NEW BEGINNINGSPOSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2011

HELLO: PRINCIPALS INTRODUCTIONI would like to wish you a very warm welcome to this prospectus. Having joined Queen Margaret University as Principal in 2009, I am delighted to be part of this vibrant, modern and exciting university that provides such a supportive learning environment to its students. In my time here I have been impressed by the genuine sense of community spirit. I do hope that if you choose to visit us at one of our open days or come to study with us, that you receive as warm a welcome as I have done. Queen Margaret University is a very special place. Our high quality learning and teaching is supported and complemented by our research activity. A high proportion of our academics participate in research and our specialist research centres have gained worldwide recognition. We have the highest proportion of research active staff of all the modern Scottish universities and we perform at the highest level in developing pioneering expertise that cuts across our specialist elds the health professions, business, the arts and social sciences. This research activity ultimately ensures that students learning is fresh and relevant. We make a point of getting to know all our students and our small size means that you neednt get lost in the crowd. Our approachable staff plan the most appropriate support for each student, ultimately helping you reach your potential. Our approach to learning and teaching is student centred and we will do our utmost to equip you with the expertise you need to build a successful and fullling career. Many of our students become accomplished leaders in their chosen eld. As a vocationally focused university, our courses are designed to ensure that our graduates are highly employable with skills which are sought after by the public, private and commercial sectors. Our purpose-built campus, which opened in 2007, will provide you with all the facilities you need to succeed. The student focused design encourages collaborative working and offers a exible, modern, sociable and attractive environment in which live, learn and relax. Relevant, dynamic, innovative, distinctive and focused are all accurate descriptions of Queen Margaret University. We are small enough to get to know you but big enough to help take you where you want to go. Come and see what we have to offer. You wont be disappointed.

OUR MISSION FOCUSES ON ENHANCING THE WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, THROUGH SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY RELEVANT EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. THIS MISSION IS ENHANCED BY OUR STRONG COMMITMENT TO ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY .Professor Petra Wend Principal of Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

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QMU AT A GLANCEWERE FOCUSED ON PREPARING YOU FOR A CAREER WE OFFER A FRIENDLY CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT A BRAND NEW CAMPUS DESIGNED FOR 21ST CENTURY STUDENTS EASY ACCESS TO EDINBURGHS BUZZING CITY CENTRE

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5000* STUDENTS

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6 MINUTES BY TRAIN FROM EDINBURGH CITY CENTRE A STUDENT-CENTRED APPROACH TO LEARNING INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS FROM WORK-BASED LEARNING TO AN ONLINE VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT RANKED 1ST IN THE UK FOR OVERALL LIVING EXPERIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT IN THE 2009 STUDENT BAROMETER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENT BAROMETER3

INSPIRE: AS A STUDENT JOINING QMU IN 2011, YOU CAN ENJOY THE SUPERB FACILITIES AT OUR PURPOSE-BUILT CAMPUS. YOU WILL JOIN A VIBRANT UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY, WITH ALL THE BENEFITS OF CENTRAL EDINBURGH JUST A SHORT JOURNEY AWAY, AND THE SEASIDE TOWN OF MUSSELBURGH ON YOUR DOORSTEP

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QMUS INSPIRING CAMPUSSUPERB CAMPUS FACILITIESThe campus which opened in autumn 2007, is a vibrant academic village with high-tech buildings and attractive landscaped spaces, featuring an innovative learning resource centre at the heart of the development, which combines IT and library services. The campus design takes full account of the needs of 21st century students and of the specic requirements of QMUs students. Examples of this are the multi-purpose laboratories and clinics, which support the learning of students of the allied health professions, and the studio theatre where all students are able to enjoy performances put on by those studying the performing arts. And, of course, there is appropriate disabled access to residences and academic buildings. There is plenty of green space to enjoy and you will nd the campus conveniently situated for leisure and shopping facilities. The centre of Musselburgh, an attractive seaside town on the eastern edge of Edinburgh, is a short walk away, as is the extensive Fort Kinnaird shopping and leisure complex.

A PURPOSE-BUILT STUDENT UNION AND SPORTS FACILITIESThe student union includes plenty of social spaces, a caf, an events area and a games room. During your free time as a student at QMU, you will be able to make use of sports facilities situated adjacent to the union including a multipurpose sports hall, tness suite, aerobic/dance studio, an outdoor all-weather pitch and a trim track running around the site.

GETTING TO THE NEW CAMPUSSituated right beside Musselburgh Station, the campus is very easy to reach by train. The rail service from Edinburgh Waverley takes around six minutes. The campus is also a short walk from Newcraighall Station on the cross-rail line (which serves West Lothian and Stirlingshire). There are frequent bus services to the area from central Edinburgh, currently taking around 30 minutes. You can await your bus in comfort in a caf situated directly beside the on-campus bus stop. Night buses also serve the area. Showering and locker facilities are available for those who want to take advantage of the National Cycle Network link to the new campus. Very few students have the opportunity to study in streamlined, modern facilities like those which are available at QMUs campus you can be one of them. For a more information on our campus, visit our website at www.qmu.ac.uk/the_university/ new_campus.htm

MODERN STUDENT RESIDENCES800 on-campus rooms provide modern, purposebuilt accommodation for undergraduate and postgraduate students. These rooms are en-suite with shared kitchen and lounge facilities. Internet connection points are provided. For more information on accommodation, see page 13.

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EXCITE: EDINBURGH, THE PERFECT PLACE TO STUDY

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Edinburgh, Scotlands capital, is amongst one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in the world. Situated on the central belt of Scotland, south of the Firth of Forth Estuary, the city is easily accessible from all areas of the UK and beyond. Edinburgh is never quiet. Each year thousands of tourists descend on the city to attend the famous International Festival or to take part in the famous Hogmanay street party one of the original and largest New Year parties in the world. Visitors also come to the city to learn more about its history or trace their Scottish ancestry. It is jam packed with historical sights the most popular being Edinburgh Castle.

records, books and electrical equipment. For more unique shops look to the citys old town: a hive for students, specialising in vintage clothing stores, boutiques selling creations from local designers, independent record shops, poster shops, skate shops, bookshops and piercing shops. Further out of the city centre and close to QMUs new campus is Fort Kinnaird, an outdoor shopping complex offering many high street chains.

spring and thousands of people come to Edinburgh from all over the world to be part of the worlds largest party Hogmanay which helps to celebrate the beginning of the New Year. If you are sporty, the city plays host to Scottish Premier League football, Six Nations rugby, ice hockey, golf, cycling and athletics events. There are also numerous leisure centres, private health clubs, swimming pools, a sports stadium, Europes largest dry ski slope, golf courses, tennis courts, horse riding and much, much more. A treat is also in store for dance enthusiasts with a state-of-the-art facility at Dance Base offering an impressive variety of classes. If you are seeking culture or history, visit some of the major attractions including Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, the Royal Mile, the Whisky Heritage Centre, Royal Observatory and the new Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh is also home to various art galleries and museums, all of which are well worth a visit.

A HOP SKIP AND JUMPTransport links to Edinburgh are excellent you can easily head north to spend a weekend skiing or hillwalking. You are only 45 minutes from Glasgow or 5 hours from London by train. Air links are extensive it takes just over an hour to get to Paris, Dublin or Amsterdam. In the city centre, the bus services are excellent, providing frequent links both in and around the city.WANT MORE INFORMATION ON EDINBURGH? VISIT WWW.EDINBURGHINSPIRINGCAPITAL.COM OR WWW.QMU.AC.UK/PROSPECTIVE_ST UDENTS/EXPERIENCE/DEFAULT.HTM

STOP, LOOK AND LISTENIf the arts is your thing, Edinburgh has many multiplex cinemas, arthouse cinemas, theatres and concert venues.

In the summer, The Edinburgh International Festival brings music, dance, opera and theatre Edinburgh has an abundance to the city, while the Festival of restaurants, pubs, bars Fringe offers every conceivable and clubs catering for every art form, including street theatre, taste possible. comedy and performances in all manner of venues. There is also SHOP TIL YOU DROP the Film Festival, Jazz Festival, Edinburghs famous Princes Military Tattoo, Book Festival, Street, in the heart of the city centre, offers all major high street and many more. The Science chains selling clothes and shoes, and Folk Festivals take place in

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SETTLE: THE CAMPUS NEIGHBOURHOODLOCATIONOur campus is situated to the east of Edinburgh, by Musselburgh just ve miles east of Edinburghs city centre.

TRANSPORT AND DIRECTIONS

We aimed to create an environmentally sustainable campus. To minimise car use, much has been done to make it easy for staff and students to Musselburgh is a pretty coastal town. The centre of Musselburgh use public transport links, from negotiations with transport is 15 minutes walk from the providers to maximise frequency campus and has a great deal of services to showering and to offer students: a theatre, a locker facilities for cyclists taking sports centre with swimming advantage of the National Cycle pool, numerous supermarkets Network link into the campus. and small shops, a racecourse, See pages 116 & 117 for more two golf courses, a harbour, detail on transport links. a beach, restaurants, pubs, a public library, riverside walks, WANT MORE INFORMATION? a pitch and putt course, a CONTACT THE MARKETING bowling green, a public park OFFICE ON: and a museum. The new T: +44 (0)131 474 0000 campus is also only a short E: MARKETING@QMU.AC.UK walk from Fort Kinnaird, a large outdoor shopping complex.

THEATRE, SPORTS CENTRE, SWIMMING POOL, SHOPS, SUPERMARKETS, BEACH, RACECOURSE, HARBOUR, RESTAURANTS, PUBS, LIBRARY, RIVERSIDE WALKWAYS, GOLF COURSES, BOWLING GREEN, MUSEUM AND PARKLANDS

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WE HAVE CREATED AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS

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RELAX: QMU ACCOMMODATIONLiving in the halls of residence is a great way to make new friends and helps you settle in quickly to student life. The campus houses 800 study bedrooms, in self-contained ats for three to six students. Each at has a kitchen and comfortable living area. Each room is equipped with an en-suite shower and toilet, wired internet access and well designed storage units. As part of the plans to encourage environmental sustainability, parking is not available for students staying in on-campus accommodation. It is very important that potential students apply as early as possible for a room in our halls as demand is traditionally very high. Full details of the student accommodation are available from the Accommodation Ofce. Prices currently start at 97.50 per week for a single standard room. Should you choose to live in the halls of residence, you will be at the heart of student life. The student union and sports facilities are a stones throw from your accommodation, ensuring that you can easily nd ways to relax and have fun whilst you have not got your head in the books. If you chose to live off-campus, the Accommodation Ofce can provide helpful links on where to source private rental accommodation in the surrounding area. QMU is committed to providing a safe and a comfortable environment that is easily accessible for students with disabilities. If you have a disability of any kind and are thinking of applying to live in the halls, it is essential that the Accommodation Ofce is fully aware in plenty of time of anything that may be required to ensure that your room is accessible or equipped as necessary for your stay.WANT MORE INFORMATION? PLEASE CONTACT THE ACCOMMODATION OFFICE ON: T: +44 (0)131 474 0000 E: ACCOMMODATION@QMU.AC.UK OR WWW.QMU.AC.UK/SERVICES/ STUDENT_ACCOMMODATION.HTM

Living on campus is very convenient.Nana Owusu AmanhyiaYou dont have to worry about missing buses or waking up early to get to classes on time. Plus, it gives you the opportunity to meet a lot more people as there are so many students in one cluster. There is also the added advantage of accessing the universitys facilities with a lot more ease and frequency, eg the library and sports facilities to mention a few.

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STUDY: STUDYING AT QMUQueen Margaret University has around 5,000 students, with over 1,000 studying for a postgraduate qualication. We offer a wide range of postgraduate and postregistration courses that can be studied full-time, part-time or by distance learning. Many are available as credit accumulation courses. Most courses start in September, unless otherwise indicated.

PART-TIME AND DISTANCE LEARNING COURSESMany of the courses in this prospectus are designed for part-time or distance learning study. This exible approach to learning reects the Universitys commitment to supporting the needs and demands of the community. Such courses are designed to upgrade your qualications and skills without disrupting your work and career. They generally lead to academic awards and/or professional qualications. Please see the individual course information for availability.

POSTGRADUATE COURSESOur postgraduate courses are available to students who have a UK honours degree, a degree and relevant experience, or an equivalent qualication. Studying for a postgraduate qualication can provide you with the skills to change career, to move into a different eld, or help you bring together various disciplines. In the case of part-time study, postgraduate courses can help develop areas of study relevant to the work in which you are currently engaged. A Masters level course normally takes one year to complete full-time, or up to three years part-time. A Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) course generally takes between six and nine months full-time, or one to two years part-time.

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONThe University provides a range of courses designed to full the requirements of a number of professional and statutory bodies.

RESEARCH DEGREESOur increasing level of research activity, matched by increasing success in gaining external research funds, allows the University to provide a wide range of areas in which students can register for research programmes leading to the awards of MPhil and PhD.

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SPECIAL: WHY STUDY FOR A POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATION?Studying for a postgraduate qualication allows you to become more specialised. Gaining a recognised qualication in an area may give you the skills, knowledge and condence needed to climb your chosen career ladder. You can also use a postgraduate course as a means of changing direction and getting into a new line of work. In specic types of occupations, you may be expected to full the requirements of professional or statutory bodies and need to gain recognised qualications. Part-time research degrees (eg a PhD) as well as taught postgraduate courses offer you exible ways of continuing professional development. However, you may just like to challenge yourself through learning and enjoy working towards a goal. Whatever your reasons, QMU is committed to providing you with a exible and friendly learning environment which can help you on your road to success. courses that can suit different lifestyles. Please see the individual course information for availability. where specialists come together from a variety of backgrounds to pool their knowledge, share ideas and develop creative solutions.

ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE AND SERVING COMMUNITIESBehind all of QMUs postgraduate courses is a strong philosophy of enhancing quality of life and serving communities. Today, graduates of QMU have used their skills and knowledge to make improvements to the lives of many different people whether that be through the development of better business practice for improved customer service, breakthroughs in healthcare, the development of creative arts and culture for peoples enjoyment, helping communities to ght for environmental justice or working with people in third world countries to rebuild their communities after years of destruction. Whatever you choose to do with your postgraduate qualication, there is little doubt that the skills and knowledge you develop while at QMU will help you to achieve success in your own right while at the same time have a positive impact on society.

KEEPING TEACHING UPTO-DATE AND RELEVANTIn order to meet the changing needs of society, lecturing staff are actively engaged in ongoing research and collaborative work with external agencies, businesses and academics from other institutions. This helps to ensure that their teaching is up-to date and relevant which means that you benet from the latest thinking and developments in the eld. As well as the involvement of teaching staff in research, we also have a strong community of full-time researchers, whose work is often cutting-edge. Again, this helps to ensure that the information being communicated through teaching is extremely progressive.

RESEARCH STRENGTHSAs well as high quality teaching, we have a strong reputation for our research excellence. Our research activity is internationally recognised and informs and adds value to our teaching at all levels. As with all UK universities, we are scrutinised on our research performance through the UK-wide Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). Our results show that 53% of our academic staff were submitted to the RAE, which indicates that QMU has the highest proportion of research active staff in the modern university sector in Scotland. Overall the results are very positive for QMU with the overwhelming majority of our research in two areas (Linguistics and Communication, Cultural & Media Studies) being recognised as internationally signicant. In both these areas we have also been able to demonstrate that our research is world leading. In Allied Health, where our research focuses primarily on policy and practice issues often in a Scottish context, we have demonstrated that we have national recognition in the majority of our work. In Drama, Dance & Performing Arts and in Business & Management Studies we have also demonstrated that the majority of our research is at least at national standard.

A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO RESEARCH HELPS US SHARE KNOWLEDGE AND FIND SOLUTIONSMulti-disciplinary research is an increasingly important element which underpins the work of the institution. This approach is designed to bring together people from different specialisms and a range of departments to work together on specic projects. Most of our research now involves collaborations with academics from other universities (throughout the UK and abroad), government bodies and agencies. This is a reection of modern methods of working

FLEXIBLE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO FIT IN WITH YOUR LIFESTYLEWhether you are in your early twenties or are returning to education after a long gap, staff at QMU will endeavour to provide an environment which will support your learning while also providing enough exibility to study around career, social and family commitments. QMU therefore offers full-time, part-time and distance learning

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CHOICE: POSTGRADUATE STUDY EXPLAINED> help you acquire valuable new knowledge and skills All postgraduate degrees on > update and develop your offer at QMU are research-based knowledge in an area that and develop the skills of analysis, builds on your undergraduate problem-solving and critical studies or equivalent prior thinking with a strong theoretical experiential learning basis. Specialist and broad-based AWARDS OFFERED: courses are also available, the Master of Business key points of these being: Administration (MBA) Master of Arts (MA) > modular in structure Master of Science (MSc) > exible delivery formats Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) > designed for your ongoing Postgraduate Certicate career and personal (PgCert) development > dissertation may be work-based Professional Doctorate > research and theoretical base STRUCTURE > Credit Accumulation Courses are modular in and Transfer within the structure. The majority of SCOTCAT framework individual modules are: > possibility of choice of optional modules from across the taught > rated at 15 Masters (M) level postgraduate framework academic credit points (or multiples thereof) Many of the courses provide opportunities for an exploration of > equivalent to 150 hours of full-time study and multi-agency and interdisciplinary > rated at level 11 on the issues, drawing on leading Scottish Credit and research and the experience of Qualications Framework current practitioners. The various (SCQF) courses on offer have been designed to: > develop areas of study relevant to a profession whether in business, healthcare, social sciences, media or the creative industries

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> core specialist subject modules > research modules > optional modules > a dissertation or project equivalent to 4 modules, representing 600 hours of student work The dissertation or project can be based around your professional work if you are in employment.

of delivery formats and are designed around the work, life and lifestyle of the student. The delivery and design elements include: > > > > > part-time (days and evenings) block weeks weekends full-time attendance learning packs and modied lectures > registration as an associate student in the rst instance > distance learning

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (PgDip)

MASTERS DEGREE (MBA, MA, MSc)For a Masters degree, you will normally complete modules equivalent to 180 credits at SCQF level 11. This will comprise:

For a Postgraduate Diploma you NB Availability of different will normally complete modules delivery methods will vary. equivalent to 120 credits at SCQF level 11. This will comprise: DURATION A part-time course can be spread over a two or three-year > core specialist subject period, but it must be completed modules in up to seven years, including > a research module the dissertation. A full-time > optional modules Masters degree takes one POSTGRADUATE calendar year of study to CERTIFICATE (PgCert) complete. Alternatively, you may For a Postgraduate Certicate wish to register as an associate you will normally complete student and study individual modules equivalent to 60 credits modules without registering at SCQF level 11. for an award. Satisfactory completion of a module may TEACHING AND provide credit towards a ASSESSMENT postgraduate award for Teaching and assessment methods vary across the named which you subsequently register. awards, but may include essays, This option is particularly useful for those returning to study after case study reports, simulations, many years in work. PgDip projects, presentations and and MSc courses that lead examinations. Courses are to eligibility to register with a delivered exibly using a variety

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professional body normally take between a year and a half and two years to complete on a full-time basis.

PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATESProfessional Doctorates are higher degrees that aim to offer an academic experience to students where they can demonstrate high-level knowledge and professional skills. Taught modules currently available through different named outcomes include: advancing professional practice, communications, research, consultancy, facilitation of learning in organisations, managing and facilitating change and the psychology of leadership coaching and decision-making. There is also a thesis that completes the doctoral studies at SCQF level 12. Unlike a PhD, which requires the submission of a single thesis, a Professional Doctorate is awarded for a portfolio of professional work, which would include evidence of accomplishment in each module taken, as well as submission of the thesis.

There are a variety of entry routes to Professional Doctorates, with students entering with an undergraduate degree taking longer to gain their doctorate than students entering with a PgDip or Masters degree. Students entering with an undergraduate degree would normally complete masters level studies (120 credits) as part of their doctorate as well as the doctorate modules. The Professional Doctorate can be achieved within three years on a full-time basis. For further information on the Professional Doctorates, please contact the course leader, as detailed on the relevant course entry.

CAREERSPostgraduate degree courses at QMU are designed to suit you. They offer you: > a choice of opportunities to enhance your existing career and professional qualication/s or > if you already have a degree or equivalent, a postgraduate degree enables you to gain new knowledge and/or broaden your knowledge and skills. A Postgraduate degree may also offer the opportunity to develop a new career. SCQF = Scottish Credit Qualications NetworkWANT MORE INFORMATION? CONTACT ADMISSIONS ON: T: +44 (0)131 474 0000 E: ADMISSIONS@QMU.AC.UK

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FLEXIBLE: FLEXIBLE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESAt QMU we offer an excellent range of exible courses that can t in with your lifestyle keeping you up-to-date with the latest developments, improving your skills and ensuring that you can compete in the marketplace. If exibility is important to you, we have developed a range of ways for you to study. If you are unable to attend the University, or you live at a distance, we offer a variety of distance learning opportunities. If you can occasionally attend, there are part-time courses that may suit you. You can also register as an associate student to study single modules in areas of particular interest to you. This is a great way to build up SCOTCAT points which can provide credit towards a full postgraduate qualication. As a distance learner at QMU you can expect to have: > a complete package of learning materials that have been carefully selected and designed to help you through your study > support through our virtual learning environment WebCT which enables you to communicate with other students and tutors > a personal academic tutor > full access to all QMU technological and library facilities, where licence agreements permit > access to the QMU student advice and counselling services As you begin to involve yourself in the WebCT forums and discussions for your module, you will soon nd yourself feeling part of a real learning community. At QMU, we understand that distance learning can be a demanding and lengthy process, but well provide all the help you need to make it a sociable and rewarding one as well. Distance learning courses available are: > Master of Business Administration > MBA Hospitality Management > MBA Entrepreneurship > MSc Podiatry* > MSc Diabetes > MSc Occupational Therapy (Post-Registration) > MBA International Management and Leadership > Executive Masters International Planned Events Management > Executive Masters Public Services Management*Some attendance at the University is required.

As a part-time student you will be able to arrange your own programme of study and can study two or three modules per semester. QMU is a friendly place to study with a strong sense of community. We believe this will help you settle in and feel part of student life. We recognise that many of our part-time students are returning to study after a long gap and there will be a need to learn how to study again. We are committed to helping you through your studies and staff are always on hand to ensure that you get the best from your time here. For more information about distance learning or parttime study, please contact the Admissions Ofce.WANT MORE INFORMATION? CONTACT ADMISSIONS ON: T: +44 (0)131 474 0000 E: ADMISSIONS@QMU.AC.UK

Will I have to attend lectures?There should be no need to visit the campus and, although you may be invited to participate in group discussions or internet chat sessions with your class, no formal lecture attendance is required. You have the freedom to study where and when suits you best. Please see individual course information for details.

DISTANCE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESAs a distance learning student you can: > study at your own pace and in the place of your choice > choose from two start dates, for increased exibility > have access to professionally produced materials, student centred tutorial approach and a virtual learning environment > apply what you will learn on the course to your practical work.

RESEARCH DEGREESResearch degrees are available in all our study areas and can lead to the award of MPhil or PhD and may be studied on a part-time basis. For more information, see page 22.

PART-TIME STUDY WebCTMany students worry that they will miss the company of other students. To address this, distance learning students can use WebCT as a web-based learning environment. WebCT helps develop a genuinely supportive and co-operative environment between you, your tutor and other students. Studying part-time is hard work. It requires high levels of discipline, motivation and enthusiasm. Organising your time will be very important to your success. We recommend that you should allocate twice as much study time as time spent in lectures or tutorials. For example, if you spend two hours attending a lecture, you should allocate four hours of private study to cover the work.

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SKILLS: CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LIFELONG LEARNINGIf you have completed your CPD course and you then decide that you would like to continue towards a degree or postgraduate qualication as an advanced practitioner then the credit you have gained as an associate student may count towards a named qualication. This will depend on the nature of the award and which CPD These include tailored short courses in the form of accredited course you have undertaken. modules that are offered as face- Most CPD modules are also available as elective modules to-face courses, paper-based within undergraduate and distance learning courses or postgraduate courses. For e-learning. Some are also further details please contact described as blended, in that the appropriate course leader, they will have a face-to-face indicated on the relevant session at the beginning of the course page. course, followed by paper or web-based materials. As a professional, you may wish to develop your skills in your particular area after gaining an initial qualication. At QMU, we offer a number of continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities which are designed to keep you up-to-date with all the latest training in your eld. such as e-learning. Details of fees can be found on our website at www.qmu.ac.uk/registry/fees_ charges.htm, or by contacting the Admissions Ofce on +44 (0)131 474 0000. You can nd out more about our CPD and lifelong learning courses on our website at www.qmu.ac.uk/prospective_ students/cpd/cpd.htm. Here you can view opportunities available in our main areas of teaching including: > Health > Business, Enterprise and Management > Public Relations > International Health > Performing Arts > Social Services

LIFELONG LEARNINGYou do not have to sign up for a degree course to undertake CPD courses as you can do all these short courses as a matriculated associate undergraduate or postgraduate student. As an associate student you have the same access to all of QMU student learning and information technology services, as well as support from the course co-ordinators and lecturers. This means that for nurses and allied health professionals you are able to meet professional requirements for maintaining your competence as a registered practitioner. On a personal basis, you may wish to study something youve never tried before. We offer a number of short courses in various areas which are open to anyone with no prior background in the subject. By taking one of these courses, you will not receive a formal qualication, but you will receive a certicate of attendance. Module fees may vary according to the length of the short course and to the delivery mode. In other words some modules may be more expensive depending on the type of learning materials,

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HIGHER: RESEARCH DEGREESQueen Margaret University awards two higher degrees by Research: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil). In addition, we offer Professional Doctorates in certain health-related professions. The Professional Doctorate is equivalent to a PhD but contains taught and workbased study. The PhD and MPhil are awarded solely on the basis of a supervised research project (although research training is offered in the rst semester of study). We currently have more than 100 research students, who form a signicant and valuable part of the Universitys research community. You may consider a research degree as a means of continuing professional development (CPD).

TOPICS OF RESEARCHWe will consider applications which relate to our own areas of research expertise. We are particularly interested in the following areas: > Physical therapies > Nutrition and metabolism in health and disease > Health services research > Media, culture and production > Speech and communications > Social justice and social policy > Social sciences in health > Sustainable business

living costs. Applications for studentships will be invited once per year (normally in February) and publicised via our website: www.qmu.ac.uk. Studentships can only be awarded for research proposals in the advertised topics.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONSIf registering for a research degree, you should hold, or anticipate gaining, a good honours degree from a United Kingdom higher education institution, or a degree from an overseas institution accepted by the Research Degrees Committee as an equivalent. Applicants without an honours degree may only be considered if they can demonstrate equivalent professional experience in a relevant eld. All overseas students must provide evidence of their English language ability. A minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, with no element of performance lower than IELTS 6.0, is the entrance requirement. Completion of a Masters degree delivered in English may count as evidence of English language ability. All applications will be considered on an individual basis.

Research degrees cannot be studied purely by distance learning as it is essential that you spend some time meeting with your supervisors face to face. However, it is possible to be based away from QMU for most of the time. Each application has to be decided on an individual basis. QMU needs to be sure that the right level of facilities and support are in place to give you a realistic chance of success. Strong overseas applicants will be considered for support under the Scottish Overseas Research Student Award Scheme (SORSAS). This support covers the difference between home and international fees.WANT MORE INFORMATION? CONTACT REGISTRY OFFICER (QUALITY ENHANCEMENT) ON: T: +44 (0)131 474 0000 (asking for Quality Enhancement) E: RESEARCHDEGREES@QMU.AC.UK W: WWW.QMU.AC.UK/RESEARCH_ KNOWLEDGE/POST_RESEARCH.HTM

DURATIONResearch students may register on a full-time or part-time basis. Normal study periods are shown below.

STUDENTSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPSMany self-funding students have secured scholarships from funding bodies (including employers, foundations and trusts) themselves, and students are recommended to vigorously pursue such opportunities as the number of QMU-funded scholarships is heavily oversubscribed. Each year QMU offers a small number of PhD studentships, which cover all tuition and bench fees and offer support towardsMPhil 2-3 years 4-6 years Prof Doctorate 3-4 years 6-8 years

RESEARCH IDENTITYThe core of QMUs research identity is characterised as: > grounded in policy and practice and targeted at being useable and accessible > multi-disciplinary in approach > methodologically innovative with an emphasis on user involvement and practice as research > focused on touching peoples everyday livesPhD Full-time Part-time 3-4 years 6-8 years

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SUPPORT: STUDENT SERVICESStudent Services aims to offer prospective and current students easy and equitable access to a range of high quality, professional services that provide information, guidance and support designed to enhance their experience of life at QMU and help them achieve their goals. The Student Services team knows just how important it is for you to get access to up-to-date and relevant information whether its about funding, bursaries, childcare, disability related issues, or other aspects of studying at QMU. This is why we have a comprehensive approach to support and advice, and trained staff who can meet with you to discuss issues in a condential and accessible way. Staff in the Disability Service aim to effectively support disabled students so that they can participate fully in their studies and in mainstream university life. We warmly welcome contact from disabled applicants and students including those with sensory impairment, medical conditions, mobility difculty, mental health difculty and specic learning difculty such as dyslexia. Working closely with a network of key academic staff, we can offer reasonable adjustments and assessment arrangements; provide guidance for eligible students about Disabled Students Allowance Funding and in some cases, undertake in-house Needs Assessments; arrange specic one-to-one support such as note-takers or individual dyslexia tutors where 24 appropriate. If you would like to further information, please contact the Disability Adviser as soon as possible. To full your potential as a student it is obviously important to consider your health and well-being. Medical and Counselling Services are easily accessed and condential. Trained counsellors offer support with personal problems which might affect your academic work, while our nurse offers medical appointments on weekdays during term-time and access to our local partner NHS Medical Practice if you live on-campus or locally. Careers and Student Employment Service Employability is high on QMUs agenda and our careers advisers are here to help. You may know which career you are aiming for but need advice and guidance to achieve this goal. Alternatively, you may be uncertain which direction to take or what your options are. Careers advisers conduct individual interviews, class presentations and practical workshops to help you make decisions and prepare for recruitment and employment. Careers resources include current employer information and access to online graduate vacancy service. Also provided is information on a wide range of careers, work experience, voluntary work, self-employment, postgraduate study and studying or working abroad.

ADVICE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE ON: FUNDING; DISABILITY; STUDENTS WITH CHILDREN; MATURE STUDENTS; DEVELOPMENT; CAREERS SERVICE; STUDENT JOBSHOP; COUNSELLING AND HEALTH; LEARNING SKILLS...

Our JobShop Employment Support provides a one-stop shop for all of your part-time, seasonal or temporary employment needs. A dedicated resource for all QMU students, it provides a wide variety of employment opportunities, whether related to your course or simply to earn some extra cash. Our Student Funding Adviser provides advice on any funding that may be available to you while you are studying. See pages 113-114 for more information on nances. For more information or to discuss any aspect of student support, you can contact us before you apply.WANT MORE INFORMATION? CONTACT STUDENT SERVICES ON: T: +44 (0)131 474 0000 E: STUDENTSERVICES@QMU.AC.UK

The Effective Learning Service can support both home and international students throughout your course to develop academic writing skills. Informal and friendly workshops on study skills are available, as are one-to-one appointments for individual guidance and advice. You can browse through the study resources in the Effective Learning Centre, and drop-in for a quick chat.WANT MORE INFORMATION? CONTACT ELS ON: T: +44 (0)131 474 0000 E: ELS@QMU.AC.UK

BELONG: STUDENTS UNIONNUS MOST IMPROVED STUDENTS UNION BAR FOR 2009-10STUDENTS UNIONAs a student at QMU, you are automatically a member of the Students Union (SU). The Union at the new campus is a purpose built exible facility for all students to relax, socialise, volunteer, receive advice and take part in extracurricular activities. The building houses a multi-purpose bar area, as well as an unlicensed caf on the ground oor. The upstairs of the building has a volunteer space, student executive ofces and the Welfare Point. It may surprise you to learn that the SU is more than just a bar, although it does obviously provide a great place for students to meet. The most important service the SU provides is representation. Through the elected ofcer team, headed by the President and the full-time support staff, the Union represents students views at institutional regional and national level. The SU is an autonomous organisation, independent from QMU, which works to ensure you get the best services possible. Freshers Week is a great chance for you to get involved with the SU and most importantly to meet your peers in a social environment. Higher education is not just geared towards academic success. The SU offers a variety of activities and entertainment that you can get involved in, including: > > > > > Student Parliament Sports and Societies Raise and Give Borrow-a-Bike Volunteer Recognition Programme > Newspaper > Training > Cultural Events Our sports teams have had recent notable successes in hockey, Gaelic Football and basketball. We now have a variety of different sports clubs in BUSA (British Universities Sports Association) leagues as well as several social teams, and there is sure to be something to suit your sporting taste. The SU communicates with students through different media including the free student newspaper (the Echo), the radio station, the website, Facebook, email, posters for news on forthcoming social events, student activities as well as 25 student-related events on a local, national and international scale. Positions for Sports and Societies, Events, Support and Equality, Environment and Ethics, and Marketing and Communications Ofcer are also contested.

REPRESENTATIONElection time is the chance to express your views and choose your representatives for the next year. Alternatively you can run for a post and represent the interests of all QMU students. The President and Vice President (both full-time sabbatical positions) represent you on an endless number of committees both within the Union and within the University.WANT MORE INFORMATION? CONTACT THE STUDENTS UNION ON: T: +44 (0)131 474 0000 OR E: UNION@QMU.AC.UK

ABSORB: LIBRARY IT AND AV SERVICES ,LIBRARY SERVICESThe Learning Resource Centres resources and facilities are an essential support to the learning, teaching and research activities at QMU. Our innovative Learning Resource Centre (LRC) forms the heart of our campus, and consists of a combined facility for directed and self-directed study, based on an integrated library and information service provision. We have 1,000 study spaces organised as a mixture of silent study, group study areas, dedicated, student only bookable group study rooms, training rooms, assistive technology, student learning support and a postgraduate study room, network enabled for terminal or laptop access to electronic resources. In addition, the entire LRC is covered by a wireless network for use with your own laptop or one of our many loan devices. Access to books and journals, both print and electronic, electronic resources and audiovisual material to support courses and research and different modes of study full-time and part-time, on-site and at a distance are provided here. Many of the resources available are accessible from wherever and whenever you need to study through the Remote Desktop service. The Library service in the LRC is committed to providing a service which is easy for all students and staff at the institution to use. Help and support for users is provided in person, by phone and by email and help and assistance is also provided via guides available in the LRC to pick up or to print off from our website. Our liaison librarians recognise the importance of information handling skills and work closely with academic staff to make sure you are trained in accessing the growing range of electronic resources available to support you in your learning and research. This team also provides information literacy teaching directly to you in regular seminars held in the LRC. The LRC facilities are available 24/7, so you are always able to access our extensive print and electronic resources. Staff in the LRC also work closely with colleagues in Student Services to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to resources.FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE LRC, VISIT THE WEBSITE AT: WWW.QMU.AC.UK/LB

INFORMATION SERVICESInformation Services provides an integral part of learning within QMU. We assist your learning activities by providing IT facilities across the institution. Within our campus, the main IT provision is housed in the stateof-the-art Learning Resource Centre with 1,000 study spaces provided, most with access to the QMU networked IT and research facilities via cutting edge thin-client technology. Each terminal offers access to up-to-date software including the latest Microsoft Ofce applications suite, subject specic specialist applications, internet and email access via our own high speed network, high quality printing and access to a variety of academic and research facilities. Certain subject areas also offer specialised facilities for laboratory and research work your lecturers or tutors will advise you where this is available. Full details and a range of information leaets about Information Services facilities are available on our website and extensive IT training materials will be available to you once you have matriculated.

All rooms in the halls of residence offer high-speed wired internet access and students may connect to this with their own PCs or laptops. Access to the majority of applications and electronic resources is accessible off-campus, wherever an internet connection is available and 24/7 via our Remote Desktop service.FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT INFORMATION SERVICES, VISIT THE WEBSITE AT: WWW.QMU.AC.UK/IT

EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTREThe Education Resource Centre (ERC) can be found on the lower oor of the LRC and facilities available include a TV studio, photographic and graphic studios, video conference and video editing facilities. Centre staff are also on hand to provide professional advice for all of the services on offer. In addition to this, the ERC provides support for all the audio visual equipment throughout the campus.FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ERC, VISIT THE WEBSITE AT: ERC.QMU.AC.UK

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PLAY: SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL CLUBSSPORTS FACILITIESStudents can enjoy a variety of sports and activities on site. Facilities include: > a large sports hall which accommodates a wide variety of sports > a tness suite with an impressive range of high-tech cardiovascular and resistance equipment > exercise studio with sprung oor which is used for a variety of tness classes > outdoor ood-lit astro turf (two adjoining ve-a-side pitches) Sports centre memberships are available for a nominal fee and include use of all the facilities above, tness classes including spin, pilates, circuits, core, pump FX and body conditioning and personalised training programmes. There is also a pay-as-you-go option available for use of our facilities.WANT MORE INFORMATION? CONTACT SPORTS ON: T: +44 (0)131 474 0000 E: SPORTSRECEPTION@QMU.AC.UK

RECREATIONAL CLUBS AND SOCIETIESOur recreational clubs and societies are an important part of the Students Union, providing you with a great opportunity to meet new people and to try something completely different. The current list includes: athletics, badminton, basketball, comedy, Christian Union, dance, fencing, lm, football, hockey (women), karate, mountaineering, musical theatre, netball, photography, rugby, skiing, squash and volleyball. If your favourite activity isnt listed, we can help you start your own club or society. Our teams are successful enough to compete nationally and large enough to accommodate all standards. Recent successes include: > Hockey, football and rugby all won their leagues and gained promotion into a higher tier > Our rugby team was undefeated > The womens basketball team came 3rd in the First Division > Our Cheerleading team took 1st place at Future Cheer > Our Ladies Gaelic Football team came 2nd in the British Championships

All clubs and societies are suitable for every level of interest, whether you want to compete at the highest levels or just keep in shape. The Students Union subsidises these activities, so make the most of it while you can!WANT MORE INFORMATION? CONTACT THE STUDENTS UNION ON: T: +44 (0)131 474 0000 E: SPORTS@QMU.AC.UK

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ACHIEVE: LIFE AFTER GRADUATION

OUR GRADUATESThe QMU learning experience aims to help you become: > CONFIDENT AND SELFRELIANT, with the academic, professional and personal skills for successful personal and career development > CREATIVE PROBLEMSOLVERS 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 elds relate to and work with your own > LIFELONG LEARNERS who can reect and build on your experiences to achieve success.

KEEPING IN TOUCH AFTER GRADUATIONAt QMU we pride ourselves on being a close-knit community. The Development and Alumni Relations Ofce has two main roles. The rst is to ensure your relationship with QMU continues long after you graduate. The Development and Alumni Team will keep you in touch with QMU through our QM News magazine, which is sent to over 15,000 former students and supporters twice a year, and through the alumni section of the QMU website. In addition, we provide information to graduates wishing to organise class reunions, and provide help in contacting former classmates as we appreciate that over time you can lose contact. The Development and Alumni Relations Ofce is also active in securing support for special projects which are not covered by our core funding. This includes securing funds from a variety of individual and corporate benefactors, to support scholarships, placements and prizes for our current students. When you become a QMU graduate you will join an

extended family of fellow alumni (former students) who are based all around the world. Our students and graduates are QMUs greatest assets. We are proud of all you achieve, both during your time here, and in the years beyond. Wherever you are in the world, and whatever you end up doing, we want to keep in touch with you and help ensure your memories of QMU last a lifetime.FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI OFFICE ON: T: +44 (0)131 474 0000 E: ALUMNI@QMU.AC.UK

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EXPLORE: POSTGRADUATE OPEN EVENINGSIf you are thinking of embarking on postgraduate study, why not come along to one of our postgraduate open evenings. The open evening is suitable for anyone interested in nding out more about: > studying at postgraduate level at QMU; > research degree opportunities (PhDs, MPhils); > enhancing career prospects by achieving a postgraduate qualication and > updating and further developing personal skills and knowledge. On the evening you will have the opportunity to: > have a one-to-one discussion with subject area academic staff who can talk to you about the programmes of study on offer; > take a campus tour and see our state of the art facilities for yourself including our Learning Resource Centre; > speak to Admissions staff about the application process; > speak to Finance staff about funding options > apply for potential SAAS awards. Our next postgraduate open evenings will be on Wednesday 17th November 2010 and Wednesday 27th April 2011 (5.30pm-7.30pm). Please visit our website at www.qmu.ac.uk/marketing/bullet ins/opendays.htm for updates.WANT MORE INFORMATION?: CONTACT ADMISSIONS ON: TEL: 0131 474 000 EMAIL: ADMISSIONS@QMU.AC.UK

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EMBRACE: QMU WELCOMES INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSWith some 15% of our students joining us from over 65 countries we are keen to ensure that you are given a warm, friendly welcome. Our small size allows us to offer a friendly, responsive and understanding service. We recognise that studying in a different country is often a totally new experience for international students and so we offer a range of services to ensure that you have access to all the information you need to make your time at QMU enjoyable and successful. In autumn 2009, QMU participated in the Student Barometer and International Student Barometer (for overseas students studying with us in Edinburgh), a sector-wide survey of incoming students both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The survey looks at students decision-making process and the quality of their experience before and after arrival at QMU. The results showed that our EU and International Students ranked us Number 1 in the UK (from amongst 54 competitor universities), and 2nd overall across all 123 institutions that participated across 13 countries, for the overall Living Experience. Living Experience includes elements such as Accommodation, the host (Scottish/British) culture and friends, opportunities to work part-time and eco-friendly attitude. For more information, see http://www.qmu.ac.uk/facebook /default.htm 30 At our new campus, the facilities have been specically designed to meet your needs and provide an excellent environment in which to study and to enjoy the best that studying in Edinburgh has to offer. To help students settle in and make the most of both their studies and leisure time, we offer the following information, services and facilities: Orientation, programme and social events The Recruitment and International Liaison Ofce (RILO) and the Students Union contribute to an orientation programme and a range of social events including: > information packs for both predeparture to organise your trip to Edinburgh and an arrival guide to help you settle in and to answer any questions you may have > presentation and advice session on life in the UK and at QMU > tour of the city of Edinburgh where you can meet all our new international students with a dinner at the end of the day > regular monthly social events throughout the academic year including a Christmas programme and ceilidhs > continuous international student support for issues such as visas, welfare and study issues. Accommodation We guarantee accommodation to international students for the rst year of their study, provided you apply for this in plenty of time. This is in our new halls of residence on campus. For more information on accommodation, see page 13. Employment International students are allowed to work for up to 20 hours a week during term time, unless otherwise stated on your passport and provided the employment meets certain criteria. QMUs JobShop is open to all students and provides help and advice about employment opportunities in Edinburgh. Post Study Work: Fresh Talent Information on this popular scheme, which allows certain international students who have graduated to apply to stay and work in Scotland for two years, can be found at www.scotlandistheplace.com Scholarships A number of partial scholarships are available to self-funding students for both undergraduate and postgraduate study. Information on these is sent out once candidates have been made an offer of a place. Each is worth 2,000. Medical Services Students who study full-time are entitled to free medical advice and hospital treatment under the NHS. Like UK students, you will only have to pay part of the cost of any medicine prescribed. A registered nurse is available for advice from 8.30am 12.30pm during each semester and a doctors appointment can be arranged by the nurse.

Student Advisory ServicesThe Student Services department offers a range of support to students on issues around careers, disability, health and funding, to assist you while you are studying. This includes advice and information, individual interviews and workshops. The Counselling Service offers support with personal problems which might be affecting your academic work. Student Services can be contacted on +44 (0)131 474 0000.

WE WERE RANKED 1ST IN THE UK FOR OVERALL LIVING EXPERIENCE & INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT

Contemplation Room There is a dedicated room which is open to all students for prayer and quiet contemplation and is designed to reect the multi-faith nature of the staff and students at QMU.

LIVING IN EDINBURGHEdinburgh is an established international centre with a reputation for academic excellence that attracts students from all over the world to its institutions. It is rich in Scottish history, culture and architecture and offers a unique opportunity to experience the ancient and modern aspects of living in a distinguished European city. A wide variety of foods is available from specialist food shops in the city, such as Chinese, Malay, Japanese and Halal foods. There are also places of worship for many religions. A wide range of sport and leisure activities is available in and around Edinburgh and there is easy access to the surrounding countryside and seaside. Edinburgh is well connected by air, road and rail to other major cities within the UK including Aberdeen, Glasgow, London, Manchester and Birmingham. Internationally, Amsterdam, Paris and Frankfurt are only one-and-a-quarter hours away by air with direct ights to the USA and Canada also possible. More links are being added every few months to reect Scotland and Edinburghs economic success and cultural diversity.

Indeed the city of Edinburgh has frequently been voted the best place to live in the UK and is the most popular tourist destination in the UK outside London. You will undoubtedly nd that the quality of life provides an excellent and safe environment in which to study for your chosen degree. For more information on Edinburgh, see pages 8 & 9.

Information on the new system can be found at www.ukba.homeofce.gov.uk/st udyingintheuk/ QMU will provide students who require a student visa (Non EU/EEA nationals) with a Conrmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) which will allow students to apply for their Student Visa. The Conrmation of Acceptance of Studies will only be issued when students accept an Unconditional Offer (UF) and pay a deposit towards their tuition fees (see Page 112). More detailed information and guidance is available on our website www.qmu.ac.uk

You can contact us by post at: Recruitment and International Liaison Ofce Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh EH21 6UU www.qmu.ac.uk/prospective/ internationalWANT MORE INFORMATION? CONTACT THE RECRUITMENT AND INTERNATIONAL LIAISON OFFICE ON: T: +44 (0)131 474 0099 E: RILO@QMU.AC.UK

APPLICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONSWe recognise and warmly welcome most international qualications and will make every effort to equate these with UK standards of entry. Offers will be made on a like for like basis.

ENGLISH LANGUAGEYou will have to provide evidence of competence in both spoken and written English for all taught postgraduate courses and research degrees. Each application will be judged on its own merits.

CURRENT REQUIREMENTS:Minimum postgraduate entry: TOEFL 580/237/88 or IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in written English and a minimum of 5.5 in listening and reading). This is our minimum entry level and some courses require a higher level of language prociency. Please refer to the subject pages for more information.

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STUDENT VISAS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSAs part of the UK Governments new immigration laws, the system for applying for a visa to study in the United Kingdom has changed. The new system is a Points Based System (PBS) and aims to clarify and make the process of visa application easier for students. The main section of the new law that applies to students is Tier 4.

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UNITE: INTERNATIONAL LINKS AND EUROPEAN UNIONINTERNATIONAL LINKSQMU is well known for its expertise in many areas of higher education. In recent years we have been developing our international links with overseas institutions and taking our expertise abroad to deliver courses in our specialist subjects. This has led to a series of agreements with international institutions and means that many of the courses we teach in Scotland are now also taught in various centres of learning throughout the world. Our Health and Nursing specialists also have collaborative arrangements with the Al Riyadah College in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the Maghrab Monsour International Nursing College with the latter through the Faculty of Nursing at the British University of Egypt.

EUROPEAN UNIONQMU has a very long and proud tradition of welcoming students from across the European Union. Currently we have students with us from Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. Many of these students have come to study for the full length of a course. Others choose to study with us for a shorter period of time to gain credits to put towards a programme of study in their home country. With the expansion of the European Union, QMU is expanding its links with partner universities across the European states seeking to develop relationships which facilitate the highest mobility of student and academic exchange with the aim of enriching the knowledge of all who participate. The Institute for International Health and Development at QMU participates in the Erasmus Mundus programme receiving support for a European Masters in International Health.

Our staff have a good working knowledge of European systems of education, and if you are interested in studying with us, we would be delighted to hear from you.WANT MORE INFORMATION? CONTACT THE RECRUITMENT AND INTERNATIONAL LIAISON OFFICE ON: T: +44 (0)131 474 0099 E: RILO@QMU.AC.UK

The Institute for International Health and Development at QMU has an excellent reputation for the provision of postgraduate education in international health, social justice and sexual and reproductive health to a wide range of participants from across the globe. MSc courses have also been developed in Human QMU has collaborative Resources for Health and Health partnerships across the globe Systems. Furthermore the including universities in Institute provides research and Singapore, Greece, China, Switzerland and the Gulf States. technical assistance to a range of international agencies, Academic partners in India offer governments and international local students the chance to and national non-government study aspects of our hospitality organisations. There is ongoing programme. We have an active work in Nigeria, Uganda, international student exchange Cambodia, and the areas and study abroad programme affected by the tsunami in that includes agreements with universities in Australia, Canada, 2004, especially Sri Lanka and Indonesia. We are also Czech Republic, France, Germany, Japan, Latvia, Norway, undertaking work for WHO and in the UK, have experience Portugal, Spain, Sweden and of working with programmes for the USA. refugees and asylum seekers as well as with HIV Scotland.

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BUSINESS & MBAsMBA Cultural Management Entrepreneurship International Management and Leadership/ International Management and Leadership with Hospitality Hospitality Management International Planned Events Public Services Management 36 37 38Since leaving school, I have done a number of things: a BA (Hons) in English Literature with History of Art, working in a private gallery , Photographic & Licensing Manager, National Galleries of Scotland and courses in locations and arts management, marketing, intellectual property rights, digitisation project management. Currently, I work as Commercial Development Ofcer for the City of Edinburgh Council, Culture & Leisure division. I was looking for a further qualication that combined business studies and management within the arts sector. Most postgraduate courses for museums professionals were for curators, archivists, librarians or marketers, so I decided to go for an MBA. QMU seemed to offer the only course that combined the cultural and business aspects, familiarity with the service industries and the public sector. Im nding the course good and I have been able to apply what I am learning to my needs. I have studied a wide variety of modules some requiring more academic thinking than others. Each module has been challenging in its own way and I have had to be disciplined. The course has made me realise that I actually know and understand more than I thought I did, which has added to my condence. The thought of Finance and Accounting terried me, but I actually passed in the end. I have enjoyed the learning process, but I think you get out of it what you are prepared to put in. Having experience of working and managing denitely helps especially on the more practical modules such as Marketing, Operational and Strategic Management (the best bit!). One of the best things about the course has been the opportunity to meet lots of new people from a wide range of ages, backgrounds, experience and countries (India, Bangladesh, China, Korea and Taiwan and Brazil). Whilst studying, I have been doing some voluntary work for a charity and took up a placement with a project to unite public and private sectors in education, tourism and economic development in promoting Edinburgh, led by the City Council. I think its been useful to continue working whilst studying, even if only on a part-time or temporary basis. This MBA will certainly be useful if I go back to working in museums, but has also made me think about doing further research. It has also equipped me to manage within a less-specic sector as I have increased my transferrable knowledge and skills. I do hope to get a job in museum management following my course, but opportunities are limited, as are higher earnings. I may move to consultancy work, as this would offer exibility and different experiences as well as the ability to use my strategic planning and operational experience. I will also consider moving into another area of the arts, possibly lm. I have enjoyed undertaking research on different aspects of management during my course, so further research and study is also an option. Perhaps I can combine a couple of the options. I plan to further my studies to PhD level, although at this moment I am undecided what subject to study and where I will see where my new job takes me.

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MBADURATION OF COURSE: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 7 years Distance learning: 2 7 years OUTCOMES: PgCert/PgDip/MBA

MBATHIS COURSE FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS AS A MANAGER, AND SPECIFICALLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN MANAGING AND DEVELOPING AN ORGANISATIONS GREATEST RESOURCE, ITS PEOPLE.

This course will attract managers who wish to update their qualications, or alternatively managers looking for a career change. It provides you with the theories and principles relevant to organisational survival and success, accounting and nance, marketing, operations management, and strategy, but its focus is on developing the human resource skills and knowledge you will need in a constantly changing world. The course will engage you in conceptual thinking, analysis and research; however, it seeks to take you beyond the analytical emphasis of many MBA programmes and encourages you to develop and implement creative ideas and solutions to organisational issues. STRUCTURE: The course is modular and can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis. It is available by attendance at QMU or by distance learning. You are required to study eight modules each valued at 15 credits and complete a Masters dissertation valued at 60 credits. Studying fulltime, you will normally undertake four modules in semester one and four modules in semester two, and then complete the Masters project (MBA only).

TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: Learning and teaching methods for students studying at Queen Margaret University encourage group and independent learning. You may also have lectures from industry professionals and visits to industry. Students studying by open learning are expected to participate in on-line discussions though WebCT. Assessment methods include management reports, essays, and presentations. AREAS COVERED BY THE COURSE: Human resource development Research methods for business Managing service industries, organisations and people Marketing Accounting and nance for service industries Operations management Strategic management Creative manager Plus Masters dissertation (MBA only) CAREERS: This award is aimed at managers working in the public or private sector who wish to study for an MBA which emphasises people management and human resource skills. Your future prospects will depend on your abilities and previous experience, but successful completion of the course should enhance the range of opportunities open to you.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: The standard entry requirement is a UK honours degree or an equivalent foreign qualication plus at least two years management experience. Nonstandard applicants will be considered if they can demonstrate that they have the necessary work background, skills and aptitude to achieve the award. Where your Honours degree has not been studied in English, you will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than the minimum level specied by QMU. Through accreditation of prior learning (APL) you may be granted exemption from studying a module or modules up to a maximum of 60 credit points, provided you can demonstrate successful achievement of all the learning outcomes. This excludes the Masters dissertation.

ATTENDANCE: By attendance at QMU on a Tuesday and Thursday or by distance learning. ASSOCIATE STUDENT: You can also register as an associate student to study single modules in areas of interest. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Admissions Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk Tel: (for international course enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099 ACADEMIC DISABLED STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR: Contact Business, Management and Enterprise School Ofce Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 Email: beadmin@qmu.ac.uk

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MBADURATION OF COURSE: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 7 years

Cultural ManagementTHIS COURSE SEEKS TO DEVELOP YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS AS A MANAGER, AND SPECIFICALLY THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED TO MANAGE CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS AND EVENTS.

OUTCOMES: PgCert/PgDip/MBA

This course will attract managers in the cultural sector who wish to update their qualications, or alternatively managers looking for a career change who wish to work for organisations in this sector. It specically aims to deepen your knowledge of the cultural business environment by examining broad issues such as the arts and regeneration, as well as problems such as sustaining an organisation through volunteering and fundraising. Such industry-specic content will be supplemented by an introduction to key management disciplines. The course will engage you in conceptual thinking, analysis and research; however it seeks to take you beyond the analytical emphasis of many MBA programmes and encourages you to develop and implement creative ideas and solutions to organisational issues. STRUCTURE: The course is modular and can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis. It is available by attendance at QMU or by distance learning. You are required to study eight modules, each valued at 15 credits, and complete a Masters dissertation (valued at 60 credits). Studying full-time, you will normally undertake four modules in semester one and four modules in semester two, and then complete the Masters project (MBA only).

TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: Learning and teaching methods for students studying at Queen Margaret University encourage group and independent learning. You may also have lectures from industry professionals and visits to industry. Assessment methods include management reports, essays, and presentations. AREAS COVERED BY THE COURSE: Contemporary issues in cultural management Research methods for business Managing service industries, organisations and people Marketing Accounting and nance for service industries Operations management Strategic management Creative manager Plus Masters dissertation (MBA only) CAREERS: This award is aimed at current and prospective managers who are working or who wish to work for organisations involved with culture and the arts. Your future prospects will depend on your abilities and previous experience, but successful completion of the course should better equip you for the varied demands of this sector.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: The standard entry requirement is a UK honours degree or an equivalent foreign qualication plus at least two years management experience. Non-standard applicants will be considered if they can demonstrate that they have the necessary work background, skills and aptitude to achieve the award. Where your Honours degree has not been studied in English, you will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than the minimum level specied by QMU. Through accreditation of prior learning (APL), you may be granted exemption from studying a module or modules up to a maximum of 60 credit points, provided you can demonstrate successful achievement of all the learning outcomes. This excludes the Masters dissertation.

ATTENDANCE: By attendance at QMU on a Tuesday and Thursday. ASSOCIATE STUDENT: You can also register as an associate student to study single modules in areas of interest. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Admissions Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk Tel: (for international course enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099 ACADEMIC DISABLED STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR: Contact Business, Management and Enterprise School Ofce Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 Email: beadmin@qmu.ac.uk

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MBADURATION OF COURSE: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 7 years Distance learning: 2 7 years OUTCOMES: PgCert/PgDip/MBA

EntrepreneurshipTHIS MBA SEEKS TO DEVELOP YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN MANAGING ORGANISATIONS MORE INNOVATIVELY, AND WILL APPEAL TO PEOPLE CURRENTLY RUNNING THEIR OWN BUSINESS OR LOOKING TO START THEIR OWN BUSINESS.

This course provides you with the theories and principles relevant for either starting your own business or involvement in an organisation that advises on business start up. You will develop your knowledge and skills in crucial management areas such as accounting & nance, human resource management, marketing, operations management, and strategy, but the programme specically aims to deepen your knowledge of what motivates people to start their own business and why some succeed and others fail. The course will engage you in conceptual thinking, analysis and research; however it seeks to take you beyond the analytical emphasis of many MBA programmes and encourages you to develop and implement creative ideas and solutions to organisational issues. STRUCTURE: The course is modular and can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis. It is available by attendance at QMU or by distance learning. You are required to study eight modules each valued at 15 credits and complete a Masters dissertation valued at 60 credits. Studying full-time, you will normally undertake four modules in semester one and four modules in semester two, and then complete the Masters project (MBA only).

TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: Learning and teaching methods for students studying at Queen Margaret University encourage group and independent learning. You may also have lectures from industry professionals and visits to industry. Students studying by distance learning are expected to participate in on-line discussions though WebCT. Assessment methods include management reports, essays, and presentations. AREAS COVERED BY THE COURSE: Entrepreneurship Research methods for business Managing service industries, organisations and people Marketing Accounting and nance for service industries Operations management Strategic management Creative manager Plus Masters dissertation (MBA only) CAREERS: This award is aimed at current and prospective entrepreneurs. Your future prospects will depend on your abilities and previous experience, but successful completion of the course should better equip you for the demands of running your own business.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: The standard entry requirement is a UK honours degree or an equivalent foreign qualication plus at least two years management experience. Non-standard applicants will be considered if they can demonstrate that they have the necessary work background, skills and aptitude to achieve the award. Where your Honours degree has not been studied in English, you will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than the minimum level specied by QMU. Through accreditation of prior learning (APL) you may be granted exemption from studying a module or modules up to a maximum of 60 credit points, provided you can demonstrate successful achievement of all the learning outcomes. This excludes the Masters dissertation.

ATTENDANCE: By attendance at QMU on a Tuesday and Thursday or by distance learning. ASSOCIATE STUDENT: You can also register as an associate student to study single modules in areas of interest. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Admissions Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk Tel: (for international course enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099 ACADEMIC DISABLED STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR: Contact Business, Management and Enterprise School Ofce Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 Email: beadmin@qmu.ac.uk

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MSc

International Management and Leadership International Management and Leadership with HospitalityTHESE NEW AND EXCITING MSCS FOCUS ON MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP ISSUES, SKILLS AND CHALLENGES AS WELL AS CURRENT ACADEMIC DEBATES AND DEVELOPMENTS. THESE CONTEMPORARY CONVERSION DEGREES WILL PREPARE GRADUATES FOR A MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP CAREER IN AN INCREASINGLY GLOBALISED AND INTERCONNECTED WORLD.

DURATION OF COURSE: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 7 years Distance learning: 2 7 years OUTCOMES: PgDip/MSc

Perhaps you are looking for a career change, need to top up your qualication, or are looking for a new challenge this new course may be the answer. The MSc International Management and Leadership is designed primarily for those with an Honours Degree in a non business or management discipline; or applicants who left university with a degree and now have some experience behind them. Designed to be a cutting-edge conversion degree preparing you for a management and leadership career in an increasingly globalised and interconnected world, this course focuses on contemporary, real life, pragmatic management and leadership skills and challenges as well as current academic debates and developments. Students have the option to undertake the generic qualication (MSc International Management and Leadership) or if a career in the global hospitality sector is your interest then you may follow the MSc International Management and Leadership with Hospitality. Real community involvement at the heart of the programme Recent world events have shown the interlinking of many of the worlds economies and the internationalisation of business. However, businesses have an effect not only on economies but on many and varied communities. It is envisioned that graduates of this MSc will lead by example in their communities. Therefore, at the heart of our programme lies the rm belief that the responsibility of leaders and managers does not stop at an organisational level, but includes the responsibility to individuals, communities and society as a whole. Encapsulating this philosophy, a communitybased module sits across the

taught modules. This double module will see you engaging in, designing, implementing and leading a community-based project, where you have the opportunity to put your new knowledge into action whilst at the same time making a positive impact and contribution to a community. STRUCTURE: The course is modular and can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis. You are required to study ten modules, each valued at 15 credits, and the Community Impact and Practice module valued at 30 credits. Studying fulltime, you will normally undertake ve modules in semester one and ve modules in semester two. The Community Impact and Practice module is designed to run across both semesters. The part-time route is more exible. Students undertaking the course with Hospitality will undertake the eight core MSc modules and a further two specic Hospitality modules. Additionally, students taking the Hospitality variant will be expected to focus their Management Essay module and Community Impact and Practice module towards their specialised route. TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: Our learning and teaching methods encourage group and independent learning. It will also include guest lectures from industry professionals with international management and leadership experience. WebCT is the Universities virtual learning environment and all modules will have their own site. Students are expected to participate in discussions, group work and experiential learning. Assessment methods will include management reports, essays, reection on practice and group work with presentations.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: The standard entry requirement is a good UK honours degree or equivalent in any discipline. We are particularly interested in applicants who do not have a business or management background. Additionally, applicants who have achieved an ordinary degree in any discipline but are able to demonstrate appropriate work experience since graduation will be considered. Other non-standard applicants will be considered if they can demonstrate that they have a substantive employment background, appropriate skills mix and the aptitude to achieve the award. Where your qualication has not been studied in English, you will be required to provide evidence of English Language competence at no less than the minimum level specied by QMU. Through accreditation of prior learning (APL), you may be granted exemption from studying a module or modules up to a maximum of 60 credits, provided you can demonstrate successful achievement of all learning

outcomes at the appropriate MSc level. (Prior accreditation is excluded form the Community Impact and Practice module). ATTENDANCE: By attendance at QMU Edinburgh campus. Formal classes are blocked to run on a Tuesday and Thursday with a limited Wednesday morning input on occasion. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Rune By, Richard Bent or Admissions Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 Email: rby@qmu.ac.uk, rbent@qmu.ac.uk or admissions@qmu.ac.uk Tel: (for international course enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099 ACADEMIC DISABLED STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR: Contact Business, Management and Enterprise School Ofce Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 Email: beadmin@qmu.ac.uk

AREAS COVERED BY THE COURSE: Contemporary issues in management (15 credits) Research methods (15 credits) Strategic thinking (15 credits) Financial management (15 credits) Operational & resources management or Developments & issues in hospitality (15 credits) Leadership, power and policy (15 credits) International marketing (15 credits) Organisational behaviour (15 credits) Management essay (15 credits) New business development or Inspirational leadership in hospitality (15 credits)

Plus Community impact and practice (30 credits) CAREERS: This award is specically aimed at those who are looking to change or enhance their career options. Future prospects will depend on your abilities and experiences, but successful completion and full participation in the course will better equip graduates to lead, manage and operate in the increasingly complex and dynamic International business environment.

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MBADURATION OF COURSE: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 7 years Distance learning: 2 7 years OUTCOMES: PgCert/PgDip/MBA

Hospitality ManagementTHIS MBA AIMS TO DEVELOP YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS AS A MANAGER, AND SPECIFICALLY THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED IN MANAGING HOSPITALITY ORGANISATIONS SUCH AS HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, AND CONTRACT CATERERS.

This course will attract managers in the hospitality industry who wish to update their qualications, or managers looking for a career change who want to enter the hospitality industry. It focuses on developing the management skills and knowledge you will need in this expanding and constantly changing business sector. The course specically aims to deepen your knowledge and ability to strategically manage hospitality operations and supplements this with an introduction to other key management disciplines. The course will engage you in conceptual thinking, analysis and research, however it seeks to take you beyond the analytical emphasis of many MBA programmes and encourages you to develop and implement creative ideas and solutions to organisational issues. STRUCTURE: The course is modular and can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis. It is available by attendance at QMU or by open learning. You are required to study eight modules each valued at 15 credits and complete a Masters dissertation (valued at 60 credits). Studying full-time, you will normally undertake four modules in semester one and four modules in semester two, and then complete the Masters project (MBA only).

TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: Learning and teaching methods for students studying at Queen Margaret University encourage group and independent learning. You may also have lectures from industry professionals and visits to industry. Students studying by open learning are expected to participate in on-line discussions though WebCT. Assessment methods include management reports, essays, and presentations. AREAS COVERED BY THE COURSE: Contemporary issues in the hospitality industry Research methods for business Managing service indus