Location
If a course is delivered at QMU , teaching will take place in our academic building on campus . However , if you are following a course that includes a practical placement ( see individual courses ), this will normally take place off campus . More information regarding placements can be found on the individual course pages on our website . Some courses are also delivered or have an element of the course delivered at an external partner site . Online courses normally require no campus attendance , however , blended learning programmes will require some attendance .
Please see the individual course entries in this prospectus for details .
Teaching and learning activities and assessment methods
Teaching and learning activities and assessment methods vary widely across our suite of courses . You may attend lectures , workshops , seminars , laboratory sessions and more , depending on the course In question . Similarly , you might be assessed by essays , case study reports , simulations , projects , presentations and examinations , face to face and online . If you would like more details about the specific teaching and learning experiences offered , please see individual course entries on our website or contact the programme leader of the course that interests you .
Class sizes
Class sizes at QMU vary according to your course . However , the relatively small size of the University means that you can quickly get to know our staff and fellow students on your course , and experience a range of teaching and learning opportunities aimed at enhancing your overall student experience . You need never feel lost in a crowd of students in a huge lecture theatre . For students completing an online course , you will be able to join an online community of students .
External review
All Scottish universities , including QMU , are subject to regular periodic external review . This is undertaken by the Quality Assurance Agency . The review process is called Enhancement-led Institutional Review ( ELIR ). ELIR focuses on the University ’ s arrangements for managing academic standards and enhancing the quality of the student learning experience . QMU ’ s most recent ELIR visit was in 2018 . The outcome was a judgement of effectiveness . This is the highest of three possible outcomes .
( The full ELIR report is available at www . qaa . ac . uk / reviewing-higher-education / quality-assurance-reports / provider ? UKPRN = 13335337 #)
Our teaching aims
Based on student and employer feedback , we have identified a number of qualities that will put you in a great position to take advantage of future opportunities and that will help you develop throughout your studies . These qualities are known as ‘ Graduate Attributes ’ and are set out below .
• Confident and self-reliant with the academic , professional and personal skills for successful personal and career development .
• Creative problem-solvers who can bring together skills of enquiry , research evidence and critical analysis to investigate problems and propose solutions .
• Positive contributors to building a just and sustainable society .
• Adept at using many sources of information to sift , create and share knowledge .
• Professional and ethical employees with an understanding of how other fields relate to and work with their own .
• Lifelong learners who can reflect and build on their experiences to achieve success .
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