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Toyin Ware ,
BA ( Hons ) Film and Media ( 2007 – 2010 )
TOYIN WARE , ORIGINALLY from Nigeria , started her film and media degree when QMU opened its new campus in 2007 .
Ten years on , she works for a fashion retailer and supports its busy global communications function from the company ’ s offices in Edinburgh .
Toyin studied politics and international relations in Oxford before coming to QMU . She said : “ In my previous course , I didn ’ t feel very supported and I wasn ’ t sure who to go to for help with different aspects of learning and student life . However , at QMU , I had absolutely amazing support . From the very first day at Queen Margaret , there was so much emphasis on how to find the right support . I know for certain that I would not have been successful without it .” ❒
Nial Vivian
MSc Dispute Resolution ( 2015 – 2016 )
Nial , 30 , was raised in Plymouth but had recently been living and working in the north west . He studied History and Politics at the University of Leicester , and after graduating in 2010 , worked in a number of different roles across fundraising and insurance before finding his vocation in dispute resolution .
In 2015 , Nial began studying MSc Dispute Resolution at QMU . The postgraduate qualification is aimed at students wishing to become dispute resolution professionals in areas such as conflict management , complaint handling , ombuds work , mediation , and arbitration .
He said : “ I had always had an interest in law and justice , especially between big organisations and the government and individuals , where we often hear about problems in the media . I also wanted a varied and challenging job dealing with complex issues , as well as wanting to make a positive difference to people ’ s lives . As a result , I was well-suited to this area , which is rapidly becoming a highly-regarded and professional career pathway .
“ The MSc Dispute Resolution provided me with the skills and confidence necessary to really excel at a role investigating complaints at an ombudsman scheme .”
Nail concluded : “ The results of the MSc Dispute Resolution and my work with an Ombudsman scheme has now led to a move into academia within the field , as a lecturer at Queen Margaret University , which is clearly thanks in large part to my work with the team here on the course .” ❒
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