Queen Mary University of London Undergraduate Prospectus 2015

Undergraduate Prospectus 2015

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ContentsIntroduction

Welcome to Queen Mary University of London 2What we offer 4A reputation for excellence 6Campus life in the city 8Queen Mary a home from home 10Your Students Union 12How we support you 14Careers and employability 18London the world in one city 22East London the capitals beating heart 24Our home in the east 26International outlook 28Study abroad 30

Subject areas 32

Foundation programmes 36Biological Sciences 40Business and Management 46Chemical Sciences 52Comparative Literature 58Dentistry 64Design 68Drama 74Economics and Finance 80Electronic Engineering and Computer Science 86Engineering 100English 106Film Studies 112Geography and Environmental Science 118Global Health 124

Undergraduate Open DaysAn Open Day is the perfect opportunity to come and talk to some of our currentstudents and see for yourself what life at QML is like. Our next Open Days are:

Friday 20 June 2014Saturday 21 June 2014Saturday 11 October 2014qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/openday


History 128Languages 134Law 144Linguistics 150Materials 156Mathematical Sciences 162Medicine 168Physics and Astronomy 172Politics and International Relations 178Psychology 184

Essential information 188

Student finance: tuition fees, loans and bursaries 190Entry requirements 191How to apply 193A-Z of student services 194Meet us 196How to find us 198Campus maps 200Degree programme index 203General index 205


2 Welcome to Queen Mary

Welcome to Queen MaryUniversity of LondonWe are one of the worlds leading universities,with first-class academics, inspirationalteaching and a great track record for graduateemployability. We also have some of the mostsatisfied students in the capital, studying andliving on our attractive campus in the heart ofeast London.

In todays competitive job market a good degree from a top university like Queen Mary University of London(QML) is more important than ever. Spanning the artsand social sciences, medicine and dentistry, and science and engineering, our courses prepare you forprofessional life by building transferable skills into thecurriculum we are consistently in the top ten per centof universities for graduate starting salaries in the UK.

But Queen Mary is about more than how much youll earn its about new experiences and people,broadening your outlook and intellectual discovery.Whether its law, economics, English, politics, medicine,dentistry, engineering or physics, your course will beinteresting, relevant and informed by the very latestacademic research.

Queen Mary graduates go on to a range of rewardingcareers, from surgeons and barristers to scientists,teachers and journalists. We will help you to develop the skills and confidence to follow in their footsteps. We have close links with big employers in the capital and last year over 200 organisations visited us, includingBAA, Barclays Capital, the BBC, Citibank, the EuropeanCommission, Freshfields, PwC and Teach First.

Studying for a degree with us will be a challenging,stimulating and often life-changing experience.

Russell Group universityWe are a member of the Russell Group of leading UKuniversities, a testament to our excellence in research and teaching. The Group attracts the brightest studentsfrom all over the world and almost two-thirds of researchfunding in the UK. Graduates from Russell Groupuniversities are especially valued by employers.

Meet usThe best way to get a feel for life at Queen Mary is to join us for one of our Open Days. You can explore ourattractive campus, meet our tutors and students and geta taste of what studying here will be like. If you cant visitus in person, we run virtual open days, where you canspeak online to current staff and students. We also haverepresentatives in 35 countries and staff who regularlytravel overseas (see page 196 or qmul.ac.uk/visitus).

Queen Mary highlights Member of the Russell Group the UKs 24

leading universities.

World-class research and teaching by international leaders in their field.

The only London university with a residential campus in the heart of the capital.

Commitment to financial support 10m last year.

Distinguished history dating back to 1123 (the foundation of St Bartholomews Hospital).

In the top one per cent of the worlds universities.

Our undergraduates are more satisfied (89 per cent)than those studying at any of the other RussellGroup universities in London (NSS 2013).

QML has the best balance of fantasticresearch facilities, bright-minded peopleand a great atmosphere for students. It makes me feel welcomeAnastasia Doronina, BSc Biology


Walking in front of the Queens Building, Mile End, so calledbecause it has a proud association with not one, but four Queens:Queen Victoria; Queen Mary (wife of King George V); QueenElizabeth The Queen Mother and our Patron, Queen Elizabeth II

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Queen Mary is an ambitious institution. Wesit in the east of London but have a globalreach. We are one of the most cosmopolitanuniversities in the UK, with students andstaff from all over the world. There is atolerance and desire to support each otherthat is simply absent in many other placesMatthew Evans, Head of School and Professor of Ecology


4 What we offer

What we offer

From our location in the heart of east London one of the capitals most dynamic areas toour stunning campus, world-leading researchand inspiring teaching, theres a host ofreasons to make Queen Mary your first choice.

World-class universityQueen Mary is a world-class university (we are in thetop one per cent of universities in the world, accordingto the Times Higher Education World UniversityRankings in 2012-3), helping us to attract some of the very brightest minds to study, teach and undertakeresearch here.

Career successWe are focused on ensuring that you leave Queen Marywith the enhanced skills and knowledge necessary tostart your career. Our undergraduates have an averagesalary of 23,000 on completing their course.

Friendly campus lifestyleWe are the only university in London able to offer acompletely self-contained residential campus at our Mile End home. You will be able to enjoy all the benefitsof a campus lifestyle safety, convenience and a friendlyatmosphere while being just minutes from centralLondon.

High-quality teachingOur teaching is inspired by our world-leading researchand you will be taught by academics who are genuineleaders in their field. Our academics embrace innovativeteaching methods and receive national awards for theirteaching (see page 6).

Olympian sports facilitiesOur students use the state-of-the-art sporting facilities atthe Copper Box Arena in the Olympic Park to train andcompete, something our Students Union pioneered andwhich was partly paid for by our QML Annual Fund.


Queen Mary is one of the UKs leadingresearch institutions with an equallyenviable reputation for teachingexcellence, turning out highlyemployable graduates who secure well-paid jobs when they leaveThe Sunday Times University Guide 2013

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To find out more about Queen Mary,please visit: qmul.ac.uk/film

An exceptional environmentWe have spent more than 250m on new facilities in the past 15 years. From some of the largest open-planlaboratories in Europe in the Blizard Building, to ourrecently opened 21m ArtsTwo Building and award-winning student village, we offer an exceptional learning environment.

Great location We are a short walk from fashionable Brick Lane andShoreditch and close to Londons financial centres the City and Canary Wharf. Set beside the RegentsCanal in Mile End, our main campus is within walkingdistance of the Olympic Park (see pages 23, 24 and 26) and minutes from the West End on the Underground.

University of LondonQueen Mary is part of the internationally recognisedUniversity of London (UoL). You will be able to use arange of UoL facilities, including Senate House library.

International outlookWe welcome students and staff from more than 150 countries who play a vital part in the life of the university. Our staff also conduct collaborativeinternational research, travel to internationalconferences and we have links with many leadinguniversities overseas.

Generous supportWe started out in Mile End in 1887 as the PeoplesPalace, a philanthropic centre bringing education andculture to east London. We remain true to these roots.Thats why we offer a generous package of bursariesand scholarships that benefits around 50 per cent of our undergraduate intake, ensuring the brighteststudents receive a first-class education, regardless of their background. (See page 16 for more details.)


Our Research Assessment Exercise (RAE)2008 highlights First in the country for drama, geography

(joint first), and linguistics.

First in London for medicine.

Second in the country for dentistry, and Englishlanguage and literature.

Top five in the country in epidemiology and publichealth, pre-clinical and human biological sciences,health services research, and cancer studies.

Top ten in the country for economics, Hispanicstudies, law, materials science, and Russian.

6 A reputation for excellence

A reputation for excellence

We have an impressive reputation for academicexcellence across all of our schools anddepartments, which is reflected in ourexceptional results in international rankingsand national assessments of research andteaching quality. We also perform consistentlywell in student surveys and in league tables.

Teaching excellenceOur academics receive national recognition for theirexcellent teaching. Eight members of staff have beenawarded National Teaching Fellowships (highlyprestigious national awards for exceptional teaching),making us the most successful College in the Universityof London since we joined the Teaching Fellowshipsscheme in 2006.

Innovative teachingWe embrace innovative teaching methods that bringyour academic studies to life. A few examples include:

medical students shadowed some of the UKs leadingparamedics and trauma doctors who work in theLondon Air Ambulance Service

history students planned new gallery content at theImperial War Museum

politics students were given a behind-the-scenes tour of the Cabinet Office

law students presented evidence to the body examiningplans for a major reform of the House of Lords.

Excellent NSS resultsOur results in the 2013 National Student Survey showed a five-year high in terms of overall satisfaction 89 per cent of students were satisfied overall with theirexperience at QML, the best among Russell Groupuniversities in London.


In the wider Russell Group of 24 leading UK universities,we were ranked eighth for overall student satisfaction. In terms of teaching, 88 per cent of our students weresatisfied, which is above the sector average. Studentspraised staff for their enthusiasm (88 per cent) and fortheir ability to make the subject intellectually stimulating(89 per cent) and to explain it well (91 per cent).

Internationally respectedWe are in the top 115 universities in the world in boththe Times Higher Education World University Rankings2012-13 and the QS World University Rankings 2012-13. These results place us in the top one per cent of universities in the world.

In the Guardians 2013 University Guide, seven QueenMary subject areas appeared in the top ten (including law,medicine, dentistry, materials science, English, film studiesand geography), with drama coming top in the UK.

Working in one of our research labs in the Joseph Priestley Building, Mile End

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Research that makes a differenceFrom our involvement in this centurys most excitingscientific breakthrough the discovery of the Higgs boson, to exposing levels of poverty among low-paidworkers in London, we conduct research that makes adifference to society improving health, social and livingconditions, advancing knowledge and understanding inspecialist fields, and influencing public policy and debate.

We are now preparing to embark upon our mostambitious project for a generation an innovative new Life Sciences Institute. Life sciences is the interfacebetween the natural, social and bio-medical sciences andaims to provide innovations in healthcare. This initiativewill bring together academics, industrial partners and theNHS to improve health and wellbeing for patients. Find out more: qmul.ac.uk/lifesciences

I like to present my work in tutorials evenwhen its at a very early stage. I bounceideas off my students all the time. Itreally helps me to refine my thinkingDr Erez Levon, Lecturer in Linguistics


8 Campus life in the city

Campus life in the city

We have five campuses in east and centralLondon, with our main campus in Mile End.This is where youll find our central services the Students Union, main library, the gym and the majority of our accommodation. A completely self-contained campus witheverything in one place, it is convenient, safeand has a very friendly atmosphere. Its a rareasset in London, and we value it highly.

Everything at handOn campus youll find our recently refurbished library,lecture theatres, the Students Union, a bar, cafs,restaurants, a village shop and outstanding sportsfacilities all within a few minutes walk and only a shorttube journey from Oxford Street. Were also only fiveminutes by tube from Westfield Stratford City shoppingcentre, so if you have a break between lectures andneed to get anything, its all on your doorstep.

Sport, health and fitnessOur health and fitness centre, Qmotion, has a sportshall, squash court and gym with a cardiovascular zone, a resistance zone and free weights. Our gym instructorscan advise on training regimes and run around 35classes per week. Theres also a women-only gym area,as well as yoga and pilates classes. We offer subsidisedgym membership (rates start from 12 per month). Our Students Union also runs around 60 sports clubs.

Local sports facilitiesSports facilities in the local area include an indoorswimming pool, a running track and tennis courts in Mile End and a heated outdoor pool at London Fields.Mile End is also home to one of Londons largest indoorclimbing walls. You will also be able to use the amazingsports facilities at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park so, for example, you can swim in the same pool in whichMichael Phelps achieved his record haul of Olympicgolds (for more about the Olympic Park, see page 26).

Places to eat and drinkThere is a fantastic choice of cafs and restaurants oncampus, including an Italian trattoria (Muccis); a stylishopen-plan canteen offering freshly cooked internationalfood (The Curve); an Asian fusion restaurant with views ofthe canal (The Drunken Monkey); and a great coffee shop(Ground). There is also the Drapers Bar and Kitchen, arelaxed space for a drink or a burger. Drapers shows livesport and films, and hosts club nights and live music.

Green spacesAs the campus is set beside the Regents Canal, lookingonto Mile End Park, its easy to forget that you are in themiddle of a busy capital city. Theres plenty of greeneryand attractive space to sit, have lunch, have coffee orchat with friends.

Our other campusesAll of our other campuses have their own libraries,shops, cafs and bars. The Whitechapel campus, home to our School of Medicine and Dentistry, also hasits own Students Association and recently refurbishedsocial space.

Find out moreOn campus: Qmotion qmsu.org/qmotion

Drapers Bar and Kitchen qmsu.org/drapers

The Drunken Monkey thedrunkenmonkey.co.uk

Students Union qmsu.org

Barts and The London Students Associationqmsu.org/blsa

Library library.qmul.ac.uk

Close by: London Fields Lido better.org.uk/leisure/london-fields-lido

Mile End Leisure Centre and Stadium better.org.uk/leisure/mile-end-park-leisure-centre

Mile End Climbing Wall mileendwall.org.uk

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk


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Enjoying a coffee outside theDrapers Bar and Kitchen

Our campus is a world of its own. Its a real community and it feels like homeDr Shahidha Bari, Lecturer, School of English and Drama


10 Queen Mary a home from home

Queen Mary a home from home

Relaxing by the Regents Canal, in frontof France House hall of residence

We are the only university in central London to offer a completely self-contained residentialcampus, with a 2,000-bed award-winningStudent Village at Mile End. Living on campus is fun, safe and convenient youll only be afive-minute walk to your lectures.

All of our accommodation is in self-catered flats andmaisonettes. You also have access to rooms in the fullycatered University of London Halls in central London.

There is a good range of private accommodation in the area around the Mile End campus, much of itwithin easy walking or commuting distance. We canprovide a range of advice and information to help you to find a convenient and affordable place to stay.

Applying for our accommodationWe will send you full details on how to apply for a placein our housing once you have firmly accepted an offer to study here.*

Single-sex housingWe offer some single-sex flats in residences that haveshared bathroom facilities. In our en-suite residences(where there are no shared bathrooms) all flats aremixed sex.

Rent scales and informationThe prices quoted relate to the academic year 2013-14and are reviewed each year. Rent is payable each termin advance.

Mile End residencesRents for single rooms range from 118-157 per week, including gas and electricity costs.


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Our other campusesRooms are available to first-year medical and dentalstudents at Dawson Hall, situated at the CharterhouseSquare campus, very close to Barts teaching hospital,and at Floyer House, which is situated on theWhitechapel campus. Rents at both residences range from 119-142 per week, including gas and electricity costs.

University of London HallsAbout 150 Queen Mary students live in the University of London (UoL) Halls in central London, about 15minutes away, alongside students from other UoLcolleges. Fees for single rooms cost from 190 per week, including breakfast, evening meals and gas and electricity costs.

Privately rented accommodationRents typically range from 100-150 per week.

Family accommodationIf you have a family, we strongly advise you not to bring your partner and children to live in London untilyou have secured suitable housing. We have a limitedamount of accommodation for families, but can provide you with advice on how to find alternativeaccommodation.

For all accommodation queries, contact us on:Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5522email: [email protected]

*Please note: We give priority to single, full-time, first-yearundergraduates who apply for accommodation before 30 Junein the year in which they wish to study and who have not livedin Queen Mary accommodation before. Those who live furthestaway are more likely to be offered accommodation on campus.

See what its like: For virtual tours of our rooms and full details of the accommodationoptions, visit residences.qmul.ac.uk


12 Your Students Union

Your Students Union

The Students Union is here to represent andsupport your academic and welfare needs,encourage your personal development and helpyou enjoy your time at university. We do ourutmost to ensure that your student experience is the best it can be.

As a Queen Mary student, you will automatically becomea member of Queen Mary University of London StudentsUnion (QMSU). QMSU aims to ensure that your time atuniversity is not just about studying, but also socialisingand gaining new experiences outside the lab or lecturehall. The Union also provides academic advice andwelfare support. If you are studying medicine or dentistryat QML you will also become a part of the Barts and TheLondon Students Association (BLSA).

QMSU has a presence across the three main campuses:Mile End, Whitechapel and Charterhouse Square.Located centrally on the Mile End campus is the newStudents Union Hub, which includes a reception andinformation point, bookable facilities, a large socialspace, a multi-faith centre and a student media suite. At our Whitechapel campus, our Association Buildingfeatures a great caf-bar, a computer suite, socialspaces, meeting room, games room and dance studio.

RepresentationYou have a say in how your Students Union is run. You can elect fellow students to lead QMSU and work toimprove all aspects of your time at university or run forelection yourself. Our trustees, student councillors andcourse representatives all play a vital role in the Unionand provide valued feedback to QML.

ActivitiesQMSU offers you plenty of opportunities to get involved,make friends and explore your interests. Our activitiesinclude volunteering, fundraising, campaigns, clubsports, our free Get Active sports programme (which has over 40 sports sessions a week), societies andemployment theres something for everyone here.We host over 200 student groups and have around 150 student-run societies. Whether youre interested in a particular culture, faith or political party, or you lovefilm, debating or philosophy, theres almost certainlysomething for you. If your interest is not covered, you can always start a society yourself.

Events and entertainmentQMSU puts on a range of events each year, from quiznights and club nights to cultural celebrations andsocials. We also run Try Something, an activitiesprogramme to get you to try something new includingcooking, dancing or even trips around London.

Student mediaQMSU funds several student media outlets, including a newspaper, Cub magazine, a TV station and radiostation. You can get involved by writing articles,producing features and creating programmes and shows.

Bars, shops and cafsOn each of our campuses, QMSU runs social spacesand venues for you to take a break, relax or grabsomething to eat. At Mile End visit Ground caf, theLearning Caf, the Village Shop, Infusion or Drapers Bar and Kitchen. At Whitechapel visit the Griff Inn Barand Kitchen. Charterhouse Square is home to the Shieldcaf. Any money made from these services (and oursports facilities) goes back into representing andproviding activities for QML students.

Sport, health and fitnessTaking part in sport at university is a great way to keepfit, meet people, compete at national and internationallevels with other university teams and generally have agood time. Along with clubs and Get Active, QMSU runstwo health and fitness centres Qmotion at Mile End(see page 8) and Fitness to Practice, a smaller facility at Charterhouse Square.

Find out moreTo find out more about QMSU, please visit: qmsu.org

Students Union highlights We run over 150 societies, catering for every interest.

We also run over 60 sports clubs.

We have a huge range of volunteering opportunities,including kids activities, helping the elderly andhomeless and conservation projects. Great for thecommunity and your CV.


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The sport societies are very wellorganised and are a great platform to meet new people. The gym facilitiesare fantastic and so are all therestaurants on campusManuel Vela, BSc Business Management

QMotion has a great range of facilities,including free weights, cardio machines,exercise studios and a womens only gym


14 Student support

How we support you

We want you to get the most out of your life as aQueen Mary student and to achieve your fullpotential. Thats why we offer a huge range ofadvice and support throughout your time with us.

Supporting your studies Your personal tutor: your tutor is there for you to

discuss your academic progress. They are also a great source of information on the other supportservices that we offer.

Student support officer: our academic schools havededicated student support officers, who can give you additional advice and support with your studies.

Disability and Dyslexia Service: we offer support for allstudents with disabilities, specific learning difficultiesand mental health issues at Queen Mary.

Drop-in Study Centre (DISC): we give you free, impartialadvice about your academic work, offer guidance onapproaching your subject and provide one-on-onetutoring in maths, chemistry, physics, biology andstatistics. DISC will also support you in areas such asacademic writing, grammar and vocabulary, seminarskills and general English; and develop your studyskills, such as time management and exam technique.

Language Centre: we give you the opportunity to learn a language and so enhance your employmentprospects. We can also help you with your studies if English isnt your first language.

Libraries: most of our library services are self-service,which means that our library staff have more time tohelp you find what you need, to offer their expertadvice on our collections and to help you use theprinters and copiers.

IT services: we place great importance on providingyou with modern computing facilities for your studies.We have over 1,500 student PCs and great IT support.

QMSU: our Students Unions Academic Advice serviceoffers help and representation on a number ofacademic welfare issues, including applications for extenuating circumstances and appeals.

Highlights Our scholarships and bursaries, which benefit

around 50 per cent of our students.

A network of academic support to help you get thevery most from your studies.

Extensive pastoral support for the times you need it.

Specialist classes to develop your language andstudy skills.

Supporting your wellbeing Advice and Counselling: our Welfare Advisers have

specialist training to offer you advice on a range offinancial, welfare and legal issues. We also offer acomprehensive counselling service to support youthrough any difficulties you may experience.

Buttle UK support: we offer pre- and post-entry supportfor students in or from care, including advice on welfare,finance, careers and accommodation. We tailor this toyour needs. Contact Advice and Counselling orWidening Participation. (See page 194 for details.)

Residences welfare support: if you have any queriesabout your accommodation, you can always talk to yourhalls steward or contact our Residential Support andPastoral Care team, who are happy to offer their expertadvice.

Student Health Services: we have an NHS StudentHealth Service available on campus if you live in ourhalls of residence, or off campus but within TowerHamlets. You can see a doctor or nurse there everyweekday during term time.

Chaplaincy Services: we are lucky to have a truly multi-cultural student population. We encouragereligious tolerance, understanding and co-operationand every effort is made to meet your needs, whatever your faith.

Supporting you abroad Language support: not all of our partner universities

offer programmes taught in English; even where theydo we encourage you to learn the language of yourhost country. We offer a range of support before you goabroad in languages such as French, German, Spanishand Chinese.


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The Library is an amazing place to study in. It has all the books you need and during exams it is open 24 hours a dayEdris Naemi, MEng Electronic Engineering and Telecommunications Inside the recently refurbished

Library at our Mile End campus


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Supporting our international studentsAs well as the information and advice we offer to all ourstudents, we offer our international students specificadvice on money, immigration and other practicalaspects of coming to live and study in the UK. We alsorun an International Student Welcome Programme.

English language support: all teaching at Queen Mary is in English, so a good command of the language isessential for success in any subject. We provide anumber of language programmes to help you get the most out of your course and improve yourlanguage proficiency throughout your studies.

Foundation programmes: we offer a one-year pre-undergraduate foundation course for internationalstudents in Humanities and Social Sciences and inScience and Engineering. For more information, see page 36.

Pre-sessional English: in the June to September before you start your studies with us, we arrange aprogramme of pre-sessional English language coursesfor students who wish to improve their proficiency in English before starting university.

Additional support throughout your degree: we supportyour English skills throughout your studies, with a freeprogramme of courses, workshops and tutorials duringthe academic year. These will help you with areas suchas academic writing, grammar and vocabulary, lecturecomprehension, seminar skills and general English. We also offer support with academic study skills suchas time management, revision and exam technique.

Welcome programme: our International StudentWelcome Programme will help you feel at homestraight away. We collect you from the airport and offerpractical advice about living and studying in London.We also run a programme of social events forinternational students throughout the year. In 2013 we organised day trips to Bath, Stonehenge, WindsorCastle and Oxford, as well as an International Studentboat party down the River Thames.

International Week: our Students Union runs thisseries of events to celebrate the world cultures of the people who make up the QML community.

Accommodation: we offer all of our new internationalstudents the chance to live in Queen Maryaccommodation (as long as you apply by the relevantdeadlines). For more information, please see page 10.

Supporting you financiallyWe remain faithful to our roots as a philanthropic centre bringing education and culture to our community.Thats why we offer a generous package of bursaries and scholarships that benefits around 50 per cent of our undergraduate intake, ensuring that the brighteststudents receive a first-class education, regardless of their background.

Queen Mary bursariesYou do not need to make a special application to QueenMary for our bursaries. If you have applied to StudentFinance England for income-assessed support and havegiven your consent for your information to be sharedwith Queen Mary, we will automatically have enoughinformation to assess your eligibility for a bursary.

For a full list of our bursaries and the most up-to-dateinformation, please visit:qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/feesandfunding

You can also contact the Bursaries, Grants and Scholarships Office.Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5079email: [email protected]/bursaries

Queen Mary Excellence ScholarshipsThis scheme is part of QMLs approach to encouragingthe best-qualified students into subject areas identifiednationally as being of strategic importance to theeconomy. We offer Excellence Scholarships in Scienceand Engineering, Modern Languages and Economicsand Finance. The Scholarships are worth 3,000 a yearfor the first two years of study, paid directly to you: a totalof up to 6,000 over your studies. Modern Languagesscholars also have priority access to prestigious paidwork placements with leading companies during theiryear abroad, subject to availability. Last year studentswere placed with companies such as Henderson GlobalInvestors (Spain), Deloitte Conseil (France) andWestdeutscher Rundfunk (Germany).


I found that many of my modulesrequired a fair amount of mathematicalability. With the help of my ever-patienttutors, I found that the problems set inmy lectures became much easier tohandle and resulted in me achieving a 2:1 overall for my first yearOlivia Bernadette Niblock, BSc Medical Genetics

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Students in the Drop-In Study Centre (DISC) on the firstfloor of the Mile End Library. DISC provides support formaths, chemistry, physics, biology and statistics students


18 Careers and employability

Careers and employability

Queen Mary is consistently in the top ten per cent of UK universities for graduate startingsalaries. We know that in todays competitivejob market it is not enough to graduate with agood degree. Employers also expect graduatesto have a range of skills and first-handexperience of the workplace. At Queen Mary,we offer lots of opportunities and a range ofsupport to help you develop these essentialskills and experience.

The value of a Queen Mary degreeQueen Mary graduates are highly prized by employersand have some of the highest starting salaries of anyuniversity in the UK (23,171 in 2012)*. Your standingamong graduate recruiters is also enhanced by ourmembership of the Russell Group of leading universities.

AccreditationMany of our degrees are accredited by professionalbodies, including the Bar Council, the Institute ofPhysics, the Law Society, the Institute and Faculty ofActuaries, and the Chartered Financial Analyst Society ofthe UK (CFA UK). Some of our accredited courses alsoentitle you to exemption from professional examinations.

Why our graduates stand outWe have worked with employers, students and academicstaff to define the skills, values and behaviours thatcapture the distinctive features of our learningenvironment that make our graduates so sought after by employers.

These attributes include:

skills to influence, negotiate and lead

curiosity and openness to change

initiative and resilience in meeting challenges

the ability to work individually and in collaboration

skills to use technologies to access and interpretinformation.

You will develop some of these attributes on yourprogramme of study through group work, presentationand debate, for example. Other attributes you willdevelop through work experience or by belonging tostudent societies and sports teams.

Learn a language In todays global economy, learning another languagecan make you highly attractive to employers.

Even if youre not studying a language as part of yourdegree, you can still develop these skills by signing upfor a language course with our Language Centre. Thelanguages offered include Arabic, Chinese, French,German, Japanese and Spanish. Please see: language-centre.sllf.qmul.ac.uk

How we support youThe Queen Mary Careers and Enterprise Centre provides support on CV and application-writing, interview technique and other employer recruitmentmethods, to help you apply for internships, part-timework or a graduate role.

Meet employersWe offer a range of opportunities for you to meetemployers on campus, giving you the chance to get a better understanding of a company or sector, find out how organisations recruit and to network and build contacts. Around 200 employers and trainingorganisations visited the campus last year, includingBAA, Barclays Capital, the BBC, Citibank, the EuropeanCommission, Jaguar Land Rover, Marie Curie, M&GInvestments, the National Archives, PwC, Shell, TeachFirst and numerous law firms.

Meet Queen Mary graduatesWe also invite former students from your subject area toshare their experiences of the workplace with you. Theseinformal sessions enable you to get the inside track onparticular companies or industries. Former students whocame to the campus last year included bankers, civilservants, consultants, doctors, engineers, journalists,lawyers, politicians, scientists and writers. For moreinformation about the Careers and Enterprise Centresservices, please visit: careers.qmul.ac.uk*Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2012


A Queen Mary careers consultantoffers advice in our Careers Centre

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20 Careers and employability

Work experienceThanks to our numerous employer recruitment events,and proximity to Canary Wharf, the City, and centralLondon, at Queen Mary you will have an unusually wide and diverse range of opportunities to develop vital work experience. These include:

many on-campus jobs, including assisting withconferences, building e-learning tools, conductingcampus tours, helping with Open Days, stewardinghalls of residence and working in our cafs andrestaurants

hundreds of off-campus jobs across London via our JobOnline vacancy site

a thriving Students Union offering over 1,200opportunities to volunteer on- and off-campus in leadership, sports, creative, community and tutoring roles

support and training for entrepreneurs and an active entrepreneurs society.

The London advantageOur location between the City and Docklands means that some of the biggest names in finance and businessare nearby, many of which advertise vacancies with us.London is also a centre for media, advertising, the arts,tech companies, the legal professions and it also offersexcellent opportunities in science and engineering,teaching and the medical professions. As a student here,youll be in a great position to look for work placementsand build contacts.

Facts and figures We are consistently in the top ten per cent of

UK universities for graduate starting salaries.

23,171 average salary of Queen Mary graduates on completing their course. (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2012)

90+ annual employer recruitment and networkingevents at Queen Mary.

200 employers and training organisations visited the campus last year.

1,400 vacancies to browse on the QM JobOnline vacancy site.


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The value ofa QML degree

Queen Mary graduates went on to work fora variety of employers in 2012, including:Accenture, AOL, Atkins, BAE Systems, the British Council, Capita, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Freshfields BruckhausDeringer, GfK, the International Chamberof Commerce, JP Morgan, the NHS,Parliament, PwC, Royal Academy of Arts, Selex, and the United Nations Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2012

Plan your careerIts never too early to start planning your career. Here are some useful sites to get you started:

careers.qmul.ac.uk (QMLs Careers and EnterpriseCentre site)

prospects.ac.uk (general advice and career planning)

careerstagged.co.uk (general info)

international.gradsintocareers.co.uk (advice for international students)

icould.com (good video profiles)

One of the best things about QML is the one-on-one time we get withindustry professionals. It makes mefeel much more prepared to enter thefield after graduationPenny Flicker, MEng Design and Innovation

My interviewers (and later colleagues)were impressed with my educationalcredentialsMohammed Arslan Saeed, BSc Business Management, Financial Analyst, Al-Rajhi Bank (KSA)

The quality of the teaching at QueenMary helped prepare me for theacademic challenges I encounteredthroughout my training contract Neil Jones, LLB, Trainee Solicitor, Maclay Murray & Spens LLP

Studying at Queen Mary gave me a broad base of skills, which haveproved to be essential to my workingenvironmentLauren Davis, Drama,Gallery Assistant, Barbican Arts Centre, and Freelance Producer


22 London the world in one city

London the world in one city

With its special collections, libraries andmuseums, free lectures and debates, walkingtours and one-off exhibitions, London is aninspiring place to study. It is also Britainseconomic and cultural powerhouse: the city hasa thriving jobs market and is a magnet for peopleand talent from across the globe.

Museums and galleriesLondon has more art galleries and museums than anyother UK city in fact, three of the top ten museumsand galleries in the world are in London. The majormuseums, such as the British Museum, the NationalGallery, the Science Museum and Tate Modern, all offerfree entry.

TheatreYou can often get discounted tickets for West End showsby buying them on the day. There are also lots ofaffordable fringe performances from up-and-coming stars.

ShoppingFlagship high-street shops, department stores, nicheboutiques and clothes, food and antique markets London has it all. Oxford Street is only 15 minutes away by tube, and Westfield Stratford City is just one tube stopfrom Mile End.

Music and nightlifeLondons nightlife is legendary. Youll find undergroundclubs, regular student nights and a strong live musicscene, taking in folk, jazz, indie, rock and everything inbetween if you know where to look, gigs are often free.

Food and eating outLondon has the world on a plate from dim sum tolahmacun, and sushi to satay. As well as restaurants for all budgets, there are great fresh food markets andshops that cater to all tastes.


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Looking towards St Pauls Cathedral, across the London Millennium Footbridge

Green spaceWith over 1,000 public parks, London is one of thegreenest cities in Europe. The area around our Mile Endcampus is no exception Mile End Park is next to thecampus and a short walk away is Victoria Park, one ofBritains oldest public parks. A great spot to relax, VictoriaPark also hosts music festivals and open-air theatre.

Sporting lifeThe 2012 Games showcased Londons passion for sport.If you want to get involved, there are some amazingsporting opportunities on your doorstep. Queen Marystudents can train in a world-class Olympic venue: theCopper Box Arena in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park,Stratford (just ten minutes by tube from the UniversitysMile End campus). You will also be able to use thespectacular Aquatics Centres swimming pool where Ellie Simmonds broke the 400m freestyle world record.

Multicultural cityWith a population of 7.8m and more than 300 languagesspoken (more than in any other city in the world), thepeople of London represent cultures from every corner of the Earth. This is reflected in Londons huge range offestivals, restaurants, religions and community groups.Its a welcoming city to become a Londoner, all youneed to do is live here.

London facts and figures 4 Unesco world heritage sites

300 theatres, 500 cinema screens and 12,000 restaurants

32,000 music performances a year, 621 a week, 17 per cent of them free!

a GDP bigger than the economy of Switzerland

green space covers 40 per cent of Greater London.

(Source: londoncouncils.gov.uk)

Find out whats on: timeout.com/London

londonist.com

mouthlondon.com


24 East London the capitals beating heart

East London the capitalsbeating heartImagine a place where athletes have competedfor gold medals, watched by millions around theworld; imagine a place that companies fromEurope flock to; imagine a place wherecenturies of history meet the avant-garde;imagine a place that you could call home

A great place to beWhether you choose to live on or near the campus ortravel in from home, east London is a great place to be.Whatever your style, there are shops that cater to it: fromvintage boutiques to high-street names, to the shoppingparadise that is Westfield Stratford City one stop awayon the Central Line. This means you can kit yourself(and your space) out exactly as youd like. If you decideto live off-campus, our great transport links ensure you a smooth journey.

East London isnt just an urban hotspot. Theres plenty of green space too: our campus is by the Regents Canaland Victoria Park one of Londons largest greenspaces, with a great caf, boating lake and tennis courts.

The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is also nearby.Completely transformed since the Games, it hosts a year-round calendar of events. Our students can use the elite facilities at the Copper Box Arena (the thirdlargest indoor venue in London) and the Aquatics Centre.

If you like live shows, you can visit Wiltons the oldestmusic hall in the world to see comedians like JackWhitehall; or you can visit the O2 the most popularmusic venue in the world. There are hundreds of other events, as well as free summer festivals such as Lovebox, which takes place on our doorstep.

A great place to studyThinkers and reformers have always gravitated to eastLondon. Its location as a trade centre meant that morethan just goods came ashore here: the docks broughtpeople from all over the world, with their own culturesand experiences. East London was also the birthplace ofsocial and political movements that seemed radical at thetime but are now mainstream: its the birthplace of thesuffragette movement, for instance. This rich exchange of ideas is important to us: it has also made our area oneof the most exciting and diverse in the world and areally fertile place to discover and explore your own ideas.

If you live in east London, youll be surrounded by thenations history. East Londons skyline acts as a timelineof the last two millennia, from the Tower of London, theO2, Roman Road, the warehouses and docks that keptBritain booming in the nineteenth century to CanaryWharf and the Shard, symbols of the modern Britisheconomy. This also means that whatever your intellectualinterests, experts, professional contacts and world-classresources are within easy reach.

A great place to workEast London is a global leader in new technology andTech City is a focus for talent in one of the largest digitaleconomies in the world. Facebook and Google are just two high-profile companies that have come to London.Many more are following, with over 2,000 Europeanstartups applying to base themselves here. The figuresspeak for themselves: in 2010 there were 200 techcompanies in east London. By January 2013, that hadrisen to 1,300.

Queen Mary is a founder partner of Digital Shoreditch and our work in Tech City is also truly interdisciplinary,spanning media and arts technology, digital music,open-source law, biotech, urban geography, digitalhumanities and policy development.

Londons financial centres in Canary Wharf and the City are close by and east London is also a hub for the fashion, media and art industries. The fertile cross-pollination between such different sectors makes thearea so exciting professionally, creating opportunities and collaborations that dont exist anywhere else.

The area also has a thriving entrepreneurial culture, so if you have a dream or a plan to make your own mark in the world, youre in the right place. Our Careers andEnterprise Centre offers a great range of support to ourstudents and recent graduates who want to set up abusiness or social enterprise. We can help with funding,workspace, software, networking opportunities,workshops and access to industry mentors.

As east London continues to change and develop, so willQueen Mary. Something amazing is happening in eastLondon. Come and be part of it.


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As a student at Queen Mary, youll beat the heart of a thriving community


26 Our home in the east

Our home in the east

One of the best things about London is that it is made up of so many different areas it feelslike many cities rolled into one. As you get toknow the capital, youll discover that each parthas its own character. Heres our guide to theplaces to go in east London.

Mile End and surrounding areaEAT the area around Queen Mary has a range of good value cafs, restaurants and pubs.

VISIT Mile End Park, an unusual 90-acre linear park in the heart of the East End with a green bridge, a terraced garden, and ecology, arts and sports parks;the independent Genesis Cinema (go on Wednesdaynight for a student discount).

Stratford VISIT the Olympic Park has undergone an amazing300m transformation and re-opened as the QueenElizabeth Olympic Park in the spring of 2014. There arefive state-of-the-art sporting venues: the Stadium, theAquatics Centre, the Copper Box (a leisure centre andvenue for basketball, volleyball, etc), the Lee ValleyVeloPark and the Lee Valley Hockey Centre and TennisCentre. There are also cafs, restaurants, culturalvenues and lots of green space around 4,000 trees are being planted as part of a plan to double the greenspace in the park. queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk

SHOP Westfield Stratford City Europes largest urbanshopping centre, with over 300 shops, from high-streetstaples such as Uniqlo to high-end designers such asArmani. There are also over 70 restaurants (includingGBK, Busaba Eathai, and Pho), a 17-screen cinema and a 14-lane bowling alley.

Old Street, Shoreditch and surrounding areaEAT Ginger Pig caf on Hoxton Square (great for aleisurely brunch); Big Apple Hot Dogs, a mobile cartselling amazing hot dogs; also in Hoxton the BreakfastClub, the perfect spot for a slap-up breakfast after anight out; Cy Tre, a delicious, reasonably pricedVietnamese restaurant on Old Street.

VISIT Ibid Projects gallery on Hoxton Square; HalesGallery off Shoreditch High Street (this area is theepicentre of the East Ends art scene); The GeffryeMuseum of English domestic interiors.

SHOP the Columbia Road Flower Market on Sundaymornings; KK Outlet art and design book shop.

Brick Lane, Spitalfields and Whitechapel EAT Brick Lane is Londons Curry Capital an entirestreet lined with Indian and Bangladeshi restaurants;Brick Lane Beigel Bake, open 24-hours (great for bagelemergencies).

VISIT the Old Truman Brewery, a converted breweryand home to numerous fashion designers, artists andtrendy bars; All Star Lanes, a boutique bowling alleyserving burgers and cocktails; the acclaimedWhitechapel Gallery.

SHOP Spitalfields market, with arts and craft stalls,restaurants and high-street shops. Nearby is UrbanOutfitters, a great spot for sourcing retro fashions.

Bow WharfEAT... canal-side bars and restaurants the Fat Cat Caf Bar and the Thai Room.

VISIT... Jongleurs Comedy Club, with a bar, restaurantand post-comedy disco on Friday and Saturday nights.

Docklands and Canary WharfEAT Jamies Italian (part of Jamie Olivers growingempire); Wagamama for noodles; Canteen for good-value British food in a stylish setting.

VISIT Museum of London Docklands, which exploresthe story of the docks from Roman settlement through to its recent regeneration.

Bethnal Green and Victoria ParkEAT E Pellici, on Bethnal Green Road, an Italian cafand local institution which has been around since 1900.Near Victoria Park, Lauriston Road has some great cafsand restaurants including: Su Sazzagoni (Sardinian), The Fish House (posh fish and chips) and the Empressof India (a gastropub).

VISIT the art galleries on Vyner Street; The V&AMuseum of Childhood on Cambridge Heath Road;Bethnal Green market, a daily street market with fresh fruit and veg, clothes and other essentials.

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Charterhouse Square and surrounding areaEAT bars and restaurants abound in Farringdon andthe historic Smithfield market. Two affordable favouritesfor lunchtime pitstops are the old-school Quality ChopHouse and The Farm Collective caf.

VISIT the Barbican, Londons most stylish brutalistperforming arts centre. With galleries, cinema, theatreand live music. barbican.org.uk

Lincolns Inn Fields and surrounding areaEAT the restaurants, cafs and bars of Covent Gardenand Soho are minutes away, as is the Southbank Centreat Waterloo, home to the Royal Festival Hall, theHayward Gallery and the Queen Elizabeth Hall.

VISIT relax in the beautiful grounds of Lincolns Inn,watch a trial in the public galleries at the Royal Courts ofJustice, or get lost in time at the nearby British Museum.

Our campuses (see key below)A Mile End: our main campus and home to the

Student Village

B Whitechapel: home to the School of Medicine and Dentistry and The Royal London Hospital

C Charterhouse Square: headquarters to a number of our medical research facilities; there is also a hall of residence here

D West Smithfield: home to Barts Hospital and several of our medical research facilities

E Lincolns Inn Fields: home to the Postgraduate LawCentre and the Centre for Commercial Law Studies

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28 International outlook

InternationaloutlookQueen Mary welcomes students and staff fromall over the world into our lively, multiculturalcommunity. Nearly 40 per cent of our staff arefrom outside the UK, and we have over 5,000international students from more than 150countries studying with us. We are rankedamong the top 115 universities globally.*

Global talentWe value the contribution that our international studentsmake to university life. Whether you are from the UK oroverseas you will benefit from Queen Marys rich learningenvironment, with students from a range of backgroundsoffering different academic and life experiences.

The influence of so many cultures also feeds into thesocial life of the university. This is reflected in thediversity of our student-run clubs and societies, whichcover politics, culture, religion and a range of sports.

How we support our international studentsOur campus provides you with a safe, secure and supportive environment in which to study. In arecent survey, our international students expressed highlevels of satisfaction with the quality and cost of theiraccommodation (International Student Barometer Autumn 2012).

We also offer a range of specialist support services tohelp you feel at home, including an airport collectionservice and a welcome programme at the beginning ofthe academic year. Throughout your studies, we offerimmigration and counselling services, English languageand study skills support, as well as fun day trips tointeresting sites in London and around the UK. For more information, please see page 16.

94%of students were happy with

the quality of teaching provided by expert lecturers

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Where our international students come from

CareersIf you choose to study at Queen Mary, you will enhanceyour career prospects in a vibrant, creative andstimulating environment. Our international graduates go on to successful careers around the globe. To readmore about our careers support, see page 18.

ScholarshipsWe want to attract the best students. To help us do this,we are pleased to offer a range of scholarships to ourinternational students. For more information on eligibilitycriteria and how to apply for a scholarship, visit:qmul.ac.uk/international/international-students/feesfinance

Find out moreFor more information on studying at Queen Mary, ouroverseas entry requirements, how to apply, Englishlanguage support and our current tuition fees, please see pages 190-193 or visit: qmul.ac.uk/international

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Something Ive enjoyed very much is the cultural and ethnic diversity at QML. To be among people from all over the world has been wonderfulBruno Cooke, BA Comparative Literature


30 Study abroad

Study abroad

Studying abroad is a fantastic opportunity toexperience a foreign culture first-hand and a great chance to live abroad affordably. Many of our students choose to study in this way, with options ranging from three months in Spain to a year in the USA. Your international studieswill normally count towards your Queen Marydegree and help you to stand out in thegraduate employment market.

International exchange programmeThis programme gives you the opportunity to study for a semester or academic year at one of our partnerinstitutions in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore or theUSA as part of your degree. Other short-termopportunities to study abroad include the Study Indiaand Study China programmes (both of which areexternally run and take place outside our academicsemesters). For more information about your overseasstudy options, please see:qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/exchange

Study in Europe with the Erasmus+ programmeThe new Erasmus+ programme allows you to study forone or two semesters at one of Queen Marys Erasmuspartner universities. We have over 100 partners in 17 EU countries, so you have a great choice of whichcountry to explore. As an Erasmus student you willreceive a grant to help cover your living costs, makingthis a really affordable way to gain internationalexperience. You will also pay a reduced tuition fee to Queen Mary (15 per cent) if you are studying away for a year. Find out more at:qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/erasmus

Being in the USA has allowed me to appreciate an entirely newclassroom experience. Ive also been able to travel to places which I have wanted to visit for years, including New York City and Toronto,and have plans to visit the West Coast next year. The city of Bostonis incredibly vibrant, with so much going on, whether it be sports,arts or culture, with fantastic institutions ranging from the BostonRed Sox to the Museum of Fine Art. Studying abroad has been a great opportunity and one I would recommend 100 per cent.

Aran Spivey, QML Study Abroad student at Boston College,History and Politics, Academic Year 2013-14


University of Richmond, Virginia one of a number ofuniversities in the USA where you can spend a semester oracademic year as part of our international exchange programme

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Graduates who have studied abroadtend to be more culturally aware, able to work in multicultural teams and move around the world as part of their careerCouncil for Industry and Higher Education (CIHE), The Guardian


Subject areas

AccountingSee also Business Management 49

Aerospace EngineeringSee also Engineering 103

Audio Systems EngineeringSee also Engineering 97

Biological Sciences

Biochemistry BSc, MSci 43, 55

Biochemistry with a Year in Industry/Research BSc 43, 55

Biology BSc 43

Biomedical Sciences BSc 43

Genetics BSc 44

Medical Genetics BSc 44

Psychology BSc 187

Zoology BSc 44

Business ManagementAccounting and Management BSc 49

Business Management BSc 49

Computer Science with Business Management BSc 95

Computer Science with Business Management and Accounting BSc 95

Environmental Science with Business Management BSc 122

French with Business Management BA 139

Geography with Business Management BSc 122

German with Business Management BA 139

Hispanic Studies with Business Management BA 139

Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) with Industrial Experience BSc(Eng) 98

Marketing and Management BSc 49

Mathematics with Business Management BSc 165

Mathematics, Business Management and Finance BSc 166

Politics with Business Management BA 181

Russian with Business Management BA 139

Catalan LanguageSee also Languages 138

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Chemical Sciences

Biochemistry BSc, MSci 43, 55

Biochemistry with a Year in Industry/Research BSc 43, 55

Chemistry BSc, MSci 55

Chemistry with a Year in Industry/Research BSc 55, 56

Pharmaceutical Chemistry BSc, MSci 56Pharmaceutical Chemistry with a Year in Industry/Research BSc 56

Comparative Literature

Comparative Literature BA 61

Comparative Literature and Film Studies BA 61, 115

Comparative Literature and Linguistics BA 61, 155

French and Comparative Literature BA 62, 139

German and Comparative Literature BA 62, 139

Hispanic Studies and Comparative Literature BA 62, 139

History and Comparative Literature BA 62, 132

Russian and Comparative Literature BA 62, 139

Computer Science

Computer Science (BSc, MSci) 95

Computer Science with Industrial Experience BSc 95

Computer Science with Business Management BSc 95


Computer Science and Mathematics BSc 96

Computer Science and Multimedia BSc 95

Computer Systems Engineering BEng, MEng 97

Information and Communication Technologies BSc(Eng) 98

Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) with Industrial Experience BSc(Eng) 98

Multimedia and Arts Technology BSc(Eng) 97

Multimedia and Arts Technology with Industrial Experience BSc 97

Dentistry and related degreesDental Materials BEng, MEng 159Dental Materials with Industrial Experience BEng, MEng 159

Dentistry BDS 67


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Design

Design, Innovation and Creative Engineering BEng, MEng 71

Materials and Design BEng 71

Materials and Design with Industrial Experience BEng 71

Multimedia and Arts Technology BSc(Eng) 97

Multimedia and Arts Technology with Industrial Experience BSc(Eng) 97

Drama

Drama BA 77

English and Drama BA 77, 109

Film Studies and Drama BA 77, 116

French and Drama BA 79, 142

German and Drama BA 79, 142

Hispanic Studies and Drama BA 79, 142

Russian and Drama BA 79, 142

Economics

Economics BSc(Econ) 83

Economics and Finance BSc(Econ) 83

Economics, Finance and Management BSc(Econ) 83

Economics and Politics BSc(Econ) 85, 181

Economics, Statistics and Mathematics BSc(Econ) 83

Geography BSc(Econ) 122

Mathematics, Statistics and Financial Economics BSc 166

Electronic EngineeringSee also Engineering 96

Engineering

Aerospace Engineering BEng, MEng 103

Aerospace Engineering with Industrial Experience BEng, MEng 103

Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng 96

Electronic Engineering BEng 96

Electronic Engineering with Industrial Experience BEng 96

Electronic Engineering and Telecommunications BEng, MEng 96

Electronics with Music and Audio Systems BEng, MEng 97

Materials Science and Engineering 159

Mechanical Engineering BEng, MEng 103

Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Experience BEng, MEng 103

Medical Engineering BEng, MEng 104

Medical Engineering with Industrial Experience BEng, MEng 104

Sustainable Energy Engineering BEng, MEng 104

Sustainable Energy Engineering with Industrial Experience BEng, MEng 104

English

English BA 109

English and Drama BA 77, 109

English and Film Studies BA 110, 116

English and French BA 109, 141

English and German BA 109, 141

English and Hispanic Studies BA 109, 141

English and History BA 109, 133

English and Russian BA 109, 141

English Language and Linguistics BA 153

English Literature and Linguistics BA 110, 153

Environmental ScienceSee also Geography 121

Film StudiesComparative Literature and Film Studies BA 61, 115

English and Film Studies BA 110, 116

Film Studies BA 115

Film Studies and Drama BA 77, 116

Film Studies and French BA 115, 140

Film Studies and German BA 115, 140

Film Studies and Hispanic Studies BA 115, 140

Film Studies and Russian BA 115, 140

History and Film Studies BA 116, 131

Finance

Accounting and Management BSc 49


Economics and Finance BSc(Econ) 83

Economics, Finance and Management BSc(Econ) 83

Economics, Statistics and Mathematics BSc(Econ) 83


Mathematics with Finance and Accounting BSc 166


Subject areas

Foundation ProgrammesInternational Foundation Programme in Humanities and Social Sciences 36

Science and Engineering Foundation Programme 36

FrenchSee also Languages 137

Geography

Environmental Science BSc, MSci 121

Environmental Science with Business Management BSc 122

Geography BA, BSc, BSc(Econ) 121, 122

Geography with Business Management BSc 122

Human Geography BA 121

GermanSee also Languages 137

Global Health

Global Health BSc 127

Hispanic StudiesSee also Languages 137

History

English and History BA 109, 133

French and History BA 132, 141

History BA 131

History and Comparative Literature BA 62, 132

History and Film Studies BA 116, 131

History and German BA 132, 141

History and Politics BA 132, 182

Medieval History BA 131

Modern and Contemporary History BA 131

Information TechnologySee also Computer Science 98

International RelationsSee also Politics 181

Languages

French BA 137

French Studies BA 137

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German BA 137

Hispanic Studies BA 137

Hispanic Studies and Catalan Language BA 138

Russian BA 138

Comparative Literature and LanguageFrench/German/Hispanic Studies/Russian and Comparative Literature BA 62, 139

Drama and LanguageFrench/German/Hispanic Studies/Russian and Drama BA 79, 142

English and LanguageEnglish and French/German/Hispanic Studies/Russian BA 109, 141

Film Studies and LanguageFilm Studies and French/German/Hispanic Studies/Russian BA 115, 140

History and LanguageFrench and History/History and German BA 132, 141

Joint LanguagesFrench and German/Hispanic Studies/Russian BA 138

German and Hispanic Studies/Russian BA 138

Hispanic Studies and Portuguese/Russian BA 138

Language with Business ManagementFrench/German/Hispanic Studies/Russian with Business Management BA 139

Linguistics and LanguageFrench/German/Hispanic Studies/Russian and Linguistics BA 140, 153

Politics and LanguageFrench/German/Hispanic Studies/Russian and Politics BA 142, 182

LawEnglish and European Law LLB 147

Law LLB 147Law and Politics BA 147, 182

Law Senior Status LLB 147

Law with a year in Hong Kong LLB 147

LinguisticsComparative Literature and Linguistics BA 61, 155

English Language and Linguistics BA 153

English Literature and Linguistics BA 110, 153

French and Linguistics BA 140, 153


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German and Linguistics BA 140, 153Hispanic Studies and Linguistics BA 140, 153Russian and Linguistics BA 140, 153

MaterialsDental Materials BEng, MEng 159

Dental Materials with Industrial Experience BEng, MEng 159

Materials and Design BEng 71

Materials and Design with Industrial Experience BEng 71

Materials Science and Engineering BEng, BSc, MEng 159

Materials Science and Engineering with Industrial Experience BEng, MEng 159

Medical Materials BEng, BSc, MEng 161

Medical Materials with Industrial Experience BEng, MEng 161

MathematicsComputer Science and Mathematics BSc 96

Economics, Statistics and Mathematics BSc (Economics) 83

Mathematics BSc, MSci 165, 166

Mathematics with Business Management BSc 165


Mathematics with Finance and Accounting BSc 166

Mathematics and Statistics BSc 165

Mathematics, Statistics and Financial Economics BSc 166

Mathematics with Statistics MSci 167

Pure Mathematics BSc 165

Mechanical EngineeringSee also Engineering 103

Medicine and related degreesBiomedical Sciences BSc 43

Global Health BSc 127

Medicine (five-year programme) MB BS 171

Medicine Graduate Entry Programme (four-year programme) MB BS 171

Medical Engineering BEng, MEng 104

Medical Engineering with Industrial Experience BEng, MEng 104

Medical Genetics BSc 44

Medical Materials BEng, MEng 161Medical Materials with Industrial Experience BEng, MEng 161

Medical EngineeringSee also Engineering 104

Multimedia and Arts TechnologySee also Computer Science 97

PhysicsAstrophysics BSc, MSci 175

Physics BSc, MSci 175

Physics with Particle Physics BSc, MSci 175

Theoretical Physics BSc, MSci 175

Politics and International RelationsEconomics and Politics BSc(Econ) 85, 181

French and Politics BA 142, 182

German and Politics BA 142, 182

Hispanic Studies and Politics BA 142, 182

History and Politics BA 132, 182

International Relations BA 181

Law and Politics BA 147, 182

Politics BA 181

Politics with Business Management BA 181

Russian and Politics BA 142, 182

PortugueseSee also Languages 138

PsychologyPsychology BSc 187

RussianSee also Languages 138

Spanish (Hispanic Studies)See also Languages 138

StatisticsSee also Mathematics 165

Sustainable Energy EngineeringSee also Engineering 104

TelecommunicationsSee also Engineering 96

ZoologyZoology BSc 44


36 Foundation Programmes

Foundation programmes

Queen Mary runs established and successfulfoundation programmes that provide analternative route onto undergraduate degrees at Queen Mary or other universities. We offer a Humanities and Social Sciences programmefor international and EU students, and aScience and Engineering pathway for UK and international students.

The programmes are taught on the Mile End campus by Queen Mary staff, many of whom are also involved inteaching other undergraduate and postgraduate coursesat the university. As a foundation student you will haveaccess to all of the universitys facilities and will be a full-time student at Queen Mary, part of the University of London.

You will benefit from:

a wide range of modern accommodation located on campus

studying at a campus-based university within easy reach of all of Londons attractions

a teaching programme that is based on the maincampus, giving you full access to all student facilities(academic, welfare, IT, library, social and sport)

experienced and enthusiastic teaching staff

the opportunity to proceed onto undergraduatedegrees in a wide range of subjects.

International Foundation Programme in Humanities and Social SciencesWe offer a one-year pre-undergraduate foundationprogramme that prepares students for degrees in anumber of disciplines in the humanities and socialsciences including business management, law,economics, film, geography, history, internationalrelations, politics, comparative literature, languages and linguistics.

The programme includes academic and study skillsmodules taught by Queen Mary academic staff thatprovide high-quality preparation for the demands ofuniversity-level study. On successful completion of the programme at the required level you are guaranteedprogression onto undergraduate degrees at Queen Maryor you may choose to apply for undergraduate degreesat other UK universities.

Science and Engineering Foundation ProgrammeThe Science and Engineering Foundation Programme(SEFP) at Queen Mary is one of the longest running andmost highly regarded foundation programmes in the UK.Available to both home and international students, this one-year programme is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to undertakeundergraduate degrees in the fields of science andengineering.

On successful completion of the programme, you will be able to proceed on to a degree (usually a BSc/BEng)offered by the following departments at Queen Mary:Biological and Chemical Sciences, ElectronicEngineering and Computer Science, Engineering and Materials Science, Mathematics and Physics.

International students may also apply directly for the four-year combined foundation programme plusundergraduate degree.

Highlights A wide range of subjects across humanities, social sciences, science and engineering.

A high progression rate onto our students chosen degrees at Queen Mary or other high-ranking universities.

A strong level of academic and personal support to prepare you for university life.


It was the first time that I was away fromhome for such a long time but I did notfeel lonely because I had good supportfrom the university staff. Queen Marysupports anyone who may have anydifficulties in any field, academic or non-academicDeliya Kim, ISEFP 2010-2011

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38 Foundation Programmes

Entry requirementsHumanities and Social SciencesAs a minimum, applicants require a good high schoolleaving certificate and a reference letter from a teacher.However, conditional offers for admission may vary.

A minimum English proficiency level of IELTS 5.5(minimum 5.0 in all elements) is required for theprogramme, and two modules require a higherproficiency level (International Relations and Politicsrequires a minimum of 6.0, and Literature, Art and Film requires 6.5).

Science and Engineering UK/EU applicants must typically have a minimum of 240 UCAS tariff points, including passes in appropriatesubjects at A2-level to be considered for entry. However,conditional offers for admission onto the SEFP do varyaccording to the degree that candidates wish to studyafter their foundation year, and can be significantlyhigher than this minimum requirement. For more details,please see the relevant academic school website.

International students should have completed highschool studies in their home country (A-levels or IB).Qualifications must include the study of science andmaths to an advanced level. A minimum Englishproficiency level of IELTS 5.0 overall with 5.0 in writing (or equivalent) is required.

International students may apply for the foundationprogramme or for the four-year combined offer(admission requirements for the four-year offer will be higher).

Toshihiko NikiCurrently: I work as a project manager in the R&D departmentat Mitsubishi FUSO in Japan. I am leading a team working onimplementing new concepts in commercial vehicles. I went onto study for a BEng in Aerospace Engineering after I completedthe SEFP.

Why did you choose Queen Mary?I chose Queen Mary because Id heard about its excellent study environment. I really enjoyed my time on the campus. In my hall of residence we had international students from all over the world Brunei, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, SouthKorea and Turkey.

What did you gain from your time at Queen Mary?Queen Mary gave me the determination to achieve my goals.The teaching was excellent the lecturers were always willingto assist us with any problems.


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What I loved about the InternationalFoundation Programme (IFP) was that it is designed specifically for the needs ofinternational students. Youre doing it inthe university, so you are getting a realtaste of what university life is like. Some of my modules were taught by lecturerswho are now teaching me on myundergraduate degree at Queen Mary so you get to interact with those who willteach you in the first, second or third year.

During the year I improved both mywriting and presenting in English, and this is very useful now that I am doing an undergraduate degree. I feel I have an edge over home students, especiallywhen it comes to presenting. The IFP reallygives you a feel for student life and getsyou ready for the challenges of being anundergraduateIbrahim Mohamed Mohamed Al-Tayeb, BSc(Econ) Economics and Finance

Our programmes

Humanities and Social Scienceslanguage-centre.sllf.qmul.ac.uk/ifp

Science and Engineering International applicants, visit isefp.qmul.ac.uk UK/EU applicants, visit sefp.qmul.ac.uk

Fees and fundingqmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/feesandfunding

AdmissionsHumanities and Social SciencesInternational and EU applicants should apply directly to the university online or by post.

Science and Engineering Home/EU applicantsApplications from Home/EU students for entry to the SEFP must be made through ucas.comThe programme code that you select depends on thesubject area of the degree programme that you wish tofollow after the foundation year. Please see our websitefor further details.

International applicantsApplications may be made directly to the university:online, via email or via a Queen Mary-appointededucation agent.

General enquiriesHumanities and Social SciencesTel: +44 (0)20 7882 2826email: [email protected]

Science and EngineeringHome/EU studentsSEFP Administrative Team Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7960 email: [email protected]

International studentsISEFP Admissions Team Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 2761/2766 email: [email protected]

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Biological Sciences

Our programmes at Queen Mary span thewhole of the biological sciences, from the study of whole organisms (including humans)to molecular biology. Students interested inmedically-related subjects will be attracted byour highly-rated Biomedical Sciences degree(co-taught by Queen Marys School of Medicineand Dentistry, Barts and The London, and withguaranteed entry to Medicine at Barts and TheLondon for its top graduates), while thoseinterested in ecology or conservation mightprefer Zoology, with its strong emphasis on field courses in the UK and abroad. If yourinterests lie at the molecular end of biology,then Genetics or Biochemistry might suit you;alternatively, our Biology programme offers abroad grounding in the biological sciences,with the opportunity to specialise as yourinterests develop.

Why study biological sciences at Queen Mary?The School of Biological and Chemical Sciences atQueen Mary has world-class expertise across thespectrum of biological sciences. Consequently, whether youre studying ecology, genetics or biomedicalsciences, youll be taught by staff who are world-leadingresearchers in their fields. External examiners havepraised the quality of our teaching: our BiomedicalSciences programme was described as renowned for its high standards of academic rigour and highstandards of teaching, while other programmes werepraised for students in-depth understanding of thediscipline.

The only campus-based university in Central London,Queen Marys location means that you can takeadvantage of our close relationship with institutions suchas the Natural History Museum, London Zoo and theRoyal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Consistently in the top tenper cent for UK graduate starting salaries, a degree fromQueen Mary gives you the perfect foundation on which tobuild your future career, whether that is in further study(medicine, dentistry, Phd or MSc) or employment.

Teaching Our programmes involve a mixture of classroom activitiesand laboratory work. Most material is delivered vialectures, backed up with small-group tutorials andworkshops, where you have the opportunity to gothrough problems and practise past exam papers.

A typical weekly workload would be:

eight one-hour lectures

nine to 12 hours of practical laboratories and workshops

18-20 hours of private study/coursework.

Assessment For all programmes you must take 120 credits (normallyeight modules) in each academic year. Each module isassessed through theory examinations (typically 75-80per cent of the final mark) and coursework. Examinationsnormally last two and a half hours in your first andsecond years and three hours in your final year. Final-year students undertake a research or investigativeproject worth 15 or 30 credits.

Highlights Close links with Queen Marys own school ofmedicine and dentistry, Barts and The London.

Research and teaching links with internationalinstitutions such as the Natural History Museum,Institute of Zoology and Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.

Inspirational teaching from staff with researchexpertise across the whole range of the biologicalsciences.


Anastasia at work in our state-of-the-art facilities

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I enjoy the fact that I can talk to mylecturers about any questions that mayarise. It makes me respect them more as they respect me as a studentAnastasia Doronina, BSc Biology


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How can I use my degree?Graduates from Queen Marys School of Biological andChemical Sciences (SBCS) go on to work in a widevariety of careers. Some apply their degree knowledgedirectly, working in the sciences, while others transferskills gained during study into sectors such as themedia, technology or finance. Other graduates move into research, where they study for a higher degree such as an MSc or PhD.

The transferable skills you gain at Queen Mary arevalued by a wide range of employers and include:

numeracy

data handling and interpretation

communication skills

analytical skills

manual and practical lab skills.

What our graduates do nextThe national 2012 destination survey confirmed that 88per cent of graduates from biology-related courses fromSBCS were in employment and/or study six months aftergraduation, with 69 per cent already working or studyingat graduate level. Queen Mary undergraduates have an average earning power of 23,000 six months after graduation.

The broad range of skills gained through these courses,coupled with multiple opportunities for extra-curricularactivities and work experience, have enabled ourstudents to move into a variety of roles, such as:

Journalist/Editorial Assistant, Biochemical Society

Hospital Intern, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

European Credit Controller, Paladin Commercial

Trainee Consultant, C-Net

Biochemist, National Blood Service

Lab Assistant, Proctor & Gamble

Carer, Snaptrails Care

Online Systems Tester, Fair Trade

Interim Management Consultant, Practicus

Cheetah Conservation Fund, Namibia

How we support youThroughout the course, you will have access to anannual QM Careers and Enterprise Centre programme to prepare you for internships and graduate-level work.This includes over 90 employer-led workshops on jobapplications and interviews, as well as employer eventsto facilitate networks. Recent careers events in SBCSinclude the Industrial Liaison Forum and workshops ongaining work experience and examining career options.

Opportunities for work experience are substantial, givenQueen Marys London location. You are encouraged tobuild your work experience throughout your period ofstudy, through, for example, our QProjects workexperience scheme, our QRecruit internships andtemporary work hub, the part-time work ExperienceWorks event and QMSU Provide volunteering services.Over 1,400 vacancies are available to browse on the QM JobOnline vacancy site.

Queen Marys campus also provides over 1,200 on-campus job and volunteer opportunities ranging fromScience Ambassador to E-learning Assistant and fromSociety President to Student Mentor.

Read more about our careers programmes and therange of work experience available on the QM Careersand Enterprise Centre pages: careers.qmul.ac.uk

And afterwards

Naila AslamStudied: Biomedical Sciences BSc; Graduate Entry Medicine

Currently: Doctor specialising in paediatrics

What did you enjoy most about your time here?Everything! I think the best part was what you learned outside thelecture theatres. QML gives you the opportunity to meet peoplefrom all walks of life and learn about them as well as yourself. Its more than just a university, its an amazing experience.

What did Queen Mary do to prepare you for work?Lets put it this way I wouldnt be a doctor if it wasnt for QML.The biomed course really helped me to prepare for the graduateentry medicine course. Thats what I did and I have never lookedback.

Could you provide a brief description of your current role?At the moment I am working in neonatology. I get to go todeliveries and save newborn babies! It just doesnt get any better.


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Biochemistry C700 BSc (three years)C701 MSci (four years)

A-level: ABB including chemistryIB: 34 points overall with HL grade 5 in chemistry

Our Biochemistry programme takes advantage of the presence in one department of world-leadingresearchers in both biology and chemistry. On thisprogramme, you will study the ways in which bothdisciplines interact in living organisms, and learn howthis underpins our understanding of biological andmedical science. Initially, you will study organic andphysical chemistry, as well as genetics and cell biology.From the second year, you will concentrate on thestructure and function of proteins and enzymes. You willstudy macromolecular protein assemblies, cell signallingand the interactions between proteins and prostheticgroups and co-factors, as well as the biochemistry ofdisease, cell biology and differentiation. You will alsostudy the molecular biology of DNA, its replication,repair, mutation and organisation.

For module information and further details, please visit:qmul.ac.uk/C700 or qmul.ac.uk/C701

Biochemistry with a Year in Industry/Research 3W45 BSc (four years)

A-level: ABB including chemistryIB: 34 points overall with HL grade 5 in chemistry

Our Biochemistry with a Year in Industry/Researchprogramme takes advantage of the presence in onedepartment of world-leading researchers in both biologyand chemistry. For the first two years, you will follow thesame curriculum as our BSc Biochemistry programme but you will spend your third year doing paid work in thepharmaceutical industry (subject to performance andinterview) or carrying out an extended research project.This will give you invaluable work experience, allowing you to practise your chemistry skills in a real industriallaboratory setting and helping you to decide what kind ofcareer you want on graduating. For your fourth (final) yearyou will return to Queen Mary to complete your studies.

For module information and further details, please visit:qmul.ac.uk/3W45

Biological SciencesDegree programmes

Biology C100 BSc (three years)

A-level: ABB including biologyIB: 34 points overall with HL grade 5 in biology

From human disease to ecology and evolution, this is the programme to choose if you want a broad-baseddegree covering the whole of the biological sciences. In your first year, you will cover subjects includinggenetics, evolution, physiology and biochemistry. In thesecond and final years, you can either retain this broadapproach or specialise. Those interested in ecology,conservation or animal biology might take advantage ofour wide range of field courses for example, studyingecology in pristine rainforest in Borneo while othersmight prefer to opt for modules in neuroscience,developmental biology or the molecular basis of disease.

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Documents

Queen Mary University of London Undergraduate Prospectus 2015