Contents
Step into QMU
Our courses 2 Welcome to QMU 3
Why QMU ?
10 reasons to join us 4 A campus university with all the benefits of a capital city 6
Your learning experience : Giving you a step up
How we teach and how you will learn 8
Preparing you for employment : placements , careers and |
employability |
12 |
Inspiring entrepreneurs |
16 |
Your personal development : extracurricular learning |
opportunities and funding |
20 |
Broadening your horizons : study abroad |
22 |
Helping you succeed : student support services |
24 |
Making the most of your time at university |
28 |
The international student experience |
30 |
Your individual needs
Joining us from college 34 Associate students : an alternative way to get a degree 36
Your student lifestyle
City of Edinburgh , coast and countryside 38
Edinburgh : a city of events , attractions and festivals |
42 |
Your accommodation |
44 |
Your Students ’ Union |
46 |
Clubs , societies and sports |
48 |
Budgeting and living costs |
50 |
Please be aware that the COVID-19 pandemic may alter delivery of some courses . For the latest information , please see the COVID section of our website : www . qmu . ac . uk / coronavirus
Step ahead : Your future
Graduation and beyond 52
Our courses 54 See page 2 for full course list
Is QMU right for you ? All you need to know before applying
Your next steps before applying 116 The application process 118 Writing a personal statement 120 Application and access 122 Terms and conditions 126 Student fees and funding 128 International scholarships 132 QMU bursaries 133
Other useful information
How to get to our campus 136 Useful contacts and more information 138 Acknowledgements 139 Our research expertise 140 Quick statistics 142 Notes 143 Alphabetical course index 144
QMU is ranked in the top 15 % of universities in the UK for student satisfaction with their course ( National Student Survey 2021 ).
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