifications in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, employment include: • Film in journalism and literature
appropriate subjects will be Film and television and certain • Advertising • Critical perspectives in radio
considered for credit purposes Digital Media courses • Arts and cultural management • Crime fiction
or for possible entry into Year • Broadcasting • Honours dissertation
Two of the course MORE INFO: • Cinema distribution exhibition
Admissions • Entertainment industries
HNC/D ENTRY: Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 • Marketing
Year Two Direct Entry: Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk • News production
• HNC in Communication • Publishing
with Media ACADEMIC DISABLED • Television research
• HNC Advertising and STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
Public Relations Jim Bee
• HNC Social Sciences Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
Email: jbee@qmu.ac.uk
Year Three Direct Entry:
• HND in Communication
with Media
• HND Advertising and Public
Relations
• HND Social Sciences
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Before coming to QMU, I studied Acting and Performance at Fife College. After that, I spent a year in London and also travelled around
Europe for three months, gaining great experiences and opportunities. During this time my fascination for film really grew and I decided
it’s where my main passion lay and I wanted to pursue a career in the industry.
I chose the Film and Media course at QMU as it offered me exactly what I wanted and needed for a career. It seemed to fit my agenda
for my future and offered further opportunities and experience. I was interested in film theory as well as practical filming and the course
provided the means for both.
I enjoy all aspects of the course, in particular the practical side. I have a creative nature and love experimenting with what film can
produce. The theory side is very interesting too: for example World Cinema really opened my eyes to new film directors and techniques,
which led me to organise a World Cinema group for my fellow classmates.
The support I have received from my lecturers has been, and still is, great. They are extremely approachable and eager to help with any
problems. They give me support with all aspects of my course, especially in my fourth year as I feel I can talk to them easily on a personal
and academic level.
I took time out from my course, during which I worked as class room support in my local high schools media and drama departments.
I used my knowledge of film to take classes and was involved in school drama productions. I had such enthusiasm for teaching,
interacting and working with the young adults – it ultimately made my mind up that I wanted to teach film and its theory in the future.
My main goal is to teach, so I plan on doing my masters in a teaching course once I graduate from QMU. As I have travelled before,
I would love the opportunity to begin my career teaching outside the UK – my ideal destination in Australia.
Through QMU, I have made many friends and connections I never want to lose. I have had some great opportunities with the music group
to perform in several concerts, including The Hub and The Festival Theatre – an incredible experience I would not have had without QMU.
My university years have been a great experience that I will take with me wherever I land.
Vikki Elliot
BA (Hons) Film and Media
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Media UCAS CODE:

P301 BA/Media
THE MEDIA ARE CENTRAL TO THE WAY WE LIVE: TO INDIVIDUAL IDENTITIES AND LOCAL AND DURATION OF COURSE:
NATIONAL CULTURES; TO THE CREATIVE AND CULTURAL INDUSTRIES; TO GLOBAL POLITICS 3/4 years
AND ECONOMICS. THE MEDIA DEGREE EXAMINES THESE PHENOMENA AND RELATIONSHIPS OUTCOMES:
BA/BA (Hons)
FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE OF MEDIA STUDIES.
This course focuses on the critical study of media industries and their STRUCTURE: CAREERS:
products, a mix of Media Studies specialist modules and modules in The first two years of the degree Media graduates have begun
Film Studies and in Public Relations (PR). The Media Degree at QMU introduce students to key debates careers in fields such as:
offers students the opportunity to study in depth media texts (film, in media including those around • Advertising
media relations and ownership • Arts and cultural management
television, print media and others) as both artistic and commercial
of key media industries, and to key • Broadcasting
enterprises, and to study various media institutions and the debates
concepts in media studies such • Entertainment industries
surrounding them. The course develops critical understanding of
as narrative, popular culture, • Marketing
the growth of the media industries, historically and globally, and audiences and citizenship. • News production
the centrality of the media to popular cultures. Students have the Students are also introduced • Public relations
opportunity to spend part of a year abroad staying in either Australia, to the theory and practice of • Publishing
North America or Sweden. producing and manipulating • Television research
still and moving images.
COURSE COVERS:
In year three, students specialise Year One
in key areas of media – for Introductory modules in:
example contemporary television • Media studies
and Hollywood cinema or theory • Media industries
and practice of PR. In year four, • Media production
students choose from a list of • Media relations
specialist media, film and PR • Researching media
options, and complete a written consumption
or video honours dissertation. • Narrative and representation
Across the three (Ordinary Degree) in media texts
or four years (Honours Degree)
TYPICAL ENTRY: INTERNATIONAL of the Media course students will Year Two
Scottish Higher: BBBB (260 BACCALAUREATE: acquire and develop skills in video Key concepts modules in:
UCAS Tariff points, see page 93) 28 points and media production, teamwork, • Media and popular culture
academic research, project • Media and citizenship
A Level: BCC (260 UCAS IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE: management and a variety of • Video production
Tariff points, see page 93) 260 UCAS Tariff points at level C2 forms of communication. Many • Working in the media
or above of these skills, as well as being • Media campaigning
SPECIAL: particularly relevant to Media • Genre in film and media
A pass in English, Media Studies ACCESS: Studies are transferable to
or Film Studies at Scottish Higher/ We welcome applicants who have students’ post-degree careers. Year Three
A Level is preferred. SQA completed Access/Foundation In studying the core areas of the Specialist and optional modules in:
Advanced Higher and GCE A courses or equivalent in Business, Media degree, students will learn: • Media, culture and society
Level qualifications in appropriate Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences • Critical approaches to the study • Contemporary television
subjects will be considered for and certain Digital Media courses of media and specific media • Video production
credit purposes or for possible texts and cultures; • Media research methods
entry into Year Two of the course MORE INFO: • How to plan, produce and • Contemporary Hollywood
Admissions publicise media (especially, but cinema
HNC/D ENTRY: Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 not exclusively, video) ‘texts’ • PR theory and strategy
Year Two Direct Entry: Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk or products; • Persuasive communication
• HNC in Communication • How the media industries
with Media ACADEMIC DISABLED are structured and how Year Four
• HNC Advertising and STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR: they operate. Specialist and optional modules in:
Public Relations Jim Bee • Crime fiction
• HNC Social Sciences Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 • Journalism in film and literature
Email: jbee@qmu.ac.uk • Popular music
Year Three Direct Entry: • Critical perspectives in radio
• HND in Communication • Cinema and modernity
with Media • Cinema and the body
• HND Advertising and • Film and the family
Public Relations • Psychology and film
• HND Social Sciences • Honours dissertation
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BA/BA (Hons)
Public Relations
and Marketing UCAS CODE:
PN25 BA/PrMkt
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING ARE RAPIDLY EXPANDING DURATION OF COURSE:
RELATED PROFESSIONS. OUR PROGRAMMES COMBINE ACADEMIC 3/4 years
STUDY AND VALUABLE PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN THE AREA OF OUTCOMES:
BA/BA (Hons)
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING.
QMU has offered public relations and marketing programmes since STRUCTURE: CAREERS:
1995, and our graduates have found employment in a wide range In first year key concepts are Graduates are prepared for a wide
of corporate, public and voluntary organisations. QMU is the only covered and essential practical variety of career opportunities
Scottish Institution to offer Chartered Institute of Public Relations skills developed. Students learn such as:
the history of public relations • Public relations executives
(CIPR) accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
as well as engaging with • Press or information officers
and to teach the CIPR Diploma. The BA (Hons) PR and Marketing
contemporary practice, particularly • Communication managers
degree focuses on the core principles of marketing and public
how PR works with traditional • Publicity and promotions
relations theory and applies it to practice. You will learn about the and new media. The dynamics executives
role of marketing and PR as central activities within organisations affecting the role of marketing • Communication consultants
and their role within a consumer-driven society. in a changing environment are • Marketing assistants
considered. The development of
the ‘consumer society’ and factors COURSE COVERS:
influencing decision-making Year One
processes are examined through • Introduction to PR
Consumer Behaviour. • Media relations
• Investigating media
The second year expands on consumption
professional practices in PR and • Markets and customers
marketing. The nature and role of • Consumer behaviour
marketing research and marketing • Marketing dynamics
information systems are addressed
from the practical needs of a Year Two
market-led and customer- • Media campaigning
TYPICAL ENTRY: INTERNATIONAL focussed organisation. Within • Employee communication
Scottish Higher: BBBB (260 BACCALAUREATE: PR consideration is given to how and dealing with change
UCAS Tariff points, see page 93) 28 points organisations communicate with • Foundations of social research
their employees and external • Introduction to critical thinking
A Level: BCC (260 UCAS IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE: stakeholders through the media. • Managing resources
Tariff points, see page 93) 260 UCAS Tariff points at level C2 • Marketing in practice
or above Third year offers opportunities • Marketing research
SPECIAL: to develop public relations and
A pass in one of English, Media ACCESS: marketing knowledge using Year Three
Studies, Economics or Business We welcome applicants who have concepts of strategy and • Public relations theory
Studies at Scottish Higher/A Level completed Access/Foundation persuasion. Principles of planning and strategy
is preferred. SQA Advanced courses or equivalent in Business, are covered from both a marketing • Persuasive communication
Higher and GCE A Level Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and PR perspective. Research • Media and communication
qualifications in appropriate and certain Digital Media courses skills are strengthened and research
subjects will be considered for preparation begins for conducting • Marketing planning
credit purposes or for possible MORE INFO: an extensive research project such • Strategic management
entry into Year Two of the course Admissions as the dissertation, undertaken • Advertising and marketing
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 in the final year. communication
HNC/D ENTRY: Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
Year Two Direct Entry: In the fourth year, students Year Four
• HNC in Communication ACADEMIC DISABLED are encouraged to work more • PR placement
with Media STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR: independently, to develop their • Dissertation
• HNC Advertising and Jim Bee critical skills and follow their own • Strategic market management
Public Relations Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 area of interest. This happens • Marketing consultancy project
• HNC Social Sciences Email: jbee@qmu.ac.uk through working on the dissertation • PR options including:
research project and choosing a • PR and activism
Year Three Direct Entry: public relations option. Invaluable • International PR
• HND in Communication practical experience is gained • Rhetorical approaches to PR
with Media through a PR work placement
• HND Advertising and and undertaking a marketing
Public Relations consultancy project working
• HND Social Sciences for a client.
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Public Relations and Media UCAS CODE:

PP23 BA/PrM
PUBLIC RELATIONS IS A RAPIDLY EXPANDING PROFESSION OCCUPYING DURATION OF COURSE:
A KEY ROLE IN TODAY’S MEDIA SATURATED SOCIETY. OUR PROGRAMMES 3/4 years
COMBINE ACADEMIC STUDY AND VALUABLE PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN OUTCOMES:
BA/BA (Hons)
THE AREA OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND THE MEDIA.
QMU has offered public relations programmes since 1995, and our STRUCTURE: CAREERS:
graduates have found employment in a wide range of corporate, The first year of study introduces Graduates are prepared for
public and voluntary organisations.QMU is the only Scottish students to the field of study, a wide variety of career
Institution to offer Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) focussing on building an opportunities such as:
understanding of some key • Public relations executives
accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and
concepts and developing essential • Press or information officers
to teach the CIPR Diploma. The BA (Hons) PR and Media degree
practical media relations skills. • Communication managers
focuses on the expanding role of public relations within the
Students learn the history of public • Publicity and promotions
corporate, public and voluntary sectors with particular emphasis relations as well as engaging with executives
on the way in which media and public relations are interlinked contemporary practice. Emphasis • Events managers
as institutions and practices. is given to understanding the ways • Management trainees
in which communication and the • Communication consultants
media are studied, particularly the • Marketing assistants
way in which we as consumers
engage with the various media. COURSE COVERS:
This knowledge informs the Year One
development of professional skills. • Introduction to PR
• Media relations
In the second year, we focus • Investigating media
on extending the knowledge of consumption
professional practices in public • Media production
relations and consider how • Introduction to studies
organisations communicate with • Media industries
their employees. The relationship
between media and public Year Two
TYPICAL ENTRY: INTERNATIONAL relations is also examined in the • Media campaigning
Scottish Higher: BBBB (260 BACCALAUREATE: context of the role the media • Employee communication
UCAS Tariff points, see page 93) 28 points play in democratic society and and dealing with change
popular culture. • Foundations of social research
A Level: BCC (260 UCAS IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE: • Introduction to critical thinking
Tariff Points, see page 93) 260 UCAS Tariff points at level C2 The third year offers an opportunity • Video production
or above to develop public relations • Media and popular culture
SPECIAL: knowledge using concepts of • Media and citizenship
A pass in English or Media Studies ACCESS: strategy and persuasion. Research
at Scottish Higher/A Level is We welcome applicants who have skills are strengthened and Year Three
preferred. SQA Advanced Higher completed Access/Foundation preparation begins for conducting • Public relations theory
and GCE A Level qualifications courses or equivalent in Business, an extensive research project such and strategy
in appropriate subjects will be Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences as that which is undertaken in the • Persuasive communication
considered for credit purposes and certain Digital Media courses final year dissertation. • Media and communication
or for possible entry into Year research
Two of the course MORE INFO: In the fourth year, students are • Media and society
Admissions encouraged to work more • Contemporary television
HNC/D ENTRY: Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 independently, develop their critical
Year Two Direct Entry: Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk skills and follow their own area Year Four
• HNC in Communication of interest. This will happen by • PR placement
with Media ACADEMIC DISABLED working on the dissertation • Dissertation
• HNC Advertising and STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR: research project, choosing public • Options including:
Public Relations Jim Bee relations and media options and • PR and activism
• HNC Social Sciences Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 learning from participating in • International PR
Email: jbee@qmu.ac.uk and observing professional • Rhetorical approaches to PR
Year Three Direct Entry: communications work during
• HND in Communication the industry placement.
with Media
• HND Advertising and
Public Relations
• HND Social Sciences
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I came to QMU after doing a HND in Communications and Media at college. Going straight into 3rd year took time to adapt to, although
the coursework was at the right level for me, the environment and the structure was initially quite daunting.
I chose to do this course to further my learning in the subject. I had already been studying at college and also in hope to pursue a career
in the media and PR industry. As I had worked in radio and events before I came onto the course, I had previous practical experience,
but the course gave me a much more comprehensive understanding of the industry as well as giving me the opportunity to get involved
and network with those in the field and also learn from other student’s experiences as well.
The support and encouragement from the lecturers is great. You won’t get hand fed on the course, but the lecturers are a wealth of
information and put in so much effort outside of class into numerous networking parties, work placements and informing the students
of other opportunities available out there. The lecturers themselves have experienced so much of the industry and the students really
have the opportunity to benefit from their experience and advice.
I really enjoyed doing my work experience at the Scottish Government at the end of my 3rd year. I was able to take the opportunity to
shadow different departments from communications planning, media monitoring, events and marketing, as well as observing internal
communications within such a vast organisation. Being able to come back to QMU and discuss my experiences with others in the
industry at the PR networking events also proved to be very insightful.
After I graduate I am going on to complete a masters certification in Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and look forward to gaining
employment within a PR agency to further my experience, as well as continuing to work within radio and events. I also would like to
make use of both my study of PR and NLP together to give me an advantage in whichever route I decide to take in the future.
Hamera Akbar
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SCIENCES
Health Psychology Case Study 56 After leaving school, I began training to be a paediatric nurse, but
Health Psychology 58 realised that after two years, I had developed an interest in psychology
and wanted to pursue this. By choosing to study the BSc Health
Psychology 59 Psychology at QMU, I was able to combine the experience that
Psychology and Sociology 60 I had already gained in the health field with my new found interest
in psychology.
With QMU being quite small, I felt that I would receive great student
support and I would be more than just a matriculation number. I really
enjoyed working on my dissertation in fourth year. I was able to pick a
subject I was really interested in and also received excellent support
from my supervisor. I found all of the lecturers to be really
approachable and helpful.
After graduating with my undergraduate degree, I continued my studies

at QMU and graduated again with a MSc in Psychology in 2003.
With a masters degree in tow, I started working as a care assistant, but

I was soon able to get a research assistant post, which I wanted, for a
year at York University. This post was working with a chartered health
psychologist to develop a self-management manual for patients with
heart failure and their carers – which has been published by the British
Heart Foundation. While in York, I began my Stage 2 training (work-
based doctorate in Health Psychology) at QMU, which I am still
working on. After my contract ended at York, I worked for a while
for the Scottish Executive where I presented at a consensus event.
I am now working at Queen Margaret University at the Centre for
the Older Persons Agenda as a research assistant.
The fact that I am still at Queen Margaret after eight years (honours,
masters and now the work-based doctorate) is a testament to the fact
that QMU has both a supportive educational environment and courses
that are both well organised and vocationally relevant.
Julie Ferguson
BSc (Hons) Health Psychology
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C840 BSc/Hpsy
THE WAY PEOPLE THINK AND BEHAVE AFFECTS THEIR HEALTH. DURATION OF COURSE:
HOWEVER, AN INDIVIDUAL’S HEALTH WILL ALSO AFFECT THE 3/4 years
WAY THEY THINK AND BEHAVE. IF YOU’RE INTRIGUED BY THIS OUTCOMES:
BSc/BSc (Hons)
PROCESS YOU WILL FIND THIS COURSE FASCINATING!
Health Psychology applies psychological principles to the STRUCTURE: COURSE COVERS:

understanding of health, illness and health care. It focuses on the The course follows a modular Year One
promotion and maintenance of good health, on the prevention structure, with students typically • Exploring psychology
of illness, the understanding of risk behaviours, and improvement studying three psychology • Skills for psychologists
subjects in Years One and Two, • Key studies and issues
in quality of life for those who are ill or disabled as well as the
with options from other subjects in psychology
enhancement of health policies and of the health care system.
(usually sociology), and then taking • Methods of psychological
This course – the only one of its kind in Scotland – is particularly
only psychology subjects in Years inquiry
suitable for students who wish to graduate in psychology but have Three and Four. From Year Three • Plus 60 credits from sociology
an interest in the application of psychological principles to health. you will specialise in health
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society psychology. If you decide to Year Two
as conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the Society with study at honours level, then in • Core areas of psychology
the Graduate basis for Registration, provided the minimum standard Year Four you will undertake a • Data analysis
of qualification of second class honours is achieved. This is the first research project on a topic of • Enquiries in psychology
step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. In Years One your choice within this area. • Research in psychology
and Two modules in psychology introduce the major fields of • Psychology in context
CAREERS: • Professional applications
psychological enquiry, including social, developmental, individual,
This degree can lead to a great of psychology
cognitive and psychobiological psychology, and an introduction
variety of employment • PLUS 30 credits from sociology
to Health Psychology. Practical modules introduce critical thinking,
opportunities because graduates
an understanding of the research process and the use of statistics. have a wide range of transferable Year Three
In Year Four, students can also choose from options including: skills. Opportunities exist in health • Health psychology
Psychology of Pain and Atypical Development. Students must promotion, social work, marketing, • Cognitive psychology
recognise that training in health psychology is acquired through advertising, counselling, teaching, • Critical, historical and
postgraduate education and supervised practice, not through as well as in health psychology conceptual issues in psychology
this degree alone. You are not qualified to practice as a Health and health research. Some of our • Critical review
Psychologist without further training in health psychology. graduates have also gone on to • Research methods
postgraduate study in health • Psychobiology
psychology, forensic psychology, • Developmental psychology
clinical psychology and sports • Individual differences
psychology. • Social psychology
Scottish Highers: BBBC or 260 UCAS Tariff points at level C2
BBCCC (245 to 280 UCAS or above
Year Four
Tariff points, see page 93)
Core modules:
ACCESS:
• Research project
A level: BCC (260 UCAS We welcome applicants who have
• Contemporary issues in health
Tariff points, see page 93) completed Access/Foundation
psychology
courses or equivalent in Humanities
Optional modules, 6 from:
SPECIAL: and Social Sciences
• Abnormal psychology*
Mathematics and English
• Applied psychology*
at S/Intermediate/2/GCSE MORE INFO:
• Atypical development*
or equivalent Admissions
• Counselling psychology*
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
• Evolutionary psychology*
• Identities*
Year One:
• Language & communications
• HNC Social Science ACADEMIC DISABLED
• Parapsychology & anomalous
• HNC Social Care STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
experience
Zoe Chouliara
• Psychology of pain*
Year Two Direct Entry: Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
• Psychology of religion
• HND Social Science Email: zchouliara@qmu.ac.uk
& spirituality
• Sustainable psychology
INTERNATIONAL
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of these modules.
28 points
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BSc/BSc (Hons)
Psychology UCAS CODE:

C800 BSc/PS
INTERESTED IN WHAT MAKES PEOPLE TICK? IF YOU ARE DURATION OF COURSE:
FASCINATED BY THE STUDY OF HUMAN BEHAVIOUR, 3/4 years
THIS IS THE COURSE FOR YOU! OUTCOMES:
BSc/BSc (Hons)
Psychology is the scientific study of the behaviours of individuals and STRUCTURE: COURSE COVERS:
their mental processes. Psychology attempts to unravel what roles This course follows a modular Year One
genes, biophysical and cultural factors play in behaviour. You will have structure. In Years One and Two • Exploring psychology
the opportunity to explore the development of, for example, attitudes, students can study modules • Skills for psychologists
from one other subject area. • Key studies and issues
gender differences, the relationship between brain and body, emotion
In Years Three and Four only in psychology
and memory. In Years One and Two modules in psychology introduce
psychology modules are studied. • Methods of psychological
the major fields of psychological enquiry, including social,
inquiry
developmental, individual, cognitive and psychobiological psychology. CAREERS: • Plus 60 credits from sociology
Practical modules introduce listening and communications skills as This degree can lead to a
well as critical thinking, independent study, an understanding of the great variety of employment Year Two
research process and the use of statistics. You continue to study opportunities because graduates • Core areas of psychology
these topics in more depth in Years Three and Four, and in Year have a wide range of transferable • Data analysis
Four can also choose from options such as abnormal psychology, skills. Former students have found • Enquiries in psychology
psychology of religion and spirituality, and atypical development. employment in social work, • Research in psychology
You will learn how to make effective presentations, produce written nursing, sales, the Health Service, • Psychology in context
and voluntary organisations. • Professional applications
work in a variety of formats and carry out practical investigations.
Others have gone on to of psychology
If you progress to the Honours year, you will carry out a personal
postgraduate study in order to • PLUS 30 credits from sociology
study in an area of particular interest to you and will benefit from the
become qualified practitioners in,
supervision of a member of staff. This programme is accredited by for example, the fields of clinical, Year Three
the British Psychological Society as conferring eligibility for Graduate forensic and educational • Individual differences
Membership of the Society with the Graduate basis for Registration, psychology. • Social psychology
provided the minimum standard of qualification of second class • Health psychology
honours is achieved. This is the first step towards becoming a • Cognitive psychology
Chartered Psychologist. • Critical, historical & conceptual
issues in psychology
• Critical review
• Research methods
• Psychobiology
• Developmental psychology
Scottish Higher: BBBC or BBCCC 260 UCAS Tariff points at level C2
245 to 280 UCAS Tariff points, or above
Year Four
see page 93)
Core modules:
ACCESS:
• Research project
A Level: BCC (260 UCAS We welcome applicants who have
• Contemporary issues
Tariff points, see page 93) completed Access/Foundation
in psychology
courses or equivalent in
Optional modules, 6 from:
SPECIAL: Humanities and Social Sciences
• Abnormal psychology
Mathematics and English
• Applied psychology
at S/Intermediate2/GCSE MORE INFO:
• Atypical development
or equivalent Admissions
• Counselling psychology
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
• Evolutionary psychology
• Identities
Year One:
• Language & communication
• HNC Social Science ACADEMIC DISABLED
• Psychology of pain
• HNC Social Care STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
• Psychology of religion
Zoe Chouliara
& spirituality
• Sustainable psychology
• HND Social Science Email: zchouliara@qmu.ac.uk
• Parapsychology & anomalous
INTERNATIONAL
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28 points
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BSc/BSc (Hons)
Psychology and Sociology UCAS CODE:

CL83 BSc/PsSo
AS HUMANS, WE EXIST AS BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS DURATION OF COURSE:
OF SOCIETY. THIS COURSE WILL ALLOW YOU TO COMBINE THE 3/4 years
STUDY OF HUMAN BEHAVIOUR WITH THE STUDY OF SOCIETY OUTCOMES:
BSc/BSc (Hons)
AND CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES.
Psychology is the study of human behaviour and its underlying STRUCTURE: COURSE COVERS:
mental processes. Sociology is the study of society and covers This is a modular course and you Year One
topics such as social inequality and diversity, social change and will typically study four modules • Studying society:
social welfare. With the study of both the individual and society in each of the two 15-week The sociological imagination
semesters each year. Years and diversity, inequality and
you will be well prepared for a wide range of careers. You will find
One and Two are based on a identities
this course particularly suitable if you have an enquiring mind and
Foundation Programme of core • Introduction to psychology
are intrigued by efforts to understand the human experience.
modules taken by students from • Academic and study skills
“How can we make sense of this?” and “Are things really as they a number of related courses. • Thinking sociologically
seem?” are two questions both subjects commonly ask. The Years Three and Four offer more
first two years provide you with a thorough grounding in key advanced study, some option Year Two
knowledge and skills. The concepts, theories and knowledge choices and the choice of • Psychology: individual, social,
used by sociologists to understand society and contemporary research topic for the dissertation. developmental and cognitive
social issues are covered, as well as the major fields of psychology. • Sociology of knowledge, belief,
Emphasis is also placed on a range of skills: communication, CAREERS: science and health
academic reading and writing, analytical thinking and research. You will develop a wide range of • Understanding statistics
knowledge, skills and aptitudes • Understanding social welfare
In Years Three and Four you retain this broad base of study but
on the course and this will be
have more options. You will be prepared to carry out a research
reflected in the diverse array of Year Three
project on an approved topic of your choice. You will also be
jobs open to you on graduation. • Applied sociological theories
helped to identify the skills, knowledge and aptitudes that you Social and community work, • Two core areas of psychology
have developed, so that your employability is enhanced. consumer and social research, • Research methods
teaching, marketing, and human • Other options in psychology
resource management have often and sociology
TYPICAL ENTRY: INTERNATIONAL been favoured by graduates of
Scottish Highers: BBB or BBCC BACCALAUREATE: psychology and sociology. Year Four
(195 to 230 UCAS Tariff points, 26 points However, the degree is suitable • Research project
see page 93) for all kinds of general graduate • A core area of psychology
IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE: employment. • Current debates in sociology
A level: CCD (220 UCAS 220 UCAS Tariff points at level C2 • Other options in psychology
Tariff points, see page 93) or above and sociology
SPECIAL: ACCESS:
Mathematics and English We welcome applicants who have
at S/Intermediate2/GCSE completed Access/Foundation
or equivalent courses in Humanities and Social
Sciences
HNC/D ENTRY:
Year One: All HNCs MORE INFO:
will be considered Alternatively, you can contact
Admissions
HNC in Social Sciences Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
will be particularly welcome
ACADEMIC DISABLED
Year Three Direct Entry: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
HND in Social Sciences Dr Suzanne Schulz
will be particularly welcome Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
Email: sschulz@qmu.ac.uk
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Podiatry Case Study 62 When I left QMU, I got a job with NHS Borders almost straight away!
Applied Pharmacology 64 I am currently working in two different community clinics three days
a week and work with the learning disability team at NHS Borders the
Health & Social Care 67 remaining two days. As well as this, I am also studying part-time for
Dietetics 68 an MSc Podiatry at QMU.
Human Biology 69
I am really happy with my current job as it was one of my ambitions
Nursing 70 on leaving QMU to get a job in the learning disability area. I have many
Nutrition 71 great memories of my undergraduate years at QMU: my classmates,
other students and the staff being very friendly, helpful and caring.
Occupational Therapy 72 My postgraduate years are proving to be as good. On completion
Occupational Therapy Case Study 73 of the masters degree, I would love to take my learning disability
Physiotherapy 74 podiatry post forward.
Podiatry 75
Lynsey Watson
BSc (Hons) Podiatry
Post Registration Courses: (see page 75)
(BSc Podiatry/BSc Radiography/
BSc Occupational Therapy/
BSc Physiotherapy Conversion) 77
Speech and Language Therapy 78
“I HAVE MANY GREAT MEMORIES OF MY

UNDERGRADUATE YEARS AT QMU: MY
CLASSMATES, OTHER STUDENTS AND
THE STAFF BEING VERY FRIENDLY,
HELPFUL AND CARING”
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BSc/BSc (Hons)
Applied Pharmacology UCAS CODE:

B210 BSc/AP
PHARMACOLOGY IS AN EXCITING BRANCH OF EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCE DURATION OF COURSE:
CONCERNED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW DRUGS. IT INVOLVES STUDYING 3/4 years
THE ACTION OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE COMPOUNDS ON THE BODY AND OUTCOMES:
BSc/BSc (Hons)
ASSESSING HOW THE BODY ACTS ON THEM.
The science of pharmacology has a vital part to play in the discovery STRUCTURE: COURSE COVERS:
and development of new pharmaceutical treatments that can prevent This is a three or four year Year One
premature death and improve the quality of life for millions of people (Honours) modular programme • Cell biology & genetics
around the world. The course will prepare you to work either as a that emphasises a multidisciplinary • Human physiology
approach to the scientific study of • Biochemistry
pure research pharmacologist or within the broader range of areas
the effects of drugs on the body. • Developmental biology
associated with the process of pharmaceutical development. In
The main focus is applied and ageing
Year One you will study a range of core subjects that will form the
pharmacology with the inclusion • Microbiology
scientific underpinning of all your future studies. Your second year of other disciplines as appropriate • Nutrition
of study develops your understanding of the basic sciences, as well to give an integrated approach • Key investigative skills
as introducing you to the area of human pharmacology. Year Three to pharmacotherapy. Usual • Health psychology
will see you apply the pharmacological principles you have learned study attendance is full-time but and sociology
to the wider areas of the clinical sciences and health, including applications for part-time study • Integrating studies
cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease, gastrointestinal are welcome.
and renal disease, oncology, psychiatric disorders and molecular Year Two
pharmacology. In your final year you will investigate advanced CAREERS: • Human physiology
A degree in applied pharmacology • Pharmacology
aspects of pharmacology as well as undertake an honours project
gives you a wide range of career • Biochemistry and metabolism
in an area of pharmacology which is of particular interest to you.
options in areas such as: • Molecular biology
• Pharmaceutical companies – • Infection and control
research and development; • Medical microbiology
• Toxicology (the study of the and immunology
TYPICAL ENTRY: INTERNATIONAL safety aspects of medicines); • Nutrition
Scottish Higher: 165 UCAS Tariff BACCALAUREATE: • University laboratories – • Integrating studies
points (BCC or other grades giving 26 points research and teaching;
equivalent points, see page 93) • Hospital work as a clinical Year Three
IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE: pharmacologist involved in trials; • Molecular pharmacology
A Level: 160 UCAS Tariff points 165 UCAS Tariff points at level C2 • Sales and marketing of • Neuropharmacology
(CC or other grades giving or above pharmaceuticals and • Clinical sciences
equivalent points, see page 93) • Medical information and • Neuroscience
HNC/ACCESS/FOUNDATION: publishing. • Drug abuse and addiction
SPECIAL: Year One Entry: We welcome
Biology or Chemistry and applications by mature students Further information on careers Year Four
preferably one other science at from science-based HNC/Access/ can be found on the British • Honours project
Higher or A Level (which may Foundation Courses that include Pharmacological Society’s • Molecular pharmacology
include Mathematics, Home adequate Biology and Chemistry. website at www.bps.ac.uk • Current issues in
Economics or another relevant Each application is assessed on health sciences
science – please enquire if you its individual merits. Please call the • Clinical microbiology
are unsure). Chemistry, Biology, Admissions Tutor to discuss • Performance enhancing drugs
Mathematics and English should
normally be held at least to Year Two Direct Entry: Applicants
S/Intermediate2/GCSE with an HND in Biological
or equivalent Sciences or equivalent considered.
Please call to discuss
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:
Students may be required to be MORE INFO:
immunised against Hepatitis B Admissions
for honours projects involving Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
tissue materials Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
ACADEMIC DISABLED
Dr Douglas McBean
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
Email: dmcbean@qmu.ac.uk
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HE Cert/Dip
Higher Education
Diploma/Certificate DURATION OF COURSE:
Minimum of four semesters
or a maximum of six years
in Health and Social Care on a part-time basis
OUTCOMES:
THIS MODULAR PROGRAMME IS DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JEWEL AND ESK HE Dip/Cert
120 credit points
COLLEGE AND IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CARERS AND SUPPORT WORKERS at SCQF level 7 & 8
WORKING IN A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT HEALTH AND SOCIAL SETTINGS.
This course aims to provide a flexible programme of study that STRUCTURE:

enables you to further develop your knowledge and skills in relation The programme is delivered jointly
to your caring role. The programme offers second year degree level between QMU and Jewel and Esk
study in a number of different modes. It is a means of ensuring that College on a full time basis and
classes will be offered in both day
you, as a carer, have the opportunity to benefit from higher education
and evening sessions, depending
to Diploma level and at the same time continue with your caring role.
on demand. Participants can also
enroll as Associate students to take
On conclusion of the course you will be able to: individual modules.
• Use in depth knowledge about caring to meet the needs
of individuals in a variety of health and social care settings CAREERS:
• Identify and demonstrate skills that enhance individuals Course participants will be
equality, diversity and rights working in health or social care
• Address and demonstrate the importance of advocacy, employment. This programme
also fulfils the requirements for
independence and empowerment in representing individuals
assistant practitioners working
and families interests in the NHS.
• Develop communication skills essential for caring with individuals
and develop positive relationships with colleagues and people COURSE COVERS:
in their care Core modules:
• Recognise and facilitate the development and effectiveness of • Health and social care 2
successful multi disciplinary working in delivering individualised • Practical caring skills
• Additional support needs
programmes of care to clients
• Supporting and managing
• Promote monitor and maintain a healthy, safe and secure the protection of individuals
working environment • Team working in care settings
• Recognise the importance of collaborating with others • Learning through work
in order to protect vulnerable groups
• Develop and demonstrate knowledge and competencies Elective modules:
to manage the health and social care needs of individuals • Living with a life threatening
illness (in association with
• Recognise the importance of evidence based practice.
St Columba’s Hospice)
• Parenting
• Applied sciences 2
• Sociology of childhood
TYPICAL ENTRY: MORE INFO: • Interprofessional education
Entry is dealt with on an individual Admissions Office
student application basis. Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 • Any other level 8 modules
Evidence of successful level 7 Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk offered by the institution
study is required and negotiated by the
ACADEMIC DISABLED programme leader
HNC ENTRY: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
Year One: Applicants with an HNC Ailsa McMillan Additional elective modules will
or SVQ in an appropriate subject Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 be added in response to need.
will be considered for entry. Email: amcmillan@qmu.ac.uk
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BSc (Hons)
Dietetics UCAS CODE:

B400 BSc/Diet
DIETETICS IS THE CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF DISEASE AND DURATION OF COURSE:
THE PREVENTION OF NUTRITION-RELATED DISORDERS IN THE 4 years
POPULATION. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE WORKING OUTCOMES:
BSc (Hons)
IN HOSPITALS, THE WIDER COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRY.
The course is a scientific programme of studies that takes you STRUCTURE: The IPE will develop your:
through a clinically-focused study of disease, health and food. This is a four year modular course • mutual understanding of roles,
The course prepares you for work as a dietitian in hospital and which is usually studied full-time. expertise and values of other
community practice by developing five key sciences: Biological; The curriculum is delivered in a team members;
way that encourages integration • skills and strategies in working
Food; Behavioural; Health and Clinical. In Year One you will be
and critical thinking. There are in teams;
introduced to the role of food in health, together with starting the
three practice placements within • problem solving, team decision
study of human physiology and biochemistry. You will also develop
the programme that will allow making skills and role flexibility,
skills in computing, information technology and data collection you to develop practical skills and and ability to learn from others.
and analysis. In Year Two you will develop an understanding of apply knowledge in a clinical
the concepts of health and nutrition, while beginning to integrate environment. These focus on COURSE COVERS:
biological and social sciences. Year Three takes a more applied and communication and practical Year One
clinical orientation in examining the medical sciences and dietetics, dietary intervention with different • Cell biology & genetics
helping you prepare for clinical placement. Year Four offers you the client groups and individuals. • Human physiology
opportunity to consolidate learning undertaken in the clinical • Biochemistry
environment in Year Three, to complete the second clinical experience • Block A (4 weeks) takes the • Interprofessional education
form of practical experience • Microbiology
to develop clinical skills further and to complete a research based
on campus and in a healthcare • Nutrition
honours project. Final assessments complete the criteria that confer
setting primarily in Scotland • Key investigative skills
eligibility for Health Profession Council (HPC) Registration and
providing an awareness of the • Health psychology & sociology
successful students will be recommended to the Health Professions role of the dietitian (Year Two)
Council for the additional title of Registered Dietitian. • Blocks B and C (each of 12 Year Two
weeks’ duration) are spent in the • Human physiology
TYPICAL ENTRY: OTHER: acute and primary care settings • Pharmacology
Scottish Higher: 195 UCAS Tariff A satisfactory criminal records in Scotland, developing clinical • Biochemistry & metabolism
points (BBB or other grades giving check will be required practice further (Years Three • Molecular biology
equivalent points, see page 93) and Four). • Infection and control
INTERNATIONAL • Immunology
A Level: 200 UCAS Tariff points BACCALAUREATE: CAREERS: • Nutrition
(BB or other grades giving 26 points Most graduates elect to work • Food Science
equivalent points, see page 93) within the National Health Service • Interprofessional education
IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE: as therapeutic dietitians. Others • Integrating module
SPECIAL: 195 UCAS Tariff points at level C2 work in health education, health
Normally Biology and Chemistry or above promotion, general practice, Year Three
and preferably one other science private healthcare and government • Clinical sciences
at Higher or A Level (may include HNC/ACCESS/FOUNDATION: advisory posts. Some graduates • Therapeutic dietetics
Mathematics, Home Economics Year One Entry: We welcome apply for the opportunity to study • Professional studies
or another relevant science – applications by mature students for a higher degree (MSc, Mphil • Applied nutrition
please enquire if you are unsure). from science based HNC/Access/ or PhD). • Epidemiology & health
Biology, Mathematics and English Foundation Courses that include • Public health practice
should normally be held at least adequate Biology and Chemistry. INTERPROFESSIONAL
to S/Intermediate2/ GCSE or Each application is assessed on EDUCATION: Year Four
equivalent. Chemistry must be its individual merits. Please call Queen Margaret University has Honours project and completion
held at least to S/Intermediate2/ the Admissions Tutor to discuss. implemented an interprofessional of final placement and
GCSE or equivalent No advanced entry is available education (IPE) focus within all its assessments.
undergraduate healthcare courses.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: MORE INFO: We are seeking to produce
In addition to the normal QMU Admissions graduates who are confident in
requirements, students may Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 their own professional identity but
be required to be immunised Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk with additional skills which will allow
against Hepatitis B for them to work as effective team
practice placements. ACADEMIC DISABLED members.
Dr Douglas McBean
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
Email: dmcbean@qmu.ac.uk
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BSc/BSc (Hons)
Human Biology UCAS CODE:

C100 BSc/HB
THIS MULTIDISCIPLINARY COURSE INTEGRATES STUDIES OF BODY DURATION OF COURSE:
SYSTEMS AND METABOLISM WITH FACTORS THAT AFFECT HEALTH AND 3/4 years
LEADS TO A VARIETY OF SCIENTIFIC AND HEALTH-RELATED CAREERS OUTCOMES:
BSc/BSc (Hons)
Scientific understanding of the body is essential to address current STRUCTURE: COURSE COVERS:
and future health issues. It is also an avenue to many interesting and This is a four year BSc Honours Year One
rewarding careers. The course studies the body’s workings as an programme (three year for BSc). • Cell biology & genetics
Each year has two semesters of • Human physiology
integrated organism in health and disease. For example, studies
six modules or equivalent credits. • Biochemistry
of normal physiology and metabolism lead logically to considering Usual study attendance is full-time • Developmental biology
diseases of the body’s systems (cancers, diabetes, infections, but applications for part-time study and ageing
cardiovascular disease etc). Biological and other factors (including are welcome. The course is an • Microbiology
behavioural risks) that influence the epidemiology of diseases are interesting, innovative programme • Nutrition
integrated into your studies. In addition to expertise in human of multidisciplinary studies of • Key investigative skills
biological sciences, students acquire valuable study and employment the human body and its health. • Health psychology
Human biological sciences are the and sociology
skills in data collection and analysis, evaluation of research and
main focus with additional relevant • Integrating studies
published evidence, critical thinking, independent learning and topics to give broad coverage of
communication. Year One spans core subjects that give a strong human biology and health issues. Year Two
foundation for later years. Year Two deepens your understanding of Each year contains a balance of • Human physiology
body systems and extends to integrated studies of human biology modules in specific biological • Pharmacology
and health. Year Three emphasises understanding of scientific sciences, integrated studies • Systems biology
principles behind biological mechanisms and specific illnesses. and skills development. • Molecular biology
• Infection and control
Year Four covers advanced health sciences including current
CAREERS: • Medical microbiology
issues of major relevance and in the Honours project you investigate On completion of the degree & immunology
a topic of particular interest to you. career prospects are very good. • Nutrition
Graduates are well placed to enter • Integrating studies
a variety of scientific and health
TYPICAL ENTRY: IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE: related careers in the public and Year Three
private sectors, such as: • Clinical sciences
Scottish Higher: 165 UCAS Tariff 105 UCAS Tariff points at level C2
• Laboratory and research • Determinants of health
points (BCC or other grades giving or above
scientists • Dissertation (choice of
equivalent points, see page 93)
• Research co-ordinators study topic)
HNC/ACCESS/FOUNDATION:
• Clinical audit and clinical • Epidemiology and health
A Level: 160 UCAS Tariff points Year One Entry: We welcome data analysts • Health promotion
(CC or other grades giving applications by mature students • Scientific information managers • Molecular biology and
equivalent points, see page 93) from science based HNC/Access/ and writers metabolism
Foundation courses that include • Healthcare management • Neuroscience
SPECIAL: adequate Biology and Chemistry. and administration • Integrating studies
Biology or Chemistry and Each application is assessed on • Health promotion, health
preferably one other science at its individual merits. Please call the education Year Four
Higher or A Level (which may Admissions Tutor to discuss • Science teaching • Current issues in health
include Mathematics, Home • Product development (eg sciences
Economics or another relevant Year Two Direct Entry: Applicants pharmaceuticals, medical • Advanced microbiology
science – please enquire if you with an HND in Biological products) & immunology
are unsure). Chemistry, Biology, Sciences or equivalent considered • Marketing of health and • Health education
Mathematics and English should – please call to discuss scientific products • Epidemiology
normally be held at least to • Studies for higher degrees • Research methods
S/Intermediate2/GCSE or MORE INFO: by research or specialist • Research & professional
equivalent Admissions postgraduate courses. communication
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 • Honours project
Note also that, as a multi-skilled
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
and multidisciplinary Honours In addition to specific sciences,
For honours projects involving
graduate you have many other each year includes modules that
tissue materials, students may be ACADEMIC DISABLED
opportunities and careers open help integrate these subjects to
required to be immunised against STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
in wider areas of employment. encourage a more coherent
Hepatitis B. Dr Douglas McBean understanding of human biology
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 and health. Modules in Years
INTERNATIONAL Email: dmcbean@qmu.ac.uk Three and Four also include some
BACCALAUREATE: student choice in particular topics.
26 points
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BSc (Hons)
Nursing* UCAS CODE:

B740 BSc/Nur
THIS INNOVATIVE COURSE COMBINES THE THEORY OF NURSING DURATION OF COURSE:
WITH PERIODS OF CLINICAL NURSING PRACTICE, PROVIDING 4 years
GRADUATES WITH EXCELLENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. OUTCOMES:
BSc (Hons)
Quality degree level courses resulting in a qualification as a registered STRUCTURE: COURSE COVERS:
nurse have been offered by QMU for over 30 years. On this four-year You will learn the theory of nursing Year One
programme you may be entitled to a bursary for Years One to Three in two academic semesters. There Year one introduces you to
and a grant award to support your final year. You will gain practical are two clinical placements during the nature of nursing (including
each academic year. Placements professional issues, nursing
experience in clinical settings as well as knowledge of theory to
are located in Lothian, Fife, Forth knowledge and health promotion)
support your nursing practice. The mix of theory and practice
Valley and the Borders. An elective and nursing skills (including
throughout the course will allow you to deliver high standards
module in Year Four gives you the essential care skills and
of nursing care with confidence. opportunity to study an area of communication skills). In addition
If you already have an undergraduate degree in a health-related field, special interest to you, at home you will study applied science
but are interested in nursing, you may like to consider our two year or abroad. An added advantage modules (including chemistry,
Graduate Diploma in Nursing course. Please refer to our is that the structure of the course physiology and pharmacology) an
postgraduate prospectus for details. allows you to benefit from full introduction to health psychology,
QMU holidays. IPE and human development.
TYPICAL ENTRY: ENGLISH LANGUAGE: CAREERS: Year Two

Scottish Higher: BBCC (230 UCAS IELTS score of 6.5 with no element Graduates make a significant You will further develop your
Tariff points, see page 93) lower than 6 contribution to creative practice in knowledge of applied science,
nursing, and have excellent career health and welfare and IPE. Real
A Level: CCD (220 UCAS Tariff MINIMUM AGE: prospects. Recent graduates are client and patient experiences
points, see page 93) 17 years of age at date of entry currently working in oncology, are used as the focus for learning
haematology, critical care, acute about nursing adults with altered
SPECIAL: HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: medicine, care of the elderly health. Group work is used as
A discursive subject such as Students are offered immunisation and research. Opportunities the main teaching and learning
English, Philosophy or History against Hepatitis B for graduate nurses are many strategy.
at Higher and a science-based and vary from clinical nursing in
subject such as Human Biology, OTHER REQUIREMENT: hospital and community set-up Year Three
Chemistry or Physics at Higher A satisfactory criminal records to teaching, management and In Year Three you will learn about
or A Level. Normally one other check will be required. Students research. Our graduates have nursing the acutely ill adult and
science (preferably Chemistry), will also have to complete a chosen varied career paths, locally, caring for patients with complex
Mathematics and English at declaration of good health and nationally and internationally and needs, as well as learning in
S/Intermediate2/GCSE good character. Applicants are have all, to date, been successful greater depth about the Principles
encouraged to outline their in gaining employment. of Investigation (research methods)
Year Two Direct Entry: Level 1 reasons for wishing to study and Managing Care.
Diploma in Higher Education – nursing, and highlight any relevant INTERPROFESSIONAL
Nursing route experience or qualities in support EDUCATION (IPE): Year Four
of their application In each year of the course a You will have the opportunity to
Year Three Direct Entry: Level 2 module will be studied, based develop your personal interests
Diploma in Higher Education – PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION: on interprofessional working. In clinically and academically.
Nursing route Nursing and Midwifery Council groups, students from Nursing, Students are required to complete
the allied health professions and a dissertation in the form of a
INTERNATIONAL MORE INFO: medicine will work together research proposal. Clinical practice
BACCALAUREATE: Admissions to achieve specified learning will focus on preparation for clinical
28 points Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 outcomes. Queen Margaret leadership and ward.
Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk University has implemented an IPE *Due to programme review in 2010, some
IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE: focus within all its undergraduate of the details on this page my be subject
230 UCAS Tariff points at level C2 ACADEMIC DISABLED healthcare courses. We are to change.
or above STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR: seeking to produce graduates
Ailsa McMillan who are confident in their own
ACCESS: Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 professional identity but with
We welcome students who have Email: amcmillan@qmu.ac.uk additional skills that will allow
completed Access to Healthcare them to work as effective team
courses or equivalent. Applications members. IPE will prepare you for
from students on access to working with other professionals,
nursing courses are dealt with once you are qualified.
on an individual application basis.
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BSc/BSc (Hons)
Nutrition UCAS CODE:

B403 BSc/NT
THIS DEGREE INVOLVES THE STUDY OF HUMAN NUTRITION, BIOLOGICAL DURATION OF COURSE:
SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE AND OFFERS CAREERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH 3/4 years
NUTRITION, RESEARCH AND THE FOOD INDUSTRY. THIS COURSE IS OUTCOMES:
BSc/BSc (Hons)
ACCREDITED BY THE NUTRITION SOCIETY.
This course provides expertise in areas such as human nutrition, STRUCTURE: COURSE COVERS:
health promotion, clinical sciences, epidemiology, international health This is a four-year modular BSc Year One
and research. Graduates of the course are well equipped to apply Honours programme that takes • Cell biology & genetics
a multidisciplinary approach to • Human physiology
this knowledge to improving health in the community or to industry
the study of human nutrition and • Biochemistry
and research. The first year of the course will include topics such as • Developmental biology
health. The course is designed
human nutrition, biological sciences and social sciences. You will and ageing
so that each year has a balance
also develop skills in computing, information technology and data • Microbiology
of specific nutritional science
collection and analysis. Year Two develops your understanding of together with biological sciences, • Nutrition
the concepts of health and nutrition and further integrates biological • Key investigative skills
integrated studies and skills
sciences. The first two years of the nutrition programme are similar • Health psychology
development. Each year has
and sociology
to those for our BSc (Hons) in Dietetics. However, these are two two semesters, both containing
• Integrating studies
distinct courses and transfer into Dietetics is not normally possible. six modules or their equivalent
You will concentrate on the acquisition of specialist knowledge and (some subjects occupy two or Year Two
skills needed by the nutritionist in Year Three. Year Four will take more modules). The normal • Nutrition
key areas in current issues of health and nutrition to greater depth mode of attendance is full-time • Human physiology
but applications for study by & pharmacology
and challenge present theory and practice. Your academic study
part-time attendance are welcome. • Systems biology
culminates in the submission of a research-based thesis. This
• Immunology
research project allows you to pursue a selected topic of interest
CAREERS: • Infection and control
in depth and to gain personal experience of research. On completion of the course • Key investigative skills
graduates are well placed to enter • Molecular biology
a variety of scientific and health • Food science
related careers in the public and • Integrating studies
TYPICAL ENTRY: IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE: private sectors. Opportunities exist
for human nutritionists in: Year Three
Scottish Higher: 165 UCAS Tariff 165 UCAS Tariff points at level C2
• Public health nutrition • Applied nutrition
points, (BCC or other grades giving or above
• Health promotion • Therapeutic dietetics
equivalent points, see page 93)
• Health media • Clinical sciences
HNC/ACCESS/FOUNDATION:
• Food companies • Determinants of health
A Level: 160 UCAS Tariff points, Year One Entry: We welcome • Dissertation (choice of topic)
(CC or other grades giving applications by mature students • Fitness and leisure industries
• Epidemiology and health
equivalent points, see page 93) from science based HNC/Access/ • Research
• Public health practice
Foundation courses that include • Government advisory posts
• Biochemistry of exercise
SPECIAL: adequate biology and chemistry. • Pharmaceutical industries
• Integrating studies
Biology or Chemistry and Each application is assessed on • Product development
preferably another science at its individual merits. Please call • Study for a higher degree Year Four
Higher or A Level (which may the Admissions Tutor to discuss. (MSc, MPhil or PhD) • Current issues in health
include Mathematics, Home • Health education and health
Economics or other relevant Year Two Entry: Applicants with promotion
science – please enquire if you HND in Biological Sciences or • Epidemiology
are unsure). Chemistry, Biology, equivalent are considered – • Food policy
Mathematics and English should please call the Admissions • International health and nutrition
normally be held at least to Tutor to discuss • Sports nutrition
S/Intermediate2/GCSE • Research methods and
or equivalent MORE INFO: communication
Admissions
Students also undertake an
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
individual honours project.
Students may be required to be Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
In addition to specific subject
immunised against Hepatitis B
modules, each year includes
for honours projects involving ACADEMIC DISABLED
modules designed to integrate
tissue materials. STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR: different subjects to improve
Dr Douglas McBean overall understanding and to
INTERNATIONAL Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 encourage a holistic approach
BACCALAUREATE: Email: dmcbean@qmu.ac.uk to human nutrition and health.
26 points
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BSc (Hons)
Occupational Therapy UCAS CODE:

B920 BSc/OT
DO YOU WANT TO WORK IN A PEOPLE-CENTRED PROFESSION? DURATION OF COURSE:
IF YOU ARE A CREATIVE THINKER WITH A FLEXIBLE ATTITUDE 4 years
TO LIFE, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY COULD BE A REWARDING OUTCOMES:
BSc (Hons)
CAREER FOR YOU.
Working to help people gain control of their lives can be one of the STRUCTURE: The IPE component will be a
most personally rewarding aspects of any profession. Occupational This modular full-time course double module in each year
therapy attempts to do this through studying people’s occupational involves integrated practice of the programme.
lives – for example, their ‘doing’ behaviour, roles, habits, routines placement experiences in hospitals,
local authorities and voluntary COURSE COVERS:
and balance of activities. The occupational therapist will work with a
agencies etc throughout the Year One
variety of people in a creative way to help them make sense of their
programme. Links with institutions • Conceptual foundations
situations. This in turn will help the person improve quality of life.
abroad may allow opportunities to of occupational therapy
As a student on this course you will work with a wide range of complete a practice placement in • One block of practice education
individuals from children to older people. This will include people an international setting in Years • Participation in occupation mind
with mental health problems, learning difficulties and physical Three and Four. Honours students brain body in context 1
impairments. You will learn to analyse why people do certain things may also be able to spend • Occupation, interaction
and how their behaviour influences health. You will also develop semester one of Year Four in an and performance
an appreciation of how people’s lives can be shaped by their American university. • Research skills 1
environment and culture and how these factors can impact
on their health. CAREERS: Year Two
Excellent career prospects are • Occupational therapy as an
available in National Health Service enabling profession
TYPICAL ENTRY: OTHER REQUIREMENT:
Trusts, local authority social • One block of practice education
Scottish Higher: BBCC (230 A satisfactory criminal records
work departments, voluntary • Participation in occupation mind
UCAS Tariff points, see page 93) check will be required
organisations, private practice brain body in context 2
or industry. Your work as an • Research skills
A Level: CCD (220 UCAS PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION:
occupational therapist may not
Tariff points, see page 93) Subject to final approval will lead
necessarily be in a medical setting Year Three
to eligibility for professional
in, for example, a hospital or clinic. • Practice in changing contexts
SPECIAL: registration with the Health
There is now an exciting variety • One block of practice education
Higher English is preferred and Professions Council, Membership
of opportunities in the community, • Contemporary epistemologies
a discursive subject such as of the College of Occupational
which includes working with the of occupational therapy
History or Sociology is preferred Therapists, and the World
voluntary sector and in primary • Occupational therapy reflecting
at A Level Federation of Occupational
care. The experience you will gain on practice
Therapists
on this course will enable you • Research skills 3
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
to work as part of a team with • Participation in occupation
Relevant experience between INTERNATIONAL
other health and social care mind brain body in context 3
leaving school and applying can BACCALAUREATE:
professionals. • Options
be advantageous. Direct entry into 28 points
Year Two is possible for graduates
INTERPROFESSIONAL Year Four
with a relevant degree, and who IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE:
EDUCATION: • One block of practice education
successfully complete a fieldwork 230 UCAS Tariff points at level C2
Queen Margaret University has • Contemporary issues in
placement and two assignments or above
implemented an interprofessional occupational therapy
before entry. It will also be
education (IPE) focus within all its • Research skills
advantageous for students to have MORE INFO:
undergraduate healthcare courses.
some knowledge of first aid. Admissions
We are seeking to produce
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
graduates who are confident in
HNC ENTRY: Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
their own professional identity
Year Two Direct Entry: Applicants
but with additional skills which will
with an HNC in Occupational Andrew Muir
allow them to work as effective
Therapy Support will be considered. Admissions Tutor
team members. The IPE will
Applicants with an HNC in Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
develop your:
Healthcare and appropriate work Email: amuir@qmu.ac.uk
• mutual understanding of roles,
experience will also be considered.
expertise and values of other
ACADEMIC DISABLED
team members;
• skills and strategies in working
Alister Landrock
in teams and
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
• problem solving, team decision
Email: alandrock@qmu.ac.uk
making skills and role flexibility
and ability to learn from others.
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After finishing school, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do, so I decided to go to
Stevenson College in Edinburgh for two years to carry on learning and gain some
more qualifications. I studied Human Biology, Psychology and Information Systems.
When I was at Stevenson College, I was told about the Occupational Therapy by
a family member and was quite interested. I read up on it, visited a few hospitals
and spoke to those in the profession to learn as much about it as I could. It ticked
all boxes: allowing me to work with people, enabling people and being part of a
profession that offers diverse job opportunities. QMU appeared to have a high rate
of graduates going straight into employment; exactly what I want after studying
for four years!
I am currently in my fourth year and having a fantastic time. The lecturers are great
and always make it known that they are available if you need help, guidance or just
someone to listen to crazy ideas for assignments! The modules offered at QMU cover
a wide variety of topics allowing development of knowledge in many different areas.
Louise Moscrop
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
IQ
INSIDE
QUEEN MARGARET
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BSc (Hons)
Physiotherapy* UCAS CODE:

B160 BSc/Physio
PHYSIOTHERAPISTS ARE INVOLVED PRINCIPALLY IN THE DURATION OF COURSE:
PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS, ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT 4 years
AND REHABILITATION OF DISEASE AND INJURY. OUTCOMES:
BSc (Hons)
Physiotherapy is a rewarding career that involves a range of clinical STRUCTURE: COURSE COVERS:
areas. As a physiotherapist you will be working with a wide range This is a modular course with two Basic and applied science
of patients, helping them in their rehabilitation following injury or 15-week semesters in each year. subjects including:
disease. You will also work with a variety of healthcare professionals. • Anatomy (theory and practical)
CAREERS: • Physiology
This is a four-year full-time course leading to eligibility to apply for
After graduation, you may work • Biomechanics
registration with the Health Professions Council and to apply for
as a physiotherapist in the National • Psychology
membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
Health Service – both in major • Research
hospitals and in the community; • Musculoskeletal, neurological
The course provides an understanding of basic and applied sciences in private practice; or industry. and cardio-respiratory clinical
and includes clinically-focused themes that will develop patient Graduates may also work as themes
management and therapeutic skills. Study includes applied science sports physiotherapists or • Psychosocial issues in health,
subjects with an introduction to basic theories associated with pursue research studies. illness and disability
patient management, assessment and treatment of disorders of • Practice-based learning
the cardio respiratory, musculoskeletal and neurological systems. INTERPROFESSIONAL • Honours project
Practice-based learning will enable you to develop a range of EDUCATION: • Issues in physiotherapy
Queen Margaret University has and health
professional skills including patient assessment and treatment and
implemented an Interprofessional • Practice-based learning†
evaluation of practice. You will also complete an honours project.
education (IPE) focus within all its
undergraduate healthcare *This course is due for revalidation
in May 2010 which is after this
courses. We are seeking to
TYPICAL ENTRY: PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION: prospectus has gone to print. This
produce graduates who are is likely to result in some changes
Scottish Higher and Irish Leaving Eligible to apply for registration confident in their own professional to the content outlined here. Please
Certificate: AABBB (355 UCAS Tariff with the Health Professions identity but with additional skills check our website for updates at
points (minimum), see page 93) Council. Eligible to apply for that will allow www.qmu.ac.uk/prospective_students/u
membership of the Chartered them to work as effective team
ndergraduate/undergraduate_list.cfm
A Level: AAB (340 UCAS Tariff Society of Physiotherapy. members. †
Takes place at sites across Scotland
points (minimum), see page 93) and students are required to cover
INTERNATIONAL The IPE will develop your: any associated costs.
SPECIAL: BACCALAUREATE: • mutual understanding of roles,
Scottish Higher: English, and 32 points expertise and values of other
2 of Biology, Physics, Chemistry, team members;
Mathematics. Applicants should IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE: • skills and strategies in working
normally have 245 UCAS Tariff 355 UCAS Tariff points at level C2 in teams and
points at first sitting. A Level: or above • problem solving, team decision
2 of the following: Mathematics, making skills and role flexibility
Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Irish ACCESS: and ability to learn from others.
Leaving Certificate (Hons): Subject Access to Health Related Studies
profile as for Scottish Higher or other relevant courses will be The IPE component will be a
considered as part of the whole double module in each year
ENGLISH LANGUAGE: profile of the applicant of the programme.
IELTS score of 6 with no element
lower than 5.5 MORE INFO:
Admissions
HNC/D ENTRY: Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
Appropriate HN awards will Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
be considered as part of the
whole profile of the applicant. ACADEMIC DISABLED
No advanced entry is possible. STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
Dr Kath Nicol
OTHER REQUIREMENT: Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
A satisfactory criminal records Email: knicol@qmu.ac.uk
check will be required. All students
will be required to obtain a
satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure
Scotland Certificate
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BSc/BSc (Hons)
Podiatry UCAS CODE:

B985 BSc/Pod
THE PODIATRIST IS A CLINICAL SPECIALIST IN FOOT HEALTH AND DURATION OF COURSE:
FUNCTION, WHO DIAGNOSES AND MANAGES FOOT PROBLEMS 3/4 years
IN CHILDREN, ATHLETES AND ADULTS. CAREER PROSPECTS AND OUTCOMES:
BSc/BSc (Hons)
OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLINICAL SPECIALISATION ARE EXCELLENT.
This course is both scientifically and clinically based. From Year One STRUCTURE: COURSE COVERS:
you will develop excellent practical and communication skills through The length of this full-time course Year One
working with patients in a variety of clinical settings. This stimulating is four years (with an optional exit Basic and applied science
and diverse course offers an excellent opportunity to work with point at the end of Year Three, subjects including:
with eligibility for registration • Clinical investigations, treatment
a wide range of patients and healthcare professionals.
with the HPC). You will have the planning and clinical practice
Main areas of study include:
opportunity to attend a variety of • Interpersonal communication
• the development of practical skills, for diagnosis
clinical placements on a weekly skills
and management; basis throughout all years of study. • Methods of enquiry
• podiatric specialisation and research; • Anatomy of the lower limb
• knowledge and understanding of the body in health and disease; CAREERS: • Human physiology
• the function of the leg and foot and A degree in podiatry provides • Cellular biology
• medical and surgical disorders affecting the lower limbs. excellent clinical opportunities in • Locomotory science
the National Health Service, private • Team work and professionalism
In Year One you will develop your understanding of the healthy body, practice for those wishing to run
with an emphasis on the leg and foot, and treat people with skin and their own business, research, Year Two
and in high street retailers such • Clinical management of the
nail disorders. Year Two focuses on the function of the leg and foot
as Boots. lower limb including sports
during growth and development, and investigates this area in
injuries
children, athletes and adults. In Year Three you will develop your
Recent graduates have chosen • Locomotory pathology
management of people with medical and surgical disorders that to work in the following areas: • Pathophysiology
affect the leg and foot, such as diabetes mellitus. Finally, in Year Four • Community clinics • Pharmacology
you will have the opportunity to develop clinical specialisation and • Sports medicine • Methods of investigation
evaluate practice. • Foot surgery • Healthcare and health policies
• Paediatrics
• Disease-specific areas eg Year Three
TYPICAL ENTRY: INTERNATIONAL diabetes mellitus • Clinical investigations eg
Scottish Higher: BBBC (245 BACCALAUREATE: • Health promotion measuring blood flow
UCAS Tariff points, see page 93) 28 points • Research • Managing patients in hospital
• Clinical audit and community settings
A Level: CCC (240 UCAS IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE: • Maximising patient mobility
Tariff points, see page 93) 245 UCAS Tariff points at level C2 INTERPROFESSIONAL • Managing foot ulceration in
or above EDUCATION: patients with diabetes mellitus
SPECIAL: Queen Margaret University has • Surgical treatment of ingrown
Applicants should offer English ACCESS: implemented an interprofessional toenail under local anaesthesia
at Higher and preferably at least Access to Health Related education (IPE) focus within all its • Evidence based healthcare
one science subject at Higher or Studies/other relevant courses undergraduate healthcare courses. • The study of chronic diseases
A Level We are seeking to produce • Team decision making
MORE INFO: graduates who are confident in
HNC/D ENTRY: Admissions their own professional identity but Year Four
Appropriate HN award will be Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 with additional skills that will allow • Clinical practice placements
considered along with the whole Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk them to work as effective team in both community clinics and
profile of the applicant. members. The IPE will develop hospitals, eg paediatric clinics
Gloria Dunlop your: • Locomotory studies – a research
HEALTH REQUIREMENT: Admissions Tutor • mutual understanding of roles, project
Agreement to be immunised Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 expertise and values of other • Clinical audit
against Hepatitis B Email: gdunlop@qmu.ac.uk team members; • Reflection
• skills and strategies in working • Specialist elective modules
OTHER REQUIREMENT: ACADEMIC DISABLED in teams and
A satisfactory criminal records STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR: • problem solving, team decision See page 62 for a graduate
check will be required Dr Tom Carline making skills and role flexibility case study.
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 and ability to learn from others.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION: Email: tcarline@qmu.ac.uk
Successful students will be eligible The IPE component will be a
to register with the Health double module in each year
Professions Council of the programme.
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BSc (Hons)
Diagnostic Radiography/
Therapeutic Radiography UCAS CODE:
See relevant course
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF RADIOGRAPHER: DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHERS WHO codes below
PRODUCE IMAGES USING X-RAYS AND OTHER MEANS TO DIAGNOSE DISEASE DURATION OF COURSE:
4 years
AND INJURY, AND THERAPEUTIC RADIOGRAPHERS WHO USE RADIATION TO
OUTCOMES:
GIVE RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT TO PATIENTS WITH CANCER. BSc (Hons)
As caring professionals, it is essential for radiographers to have STRUCTURE: INTERPROFESSIONAL

good interpersonal skills. This enables them to communicate with One of the main benefits of these EDUCATION:
patients and their families (many of whom may need considerable courses is the variety of clinical Queen Margaret University has
placements that will take place implemented an interprofessional
reassurance) and with other healthcare professionals. To give each
throughout the four years. These education (IPE) focus within all its
patient the care that they deserve, flexibility and attention to detail is
provide the opportunity to integrate undergraduate healthcare courses.
essential. Radiographers have to be able to think quickly and make practice with theory by working We are seeking to produce
decisions independently. These attributes are common to both directly with patients and qualified graduates who are confident in
diagnostic and therapeutic radiographers. However, these are staff. Students spend approximately their own professional identity but
two distinct professions with very different working environments. 35% of their time on clinical with additional skills which will
It is essential therefore that you decide which profession you feel placement. Diagnostic placements allow them to work as effective
most suited to. are undertaken in hospitals in team members. The IPE will
Edinburgh, Dunfermline, Falkirk, develop your:
The rapid progress of equipment design allows for new radiographic
Kirkcaldy, Livingston, Stirling, • mutual understanding of roles,
techniques and treatments to be developed. Radiographers are Melrose, Kilmarnock, Greenock expertise and values of other
therefore constantly learning new skills and their work is very varied. and Ayr. Therapeutic placements team members;
You should have an interest in people, an aptitude for science, good are undertaken in Edinburgh, • skills and strategies in working
communication skills and enjoy working in a team. Aberdeen, Inverness and Dundee. in teams and
• problem solving, team decision
Year One of the programme has making skills and role flexibility
UCAS CODES: MINIMUM AGE: been designed as a foundation to and ability to learn from others.
Diagnostic Radiography 17 years at the start of the course introduce students to the concepts
B821 BSc/DRad or of healthcare and science-based COURSE COVERS:
Therapeutic Radiography HNC/D ENTRY: technologies. The content is mostly Over the four years you will study
B822 BSc/TRad Year One: HNC Healthcare (with academic based and provides an the following:
specific subjects) and other HNCs introduction to clinical practice. • Professional diagnostic or
TYPICAL ENTRY: with some science content. Please Years Two, Three and Four develop therapeutic modules which are
Scottish Higher: BBB (195 UCAS call Admissions Tutor to discuss. this theme and integrate clinical underpinned by anatomy,
Tariff points, see page 93) Direct entry not possible practice with academic theory. You physiology, pathology, radiation
will be expected to take increasing physics and dedicated
INTERNATIONAL responsibility for your own learning equipment modules
A Level: BB (200 UCAS
BACCALAUREATE: as you progress through the four • A module on professionalism
Tariff points, see page 93)
26 points years of the programme. which encompasses reflective
SPECIAL: practice, communication skills,
English, plus 2 science subjects IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE: CAREERS: manual handling, infection
195 UCAS Tariff points at level C2 Depending on which discipline control, psychology and health
at S/Intermediate 2/GCSE.
or above you study, successful completion education
At least one science subject
enables Registration with the • Interprofessional education
required at Higher or A Level
ACCESS : Health Professions Council as modules that encourage a
ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Access to Health Related Studies either a diagnostic radiographer or broadening of perspectives and
a therapeutic radiographer, which an interchange of ideas and
Applicants not taught in the or Sciences courses will all be
is essential for employment within knowledge with other health
medium of English will require considered
the NHS. Most graduates begin care profession students
an IELTS score of 6 with no
MORE INFO: working as general radiographers. • Research modules which build
element lower than 6.
Admissions However, with experience, throughout the course to enable
opportunities exist for you to plan and design a
OTHER REQUIREMENT: Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
specialisation in varied aspects research project in Level 4
A satisfactory criminal records Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
of diagnostic or therapeutic • Clinical practice placements
check will be required
radiography, for example, which provide opportunities for
ACADEMIC DISABLED
ultrasound, computerised (CT) observation, supervised practice
We expect all applicants to have STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
scanning, magnetic resonance and reflection utilising a wide
visited an appropriate diagnostic Margaret Cockbain
imaging department (commonly imaging, radionuclide imaging, range of resources.
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 mammography, treatment
known as the X-Ray Department) Email: mcockbain@qmu.ac.uk
or a Radiotherapy Department planning, treatment review and
(which may be called an Oncology counselling. These radiography
or Cancer Centre). This will help qualifications are acceptable for
provide an insight into the chosen employment in other countries
profession. throughout the world.
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BSc
Post Registration Courses:

BSc Podiatry Conversion, BSc Radiography,
BSc Occupational Therapy Conversion,
BSc Physiotherapy Conversion
UPGRADE YOUR DIPLOMA TO A DEGREE BY DISTANCE LEARNING
These courses are for diplomate podiatrists, diplomate STRUCTURE:

diagnostic/therapeutic radiographers, diplomate occupational • Degree Option – The degree
therapists or diplomate physiotherapists who are looking to further option is normally completed
develop their diploma qualification by distance learning and can offer in a minimum of 16 months
but can also be taken over
you a flexible range of learning options. You can study individual
a maximum of three years.
modules from home for your continuing professional development
• CPD Option – This option
or you can choose to study all three modules which will lead to the
means that you can choose
conversion of your diploma to a degree. These degree courses are to study an individual module
delivered entirely by distance learning, so no attendance at the or modules on a more flexible
University is required. To undertake these courses, you must be basis. You should contact the
able to access to the internet. Admissions Tutor for more
information.
Course modules:
• Introduction to research
methods (20 weeks –
September – March in
Year One)
• Appraising the evidence
(12 weeks – April – June
in Year One)
• Evidence based practice
(12 weeks – September –
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: OUTCOMES: December in Year Two)
Diplomate Podiatrist or BSc Podiatry Conversion/BSc
Diplomate Diagnostic/ Radiography /BSc Occupational CAREERS:
Therapeutic Radiographer Therapy Conversion/BSc The content of modules studied
or Diplomate Occupational Physiotherapy Conversion on these courses will address the
Therapist OR Diplomate skills required for current clinical
Physiotherapist and FEES: practice. The courses will advance
eligible for HPC Registration Details on enquiry your understanding and
implementation of clinical
SPECIAL: APPLICATION: governance and research
Applications from outside the Apply through QMU in the workplace.
UK will be considered with Admissions Office
clear evidence of a professional
qualification equivalent to a UK MORE INFO:
Diploma in the relevant profession. Admissions
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
START DATE: Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
September of each year
ACADEMIC DISABLED
DURATION: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
BSc: minimum of 16 months, Dr Thomas Carline
maximum of three years. Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
For individual modules, Email: tcarline@qmu.ac.uk
see the CPD option.
DELIVERY:
By distance learning
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BSc (Hons)
Speech and Language Therapy UCAS CODE:

B630 BSc/SLT
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPISTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DURATION OF COURSE:
DIAGNOSING AND TREATING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WHO HAVE 4 years
DIFFICULTIES IN COMMUNICATING. OUTCOMES:
BSc (Hons)
This course leads to a professional qualification as a Speech and STRUCTURE: The IPE component will be a
Language Therapist. This will allow you to diagnose and treat This is a modular course, with two double module in the first two
children and adults with a wide range of communication difficulties, 15-week semesters in each year. years of the programme.
including developmental disorders of speech and language and A wide range of teaching and
assessment methods is used and COURSE COVERS:
problems resulting from injury, stroke and disease. The profession
theoretical knowledge is integrated Year One
welcomes people from a wide range of backgrounds, but you must
and applied through regular • Preparation for practice
have excellent communication skills and an interest in applying
placements. In Year One, • Introduction to linguistics
scientific principles to the management of communication disorder. placements within nurseries, and phonetics
During the course you will develop strong practical skills alongside a schools and day-care facilities for • Speech and language
sound understanding of the theory of speech and language therapy. older people develop awareness development
The clinical studies area is central and includes clinical placements of normal life-cycle changes. In • Practical psychology
in every year of the course. Term-time placements are provided later years there are weekly • Life cycle changes
in local hospitals, schools and clinics, while a block placement placements in a range of clinical • Anatomy, physiology
between Years Two and Three offers an opportunity to travel settings, supplemented by a 3-4 and neurobiology
and work further afield. Clinical work is underpinned by modules week block placement between
Years Two and Three. Year Two
in linguistics, psychology, biological and medical sciences and
• Preparation for practice
research methods. Year Four gives you the freedom to study
CAREERS: • Developmental disorders of
selected subjects in greater depth and has a strong research
There is a continuing demand for communication
focus. In particular, the Honours Project allows you to develop speech and language therapists. • Speech and hearing sciences
research skills by conducting your own personal research Most graduates work within the • Practical phonetics
project on a topic of your choice. National Health Service. Recent • Clinical linguistic analysis
graduates have taken up posts • Cognitive psychology
in community clinics, hospitals • Neurology
TYPICAL ENTRY: Speech and Language Therapists’ and schools across the UK and • Eating, drinking and swallowing
Scottish Higher: BBBBB Board of the Health Professions abroad. Several graduates have
to AABBB (325 to 355 UCAS Council gone on to achieve higher Year Three
Tariff points, see page 93) degrees within Speech and • Preparation for practice
INTERNATIONAL Hearing Sciences and have • Acquired disorders of
A Level: AAB (340 UCAS BACCALAUREATE: taken up research posts. communication
Tariff points, see page 93) 32 points • Hearing impairment
INTERPROFESSIONAL • Voice disorders
SPECIAL: IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE: EDUCATION: • Applications of linguistics
Mathematics plus English must be 365 UCAS Tariff points (AABBB) Queen Margaret University • Investigative methods
offered at S/Intermediate2/GCSE at level C2 or above includes an interprofessional
or beyond and Biology at this level education (IPE) component within Year Four
is desirable. Preferred subjects at ACCESS: all its undergraduate healthcare • Preparation for practice
H/A/AS: Sciences; Languages Access course (eg Access to courses. We are seeking to • Honours project
(including English Language); Healthcare). However, successful produce graduates who are • Elective modules in, for
Psychology. completion does not guarantee confident in their own professional example: Language and literacy,
a place. Each application will be identity and are able to work Stuttering, Bilingualism, Voice
ENGLISH LANGUAGE: assessed on its individual merits. as effective members of disorders, Autism, Vowels in
Applicants not taught in the multiprofessional teams. IPE speech and language therapy,
medium of English will require MORE INFO: activities will help you to develop: Acquired dysphagia, Acquired
an IELTS score of 7.5 with Admissions • an understanding of roles, neuropathologies.
no element lower than 7. Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 expertise and values of team
Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk members from a range of
OTHER REQUIREMENT: professional groups;
A satisfactory criminal records ACADEMIC DISABLED • skills and strategies for working
check will be required STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR: in teams
Joanna White • problem solving ability,
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION: Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 team decision making skills,
Royal College of Speech and Email: jwhite@qmu.ac.uk flexibility and an ability to learn
Language Therapists and the from others.
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PRODUCTION,
DRAMA AND
PERFORMANCE
Costume Design and Construction 82
Drama and Performance 83
Stage and Screen 84
Acting for Stage and Screen 85
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BSc/BSc (Hons)
Costume Design
and Construction UCAS CODE:
W451 BA/CDC
THE COSTUME DESIGNER AND COSTUME MAKER RESEARCH, DURATION OF COURSE:
DESIGN, SOURCE AND CONSTRUCT COSTUMES FOR STAGE 3/4 years
PRODUCTIONS AND FOR FILM AND TELEVISION. OUTCOMES:
BA/BA (Hons)
This vocational and highly practical course examines costume design STRUCTURE: COURSE COVERS:
and construction both conceptually and practically. The course is This is a modular course with two Year One
fully integrated with other degree programmes and you will work on 15-week semesters in each year. • Costume history and research
a variety of productions throughout your time on the course. You will In Year Three, formal placements • Introduction to costume design
take place with professional • Introduction to costume
cover elements of both costume design and construction in Years
organisations within the creative construction
One and Two, from research to advanced elements of costume
industries throughout the country. • Practice-based learning
construction. In Year Three you can choose your area of specialism.
There is a formal professional placement in Year Three, but you CAREERS: Year Two
will have opportunities to work with professional companies On graduation from the course, • Costume design and
throughout your four years. In your Honours Year, you will follow you will have developed wide- interpretation
a course of study designed to suit your particular needs and ranging understanding and • Advanced pattern cutting
professional interests. experience of the design and and construction techniques
construction of costumes. Your • Practice-based learning
qualification will provide you with • Career development
the foundation to make progress in • Specialist skills such as:
the cultural and creative industries. Wigs and make up or millinery
Job opportunities for graduates
exist in the following areas: Year Three
• Theatre companies • Practice-based learning as
• Film companies costume designer or supervisor
• Television companies • Placement
• Projects covering areas such
as set design and film work
TYPICAL ENTRY: INTERNATIONAL
Scottish Higher: BBCC (230 BACCALAUREATE: Year Four
UCAS Tariff points, see page 93) 28 points • Honours project
• Practice-based learning
A Level: CCD (220 UCAS Tariff IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE: • Individually designed
points, see page 93) 230 UCAS Tariff points at level C2 specialisms
or above
SPECIAL:
Applicants must have a pass ACCESS:
in Higher/A Level English or We have collaborative agreements
a theatre-related subject and, with a number of FE colleges.
preferably, a pass in Higher/A As part of the admission process
Level Art, Design or Textiles. there will be a competitive
interview. It is best to speak to
OTHER RELEVANT: your college tutor to check if
Applicants must have some there are special arrangements
experience of working in the for your college course.
performing arts, have an interest
in costume and have a natural MORE INFO:
creative flair and be 18 years Admissions
by date of entry to the course. Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
ACADEMIC DISABLED
Polly Lister
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
Email: plister@qmu.ac.uk
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BA/BA (Hons)
Drama and Performance UCAS CODE:

W490 BA/DrP
AN INTERDISCIPLINARY EXPLORATION OF THE ART, CRAFT AND PRACTICE DURATION OF COURSE:
OF DRAMA AND PERFORMANCE. 3/4 years
OUTCOMES:
BA/BA (Hons)
Offered within the School of Drama and Creative Industries, this new STRUCTURE: You should be aware that not
programme offers an interdisciplinary exploration of the art, craft and In the first two years much of all options will necessarily be
practice of drama and performance. It draws together the School’s what you do will be centred on available each year and that those
recognised strengths in areas such as acting, screen work, community collaborative work, on workshops listed here are indicative. If your
theatre, contemporary performance, and playwriting and ensures that in which you will respond to the interests take you elsewhere you
challenges which different periods can pursue a theory option in
teaching reflects the current needs of a changing profession of which
of theatre history and different aspects of drama, performance
‘traditional’ theatre is only one part.
dramatic genres pose. You will be and theatre history. If you stay on
Drama’s engagement with the human condition has the ability to touch supported in finding group based for Honours you will also complete
everyone. Not the least of this programme’s ambitions is to train solutions to the creative staging a personal final project which
graduates who will in the course of their careers take new kinds of theatre and performing of classic and can be performance based or a
into the community, and in doing so empower and enrich the lives of contemporary genres and texts written dissertation on an aspect
people for whom the classical theatrical canon may have little to offer. to which you and your fellow of theatre practice, history or
students will bring a range of genre. This programme will foster
The programme will produce graduates who: interests and acquired skills – your ability to unlock creative
• Have experience of the variety of ways in which drama works acting, directing, dramaturgy, thinking. It balances practice with
and of how it can be made relevant to contemporary audiences; scenography etc – and in which theory to produce graduates who
you will share your different understand not only the ‘how’ but
• Understand the contemporary theoretical frameworks and utilise
perspectives and insights. the ‘why’ of theatre arts. Theory is
these to interrogate theatre history;
there to help you to interrogate
• Understand how study of history and different genres and Alongside these workshops there your practice. Above all else, this
performance styles informs contemporary practice; will be classes in theatre history programme will teach you how
• Can explore and engage with their own creative potential; and theory which will serve to to work collaboratively with your
• Have found their own ways of expanding the boundaries inform the decisions which you fellow students, all of whom
of performance; make in your creative work. during their time studying within
• Have explored drama in other media such as television, film, radio; You will also be introduced to the School of Drama and Creative
• Have read and critically evaluated a wide range of dramatic texts; playwriting. In years three and Industries will bring their own skills
• Have a realistic understanding of the nature and diversity of theatre four there will be the opportunity and ambitions to the practicalities
and associated professions and a range of transferable skills to choose from a number of as well as the creative processes
options such as: of making of theatre.
to help them develop careers in theatre or other performance
• Page to Stage
based media.
• Contemporary Performance CAREERS:
• Community Theatre You may use your studies as
• Playwriting a basis for professional practice
TYPICAL ENTRY: ACCESS:
• Arts Management within theatre and allied industries,
Scottish Higher: BBBCC (295 We welcome applications from
• Arts Journalism using the specialisms as a
UCAS Tariff points) mature students and each
stepping stone to
A Level: BBB (300 UCAS Tariff application will be assessed
• Playwriting
points) on its own merits. Completion
• Directing
of a relevant Access course is
• Producing
SPECIAL: encouraged however, successful
• Screen industries
NB Higher English or A Level completion does not guarantee
• Further training in acting
English preferred a place.
• Theatre in/within the community
• Contemporary performance
ENGLISH LANGUAGE: MORE INFO:
practice
IELTS Score of 6, with 5.5 Admissions
• Arts journalism
in listening and reading and 5 Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
• Professions requiring skills in
in writing Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
communication and creativity
• Drama teaching
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC DISABLED
• Postgraduate study
BACCALAUREATE: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
30 points Ksenija Horvat
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE: Email: khorvat@qmu.ac.uk
or above
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BA (Hons)
Stage and Screen* UCAS CODE:

WW46 BA/SS
THIS INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSE IS A UNIQUE COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE
DURATION OF COURSE:
DRAMA AND MEDIA SUBJECT AREAS AT QMU. IT COMBINES THE HISTORY AND 3/4 years
THEORY OF DRAMA AND PERFORMANCE WITH THE HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL OUTCOMES:
STUDY OF THE SCREEN MEDIA. BA (Hons)
*Please note that this degree is subject to validation in 2010. Check www.qmu.ac.uk for the latest information.
Theatre, film and television are at the heart of the creative industries STRUCTURE: COURSE COVERS:
globally and make a significant contribution to the UK economy. The first year of study provides Years One and Two
This course offers you the opportunity to study the stage and screen a broad understanding of how • How theatre works
sectors of these creative industries as commercial and artistic theatre, film and television work • Introduction to film studies
as creative industries, introduces • Text, play and performance
enterprises. It provides a comprehensive understanding of critical
you to the study of stage and • Media production
approaches to theatre, film and television, with an emphasis on
screen narrative and performance, • Narrative and representation
the aesthetic and cultural analysis of stage and screen fiction; the
and gives you the opportunity to • Film and creativity
creation of new expressive forms; and their role in shaping social, produce your own forms of media • Drama and critical responses
cultural and psychological life. As a student on this course you will production. The second year • Place, space and performance
develop an informed understanding of the place of theatre and film examines questions of genre and • Theatre of ideas and the stage
in contemporary society, and have the opportunity to develop your creativity alongside the theory and • Film genre
own forms of creative, communicative and expressive practice. Your practice of stage performance.
critical understanding of the art, craft and practice of narrative drama In year three and four you study Year Three
in theatre, film and television will enable you to meet the challenges key periods, movements and • Contemporary Hollywood
of employment in a society in which the creative industries play a practitioners in stage and screen cinema
drama alongside optional modules • British drama (1945-present)
central role.
based on staff research expertise in • Contemporary television
areas such as adaptation, comedy, • Page to stage 1
playwriting, and contemporary • World cinema
Hollywood cinema. • Stage and screen options
You will also acquire skills in stage Year Four

and screen production, as well as • Cinema and Modernity
TYPICAL ENTRY: ACCESS: skills in academic research, project • Page to stage 2
Scottish Higher: BBBCC We welcome applications from management, teamwork, and • Dissertation
(295 UCAS Tariff Points) mature students and each communication, all of which will • Stage and screen options
A Level: BBB (300 UCAS application will be assessed enable you to develop careers in
Tariff Points) on its own merits. Completion a related range of professions. Stage and Screen
of a relevant Access course is Options include:
SPECIAL: encouraged however, successful CAREERS: • Film and television adaptation
We will look favourably on completion does not guarantee You may use your studies as • Contemporary performance
candidates with Higher or A Level a place. a basis for professional practice • Film and TV comedy
English, Media or Drama within theatre and allied industries, • Creative entrepreneurship
ADMISSIONS TUTOR: using the specialisms as a • Arts management
ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Admissions stepping stone to a variety • Video production
English language IELTS Score of 6, Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 of careers in: • Crime fiction
with 5.5 in listening and reading Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk • Theatre industry • Community theatre
and 5 in writing • Screen industries • Cinema and the body
ACADEMIC DISABLED • Professions requiring skills in • Film and family
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR: communication and creativity • Film and psychology
BACCALAUREATE: School Office, Drama and • Drama teaching • Arts journalism
30 points Creative Industries • Postgraduate study • Playwriting
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 000 • Performing scotland
IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE: Email: dramaadmin@qmu.ac.uk • Screenwriting
or above
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BA/BA (Hons)
Acting for Stage and Screen* DURATION OF COURSE:

2 years
THIS PRACTICAL AND PERFORMANCE BASED PROGRAMME IS OFFERED JOINTLY
OUTCOMES:
BY QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY EDINBURGH AND THE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND BA/BA (Hons)
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES, EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY.
*Please note that this degree is subject to validation in 2010. Check www.qmu.ac.uk for the latest information.
The course draws on Queen Margaret’s expertise in actor training CAREERS: COURSE COVERS:
and on Edinburgh Napier’s well established reputation as a centre Successful completion of the Year Three
for excellence in screen practice-led courses. Acting for Stage and Screen Intensive training in voice,
programme will give graduates movement and acting. Sharing
The degree is designed for direct entry at Year Three and will provide the skills necessary to work in the a common lexicon of practice.
performing arts industry, as well Approaches to sustained
a distinctive and complementary course of actor training to the canonic
as providing them with a wide performance and theories of
conservatoire tradition. It recognises that the actor can be called upon
range of transferable skills which performance. Semi-public stage
to perform in a variety of venues, media and styles and will provide they can take on into employment productions followed by short
vocational and industry relevant training through exploration, centred in many different fields. films. The use of reflective process
on acting for stage and acting for screen, and on the craft and practice to improve skills and performance.
of performance. It will consolidate the fundamental skills of acting, The interpretation and assimilation
character work, voice and movement, and explore the ways in which of text in performance.
they are deployed and synthesised to create character and performance,
and identify the ways in which these fundamental skills can be modified Year Four
and made appropriate to the constraints of different media, narratives, Professional productions on stage
and places of performance. While the emphasis will be on practice, and screen. Critical approaches
to acting and performance. The
theories of performance will underpin workshops and students will be
integration and fusion of skills
required to interrogate their practice rigorously and, in doing so, begin
in public performances. The
to create an actor’s toolbox to which they will add over the years which application of acting techniques
will serve them throughout their chosen career. appropriate to a particular style
of performance. The development
of a personal portfolio showcasing
TYPICAL ENTRY: the individual’s work.
Typically an HND, Foundation
Degree or completion of SCQF Throughout both years there
level 8 in an appropriate subject for will be particular focus on style,
entry to year 3. An acting audition and on the deployment of style
will be required for entry onto this appropriate to medium and genre.
programme. Other qualifications Through intensive study of the
and/or experience will be similarities and differences
considered on an individual basis. between the demands of theatrical
and screen acting, graduates will
ENGLISH LANGUAGE: have a critical understanding
English language IELTS Score of 6, of how they might adapt their
with 5.5 in listening and reading technique to other media
and 5 in writing and genres.
MORE INFO: LOCATION:

School Office, Drama and There will be specialist teaching
Creative Industries on the campuses of both
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 000 Edinburgh Napier and Queen
Email: dramaadmin@qmu.ac.uk Margaret as well as in rehearsal
and performance spaces
throughout Edinburgh.
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REFER: APPLICATION AND SELECTION
UCAS APPLICATIONS UCAS after 15 January 2011, OFFERS USEFUL CONTACTS:

All home and international but they are considered at Once your application has ADMISSIONS
applications to QMU’s full-time QMU’s discretion. While there been considered by QMU, Queen Margaret University
first degree courses should be is no guarantee that they will you will be given one of the Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
made through the Universities be given the same level of following decisions: Fax: +44 (0)131 474 0001
and Colleges Admissions consideration as the applications > An Unconditional Place: Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
Service (UCAS). These we receive earlier, a number of the offer of a firm place, Website: www.qmu.ac.uk
courses are all listed in the our courses are very happy to subject only to the verification
UCAS Directory and at consider late applications. If you of entry qualifications UCAS
www.ucas.com. are in any doubt about making > A Conditional Place: Rosehill
a late application, please contact the offer of a place subject to New Barn Lane
HOW TO APPLY our Admissions Office for advice. your gaining specified entry Cheltenham
All applications made through qualifications before entry. If Gloucestershire
UCAS must now be submitted APPLICANT’S FEE the qualifications are gained, GL52 3LZ
on line at www.ucas.com. On Your online application to UCAS the place is guaranteed. If you Tel: +44 (0) 1242 222 444
this website you can also find will also require a payment by do not quite meet the specified Email: enquiries@ucas.ac.uk
the full list of courses available credit or debit card. The current conditions, you may still be Website: www.ucas.com
through UCAS. The course fee for a multiple (more than one accepted.
codes at QMU which you need choice) application is currently > A Rejection: where your POSTGRADUATE
to include on your application £19.00 Sterling and the fee for application is unsuccessful. For details of QMU’s
form are listed in this prospectus. a single choice application is Applicants who are postgraduate taught and
They can be found in the top currently £9.00 Sterling. unsuccessful are welcome research degrees, please consult
right section of the individual Applicants who apply for a single to reapply for entry in any the Postgraduate Prospectus
course page. The institution choice but decide later to make subsequent session. available from Admissions.
code which you will need for additional choices, or who go Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
our courses is Q25. into the UCAS Clearing Scheme, Fax: +44 (0)131 474 0001
are required to pay an additional Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
WHEN TO APPLY fee of £19.00 Sterling. If you are Website: www.qmu.ac.uk
UCAS can start receiving applying from outside the UK,
applications for entry in autumn you can pay by credit or debit WANT MORE INFORMATION?
2011 from 10 September 2010. card or you can send a Sterling CONTACT ADMISSIONS ON:
If at all possible, your application cheque or arrange payment by T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
E: ADMISSIONS@QMU.AC.UK
should reach UCAS by 15 International Money Order or
January 2011. We do encourage Bank Draft.
you to apply as early as possible,
having made a careful and
considered choice. Late
applications are accepted by
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APPLY: APPLYING TO QMU
QMU seeks to open access for those offering SQA Highers own merits. Applicants are given FOUNDATION AND
to higher education and is fully or GCE Advanced Level individual decisions based on ACCESS COURSES
committed to the provision of qualifications, but other their eligibility. If you do not have any formal
equality of opportunity within qualifications may also be qualifications but you would
the admission criteria specified accepted in full or partial SCOTTISH like to study one of the courses
for courses. satisfaction of the general BACCALAUREATE offered by QMU, a foundation
entrance requirements. Applications offering the Scottish or access course offered by
AGE Baccalaureate are welcomed a further education college or
Normally, you should be 17 years The SQA Advanced Higher will and will be considered on all other institution could provide
of age before 1 October of the also be taken into account for individual basis. you with the experience and
year of entry; any variation from entry. Depending on the course, qualifications for entry. These
this is shown in the individual it may be possible to grant some 14-19 CURRICULUM courses are normally geared
course details. There is no exemption in certain areas to DEVELOPMENTS towards people who have been
maximum age limit for entry students presenting SQA Queen Margaret University away from education for a period
to any QMU course, but Advanced Highers or GCE welcomes applicants presenting of time and many of QMU’s
subsequent professional Advanced Levels in directly the new Advanced Diploma undergraduate courses regularly
registration difficulties could relevant subject areas. for entry to Undergraduate accept foundation and access
be encountered. programs in relevant subject students. Before embarking
Entry requirements for degree areas. Certain courses have on a foundation or access
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS programmes are based around specific subject requirements programme, you are welcome
All courses have prescribed two or three GCE A Levels, and applicants are welcome to contact the relevant course
entry requirements relating to or their equivalent, but where to contact our Admissions Admissions Tutor for advice
previous academic attainment. appropriate, GCE Advanced Office for advice. on the best way to proceed.
To try to give a more realistic Subsidiary performance will
picture, the typical entrance be taken into account to the EUROPEAN UNION MATURE STUDENTS
requirements for each course, advantage of the applicant. QUALIFICATIONS We welcome applications from
including details of any specific If you have any questions or European Union school leaving mature students. If you do
subject qualifications, are require any advice on these qualifications are accepted for not have the normal entrance
outlined under the relevant matters, please contact entry to our courses, and we requirements for a course
course entry in the prospectus. Admissions. We are also very are very much in favour of the but you are mature and can
It is important to remember happy to receive applications broad-based curriculum which demonstrate that you are
that meeting the typical entry from students offering a wide many of these qualifications offer. capable of sustained study,
requirements does not range of other qualifications Significant numbers of students you may be considered for
necessarily guarantee a place on including BTEC National have come to us to study very exceptional entry to an
the course. Qualifications gained Diplomas and Certificates, successfully with, for example, undergraduate programme.
some time prior to application Advanced General National the Irish Leaving Certificate, Mature students are normally
may not be acceptable. If you Vocational Qualifications (GNVQ) the German Abitur, the French aged 21 or over. Requirements
have any concerns, or questions and VCE A Levels/VCE AS/VCE Baccalaureat, the Dutch VWO may be relaxed for candidates
about your qualifications, Double Award. Because of the and the Spanish Titulo de who have relevant experience,
please feel free to contact wide range of combinations and Bachiller to name only a few. skills or qualifications to offer
Admissions in the first instance. subject areas possible, each in place of formal examination
Entry requirements are shown application is considered on its success. In the selection
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process, the guiding principle DISABLED APPLICANTS PART-TIME PROVISION UK government legislation, and
is that you should be able to QMU warmly welcomes Provision is available for you to will apply to all courses of this
complete the course successfully applications from disabled progress on a part-time basis nature offered throughout the
within the normal duration of the applicants including applicants through a certain number of the UK. QMU has a code of practice
course of study. We have a who may live with sensory QMU’s full-time degree courses and copies are available from
Mature Student Information & impairment, medical conditions, on a programme constructed to the Directory of Registry and
Guidance Service based within mobility difficulty, mental health suit your needs. For part-time Secretariat on request. If an
Student Services. For further difficulty and specific learning courses you should apply directly applicant has any doubt as to
details of what this service offers
difficulty such as dyslexia. Our to QMU and not through UCAS. the effect a criminal conviction
and information about how to aim is to provide a supportive Please contact Admissions for an may have on his/her application,
get in touch with our Guidance environment for you to enable application form. You may also he/she must contact the relevant
Adviser, please see page 20. you to reach your full potential be eligible for a part time fee course Admissions Tutor who
when on course. The QMU waiver (see page 95). will be able to advise accordingly.
ENTRY WITH Campus has a wide range of
ADVANCED STANDING accessible teaching and other HEALTH WANT MORE INFORMATION?
You may be admitted directly to facilities, QMU Accommodation Some courses require specific CONTACT ADMISSIONS ON:
a later stage of a course if you offers a number of accessible medical information as a T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
can show that you have reached rooms; QMU Information condition of entry and this is
the level of education that would Services provides key assistive detailed in the relevant course
have been achieved in the earlier technology resources; an entries in the prospectus. QMU
stages of the course. This could Individual Learning Plan process is not responsible for any fees or
be through completion of another provides appropriate reasonable payments incurred by students
course, such as an HNC or HND, adjustments and assessment in obtaining evidence of state
or through relevant employment arrangements; as a validated of health.
experience. For further details institution, Needs Assessments
about college qualifications for many eligible students who CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS
please see page 23. are applying for the Disabled All applicants are asked to
Students’ Allowance can be disclose criminal convictions to
ASSESSMENT OF PRIOR facilitated. Prior to completing help safeguard the welfare of our
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING a formal application form, you students. Applicants for certain
QMU is able to offer assessment are encouraged to approach the programmes of study must
of prior experiential learning Disability Adviser or any of the declare all criminal convictions,
to some applicants seeking Academic Disabled Student and in these cases the
exceptional entry. You can Coordinators in subject areas Rehabilitation of Offenders
be advised on the action to to discuss support that may be Act 1974 does not apply.
take to augment your experience available. If your application form Candidates for these
as an entrance requirement. notes any disability or specific programmes will be asked to
This can range from completing learning difficulty you will be provide a satisfactory Enhanced
a portfolio of work or an contacted personally by the Disclosure from the Criminal
assignment set by QMU, Disability Adviser. Records Bureau, Disclosure
to studying a combination Scotland, or an appropriate
of modules. equivalent. This arises from
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We hope that you find a course provide a suitable alternative proceed to the next year of of some courses. Details of
that interests you in this course. It may be necessary their course until tuition fees any such additional charges
prospectus. If you wish to apply for a relocation of particular and/or any outstanding debts are available from the
for a place at QMU, you must activities or courses from one to QMU for all preceding Admissions Office.
read the following Terms and campus to another site. years have been paid in full.
Conditions and ensure that you Students affected by such Failure to settle tuition fees 7 QMU may withdraw or
understand them. These Terms relocation will be notified or any other fees or charges amend its offer or terminate
and Conditions form the basis by the QMU as soon as due to QMU by the due date a student’s registration at
of the contract you will enter into is possible in advance. may lead to a student being QMU if it finds that a false
with QMU should you be offered excluded from attendance or materially misleading
and accept a place with us. 2 In the event of external at classes. Ensuring fees are statement has been made
factors, such as industrial paid is the responsibility of the in, or significant information
TERMS AND CONDITIONS action, the QMU undertakes student and, in the event of a has been omitted from,
1 Every effort has been made to minimise any disruption student’s sponsoring authority a student’s application
to ensure that the information that may subsequently arise, refusing or failing to make or matriculation form.
contained in this prospectus as far as is practicable. payment in full or in part, the
is accurate at the time of student will be held personally 8 Admission to some degree
going to press (January 3 An offer of a place at liable for payment. Students courses offered by QMU, and
2010). QMU will endeavour to the QMU is made on the will also be liable for any travel to some of the professions
deliver courses in accordance understanding that, in and accommodation costs for which it provides training,
with the descriptions set out accepting it, the applicant incurred while on placement. may be precluded by
in this prospectus. However, undertakes to observe and Such costs may be paid by certain medical conditions.
due to a practice of comply with these Terms and a sponsoring authority, but Applicants are obliged to
continuous review and for Conditions and to abide by, should a sponsoring authority include information regarding
various practical and financial and to submit to, QMU’s refuse or fail to do so, the any medical condition, past
reasons, the content or Regulations, as amended student will be personally or present, that may affect
curriculum of any course from time to time. A copy liable for such costs. their participation on a
may be changed with the of the current Regulations course when completing
possibility of some courses is available, on request, from 5 For some courses, an their UCAS or QMU
being cancelled, modified the Director of Registry. additional fee may be payable application form. If an
or replaced. QMU therefore in respect of registration with applicant has any doubt
reserves the right to make 4 Fees are payable for all a professional body. as to the effect that
variations to the content courses and are subject to a medical or health-related
or methods of delivery of review annually. No student 6 Additional charges will be condition may have on his/
courses, to discontinue will be deemed to be fully made in respect of graduation her application, he/she
courses and to merge matriculated until his or her and, where applicable, must contact the course
or combine courses, if fees have been paid in full reassessment. Also, QMU Admissions Tutor who will
such action is reasonably or satisfactory evidence is reserves the right to make be able to advise accordingly.
considered to be necessary produced that such fees additional charges to All applicants are asked to
by QMU. If QMU discontinues will be paid by a sponsoring students for activities, field disclose criminal convictions
any course, it will use its authority. No student will be trips, materials, etc that are to help safeguard the welfare
reasonable endeavours to permitted to graduate nor to necessary for the completion of our students. Applicants
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for certain programmes of 10 While courses are designed FEES > you are in receipt of Severe
study must declare all criminal to prepare students for There are tuition fees and Disablement Allowance,
convictions, and in these employment, QMU does charges for all courses offered Disability Living Allowance,
cases the Rehabilitation of not warrant or guarantee by QMU. Fees are reviewed Incapacity Benefit;
Offenders Act 1974 does not that students will obtain annually. Current fee details > you are a registered Job
apply. Candidates for these employment as a result of are available from the Seeker, and have been so for
programmes will be asked successfully completing Admissions Office. a continuous period of no less
to provide a satisfactory any course. than six weeks prior to the
Enhanced Disclosure from WANT MORE INFORMATION? date of application;
the Criminal Records Bureau, 11 QMU does not accept CONTACT ADMISSIONS ON: > your family’s sole income is
Disclosure Scotland, or an responsibility and expressly T: +44 (0)141 474 0000 OR Department for Work and
appropriate equivalent. This excludes all liability for any Pensions’ benefits; and its
arises from UK government loss, damage or injury net income is lower than
legislation, and will apply to all incurred by a student or to FEE WAIVER SCHEME the threshold for receiving
courses of this nature offered his/her property, whether FOR PART-TIME Income Support.
throughout the UK. QMU has in connection with his/her STUDENTS
a code of practice and copies studies or not, except in If you are a part-time student, For the purposes of the fee
are available from the Director circumstances where the you may be eligible for waiver, the definition of ‘family’ is:
of Registry and Secretariat on student has suffered personal assistance with your fees mature single student; married
request. If an applicant has injury or death caused by through the Scottish or unmarried couple; married
any doubt as to the effect a the negligence of QMU or Government’s fee-waiver or unmarried couple with
criminal conviction may have its employees. In particular, scheme. This scheme is dependant children; or lone
on his/her application, he/she QMU shall not be liable for designed primarily to assist parent with dependant children.
must contact the course any loss of, or damage to, students from low income If you think that you may be
Admissions Tutor who will be any computer or electronic backgrounds, or who were eligible for a tuition fee waiver,
able to advise accordingly. data or information owned previously unemployed, to please discuss your individual
or used by a student. participate in higher education. circumstances with Bill Stronach,
9 QMU does not warrant or You will be eligible if you are Student Funding Advisor, on
guarantee that a student 12 Personal information on studying on a part-time basis tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 or
admitted to a particular students will be held and for a credit bearing first degree. wstronach@qmu.ac.uk.
course will necessarily be processed according to the If you already have a first degree,
allowed to complete the Data Protection Act (1998). you may still be eligible for a fee
course if the student This information will be used waiver to study for another first
subsequently suffers from by QMU to fulfil its part of the degree, provided you satisfy
or contracts any material contract between it and the other aspects of the criteria,
medical or health condition. student. As part of the namely that you are Scottish
contract, QMU is also domiciled, and meet at least
required to release certain one of the following conditions:
information on the student > your family is in receipt of
population to government Income Support, or Working
agencies. Tax Credit, or Housing Benefit;
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SCORE: UCAS TARIFF
The UCAS Tariff points score example Scottish Highers and QUALIFICATIONS
system was introduced for Advanced Highers, or GCE ACCEPTED AS A PASS
entry to higher education from A Levels and Advanced FOR THE PURPOSES
September 2002 and most Subsidiaries. OF ENTRY:
of our undergraduate courses SQA Higher Grade: A, B or C
now make conditional offers Within the Tariff, applicants SQA Standard Grade: 1, 2 or 3
based on the Tariff. As far as we are not able to double count, SQA Intermediate 2: A, B or C
are concerned, one of the main or count the same or similar A Level: A, B, C, D or E
aims of using the Tariff is to allow qualifications twice. Scottish AS Level: A, B or C
an applicant as much flexibility Higher scores will be subsumed GCSE: A, B or C
as possible to match the terms into Advanced Higher scores Irish Leaving Certificate Higher
of an offer in a variety of ways. in the same subjects. Similarly, Grades: C2 and above.
The UCAS website at www. GCE AS scores will be
ucas.com/candq/tariff/index subsumed into GCE A Level
provides more information about scores in the same subjects.
the Tariff and how points scores The UCAS Tariff now
are made up, but we have encompasses a wide range
set out here some of the key of qualifications, not all of
features of the way it operates which would be accepted for
at QMU. entry purposes. Similarly, while
we encourage applicants to
When we use the Tariff to make present Scottish Core Skills or
conditional offers, we may often Curriculum 2000 Key Skills, their
need to qualify a points score Tariff points will not normally
requirement. For example, we be counted towards an offer.
might ask for a specific grade Because of the spread of the
in a certain subject, or we might Tariff and the way in which it
exclude qualifications that we is calculated, it is not always
would not want to count possible for us to ask for exactly
towards a points score offer. the same points score from
Equally, we might qualify a applicants taking different
points score offer by specifying types of qualifications.
a minimum level of depth. As
an example, we might ask for a
minimum of three SQA Highers
or two GCE A Levels. Points
scores can be made up from
different qualifications – for
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ACQUIRE: STUDENT FINANCE
Financial support is generally fee for Scottish undergraduate student loan. The Young Northern Irish students should
available to undergraduate courses was set at £1,820 for Student package will be made apply to Student Finance NI for
students from the UK throughout the session 2009/2010, and will up of bursary (depending their Student Loan and for the
their course of study, although increase slightly for 2010/2011. on household income) and Tuition Fee Loan that may be
previous study may affect your student loan. available to help with the cost
entitlement to claim certain Living Cost Support of their tuition fee. In addition,
awards, loans and tuition fees. Depending on individual STUDENTS FROM depending on household
If you are unsure, contact your circumstances, Scottish ENGLAND income, a maintenance grant
funding authority (see below for students studying full-time higher Apply to Student Finance may also be payable.
details). You should ensure any education courses at a Scottish England www.direct.gov.uk/
applications for funding are sent institution can apply for a student studentfinance English students EUROPEAN UNION
as soon as possible to receive all loan if eligible. Some students should apply to Student Finance STUDENTS
awards and loans in time for the will be entitled to extra help with Direct for their Student Loan and Apply to the Student Awards
beginning of the first semester. living costs through non- for the Tuition Fee Loan that Agency for Scotland
For further information and repayable supplementary may be available to help with the www.saas.gov.uk
guidance please contact the bursaries or grants. cost of tuition fees. In addition, The majority of students from
Student Funding Adviser, depending the European Union who intend
Bill Stronach on 0131 474 0000 Young Students Bursary on household income, a to study at a Scottish institution
or email For students under the age maintenance grant may also will be entitled to free tuition
studentfunding@qmu.ac.uk. of 25. This is means tested be payable. fees only. Some EU students
on household Income. may qualify for a Student
SCOTTISH STUDENTS STUDENTS FROM WALES Loan however the rules are
Apply to the Student Awards Childcare Fund Apply to Student Finance Wales complex and the SAAS
Agency for Scotland This is a discretionary payment www.studentfinancewales.co.uk website should be referred
www.saas.gov.uk. made by the University from Welsh students should apply to to at www.saas.gov.uk
Scottish students who are new funds provided by the Scottish Student Finance Wales for their (students from abroad).
entrants to higher education will Government. It can help, Student Loan and for the Tuition
receive assistance in the form depending on individual Fee Loan that may be available
of the following package: circumstances, to cover the to help with the cost of their
costs for children placed with tuition fee. In addition,
Tuition Fees a Childminder, Nursery or depending on household
The Student Awards Agency for After School Club. income, a maintenance grant
Scotland will pay tuition fees for may also be payable.
all eligible Scottish domiciled Student Loans
students (& EU students from The remaining part of the STUDENTS FROM
outwith the UK) studying full-time package consists of a student NORTHERN IRELAND
higher education courses at a loan. Mature students are eligible Apply to Student Finance NI
Scottish institution. The tuition to apply for the maximum www.studentfinanceni.co.uk
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ALLIED HEALTH package available. There is no PART-TIME STUDENTS

PROFESSION STUDENTS Department of Health bursary Scottish domiciled students may
Apply to the Student Awards available and students from be eligible to have their tuition
Agency for Scotland England, Wales and Northern fees waived if in receipt of state
www.saas.gov.uk Ireland will apply for a tuition benefits or tax credits.
Both young and mature students fee loan. For more information, visit
from the UK taking a full-time www.qmu.ac.uk/registry/
degree in an Allied Health NURSING STUDENTS feewaiver.htm
Profession are eligible for free Apply to the Student Awards
tuition fees, and a living cost Agency for Scotland If you are over 18, you may be
support package made up of www.saas.gov.uk eligible for a yearly payment
a Department of Health means- Students from all parts of the of £200 or £500 depending
tested bursary and a non UK taking full-time degrees in on your income and how many
means-tested student loan. Nursing are eligible for free tuition modules you are studying.
Funding differs for those who fees and a non means-tested For more information visit
have received support for bursary. Students who have www.ilascotland.org.uk
previous study. Scottish dependents may receive or contact Bill Stronach
domiciled students should apply additional allowances. on 0131 474 0000 or
to SAAS. Students not domiciled studentfunding@qmu.ac.uk.
in Scotland would apply to their INTERNATIONAL
local body (Student Finance STUDENTS
England, Student Finance Wales Before accepting a place,
or Student Finance Northern international students are
Ireland) for the student loan advised to investigate all
element and to SAAS for the possible sources of financial
fees and bursary element of help from their own country.
this package. Courses in this Additional advice may be sought
category are – Occupational from local Embassies, High
Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Commissions and British Council
Speech and Language Therapy, Offices. Financial help may also
Dietetics and Diagnostic & be available through international
Therapeutic Radiography. charities. For further information
please consult the International
In Scotland, Audiology is not Student section for perspective
regarded as an Allied Health students on the QMU website at
Profession. This means that www.qmu.ac.uk.
students apply to their local
funding body for the full support
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LOCATE: HOW TO GET TO OUR CAMPUS

Our new campus is designed to Trains run from Waverley Station cannot access QMU at City Bypass South). Continue
be environmentally sustainable. to Musselburgh and from both this point. forward, then merge onto the
To minimise car use, much has Haymarket and Waverley Edinburgh Bypass – A720. Travel
been done to make it easy for to Newcraighall. Detailed BY CAR FROM FIFE along the A720 until Sheriffhall
staff and students to use public information can be found Take the M90 south towards roundabout, take the 3rd exit
transport links, from the provision on the First Scotrail web site. Edinburgh (signposted Forth onto The City of Edinburgh
of an on-campus café in which Road Bridge). Continue forward Bypass – A720. Through Old
you can await your bus in BY CYCLE FROM on to the A90 and cross the Craighall Junction, at roundabout
comfort, to ongoing negotiations CENTRAL EDINBURGH Forth Road Bridge. Continue take 1st exit, then merge onto
with transport providers to National Cycle Route 1 runs forward towards South the A1. Take the exit sign
maximise frequency of services. from Waverley Station to the rear Queensferry. Continue forward posted QMU.
There are also dedicated of the site. There are also many on the A90 into Edinburgh. At
showering and locker facilities quiet roads in the Musselburgh the Barnton Junction turn right You will require a parking
for cyclists, who can also take area which would allow for safe onto Maybury Road – A902 permit to park on campus.
taking advantage of the National cycling. These can be seen on (signposted City Bypass). Bear For more information please
Cycle Network link into the the cycle map. left onto Maybury Road entering email: parking@qmu.ac.uk
campus. See map for more Edinburgh. At roundabout take
detail on transport links. We BY CAR FROM the 2nd exit onto Maybury Road WALKING FROM
operate a needs-based parking CENTRAL EDINBURGH – A902. At Maybury Junction CENTRAL MUSSELBURGH
policy for staff or students, which From Princes Street, going east, turn right onto Glasgow Road – Take High Street – A199
means that those who have follow signs for A1 to Berwick, A8 (signposted City Bypass). southbound, continue to the
a genuine need, such as care along Waterloo Place At Gogar Junction branch left junction between the A6095
of small children, will receive a (continuation of Princes Street), (signposted City Bypass), then Olivebank Road and B6415
permit in preference to others. and along Regent Road onto at Gogar Roundabout take the Eskview Road. Take Eskview
Permits are priced according to Montrose Terrace. These are just 2nd exit onto The City of Road. Travel along it until you
the CO2 emissions of the vehicle. continuations of the same road, Edinburgh Bypass – A720 come to the junction with
at the bottom of Montrose (signposted Berwick upon Stoneybank Road. Take a
FROM CENTRAL Terrace it will become London Tweed). Travel along the A720 right onto Stoneybank Road,
EDINBURGH BY BUS Road, and is still signed for the until Sheriffhall Roundabout, continue forward onto Whitehill
Take the LRT no 30 from A1. Continue along London Road take the 3rd exit onto The City Farm Road and straight on to
Princes Street, or the no 44 at until Jocks Lodge, where you will of Edinburgh Bypass – A720. the pedestrian entrance to QMU.
peak hours. Further bus options turn right onto Willowbrae Road. Through Old Craighall Junction,
are available on our website at (Continue to follow signs for A1) at roundabout take 1st exit, then WALKING FROM
www.qmu.ac.uk/prospective through Duddingston crossroads merge onto the A1. Take the exit FORT KINNAIRD
_students/how_to_find_us.htm and along to the Milton Link sign posted QMU. Take the A6095 Newcraighall
intersection, where you turn right Road from Fort Kinnaird, through
BY TRAIN FROM onto A1, through roundabout and BY CAR FROM the A1 junction and forward to
CENTRAL EDINBURGH past slip road for Newcraighall, WEST LOTHIAN the Newcraighall Park and Ride.
The new campus is located and follow signs for Queen Take the M9, at the Newbridge Just past the Park and Ride site
directly opposite Musselburgh Margaret University to the next Junction roundabout take the take a right onto the National
rail station, whilst Newcraighall slip road. From the end of this 2nd exit, to continue on the M9. Cycle Network path. Follow
Park and Ride Station is located road turn to the left and the car At the junction with the M8, the path that runs to the new
to the North West of the site. park entrance is on the right branch left on to the M8. At M8 QMU site. Please call us on
Musselburgh station is served by hand side. junction 1, keep in right hand lane +44 (0)131 474 0000 for further
trains from Edinburgh and East to continue forward (signposted addresses/ directions or see our
Lothian, whilst Newcraighall is Please note that some City Bypass South). At Hermiston website at www.qmu.ac.uk
served by trains from Edinburgh, Sat Nav systems direct you Junction roundabout take the 3rd
West Lothian and Stirlingshire. to Musselburgh Station – cars exit onto the A720 (signposted
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CONNECT:
USEFUL CONTACTS
ACCOMMODATION EDUCATION LIAISON
SERVICE E: rilo@qmu.ac.uk
E: accommodation@qmu.ac.uk
DISABILITY ADVISER
ADMISSIONS E: disability@qmu.ac.uk
E: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
STUDENT FUNDING
CAREERS ADVISER ADVISER
E: careers@qmu.ac.uk E: wstronach@qmu.ac.uk
DEVELOPMENT SPORTS
& ALUMNI OFFICE E: sports@qmu.ac.uk
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STUDENT COUNSELLOR
INFORMATION SERVICES E: fkelly@qmu.ac.uk
E: it-helpdesk@qmu.ac.uk
STUDENT SERVICES
INTERNATIONAL LIAISON E: studentservices@qmu.ac.uk
E: rilo@qmu.ac.uk
STUDENTS’ UNION
JOBSHOP E: union@qmu.ac.uk
E: jobshop@qmu.ac.uk
All useful contacts can
LIBRARY be reached on
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INDEX
A D H M
Access courses 23, 88 Data Protection Act 91 Health Psychology 58 Marketing Management 43
Accommodation 06, 15, 28 Dietetics 68, 89 Health Psychology Marketing Case Study 44
Acting for Stage Disability 20 Case Study 56 Mature students 88
and Screen 85 Drama and Performance 83 Hospitality and Tourism Media 52
Age restriction 88 Management 40
Medical Service 20, 28
Allied Health Profession 95 E Hospitality and Tourism
Mentoring 20
Management Case Study 32
Applications East Lothian 12 Musselburgh 12
(for international students) 29 Human Biology 69
Edinburgh 10, 11, 28
Application 87, 88, 89
Education Resource Centre 16 N
Applied Pharmacology 64 I
Effective Learning Service 20 Nursing 70
IELTS 29
English Language 29 Nutrition 71
B Information Services/
Enhanced Disclosure 91 Technology 16
Business Management 34
Entry requirements International Baccalaureate O
(and on all course pages) 88 (on all course pages) Occupational Therapy 72
C European Union 88, 94 International Hospitality Occupational Therapy
Campus tours 22 Events Management 38 Management 41 Case Study 73
Careers and Student Events Management International Hospitality Open Days 22
Employment 20 Case Study 39 Management Case Study 42
Childcare fund 94 International links/partners 31 P
Clubs and Societies 17 F International 26, 27, 28, 29, 95 Part-time 89, 95
Colleges, Colleges (UK links) 23 Facilities 06, 16, 17 Irish Leaving Certificate Physiotherapy 74
Colleges (International links) 31 Fees 87, 91, 94 (on all course pages)
Podiatry 75
Consumer Studies 36 Fee Waiver 91 Podiatry Case Study 62
Consumer Studies Film and Media 50 J
Pre-entry guidance 20
Case Study 37 Jobshop 20
Film and Media Principal’s Introduction 01
Costume Design Case Study 48, 51
and Construction 82 Psychology 59
Finance 94, 95 L
Counselling service 20 Psychology and Sociology 60
Fresh Talent: Learning Resource Centre 16
Criminal convictions 89 Post Study Work Public Relations and Media 54
28 Library Services 16
Public Relations and Media
Funding 94 & 95 Life after Graduation 24
Case Study 55
Living cost support 94
Public Relations
G Loans 94 and Marketing 53
Graduate employment rate 03 Location 10, 11, 12, 96, 97
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CONTENTS
Principal’s Introduction 1 SOCIAL SCIENCES
QMU at a Glance 2&3 Health Psychology Case Study 56
Inspiring New Campus 4–9 Health Psychology 58
Edinburgh 10 & 11 Psychology 59
The Campus Neighbourhood 12 & 13 Psychology and Sociology 60
QMU Accommodation 14 & 15
Library, IT and AV Services 16 HEALTH
Sports and Recreational Clubs 17 Podiatry Case Study 62
Students’ Union and Welfare 18 & 19 Applied Pharmacology 64
Student Services 20 & 21 Health and Social Care 67
Opportunities to Meet Us 22 Dietetics 68
QMU Welcomes College Students 23 Human Biology 69
Life after Graduation 24 Nursing 70
Nutrition 71
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Occupational Therapy 72
International Student Case Study 26 Occupational Therapy Case Study 73
QMU Welcomes International Students 28 & 29 Physiotherapy 74
International Links and European Union 31 Podiatry 75
BUSINESS, ENTERPRISE AND MANAGEMENT Post Registration Courses: INDEX
Hospitality and Tourism Management Case Study 32 BSc Podiatry Conversion/Radiography/
Business Management 34 Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Conversion 77 P (continued) U
Consumer Studies 36 Speech and Language Therapy 78 Post-Registration Courses: UCAS (and on all
Consumer Studies Case Study 37 BSc Podiatry Conversion/ course pages) 87, 90, 92
Events Management 38 PRODUCTION, DRAMA & PERFORMANCE Radiography/Occupational
Events Management Case Study 39 Costume Design and Construction 82 Therapy and Physiotherapy
Y
Hospitality and Tourism Management 40 Conversion 77
Drama and Performance 83 Young Students Bursary 94
International Hospitality Management 41 Stage and Screen 84
International Hospitality Management Case Study 42 Acting for Stage and Screen 85 Q
Marketing Management 43 QMU Advance 20
Marketing and Retailing Joint Degree Case Study 44 FURTHER INFORMATION Qualifications
Retail Management 45 Application and Selection 87 (European Union) 88
Tourism Management 46 Applying to QMU 88 & 89 Qualifications (International) 29
Important Information 90 & 91
Qualifications (UK)
MEDIA, CULTURE & COMMUNICATION UCAS Tariff 92 & 93 (and on all course pages) 92, 93
Film and Media Case Study 48 Student Finance 94 & 95
Film and Media 50 How to Get to Our Campus 96 & 97
Film and Media Case Study 51 Useful Contacts 98 R
Media 52 Notes 99 Diagnostic/Therapeutic
Public Relations and Marketing 53 Index 100 & 101 Radiography 76
Public Relations and Media 54 Retail Management 45
Public Relations and Media Case Study 55
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For the full index, please see pages 100 & 101 Scholarships 28
Speech and Language
Therapy 78
Sport 17
Stage and Screen 84
Study abroad 29
Student Services 20 & 21
Students’ Union 18 & 19
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Terms and conditions 90
Travel 6, 11, 12, 96, 97
TOEFL 29
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QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY, EDINBURGH

We look forward to hearing from you.

UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2011

HELLO: PRINCIPAL’S INTRODUCTION

I would like to wish you a get lost in the crowd. Our

6 MINUTES BY TRAIN FROM

INSPIRE: AS A STUDENT JOINING

Photos: Around campus

QMU’S INSPIRING NEW CAMPUS

SUPERB NEW A PURPOSE-BUILT GETTING TO THE NEW

Photo: The Learning Resource Centre 7

Photos: Around Edinburgh

Photos: (L-R) Musselburgh High Street, Musselburgh Harbour, Fort Kinnaird

SETTLE: THE CAMPUS NEIGHBOURHOOD

For those living on campus, and

JOIN, SLEEP, COOK,

RELAX: QMU ACCOMMODATION

Living in the halls of residence is the Accommodation Office

ABSORB: LIBRARY, IT AND AV SERVICES

PLAY: SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL CLUBS

SPORTS FACILITIES RECREATIONAL CLUBS Their successes on the field are

Our teams are successful

EAT, DRINK, DANCE,

BELONG: STUDENTS’ UNION

STUDENTS’ UNION most importantly to meet your WELFARE POINT SERVICE

SUPPORT: STUDENT SERVICES

SAMPLE: OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET US

BEFRIEND: QMU WELCOMES

ACHIEVE: LIFE AFTER GRADUATION

OUR GRADUATES KEEPING IN TOUCH extended family of fellow alumni

Words cannot describe what this international experience has been

Support from lecturers at QMU is amazing. Because it is smaller than

I am currently in my second year and am soon to embark on my first

After I graduate, I would like to do a Masters and hopefully a PHD

“WORDS CANNOT Matauka Yeta

WANT TO BE A HIGH FLYER?

EMBRACE: QMU WELCOMES

QMU HAS A GROWING AND VIBRANT INTERNATIONAL

more information on Edinburgh, School Diploma or Junior ENGLISH LANGUAGE

> Indian and Pakistan 10+2 of competence in both spoken

We recognise and warmly > International Baccalaureate on its own merits.

UNITE: INTERNATIONAL LINKS

The company continues to grow from strength to strength with

“GETTING PRACTICAL this was a fantastic achievement!

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE Suzie McCafferty

WHAT’S YOUR CALLING IN LIFE?

Business Management UCAS CODE:

Consumer Studies UCAS CODE:

Events Management UCAS CODE:

Hospitality and Tourism

Marketing Management UCAS CODE:

Retail Management UCAS CODE:

Tourism Management UCAS CODE:

IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE:

MEDIA I grew up in Glasgow, left school at 16 and joined the Forces as a

I wanted to return to Scotland to study and decided Edinburgh was

Whilst I was a student, I was commissioned by QMU to produce a film

After I left QMU, I went on to do a MA in Advanced Film Practise, as

“IT (QMU) ALLOWED ME

NEED TO CHANNEL YOUR FUTURE?

Film and Media UCAS CODE:

Media UCAS CODE:

Public Relations and Media UCAS CODE: