Your learning experience : Giving you a step up
“ I gained a wide range of experience while undertaking an internship through QMU ’ s Careers and Employability Service . The opportunity has been an integral part in my successful achievement of a graduate role and has further enhanced my employability .”
Callum Shearer , BA ( Hons ) Public Relations and Marketing ( now PR and Marketing Communications )
Post-entry services
If you decide that QMU is the right choice for you , there are further services and facilities available when you commence your studies . The majority of these are located in one central area within our main academic building , providing a one-stop shop for all your needs .
Careers and Employability
Our Careers and Employability Service provides information , advice and guidance on all matters related to your career . Armed with information on part-time jobs , seasonal work , voluntary work , internships and graduate opportunities , the service assists you to find employment during your degree and after graduation . Advisers are pleased to help you make decisions about your career and support you in making successful applications . The aim is to ensure you make a successful transition into the graduate world of work or on to further study . See pages 12 — 15 for more information on careers .
Disability
Working closely with a network of key academic and non-academic staff , we offer reasonable adjustments and assessment arrangements , as well as providing guidance for eligible students about Disabled Students ’ Allowance ( DSA ) funding . DSA Needs Assessments can be arranged , as can specific one-to-one support such as note-takers or individual dyslexia tutors where appropriate . For more information about DSA please contact the Disability Advisers ( see contact details on page 27 ).
Funding
Our Student Funding Adviser provides information on funding to support you when you are studying . In addition , advice is given to students regarding support that may be available if they encounter financial difficulties , for example , childcare funding and discretionary and hardship funds . For more information on funding , see pages 128 — 129 .
Counselling
The Counselling Service offers confidential one-to-one , professional , brief counselling for any emotional or psychological issue affecting your academic work or your general health and wellbeing .
Wellbeing
Our Wellbeing Service offers support for your mental , emotional and physical wellbeing and facilitates building up resilience and healthy living to support you on your journey through university . We can offer advice on help and support for mental health issues . In addition , our Stay-on-Course Programme provides rapid support to students identified as needing help through monitoring academic engagement and referrals from staff and students .
QMU is working with Togetherall to provide a supportive , online community to support students . Togetherall is a digital mental health support service that is available online 24 / 7 , and is completely anonymous ; therfore you can express yourself freely and openly .
Professionally trained ‘ wall guides ’ monitor the community to ensure the safety and anonymity of all members . In addition to Togetherall ’ s online community , students have access to useful resources and can work through tailored self-help courses covering topics such as anxiety , sleep , stress , depression and many more .
Health
QMU works in partnership with local medical practices to ensure you can access NHS services when you need them . All students are advised to register with a local medical practice after they arrive at QMU .
Contemplation room
There is a contemplation room on campus that is open to all students for quiet reflection . It is designed to reflect the multi-faceted nature of staff and students at QMU . It is a quiet space which students can use if they need some time on their own or time out from a busy day .
Learning Resource Centre and Effective Learning Service
The Learning Resource Centre and Effective Learning Service provide a range of facilities and services to support your learning needs . These include 24-hour access to printed and electronic resources and access to group and individual help on enhancing your study techniques .
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