According to Nesta ( 2018 ) the creative and cultural industries are driving economic growth across the UK , and are predicted to create one million new jobs between 2013 and 2030 . Likewise , the UK PR and communications industry is the most highly developed in Europe and second only to the US globally . Some 71,000 people in the UK work in this multi-billion pound industry , 22 % more than in 2014 ( CIPR , 2018 ). According to property consultant CBRE , Edinburgh ranked third after Manchester and Reading as those areas outside London with the potential to further develop as a destination for the publishing , film , TV , media , digital , computer programming and information services sectors . Our students benefit from all that Edinburgh offers as a national centre of government , business and creative industries , as well as being the home of the world ’ s largest arts festival .
Industry links
In a highly competitive job market , learning from experienced professionals is important . QMU has strong links with major global media , communication and creative organisations and invites senior executives and policymakers to provide students with first-hand insights into professional practice . Many of our industry contacts regularly offer placement opportunities to our students .
QMU is a member of the Media , Communications and Cultural Studies Association ( MeCCSA ), an accredited teaching centre of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations ( CIPR ), and partner institution of the Public Relations and Communications Association ( PRCA ). Our affiliations mean that we can offer students access to these important professional and academic bodies and their resources .
We are the only UK institution to offer CIPR-accredited courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level as well as teaching the CIPR Professional Public Relations Diploma , the CIPR Specialist Diploma ( Digital Communications ) and the CIPR Specialist Diploma ( Public Affairs ). Students successfully completing these professional qualifications can gain advanced entry onto one of our MSc programmes , should they wish to continue their studies .
Our approach to learning and teaching
We offer full-time and part-time places . Students benefit from face-to-face and online teaching and full-time students learn alongside those studying on a part-time basis , many of whom work in professional roles .
Students can focus on an area of interest to them , undertaking original research , working on professional projects and developing a portfolio of work to enhance their careers .
Facilities
All students benefit from the wide range of QMU learning facilities , and are supported by access to an extensive range of online materials and resources via QMU ’ s virtual learning environment ( including electronic books , journals and teaching content ) even when off campus . Students also have access to our on-campus Business Gateway and Business Innovation Zone ( BIZ ). Students on the MSc Digital Campaigning and Content Creation will utilise our film and video editing suites which includes a one of only two ‘ infinity ’ green screen facilities in Edinburgh .
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