Your learning experience : Giving you a step up
How we teach and how you ’ ll learn
Our teaching is focused on building your knowledge and confidence , developing your problem-solving skills and preparing you for a successful career .
Expert staff and real-life learning
We take pride in ensuring that our teaching is relevant to today ’ s workplaces and prepares students for their chosen careers . You will be taught by academic staff with in-depth knowledge and experience of their subject area .
Our staff are internationally recognised researchers and experienced practitioners who contribute to the latest developments in their fields . Our programmes have strong links with industry and professional bodies , offering students a combination of critical and hands-on perspectives on their studies . We also draw on the expertise of visiting lecturers from across the globe , providing an international perspective in Scotland ’ s capital .
You can find staff profiles on our website by subject at : www . qmu . ac . uk / schoolsand-divisions /.
( Please note that our staffing is subject to change ).
Course delivery
Courses are delivered using a variety of delivery formats depending on the course .
The delivery methods may include :
• part-time ( days and evenings )
• block weeks
• weekends
• full-time attendance
• online / distance learning
• learning packs and modified lectures
Make sure you enquire with the course leader about the delivery pattern ( s ) available on the course ( s ) that interest you .
Modules
All of our courses are broken down into modules . The core modules , and available option modules ( if relevant ), are listed on each course page in this prospectus . Where placements are integrated into our courses , these will be considered as modules .
( While the modules listed are correct at the time of print ( September 2020 ), they may differ slightly from those offered in 2021 . Because option modules often depend upon the availability of specific members of staff , not all options will run in any given academic year .)
Duration
A full-time master ’ s degree takes one calendar year of study to complete . PgDip and MSc courses that lead to eligibility to register with a professional body normally take between a year and a half and two years to complete on a full-time basis .
However , many of our courses offer students the opportunity to study part-time . A part-time course is typically spread over a two- or three-year period , and must be completed in no more than seven years , including the dissertation .
PgDip and MSc courses that lead to eligibility to register with a professional body normally take between a year and a half and two years to complete on a full-time basis . Please note that international students who require a Student Visa are restricted to full-time modes of study .
Online learning
Online learning at QMU is all about you interacting with your fellow learners and tutors through online discussions , lectures , seminars and groupwork . Using videos , podcasts , online chat , facilitated discussions , small group work , quizzes , case studies and games , we offer an engaging , multi-media student experience . All of our courses will involve some interaction with various online learning platforms including our Virtual Learning Environment ( The Hub ), Eportfolio packages such as Pebblepad and more . Some modules or courses may even be delivered largely or wholly online , making them ideal choices for parttime or distance learners looking for a flexible educational experience .
Many of QMU ’ s niche areas of expertise readily lend themselves to online learning . Online learning offers students across the world access to our highly specialised knowledge . We call upon a pool of informed , international experts to share the latest developments in their subject area , discussing issues relevant to our learners ’ professional lives . Our approach to online learning involves fostering online communities of learners , enabling staff and students to share expertise and generate knowledge together .
Please see individual course entries on our website for details of online delivery or visit www . qmu . ac . uk / study-here / onlinelearning /
Academic year and timetables
The Academic Calendar will be available to view at : www . qmu . ac . uk / about-theuniversity / quality / committees-regulationspolicies-and-procedures / academiccalendar /
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