Why QMU ?
Postgraduate study explained
Postgraduate study is available in a variety of forms .
Taught postgraduate degrees
All postgraduate degrees on offer at QMU are designed to develop practical skills of analysis , problem solving and critical thinking with a strong theoretical basis . Specialist and broad-based courses are available . Generally , our courses have the following features :
• modular in structure
• flexible delivery formats
• designed for your ongoing career and personal development
• dissertation may be work based
• research and theory based
• credit accumulation and transfer within the SCOTCAT framework
• possible choice of optional modules from across the taught postgraduate framework
Many of the courses provide opportunities for an exploration of multi-agency and interdisciplinary issues , drawing on leading research and the experience of current practitioners .
The various courses on offer have been designed to :
• develop areas of study relevant to a profession whether in business , education , healthcare , social sciences , education , media or the creative industries ; help you acquire valuable new knowledge and skills ; update and develop your knowledge in an area that builds on your undergraduate studies or equivalent prior experiential learning , and allows you to move into a brand-new career ( in the case of our pre-registration courses ).
Our awards We currently offer the following awards :
• Master of Arts ( MA )
• Master of Science ( MSc )
• Postgraduate Diploma ( PgDip )
• Postgraduate Certificate ( PgCert )
• Professional Graduate Diploma in Education ( PGDE )
• Professional Doctorate ( ProfDoc )
• Master of Research ( MRes )
• Doctor of Philosophy ( PhD )
Structure
Courses are modular in structure . The majority of individual modules are rated at 20 master ’ s ( M ) level academic credit points : 20 credits is 200 hours of learning and study .
Master ’ s degree ( MA , MSc )
For a master ’ s degree , you will normally complete modules equivalent to 180 credits at SCQF , of which a minimum of 160 are at SCQF level 11 , and no credits below SCQF level 10 . This will comprise :
• core specialist subject modules
• research modules
• optional modules
• a dissertation or project equivalent to 60 credits representing 600 hours of student work
The dissertation or project can be based around your professional work if you are in employment .
Postgraduate Diploma ( PgDip )
For a postgraduate diploma you will normally complete modules equivalent to 120 credits at SCQF , of which a minimum of 100 are at SCQF level 11 , and no credits below SCQF level 10 . This will comprise :
• core specialist subject modules
• a research module
• optional modules
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