Why QMU ?
Why study for a postgraduate qualification at QMU ?
There are many reasons to study with us . Our friendly and supportive staff and our welcoming community atmosphere will help you settle into postgraduate study . In addition , our purposebuilt campus offers a wide range of facilities to support your lifestyle and learning . Perhaps most importantly , our courses are designed to prepare you for a successful career .
Studying for a postgraduate qualification is a big decision – involving your time , energy and commitment . The next few pages are designed to help you learn more about our university and to establish whether QMU is the right fit for your needs .
QMU has approximately 5,000 * students with more than 1,000 studying for a postgraduate qualification . We offer a wide range of professionally relevant courses in the areas of management , business , health sciences , culture , education , global health and public relations . Many of our courses are approved or accredited by professional bodies .
QMU – a relevant and responsive university
QMU aims to be responsive to the needs of society and has a strong ethos focused on social justice . We are committed to providing thoroughly relevant teaching and research , providing the optimum balance of theoretical and practical knowledge . Our research is focused on making a real practical impact on everyday life , and our courses are designed to produce well-prepared , well-rounded and flexible graduates .
Our staff have close links with industry , professional bodies and governmental and non-governmental agencies , ensuring that our teaching is current and meets the needs of both our students and employers .
You can study for single modules as an associate student as part of your continuing professional development , or study a part-time course to develop your skills alongside your current employment .
Shaping a better world
Behind all of QMU ’ s postgraduate courses is the philosophy of enhancing the quality of life and serving communities . Graduates use their new-found skills to impact positively on many people ’ s lives – whether through implementing better business practice , facilitating better healthcare , equipping communities to fight for environmental justice , helping people in developing countries to rebuild their communities after conflict or developing cultural events for public enjoyment . Whatever you choose to do with your QMU qualification , you can achieve your own personal success and your work will have the potential to make a positive impact on society .
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