QMU, Edinburgh, Postgraduate Prospectus 2011

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If you join QMU, you’ll become part of a friendly,
QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY, EDINBURGH

supportive community focused on providing you
with the skills you need for your future career.
We have a wide range of postgraduate level courses,
many of which can be studied by distance learning.
www.qmu.ac.uk
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for advice on how to apply or with any
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HELLO: PRINCIPAL’S INTRODUCTION
I would like to wish you a needn’t get lost in the crowd.

very warm welcome to this Our approachable staff plan the OUR MISSION FOCUSES
prospectus. Having joined
Queen Margaret University as
most appropriate support for
each student, ultimately helping ON ENHANCING THE
Principal in 2009, I am delighted
to be part of this vibrant, modern
you reach your potential.
WELL-BEING OF
and exciting university that
provides such a supportive
Our approach to learning and
teaching is student centred and
INDIVIDUALS AND
learning environment to its
students. In my time here I have
we will do our utmost to equip
you with the expertise you need
THE COMMUNITIES
been impressed by the genuine to build a successful and fulfilling WE SERVE, THROUGH
sense of community spirit. I do
hope that if you choose to visit
career. Many of our students
become accomplished leaders SOCIALLY AND
us at one of our open days or
come to study with us, that you
in their chosen field. As a
vocationally focused university, ECONOMICALLY
receive as warm a welcome as
I have done.
our courses are designed to
ensure that our graduates are
RELEVANT EDUCATION
Queen Margaret University is
highly employable with skills
which are sought after by the
AND RESEARCH. THIS
a very special place. Our high
quality learning and teaching is
public, private and commercial
sectors.
MISSION IS ENHANCED
supported and complemented BY OUR STRONG
by our research activity. A high
proportion of our academics
Our purpose-built campus,
which opened in 2007, will COMMITMENT TO
participate in research and our
specialist research centres have
provide you with all the facilities
you need to succeed. The
ECONOMIC, SOCIAL
gained worldwide recognition.
We have the highest proportion
student focused design
encourages collaborative
AND ECOLOGICAL
of research active staff of all the
‘modern’ Scottish universities
working and offers a flexible,
modern, sociable and attractive
SUSTAINABILITY.
and we perform at the highest environment in which live, learn
level in developing pioneering and relax. Professor Petra Wend
expertise that cuts across our
Principal of Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
specialist fields – the health Relevant, dynamic, innovative,
professions, business, the distinctive and focused are all
arts and social sciences. This accurate descriptions of Queen
research activity ultimately Margaret University. We are small
ensures that students’ learning enough to get to know you but
is fresh and relevant. big enough to help take you
where you want to go. Come
We make a point of getting and see what we have to offer.
to know all our students and You won’t be disappointed.
our small size means that you
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QMU
AT A
GLANCE
WE’RE 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 EDINBURGH’S
BUZZING CITY CENTRE
2
5000* STUDENTS (*approx)
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 BAROMETER
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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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QMU’S INSPIRING CAMPUS
SUPERB CAMPUS A PURPOSE-BUILT GETTING TO THE NEW

FACILITIES STUDENT UNION AND CAMPUS
The campus which opened SPORTS FACILITIES Situated right beside
in autumn 2007, is a vibrant The student union includes Musselburgh Station, the
academic village with high-tech plenty of social spaces, a café, campus is very easy to reach
buildings and attractive an events area and a games by train. The rail service from
landscaped spaces, featuring room. During your free time as Edinburgh Waverley takes
an innovative learning resource a student at QMU, you will be around six minutes. The
centre at the heart of the able to make use of sports campus is also a short walk
development, which combines facilities situated adjacent to from Newcraighall Station on
IT and library services. The the union including a multi- the cross-rail line (which serves
campus design takes full purpose sports hall, fitness West Lothian and Stirlingshire).
account of the needs of 21st suite, aerobic/dance studio, There are frequent bus services
century students and of the an outdoor all-weather pitch to the area from central
specific requirements of QMU’s and a trim track running Edinburgh, currently taking
students. Examples of this are around the site. around 30 minutes. You can
the multi-purpose laboratories await your bus in comfort in
and clinics, which support the MODERN STUDENT a café situated directly beside
learning of students of the allied RESIDENCES the on-campus bus stop. Night
health professions, and the 800 on-campus rooms buses also serve the area.
studio theatre where all students provide modern, purpose-
are able to enjoy performances built accommodation Showering and locker facilities
put on by those studying the for undergraduate and are available for those who
performing arts. And, of course, postgraduate students. want to take advantage of the
there is appropriate disabled These rooms are en-suite National Cycle Network link
access to residences and with shared kitchen and lounge to the new campus.
academic buildings. There facilities. Internet connection
is plenty of green space to enjoy points are provided. For more Very few students have
and you will find the campus information on accommodation, the opportunity to study in
conveniently situated for leisure see page 13. streamlined, modern facilities
and shopping facilities. The like those which are available
centre of Musselburgh, an at QMU’s campus – you can
attractive seaside town on be one of them.
the eastern edge of Edinburgh,
is a short walk away, as is the For a more information on our
extensive Fort Kinnaird shopping campus, visit our website at
and leisure complex. www.qmu.ac.uk/the_university/
new_campus.htm
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EXCITE: EDINBURGH,
THE PERFECT PLACE TO STUDY
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Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, records, books and electrical spring and thousands of people A HOP SKIP AND JUMP
is amongst one of the most equipment. For more unique come to Edinburgh from all Transport links to Edinburgh are
beautiful and exciting cities in the shops look to the city’s old town: over the world to be part of excellent – you can easily head
world. Situated on the central a hive for students, specialising the world’s largest party – north to spend a weekend skiing
belt of Scotland, south in vintage clothing stores, Hogmanay – which helps to or hillwalking. You are only 45
of the Firth of Forth Estuary, the boutiques selling creations from celebrate the beginning of minutes from Glasgow or 5
city is easily accessible from all local designers, independent the New Year. hours from London by train.
areas of the UK and beyond. record shops, poster shops, Air links are extensive – it takes
skate shops, bookshops and If you are sporty, the city plays just over an hour to get to Paris,
Edinburgh is never quiet. Each piercing shops. host to Scottish Premier League Dublin or Amsterdam. In the city
year thousands of tourists football, Six Nations rugby, ice centre, the bus services are
descend on the city to attend Further out of the city centre and hockey, golf, cycling and athletics excellent, providing frequent links
the famous International Festival close to QMU’s new campus events. There are also numerous both in and around the city.
or to take part in the famous is Fort Kinnaird, an outdoor leisure centres, private health
Hogmanay street party – one shopping complex offering clubs, swimming pools, a sports WANT MORE INFORMATION
of the original and largest New many high street chains. stadium, Europe’s largest dry ski ON EDINBURGH?
Year parties in the world. Visitors slope, golf courses, tennis VISIT WWW.EDINBURGH-
STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN INSPIRINGCAPITAL.COM
also come to the city to learn courts, horse riding and much,
OR
more about its history or trace If the arts is your thing, Edinburgh much more. A treat is also in
WWW.QMU.AC.UK/PROSPECTIVE_ST
their Scottish ancestry. It is jam has many multiplex cinemas, art- store for dance enthusiasts UDENTS/EXPERIENCE/DEFAULT.HTM
packed with historical sights – house cinemas, theatres and with a state-of-the-art facility
the most popular being concert venues. at Dance Base offering an
Edinburgh Castle. impressive variety of classes.
In the summer, The Edinburgh
EAT, DRINK AND DANCE International Festival brings If you are seeking culture or
Edinburgh has an abundance music, dance, opera and theatre history, visit some of the major
of restaurants, pubs, bars to the city, while the Festival attractions including Edinburgh
and clubs catering for every Fringe offers every conceivable Castle, Holyrood Palace, the
taste possible. art form, including street theatre, Royal Mile, the Whisky Heritage
comedy and performances in all Centre, Royal Observatory and
SHOP ’TIL YOU DROP manner of venues. There is also the new Scottish Parliament.
Edinburgh’s famous Princes the Film Festival, Jazz Festival, Edinburgh is also home to
Street, in the heart of the city Military Tattoo, Book Festival, various art galleries and
centre, offers all major high street and many more. The Science museums, all of which are
chains selling clothes and shoes, and Folk Festivals take place in well worth a visit.
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SETTLE: THE CAMPUS NEIGHBOURHOOD
LOCATION TRANSPORT AND

Our campus is situated to DIRECTIONS THEATRE, SPORTS
the east of Edinburgh, by
Musselburgh – just five miles
We aimed to create an
environmentally sustainable CENTRE, SWIMMING
east of Edinburgh’s city centre. campus. To minimise car use,
much has been done to make
POOL, SHOPS,
Musselburgh is a pretty coastal it easy for staff and students to SUPERMARKETS,
town. The centre of Musselburgh use public transport links, from
is 15 minutes walk from the negotiations with transport BEACH, RACECOURSE,
campus and has a great deal
to offer students: a theatre, a
providers to maximise frequency
of services to showering and HARBOUR,
sports centre with swimming
pool, numerous supermarkets
locker facilities for cyclists taking
advantage of the National Cycle
RESTAURANTS, PUBS,
and small shops, a racecourse, Network link into the campus. LIBRARY, RIVERSIDE
two golf courses, a harbour,
a beach, restaurants, pubs,
See pages 116 & 117 for more
detail on transport links. WALKWAYS, GOLF
a public library, riverside walks,
a pitch and putt course, a WANT MORE INFORMATION?
COURSES, BOWLING
bowling green, a public park CONTACT THE MARKETING
OFFICE ON:
GREEN, MUSEUM AND
and a museum. The new
campus is also only a short
T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
E: MARKETING@QMU.AC.UK
PARKLANDS
walk from Fort Kinnaird, a large
outdoor shopping complex.
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WE HAVE CREATED
AN ENVIRONMENTALLY
SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS
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JOIN, SLEEP, COOK,

CHILL, ENGAGE,
WASH, CONNECT,
SHARE, GROW,
ENTERTAIN, EVOLVE,
STUDY, ENJOY…
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ACCOMMODATION
RELAX: QMU ACCOMMODATION
Living in the halls of residence is are a stone’s throw from your

a great way to make new friends accommodation, ensuring that Living on campus
and helps you settle in quickly
to student life.
you can easily find ways to relax
and have fun whilst you have is very convenient.
not got your ‘head in the books’.
The campus houses 800 study If you chose to live off-campus,
bedrooms, in self-contained the Accommodation Office can
flats for three to six students. provide helpful links on where Nana Owusu Amanhyia
Each flat has a kitchen and to source private rental
comfortable living area. accommodation in the
“You don’t have to worry about missing buses or waking up early to
Each room is equipped with surrounding area.
get to classes on time. Plus, it gives you the opportunity to meet a
an en-suite shower and toilet, lot more people as there are so many students in one cluster. There
wired internet access and QMU is committed to providing is also the added advantage of accessing the university’s facilities
well designed storage units. a safe and a comfortable with a lot more ease and frequency, eg the library and sports
environment that is easily facilities to mention a few.”
As part of the plans to encourage accessible for students with
environmental sustainability, disabilities. If you have a disability
parking is not available for of any kind and are thinking of
students staying in on-campus applying to live in the halls, it is
accommodation. essential that the Accommodation
Office is fully aware in plenty of
It is very important that potential time of anything that may be
students apply as early as required to ensure that your
possible for a room in our halls room is accessible or equipped
as demand is traditionally very as necessary for your stay.
high. Full details of the student
accommodation are available WANT MORE INFORMATION?
from the Accommodation Office. PLEASE CONTACT THE
Prices currently start at £97.50 ACCOMMODATION OFFICE ON:
T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
per week for a single standard
E: ACCOMMODATION@QMU.AC.UK
room.
OR
WWW.QMU.AC.UK/SERVICES/
Should you choose to live in the STUDENT_ACCOMMODATION.HTM
halls of residence, you will be
at the heart of student life. The
student union and sports facilities
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STUDY: STUDYING AT QMU
Queen Margaret University PART-TIME AND

has around 5,000 students, DISTANCE LEARNING
with over 1,000 studying for COURSES
a postgraduate qualification. Many of the courses in this
We offer a wide range of prospectus are designed for
postgraduate and post- part-time or distance learning
registration courses that can study. This flexible approach to
be studied full-time, part-time learning reflects the University’s
or by distance learning. commitment to supporting the
Many are available as credit needs and demands of the
accumulation courses. Most community. Such courses are
courses start in September, designed to upgrade your
unless otherwise indicated. qualifications and skills without
disrupting your work and career.
POSTGRADUATE They generally lead to academic
COURSES awards and/or professional
Our postgraduate courses are qualifications. Please see the
available to students who have individual course information
a UK honours degree, a degree for availability.
and relevant experience, or an
equivalent qualification. Studying PROFESSIONAL
for a postgraduate qualification REGISTRATION
can provide you with the skills The University provides a range
to change career, to move into of courses designed to fulfil the
a different field, or help you bring requirements of a number of
together various disciplines. professional and statutory
In the case of part-time study, bodies.
postgraduate courses can
help develop areas of study RESEARCH DEGREES
relevant to the work in which Our increasing level of research
you are currently engaged. activity, matched by increasing
A Masters level course success in gaining external
normally takes one year research funds, allows the
to complete full-time, or University to provide a wide
up to three years part-time. range of areas in which students
A Postgraduate Diploma can register for research
(PgDip) course generally takes programmes leading to
between six and nine months the awards of MPhil and PhD.
full-time, or one to two years
part-time.
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SPECIAL: WHY STUDY FOR A

POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATION?
Studying for a postgraduate courses that can suit different where specialists come together ENHANCING QUALITY
qualification allows you to lifestyles. Please see the from a variety of backgrounds OF LIFE AND SERVING
become more specialised. individual course information to pool their knowledge, share COMMUNITIES
Gaining a recognised for availability. ideas and develop creative Behind all of QMU’s postgraduate
qualification in an area may give solutions. courses is a strong philosophy
you the skills, knowledge and KEEPING TEACHING UP- of enhancing quality of life and
confidence needed to climb TO-DATE AND RELEVANT RESEARCH STRENGTHS serving communities. Today,
your chosen career ladder. In order to meet the changing As well as high quality teaching, graduates of QMU have used
You can also use a needs of society, lecturing staff we have a strong reputation for their skills and knowledge to
postgraduate course as a are actively engaged in ongoing our research excellence. Our make improvements to the lives
means of changing direction research and collaborative research activity is internationally of many different people –
and getting into a new line work with external agencies, recognised and informs and whether that be through the
of work. In specific types businesses and academics adds value to our teaching at all development of better business
of occupations, you may from other institutions. This helps levels. As with all UK universities, practice for improved customer
be expected to fulfil the to ensure that their teaching is we are scrutinised on our service, breakthroughs in
requirements of professional or up-to date and relevant which research performance through healthcare, the development
statutory bodies and need to means that you benefit from the the UK-wide Research of creative arts and culture for
gain recognised qualifications. latest thinking and developments Assessment Exercise (RAE). people’s enjoyment, helping
Part-time research degrees in the field. As well as the Our results show that 53% communities to fight for
(eg a PhD) as well as taught involvement of teaching staff in of our academic staff were environmental justice or working
postgraduate courses offer research, we also have a strong submitted to the RAE, which with people in third world
you flexible ways of continuing community of full-time indicates that QMU has the countries to rebuild their
professional development. researchers, whose work is often highest proportion of research communities after years of
However, you may just like cutting-edge. Again, this helps to active staff in the modern destruction. Whatever you
to challenge yourself through ensure that the information being university sector in Scotland. choose to do with your
learning and enjoy working communicated through teaching Overall the results are very postgraduate qualification, there
towards a goal. Whatever your is extremely progressive. positive for QMU with the is little doubt that the skills and
reasons, QMU is committed to overwhelming majority of our knowledge you develop while
providing you with a flexible and A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY research in two areas (Linguistics at QMU will help you to achieve
friendly learning environment APPROACH TO and Communication, Cultural & success in your own right while
which can help you on your RESEARCH HELPS US Media Studies) being recognised at the same time have a positive
road to success. SHARE KNOWLEDGE as internationally significant. impact on society.
AND FIND SOLUTIONS In both these areas we have also
FLEXIBLE LEARNING Multi-disciplinary research is an been able to demonstrate that
OPPORTUNITIES increasingly important element our research is world leading.
TO FIT IN WITH YOUR which underpins the work of the In Allied Health, where our
LIFESTYLE institution. This approach is research focuses primarily on
Whether you are in your early designed to bring together policy and practice issues often
twenties or are returning to people from different specialisms in a Scottish context, we have
education after a long gap, and a range of departments to demonstrated that we have
staff at QMU will endeavour to work together on specific national recognition in the
provide an environment which projects. Most of our research majority of our work. In Drama,
will support your learning while now involves collaborations with Dance & Performing Arts and
also providing enough flexibility academics from other in Business & Management
to study around career, social universities (throughout the UK Studies we have also
and family commitments. and abroad), government bodies demonstrated that the majority
QMU therefore offers full-time, and agencies. This is a reflection of our research is at least at
part-time and distance learning of modern methods of working national standard.
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CHOICE: POSTGRADUATE STUDY EXPLAINED
TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE > help you acquire valuable new > core specialist subject of delivery formats and are
DEGREES knowledge and skills modules designed around the work,
All postgraduate degrees on > update and develop your > research modules life and lifestyle of the student.
offer at QMU are research-based knowledge in an area that > optional modules The delivery and design
and develop the skills of analysis, builds on your undergraduate > a dissertation or project elements include:
problem-solving and critical studies or equivalent prior equivalent to 4 modules,
thinking with a strong theoretical experiential learning representing 600 > part-time (days and evenings)
basis. Specialist and broad-based hours of student work > block weeks
courses are also available, the AWARDS OFFERED: > weekends
key points of these being: • Master of Business The dissertation or project > full-time attendance
Administration (MBA) can be based around your > learning packs and
> modular in structure • Master of Arts (MA) professional work if you are modified lectures
> flexible delivery formats • Master of Science (MSc) in employment. > registration as an associate
> designed for your ongoing • Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) student in the first instance
career and personal • Postgraduate Certificate POSTGRADUATE > distance learning
development (PgCert) DIPLOMA (PgDip)
> dissertation may be work-based • Professional Doctorate For a Postgraduate Diploma you NB Availability of different
> research and theoretical base will normally complete modules delivery methods will vary.
> Credit Accumulation STRUCTURE equivalent to 120 credits at SCQF
and Transfer within the Courses are modular in level 11. This will comprise: DURATION
SCOTCAT framework structure. The majority of A part-time course can be
> possibility of choice of optional individual modules are: > core specialist subject spread over a two or three-year
modules from across the taught modules period, but it must be completed
postgraduate framework > rated at 15 Masters (M) level > a research module in up to seven years, including
academic credit points (or > optional modules the dissertation. A full-time
Many of the courses provide multiples thereof) Masters degree takes one
opportunities for an exploration of > equivalent to 150 hours of POSTGRADUATE calendar year of study to
multi-agency and interdisciplinary full-time study and CERTIFICATE (PgCert) complete. Alternatively, you may
issues, drawing on leading > rated at level 11 on the For a Postgraduate Certificate wish to register as an associate
Scottish Credit and you will normally complete student and study individual
research and the experience of
modules equivalent to 60 credits
current practitioners. The various Qualifications Framework modules without registering
at SCQF level 11.
courses on offer have been (SCQF) for an award. Satisfactory
designed to: TEACHING AND completion of a module may
MASTERS DEGREE ASSESSMENT provide credit towards a
> develop areas of study relevant (MBA, MA, MSc) Teaching and assessment postgraduate award for
to a profession whether in For a Masters degree, you will methods vary across the named which you subsequently register.
business, healthcare, social normally complete modules awards, but may include essays, This option is particularly useful
sciences, media or the equivalent to 180 credits at SCQF case study reports, simulations, for those returning to study after
creative industries level 11. This will comprise: projects, presentations and many years in work. PgDip
examinations. Courses are and MSc courses that lead
delivered flexibly using a variety to eligibility to register with a
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professional body normally take There are a variety of entry CAREERS

between a year and a half and routes to Professional Postgraduate degree courses at
two years to complete on a Doctorates, with students QMU are designed to suit you.
full-time basis. entering with an undergraduate They offer you:
degree taking longer to gain their
PROFESSIONAL doctorate than students entering > a choice of opportunities to
DOCTORATES with a PgDip or Masters degree. enhance your existing career
Professional Doctorates are Students entering with an and professional qualification/s
higher degrees that aim to undergraduate degree would or
offer an academic experience normally complete masters > if you already have a degree
to students where they can level studies (120 credits) as or equivalent, a postgraduate
demonstrate high-level part of their doctorate as well degree enables you to gain
knowledge and professional as the doctorate modules. new knowledge and/or
skills. Taught modules currently The Professional Doctorate can broaden your knowledge
available through different be achieved within three years and skills. A Postgraduate
named outcomes include: on a full-time basis. For further degree may also offer the
advancing professional practice, information on the Professional opportunity to develop
communications, research, Doctorates, please contact a new career.
consultancy, facilitation of the course leader, as detailed
learning in organisations, on the relevant course entry. SCQF = Scottish Credit
managing and facilitating Qualifications Network
change and the psychology
of leadership coaching and WANT MORE INFORMATION?
decision-making. There is also CONTACT ADMISSIONS ON:
a thesis that completes the T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
doctoral studies at SCQF E: ADMISSIONS@QMU.AC.UK
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.
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FLEXIBLE: FLEXIBLE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
At QMU we offer an excellent As a distance learner at QMU As you begin to involve yourself As a part-time student you will
range of flexible courses that you can expect to have: in the WebCT forums and be able to arrange your own
can fit in with your lifestyle – discussions for your module, programme of study and can
keeping you up-to-date with the > a complete package of you will soon find yourself study two or three modules
latest developments, improving learning materials that have feeling part of a real learning per semester. QMU is a friendly
your skills and ensuring that you been carefully selected and community. At QMU, we place to study with a strong
can compete in the marketplace. designed to help you through understand that distance sense of community. We
If flexibility is important to you, your study learning can be a demanding believe this will help you settle
we have developed a range > support through our virtual and lengthy process, but we’ll in and feel part of student life.
of ways for you to study. learning environment – provide all the help you need We recognise that many of our
WebCT – which enables you to make it a sociable and part-time students are returning
If you are unable to attend the to communicate with other rewarding one as well. to study after a long gap and
University, or you live at a students and tutors Distance learning courses there will be a need to learn
distance, we offer a variety of > a personal academic tutor available are: ‘how to study’ again. We are
distance learning opportunities. > full access to all QMU committed to helping you
If you can occasionally attend, technological and library > Master of Business through your studies and staff
there are part-time courses facilities, where licence Administration are always on hand to ensure
that may suit you. You can also agreements permit > MBA Hospitality Management that you get the best from your
register as an associate student > access to the QMU > MBA Entrepreneurship time here. For more information
to study single modules in areas student advice and > MSc Podiatry* about distance learning or part-
of particular interest to you. counselling services > MSc Diabetes time study, please contact the
This is a great way to build up > MSc Occupational Therapy Admissions Office.
SCOTCAT points which can Will I have to attend (Post-Registration)
provide credit towards a full lectures? > MBA International WANT MORE INFORMATION?
postgraduate qualification. There should be no need to visit Management and Leadership CONTACT ADMISSIONS ON:
the campus and, although you > Executive Masters T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
DISTANCE LEARNING may be invited to participate in E: ADMISSIONS@QMU.AC.UK
International Planned Events
OPPORTUNITIES group discussions or internet Management
As a distance learning student chat sessions with your class, RESEARCH DEGREES
> Executive Masters Public
you can: no formal lecture attendance is Research degrees are available
Services Management
required. You have the freedom in all our study areas and can
> study at your own pace and to study where and when suits lead to the award of MPhil or
*Some attendance at the University
in the place of your choice you best. Please see individual is required.
PhD and may be studied on
> choose from two start dates, course information for details. a part-time basis. For more
for increased flexibility PART-TIME STUDY information, see page 22.
> have access to professionally WebCT Studying part-time is hard
produced materials, student Many students worry that they work. It requires high levels
centred tutorial approach and a will miss the company of other of discipline, motivation and
virtual learning environment students. To address this, enthusiasm. Organising your
> apply what you will learn distance learning students can time will be very important to
on the course to your use WebCT as a web-based your success. We recommend
practical work. learning environment. WebCT that you should allocate
helps develop a genuinely twice as much study time as
supportive and co-operative time spent in lectures or tutorials.
environment between you, your For example, if you spend two
tutor and other students. 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 LEARNING
As a professional, you may wish If you have completed your such as e-learning. Details
to develop your skills in your CPD course and you then of fees can be found on
particular area after gaining decide that you would like our website at
an initial qualification. At QMU, to continue towards a degree www.qmu.ac.uk/registry/fees_
we offer a number of continuing or postgraduate qualification charges.htm, or by contacting
professional development (CPD) as an advanced practitioner then the Admissions Office on
opportunities which are designed the credit you have gained as +44 (0)131 474 0000.
to keep you up-to-date with all an associate student may count
the latest training in your field.towards a named qualification. You can find out more about
This will depend on the nature our CPD and lifelong learning
These include tailored short of the award and which CPD courses on our website at
courses in the form of accredited course you have undertaken. www.qmu.ac.uk/prospective_
modules that are offered as face- Most CPD modules are also students/cpd/cpd.htm.
to-face courses, paper-based available as ‘elective modules’ Here you can view opportunities
distance learning courses or within undergraduate and available in our main areas
e-learning. Some are also postgraduate courses. For of teaching including:
described as ‘blended’, in that further details please contact
they will have a face-to-face the appropriate course leader, > Health
session at the beginning of the indicated on the relevant > Business, Enterprise
course, followed by paper course page. and Management
or web-based materials. > Public Relations
LIFELONG LEARNING > International Health
You do not have to ‘sign up’ On a personal basis, you may > Performing Arts
for a degree course to undertake wish to study something you’ve > Social Services
CPD courses as you can do never tried before. We offer
all these short courses as a number of short courses
a matriculated associate in various areas which are
undergraduate or postgraduate open to anyone with no prior
student. As an associate student background in the subject.
you have the same access to By taking one of these courses,
all of QMU student learning and you will not receive a formal
information technology services, qualification, but you will receive
as well as support from the a certificate of attendance.
course co-ordinators and Module fees may vary according
lecturers. This means that to the length of the short course
for nurses and allied health and to the delivery mode. In
professionals you are able to other words some modules may
meet professional requirements be more expensive depending
for maintaining your competence on the type of learning materials,
as a registered practitioner.
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HIGHER: RESEARCH DEGREES
Queen Margaret University TOPICS OF RESEARCH living costs. Applications for Research degrees cannot be
awards two higher degrees by We will consider applications studentships will be invited once studied purely by distance
Research: Doctor of Philosophy which relate to our own areas per year (normally in February) learning as it is essential that you
(PhD) and Master of Philosophy of research expertise. We are and publicised via our website: spend some time meeting with
(MPhil). In addition, we offer particularly interested in the www.qmu.ac.uk. Studentships your supervisors face to face.
Professional Doctorates in following areas: can only be awarded for However, it is possible to be
certain health-related research proposals in the based away from QMU for most
professions. The Professional > Physical therapies advertised topics. of the time. Each application has
Doctorate is equivalent to a PhD > Nutrition and metabolism to be decided on an individual
but contains taught and work- in health and disease ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS basis. QMU needs to be sure
based study. The PhD and > Health services research If registering for a research that the right level of facilities and
MPhil are awarded solely on the > Media, culture and production degree, you should hold, support are in place to give you
basis of a supervised research > Speech and communications or anticipate gaining, a good a realistic chance of success.
project (although research > Social justice and social policy honours degree from a United
training is offered in the first > Social sciences in health Kingdom higher education Strong overseas applicants will
semester of study). > Sustainable business institution, or a degree from an be considered for support under
overseas institution accepted the Scottish Overseas Research
We currently have more than DURATION by the Research Degrees Student Award Scheme
100 research students, who Research students may register Committee as an equivalent. (SORSAS). This support covers
form a significant and valuable on a full-time or part-time basis. Applicants without an honours the difference between home
part of the University’s research Normal study periods are shown degree may only be considered and international fees.
community. You may consider below. if they can demonstrate
a research degree as a means equivalent professional WANT MORE INFORMATION?
of continuing professional STUDENTSHIPS AND experience in a relevant field. CONTACT REGISTRY OFFICER
development (CPD). SCHOLARSHIPS All overseas students must (QUALITY ENHANCEMENT) ON:
Many self-funding students provide evidence of their English T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
have secured scholarships from (asking for “Quality Enhancement”)
RESEARCH IDENTITY language ability. A minimum
funding bodies (including E: RESEARCHDEGREES@QMU.AC.UK
The core of QMU’s research score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent,
W: WWW.QMU.AC.UK/RESEARCH_
identity is characterised as: employers, foundations and with no element of performance KNOWLEDGE/POST_RESEARCH.HTM
trusts) themselves, and students lower than IELTS 6.0, is the
> grounded in policy and are recommended to vigorously entrance requirement. Completion
practice and targeted at being pursue such opportunities as of a Masters degree delivered in
useable and accessible the number of QMU-funded English may count as evidence
> multi-disciplinary in approach scholarships is heavily of English language ability. All
> methodologically innovative oversubscribed. applications will be considered
with an emphasis on user on an individual basis.
involvement and practice Each year QMU offers a small
as research number of PhD studentships,
> focused on touching people’s which cover all tuition and bench
everyday lives fees and offer support towards
PhD MPhil Prof Doctorate

RESEARCH AT QMU
Full-time
Part-time
3-4 years
6-8 years
2-3 years
4-6 years
3-4 years
6-8 years
IS FOCUSED ON
TOUCHING PEOPLE’S
EVERYDAY LIVES...
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SUPPORT: STUDENT SERVICES
Student Services aims to offer appropriate. If you would like

prospective and current students to further information, please ADVICE INFORMATION AND
easy and equitable access to a
range of high quality, professional
contact the Disability Adviser
as soon as possible.
GUIDANCE ON: FUNDING;
services that provide information, DISABILITY; STUDENTS
guidance and support designed
to enhance their experience
To fulfil your potential as a
student it is obviously important
WITH CHILDREN;
of life at QMU and help them
achieve their goals. The Student
to consider your health and
well-being.
MATURE STUDENTS;
Services team knows just how DEVELOPMENT; CAREERS
important it is for you to get
access to up-to-date and
Medical and Counselling
Services are easily accessed
SERVICE; STUDENT
relevant information – whether and confidential. Trained JOBSHOP; COUNSELLING
it’s about funding, bursaries, counsellors offer support
childcare, disability related with personal problems which AND HEALTH; LEARNING
issues, or other aspects of
studying at QMU. This is why
might affect your academic
work, while our nurse offers
SKILLS...
we have a comprehensive medical appointments on
approach to support and advice, weekdays during term-time
and trained staff who can meet and access to our local partner
with you to discuss issues in a NHS Medical Practice if you
confidential and accessible way. live on-campus or locally. Our JobShop Employment The Effective Learning
Support provides a one-stop Service can support both home
Staff in the Disability Service Careers and Student shop for all of your part-time, and international students
aim to effectively support Employment Service seasonal or temporary throughout your course to
disabled students so that they Employability is high on QMU’s employment needs. A dedicated develop academic writing skills.
can participate fully in their agenda and our careers resource for all QMU students, Informal and friendly workshops
studies and in mainstream advisers are here to help. You it provides a wide variety of on study skills are available, as
university life. We warmly may know which career you are employment opportunities, are one-to-one appointments for
welcome contact from disabled aiming for but need advice and whether related to your course or individual guidance and advice.
applicants and students guidance to achieve this goal. simply to earn some extra cash. You can browse through the
including those with sensory Alternatively, you may be study resources in the Effective
impairment, medical conditions, uncertain which direction to take Our Student Funding Adviser Learning Centre, and drop-in
mobility difficulty, mental health or what your options are. Careers provides advice on any funding for a quick chat.
difficulty and specific learning advisers conduct individual that may be available to you
difficulty such as dyslexia. interviews, class presentations while you are studying. WANT MORE INFORMATION?
Working closely with a network and practical workshops to help See pages 113-114 for more CONTACT ELS ON:
of key academic staff, we can you make decisions and prepare information on finances. T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
offer reasonable adjustments for recruitment and employment. E: ELS@QMU.AC.UK
and assessment arrangements; Careers resources include For more information or to
provide guidance for eligible current employer information discuss any aspect of student
students about Disabled and access to online graduate support, you can contact us
Students’ Allowance Funding vacancy service. Also provided before you apply.
and in some cases, undertake is information on a wide range
in-house Needs Assessments; of careers, work experience, WANT MORE INFORMATION?
arrange specific one-to-one voluntary work, self-employment, CONTACT STUDENT SERVICES ON:
support such as note-takers or postgraduate study and studying T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
individual dyslexia tutors where or working abroad. E: STUDENTSERVICES@QMU.AC.UK
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BELONG: STUDENTS’ UNION
NUS MOST IMPROVED

STUDENTS’ UNION BAR
FOR 2009-10
STUDENTS’ UNION Higher education is not just student-related events on a

As a student at QMU, you are geared towards academic local, national and international
automatically a member of the success. scale.
Students’ Union (SU).
The SU offers a variety of Positions for Sports and
The Union at the new campus activities and entertainment Societies, Events, Support
is a purpose built flexible facility that you can get involved and Equality, Environment
for all students to relax, socialise, in, including: and Ethics, and Marketing
volunteer, receive advice and and Communications Officer
take part in extracurricular > Student Parliament are also contested.
activities. The building houses > Sports and Societies
a multi-purpose bar area, as well > Raise and Give REPRESENTATION
as an unlicensed café on the > Borrow-a-Bike Election time is the chance to
ground floor. The upstairs of the > Volunteer Recognition express your views and choose
building has a volunteer space, Programme your representatives for the next
student executive offices and > Newspaper year. Alternatively you can run
the Welfare Point. > Training for a post and represent the
> Cultural Events interests of all QMU students.
It may surprise you to learn The President and Vice
that the SU is more than just a Our sports teams have had President (both full-time
bar, although it does obviously recent notable successes in sabbatical positions) represent
provide a great place for hockey, Gaelic Football and you on an endless number
students to meet. The most basketball. We now have a of committees both within
important service the SU variety of different sports clubs the Union and within the
provides is representation. in BUSA (British Universities University.
Through the elected officer Sports Association) leagues
team, headed by the President as well as several social WANT MORE INFORMATION?
and the full-time support staff, teams, and there is sure CONTACT THE STUDENTS’
UNION ON:
the Union represents students’ to be something to suit
T: +44 (0)131 474 0000 OR
views at institutional regional your sporting taste.
E: UNION@QMU.AC.UK
and national level. The SU is
an autonomous organisation, The SU communicates with
independent from QMU, which students through different media
works to ensure you get the – including the free student
best services possible. Freshers’ newspaper (the Echo), the radio
Week is a great chance for you station, the website, Facebook,
to get involved with the SU and email, posters for news on
most importantly to meet your forthcoming social events,
peers in a social environment. student activities as well as
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ABSORB: LIBRARY, IT AND AV SERVICES
LIBRARY SERVICES The Library service in the LRC is INFORMATION SERVICES All rooms in the halls of residence
The Learning Resource Centre’s committed to providing a service Information Services provides offer high-speed wired internet
resources and facilities are an which is easy for all students an integral part of learning within access and students may
essential support to the learning, and staff at the institution to QMU. We assist your learning connect to this with their own
teaching and research activities use. Help and support for users activities by providing IT facilities PCs or laptops.
at QMU. is provided in person, by phone across the institution.
and by email and help and Access to the majority of
Our innovative Learning assistance is also provided Within our campus, the main IT applications and electronic
Resource Centre (LRC) forms via guides available in the LRC provision is housed in the state- resources is accessible
the heart of our campus, and to pick up or to print off from of-the-art Learning Resource off-campus, wherever an
consists of a combined facility our website. Centre with 1,000 study spaces internet connection is available
for directed and self-directed provided, most with access to and 24/7 via our ‘Remote
study, based on an integrated Our liaison librarians recognise the QMU networked IT and Desktop’ service.
library and information service the importance of information research facilities via cutting
provision. We have 1,000 study handling skills and work closely edge thin-client technology. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
spaces organised as a mixture with academic staff to make Each terminal offers access to INFORMATION SERVICES, VISIT THE
of silent study, group study sure you are trained in accessing up-to-date software including WEBSITE AT: WWW.QMU.AC.UK/IT
areas, dedicated, student only the growing range of electronic the latest Microsoft Office
EDUCATION RESOURCE
bookable group study rooms, resources available to support applications suite, subject
CENTRE
training rooms, assistive you in your learning and specific specialist applications,
The Education Resource Centre
technology, student learning research. This team also internet and email access via our
(ERC) can be found on the lower
support and a postgraduate provides information literacy own high speed network, high
floor of the LRC and facilities
study room, network enabled teaching directly to you in regular quality printing and access to a
available include a TV studio,
for terminal or laptop access to seminars held in the LRC. variety of academic and research
photographic and graphic
electronic resources. In addition, facilities. Certain subject areas
studios, video conference and
the entire LRC is covered by a The LRC facilities are available also offer specialised facilities
video editing facilities. Centre
wireless network for use with 24/7, so you are always able for laboratory and research
staff are also on hand to provide
your own laptop or one of our to access our extensive print work – your lecturers or tutors
professional advice for all of the
many loan devices. Access to and electronic resources. will advise you where this
services on offer. In addition to
books and journals, both print is available.
this, the ERC provides support
and electronic, electronic Staff in the LRC also work
for all the audio visual equipment
resources and audiovisual closely with colleagues in Full details and a range of
throughout the campus.
material to support courses and Student Services to ensure that information leaflets about
research and different modes of students with disabilities have Information Services’ facilities FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
study – full-time and part-time, equal access to resources. are available on our website and THE ERC, VISIT THE WEBSITE AT:
on-site and at a distance are extensive IT training materials will ERC.QMU.AC.UK
provided here. Many of the FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT be available to you once you
resources available are THE LRC, VISIT THE WEBSITE AT: have matriculated.
accessible from wherever and WWW.QMU.AC.UK/LB
whenever you need to study

through the ‘Remote Desktop’
service.
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PLAY: SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL CLUBS
SPORTS FACILITIES RECREATIONAL CLUBS All clubs and societies are

Students can enjoy a variety AND SOCIETIES suitable for every level of interest,
of sports and activities on site. Our recreational clubs and whether you want to compete
Facilities include: societies are an important part at the highest levels or just keep
of the Students’ Union, providing in shape. The Students’ Union
> a large sports hall which you with a great opportunity subsidises these activities, so
accommodates a wide to meet new people and to try make the most of it while you can!
variety of sports something completely different.
> a fitness suite with an WANT MORE INFORMATION?
impressive range of high-tech The current list includes: CONTACT THE STUDENTS’ UNION ON:
cardiovascular and resistance athletics, badminton, basketball, T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
comedy, Christian Union, dance, E: SPORTS@QMU.AC.UK
equipment
> exercise studio with sprung fencing, film, football, hockey
floor which is used for a variety (women), karate, mountaineering,
of fitness classes musical theatre, netball,
> outdoor flood-lit astro turf (two photography, rugby, skiing,
adjoining five-a-side pitches) squash and volleyball. If your
favourite activity isn’t listed, we
Sports centre memberships are can help you start your own
available for a nominal fee and club or society.
include use of all the facilities
above, fitness classes including Our teams are successful
spin, pilates, circuits, core, pump enough to compete nationally
FX and body conditioning and and large enough to
personalised training accommodate all standards.
programmes. There is also a
pay-as-you-go option available Recent successes include:
for use of our facilities.
> Hockey, football and rugby all
WANT MORE INFORMATION? won their leagues and gained
CONTACT SPORTS ON: promotion into a higher tier
T: +44 (0)131 474 0000 > Our rugby team was
E: SPORTSRECEPTION@QMU.AC.UK undefeated
> The women’s 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
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ACHIEVE: LIFE AFTER GRADUATION
OUR GRADUATES KEEPING IN TOUCH extended family of fellow alumni

The QMU learning experience AFTER GRADUATION (former students) who are based
aims to help you become: At QMU we pride ourselves on all around the world. Our
being a close-knit community. students and graduates are
> CONFIDENT AND SELF- The Development and Alumni QMU’s greatest assets. We are
RELIANT, with the academic, Relations Office has two proud of all you achieve, both
professional and personal skills main roles. during your time here, and in the
for successful personal and years beyond. Wherever you are
career development The first is to ensure your in the world, and whatever you
> CREATIVE PROBLEM- relationship with QMU continues end up doing, we want to keep
SOLVERS who can bring long after you graduate. The in touch with you and help
together skills of enquiry, Development and Alumni Team ensure your memories of
research evidence, and critical will keep you in touch with QMU last a lifetime.
analysis to investigate QMU through our QM News
problems and propose magazine, which is sent to over FOR MORE INFORMATION,
solutions 15,000 former students and PLEASE CONTACT THE
> POSITIVE CONTRIBUTORS supporters twice a year, and DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI
through the alumni section of OFFICE ON:
to building a just and
T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
sustainable society the QMU website. In addition,
E: ALUMNI@QMU.AC.UK
> ADEPT AT USING MANY we provide information to
SOURCES OF INFORMATION graduates wishing to organise
to sift, create and share class reunions, and provide help
knowledge in contacting former classmates
> PROFESSIONAL AND as we appreciate that over time
ETHICAL EMPLOYEES you can lose contact.
with an understanding of how
other fields relate to and work The Development and Alumni
with your own Relations Office is also active
> LIFELONG LEARNERS in securing support for special
who can reflect and build projects which are not covered
on your experiences by our core funding. This
to achieve success. 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 Photos: QMU graduates Edith Bowman,
graduate you will join an Ashley Jensen and Matt Baker
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EXPLORE: POSTGRADUATE OPEN EVENINGS
If you are thinking of embarking > speak to Admissions staff

on postgraduate study, why not about the application process;
come along to one of our > speak to Finance staff about
postgraduate open evenings. funding options
The open evening is suitable for > apply for potential SAAS
anyone interested in finding out awards.
more about:
Our next postgraduate open
> studying at postgraduate level evenings will be on Wednesday
at QMU; 17th November 2010 and
> research degree opportunities Wednesday 27th April 2011
(PhD’s, MPhil’s); (5.30pm-7.30pm).
> enhancing career prospects Please visit our website at
by achieving a postgraduate www.qmu.ac.uk/marketing/bullet
qualification and ins/opendays.htm for updates.
> updating and further
developing personal skills WANT MORE INFORMATION?:
and knowledge. CONTACT ADMISSIONS ON:
TEL: 0131 474 000
EMAIL: ADMISSIONS@QMU.AC.UK
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;
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EMBRACE: QMU WELCOMES

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
With some 15% of our students At our new campus, the facilities Accommodation Scholarships
joining us from over 65 countries have been specifically designed We guarantee accommodation A number of partial scholarships
we are keen to ensure that you to meet your needs and provide to international students for the are available to self-funding
are given a warm, friendly an excellent environment in first year of their study, provided students for both undergraduate
welcome. Our small size allows which to study and to enjoy the you apply for this in plenty of and postgraduate study.
us to offer a friendly, responsive best that studying in Edinburgh time. This is in our new halls of Information on these is sent
and understanding service. has to offer. residence on campus. For more out once candidates have been
information on accommodation, made an offer of a place. Each
We recognise that studying To help students settle in and see page 13. is worth £2,000.
in a different country is often make the most of both their
a totally new experience for studies and leisure time, we offer Employment Medical Services
international students and so the following information, services International students are Students who study full-time are
we offer a range of services and facilities: allowed to work for up to 20 entitled to free medical advice
to ensure that you have access hours a week during term time, and hospital treatment under the
to all the information you need Orientation, programme unless otherwise stated on NHS. Like UK students, you will
to make your time at QMU and social events your passport and provided only have to pay part of the cost
enjoyable and successful. The Recruitment and the employment meets certain of any medicine prescribed.
International Liaison Office (RILO) criteria. QMU’s JobShop is open A registered nurse is available for
In autumn 2009, QMU and the Students’ Union to all students and provides help advice from 8.30am – 12.30pm
participated in the Student contribute to an orientation and advice about employment during each semester and a
Barometer and International programme and a range of opportunities in Edinburgh. doctor’s appointment can be
Student Barometer (for overseas social events including: arranged by the nurse.
students studying with us in Post Study Work:
Edinburgh), a sector-wide survey > information packs for both pre- Fresh Talent Student Advisory Services
of incoming students both at departure to organise your trip Information on this popular The Student Services
undergraduate and postgraduate to Edinburgh – and an arrival scheme, which allows certain department offers a range of
levels. The survey looks at guide to help you settle in and international students who have support to students on issues
students’ decision-making to answer any questions you graduated to apply to stay and around careers, disability, health
process and the quality of their may have work in Scotland for two years, and funding, to assist you while
experience before and after arrival > presentation and advice can be found at you are studying. This includes
at QMU. The results showed that session on life in the UK www.scotlandistheplace.com advice and information, individual
our EU and International Students and at QMU interviews and workshops.
ranked us Number 1 in the UK > tour of the city of Edinburgh The Counselling Service offers
(from amongst 54 competitor where you can meet all our support with personal problems
universities), and 2nd overall new international students with which might be affecting your
across all 123 institutions that a dinner at the end of the day academic work. Student
participated across 13 countries, > regular monthly social events Services can be contacted
for the overall ‘Living Experience’. throughout the academic on +44 (0)131 474 0000.
‘Living Experience’ includes year including a Christmas
elements such as programme and ceilidhs
Accommodation, the host > continuous international WE WERE RANKED 1ST
(Scottish/British) culture and
friends, opportunities to work
student support for issues
such as visas, welfare and IN THE UK FOR OVERALL
part-time and eco-friendly
attitude. For more information, see
study issues.
LIVING EXPERIENCE
http://www.qmu.ac.uk/facebook
/default.htm
& INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT SUPPORT
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Contemplation Room Indeed the city of Edinburgh Information on the new system You can contact us by post at:
There is a dedicated room has frequently been voted the can be found at Recruitment and International
which is open to all students for ‘best place to live in the UK’ www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/st Liaison Office
prayer and quiet contemplation and is the most popular tourist udyingintheuk/ Queen Margaret University,
and is designed to reflect the destination in the UK outside Edinburgh
multi-faith nature of the staff London. You will undoubtedly QMU will provide students who EH21 6UU
and students at QMU. find that the quality of life require a student visa (Non
provides an excellent and safe EU/EEA nationals) with a www.qmu.ac.uk/prospective/
LIVING IN EDINBURGH environment in which to study Confirmation of Acceptance of international
Edinburgh is an established for your chosen degree. Studies (CAS) which will allow
international centre with a For more information on students to apply for their WANT MORE INFORMATION?
reputation for academic Edinburgh, see pages 8 & 9. Student Visa. The Confirmation CONTACT THE RECRUITMENT
excellence that attracts of Acceptance of Studies will AND INTERNATIONAL LIAISON
APPLICATIONS AND OFFICE ON:
students from all over the world only be issued when students
QUALIFICATIONS T: +44 (0)131 474 0099
to its institutions. It is rich in accept an Unconditional Offer
E: RILO@QMU.AC.UK
Scottish history, culture and We recognise and warmly (UF) and pay a deposit towards
architecture and offers a unique welcome most international their tuition fees (see Page 112).
opportunity to experience the qualifications and will make
‘ancient and modern’ aspects every effort to equate these with More detailed information and
of living in a distinguished UK standards of entry. Offers will guidance is available on our
European city. A wide variety be made on a like for like basis. website www.qmu.ac.uk
of foods is available from Edinburgh
specialist food shops in the ENGLISH LANGUAGE CURRENT
city, such as Chinese, Malay, You will have to provide evidence REQUIREMENTS: Belfast
Japanese and Halal foods. of competence in both spoken Minimum postgraduate entry:
There are also places of and written English for all taught TOEFL 580/237/88 or IELTS 6.0 Dublin
worship for many religions. postgraduate courses and (with a minimum of 5.0 in written
A wide range of sport and research degrees. Each English and a minimum of 5.5
leisure activities is available application will be judged in listening and reading). Cardiff London
in and around Edinburgh and on its own merits. This is our minimum entry
there is easy access to the level and some courses require
surrounding countryside and STUDENT VISA’S a higher level of language
FOR INTERNATIONAL proficiency. Please refer
seaside. Edinburgh is well
STUDENTS to the subject pages for
connected by air, road and
As part of the UK Government’s more information.
rail to other major cities within
new immigration laws, the
the UK including Aberdeen,
system for applying for a visa
Glasgow, London,
to study in the United Kingdom
Manchester and Birmingham.
has changed.
Internationally, Amsterdam,
Paris and Frankfurt are only
QMU HAS A GROWING
one-and-a-quarter hours away
The new system is a Points
Based System (PBS) and aims AND VIBRANT
by air with direct flights to the
USA and Canada also possible.
to clarify and make the process
of visa application easier for
INTERNATIONAL
More links are being added
every few months to reflect
students. The main section COMMUNITY THAT
Scotland and Edinburgh’s
economic success and
of the new law that applies
to students is Tier 4. RICHLY CONTRIBUTES
cultural diversity. TO DAILY LIFE HERE.
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UNITE: INTERNATIONAL LINKS

AND EUROPEAN UNION
INTERNATIONAL LINKS Our Health and Nursing EUROPEAN UNION Our staff have a good working
QMU is well known for its specialists also have QMU has a very long and proud knowledge of European
expertise in many areas of higher collaborative arrangements tradition of welcoming students systems of education, and if
education. In recent years we with the Al Riyadah College in from across the European Union. you are interested in studying
have been developing our Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the Currently we have students with us, we would be delighted
international links with overseas Maghrab Monsour International with us from Belgium, Czech to hear from you.
institutions and taking our Nursing College with the latter Republic, Denmark, Finland,
expertise abroad to deliver through the Faculty of Nursing France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, WANT MORE INFORMATION?
courses in our specialist at the British University of Egypt. Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, CONTACT THE RECRUITMENT
subjects. Spain and Sweden. Many of AND INTERNATIONAL LIAISON
OFFICE ON:
The Institute for International these students have come
T: +44 (0)131 474 0099
This has led to a series of Health and Development at to study for the full length of
E: RILO@QMU.AC.UK
agreements with international QMU has an excellent reputation a course. Others choose to
institutions and means that for the provision of postgraduate study with us for a shorter period
many of the courses we teach education in international health, of time to gain credits to put
in Scotland are now also social justice and sexual and towards a programme of study
taught in various centres of reproductive health to a wide in their home country. With the
learning throughout the world. range of participants from across expansion of the European
the globe. MSc courses have Union, QMU is expanding its
QMU has collaborative also been developed in Human links with partner universities
partnerships across the globe Resources for Health and Health across the European states
including universities in Systems. Furthermore the seeking to develop relationships
Singapore, Greece, China, Institute provides research and which facilitate the highest
Switzerland and the Gulf States. technical assistance to a range mobility of student and academic
Academic partners in India offer of international agencies, exchange with the aim of
local students the chance to governments and international enriching the knowledge of all
study aspects of our hospitality and national non-government who participate. The Institute
programme. We have an active organisations. There is ongoing for International Health and
international student exchange work in Nigeria, Uganda, Development at QMU
and study abroad programme Cambodia, and the areas participates in the Erasmus
that includes agreements with affected by the tsunami in Mundus programme receiving
universities in Australia, Canada, 2004, especially Sri Lanka support for a European Masters
Czech Republic, France, and Indonesia. We are also in International Health.
Germany, Japan, Latvia, Norway, undertaking work for WHO
Portugal, Spain, Sweden and and in the UK, have experience
the USA. of working with programmes for
refugees and asylum seekers
as well as with HIV Scotland.
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BUSINESS
& MBAs
Since 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
MBA 36 Commercial Development Officer for the City of Edinburgh Council,
Cultural Management 37 Culture & Leisure division.
Entrepreneurship 38
I was looking for a further qualification that combined business studies
International Management and Leadership/ and management within the arts sector. Most postgraduate courses
International Management and Leadership for museums’ professionals were for curators, archivists, librarians
or marketers, so I decided to go for an MBA. QMU seemed to offer
with Hospitality 39 the only course that combined the cultural and business aspects,
Hospitality Management 40 familiarity with the service industries and the public sector.
International Planned Events 41
I’m finding the course good and I have been able to apply what I am
Public Services Management 42 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 confidence. The thought of
Finance and Accounting terrified 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
definitely 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 it’s 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
“ THE COURSE HAS MADE ME made me think about doing further research. It has also equipped me to
manage within a less-specific sector as I have increased my transferrable
REALISE THAT I ACTUALLY knowledge and skills. I do hope to get a job in museum management
following my course, but opportunities are limited, as are higher earnings.
KNOW AND UNDERSTAND I may move to consultancy work, as this would offer flexibility and
MORE THAN I THOUGHT I DID.” 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 film.
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.
Deborah Hunter
MBA Cultural Management
34
“WHAT’S YOUR CALLING IN LIFE?”
IQ
INSIDE
QUEEN MARGARET
35
MBA
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 – 7 years
Distance learning:
2 – 7 years
MBA OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgDip/MBA
THIS COURSE FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND
SKILLS AS A MANAGER, AND SPECIFICALLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE
AND SKILLS IN MANAGING AND DEVELOPING AN ORGANISATION’S
GREATEST RESOURCE, ITS PEOPLE.
This course will attract managers TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ATTENDANCE:
who wish to update their Learning and teaching methods The standard entry requirement By attendance at QMU on
qualifications, or alternatively for students studying at Queen is a UK honours degree or an a Tuesday and Thursday
managers looking for a career Margaret University encourage equivalent foreign qualification or by distance learning.
change. It provides you with the group and independent learning. plus at least two years’
theories and principles relevant You may also have lectures from management experience. Non- ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
to organisational survival and industry professionals and visits standard applicants will be You can also register as an
success, accounting and finance, to industry. Students studying by considered if they can associate student to study single
marketing, operations open learning are expected to demonstrate that they have the modules in areas of interest.
management, and strategy, but its participate in on-line discussions necessary work background,
focus is on developing the human though WebCT. Assessment skills and aptitude to achieve the FOR MORE INFORMATION,
resource skills and knowledge you methods include management award. Where your Honours CONTACT:
will need in a constantly changing reports, essays, and presentations. degree has not been studied in Admissions
world. The course will engage you English, you will be required to Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
in conceptual thinking, analysis AREAS COVERED provide evidence of English Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
and research; however, it seeks BY THE COURSE: language competence at no less
to take you beyond the analytical • Human resource development than the minimum level specified Tel: (for international course
emphasis of many MBA • Research methods for business by QMU. Through accreditation of enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
programmes and encourages • Managing service industries, prior learning (APL) you may be
you to develop and implement organisations and people granted exemption from studying ACADEMIC DISABLED
creative ideas and solutions to • Marketing a module or modules up to a STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
organisational issues. • Accounting and finance for maximum of 60 credit points, Contact Business, Management
service industries provided you can demonstrate and Enterprise School Office
STRUCTURE: • Operations management successful achievement of all the Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
The course is modular and can be • Strategic management learning outcomes. This excludes Email: beadmin@qmu.ac.uk
studied on a full-time or part-time • Creative manager the Master’s dissertation.
basis. It is available by attendance at
QMU or by distance learning. You Plus
are required to study eight modules • Masters dissertation (MBA only)
each valued at 15 credits and
complete a Master’s dissertation CAREERS:
valued at 60 credits. Studying full- This award is aimed at managers
time, you will normally undertake working in the public or private
four modules in semester one and sector who wish to study for an
four modules in semester two, and MBA which emphasises ‘people
then complete the Master’s project management’ and human
(MBA only). 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.
36 For more information on fees and funding, please visit www.qmu.ac.uk/prospective_students/postgraduate/postgraduate_list.cfm and click on the course name.
MBA
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 1 year
OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgDip/MBA
Cultural Management
THIS COURSE SEEKS TO DEVELOP YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
AS A MANAGER, AND SPECIFICALLY THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
REQUIRED TO MANAGE CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS AND EVENTS.
in the cultural sector who wish Learning and teaching methods The standard entry requirement By attendance at QMU on
to update their qualifications, or for students studying at Queen is a UK honours degree or an a Tuesday and Thursday.
alternatively managers looking for Margaret University encourage equivalent foreign qualification
a career change who wish to work group and independent learning. plus at least two years’ ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
for organisations in this sector. It You may also have lectures from management experience. You can also register as an
specifically aims to deepen your industry professionals and visits Non-standard applicants associate student to study single
knowledge of the cultural business to industry. Assessment methods will be considered if they can modules in areas of interest.
environment by examining broad include management reports, demonstrate that they have the
issues such as the arts and essays, and presentations. necessary work background, FOR MORE INFORMATION,
regeneration, as well as problems skills and aptitude to achieve CONTACT:
such as sustaining an organisation AREAS COVERED the award. Where your Honours Admissions
through volunteering and BY THE COURSE: degree has not been studied Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
fundraising. Such industry-specific • Contemporary issues in cultural in English, you will be required Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
content will be supplemented management to provide evidence of English
by an introduction to key • Research methods for business language competence at no less Tel: (for international course
management disciplines. • Managing service industries, than the minimum level specified enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
The course will engage you in organisations and people by QMU. Through accreditation of
conceptual thinking, analysis • Marketing prior learning (APL), you may be ACADEMIC DISABLED
and research; however it seeks • Accounting and finance for granted exemption from studying STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
to take you beyond the analytical service industries a module or modules up to a Contact Business, Management
emphasis of many MBA • Operations management maximum of 60 credit points, and Enterprise School Office
programmes and encourages • Strategic management provided you can demonstrate Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
you to develop and implement • Creative manager successful achievement of all the Email: beadmin@qmu.ac.uk
creative ideas and solutions to learning outcomes. This excludes
organisational issues. Plus the Master’s dissertation.
• Masters dissertation (MBA only)
STRUCTURE:
The course is modular and can be CAREERS:
studied on a full-time or part-time This award is aimed at current
basis. It is available by attendance and prospective managers who
at QMU or by distance learning. are working or who wish to work
You are required to study eight for organisations involved with
modules, each valued at 15 culture and the arts. Your future
credits, and complete a Master’s prospects will depend on your
dissertation (valued at 60 credits). abilities and previous experience,
Studying full-time, you will normally but successful completion of the
undertake four modules in course should better equip you for
semester one and four modules the varied demands of this sector.
in semester two, and then
complete the Master’s project
(MBA only).
For more information on fees and funding, please visit www.qmu.ac.uk/prospective_students/postgraduate/postgraduate_list.cfm and click on the course name. 37
MBA
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 1 year
Distance learning:
2 – 7 years
Entrepreneurship OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgDip/MBA
THIS 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 TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ATTENDANCE:
theories and principles relevant for Learning and teaching methods The standard entry requirement By attendance at QMU on
either starting your own business for students studying at Queen is a UK honours degree or an a Tuesday and Thursday
or involvement in an organisation Margaret University encourage equivalent foreign qualification or by distance learning.
that advises on business start up. group and independent learning. plus at least two years’
You will develop your knowledge You may also have lectures from management experience. ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
and skills in crucial management industry professionals and visits Non-standard applicants You can also register as an
areas such as accounting & to industry. Students studying by will be considered if they can associate student to study single
finance, human resource distance learning are expected to demonstrate that they have the modules in areas of interest.
management, marketing, participate in on-line discussions necessary work background,
operations management, and though WebCT. Assessment skills and aptitude to achieve FOR MORE INFORMATION,
strategy, but the programme methods include management the award. Where your Honours CONTACT:
specifically aims to deepen your reports, essays, and presentations. degree has not been studied Admissions
knowledge of what motivates in English, you will be required Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
people to start their own business AREAS COVERED to provide evidence of English Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
and why some succeed and BY THE COURSE: language competence at no less
others fail. The course will engage • Entrepreneurship than the minimum level specified Tel: (for international course
you in conceptual thinking, • Research methods for business by QMU. Through accreditation enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
analysis and research; however • Managing service industries, of prior learning (APL) you may be
it seeks to take you beyond the organisations and people granted exemption from studying ACADEMIC DISABLED
analytical emphasis of many MBA • Marketing a module or modules up to a STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
programmes and encourages you • Accounting and finance for maximum of 60 credit points, Contact Business, Management
to develop and implement creative service industries provided you can demonstrate and Enterprise School Office
ideas and solutions to • Operations management successful achievement of all the Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
organisational issues. • Strategic management learning outcomes. This excludes Email: beadmin@qmu.ac.uk
• Creative manager the Master’s dissertation.
STRUCTURE:
The course is modular and can be Plus
studied on a full-time or part-time • Masters dissertation (MBA only)
basis. It is available by attendance
at QMU or by distance learning. CAREERS:
You are required to study eight This award is aimed at current
modules each valued at 15 credits and prospective entrepreneurs.
and complete a Master’s Your future prospects will depend
dissertation valued at 60 credits. on your abilities and previous
Studying full-time, you will normally experience, but successful
undertake four modules in completion of the course should
semester one and four modules in better equip you for the demands
semester two, and then complete of running your own business.
the Master’s project (MBA only).
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
International Management and Leadership Full-time: 1 year
International Management and Leadership Distance learning:
2 – 7 years
with Hospitality OUTCOMES:
THESE NEW AND EXCITING MSCS FOCUS ON MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP ISSUES, PgDip/MSc
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.
Perhaps you are looking for taught modules. This double ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: outcomes at the appropriate
a career change, need to top module will see you engaging The standard entry requirement MSc level. (Prior accreditation is
up your qualification, or are looking in, designing, implementing and is a good UK honours degree excluded form the Community
for a new challenge – this new leading a community-based or equivalent in any discipline. Impact and Practice module).
course may be the answer. The project, where you have the We are particularly interested
MSc International Management opportunity to put your new in applicants who do not have ATTENDANCE:
and Leadership is designed knowledge into action whilst at a business or management By attendance at QMU Edinburgh
primarily for those with an Honours the same time making a positive background. Additionally, campus. Formal classes are
Degree in a non business or impact and contribution to a applicants who have achieved an blocked to run on a Tuesday
management discipline; or community. ordinary degree in any discipline and Thursday with a limited
applicants who left university with but are able to demonstrate Wednesday morning input
a degree and now have some STRUCTURE: appropriate work experience on occasion.
experience behind them. Designed The course is modular and can be since graduation will be
to be a cutting-edge conversion studied on a full-time or part-time considered. Other non-standard FOR MORE INFORMATION,
degree preparing you for a basis. You are required to study applicants will be considered if CONTACT:
management and leadership ten modules, each valued at they can demonstrate that they Rune By, Richard Bent or
career in an increasingly globalised 15 credits, and the Community have a substantive employment Admissions
and interconnected world, this Impact and Practice module background, appropriate skills mix Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
course focuses on contemporary, valued at 30 credits. Studying full- and the aptitude to achieve the Email: rby@qmu.ac.uk,
real life, pragmatic management time, you will normally undertake award. Where your qualification rbent@qmu.ac.uk or
and leadership skills and challenges five modules in semester one and has not been studied in English, admissions@qmu.ac.uk
as well as current academic five modules in semester two. The you will be required to provide
debates and developments. Community Impact and Practice evidence of English Language Tel: (for international course
module is designed to run across competence at no less than the enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
Students have the option to both semesters. The part-time minimum level specified by QMU.
undertake the generic qualification route is more flexible. Students Through accreditation of prior ACADEMIC DISABLED
(MSc International Management undertaking the course with learning (APL), you may be STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
and Leadership) or if a career in Hospitality will undertake the eight granted exemption from studying Contact Business, Management
the global hospitality sector is your core MSc modules and a further a module or modules up to a and Enterprise School Office
interest then you may follow the two specific Hospitality modules. maximum of 60 credits, provided Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
MSc International Management Additionally, students taking the you can demonstrate successful Email: beadmin@qmu.ac.uk
and Leadership with Hospitality. Hospitality variant will be expected achievement of all learning
to focus their Management Essay
Real community involvement module and Community Impact
at the heart of the programme and Practice module towards their AREAS COVERED Plus
specialised route. BY THE COURSE: • Community impact and practice
Recent world events have shown • Contemporary issues in (30 credits)
the interlinking of many of the TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: management (15 credits)
worlds economies and the Our learning and teaching • Research methods (15 credits) CAREERS:
internationalisation of business. methods encourage group • Strategic thinking (15 credits) This award is specifically aimed at
However, businesses have an and independent learning. It will • Financial management those who are looking to change
effect not only on economies but also include guest lectures from (15 credits) or enhance their career options.
on many and varied communities. industry professionals with • Operational & resources Future prospects will depend on
It is envisioned that graduates of international management and management or Developments your abilities and experiences,
this MSc will lead by example in leadership experience. WebCT & issues in hospitality but successful completion and full
their communities. Therefore, at is the Universities’ virtual learning (15 credits) participation in the course will
the heart of our programme lies environment and all modules • Leadership, power and policy better equip graduates to lead,
the firm belief that the responsibility will have their own site. Students (15 credits) manage and operate in the
of leaders and managers does are expected to participate in • International marketing increasingly complex and
not stop at an organisational level, discussions, group work and (15 credits) dynamic International
but includes the responsibility experiential learning. Assessment • Organisational behaviour business environment.
to individuals, communities and methods will include management (15 credits)
society as a whole. Encapsulating reports, essays, reflection on • Management essay (15 credits)
this philosophy, a community- practice and group work with • New business development
based module sits across the presentations. or Inspirational leadership
in hospitality (15 credits)
MBA
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 1 year
Distance learning:
2 – 7 years
Hospitality Management OUTCOMES:

PgCert/PgDip/MBA
THIS 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.
in the hospitality industry who wish Learning and teaching methods The standard entry requirement By attendance at QMU on
to update their qualifications, or for students studying at Queen is a UK honours degree or an a Tuesday and Thursday
managers looking for a career Margaret University encourage equivalent foreign qualification or by distance learning.
change who want to enter the group and independent learning. plus at least two years’
hospitality industry. It focuses on You may also have lectures from management experience. ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
developing the management skills industry professionals and visits Non-standard applicants You can also register as an
and knowledge you will need in to industry. Students studying will be considered if they can associate student to study single
this expanding and constantly by open learning are expected to demonstrate that they have the modules in areas of interest.
changing business sector. The participate in on-line discussions necessary work background,
course specifically aims to deepen though WebCT. Assessment skills and aptitude to achieve FOR MORE INFORMATION,
your knowledge and ability to methods include management the award. Where your Honours CONTACT:
strategically manage hospitality reports, essays, and presentations. degree has not been studied Admissions
operations and supplements this in English, you will be required Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
with an introduction to other AREAS COVERED to provide evidence of English Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
key management disciplines. BY THE COURSE: language competence at no less
The course will engage you in • Contemporary issues in the than the minimum level specified Tel: (for international course
conceptual thinking, analysis hospitality industry by QMU. Through accreditation enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
and research, however it seeks • Research methods for business of prior learning (APL) you may be
to take you beyond the analytical • Managing service industries, granted exemption from studying ACADEMIC DISABLED
emphasis of many MBA organisations and people a module or modules up to a STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
programmes and encourages • Marketing maximum of 60 credit points, Contact Business, Management
you to develop and implement • Accounting and finance provided you can demonstrate and Enterprise School Office
creative ideas and solutions to for service industries successful achievement of all the Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
organisational issues. • Operations management learning outcomes. This excludes Email: beadmin@qmu.ac.uk
• Strategic management the Master’s dissertation.
STRUCTURE: • Creative manager
The course is modular and can be
studied on a full-time or part-time Plus
basis. It is available by attendance • Masters project (MBA only)
at QMU or by open learning.
You are required to study eight CAREERS:
modules each valued at 15 credits This award is aimed at current
and complete a Master’s and prospective managers in
dissertation (valued at 60 credits). the hospitality industry. Your future
Studying full-time, you will normally prospects will depend on your
undertake four modules in abilities and previous experience,
semester one and four modules in but successful completion of the
semester two, and then complete course should better equip you
the Master’s project (MBA only). for the fast-changing and diverse
business environment in this sector.
Executive Master’s Degree

DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 18 months
International Planned Events Part-time: 2 – 7 years

Distance learning:
2 – 7 years
Management* (MPE†) OUTCOMES:

THIS COURSE WILL ATTRACT EXPERIENCED MANAGERS AND ASPIRING SENIOR MANAGERS IN A
WIDE VARIETY OF INDUSTRIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EVENTS MANAGEMENT, TOURISM,
HOSPITALITY, PUBLIC RELATIONS, MARKETING, MEDIA, SPORTS AND OTHER SIMILAR FIELDS.
This course aims to develop the TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ATTENDANCE:
knowledge and skills necessary for Learning and teaching methods The standard entry requirements By attendance at QMU for three,
an international planned events for students at Queen Margaret is a UK honours degree or an one-week blocks and by distance
executive, and specifically the University encourage group and equivalent foreign qualification learning.
knowledge and skills required in independent learning. The course plus at least three years
managing and executing globally aims to build on technical, management experience or a FOR MORE INFORMATION,
planned events such as professional and interpersonal commitment to gaining practical, CONTACT:
international meetings, skills and provide the information professional experience as Dr Joe Goldblatt, CSEP
conventions and conferences, and tools necessary for executive a manager/supervisor whilst or Admissions
cultural programmes, festivals, decision making. You will also enrolled in the programme. Tel: +44 (0) 131 474 0000
sports events, event tourism, have lectures from global events Non-standard applicants will Email: jgoldblatt@qmu.ac.uk
exhibitions, incentive travel and industry luminaries in festivals, be considered if they can or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
many other types of events. tourism, sports, corporate, demonstrate that they have the
The course is designed for conventions and other types of necessary work background, Tel: (for international course
managers who wish to update international events. All students skills and aptitude to achieve enquiries) +44 (0) 131 474 0099
their qualifications, or managers are expected to participate in on- this award. Where your degree
looking for a career change who line discussions through blended programme has not been studied ACADEMIC DISABLED
want to enter the global events learning using WIMBA and in English, you will be required STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
industry. It focuses upon WebCT platforms provided to provide evidence of English Contact Business, Management
developing the management skills by the University. language competence at no less and Enterprise School Office
and knowledge needed in this than the minimum level specified Tel: +44 (0) 131 474 0000
rapidly expanding and constantly Assessment may consist of by QMU. Email: beadmin@qmu.ac.uk
changing business sector. traditional assessment methods,
The course specifically aims such as reports and essays
to broaden and deepen your relating to module assignments, AREAS COVERED and festivals, as well as mega and
knowledge and ability to as well as dynamic and creative BY THE COURSE: hallmark planned events and
strategically plan, manage and assessment methods, such as • International planned events festivals of international and
evaluate global events and is reflective portfolios and personal theory and professional national reputation. Other related
supplemented with a underpinning planning assignments; leadership practice fields include international
of management theory. This presentations focusing on pitching • Working with people marketing and public relations,
course will engage you in and bidding procedures; global • Production and project strategic implementation of
conceptual thinking, analysis, marketing and international media- management corporate social responsibility,
research and encourages you related assignments; debates • Global marketing and leadership in government
to develop and implement creative on contemporary global issues communications organisations and multi-national
events to provide valuable in planned events; strategy – and • Research methods for business sponsorship and finance
solutions for destinations operations-based assignments; • Finance and fundraising management for high-profile
and organisations. outdoor problem-solving activities • Regeneration, sustainable events. This includes both public
to challenge skills, attitudes development and legacy and private sector organisations
STRUCTURE: and beliefs; and case study through planned events as well as self-employment
This course is modular and can be assignments focusing on the • International risk, safety and opportunities. Although students’
studied on a full-time or part-time funding, impacts, evaluation and security planning and future prospects depend on their
basis. It is available through a sustainability of mega sporting, management abilities and previous experience,
combination of three, one-week music and cultural planned events • Master’s project or dissertation successful completion of the
blocks of teaching (in October, and festivals in order to prepare course should better equip them
April and August) in Edinburgh, graduates to work on the world CAREERS: for the fast-changing demands
the Festival Capital of Europe, and stage. All assignments focus Graduates will be equipped to and culturally diverse business
through blended learning. To be on mapping academic theory further their careers by entering environment of this global sector.
awarded the MPE, eight modules to contemporary global events executive management positions
are required (each valued at 15 management issues and in the planned events industries *Subject to validation. Keep
credits) and complete a Master’s generating innovative and practical and planned events-related checking the website at the
project (valued at 60 credits). solutions for these issues. industries, such as hospitality, address below for updates.
Studying full-time, you will normally Assessment at Masters level is tourism, leisure, service sector and
undertake four modules in based on a project or dissertation, cultural and creative industries. †
Master of Planned Events.
semester one and four modules again linking planned events Anticipated graduate destinations
in semester two and complete the management theory, strategic include international sporting,
Master’s project in semester three. skills and international practice. music and cultural planned events

DURATION OF COURSE:
Part-time: 2.5 – 7 years
Executive Masters in Public Distance learning:

2 – 7 years
OUTCOMES:
Services Management Pg Certificate (1 year)

Pg Diploma (2 years)
THIS EXECUTIVE MASTERS DEGREE SEEKS TO DEVELOP YOUR
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS AS A MANAGER, AND SPECIFICALLY THE
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED IN MANAGING PUBLIC SERVICES.
This course will primarily attract TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
managers working within public Learning and teaching methods The usual entry requirement You can also register as an
services and the third sector who for students studying at Queen is a UK honours degree or associate student to study single
wish to develop and enhance Margaret University encourage an equivalent qualification and modules in areas of interest.
their qualifications and academic group and independent learning. management experience in a
background. The course will You may also have lectures from range of public service or third FOR MORE INFORMATION,
examine the implementation of industry professionals and visits sector settings. Non-standard CONTACT:
the ‘new public management’ to industry. Students studying by applicants will be considered Dr Ian Elliott or Admissions
agenda and will look at issues open learning are expected to if they can demonstrate that Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
such as quality and customer participate in on-line discussions they have the necessary work Email: ielliott@qmu.ac.uk
care, managing networks and though the virtual learning background, skills and aptitude or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
partnerships, together with other environment. Assessment to achieve the award.
key management disciplines. methods include management ACADEMIC DISABLED
The course will engage you in reports, essays, and presentations. ATTENDANCE: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
conceptual thinking, analysis Through block attendance Contact Business and
and research. The principles AREAS COVERED (2 days at a time) at QMU Enterprise School Office
of the course are rooted in the BY THE COURSE: supported by virtual learning. Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
current context of public service • The Manager in Public Services Email: beadmin@qmu.ac.uk
organisation and delivery and • Working with People
will also enable you to challenge • Policy and Strategy in
current practice and support Public Services CAREERS:
the development of excellence in • Managing Resources This course is designed to help
public services. The participants • Achieving Results you as a practising manager in the
recruited are also supported • Managing Customer Service public services to develop your
within a network of public service • Work based project skills and competencies in the
professionals across a range • Providing Direction management and leadership of
of public services. • Managing Self and public organisations as well as
Personal Skills identifying opportunities for self
STRUCTURE: • Working with People and service improvement. It will
The course is modular and can be • Research Methods broaden your range of critical
studied on occasional attendance understanding of the dynamic
at QMU supported by distance of different public services as you
learning. You are required to study work and study with colleagues
eight modules each valued at 15 from other public service settings.
credits and complete a Master’s
dissertation (valued at 60 credits).
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PUBLIC
RELATIONS
Chartered Institute of Public Relations After completing a degree in American Studies from Nottingham
Internal Communications Diploma 46 University, I went on to work in various media/communications roles at
local newspapers, a children’s charity and the City of Edinburgh Council,
Chartered Institute of where I have now been for nearly seven years.
Public Relations Diploma 47
I’d gained lots of hands-on experience of public relations, and felt the
Public Relations 48
CIPR Diploma would give me that added theoretical knowledge and extra
Public Relations Case Study 49 confidence. Living and working in Edinburgh, I was at an advantage as
QMU is the only Scottish centre to deliver the CIPR Diploma. Due to the
delivery of the course, I was able to continue working at the Council.
I really enjoyed the course and found it directly useful in the office. The
lecturers were great and I found myself inspired to learn more and more.
I liked the fact that the course focused on the more advanced strategic
side of PR; this meant that I wasn’t repeating the basics which I’m pretty
well versed in. I am now more confident in the decisions that I make and
feel comfortable in all sides of PR, whether it is writing a wide-ranging
communications plan, discussing ethical issues or honing what exactly
a project’s key messages should be.
Since graduating, I have progressed my career at the City of Edinburgh

Council and am now a Senior Communications Officer. I’ve continued to
take an active interest in learning to find out what’s going on in PR and
I would like to continue my studies soon.
Leanne Mabberley
CIPR Diploma (see page 47)
“ I AM NOW MORE CONFIDENT

IN THE DECISIONS THAT I MAKE
AND FEEL COMFORTABLE IN
ALL SIDES OF PR.”
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MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
Chartered Institute 1 day research preparation
workshop in January
2 x one and a half day
of Public Relations Internal teaching sessions in
February and March
Communications Diploma OUTCOMES:

PgDip – CIPR Internal
Communication Diploma
IF YOU ARE A PUBLIC RELATIONS PRACTITIONER AIMING TO DEVELOP YOUR graduates are awarded
STRATEGIC INTERNAL COMMUNICATION AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS THIS 30 credits towards QMU’s
PROFESSIONALLY ACCREDITED COURSE IS FOR YOU. MSc Public Relations
This course is for experienced STRUCTURE: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ATTENDANCE:

internal communication or PR This course is taught in blocks The CIPR Internal Communication A total of 3 full and 2 part days
professionals who want to and you will only be required to Certificate OR the CIPR attendance in 3 blocks at QMU
develop their strategic internal attend the University for one day Advanced Certificate OR the between January and March.
communication and management in January and 2 one and a half CIPR Diploma OR a postgraduate Other teaching is delivered
skills. It provides those working day blocks in February and March. professional qualification in a via the internet.
in internal communications with This ‘block’ learning is very related discipline (e.g. CIM
a platform for continuous convenient for those in full-time Diploma) PLUS one years FOR MORE INFORMATION,
development. employment. Other teaching is PR/Internal Communications CONTACT:
delivered via the internet. Support full-time employment Sally Chalmers or Admissions
On this course, you will take is also offered with research (or equivalent part-time) Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
an in depth look at the role that project preparation. Or Email: schalmers@qmu.ac.uk
internal communications plays A relevant degree PLUS or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
in organisations and in particular Further information is available one years PR/Internal
those going through change. on the CIPR website at Communications full-time Tel: (for international course
You will develop your ability to use http://www.cipr.co.uk/courses/cipr employment enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
research to inform effective internal -internal-communication-diploma Or
communication strategies and Any other UK degree PLUS ACADEMIC DISABLED
develop successful plans. TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: two years PR/Internal STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
Teaching involves lectures, Communications full-time Suzanne Schulz
The course focusses on core workshops, case study, group employment Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
topics such as: analysing work and input from senior Or Email: sschulz@qmu.ac.uk
organisational culture; audit practitioners and QMU academics. Two years PR/Internal
methodologies and application; Assessment is through submission Communications full-time
change management theory; of a 6,000 word research project employment and the CAM
using research to inform and help due in April. Advanced Diploma in Marketing
develop internal communication Communication
strategies; moving from one-way AREAS COVERED
communications to engagement; BY THE COURSE: NB. Please also see
psychology of communication and Core modules: http://www.cipr.co.uk/courses/cip
the role and function of intranets. • Assessing internal r-internal-communication-diploma
communication
In some sessions, CIPR Internal • Change management and
Communications Diploma communication
students learn alongside CIPR • Applying advanced
Diploma and MSc Public Relations communication theory
students ensuring that you • Research project
benefit from sharing experiences
and developing a network CAREERS:
of colleagues. CIPR qualifications are recognised
as the benchmark for professional
QMU is the only Scottish institution practice in public relations by
to offer CIPR accredited PR employers in the private and public
programmes at undergraduate sectors. The CIPR Internal
and postgraduate level and to Communications Diploma helps
teach the CIPR Diploma and the participants to develop or diversify
CIPR Internal Communications their careers by fostering a
Diploma. strategic approach to internal
communications management.
INTERNATIONAL JOB
OPPORTUNITIES:
This qualification is recognised
worldwide.
46
PgDip
DURATION OF COURSE:
4 x 2 day sessions plus
project supervision during
Chartered Institute of May and June
OUTCOMES:
Public Relations Diploma PgDip and eligibility for full

membership of the CIPR.
Diploma graduates are
IF YOU WANT TO DEVELOP YOUR CAREER IN PUBLIC RELATIONS (PR), awarded 60 credits
THIS PROFESSIONALLY ACCREDITED COURSE DEVELOPS A STRATEGIC towards QMU’s MSc
Public Relations.
APPROACH TO PR MANAGEMENT AND FOCUSES ON ITS ROLE IN THE
ACHIEVEMENT OF BROADER ORGANISATIONAL OBJECTIVES.
QMU is one of three institutions STRUCTURE: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Or

in the UK originally selected by This course is taught in blocks and A postgraduate professional Four years’ relevant full-time
the Chartered Institute of Public you will only be required to attend qualification in a related discipline employment in public relations
Relations (CIPR) to teach the CIPR the university for four, two day (e.g. CIM Diploma), PLUS one and five GCSE passes, one
Diploma and remains the only sessions and one single ‘project’ year’s relevant full-time of which must be in English
Scottish centre. This course day between September and employment (or equivalent Language.
provides PR practitioners with March. This ‘block’ learning is very part-time employment) Plus, those whose first language
the knowledge and understanding convenient for those in full-time in public relations is not English must be able to
of theory and practice to develop employment as the classes take Or demonstrate proficiency in the
as effective and efficient place on Fridays and Saturdays. Degree in business/marketing/ language – spoken and written –
professionals. Individual supervision of reflective management/communication to an International Language
practice projects continues studies, PLUS one year’s relevant Testing System (IELTS) band
You will appreciate the practice through May and June. Further full-time employment in public score of 7.0 or above or
of public relations as a strategic information relations equivalent.
management function and will is available on the CIPR website Or If you are unsure whether or not
develop planning expertise as at www.cipr.co.uk Any other UK degree PLUS you meet the entry criteria please
well as being encouraged to two years’ relevant full-time email: qualifications@cipr.co.uk
analyse existing practice from TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: employment in public relations for further advice.
a critical perspective. You will Teaching involves lectures, Or
benefit from sharing experiences workshops, case study, Any other UK degree PLUS NCTJ ATTENDANCE:
and developing a professional group work and input from together with two years’ relevant 8 days attendance at QMU
network of colleagues in similar senior practitioners and QMU full-time employment in public between September and March.
situations. academies. Your performance relations Other teaching is delivered via
will be assessed through a Or WebCT (see page 19 for details
The CIPR developed this Diploma combination of examinations, NCTJ only PLUS either five years’ of WebCT).
to raise professional standards reports and projects. journalistic experience or three
and offer PR practitioners a years’ relevant full-time FOR MORE INFORMATION,
platform for continuous AREAS COVERED employment in public relations CONTACT:
professional development. BY THE COURSE: Or Michelle Terrell or Admissions
Core modules: Two years’ relevant full-time Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
You will be enrolled as a student • PR theory and practice employment in public relations, Email: mterrell@qmu.ac.uk
member of the CIPR and are (professional knowledge) and the CAM Advanced Diploma or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
eligible for full membership on • PR planning and management in Marketing Communication
graduation, depending on (vocational skills) Or Tel: (for international course
professional experience. • Personal skills and development The CIPR Advanced Certificate enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
Practitioners from a wide range (reflective practice) in public relations
of backgrounds study the Diploma. Or ACADEMIC DISABLED
Some are recent graduates, having CAREERS: LCCIEB 5 3rd Level subjects, STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
only worked in the industry for a The CIPR Diploma is recognised including PR, Marketing, Suzanne Schulz
short time, whilst others have many as the benchmark for professional Advertising, Principles & Practice Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
years’ professional experience and practice in public relations by of Management, PLUS two years’ Email: sschulz@qmu.ac.uk
want to refresh their thinking. employers in the private and public experience in public relations
sectors. It helps participants to
develop or diversify their careers by
fostering a strategic approach to
managing public relations, as well
as extending knowledge of areas
such as internal communications,
corporate culture and research.
INTERNATIONAL JOB
OPPORTUNITIES:
This qualification is recognised
worldwide.
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 1 year
OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgCert in Public
Public Relations Relations/PgDip in Public
Relations/MSc
THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP PUBLIC RELATIONS PROFESSIONALS
WHO POSSESS THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CRITICAL ABILITIES NEEDED TO
PERFORM AS SUCCESSFUL PRACTITIONERS IN TODAY’S FAST MOVING WORLD.
The MSc aims to produce Relations exempting them from ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
graduates who are capable of specified parts of the course (see An honours degree or equivalent You can also register as an
contributing as communication ‘Areas Covered by the Course’). from a relevant subject area associate student to study single
professionals to the strategic QMU is the only Scottish institution (e.g. Arts, Humanities or Social modules in areas of interest
management of commercial, to offer CIPR accredited Sciences). Students without or as part of your continuing
public or voluntary sector undergraduate and postgraduate traditional honours degrees may professional development
organisations. On the course you courses and to teach the CIPR be admitted (subject to interview) programme. The following MSc
will be able to develop a critical Diploma. if they have other relevant Public Relations modules are
understanding of the strategic qualifications and/or appropriate available on this basis:
roles and functions of the STRUCTURE: work experience. For students Communications Theory
professional communicator. You The programme is offered on a whose first language is not and PR Practice, Internal
will assess public relations as a modular full and part-time basis. English, IELTS 6.5 is required. Communications, Public Affairs,
management function and develop Full-time students are expected to For further details please International Public Relations and
critical knowledge and skills in attend six 4-6 day blocks during the contact the Course Leader Public Engagement and Dialogue.
some key areas of public relations year. Part-time students normally schalmers@qmu.ac.uk
practice. You will apply your attend no more than 4 shorter FOR MORE INFORMATION,
learning in a work-based blocks a year. All students complete ATTENDANCE: CONTACT:
environment and specialise in your a work based learning module By attendance at teaching blocks Sally Chalmers or Admissions
chosen area, undertaking in-depth which, for those who do not already at QMU. Some teaching via Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
research to further your learning work in a public relations role, WebCT. Email: schalmers@qmu.ac.uk
and contribute to the academic involves a 20 day placement. or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
body of work. Students also complete a
dissertation. ACADEMIC DISABLED
We recognise that students STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
wanting to study for an MSc have Work is set and contact maintained Suzanne Schulz
a range of starting points. We, between teaching blocks through Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
therefore, provide tailored support the internet. Access to QMU Email: sschulz@qmu.ac.uk
to ensure that the course enables learning resources is available off
them to learn in a way which is campus through an internet-based
most relevant to them. To find out remote desktop programme. Block AREAS COVERED CAREERS:
more about how the programme teaching is particularly beneficial for BY THE COURSE: As a CIPR accredited programme,
meets the needs of those wanting those who wish to study part-time Core modules: the MSc is benchmarked against
to start a career in PR, those who while working. It also enables • Critical reflections CIPR career progression
already work in the field who want students who live some distance on public relations* requirements. This means there
to enhance their practice, from Edinburgh, throughout the • Communications theory is a clear articulation between
international students and CIPR UK and abroad to study at QMU. and PR practice the course and developing your
(Chartered Institute of Public • Social research methods career. For students who are
Relations) Diploma graduates TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: • Internal communications already associate or full CIPR
visit our subject area page Students participate in a variety of • Strategic PR planning* members, the MSc counts
http://www.qmu.ac.uk/mcs/mcc/ teaching approaches which seek • Public affairs towards the Institute’s Continuing
CoursesPostGrad.htm#MscTop to engage them in the learning • Professional development Professional Development (CPD)
MSc Public Relations students are process. These include lectures, through work based learning programme.
eligible for student membership of seminars, case studies, group (*partial)
the CIPR and, on graduation, can work, student-led presentations, • Dissertation
upgrade their membership to full projects and research. Students
or associate status depending are assessed on the basis of *not required from CIPR Diploma
on professional experience. essays, analyses, proposals and graduates.
For students who are already planning documents, reflective
associate or full CIPR members, reports, public relations materials, Students who are already working
the MSc counts towards the online discussion submissions, can undertake their placement
Institute’s Continuing Professional research proposals and the with their existing employer and
Development (CPD) programme. dissertation. their dissertation can be focused
on a relevant project.
Students who have already been Some modules are taught jointly
awarded a CIPR Diploma receive with CIPR Diploma students.
45 credits towards the MSc Public
IQ
INSIDE QUEEN
MARGARET
“I DID LOTS OF RESEARCH

INTO PUBLIC RELATIONS
COURSES AND THE ONE
AT QMU CAME HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED TO ME.”
I had done an undergraduate degree communication advisor in the public When I returned to Norway there
in journalism at Napier University affairs department in an international was no problem getting a job in
and decided that an MSc in Public integrated energy company) whilst communications. In fact, my current
Relations was a natural progression: studying full-time and found the employer took me on principally due
I hoped to explore a new perspective workload challenging at times, but to my MSc PR from Queen Margaret
of human communication. Information managed thanks to a very flexible University – they especially appreciated
is a resource and one step towards employer and understandable that I had undergone a course-
leaning how to manage it, is examining programme leader at QMU. programme that, in depth, applied
the theoretical underpinnings. theoretic approaches to practical
The course has its strength in that the challenges in the field of PR. I was
I did lots of research into PR courses lecturers teaching on the course all soon put in charge of developing a
and the one at QMU came highly come from different backgrounds new communication strategy for the
recommended to me – it also meant ranging from those with an academic organisation and now find myself
that I didn’t have to leave Edinburgh, background to those with experience leading the entire implementation
where I had already built up a network from the public relations industry. process as communication director.
of good friends and colleagues. The diversity adds interesting
perspectives to the curriculum and
It is fair to say that the course is a has also contributed to close the Jan Gjerdevik
challenge. I worked full-time (as a gap between theory and practice. MSc Public Relations
49
Social Justice
Environmental Justice 52
Gender and Social Justice 53
Social Justice 54
Social Justice, Development and Health 55
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“FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS”
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MSc/PgCert/PgDip
DURATION OF COURSE:
Part-time: 24 months
OUTCOMES:
MSc/PgDip/PgCert
Environmental Justice
THIS COURSE IS AIMED AT PEOPLE ACTIVE, WORKING OR HOPING TO WORK IN THE
VOLUNTARY, REPRESENTATIVE AND PUBLIC SECTOR; PROFESSIONALS AND VOLUNTEERS IN
THESE SECTORS WHO WISH TO STRENGTHEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF ENVIRONMENTAL
JUSTICE; AND ACTIVISTS IN COMMUNITIES AND CAMPAIGNING ORGANISATIONS.
This new and innovative course can be studied on a full-time ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: of some modules on the basis
offers an opportunity to reflect or part-time basis. Four such Normally a degree is required of demand.
on the theory and practice of modules constitutes a for entry to this course, although
environmental justice, and in postgraduate certificate and applications are encouraged ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
particular how this relates eight modules constitutes from individuals without a degree You can also register as an
to sustainable development, public a postgraduate diploma. but who have experience of associate student to study single
health and issues of social justice For fulfilment of an MSc, you are professional or voluntary work modules in areas of interest.
in relation to class, race and required to study eight modules or activism in social justice
gender. The programme will and complete a Masters level issues, who are able to FOR MORE INFORMATION,
build on previous collaborations project, valued at 60 credits. demonstrate their ability to CONTACT:
between Queen Margaret study at postgraduate level Eurig Scandrett or Admissions
University and Friends of the TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: with appropriate support. Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
Earth Scotland, and will draw Teaching and learning will Email: escandrett@qmu.ac.uk
on the experience of participants, comprise of group work, ATTENDANCE: or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
professionals and activists in the participatory education, reflection By attendance at QMU.
field as well as academic theory on practice and independent and Some of the modules are Tel: (for international course
and research. collective learning. The student delivered through whole-day enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
and staff group will be a mixture blocks or through flexible
Students will be expected to be of committed graduates and workshops in order to enable ACADEMIC DISABLED
involved, as active citizens, in experienced practitioners who access by students at a distance STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
social or environmental justice will learn from one another as well from Edinburgh or with work and Eurig Scandrett
related activities in order to relate as the resources of the university. caring commitments. There may Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
theory to their practice and You may attend site visits and hear be some flexibility in delivery Email: escandrett@qmu.ac.uk
experience. The curriculum has guest speakers from social justice
been put together in collaboration campaigns. Students are invited
with experienced activists and to study, not as dispassionate • Social justice* – theoretical Plus:
social movement organisations. observers but as engaged citizens, resources from the social • Dissertation or project –
This course has been developed social activists and movement sciences for understanding An opportunity to conduct an
because practitioners and activists participants – in other words, social justice claims empirical or theoretical piece of
have expressed a need for serious practitioners in social justice. • Engaged praxis* – provides research, or a project connected
academic reflection on their work, Assessment methods are an opportunity to practice to the student’s own activism
and the requirement for university designed to be relevant to and reflect critically on tools or professional practice
academics to be accountable students’ context and include of participation and praxis
to movements for environmental strategy reports, projects, group • Social movements and protest – NB. Students wishing to complete
justice. Students are encouraged presentations and critical essays. theories of social change and a postgraduate diploma in
to learn from their own experience the role of social movements Environmental Justice are not
of injustice, of implementing policy AREAS COVERED • Researching diversity – reflection required to complete a dissertation
or campaigning for social and BY THE COURSE: and evaluation of a range of or project. Students wishing
environmental justice. In addition Core modules: epistemological, theoretical and to complete a postgraduate
to the opportunity for academic • Environmental justice* – the methodological approaches in certificate are required to complete
study, students will be equipped practices of environmental the analysis of social diversity only those modules marked with
with methods for critical justice movements, the justice an asterisk.
interrogation of theory in the light and health implications of global Plus:
of their own collective practice. environmental change and the 2 elective modules, which may CAREERS:
It is expected that the course will legacy of ecological debt be selected from the following This is a new course with a first
be of interest to students who are • Sustainable development in • Poverty and social exclusion presentation in September 2010
working or wish to work in the practice and theory – a critical • Gender justice: concepts so no data are available on job
public and social sectors, trades understanding of the impacts and claims progression. It is expected that
unions, voluntary and campaigning of human activities on the • Engendering policies the course will be of interest to
organisations or social enterprises, environment, to evaluate in and practice students who are working or wish
in the UK or abroad. theory and through conducting • Queer theory, gender to work in the public and social
an audit, the potential for and sexual politics sectors, trades unions, voluntary
STRUCTURE: sustainable development • Gender, health and and campaigning organisations
You will study a range of modules to address these development or social enterprises, in the UK
valued at 15 credits each which or from other suitable 15 credit or abroad.
modules offered by the university,
MSc/PgCert/PgDip
DURATION OF COURSE:
OUTCOMES:
Gender and Social Justice MSc/PgDip/PgCert
THIS NEW AND INNOVATIVE COURSE IS AIMED AT PEOPLE WORKING AND HOPING
TO WORK IN THE VOLUNTARY, REPRESENTATIVE AND PUBLIC SECTOR; INCLUDING
PROFESSIONALS AND VOLUNTEERS IN THESE SECTORS WHO WISH TO STRENGTHEN
THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF GENDER AND SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ACTIVISTS IN
COMMUNITIES AND CAMPAIGNING ORGANISATIONS.
The gendered nature of social STRUCTURE: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Edinburgh or with work and
justice is central to developments You will study a range of modules Normally a degree is required caring commitments. There may
in feminist practice and theory. valued at 15 credits each which for entry to this course, although be some flexibility in delivery
Claims and practices of social can be studied on a full-time applications are encouraged of some modules on the basis
justice have a gender dimension, or part-time basis. Four such from individuals without a degree of demand.
whether as demands for modules constitutes a but who have experience of
distribution and recognition postgraduate certificate and professional or voluntary work ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
equality between women and eight modules constitutes a or activism in gender justice, You can also register as an
men, how such practices are postgraduate diploma. For equal opportunities, violence associate student to study single
influenced by sexuality, or in the fulfilment of an MSc, you are against women or related social modules in areas of interest.
differential gendered impact of required to study eight modules justice issues, and who are able
developments which enhance or and complete a Masters level to demonstrate their ability to FOR MORE INFORMATION,
detract from social justice. With its project, valued at 60 credits. study at postgraduate level with CONTACT:
origins in the nineteenth century appropriate support. Students Eurig Scandrett or Admissions
women’s movement, QMU has TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: on this course will be expected Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
taken a longstanding interest in Teaching and learning will to be involved, as active citizens, Email: escandrett@qmu.ac.uk
issues of gender and social justice. comprise of group work, in feminist, gender related or or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
This course offers an opportunity participatory education, reflection social justice activities in order
to reflect on the theory and on practice and independent and to relate theory to their practice Tel: (for international course
practice of gender issues in social collective learning. The student and experience. enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
justice, including the relationships and staff group will be a mixture
between gender, sexuality and of committed graduates and ATTENDANCE: ACADEMIC DISABLED
other structural causes of injustice. experienced practitioners who will By attendance at QMU. STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
It will draw on the experience of learn from one another as well as Many of the modules are Eurig Scandrett
participants, professionals and the resources of the university. delivered through whole-day Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
activists in the field, as well as You may attend site visits and hear blocks to enable access by Email: escandrett@qmu.ac.uk
academic theory and research. guest speakers from social justice students at a distance from
The course has been developed campaigns. Students are invited
in collaboration with Scottish to study, not as dispassionate
Women’s Aid and explores social observers but as engaged citizens, • Social justice* – theoretical or
justice from the practice and social activists and movement resources from the social other relevant 15 credit modules
theory of various feminist and participants – in other words, sciences for understanding offered by the university
pro-feminist approaches. The practitioners in social justice. social justice claims
curriculum has been put together Assessment methods are • Engendering policies and Plus
by experienced activists, designed to be relevant to practice* – the relationships • Dissertation or project –
professionals and social students’ context and include between gender and its An opportunity to conduct an
movement organisations as strategy reports, projects, group reinforcement through sexuality empirical or theoretical piece of
well as university staff with presentations and critical essays. within the development and research, or a project connected
relevant interdisciplinary expertise. implementation of policy to the student’s own activism
This course has been developed AREAS COVERED • Gender, health and or professional practice
because practitioners and activists BY THE COURSE: development – provides a
have expressed a need for serious Core modules: critical approach to gender and NB. students wishing to complete
academic reflection on their work, • Engaged praxis – provides competency in gender sensitive a postgraduate diploma in Gender
and the requirement for university an opportunity to practice planning and practice in health and Social Justice are not required
academics to be accountable and reflect critically on tools and social development to complete a dissertation
to movements for social justice. of participation and praxis or project. Students wishing
Students are encouraged to learn • Gender justice: concepts and Plus to complete a postgraduate
from their own experience of claims – the key questions, 3 elective modules, which may certificate are required to
injustice, of implementing policy historical development and be selected from the following: complete only those modules
or campaigning for social justice. articulation of gender justice • Poverty and social exclusion marked with an asterisk.
In addition to the opportunity for • Researching diversity – reflection • Environmental justice
academic study, students will be and evaluation of a range of • Queer theory, gender CAREERS:
equipped with methods for critical epistemological, theoretical and and sexual politics See ‘Careers’ on page 54.
interrogation of theory in the light methodological approaches in • Social movements and protest
of their own collective practice. the analysis of social diversity • Sustainable development
in theory and practice
MSc/PgCert/PgDip
DURATION OF COURSE:
OUTCOMES:
MSc/PgDip/PgCert
Social Justice
THIS NEW AND INNOVATIVE COURSE IS AIMED AT PEOPLE WORKING OR HOPING TO
WORK IN THE VOLUNTARY, REPRESENTATIVE AND PUBLIC SECTOR; PROFESSIONALS AND
VOLUNTEERS IN THESE SECTORS WHO WISH TO STRENGTHEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING
OF SOCIAL JUSTICE; AND ACTIVISTS IN COMMUNITIES AND CAMPAIGNING ORGANISATIONS.
The quest for justice has been STRUCTURE: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
an enduring motivation for social You will study a range of modules Normally a degree is required You can also register as an
scientists’ attempts to understand valued at 15 credits each which for entry to this course, although associate student to study single
the social world. Claims for social can be studied on a full-time applications are encouraged modules in areas of interest.
justice emerge in multiple or part-time basis. Four such from individuals without a degree
community-, workplace- and modules constitutes a but who have experience of FOR MORE INFORMATION,
issue-based campaigns against postgraduate certificate and professional or voluntary work CONTACT:
poverty, violence against women, eight modules constitutes a or activism in social justice Eurig Scandrett or Admissions
racism, homophobia and self postgraduate diploma. For issues, who are able to Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
advocacy movements of disabled fulfilment of an MSc, you are demonstrate their ability to Email: escandrett@qmu.ac.uk
people, older people and survivors required to study eight modules study at postgraduate level or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
of abuse. At a global level and complete a Masters level with appropriate support.
movements for social justice are project, valued at 60 credits. Tel: (for international course
seen in response to the policies ATTENDANCE: enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
of neo-liberalism, inequalities TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: By attendance at QMU.
in access to resources and Teaching and learning will comprise Many of the modules are ACADEMIC DISABLED
international migration. of group work, participatory delivered through whole-day STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
education, reflection on practice blocks to enable access by Eurig Scandrett
Social justice must be understood and independent and collective students at a distance from Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
from the experiences and learning. The student and staff Edinburgh or with work and Email: escandrett@qmu.ac.uk
struggles of people who are group will be a mixture of caring commitments. There may
subject to injustices and those committed graduates and be some flexibility in delivery
who express solidarity. For that experienced practitioners who of some modules on the basis
reason, this MSc draws on the will learn from one another as well of demand.
work of campaigning and social as the resources of the university.
movement organisations in an You may attend site visits and hear
educational process of reflection guest speakers from social justice AREAS COVERED Plus:
and critical dialogue. campaigns. Students are invited BY THE COURSE: • Dissertation or project –
to study, not as dispassionate Whilst it is expected that most An opportunity to conduct an
This course has been developed observers but as engaged citizens, students will commence their empirical or theoretical piece of
because practitioners and activists social activists and movement studies in September 2011, it is research, or a project connected
have expressed a need for serious participants – in other words, possible to matriculate and start to the student’s own activism
academic reflection on their work, practitioners in social justice. programmes in semester 2 in or professional practice
and the requirement for university Assessment methods are January 2012.
academics to be accountable to designed to be relevant to Core modules: CAREERS:
movements for social justice. students’ context and include • Social justice – theoretical This is a new course with a first
Students are encouraged to learn strategy reports, projects, group resources from the social presentation in September 2010
from their own experience of presentations and critical essays. sciences for understanding so no data are available on job
injustice, of implementing policy social justice claims progression. It is expected that
or campaigning for social justice. • Engaged praxis – provides an the course will be of interest to
In addition to the opportunity for opportunity to practice and students who are working or wish
academic study, students will be reflect critically on tools of to work in the public and social
equipped with methods for critical participation and praxis sectors, trades unions, voluntary
interrogation of theory in the light • Social movements and protest – and campaigning organisations
of their own collective practice. theories of social change and or social enterprises, in the UK
the role of social movements or abroad.
This course is designed to • Researching diversity – reflection
maximise flexibility of choice whilst and evaluation of a range of
ensuring a core understanding of, epistemological, theoretical and
and critical reflection on social methodological approaches in
justice questions in all disciplines. the analysis of social diversity
54 For more information on fees and funding, please visit www.qmu.ak.uk/prospective_students/postgraduate/postgraduate_list.cfm and click on the course name.
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
MSc
Full-time: 1 year
Social Justice, Part-time: 2 – 5 years
PgDip
Development and Health Full-time: 2 semesters

PgCert
Full-time: 1 semester
THIS COURSE ATTRACTS SOCIAL SCIENCE GRADUATES, DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONERS,
CIVIL SOCIETY ACTIVISTS AND OTHERS WHO HAVE AN INTEREST IN ISSUES SUCH OUTCOMES:
AS SOCIAL JUSTICE, RIGHTS, EQUITY AND SOCIAL EXCLUSION AND THEIR EFFECTS MSc
ON THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF PEOPLE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.
The World Summit on Social AREAS COVERED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
Development (WSSD) made BY THE COURSE: Honours degree or diploma, CONTACT:
explicit the clear links between Core modules: preferably in a health-related Kyoko Jardine
social development and social • Social justice (Semester 2) area. Diplomates should have or Admissions
justice. The Summit Declaration • Social development policy completed the final exam of a Tel: +44 (0)131 474 000
stated unequivocally that social and practice professional body. Applicants Email: int-health@qmu.ac.uk
development and social justice • International health from other backgrounds (eg social or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
are interdependent and that and social policy science, social anthropology)
governments and organisations • Health-related research are also welcomed, if they can ACADEMIC DISABLED
undertaking the ‘common pursuit • Research design and planning demonstrate understanding STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
of social development’ must aim at /experience of health issues. Oonagh O’Brien
“social justice, solidarity, harmony Plus, one from either Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
and equality within and among • International public health ATTENDANCE: Email: oobrien@qmu.ac.uk
countries” (WSSD, 1995). They • Health systems By attendance at QMU.
argued that “social development
and social justice are indispensable Elective modules:
INTERNATIONAL JOB • Leading change
for the achievement and Two from the following modules
OPPORTUNITIES: • Participatory appraisal
maintenance of peace • Environmental justice
Former IIHD students work as and evaluation
and security.” • Gender, health and
Health advisors at SC-UK and • Policy and practice in complex
development
Oxfam UK; programme officers emergencies
The overall aim of this course, • HIV and development
at RTM International; Deputy • Project design
offered by IIHD* at QMU, is to • Independent study
Country Coordinator for Action and management
enable its graduates to work • Participatory appraisal
against Hunger; Ministry of • Psychosocial interventions
effectively at a senior level to and evaluation
Health, director Clinical Services, with war-affected populations
advocate for social justice for • Policy and practice in complex
Business Coalition against AIDS; • Psychosocial interventions
and promote the well-being of emergencies
Assistance for Muslim women with war-affected populations
disadvantaged, excluded and • Project design and
experiencing family violence; (distance)
vulnerable populations in a variety management
WHO interships. Others embark • Sexual and reproductive health
of contexts. • Psychosocial interventions
on their PhD studies. • Social development policy
with war-affected populations
and practice
Specifically, the course will give • Psychosocial interventions
SHORT COURSES: • Strategic human resources
students the opportunity to: with war-affected populations
We also offer short courses for health
• undertake advanced study of (distance)
in the following subjects: • Workforce planning
social justice, development and • Sexual and reproductive health
• Environmental justice • Workforce management
health interactions, drawing on a
• Gender, health and
range of related disciplines such Plus
development These courses are delivered by
as anthropology, economics, • Dissertation, project or research
• Health economics the Institute for International
epidemiology, health policy, proposal (MSc only)
• Health systems Health and Development (IIHD)
management studies,
• HIV and development at QMU. IIHD also offers other
psychology, public health *IIHD – Institute for International
• Independent study courses listed on pages 98-105.
and sociology; Health and Development.
• International health
• engage in debates examining
and social policy
current and future trends
• International public health
affecting the health and social
well-being of disadvantaged,
excluded and vulnerable CAREERS: human resource manager; donor
populations; As a graduate you will be well agency health advisor and a
• engage critically and reflexively equipped as an international health variety of advanced positions
in a range of social bodies as practitioner or as a senior health within home ministries and
both professionals and citizens; manager or policy maker in a educational institutions.
• enhance their lifelong learning developing country or one in
and personal development skills. economic transition. Graduates
of the course have attained such
positions as: health programme
manager; project consultant;
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HEALTH
“QMU CAME HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FROM FRIENDS,
ESPECIALLY IN THE FACT THAT CLASSES ARE SMALLER
AND THERE IS MORE ONE-TO-ONE LECTURER CONTACT
THAN A LOT OF OTHER UNIVERSITIES.”
MSc Art Psychotherapy (International) 58 Public Health Practice 87

Audiology (Pre-Registration) 59 Radiotherapy 88
Rehabilitative Audiology (Post-Registration) 60 Radiotherapy and Oncology 89
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 61 Speech and Language Therapy 90
Dance Movement Psychotherapy 62 Transactional Analysis Counselling/
Diabetes 63 Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy 91
Diabetes Case Study 64
Dietetics 65
Health Psychology 66
Health Psychology Case Study 67
Professional Doctorate –
Health Psychology 68
I had completed an honours degree in Neuroscience at Glasgow
Professional Doctorate – University and, although I was still interested in health, I decided
Health and Social Sciences 69 I didn’t want to work in a medical environment and would prefer to
use my scientific knowledge in a more creative preventative role.
Mammography 70
Music Therapy (Nordoff Robbins) 71 I found the nutrition aspects of health very interesting and I originally
Music Therapy (Nordoff Robbins) Case Study 72 looked into studying dietetics. However, I wanted to work towards
preventing nutrition-related illness in populations and the MSc Public
Nursing 73
Health Nutrition course at QMU was more tailored to this and really
Community Health Nursing 75 attracted me.
Occupational Therapy (Post-Registration) 76
QMU came highly recommended from friends, especially in the fact that
Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) 77 classes are smaller and there is more one to one lecturer contact than
Palliative Care 78 a lot of other universities. The course was really enjoyable and support
Physiotherapy (Full-time route) 79 was there whenever I needed it.
Physiotherapy (Part-time route) 80 I am currently working on secondment as a Food and Health

Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) 81 Development Officer with West Lothian Community Health and Care
Partnership. I’m also back at QMU studying part-time for a Professional
Podiatric Medicine 82
Doctorate – Health and Social Sciences (see page 67).
Theory of Podiatric Surgery 83
Podiatry 84 Rhona Archibald
Public Health Nutrition 86 Msc Public Health Nutrition (see page 86)
56
“HUNGRY FOR SUCCESS?”
IQ
INSIDE
QUEEN MARGARET
57
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 2 years
MSc Art Psychotherapy Part-time: 3 – 4 years

OUTCOMES:
International MSc
(International) Art Psychotherapy
THE DISCIPLINE OF ART PSYCHOTHERAPY DRAWS UPON THE VISUAL ARTS,

PSYCHOTHERAPY AND PSYCHOLOGY AND IS APPLIED WITHIN PSYCHIATRY,
SPECIAL EDUCATION, SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR.
PSYCHOARTS THERAPISTS WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS AND COMMUNITIES.
Art psychotherapists enable clients TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: OTHER:
to access their own image-making The main forms of assessment are • A bachelor degree or equivalent A satisfactory criminal records
abilities. The therapist and their essays, reports and presentations. in the area of the visual arts check will be required.
client jointly explore the meaning of supported by a portfolio of art Applications received before 31
the process and image/art object AREAS COVERED work in any media. Degrees in January 2011 will be given priority.
in the light of personal experiences BY THE COURSE: subjects such as psychology, Please note that we cannot
and/ or interpersonal relationships Included in the course content is: social work, nursing, education guarantee to consider applications
that may sometimes be distressing • Therapeutic skills and practice etc will be considered if received after this date.
or troubling. The aim is to facilitate • Interpersonal learning supported by a substantial
the intra-personal and interpersonal workshops and art-based portfolio of art work. FOR MORE INFORMATION,
communication of experiences research • A minimum of one year’s CONTACT:
that the client may initially find • Art psychotherapy theory experience of work in a caring Dr Jane Burns or Admissions
difficulty in discussing verbally. and practice capacity or equivalent. Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
The art psychotherapist’s task is • Pre-registration research • Some experience of personal Email:jburns@qmu.ac.uk
to support processes of emotional methods art psychotherapy or or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
integration by providing a safe, • Art psychotherapy and psychotherapy, or experiential
reliable and containing therapeutic contemporary applications workshops in art therapy, Tel: (for international course
environment within which the client • Interpersonal learning group psychotherapy or the creative enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
can create and use art making to and group theory therapies, is desirable.
develop insight and effect change. • Clinical project ACADEMIC DISABLED
ATTENDANCE: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
The course aims to integrate The course meets the By attendance at QMU. Alister Landrock
learning across the theoretical, requirements of the Health Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
experiential and practical aspects Professions Council Standards Email: alandrock@qmu.ac.uk
of the training. It places the of Proficiency for Art Therapists.
student at the heart of the learning The award of International MSc
process encouraging individual in Art Psychotherapy carries CAREERS: INTERNATIONAL JOB
responsibility for learning. As 240 credits/120 European Credits Graduates are eligible for OPPORTUNITIES:
students are mature graduates which are transferable across recognition by the Health Outside the UK, graduates have
with many life skills and diverse Europe. Professions Council as Registered gone on to promote the health and
work experience, the student Arts Therapists (Art) and are welfare of patients in developing
cohort is regarded as a resource The content covers: eligible for full membership of countries. The course has many
for peer learning and skills sharing. • Psychoanalytic and BAAT (British Association of Art international links including
In this course, emphasis is placed psychodynamic approaches Therapists). Art psychotherapists Erasmus agreements with
equally on academic studies, to art psychotherapy work with a wide range of clients Germany, the Nederlands
experiential learning and • Research methodologies and communities, individually and Estonia. Queen Margaret
supervised placements. • Biomedical, psychological or with groups, within the public University has been a member of
and social issues in art and private sectors throughout ECArTE (European Consortium of
STRUCTURE: psychotherapy the World. Art Therapy Educators) since 1997
The course can be studied on • Studio practice and has a teaching and research
a full-time or part-time basis. • Group-work and group theory agreement with the University
Studying full-time normally involves • Art based Inter-personal of Chile.
4 modules in Year One and three Learning workshops and groups
modules in Year Two (one of which • 120 days supervised placement
is the research based Clinical • Art based research
Project). The part-time route takes
place over 3 or 4 years. Students
are required to engage in their own
personal psychotherapy on a
weekly basis throughout the
duration of the course.
MSc/PgDip
DURATION OF COURSE:
PgDip: Full-time: 2 years
MSc: Full-time: 2.5 years
OUTCOMES:
PgDip/MSc
Audiology (Pre-Registration)
THIS COURSE WILL APPEAL TO PEOPLE WITH AN HONOURS DEGREE
(OR EQUIVALENT) WISHING TO CHANGE CAREER.
Audiologists work with patients to AREAS COVERED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
identify and assess hearing and/or BY THE COURSE: A typical entry is a First or Second Students whose first language
balance disorders, recommending The clinical studies area is central Class Honours degree in a is not English must provide
and providing appropriate and includes clinical skills science or related subject (e.g. evidence of English language
rehabilitation and management. development and block clinical mathematics, physics, biological proficiency of IELTS 7 or
placements in each year and sciences, psychology, linguistics, equivalent (with no element
In the current economic climate, between both years of the course. speech language therapy). below 6.5).
where redundancies are rife, this Students rotate through 34 weeks Students whose first language is
course enables people who of placements. not English must provide OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
already hold a degree in a science evidence of English language A satisfactory criminal records
or related area to change career in Clinical work is underpinned proficiency of IELTS 7 or check will be required.
a short space of time. There is also by modules in: equivalent (with no element below
currently a shortage of audiologists • Clinical audiological studies 6.5). The Pre registration ATTENDANCE:
in the UK (especially in Scotland), • Communication studies PgDip/MSc in Audiology provides At QMU and on placement.
so job opportunities for • Psychology international students with
audiologists are good. • Biological sciences eligibility to register with the FOR MORE INFORMATION,
Registration Council for Clinical CONTACT:
STRUCTURE: Plus Physiologists (RCCP) in the Lizanne Steenkamp
The course is modular and can be • Dissertation (MSc only) United Kingdom. or Admissions
studied on a full-time basis only. Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
The MSc/PgDip leads to eligibility CAREERS: If you are interested in this Email: lsteenkamp@qmu.ac.uk
to register as an audiologist with Graduates may work within the course please contact Lizanne or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
the Registration Council for Clinical National Health Service and private Steenkamp with further
Physiologists (RCCP) in the UK. sector. There are also career information about your previous ACADEMIC DISABLED
opportunities for research in studies or experience as we look STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
The course is delivered at QMU universities and research institutes. at each application individually. School Office for Speech
with placements in hospitals and Hearing Sciences
throughout Scotland, the north TYPICAL ENTRY: Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
of England and Northern Ireland. A First or Second Class Honours
degree in a Science or a relevant,
related subject.
MSc/PgDip
DURATION OF COURSE:
PgDip: Full-time: 2 years
Rehabilitative Audiology MSc: Full-time: 2.5 years

A part-time route
is available
(Post-Registration) OUTCOMES:
PgDip/MSc
THIS COURSE WILL FOCUS ON PROVIDING THE CLINICAL AUDIOLOGIST WITH
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN ADULT AND PAEDIATRIC AURAL REHABILITATION.
In 2003 the Scottish Government STRUCTURE: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

introduced the “Modernising The course is modular and can A typical entry is a First or Second International students interested
Audiological Services” project be studied on a full-time or Class Honours degree in in registering and working as
with the aim of improving patient part-time basis. Audiology Audiologists in the UK need to
access to digital hearing aids and Or contact the RCCP (Registration
audiological services in the NHS. AREAS COVERED A relevant professional Council for Clinical Physiologists,
With the advances in Audiology BY THE COURSE: qualification PLUS 3 years post www.rccp.co.uk) to determine
came the realisation that it is no The course will consist of modules qualified Audiological experience eligibility.
longer just about providing access focusing on: PLUS a Continuing Professional
to sound and communication • Tinnitus and hyperacusis Development (CPD) Portfolio. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
but more about measuring the • Counselling Each application will be A satisfactory criminal records
outcome for the individual and • Research methods considered individually. check will be required.
how the individual experiences • Paediatric aural rehabilitation Students whose first language
the process. (including diagnostic is not English must provide ATTENDANCE:
assessment) evidence of English language Online modules and
This course is suitable for • Adult aural rehabilitation proficiency of IELTS 7 or assessment – Full or part-time
Audiologists from a wide range of (including diagnostic equivalent (with no element registration is available.
clinical settings who are interested assessment and service below 6.5).
in Aural Rehabilitation. Its flexible management) FOR MORE INFORMATION,
nature allows full or part-time If you are interested in this CONTACT:
registration. The course aims to Plus course please contact Christine Christine DePlacido
create an intellectually stimulating • Dissertation (MSc only) DePlacido with further information Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
opportunity for you to develop about your previous studies or Email: cdeplacido@qmu.ac.uk
academic knowledge and research CAREERS: experience as we look at each
skills that will enhance your practice Graduates may work within the application individually. ACADEMIC DISABLED
in Rehabilitation Audiology. National Health Service and private STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
sector. There are also career TYPICAL ENTRY: School Office for Speech
This course is suitable for opportunities for research in A First or Second Class Honours and Hearing Sciences
international, UK and local Universities and Research degree in Audiology or a relevant Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
Audiologists who wish to develop Institutes. professional qualification PLUS 3
knowledge of the evidence base years post qualified Audiological
in practice and to further develop experience PLUS a Continuing
critical thinking, clinical reasoning Professional Development (CPD)
and research knowledge. Portfolio.
Placements are not required, but
a clinical environment would be
beneficial. It will be delivered and
supported in an online environment
allowing distance learning.
60
MSc/PgDip/PgCert
DURATION OF COURSE:
See ‘Structure’ below.
OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (CBT) IS THE MODEL OF PSYCHOTHERAPY
MOST TESTED BY RESEARCH TRIALS FOR A RANGE OF MENTAL AND EVEN
PHYSICAL DISORDERS, RANGING FROM DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND PHOBIAS
TO EATING DISORDERS, SCHIZOPHRENIA AND CHRONIC PAIN.
This course, which is delivered by This course will help you refine ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
staff of NHS Lothian and Greater your CBT skills, empower you to PgCert: Honours degree or CONTACT:
Glasgow, is aimed at healthcare use the model in a range of clinical equivalent, plus mental health Elizabeth Shearer/Sarah Winkler,
professionals interested in situations, and focus on the qualification. Programme Administrators
delivering CBT in clinical settings. development of a respectful Non-standard entrants will Tel: 0131 537 6932/6931
The course will provide sufficient and pro-active relationship with be considered if they can E-mail:
theoretical and skills training patients. The Therapeutic Alliance demonstrate that they have elizabeth.shearer@nhslothian.
so that you can apply to be is central to the delivery of CBT the necessary work-based scot.nhs.uk/
accredited by the BABCP (British and the course will teach you experience, skills and aptitude. sarah.winkler@nhslothian.
Association for Behavioural and to forge a positive collaborative Applicants will be expected to be scot.nhs.uk
Cognitive Psychotherapies) relationship with patients as a familiar with individual casework, Web:
in due course. means of improving and maintaining history-taking and case load www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
the patient’s mental health. management. ourservices/soscog/default.asp
Healthcare professionals or
are increasingly required STRUCTURE: PgDip: Applicants will have Admissions
to demonstrate a flexible, The course is modular and successfully completed the Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
multidisciplinary approach to is studied on a part-time basis. PgCert or its equivalent. Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
make the best use of skills and A caseload of patients suitable
resources. The NHS actively for CBT is essential and you will MSc: Applicants will have Tel: (for international course
promotes provision of evidence- be expected to continue working successfully completed the enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
based management. CBT is the in the healthcare setting whilst PgDip and obtained a module
evidence-based psychotherapy undertaking this course. You will average of 60%. ACADEMIC DISABLED
par excellence. It can be effective be expected to have at least a STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
as a stand-alone treatment and year’s experience of caseload Elizabeth Shearer/Sarah Winkler
can also be used in conjunction management to achieve the
with other medical or psychological PgCert, you will complete four
treatments. The model is versatile modules over one year. You can AREAS COVERED CAREERS:
and creative and its techniques then apply for a place on the BY THE COURSE: This course is only available to
can be used selectively in general PgDip, which is achieved by Core modules (PgCert only): people who are already employed
medical, psychological and nursing completing a further four modules. • Principles of cognitive as healthcare professionals.
practice, as well as informing whole After completing these eight behavioural therapy Health services across the country
courses of integrated treatment. modules, you may apply for entry (modules 1-3) recognise that there is a growing
to MSc level if you have achieved • CBT for Anxiety and Depression demand for therapists specifically
The course in Cognitive 60% average over modules the (module 4) trained in this field. This course
Behavioural Therapy is a first eight modules. The PgCert, may provide a means by which
multidisciplinary postgraduate which runs every two years, Core modules (PgDip only): you, the healthcare professional,
modular programme. It is designed is part-time, day release, one day • Research skills in CBT can develop your career and the
to meet the professional and per week from September to June. (module 5) service you provide.
academic needs of professionals The PgDip which runs every two • Advanced CBT for anxiety
working in a healthcare setting, years alternating with the PgCert disorders (module 6)
who hold posts in areas including and is again part-time, day release • Advanced CBT for depression
psychiatry, clinical and forensic one day per week. The course (module 7)
psychology, occupational therapy, runs for nine months. Students • Introduction to complex
social work and nursing. General on the Masters course attend adaptation of CBT (module 8)
Medical Practitioners have also a clinical placement one day
been accepted on to the course. per week. Core module (MSc only)
• One year specialist clinical
placement – including the
submission of 2 therapy audio
recordings, 1 case study and
culminating in the submission
of a dissertation (10 – 12,000
words) of a research project
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 2 years
Dance Movement Part-time: 3 years

OUTCOMES:
MSc
Psychotherapy
(THE FIELD IS ALSO KNOWN AS ‘DANCE MOVEMENT THERAPY’)
THIS IS THE FIRST QUALIFYING COURSE IN DANCE MOVEMENT PSYCHOTHERAPY
IN SCOTLAND AND THE FIRST MSC PROGRAMME IN DANCE MOVEMENT
PSYCHOTHERAPY IN THE UK.
Dance Movement Psychotherapy • encourage graduates to ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: placement in statutory services
is a movement-based therapy recognise the value of life-long This course seeks students to work with children and other
in which the client-therapist personal/professional with a personal maturity vulnerable clients. This requires
relationship plays a central role. development commensurate with the an application to the Criminal
The professional Association for expectations of a professional Records Bureau for an enhanced
Dance Movement Psychotherapy The course places equal emphasis education. Successful applicants disclosure.
UK defines the field as: ‘the on academic studies, experiential will have to meet the following
psychotherapeutic use of learning and supervised clinical entry requirements: ATTENDANCE:
movement and dance through placements, and encourages • an undergraduate degree By attendance at QMU and
which a person can engage students to integrate all in relevant field of study external placement.
creatively in a process to further components through dance or equivalent;
their emotional, cognitive, physical and movement work in order • continuous experience of at SELECTION PROCEDURES:
and social integration’ (ADMP to achieve a comprehensive least one dance or movement Applicants are expected to
UK, 2007 p1). learning experience. form for a period of two attend a face-to-face interview
years and exposure to, and and a movement audition.
The practice of Dance Movement STRUCTURE: experience of, a variety of Interview/auditions will take place
Psychotherapy is restricted to The course can be studied on a dance and movement forms; – on specific dates, most likely in
registered practitioners who full-time or a part-time basis. In all an ability to improvise with February, April and June. For
work with individuals and groups, cases, there is an expectation for confidence, use movement those applying from outside the
predominantly in education, students to attend sessions at the creatively, expressively and UK who are unable to attend
health, prisons, social services University as well as engage in symbolically as well as relate interview/auditions, face to face
and other community-based clinical placement. Placements are and communicate through contact can be replaced with
settings (eg voluntary and private located in at least two contrasting movement in both dyadic a telephone interview and a
organisations). Dance Movement settings. Personal therapy is an and group interactions; DVD/video recording of the
Psychotherapy is provided to a additional requirement for the • at least one year’s relevant applicant’s movement work.
wide range of clients of all ages. It whole duration of the programme. practical work experience Further information will become
is a treatment modality for people Student-centred learning and (voluntary or paid); available on application.
who are emotionally distressed, independent study is a key
who experience physical or mental feature of this programme. Applicants will benefit from FOR MORE INFORMATION,
illness, and for those with physical seeking practical experience CONTACT:
and/or cognitive impairment as AREAS COVERED of Dance Movement Dr Vicky Karkou or Admissions
well as people who seek personal BY THE COURSE: Psycho/therapy through Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
growth. During the course of the study, the workshops or foundation Email: vkarkou@qmu.ac.uk
following areas will be covered: courses. Background reading or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
The MSc Dance Movement • Historical and contemporary and experience of personal
Psychotherapy at Queen Margaret approaches and therapy will offer valuable Tel: (for international course
University is a course with an philosophical/psychotherapeutic insight into the profession. enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
international ethos that aims to: underpinnings
• facilitate students in their • Biopsychosocial perspectives OTHER: ACADEMIC DISABLED
development of culturally- to working with different client Successful applicants must STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
sensitive Dance Movement groups and critical appraisal comply with the terms of the Alister Landrock
Psychotherapy skills, techniques of relevant literature Rehabilitation of Offenders Act Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
and approaches including the • Advanced dance movement (1974) for the purposes of clinical Email: alandrock@qmu.ac.uk
use of advanced movement psychotherapy skills and
observation and analysis tools movement observation
• enable graduates, through • Applied research methods TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: CAREERS:
reflective practice, to make • Anatomy and physiology Teaching will take place in the form Graduates will be eligible for
sound clinical decisions and • Supervised clinical practice of lectures, seminars, workshops registration with ADMP UK and
offer appropriate justifications for (placement) and experiential work. There will will receive a licence to practice.
these decisions which are firmly be both summative and formative
rooted in principles of evidence assessments that include written
based practice and responsive assignments, presentations and
to diverse client needs creative performance.
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
MSc: Full-time: 1 year
PgDip: Full-time: 1 year
Diabetes OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgDip/MSc
THIS COURSE IS FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS,
PHARMACISTS, NURSES AND DOCTORS AND CAN BE
DELIVERED ENTIRELY BY DISTANCE LEARNING.
Diabetes is becoming an AREAS COVERED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,

increasingly common condition BY THE COURSE: An honours degree or equivalent CONTACT:
amongst every population • Clinical advances in diabetes in a health or health-related Dr Tom Carline or Admissions
group, both in the developed • Pharmacology and immunology discipline with an involvement Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
and developing countries. It has of diabetes in diabetes care. Email: tcarline@qmu.ac.uk
a major impact on the physical, • Epidemiology or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
psychological and general wellbeing • Nutritional management ATTENDANCE:
of individuals and their families. It of diabetes By attendance at QMU, by Tel: (for international course
can lead to disabilities, for example • Evidence-based practice distance learning, or a mix enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
blindness, chronic morbidity and • Promoting health through of both.
mortality through heart disease, the diabetes team ACADEMIC DISABLED
stroke and renal failure. Yet, there • Psychology ASSOCIATE STUDENT: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
is evidence that effective treatment You can also register as an Dr Tom Carline
can increase life expectancy, Core modules: associate student to study single
reduce the risk of complications • Evaluation of diabetes modules in areas of interest.
and even delay or prevent onset. and developing practice
• Health psychology and diabetes
This course will prepare you to • Prevention and management INTERNATIONAL JOB
take an evidence-based approach of diabetes complications OPPORTUNITIES:
to diabetic care and will allow you • Management of diabetes Outwith the UK, graduates of this
to specialise in an area of your care services course have gone on to promote
choice. It has been developed with the health, nutrition and welfare
clinical colleagues and blends the Elective modules may include: of patients in less developed
theoretical perspectives with • Tissue visibility countries. Our MSc Diabetes
practicalities of implementing an • Evidence-based practice course aims to develop the
effective diabetic care programme. scientific basis for improvement
Plus in diabetes clinical practice and
This course emphasises the • Dissertation (MSc only) public health using robust
effective use of multidisciplinary epidemological, laboratory and
teams in problem solving and CAREERS: social science methodologies.
patient care. Career prospects on completion Graduates of this course have also
of the course are likely to be within taken up PhD research posts.
STRUCTURE: specialist teams, either within the
This course is modular and can acute or primary care sector.
be studied on a full-time or Opportunities also exist
part-time basis. It can be studied internationally. The new Diabetes
entirely at QMU, entirely by National Service Framework
distance learning, or a mix Standards, will also influence
of both for your convenience. the services provided to diabetics.
Studying full-time, you will normally Graduates of this course will be
undertake four modules in semester in an excellent position to lead
one and four modules in semester specialist multi-professional teams.
two, and complete a dissertation There will also be opportunities
(MSc only). Students attend hospital in education and pharmaceutical
visits with consultant physicians, industries. Graduates may also
consultant surgeons and other like to apply for study at higher
diabetes specialists. degree (MPhil or PhD).
The part-time route is more

flexible. The course is based at
QMU, but there is opportunity to
study the international dimension
of diabetes and apply the
principles to care in developing
countries.
IQ
INSIDE QUEEN
MARGARET
“QUEEN MARGARET
UNIVERSITY ON THE WHOLE
WAS VERY SUPPORTIVE
AND ENCOURAGING
THROUGHOUT MSc
PROGRAMME.”
Before coming to QMU, I had studied and to continually strive through of diabetes and developing practice
and worked in my home country educational innovation to improve and complication of diabetes. I also
of Pakistan. I went to the University the clinical practice. I kept up-to-date used Excel 2007, SPSS v. 16.1 and
of Karachi, where I did a MBBS with the latest research and work in Revman 5.0 for statistical analysis of
(Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of medicine, especially diabetes and data in trials and meta-analysis. After
Surgery). My first job on graduation cardiology, by reading online versions the completion of research modules
was as House Officer (Medicine/ of different journals and also attending and metanalysis, I had a greater
Surgery) at Jinnah Postgraduate different seminars & workshops. understanding of randomised control
Medical Centre in Karachi. After that, I realised that, as a clinician, I could trials, ICH-GCP requirements, ethical
I worked as a Medical Officer at provide services to the limited approval and protocol requirements
Sheheryar Hospital, then as a population but, in contrast as a for conducting trials.
Resident Medical Officer at the researcher, I could serve a wider
National Institute of Cardiovascular population. Due to my lack of research I owe much gratitude to Dr Thomas
Diseases. In September 2006, knowledge and skills, I decided to get Carline, my supervisor and
I moved to the UK and studied for advanced research-based knowledge programme leader, for his support
a PgDip Health Care Management in the field of medicine and I decided and advice during course work and
at the College of Professional and to go to QMU. planning, searching and analysis
Management Studies, Essex. I came of the data for master dissertation.
to QMU in October 2007 to begin I decided to come to Edinburgh as it Queen Margaret University on the
a MSc Diabetes. is one of the most beautiful, exciting whole was very supportive and
and developed city which is famous encouraging throughout MSc
Throughout my clinical experience at for postgraduate medical education programme. I am now studying for
the tertiary centre, I was fortunate to all over the world. And, after getting a a PhD at QMU – my research title
be able to provide for many needs qualification from QMU, I believe that is ‘The role of haematological markers
and I have continually experienced many jobs and career opportunities and factors in predicting fistula
the fulfilment that comes from will open for me. Quarterly planned maturation in diabetic patients with
working to help others improve workshops and lectures from NHS renal failure: an exploratory study’.
in their understanding and skill. My consultants and management care
experience of working in a hospital personnel was an excellent part of
convinced me of the fundamental the course and enabled me to get
importance of achieving optimal involved in latest practice and
congruence between what clinicians developments in the healthcare
must do in practice and the learning system. On the course I gained
that must be fostered in their clinical advanced research-based knowledge
practice. To this end, I have attempted from a variety of modules: diabetes Muhammad Asadullah
to become involved as a learner at health psychology, research methods, Siddiqui
every level of health science education health care management, evaluation MSc Diabetes
64
PgDip/MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
PgDip:
Full-time: 1 year 8 months
MSc:
Full-time: 1 year 10 months
Dietetics OUTCOMES:
PgDip or MSc with
eligibility to apply for
THIS COURSE IS FOR GRADUATES OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
registration as a dietitian
WHO WANT TO EXTEND THEIR STUDIES INTO THE PROFESSIONAL with the Health Professions
FIELD OF DIETETICS AND LEADS TO ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR Council (HPC)
REGISTRATION WITH THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL.
Dietetics is the management TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: OTHER:

of diseases that are amenable The emphasis is on independent A good honours degree (normally A satisfactory enhanced criminal
to dietary intervention and the problem-based learning where an upper second class honours records check will be required.
prevention of nutrition related your previous knowledge and skills degree, or above) that includes
disorders. A dietitian influences are used to develop your new significant emphasis on human FOR MORE INFORMATION,
food selection and eating behaviour subject areas. Learning activities biochemistry and physiology. CONTACT:
of an individual based on specific are guided using web-based Students whose first language is Douglas McBean or Admissions
nutritional or food requirements. intranet materials. not English, must provide Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
This course takes you through evidence of English language Email: dmcbean@qmu.ac.uk
a clinical and health promotion- AREAS COVERED proficiency of IELTS 7 or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
focused course and includes BY THE COURSE: or equivalent.
three blocks of integrated practice Core modules: Tel: (for international course
placements within a hospital and/or • Food and nutrition NB. The deadline for receipt enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
primary care settings. Successful • Principles of nutrition science of applications for this course
students will be eligible to apply to • Clinical sciences is 31st January 2011. ACADEMIC DISABLED
the Health Professions Council for • Therapeutic interventions STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
Registration as a dietitian. • Professional studies ATTENDANCE: Douglas McBean
• Professional practice By attendance at QMU and
STRUCTURE: • Evaluation of practice on placement.
The course is modular and • Pharmacology and
normally studied on a full-time pharmacogenetics ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
basis. Studying full-time, you will • Practice placements You can also register as an
normally undertake four modules associate student to study single
in semester one and four modules Plus modules in areas of interest.
in semester two, and complete a • Dissertation (MSc only)
dissertation (MSc only). A part-time
route may be available; however CAREERS:
practice placements are currently Career prospects on completion
only offered on a full-time basis. of the course are varied. Most
graduates are expected to work
The course is based at QMU but is within the National Health Service
integrated with periods of practical as dietitians. Others will work in
training. Semester one and health education, health promotion,
semester two are taught general practice, private healthcare
programmes of study with heavy and government advisory posts.
emphasis on ‘student-centred’ Opportunities also exist in the food
learning. Semester three and and pharmaceutical industries
semester four are spent in practice in, for example:
placements (predominately in • food labelling;
Scotland) with ‘touchdown’ • nutrient profiling;
consolidation tutorials at QMU • product and recipe
between placements. Semester development;
five is entirely devoted to the • product evaluation and
execution and assessment of a • special diet foods
Masters Project or Dissertation
(MSc only). Some graduates may apply for the
opportunity to study for a higher
degree (MPhil or PhD).
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 1 year
OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Health Psychology
THE MSC IN HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH THE
OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE AND DEVELOP A DEEP KNOWLEDGE
OF THE APPLICATION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORY AND RESEARCH
TECHNIQUES TO HEALTH, ILLNESS AND HEALTH CARE.
Health psychology addresses STRUCTURE: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ASSOCIATE STUDENT:

issues such as: ‘What factors The course is modular and can be A first degree in psychology You can also register as an
influence health behaviour?’; ‘Why studied on a full-time or part-time (upper second or first class) with associate student to study single
do some people take risks with basis. By studying full-time, you eligibility for the Graduate Basis modules in areas of interest.
their health?’; ‘What are the effects will normally study four modules for Chartered Membership (GBC)
of stress on patients and on their in semester one and four modules with the British Psychological FOR MORE INFORMATION,
carers?’; ‘What influences in semester two, and complete Society. CONTACT:
adaptation to chronic illness?’. a dissertation. The part-time route Vivienne Chisholm or Admissions
This course will develop in is more flexible. PROFESSIONAL Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
students the theoretical and QUALIFICATIONS: Email: vchisholm@qmu.ac.uk
empirical knowledge base that TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: The course is fully accredited by or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
enables them to answer questions Teaching strategies will subsume the British Psychological Society.
of this nature and to participate a variety of methods including Successful completion fulfils Tel: (for international course
in the full range of contemporary lectures, seminars, independent Stage 1 requirements of the enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
debates in Health Psychology. group and individual activity, Society’s accreditation criteria for
tutorials and case studies. In the status of Chartered Health ACADEMIC DISABLED
Completion of this course will addition, some teaching will be Psychologist. STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
equip you with the academic conducted over the internet and Zoe Chouliara
competencies related to a critical you will be encouraged to learn ATTENDANCE: Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
understanding of key paradigms, by means of web-based material. By attendance at QMU. Email: zchouliara@qmu.ac.uk
concepts and methodologies
in health psychology as well AREAS COVERED
as providing you with the more BY THE COURSE: CAREERS: NB. It is possible that this course
generic competencies related Core modules*: Both nationally and internationally, may not run in 2011.
to conducting empirical research • Issues in health psychology health psychology is very much Please contact Admissions
at an advanced level (eg designing • Lifespan development and a rapidly developing discipline – for the latest update.
a study, quantitative and qualitative health the scope of research in health
research methods, obtaining • Individual differences and psychology is matched by the
ethical clearance, conducting lifestyle range of contexts in which
analyses, reporting findings etc). • Context, communication and professional activity takes place.
In addition, you will acquire systems Health psychologists are employed
transferable professional • Advanced research methods across a broad spectrum of
competencies essential for • Stress and coping with contexts in higher education as
working in multidisciplinary chronic illness well as in other sectors such as
contexts. For example, you will • Public health psychology the NHS, industry, government
learn to situate your research and charitable trusts. Areas of
in health related settings, to Elective modules**: professional activity include public
communicate information about • Psychological applications health, health promotion and
your activities both to other in health care policy-making, in addition to
professionals as well as to non- • Introduction to cognitive professional activity concerned
professional groups, and to behaviour theory and therapy with specific health-related
engage in collaborative problem matters, eg cardiovascular
solving activities with colleagues. *Course content and titles may vary. disease, stress, pain management,
**Elective modules will only run cancer management, HIV/AIDS,
if there is sufficient interest. obesity, diabetes etc.
IQ
INSIDE QUEEN
MARGARET
“THE TUTORS ARE ALL

VERY APPROACHABLE
AND IF YOU NEED HELP
YOU ONLY HAVE TO ASK.”
I’ve been working in nursing for I chose QMU because I’d studied Once I graduate I hope to be
29 years and had developed an here before (Independent and accepted on to the Doctorate course
interest in education, research and Supplementary Prescribing) and and long-term (as long as it can be
psychology after I found out that because the course offers, in addition for a mature student) I hope to remain
one of my children had additional to an interesting programme, Part One a practitioner but combine that
learning needs. Chartered Psychologist status. Lots with research and teaching.
of the course content is relevant to
This particular course appealed to nursing in general and to my current
me as it allowed me to ‘marry up’ my practice. The tutors are all very
interest in psychology with my career. approachable and if you need help
I was also able to study part-time you only have to ask and it’s been
which allowed me to remain in my good to have the discipline and
role as emergency nurse practitioner stimulus of attending seminars
working in unscheduled care and and interacting with other students Hilary Newey
spend time with my family. from different backgrounds. MSc Health Psychology
67
Professional Doctorate
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 2 years (or 3
years if you do not have
Health Psychology a Masters Degree)
Part-time: 4 years
(Professional Doctorate) OUTCOMES:

Doctor of Health
Psychology and Chartered
THIS PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE PROGRAMME WILL OFFER A CHALLENGING Health Psychologist
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE IN HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY TO A STANDARD THAT WILL (BPS accreditation)
ALLOW YOU TO DEMONSTRATE DOCTORAL LEVEL COMPETENCIES IN TEACHING,
RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY/CONTRACT RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.
This professional doctorate is STRUCTURE: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,

the first of its type in Scotland There will be four core taught British Psychological Society CONTACT:
and is suitable for those who have modules and two optional accredited undergraduate Professor Marie Reid
already completed Stage 1 of the modules. If you study the course degree at honours level conferring or Admissions
Chartered Health Psychology full-time over two years you will Graduate Basis for Registration Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
qualification, or for those at a be required to attend the University (GBR), and British Psychological Email: mreid@qmu.ac.uk
senior level in the profession. for a two day induction then one Society accredited MSc Health or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
A work-based doctorate is day every other week in the Psychology with Distinction
grounded in practice and is first year and thereafter by or with at least a mean mark Tel: (for international course
designed explicitly to develop arrangement with your supervisor. above 60%. Interview by enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
both work-based competencies If you study the course part-time Programme Director.
and higher-level thinking. The over four years, you will be ACADEMIC DISABLED
Doctorate in Health Psychology required to attend the University ATTENDANCE: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
will allow you to develop your skills two days per month over two By attendance at QMU. Dr Joanne Fox
and continue your professional years and thereafter by Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
development. The British arrangement with your supervisor. Email: jfox@qmu.ac.uk
Psychological Society (BPS)
has accredited the course as AREAS COVERED
a Stage 2 Health and Training BY THE COURSE:
Programme. This means that • Advanced research methods
on successful completion of the • Professional skills
programme students will be • Consultancy skills
equipped to obtain British • Teaching and training
Psychological Chartered Health • Two optional competencies
Status (C. Psychol.). For details
of requirements for chartered CAREERS:
status please see BPS website The doctoral route to Stage 2
at: www.bps.org.uk It is assumed offers careers in academia,
that you will already be working research and health psychology
in the field of health psychology. practice. Chartered Status
If not, you will be required to is the recognised professional
find your own placement or qualification for Health
placements (with the help of your Psychologists in the UK.
supervisor, if necessary) to cover
the course requirements. NB. It is possible that this course
may not run in 2011.
Please contact Admissions
for the latest update.
Professional Doctorate
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 2 years if you have
a relevant Masters degree
Health and Social Sciences already or 3 years otherwise
Part-time: 4 years minimum
(Professional Doctorate) OUTCOMES:

Doctor of Health Sciences:
D Health Sci or
THIS PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR Doctor of Social Sciences:
EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL SCIENCES. D Soc Sci or
THE ULTIMATE AIM IS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE ADVANCEMENT Doctor of Health and Social
Sciences: D Health Soc Sci
OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN THE INDIVIDUAL’S DISCIPLINE.
This course addresses the AREAS COVERED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ATTENDANCE:

requirements of the many health BY THE COURSE: Admissions criteria are designed One day per month at QMU (or
and social science disciplines for • Communication and group to be flexible and recognise equivalent eg a two day training
a doctoral level of study, enabling dynamics recent relevant learning and session or a blocked week).
the development of an • Consultancy competence existing expertise. Candidates The nature of attendance on this
experienced and researching • Consultancy within health will, however, normally enter the course means that disruption to
professional, with high level skills and social science programme with an honours your working life will be minimal.
in research, communication, • Advancing professional practice degree as a minimum. Students
leadership and consultancy • Doctorate research in health who hold an ordinary degree FOR MORE INFORMATION,
to meet the requirements and and social science (core) such as a BA/BSc will also be CONTACT:
challenges of health and • Managing and facilitating considered if they show strong Dr Shona Cameron
social science practice change evidence of personal and or Admissions
in the 21st century. • The psychology of leadership, professional development. Tel: + 44 (0)131 474 0000
The professional doctorate is coaching and decision making Candidates should normally Email: scameron@qmu.ac.uk
designed to produce professionals • Facilitating learning have at least two years post or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
who are competent and confident in organisations qualification experience, and
to use their skills to tackle • The thesis (core) show evidence of development ACADEMIC DISABLED
emergent problems in their in an area of expert practice, and STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
practice, whether this is in TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: /or management and leadership Joanne Fox
clinical practice, management, You will be taught through a mix skills. Those entering the Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
or academia. of seminar presentations/lectures programme without a Email: jfox@qmu.ac.uk
and workshops. Web-based PgDip/Masters degree in an
STRUCTURE: classroom tools (webCT) will also appropriate area of Health or
There will be a number of taught be used to facilitate discussion Social Science will be required
modules available, and two core groups online and as a specific to have achieved Postgraduate
modules. The pattern of study will learning framework for some Diploma level before a transition
be set out by the student within modules. Summative and to the doctoral programme.
their individual learning plan (ILP) formative assessment will There will be an interview process.
and agreed with the appropriate maximise opportunities for:
Programme Director and their own problem solving; analysis and
Director of Studies. The ILP will synthesis of material; construction of professional practice. The INTERNATIONAL JOB
take account of each individual of written reports; reflection and programme is characterised by OPPORTUNITIES:
student’s prior learning, reflective analysis; and assimilation having a structured, flexible taught Graduates of this course are
professional experience and and presentation of evidence. element and by delivery to cohorts, identified as having high levels
consistency with the aims and Assessment strategies are rather than to individual students. of knowledge and investigative
learning outcomes of the designed to ensure rigour of Within this mode of delivery, the and research skills, which advance
programme. It is expected that academic thinking and to individual’s studies will remain practice in professional spheres.
students will normally commence promote the achievement of embedded in their practice. The qualification offers you
with the taught components your personal and professional In this way the doctoral level recognition of your expertise
before progressing to the goals, augmenting individuals’ development of the individual and professional standing,
doctoral thesis. experiences and expertise. is pertinent both to their individual acknowledged worldwide.
Assessment will be both personally practice, and to the wider
and academically challenging and professional arena in which
will facilitate the application of they work.
reflective skills, critical analysis
with reasoned decision-making CAREERS:
and synthesis of knowledge. Graduates will already be well
This will be achieved through the established in a health or social
use of varied strategies which science discipline.
draw on the student’s own areas
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
MSc: 2 – 7 years
PgDip: 1 – 3 years
PgCert: 1 year
Mammography OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgDip/MSc
THIS PART-TIME COURSE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A COHERENT
PROGRAMME OF EDUCATION FOR RADIOGRAPHERS IN EITHER THE
SCREENING OR SYMPTOMATIC BREAST IMAGING SERVICE.
This course will focus on the choice. You are able to follow a ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
evaluation of healthcare provision pathway within mammography A degree or diploma in Diagnostic CONTACT:
enabling both skills and theory that will lead to either advancement Radiography or Therapeutic Margaret Cockbain
to be integrated within clinical in specialist clinical skills, education Radiography with HPC or Admissions
practice while strengthening the and training or health-care Registration, or equivalent; Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
ability to contribute effectively as management. A minimum of 2 years clinical Email: mcockbain@qmu.ac.uk
a member of a multi-disciplinary experience; Current employment or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
team. Issues at the cutting edge TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: in a clinical environment offering
of theory and research in As this course places the student mammography experience. Tel: (for international course
mammography will be critically at the heart of the learning enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
examined to enable you to focus, process, you will be expected to ATTENDANCE: or
extend, develop and strengthen take overall responsibility for your At Scottish Mammography Ann Mumby
skills in mammography to a level learning. The teaching and Education Centre, Glasgow Scottish Mammography
of advanced professional learning strategies are designed and by distance learning. Education Centre
competence. to enable independent progress Tel: +44 (0)141 572 5825
within a supportive framework. Email:
STRUCTURE: Your performance on the PgCert anne.mumby@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Delivery will be by scheduled block course will be assessed by a
attendance and by distance case study/report, a seminar ACADEMIC DISABLED
learning. By following the PgCert presentation; a clinical assessment STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
route, you will study two academic and an essay. The PgDip will be Margaret Cockbain
and two work-based learning assessed by presentation, portfolio,
modules, which although inter- report and essay. The MSc will be
linked are distinct in their content assessed by a research project. CAREERS:
and methods of teaching and This course is part of continuing
assessment. You will be required AREAS COVERED professional development and is
to attend the Scottish BY THE COURSE: designed to improve the delivery
Mammography Education Centre PgCert of the breast care service. Gaining
in Glasgow for three short teaching • You will study four mammography this qualification may enhance your
blocks. Block teaching is modules; two of which are career prospects within the
particularly beneficial for those academic and two of which are profession of radiography.
who wish to study part-time whilst work-based learning modules.
working full-time. Radiographers
who already possess ‘The PgDip
Certificate of Competence’ can • Mammographic image
apply for an exemption from the interpretation
work-based learning modules. • X-ray guided interventional
breast procedures (breast
The work-based learning element biopsy)
is structured to promote the • Stereotactic wire localisation
development of advanced-level for breast
operational skills and critical and • Research methods
reflective thinking in clinical
practice. It will focus on the ability Plus
to undertake independent learning • Within the PgDip pathway you
and to become a critically reflective will also be able to choose from
practitioner. a selection of optional modules
from the Postgraduate Module
The PgDip course permits a variety Catalogue, which relate to
of modules and will involve both professional education or
attendance at the Scottish health-care.
Mammography Education Centre • The addition of a Research
in Glasgow and distance learning. Project will enable progression
Attendance requirements are to an MSc award
dependent on your modular
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 2 years
Music Therapy OUTCOMES:

MSc
(Nordoff Robbins)
THIS COURSE WILL ENTITLE YOU TO APPLY TO THE
HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL FOR REGISTRATION
AS A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL.
Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy STRUCTURE: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: OTHER:

is an established approach to The course is modular and studied You must: A satisfactory criminal records
individual and group therapy, using on a full-time basis only. While it is • demonstrate a satisfactory level check will be required.
the inherent potential of music as taught on campus, students have of musical ability, diversity and Compliance with the terms of
an effective communicative one placement day each week. openness; this should include the Rehabilitation of Offenders
medium. Therapists work with Placements are located within competence in the playing Act (1974) and mental health
clients through improvised musical at least two contrasting clinical of a harmonic instrument legislation for clinical placement
activities, aiming to gain and settings. (e.g. piano, guitar or harp) and and employability in statutory
maintain contact in order to application of a fluent chordal services, for work with children
establish a dynamic working TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: vocabulary; proficiency in other and in other sensitive areas
relationship. Both therapist and The main forms of assessment instrumental and vocal areas is of employment.
client are engaged in a series of are written assignments, case regarded as advantageous; it is
interactive therapeutic experiences study presentations and practical recommended that applicants SELECTION PROCEDURES:
from session to session, with the performance (placement and should be able to perform at Applicants are required to
therapist supporting each stage of QMU-situated). a standard of at least Grade 6 submit a written assignment
the client’s creative development. of a recognised examination of approximately 1000 words
The music itself is regarded as the AREAS COVERED board on a harmonic with their application. Information
main agent of change. BY THE COURSE: instrument. regarding interview and audition
• Music therapy studies • display personal characteristics requirements will be available
While the central methodology will • Music studies 1 of maturity, responsibility and on application.
be that developed by Nordoff and • Placement and supervision 1 empathy that are suitably
Robbins, students will have the • Research methods tailored to working with people FOR MORE INFORMATION,
opportunity to learn from, observe • Music studies 2 who may present a range of CONTACT:
and work alongside music • Placement and supervision 2 challenges and abilities. James Robertson or Admissions
therapists from other training • Professional project • possess writing and Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
backgrounds. This course satisfies (pathways 1, 2 or 3) communication skills that Email: jrobertson@qmu.ac.uk
the requirements of the Health • Personal therapy demonstrate command of the or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
Professions Council, the • Interpersonal learning group English language.
International Trust for Nordoff • Personal musical development Requirements are set at Tel: (for international course
Robbins Music Therapy and TOEFL: 600 (old format), enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
Queen Margaret University. It is CAREERS: 250 (computer-based)
necessary, therefore, to ensure Music therapists are employed or IELTS: 6.5. ACADEMIC DISABLED
that all students who follow throughout the health, education STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
this course will receive provision and community sectors. In addition to the above, it is Alister Landrock
leading to clinical expertise, a clear Registered arts therapists (music) recommended that applicants Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
theoretical and methodological are eligible for full membership of have had prior experience or Email: alandrock@qmu.ac.uk
understanding, and the application the Association of Professional engagement with people who
of creative musical skills for Music Therapists (APMT). have some form of special need.
therapeutic purposes.
INTERNATIONAL JOB ATTENDANCE:
OPPORTUNITIES: By attendance at QMU and
This course has regularly attracted external placement.
students from overseas who,
upon successful completion of
the course, have returned to
work in their home country.
IQ
INSIDE QUEEN
MARGARET
“I CHOSE QMU BECAUSE

I LIVE IN EDINBURGH
AND NEEDED A PLACE
OF STUDY WHICH WAS
GOING TO FIT WITH
MY FAMILY LIFE.”
Before I started studying at QMU, so there was a strong sense of with special needs to adults who
I was working in fundraising for a ‘real world’ knowledge as well as suffer from dementia. I love the job, it
musical charity, but my working life guidance through assignments fits round my family, and I don’t think
had also encompassed care work as and research. Great role models! the learning will ever stop. My time at
well as being a professional musician. QMU was the starting point for joining
When I began to investigate what What I loved about the course was a great community of Scottish arts
music therapists do, I was delighted that it taught such a blend of musical therapists, and the beginning of a
to find that there was indeed a job skills as well as clinical and commitment to lifelong learning, which
which seemed to demand my eclectic therapeutic theory. The lecturers, I hope to formalise in the future with
mix of skills! I talked to the Course visiting lecturers, and placement possible further study.
Director initially, who was so helpful supervisors made it very much a
with suggestions for exploring it more. two-way, interactive process.
I chose QMU because I live in It was a huge thrill when I was

Edinburgh and needed a place of awarded the Princess Alice, Duchess
study which was going to fit with my of Gloucester Scholarship to present
family life. Biting the bullet, I decided my research paper at the 12th World
to do the Masters course full-time. Congress of Music Therapy in
Along with my supportive group Argentina a great research experience!
of course peers, I found the Music
Therapy staff hugely encouraging. I’m now a self-employed music
The library was a dream, and I loved therapist, based in Edinburgh, and
jumping back into academic life. I work in various clinical settings,
Carole Clarke
The course lecturers are practising both health and education-based. MSc Music Therapy
music therapists themselves, and My clients range from pre-schoolers (Nordoff Robbins)
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MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2.5 – 7 years
OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Nursing
THE MSC IN NURSING PROVIDES A RIGOROUS PRACTICE FOCUSSED
PROGRAMME OF STUDY FOR NURSES IN ALL AREAS OF PRACTICE.
Meeting your personal and – An integrated approach ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
professional needs, this course to breathlessness • Nurse registration You can also register as an
matches Knowledge Skills in palliative care • Two years professional associate student to study single
Framework and the Scottish – Managing change experience preferred modules in areas of interest.
Government Advanced in healthcare • Honours degree or equivalent.
Practice Agenda. – Managing healthcare • Evidence of recent academic FOR MORE INFORMATION,
education study CONTACT:
STRUCTURE: – Perspectives in family Lindesay Irvine or Admissions
The course is modular and can be and community health International students will have Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
studied on a full-time or part-time – Primary care, taking their academic and professional Email: lirvine@qmu.ac.uk
basis. Studying full-time, you will practice forward qualifications and experience or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
normally undertake four modules – Public health perspectives individually assessed for
in semester one, four modules in – Quality in healthcare equivalence to the above entry Tel: (for international course
semester two, and complete a – Role of the expert nurse criteria. Students whose first enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
project/dissertation. The part-time in managing the acutely language is not English must
route is more flexible. ill patient provide evidence of English ACADEMIC DISABLED
– Working with and language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: for communities or equivalent. Ailsa McMillan
The teaching and learning – Working with people with Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
methods specifically encourage complex pain and symptoms ATTENDANCE: Email: amcmillan1@qmu.ac.uk
participative and independent – Advanced approaches By attendance at QMU.
learning. Assessment methods to physical assessment
include essays, a learning action
plan, a concept analysis, seminar Elective modules: INTERNATIONAL JOB
presentations and a group report. Two to be chosen from other OPPORTUNITIES:
A web-based discussion board Masters Degree Programmes. Graduates of this course have
supports the course. taken forward practice and
Plus undertaken leadership and
AREAS COVERED • a Project/Dissertation (MSc education roles in a variety
BY THE COURSE: only, which represents one-third of contexts.
Core modules: of the MSc)
• Contemporary nursing practice
• Research modules CAREERS:
• Plus, five to be selected from The course will enable you to
a range of modules relating build on your experience and
to clinical practice, leadership develop the higher level knowledge
or educational themes: and skills required for advanced
– Advanced skills in facilitation practice by offering opportunities
– Alcohol and health for professional and personal
– Approaches to evaluation development in the area of
clinical judgement and nursing.
decision support
– Current issues in education
– Curriculum development
– Developing professional
education – work-based
learning
– Developing professional
practice: work-based learning
– Education in action 1
– Independent study
– Leading in healthcare
– Education in action 2
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PgDip
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 52 weeks
OUTCOMES:
PgDip
Community Health Nursing
THIS COURSE PROVIDES A PRACTICE ORIENTATED PROGRAMME
OF STUDY FOR NURSES WISHING A COMMUNITY QUALIFICATION
RECOGNISED BY THE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL.
This course is for qualified nurses TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ATTENDANCE:
working or wishing to work in the The teaching and learning • Nurse registration By attendance at QMU and
community. It aims to facilitate the methods used will encourage • Two years professional external placement.
development of community nurses participative and independent experience preferred
who can critically analyse, reflect learning. Assessment methods • Normally an honours degree SELECTION PROCEDURES:
on and utilise evidence in taking will include essays, examinations, • Evidence of recent academic Information regarding specific
forward advances in community portfolio development, poster study at degree level interview requirements will be
health nursing practice that and seminar presentations. available on application.
focuses on the needs of patients, The programme is supported International students must be
carers and communities and by utilising electronic resources. registered with the UK Nursing FOR MORE INFORMATION,
clients. It will enable you to critically and Midwifery Council and will CONTACT:
evaluate and synthesis the AREAS COVERED have their academic and Dolly McCann or Admissions
evidence-base for community BY THE COURSE: professional qualifications and Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
practice and to develop an Modules from the programme are experience individually assessed Email: dmccann@qmu.ac.uk
innovative, reflective and pro-active available to registered practitioners for equivalence to the above entry or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
approach to meeting the public who are currently working in the criteria. Students whose first
health, nursing and social needs community and/or those who language is not English must Tel: (for international course
of individuals, families, groups already have a recognised provide evidence of English enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
and communities. community nursing qualification language proficiency of IELTS 6.5
as ‘stand alone’ modules. Any or equivalent. ACADEMIC DISABLED
STRUCTURE: modules successfully completed STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
The course is modular and can be prior to commencement of the OTHER: Ailsa McMillan
studied on a full-time or part-time course may be RPL’d to the A satisfactory criminal records Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
basis. Studying full-time, you will programme. check will be required. Email: amcmillan1@qmu.ac.uk
normally undertake degree level or Core modules: Compliance with the terms
postgraduate level core modules • Leading in healthcare of the Rehabilitation of Offenders
in a prescribed route over the 52 • Making judgements and Act (1974) and mental health
weeks of the course. The part-time decisions in practice legislation for clinical placement
route is more flexible and you can • Evidence-based health and employability in statutory
take six to nine modules per year. and social care services, for work with children
The course is 50% practice-based • Contemporary nursing practice and in other sensitive areas
and requires placement in an • Anticipatory Care or Advanced of employment.
approved practice with a qualified Approaches to Patient
practice teacher. Placements and Assessment 1 (Level 11 only)
funding are normally discussed CAREERS:
with NHS representatives during Specialist modules: The course will enable you to
joint interviewing. Individual • Principles and practice of build on your experience and
modules can be taken by managing people with complex develop the higher level knowledge
registered practitioners for CPD. needs or and skills required for specialist
However, the pre-requisites and • Principles and practice in the and advanced practice by
practice requirements for the health and social care of opportunities for professional
community modules must be individuals, children and families and personal development in
met for access. • V100 community practitioner community health nursing.
prescribing
• Practice consolidation It leads to the Nursing and
Midwifery Council recorded
Specialist Practitioner Qualification
of: Community Learning Disability
Nursing or Community Nursing
in the Home: District Nursing
or General Practice Nursing.
Or Specialist Community Public
Health Nursing Registration
(Part 3) – Public Health Nursing
(Health Visiting/School Nursing).
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
Part-time: 3-7 years
Occupational Therapy Full-time: 1 year

OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgDip/MSc
(Post-Registration)
THIS INNOVATIVE COURSE ENABLES OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
TO CHOOSE TOPICS WHICH ARE OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO
THEM, EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CRITICAL THINKING
AND ULTIMATELY ENHANCING THEIR OVERALL PRACTICE.
The course is suitable for AREAS COVERED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ATTENDANCE:

occupational therapists from a wide BY THE COURSE: The standard university By attendance at QMU, by
range of clinical settings. Its flexible • Research methods admissions regulations apply. distance learning, or by a mix
nature allows you to design a • Dissertation These can be found at of both.
programme relevant to you and http://www.qmu.ac.uk/quality/gr/
your career path. The course aims And three modules from: default.htm). Normally applicants ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
to create an intellectually stimulating – Evaluation and evidence will possess an honours degree You can also register as an
opportunity for you to develop based practice (full-time (or equivalent) in occupational associate student and study
academic knowledge and research international students) therapy. UK students registering single modules in areas
skills that will enhance your – Specialist practice through for the named award must be of interest.
practice. This course is suitable independent study registered with the Health
for international, UK and local – Developing professional Professions Council. FOR MORE INFORMATION,
occupational therapists who wish to practice through work CONTACT:
develop knowledge of the evidence based learning OTHER: Linda Renton or Admissions
base in practice and to further – Occupational therapy International students Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
develop critical thinking, clinical in mental health English Language Requirements – Email: lrenton@qmu.ac.uk
reasoning and research knowledge. – The management Normally international students or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
There are no practice placement of chronic pain should have achieved a score
opportunities on this course. – Or any QMU module/or of 6.5 IELTS or equivalent. Tel: (for international course
To achieve the named award, MSc recognition of prior learning International students registering enquiries): +44 (0)131 474 0099.
Occupational Therapy, the student for the named award normally
must be a qualified occupational TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: will have gained their professional ACADEMIC DISABLED
therapist and complete 180 SCQF One of the main benefits of this qualification from a school STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
credits. This would include a course is that it enables the recognised by the World Alister Landrock
compulsory research module, student to select topics and Federation of Occupational Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
compulsory dissertation and themes which are of specific Therapists. They are also required Email: alandrock@qmu.ac.uk
an additional three modules interest to them as well as offering to have the appropriate visa
(two core OT). core modules. The learning for studying in the UK.
experience is one which promotes
STRUCTURE: independent and student-led APPLICATION:
The course is offered through four study, known as Enquiry Based Normally, the deadline for receipt
delivery modes; full-time, full-time Learning. This encourages the of applications is July.
distance learning, part-time, part- student to use library, web and
time distance learning. A student other information resources
may select their preferred way to seek out information. CAREERS:
of accessing the programme; This course will enable
through distance learning only Assessment on this course will occupational therapists to change
or through a combination of be done through a variety of career direction to advanced
distance learning/web-based strategies such as drawing practitioner, education, research
learning and attendance. on the student’s own practice or management.
experiences and it includes
case based work, presentations,
essays, systematic and literature
reviews, a research proposal
outline, and development
of a learning contract.
PgDip/MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 2 years for the
PgDip
Occupational Therapy Additional time for the MSc
OUTCOMES:
(Pre-Registration) PgDip/MSc
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE PROVIDES ELIGIBILITY

TO APPLY FOR REGISTRATION WITH THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS
COUNCIL (HPC).
The aim of this course is to TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ATTENDANCE:
enable graduates to undertake This course uses a wide range Normally an honours degree. By attendance at QMU and
an intensive programme of study of learning and teaching methods, This course is not suitable for external placement.
to develop theoretical, analytical, focusing on the person-centred applicants already holding a
practical and evaluative skills nature of the work of an qualification in occupational FOR MORE INFORMATION,
that will lead to eligibility to apply occupational therapist. Problem therapy. CONTACT:
for registration with the HPC. based learning using case studies Elaine Ballantyne or Admissions
Occupational therapists assess is a major feature with students OTHER: Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
people’s disengagement from working independently and A satisfactory criminal records Email: eballantyne@qmu.ac.uk
their occupations and provide collaboratively. Your performance check will be required. or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
ways for them to re-engage in will be assessed by a variety of
their occupational roles or provide methods including case studies, The deadline for receipt of Tel: (for international course
alternatives in order to improve essays, projects and presentations. applications for this course enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
their quality of life. Modules reflect Practice placement education is normally the end of May.
the nature of occupational therapy, forms a core element of the ACADEMIC DISABLED
which is concerned with the programme and your personal PROFESSIONAL STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
relationship between people’s performance is also assessed. REGISTRATION: Alistair Landrock
occupations and their health. Membership of the College Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
AREAS COVERED of Occupational Therapists Email: alandrock@qmu.ac.uk
STRUCTURE: BY THE COURSE: and eligibility to apply for
This course is modular in structure. Core modules for the PgDip: registration with the Health
The first semester there are eight • Foundations and skills Professions Council.
weeks in university, four days per for practice
week, followed by a six week • Analysis & assessment
full-time practice placement. • Intervention & evaluation CAREERS: INTERNATIONAL JOB
After the first semester at QMU, • Preparation for practice There is a demand for OPPORTUNITIES:
the following three semesters will in a changing context occupational therapists in the UK Outwith the UK, graduates
combine two or three days practice and internationally. Occupational of this course have gone
placement education each week • Four practice placements therapists are employed in a on to work in Canada,
with two days study in the diverse range of settings e.g. NHS the USA and New Zealand.
University. Additional study Additional modules for the MSc: Trusts, community based
is required for the MSc. • Research methods settings, social services centres,
and dissertation general practice surgeries,
voluntary agencies and in private
practice.
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Palliative Care*
THE MSC IN PALLIATIVE CARE OFFERS AN INTERDISCIPLINARY
PROGRAMME OF STUDIES FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH PATIENTS AND FAMILIES
REQUIRING PALLIATIVE CARE.
This course has been developed AREAS COVERED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
in partnership with St Columba’s BY THE COURSE: • Degree or professional CONTACT:
Hospice by an interdisciplinary Core modules: equivalent Margaret Colquhoun
planning team. It has been • Shadows and horizons: • Evidence of recent academic Programme Leader
designed to prepare experienced developing palliative study St Columba’s Hospice
practitioners from all disciplines care practice • 2 years post-qualification/ Tel: 0131 551 1381
involved in the care of patients • Developing advanced registration experience Email:
and families at the end of life for communication skills • Access to a learning mcolquhoun@stcolumbashospice
advanced roles in palliative care. in palliative care environment that offers .org.uk
The course is based on the belief • Supporting the patient experience with palliative or
that palliative care is, by definition, and family in palliative care: care patients and families Admissions
interdisciplinary and therefore a team approach Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
requires interdisciplinary education. ATTENDANCE: Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
The specialist components of the If you have a clinical role you will The specialist components of this
programme are taught at also be required to do one of course are taught at St Columba’s Tel: (for international course
St Columba’s Hospice. the symptom control modules: Hospice in Edinburgh. The non- enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
• Working with people with specialist components are taught
STRUCTURE: complex pain and symptoms at QMU. ACADEMIC DISABLED
The course is modular and can or STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
only be studied on a part-time • An integrated approach to ASSOCIATE STUDENT: Ailsa McMillan
basis. To ensure flexibility it has breathlessness in palliative care You can also register as an Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
been designed so that you can associate student to study Email: amcmillan@qmu.ac.uk
exit with: For the PgDip and MSc you are individual modules for continuing
• An MSc (8 modules and the required to do at least one core professional development.
work-based dissertation) research module and there are
• A PgDip (8 modules) elective modules on practice,
• A PgCert (4 modules) management and education *Please note that this course is due
themes. The final four modules of for revalidation in March 2011 and
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: the MSc consist of a work-based this may result in some content
The teaching and learning dissertation, which enables you to changes. Please continue to check
approaches used encourage gain academic credit for planning, the QMU and St Columba’s
independent and participative implementing and evaluating a Hospice websites for updates.
learning. Assessment methods significant, evidence-based
include critical commentary and development in the work place
reflection on practice, case study that contributes to advancing
analysis, poster presentation, palliative care practice.
portfolio and self- and lecturer-
assessment of taped interviews. CAREERS:
Students on this course will
normally be working with patients
and families in the palliative care
phase of illness, with most
individuals already following a
career path. This course will help
you develop personally and
professionally, offering opportunities
for career progression in a palliative
care context.
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 1 year
OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Physiotherapy (Full-time)
THIS COURSE ENABLES PHYSIOTHERAPISTS TO EVALUATE THEIR
CLINICAL PRACTICE AND DEVELOP SKILLS TO ADVANCE CLINICAL
EFFECTIVENESS.
Continuing education at an MSc TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
level enables physiotherapists A wide variety of teaching and BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent. CONTACT:
to grow within a dynamic and assessment methods will be used. Candidates whose first language Dr Cathy Bulley
evolving profession. Evidence is not English are required to MSc post registration Admissions
based practice is increasingly Requirements for programme submit an IELTS/TOEFL Co-ordinator
important and this MSc course awards: score with their application. Tel: 0131 474 0000
supports individuals in developing For the award of PgDip The minimum requirements are Email: cbulley@qmu.ac.uk
the knowledge and skills required. Physiotherapy (120 M level credits) an overall IELTS band score of or
This course will provide an in- if you successfully complete: 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 600/250 Admissions
depth, critical understanding of • Research methods (Internet:>100). Ideally candidates Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
the relationship between clinical • One core double module should have up to 1 year of full- Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
assessment and the evaluation • Two further double modules time postgraduate clinical
of therapeutic interventions. experience and an academic Tel: (for international course
The MSc encourages you to For the award of MSc score of 60%, or over, for last enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
re-examine your practical skills, Physiotherapy (180 M level credits) 2 years of their undergraduate
professional knowledge and if you successfully complete: degree. ACADEMIC DISABLED
understanding of physiotherapy • Research methods STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
interventions. The development • Research dissertation ATTENDANCE: Kath Nicol
of your critical and evaluative skills By attendance at QMU. Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
aims to advance your future Plus Email: knicol@qmu.ac.uk
clinical, academic and/or research • One core double module
career. The knowledge and skills • Two further double modules
developed over the course are
intended to enable you to lead AREAS COVERED
and implement innovative change BY THE COURSE:
within physiotherapy workplaces • Research methods
in the UK and internationally. • Clinically oriented modules
which allow the students
This course attracts to apply their learning
physiotherapists from all over the in a selected area
world and advice will be given to • Practical experience of
assist the process of registration experimental/evaluative
with Health Professions Council methods
(HPC). Programme material will • Dissertation
also help the student to develop
knowledge and skills recognized CAREERS:
by the HPC. The course itself does This course will enable you to
not automatically give a license focus your continuing professional
to practice in the UK. development in relation to clinical
physiotherapy practice and
STRUCTURE: physiotherapy research. It is
You will be required to attend for intended to enhance your clinical,
one calendar year from September research and education career
and will attend on a weekly basis. opportunities both in the UK
Study will comprise of three and internationally.
compulsory double modules.
For the award of MSc you will INTERNATIONAL JOB
be required to complete OPPORTUNITIES:
a dissertation. Gaining the qualification will
increase employment potential
across the world and help gain
academic recognition in Cananda,
USA, Australia etc.
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Physiotherapy (Part-time)
THIS COURSE ENABLES PHYSIOTHERAPISTS TO DEVELOP SKILLS
TO EVALUATE CLINICAL PRACTICE AND TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT AND
INNOVATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO ADVANCE PRACTICE WITHIN THEIR
OWN ORGANISATION.
This newly restructured course allow students to consider issues ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: admissions team or programme
provides the opportunity to specific to their own area of clinical BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent. leader may contact the applicant
develop intellectual and practice in greater depth. Some Candidates whose first language by telephone and/or email in
transferable skills required for modules will be studied with is not English are required to the event that further details
evaluating and advancing clinical students from other MSc courses. submit an IELTS/TOEFL score are required.
practice. Successful graduates with their application. The
will demonstrate the skills of critical TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: minimum requirements are an ATTENDANCE:
thinking, the ability to be an A variety of teaching and overall IELTS band score of 6.5 By three, short blocks of
informed consumer of research, assessment methods will be used. with individual band scores of attendance (between 2 and 4
and an understanding of This course is highly student- at least 6; or a TOEFL score of days) at QMU and by distance
the principles and practical centred with occasional keynote 100/600/250 (internet/computer/ learning for part-time students
applications underlying lectures. You will also be involved paper tests). Candidates must only.
measurement and evaluation in individual and group based normally have one year of full-time
of practice. This course attracts activities in seminar, tutorial and postgraduate clinical experience, ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
physiotherapists from all over the laboratory settings. Assessment an academic score of 60% or We welcome students who
world. The challenging course is based on course work, which over for the last two years of wish to register as an associate
encourages you to re-examine may involve individual course work undergraduate degree. student to study specific modules
your professional convictions, submissions, poster and oral in areas of interest.
to be sceptical of current clinical presentations. No practical clinical APPLICATION:
practice and to implement positive skills are taught or assessed on Direct application to Queen FOR MORE INFORMATION,
changes in the workplace. The this MSc programme. Margaret University. CONTACT:
learning experience is relevant to Access an application form at Admissions or Gillian Baer
physiotherapists working in clinical, AREAS COVERED http://www.qmu.ac.uk/registry/ Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
educational, research and BY THE COURSE: PG-App-From.pdf Email: gbaer@qmu.ac.uk
leadership settings to become Students may elect to study from Application forms are scrutinised or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
leaders in their field. the following modules (all modules by the admissions team and
are 30 M level credits unless offers to come and study on the ACADEMIC DISABLED
The course does not lead to otherwise stated): programme are based upon this STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
a license to practice in the UK • Research methods process. There is normally no Kath Nicol
or to Health Professions Council • Current concepts and future requirement for a selection Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
(HPC) registration. developments in clinical practice interview, however, the Email: knicol@qmu.ac.uk
• Advanced paediatric practice
STRUCTURE: • Clinical measurement science
The part-time route offers a flexible • Clinical exercise science Plus CAREERS:
study pattern however, you will be • Radiographic imaging for • either Current Concepts and This course will enable you to
required to complete the course physiotherapists Future Developments in Clinical focus your continuing professional
in a minimum of three years and • Work-based learning Practice OR Advanced development in clinical practice
a maximum of seven years for (15, 30 or 45 M credits) Paediatric Practice and a further and research and is likely to
the MSc. There will be three short 60 M credits enhance your career opportunities
attendance blocks of intensive Plus in these areas and in education.
study (between two and four days) • Dissertation (MSc only) For the award of MSc This course attracts both a UK
onsite at QMU (in early September, (60 M credits) Physiotherapy (180 M level credits) and international cohort.
in January, and in April) each you must successfully complete: Graduates of this programme
year. This block attendance is Contact during three short blocks • Research methods have gone on to take up academic
convenient for those in full-time (September, January, and April). • Research dissertation posts, senior clinical research
employment. Other study will posts and PhD studies both
be carried out through distance Requirements for programme Plus in the UK and abroad.
learning and independently. Most awards: • either Current Concepts and
modules run each year and For the award of PgDip Future Developments in Clinical
consist of a mix of core lectures, Physiotherapy (120 M level credits) Practice OR Advanced
tutorials, workshops and lab you must successfully complete: Paediatric Practice and a further
sessions, in addition specialist • Research methods 60 M credits
small group tutorials will run to
Please check with the award
co-ordinator for details.
MSc/PgDip
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 2 years
Physiotherapy OUTCOMES:
MSc/PgDip
(Pre-Registration)
THIS FULL-TIME MASTERS COURSE ENABLES GRADUATES TO DEVELOP
THE THEORETICAL, PRACTICAL, ANALYTICAL AND EVALUATIVE SKILLS
NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR REGISTRATION WITH THE HEALTH
PROFESSIONS COUNCIL AS A PHYSIOTHERAPIST.
The aim of this course is to AREAS COVERED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: PROFESSIONAL

produce physiotherapists who BY THE COURSE: Lower Second Class honours REGISTRATION:
are characterised by enhanced Year One degree in any discipline where Chartered Society of
academic, intellectual and scientific • Anatomy the candidate can demonstrate Physiotherapy, Health
abilities and who can contribute to • Physiology understanding of scientific Professions Council
the well-being and future direction • Biomechanics enquiry. This course is not suitable
of the health of the individual and • Professional studies 1 for those already holding a FOR MORE INFORMATION,
of society. • Musculoskeletal physiotherapy physiotherapy qualification. CONTACT:
• Neurological physiotherapy Admissions
STRUCTURE: • Practice-based learning OTHER: Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
This course runs over two A satisfactory criminal records Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
calendar years with an additional Year Two check will be required. Website:
six weeks at the end of year two. • Cardio-respiratory physiotherapy http://healthsciences.qmu.ac.uk
There are three semesters of • Psychosocial perspectives The deadline for applications for
study in each year. The first two • Research methods for this course is 31 January 2011. Tel: (for international course
semesters are university based physiotherapists enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
and the third is the practice-based • Physical activity and health ATTENDANCE:
learning element that takes place promotion By attendance at QMU and ACADEMIC DISABLED
during the summer months. • Professional studies 2 clinical sites throughout Scotland. STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
• Research project (MSc only) Kath Nicol
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: • Practice-based learning Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
There is a strong emphasis Email: knicol@qmu.ac.uk
on student-directed learning. The decision of whether to offer
A variety of assessment methods a place will be based on your
are used including exams, application form.
coursework, presentations
and practical exams. Practice- CAREERS:
based learning is a major The majority of graduates work
component of the course, as Physiotherapists within the
comprising more than 1,000 National Health Service – either
hours of study at clinical sites in major hospitals or in the
throughout Scotland. community. With further post-
registration experience, graduates
can choose to specialise in a
particular area, which may include
for example; sports, neurology,
paediatrics, respiratory,
orthopaedics or private practice.
Some graduates choose to follow
a research career path.
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Podiatric Medicine
THIS INNOVATIVE COURSE – THE FIRST IN THE WORLD WILL PROVIDE
YOU WITH A THEORETICAL UNDERPINNING FOR EXTENDED SCOPE
POSTS AND PODIATRIC SPECIALISATION.
This well established course is AREAS COVERED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
delivered collaboratively between BY THE COURSE: Postgraduate students registered CONTACT:
the Department of Podiatry, Queen PgCert on this named award will be John Veto or Admissions
Margaret University, Edinburgh and Core modules: Chiropodist/Podiatrists registered Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
the Division of Podiatric Medicine • principles of diagnostic with the Health Professions Email: jveto@qmu.ac.uk
and Surgery, Glasgow Caledonian investigations# Council (HPC). However the or admissions@qmuc.co.uk
University. It is designed to develop • Pharmacology for surgical individual modules are available to
the academic skills of people practice* health & social care professionals Tel: (for international course
considering or presently working • Research methods+ with an interest in the area. enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
in extended scope roles or Candidates should have the or
specialisation. It is accredited by PgDip relevant honours degree. Those Gordon Burrow
the Royal College of Physicians • Core modules outlined above, with a professional diploma or Tel: +44 (0)141 331 3000
and Surgeons, Glasgow and plus 60 Masters level credits to unclassified degree should have Email: g.burrow@gcal.ac.uk
the Society of Chiropodists be made up from the following at least two years professional
and Podiatrists. elective modules: experience. For graduates of non- ACADEMIC DISABLED
UK institutions, the equivalent STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
STRUCTURE: (30 credit modules): of the above Dr Tom Carline
You will study 60 Masters level - Chronic disease Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
credits in Year One which will management# APPLICATION: Email: tcarline@qmu.ac.uk
include two core modules in - Dermatology# Apply through Admissions, or
diagnostic investigations and - Tissue viability by elearning* Queen Margaret University. Gordon Watt
pharmacology. Successful - MSK management of the foot Tel: 0141 331 3237
completion of these 60 credits and lower limb* ATTENDANCE: Email: g.f.watt@gcal.ac.uk
confers eligibility to receive a - Management of diabetes At QMU and Glasgow Caledonian
postgraduate certificate (PgCert). care services* University. Call John Veto for
In Year Two, a further 60 Masters - Prevention and management exact details.
level credits will be studied from of diabetes complications*
the available optional modules. - Podopaediatrics#
Successful completion of 120 M - Diabetes and tissue viability# NB. Modules denoted with * are
level credits confers eligibility to delivered by QMU and those
receive a postgraduate diploma (15 credit modules): with # by GCU.
(PgDip). The qualification may then - Evaluation of diabetes and Modules in italics are currently
be taken to MSc by undertaking developing practice* undergoing validation – the others
a dissertation. - Health psychology and are validated.
diabetes*
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: - Medicine and pathology* CAREERS:
A range of student-centred - Diagnostic imaging for This course is intended to enable
learning methods including podiatrists# you to extend your scope of
tutorials, seminars and - Anatomy for surgery# practice and prepare you for
experimental laboratory classes extended roles within the
are utilised. Your performance will (15/30 credit modules): profession. There is an acceptance
be assessed by course work, Independent learning in health that the role of podiatry within the
however, some modules do and social care# healthcare team has developed
require assessment by Work based learning GCU# rapidly in recent times. This
examination. programme as a post-registration
(15/30/45 credit modules): professional development,
Developing professional practice provides the podiatrist working
–work based learning QMU* within the NHS or private practice
(15/30/45 credits) with the opportunity to progress
their career in the area of
MSc specialization within podiatry.
• As per PgDip, plus dissertation
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Theory of Podiatric Surgery

THIS INNOVATIVE COURSE – THE ONLY ONE IN SCOTLAND – WILL PROVIDE YOU
WITH A THEORETICAL UNDERPINNING OF PODIATRIC SURGERY. THIS WILL
PROVIDE PODIATRISTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPECIALISE IN SURGERY.
Podiatric surgery has developed Theory of Podiatric Surgery ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
rapidly over the last 15 years as (Part A Primary Fellowship). Postgraduate students registered CONTACT:
a post-registration professional The qualification may be taken on this named award will be John Veto or Admissions
development and provides the to MSc Theory of Podiatric Chiropodist/Podiatrists registered Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
podiatrist working within the Surgery by undertaking a with the Health Professions Email: jveto@qmu.ac.uk
NHS or private practice with the Masters dissertation. The Council (HPC). However the or admissions@qmuc.co.uk
opportunity to progress their practical pupillage in surgery individual modules are available to
career in the surgical route is not part of the academic health & social care professionals Tel: (for international course
of podiatry. This course is a programme of study and is not with an interest in the area. enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
collaborative initiative offered arranged by either university. Candidates should have the or
in partnership by Queen Margaret relevant honours degree. Those Gordon Burrow
University and Glasgow TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: with a professional diploma or Tel: +44 (0)141 331 3000
Caledonian University. This A range of student-centred learning unclassified degree should have Email: g.burrow@gcal.ac.uk
programme is approved by methods including tutorials, at least two years professional
the Royal Colleges of Physicians seminars and experimental experience. ACADEMIC DISABLED
and Surgeons of Glasgow and laboratory classes are utilised. STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
Edinburgh and the Society Your performance will be assessed APPLICATION: Tom Carline
of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. by course work, however, modules Apply through Admissions, Tel: +44 (0)141 331 8126
The taught elements of this course within the surgical route do require Queen Margaret University. Email: tcarline@qmu.ac.uk
are delivered equally at Glasgow assessment by examination. or
Caledonian University’s campus ATTENDANCE: Gordon Watt
in Glasgow city centre and Queen AREAS COVERED At both QMU and Glasgow Tel: 0141 331 3237
Margaret University, Edinburgh. BY THE COURSE: Caledonian University. Email: g.f.wattr@gcal.ac.uk
(15 credit modules): Call John Veto for exact details.
STRUCTURE: • Anatomy for surgical practice+
You will study four modules • Principles of diagnostic
in Year One, although you may investigations+
spread your study over a longer • Podiatric mechanics*
period of time. Successful • Pharmacology for podiatric
completion of these 60 masters surgery*
level credits confers eligibility to • Medicine and pathology*
receive a university postgraduate • Diagnostic imaging –
certificate (PgCert) in the Theory interpretive+
of Podiatric Surgery, together with
a Part A Primary Fellowship of (30 credit module):
the Society of Chiropodists and • Research methods*/+
Podiatrists (SOCAP). In Year Two
you will study a further 60 masters Plus
level credits. Successful • Dissertation (MSc only)*/+
completion of 120 masters level (60 credits)
credits confers eligibility to receive
a university postgraduate diploma * delivered by QMU
(PgDip) in the Theory of Podiatric + delivered by Glasgow
Surgery, together with a Part B Caledonian University
Primary Fellowship of SOCAP.
Successful completion of the CAREERS:
PgDip confers the Primary This course will provide the
Fellowship of the Society of theoretical underpinning for
Chiropodists and Podiatrists those students wishing a
(SOCAP) and eligibility to apply career in podiatric surgery.
for practical pupillage under the
mentorship of a surgeon. Students
may apply for surgical pupillage
after completion of the PgDip in
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Podiatry
THIS COURSE OFFERS PODIATRISTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXTEND
THEIR KNOWLEDGE IN SPECIALIST AREAS AND RESEARCH AT
MASTERS LEVEL WHILST MINIMISING DISRUPTION TO EMPLOYMENT.
As a podiatrist you will be aware TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
that the changing nature of A range of student-centred The course will be available to CONTACT:
healthcare delivery requires you learning methods including podiatrists who have a first or Gloria Dunlop or Admissions
to continue developing your tutorials, seminars and second class honours degree or Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
postgraduate education, keeping experimental laboratory classes who have a BSc degree with Email: gdunlop@qmu.ac.uk
you up-to-date with the latest are utilised. When you are studying evidence of continual professional or
developments and improving your away from QMU, access to QMU’s development. Applicants with admissions@qmuc.co.uk
career prospects in healthcare VLE will provide you with learning professional experience and/or
effectively. This innovative course support and will be used as the additional qualifications who do Tel: (for international course
allows podiatrists to customise centre for course work discussions. not meet the above criteria may enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
course content to respond to and Your performance will be assessed also be favourably considered.
contribute to the demands of by coursework, however, some ACADEMIC DISABLED
constant change and improvement modules require assessment ATTENDANCE: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
to modern day podiatry practice. by examination. The course offers a number of Tom Carline
different routes to suit the needs Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
STRUCTURE: AREAS COVERED of adult learners. You may study Email: tcarline@qmu.ac.uk
This course is modular and is BY THE COURSE: by distance e-learning, or by short
normally studied part-time over Compulsory modules: periods of attendance at Queen
a minimum period of three years • Research methods Margaret University.
up to a maximum period of seven • Project
years. The full MSc programme ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
can be studied without attendance Examples of elective modules: You can also register as an
at QMU although you will need • Pharmacology for podiatrists associate student to study single
access to a computer and the • The ageing foot modules in areas of interest.
internet to access QMU’s Virtual • Tissue viability
Learning Environment (VLE) where • Current developments
you will access the course material in podiatry
and be in constant contact with • Evidence-based health
tutors and fellow learners. and social care
You can however select to study • Developing professional
modules that require part-time practice work-based learning
attendance at QMU, which will • Podiatric mechanics
be for a short time during October, • Medicine and pathology
January and May. The duration • Diabetes modules from the
of attendance will depend on MSc in Diabetes (see page 61)
the modules that you select. • Appropriate modules from the
MSc Physiotherapy (page 79)/
This MSc also provides MSc Occupational Therapy
an opportunity to study a module (page 77) programmes
on Pharmacology for Podiatrist
which has been approved by the CAREERS:
Health Professions Council for This course will help you
annotation on their register. incorporate your new found skills
and can contribute to your
continuing professional
development portfolio.
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 1 year
OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Public Health Nutrition
GRADUATES IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES CAN EXTEND THEIR
STUDIES INTO NUTRITION AND WORK IN PUBLIC HEALTH,
HEALTH EDUCATION, HEALTH PROMOTION AND INDUSTRY.
Public health nutrition is a new TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
interesting subject area that The emphasis is on independent An honours degree, that includes You can also register as an
concentrates on achieving a sound problem-based learning where significant emphasis on human associate student to study single
knowledge in nutrition, as well as your previous knowledge and biochemistry and/or physiology, modules in areas of interest.
providing participants with the skills are used to develop into normally at 2:2 classification
expertise to work in a variety of your new subject areas. The or above. FOR MORE INFORMATION,
settings to promote nutrition for course is taught using a variety Students whose first language is CONTACT:
the benefit of public health. A of interactive learning methods not English must provide Douglas McBean or Admissions
public health nutritionist influences including lectures, tutorials, evidence of English language Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
food selection and eating seminars, workshops, laboratories, proficiency of IELTS 6 or Email: dmcbean@qmu.ac.uk
behaviour of a population, based group work, role-play and equivalent. or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
on research and national dietary interactive computer sessions.
guidelines. Public health nutritionists Development of interpersonal NB. The deadline for receipt Tel: (for international course
are expected to find themselves in skills and professional skills and of applications for this course enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
advisory and policy/advocacy roles attitudes are also a major focus is 31st May 2011.
as well as engaged in research of the learning and teaching ACADEMIC DISABLED
in the UK and internationally. programme. Learning activities ATTENDANCE: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
are guided using web-based By attendance at QMU. Douglas McBean
The MSc Public Health Nutrition is programmes.
accredited by the Nutrition Society.
This enables graduates of the AREAS COVERED
course to register with the Nutrition BY THE COURSE:
Society as an Associate Public Core modules:
Health Nutritionist. • Food and nutrition
• Principles of nutrition
STRUCTURE: (UK and International)
This course is modular and can • Food policy and planning
be studied on a full-time or part- • Public health policy
time basis. Studying full-time, you • Health promotion
will normally undertake four modules • Epidemiology
in semester one and four modules • Clinical sciences
in semester two, and complete a • Research methods
dissertation (MSc only). The part-
time route accesses a proportion Plus
of the daily timetable and is • Research project
normally studied over a period
of two years. CAREERS:
Opportunities exist for public
health nutritionists in the
following areas:
• Public health
• Health promotion
(specialising in nutrition)
• Government advisory posts
• Food companies
• Research
• Health media
• Pharmaceutical industry
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 years
OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Public Health Practice
THIS COURSE IS PART OF THE NHS EDUCATION SCOTLAND PROJECT
FOR PEOPLE WISHING TO WORK WITHIN PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE.
This course enables individuals AREAS COVERED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
from a wide variety of BY THE COURSE: Normally an honours degree in a You can also register as an
backgrounds to attain competency • Research methods relevant subject or relevant work associate student to study single
in public health practice. It • Public health perspectives experience with evidence of modules in areas of interest.
facilitates the acquisition of • Public health perspectives recent continuing professional
knowledge, understanding and (work-based) development. FOR MORE INFORMATION,
skills necessary for working in • Evidence-based practice CONTACT:
a range of different posts in • Epidemiology OTHER: Dolly McCann
public health, health promotion • Promoting health of the A satisfactory criminal records Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
and health improvement population check will be required. Email: dmccann@qmu.ac.uk
activities. It also meets the skills • Working with and for or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
for health competencies for communities SELECTION PROCEDURES:
Public Health Practice. One of • Developing public health Information regarding specific Tel: (for international course
the course’s key strengths is the practice (work-based) interview requirements will be enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
focus on learning through work- • Optional module available on application.
based placements and projects. ACADEMIC DISABLED
The course was developed in Please note that the above ATTENDANCE: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
partnership with a wide range modules are subject to change See ‘structure’. Ailsa McMillan
of employers in public health Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
in Scotland and provides an CAREERS: Email: amcmillan1@qmu.ac.uk
excellent grounding for people As a graduate of this course
in Scotland, the UK, Europe and you will be equipped with the
the wider international market. knowledge and skills necessary
for a career in the many and
STRUCTURE: varied aspects of the new exciting
The course is modular and can be field of public health, for example:
studied on a full-time or part-time environmental health, public health
basis and as part of continuing policy making; health promotion
professional development. The specialists; health research and
course is delivered using a wide a range of community health
variety of attendance and study development projects.
modes and includes block weeks,
WebCT distance learning, and This course is suitable for all those
practice placements. This is currently involved, or who wish to
particularly beneficial for those be involved, in any aspect of public
in employment. health. The course is relevant to
the broad public health multi-
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: disciplinary workforce and it meets
Teaching is comprised of a the public health professional
combination of lectures, seminars, practice needs of local authorities,
workshops and on-line learning. NHS, and the voluntary sector.
In addition work-based learning
is a crucial focus for the course. INTERNATIONAL JOB
Assessment is varied and consists OPPORTUNITIES:
of portfolios, essays, debates, Graduates may wish to take
posters and presentations. advantage of international job
opportunities in a wide range
of community and public health
settings throughout the world.
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
Part-time: 3 –7 years
Radiotherapy OUTCOMES:
MSc/PgDip/PgCert
(Post-Registration)
THIS PROGRAMME ENABLES THERAPEUTIC RADIOGRAPHERS
TO DEVELOP THEIR PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND ENHANCE
THEIR CLINICAL AND RESEARCH SKILLS.
Therapeutic Radiography STRUCTURE: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,

is a profession which is both The course will offer a variety of BSc (Hons) Therapeutic CONTACT:
intellectually and scientifically attendance pathways for MSc Radiography or equivalent. Christine Blyth or Admissions
demanding. Recent changes Radiotherapy study: work-based Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
in defined areas of professional learning; distance e-learning and OTHER ENTRY Email: cblyth@qmu.ac.uk
responsibility and social policy block attendance. A range of REQUIREMENTS: or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
relating to health care have modules currently available from A satisfactory criminal records
created increasing demands on within the School of Health check will be required. Tel: (for international course
radiographers who need to be Sciences that are related to the Students whose first language enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
able to formulate standards and development and progression is not English must provide
treatment strategies as well as of the therapeutic radiography evidence of English language ACADEMIC DISABLED
assume a greater degree of profession have been identified proficiency of IELTS 6, with STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
autonomy. To practice effectively, to form the programme content. individual scores of at least 6, Margaret Cockbain
the radiographer needs to be able The full MSc Radiotherapy award or equivalent. Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
to analyse and evaluate the needs of 180 M level credits, will require Email: mcockbain@qmu.ac.uk
of health care delivery and to be study of core modules of 90 ATTENDANCE:
aware of the roles and skills of credits, which will be covered by By three, one week blocks of
other health care professionals. Research Methods or equivalent attendance and distance learning.
To optimise patient care in and the MSc Project which must
radiotherapy the therapeutic be related to an area relevant to
radiographer must adopt a critical Therapeutic Radiography. Of the AREAS COVERED • Image interpretation and pattern
approach to decision-making in remaining 90 M level credits, 60 BY THE COURSE: recognition for therapeutic
the context of current practice. credits must come from subject Core modules: radiographers (30 credits)
This requires an increased level specific modules and the • Research methods (30 credits) • Supplementary prescribing
of scientific expertise underpinned remaining 30 credits from either • Research project (60 credits) (30 credits)
with research, and the need to the subject specific modules or
take greater account of the elective modules from QMU’s Subject specific modules: Elective modules:
effectiveness of patient care within Postgraduate Module Catalogue. • Decision taking in radiotherapy • Developing professional practice
the changing needs and demands Part-time students may study planning for breast cancer – work-based learning
of health care practice. Changes in individual modules within the MSc (30 credits) (15/30/45 credits)
the provision and funding of health Radiotherapy as free standing • Radiotherapy electronic portal • Leading in healthcare
care require the radiographer to modules for the purposes image interpretation (30 credits) (15 credits)
be more evaluative of professional of continuing professional • Ultrasound localisation • Managing change in healthcare
practice, and future professional development. procedures for electron boost (15 credits)
development will depend on the clinical mark-up in radiotherapy • Independent study (15 credits)
ability to recognise and adjust to TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: (30 credits)
the changing demands of modern The teaching and assessment • The clinical practice of vaginal CAREERS:
medicine. Therefore this MSc aims strategies will enable learners vault brachytherapy (30 credits) This programme will enable you to
to foster an intellectual approach to develop their full potential by • The principles of gynaecological focus your continuing professional
to personal and professional recognising and building on prior brachytherapy (15 credits) development in relation to clinical
development, encouraging knowledge and experience and by • Planning and delivery of practice and research
therapeutic radiographers facilitating development of subject gynaecological brachytherapy in radiotherapy.
to challenge and progress related and transferable skills. (30 credits)
radiography practice in response Various forms of assessment • Ultrasound localisation
to evolutionary change. to include case study analysis, procedures for intrauterine
portfolio of evidence of practice, brachytherapy insertions
essays, written examination and (30 credits)
a project containing evidence of • Imaging modalities (computed
research method and analysis will tomography, magnetic
be used to monitor the progress resonance imaging, positron
of students throughout the emission tomography) for
programme and will contribute therapeutic radiographers
towards the award. (30 credits)
PgDip/MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
PgDip: 2 years full-time
Additional time for the MSc
OUTCOMES:
Radiotherapy and Oncology PgDip/MSc
THE POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA LEADS TO ELIGIBILITY TO REGISTER

WITH THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL. ADDITIONAL STUDY
IS REQUIRED FOR THE MSC.
Radiography is a caring profession TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: PROFESSIONAL

that calls for technological This course uses a wide range of A science or health related REGISTRATION:
expertise. Therapeutic learning and teaching methods, honours degree. This course Membership of the College
radiographers use radiation to give based on a problem based is not suitable for applicants of Radiographers, Health
radiotherapy treatment to patients learning approach with students already holding a qualification Professions Council
with cancer. If you are considering working independently and in therapeutic radiography.
this career move, it is essential that collaboratively. The teaching and FOR MORE INFORMATION,
you have good interpersonal skills learning strategies are designed OTHER ENTRY CONTACT:
as radiographers have to interact to enable independent progress REQUIREMENTS: Christine Blyth or Admissions
with other healthcare professionals within a supportive framework. A satisfactory criminal records Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
as well as patients and their Your performance will be assessed check will be required. Email: cblyth@qmu.ac.uk
families, many of whom may by a variety of methods including Students whose first language or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
need considerable reassurance. case studies, essays and is not English must provide
This course will focus on the presentations. Clinical work-based evidence of English language Tel: (for international course
professional elements required of a learning will be undertaken, on proficiency of IELTS 6, with enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
therapeutic radiographer. The aim a rotational basis, within regional individual scores of at least 6,
of the course is to further develop cancer centres in hospitals in or equivalent. ACADEMIC DISABLED
the analytical, theoretical and Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
practical skills of an honours Glasgow and Inverness and ATTENDANCE: Margaret Cockbain
graduate so that they can your personal performance By attendance at QMU and Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
demonstrate the necessary is assessed. on external placement. Email: mcockbain@qmu.ac.uk
attributes required for a registered
therapeutic radiographer. This will AREAS COVERED
enable employment within the UK. BY THE COURSE: INTERNATIONAL JOB
Core modules for the PgDip OPPORTUNITIES:
STRUCTURE: Year One: This qualification is recognised
The PgDip is designed as a six • Science and technology worldwide.
semester course delivered over • Introduction to the human body
two years of full-time study. • Introduction to cancer and its
Academic and clinical modules management
are integrated throughout the • Professional practice
course by developing clinically- • Radiotherapy science
focused themes. All modules are • Clinical placement
core. Additional study is required
for the MSc (optional). Year Two:
• Radiotherapy and oncology
practice 1
• Radiotherapy and oncology
practice 2
• Clinical work-based learning
Additional modules for the MSc
• Research methods
• Dissertation
CAREERS:
Graduates work as registered
therapeutic radiographers within
the NHS. At the time of writing,
job prospects in therapeutic
radiography are good.
MSc/PgDip
DURATION OF COURSE:
The PgDip takes 2 years
to complete full-time.
Speech and If you are eligible to
progress to the MSc, you
will undertake a further 4
Language Therapy months of study (full-time)

or 8 months (part-time).
IF YOU CURRENTLY HAVE A GOOD HONOURS DEGREE IN LINGUISTICS, OUTCOMES:
PSYCHOLOGY OR A BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE AND ARE CONSIDERING PgDip/MSc
A CHANGE OF DIRECTION, THIS COURSE WILL TRAIN YOU TO BECOME
A QUALIFIED SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST WITHIN TWO YEARS.
You will diagnose and treat children AREAS COVERED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: APPLICATION DEADLINE:
and adults with a wide range of BY THE COURSE: Good honours degree (2.1 or Mid Dec 2010.
communication difficulties. This will Year One above) or equivalent. Experience Applications received before
include developmental disorders • Linguistics 1: Foundations of working with people with Mid December 2010 will be
and speech and language • Biological and Behavioural speech or communication given priority. Please note that
problems resulting from injury, Science for SLT1: typical impairments. Students whose we cannot guarantee to consider
stroke and disease. You will also processes. first language is not English must applications received after
develop strong practical skills as • Research methods for SLT provide evidence of English this date.
well as a sound understanding of and Audiology language proficiency of IELTS 7.5
the theory of speech and language • Professional Practice for SLT1 or equivalent. PROFESSIONAL
therapy. The clinical studies part (including summer block REGISTRATION:
of the programme is central and placement) SPECIAL: Royal College of Speech and
includes clinical placements in both • Linguistics 2: Clinical linguistics Preferred subjects at honours Language Therapists and the
years of the course. Placements • Biological and Behavioural degree level include Linguistics, Health Professions
are possible in local hospitals, Science for SLT2: clinical aspect Psychology or a biological
schools and other clinics. Clinical • Speech and Language science. FOR MORE INFORMATION,
work is underpinned by modules Therapy 1 CONTACT:
in linguistics, psychology and • Within-semester clinical OTHER: Admissions
biological and medical sciences. placement 1 A satisfactory criminal records Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
check will be required. Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
STRUCTURE: Year Two
The PgDip runs over two calendar • Linguistics 3: Processing ATTENDANCE: Tel: (for international course
years and is an intensive and Variation By attendance at QMU. enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
programme with 80 weeks of • Speech and Language
study. It is a full-time, modular Therapy 2 ACADEMIC DISABLED
course. In Year One, you will • Speech and Language STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
study 7 modules and undertake Therapy 3 Contact School Office for
2 clinical placements. • Professional Practice for SLT 2 Speech and Hearing Sciences
In Year Two, 5 modules and (including summer block Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
3 clinical placements. For the placement)
award of MSc, you will be required • Within-semester clinical
to complete a dissertation. placement 2 CAREERS: Language Therapy graduates
• Within-semester clinical The aim of the course is to provide have gained research posts and
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: placement 3 a fast route to an SLT qualification some have gone on to achieve
Teaching will include a mix of • Linguistics 4: Advanced for applicants who have already higher degrees.
lectures, tutorials, student-led Phonetic, Linguistic and attained a good honours degree
seminars, clinical placement Audiological Research (or academic equivalent). INTERNATIONAL JOB
experience, case study analysis OPPORTUNITIES:
and individual project work. Year Three Once approved, successful There are exciting opportunities for
Emphasis will be placed on • Optional research dissertation completion of this course provides UK-qualified speech and language
integrating clinical and university leading to MSc. eligibility to apply for registration therapists to work overseas for
based learning opportunities. with the Health Professions personal or career development
Your performance will be PLACEMENTS: Council (HPC), the professional reasons.
assessed by a combination Although every effort is made body governing health professions
of course work including essays, to arrange summer block in the UK. To work as a SLT in the For more important information
reports, presentations and placements to suit students’ UK you must be accepted onto on working overseas, please visit
examinations as well as clinical circumstances, this is not always the HPC register. You will also be our website at
practical assessments. possible and students must be eligible to register with the Royal http://www.qmu.ac.uk/courses/P
prepared to be flexible about College of Speech and Language GCourse.cfm?c_id=175.
placement location and timing. Therapists. Most graduates work
Students are responsible for any within the NHS and can take
travel and/or accommodation up posts in community clinics,
costs incurred during placements. schools, hospitals across the UK
and abroad. Several Speech and
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
Transactional Part-time: 3 – 7 years
OUTCOMES:
Analysis Counselling/ PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Transactional
Analysis Psychotherapy
A PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
These two MSc courses, delivered a Master’s project in year three. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: *(pre-entry requirements, course
by the Counselling and This is a15,000 word dissertation Completion of two years of part- structure, practice requirements,
Psychotherapy Training Institute demonstrating the student’s time Transactional Analysis fees and outcomes etc),
(CPTI) and validated by QMU, are integration of the practice of counselling or psychotherapy
for students who wish to obtain an counselling and TA theory and training at CPTI or another ACADEMIC DISABLED
academic qualification in addition practice. At the conclusion of the recognised training institute. STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
to a professional (practising) two taught years, students for Compliance with the training Helen Ralston
qualification in counselling or the MSc in Transactional Analysis and practice requirements of Tel: +44 (0)131 667 6173
psychotherapy. Transactional Psychotherapy are expected professional bodies and normally Email: training@cpti.info
Analysis (TA), practised in many to take two years to comply with a first degree or equivalent.
countries around the world, the professional requirements of FURTHER CONTACT:
provides models for cognitive and the Institute of Transactional FOR MORE INFORMATION*, Admissions
behavioural change in counselling, Analysis and the United Kingdom CONTACT: Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
whilst as a humanistic relational Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Course Administrator Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
psychotherapy, TA has the depth in fulfilling practice requirements Tel: +44 (0)131 667 6173
to work with people at all levels of and preparing for the Certified Email: training@cpti.info
disturbance in the short or long Transactional Analysis (CTA)
term. TA is based on a theory professional examination. To
PROFESSIONAL introduction of statutory government
of personality which integrates complete the MSc, students will
QUALIFICATIONS AND registration. All CPTI courses are
models of child development, present a master’s project based
REQUIREMENTS: kept under review to ensure that
communication and interpersonal on the written CTA exam.
Both MSc courses have been written both the professional and academic
and intrapsychic process. CPTI is
to ensure academic qualification standards required will be fully met
a registered training establishment AREAS COVERED
and eligibility for recognition as a by our graduates.
of the Institute of Transactional BY THE COURSE:
professional practitioner. Professional
Analysis (ITA), the UK professional Core modules:
requirements include a substantial TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT:
body for Transactional Analysis. Year One
practice element with the required Teaching strategies include
• The therapeutic relationship
supervision, personal therapy and, experiential group work, facilitated
Completion of either of these • Diagnosis & treatment direction
for psychotherapy students, a and self-directed learning, observed
courses will equip you with • Unconscious processes
psychiatric placement. A large part supervised-skills practice and
academic and professional & dynamics
of the practice element is undertaken tutorials. Assessment includes
competencies and enable you to: • Introduction to research
during the training; entrants to the essays, case studies, presentations
• integrate the main areas of methods for psychotherapists
MSc programme will be expected and transcript analysis.
Transactional Analysis theory
to have started supervised practice
and methodology Year Two
in approved placements during the CAREERS:
• demonstrate a critical in-depth • Intervention approaches
qualifying training period (see entry It is our expectation that students
knowledge of counselling and • Integration in psychotherapy
requirements). Students with the who start training in counselling
psychotherapy and of specialist • Critical applications in TA
MSc in TA Counselling will be eligible and psychotherapy will already be
practice areas informed by psychotherapy – double module
to apply for accreditation as engaged in work. This may be a field
current research and theoretical with optional component.
counsellors with COSCA or allied to counselling or any other
debate
equivalent. Accreditation, which work. Obtaining an MSc in
• synthesise and integrate findings During the course, students
gives the counsellor a professional counselling or psychotherapy may
from clinical practice with are expected to find practice
recognition, is subject to completion enhance current career prospects
established and emerging placements and at a suitable time,
of COSCA’s practice requirements. particularly in the area of health, HR
knowledge within the start private practice. Advanced
Those with the MSc in TA and social work. Many successful
counselling and psychotherapy students may find employment as
Psychotherapy, in conjunction with students take up a career as
fields a counsellor or become established
the CTA professional qualification, counsellors or psychotherapists in
• critically debate, use and justify in private practice. CPTI gives
are eligible for registration as addition to current work or they take
relevant theories, principles, advice and support in relation to
psychotherapists with the United up full time work in these areas.
concepts and philosophy in placements, employment or self-
Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy.
counselling and psychotherapy. employed practice. The training
Registration with the UKCP as INTERNATIONAL JOB
provides students with a range
a psychotherapist requires the OPPORTUNITIES:
STRUCTURE: of transferable skills which may
completion of a professional Graduates of the MSc Transactional
Each course has two years of be used in a variety of career
examination; in respect of Analysis Psychotherapy course also
teaching delivered on a part-time areas.
Transactional Analysis training have the professional qualification of
basis over 20 days per year at
this is the CTA. This examination CTA, which is recognised worldwide.
weekends. The first year consists All work is supervised by
is prepared for in parallel to the Graduates of both courses may be
of four core modules, the second placement providers and for
preparation of the MSc master’s able to practise in other countries,
of two single and one double TA practice by recognised
project. The structure of registration providing the professional
module which includes an optional TA supervisors.
and recognition of counselling and requirements of that country
component. Students on the MSc
psychotherapy may change with the are met.
TA Counselling will commence
INTERDISCIPLINARY
PROGRAMMES
Professional Education 94 On completion of my degree in Mathematical Science at Edinburgh

University, I decided to pursue a career in Nursing and studied at
Collaborative Working: Education and Therapy 95 Glasgow Northern College of Nursing and Midwifery on an accelerated
course for graduates. I qualified in 1990. and went on to work in a variety
of specialities including Cardiac Surgery, Intensive Care, Orthopaedic
Rehabilitation, Gyneacology before taking four years out to have a family.
I then decided to pursue a career in sexual health and I studied on the

Family Planning course at Napier University and on completion took a
post as family planning nurse in the Family Planning clinic in Edinburgh
where I worked until my present part-time post as Sexual Health Adviser
in the department of Genito Urinary Medicine in Edinburgh. I have now
been in this post for eight years.
I decided to study for the MSc in Professional & Higher Education

as I have always enjoyed the educational and training elements of my
posts and wished to pursue a career in nurse education. I am thoroughly
enjoying the course, enjoying the challenge and feel that my personal
confidence has increased immensely as a direct result of my achievements
so far. I have found the staff extremely helpful and approachable.
I am currently working as a visiting lecturer for the Family Planning Clinic

at Napier University and GUM courses at Napier University and Glasgow
Caledonian University. I have also been accepted to work as an associate
lecturer for the Open University for their course in Communication in
Health and Social Care. I feel that my studies on this course have helped
me immensely in my teaching so far and hope, on completion of my
Masters, to secure a post in nurse education or educational research.
I hope to study towards a PhD in the future.
I would and already have recommended this course both to colleagues

and to my husband who is a Vascular Nurse Practitioner with an interest
in education also.
I initially started studying towards a PgCert in Professional Education

and because I got so much from the course, decided to carry on to Masters.
I have had some financial help from my employers and am self funding
about 50% of the course.
Karen Matthews
MSc Professional and Higher Education
“MY PERSONAL
CONFIDENCE
HAS INCREASED
IMMENSELY.”
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MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
MSc – Full-time: Minimum
12 months
Professional Part-time – Maximum 7 years
PgDip – Part-time: 2 – 4 years
and Higher Education PgCert – Part-time: 1 – 2 years
THIS PROGRAMME WILL ENTITLE YOU TO APPLY TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION

ACADEMY AND PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL FOR REGISTRATION AS A TEACHER.
This dynamic, interactive and AREAS COVERED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
highly work-related course has BY THE COURSE: You must be educated to first You can also register as an
been designed in response to Postgraduate Certificate, degree level and will normally be associate student to study single
the continuing professional Lecturer/NMC Teacher registration an honours graduate or equivalent. modules for CPD.
development needs of educators Core modules: You must have access to an adult
in the work place and higher • Education in action 1 + 2 (16+) learning environment. During FOR MORE INFORMATION,
education including: nurses (15 credits each) the core ‘Education in Action’ CONTACT:
and midwives; allied health • Curriculum development modules, there is a requirement Margaret Coulter
professionals; doctors; lecturers (15 credits) for teaching practice. You should or Admissions
in higher, further and community be able to demonstrate, Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
education; librarians and police Plus on application, that you have an Email: mcoulter@qmu.ac.uk,
trainers. You will have the • One elective module (15 credits, existing teaching role within your or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
opportunity to work and study with see list below*) place of work or that alternative
a range of professionals to explore arrangements can be made Tel: (for international course
experiences of learning. The Postgraduate Diploma through your employer or a higher enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
course is collaborative and Core modules (in addition to core education institution that will
involves specialist lecturers from for certificate outcome): facilitate your teaching practice. ACADEMIC DISABLED
across the schools within the • Introduction to technology In addition, for qualified Nurses STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
University, with main contributors enhanced learning (15 credits) or Midwives you must have: Iddo Oberski
being the Centre for Academic • Research methods module • current first-level professional Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
Practice and the School of Health (30 credits) registration, which is effectively Email: ioberski@qmu.ac.uk
Sciences (Nursing). • Current issues in education entered on the register
(15 credits) maintained by the Nursing and OUTCOMES:
STRUCTURE: Midwifery Council (NMC); • PgCert in Professional and
This flexible course can be studied Plus • evidence of professional post- Higher Education and
on a full-time or part-time basis. • One elective modules (for a total registration experience and registration with NMC
Modules will be offered in block of 60 credits) from: • access to appropriate practice/ Registered Nurse Teacher
release, as well as day release – Managing healthcare clinical area that will allow qualification as Teacher (Nurse
sessions. For the Postgraduate education candidates to meet the and Midwife participants only)
Certificate, you will complete four – Independent study outcomes of the course. and/or membership of Higher
modules (three core modules and – Developing professional Education (HE) Academy
one elective module) worth 60 education ATTENDANCE: (on application).
credits. The Postgraduate Diploma – or a negotiated choice You will attend QMU for five days • PgDip in Professional
requires a further 60 credits (two across each semester. Other Education with registration
core modules including research MSc teaching is delivered online. and/or membership as above
methods (30 credits) and either Dissertation/Project (60 credits) Education in Action may also be • MSc in Professional Education
one or two elective modules or To progress to the award of delivered in a one week block. with registration and/or
three core modules for the MSc MSc, participants must have membership as above.
route). The MSc requires the successfully completed the core
completion of another 60 credits education research modules.
through a dissertation/project CAREERS: based skills. The MSc allows
equivalent to four single modules. The PgCert, which is accredited participants to specialise
by the HE Academy and the NMC, in an area of interest and further
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: will enable you to teach in higher develop their knowledge and
You will learn through group education. Accreditation by other skills of educational research
discussion, teaching practice, professional bodies may allow you and enquiry.
challenge and debate, collaborative to record a teaching qualification
case analysis and independent with your profession. The PgCert INTERNATIONAL JOB
study. Emphasis is placed on will attract a broad spectrum of OPPORTUNITIES:
building on your own personal adult educators who are interested This course is relevant for overseas
experience. Assessment includes in developing skills of facilitation students who wish to expand their
personal critiques, portfolios and and teaching. The PgDip extends knowledge and experiences in
seminar presentations, essays, the breadth and depth of study teaching through research and
curriculum documents and in professional education and application of educational theory
literature reviews. enables the development of in their own country.
research-based and enquiry-
PgCert
DURATION OF COURSE:
Collaborative Working: Minimum: 1 year (minimum

of 2 years for the initial
cohort)
Education and Therapy Maximum: 4 years

OUTCOMES:
PgCert
IF YOU ARE AN EDUCATION OR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL WHO WORKS WITH
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE, THIS COURSE MAY BE OF INTEREST. IT WILL YOU EQUIP
YOU TO SUPPORT CHILDREN OR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS
(ASN)/ SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS (SEN), TO ACCESS THE CURRICULUM AND
PARTICIPATE IN SCHOOL LIFE THROUGH ENHANCED COLLABORATIVE WORKING.
In the context of this course, STRUCTURE: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ASSOCIATE STUDENT:

‘pupil/s’ are defined as children or This flexible course can be studied Relevant professional or practical You can also register as an
young people who are attending on a full-time or part-time basis. experience is essential. Successful associate student to study single
school (this can be within early Modules will be offered in block completion of a relevant degree modules in areas of interest.
years, primary or secondary release, as well as day release or an equivalent qualification will
school, mainstream or special sessions. For the Postgraduate normally be required. It is possible FOR MORE INFORMATION,
school). These pupils have Certificate, you will complete four for candidates with alternative CONTACT:
additional support needs, which modules (three core modules and qualifications & appropriate Christine Owen or Admissions
are currently, or could be in the one elective module) worth 60 relevant professional experience Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
future, supported by the direct credits. The Postgraduate Diploma to be considered. Email: cowen1@qmu.ac.uk
or indirect assistance of education requires a further 60 credits (two or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
and therapy staff working core modules and either one or ATTENDANCE:
collaboratively. The additional two elective modules). The MSc You will attend QMU for five days ACADEMIC DISABLED
support needs (ASN)/ Special requires the completion of across each semester. Other STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
Educational Needs (SEN) another 60 credits through a teaching is delivered online. Alister Landrock
could include: dissertation/project equivalent Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
• Attention and concentration to four single modules. Email: alandrock@qmu.ac.uk
• Motor skills
• Organisational skills TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT:
• Social, emotional and This course is convenient for To obtain a PgCert, you must CAREERS:
behavioural distance learners and those in full- complete the following 4 modules, This course is designed to meet
• Verbal and non-verbal time employment to due the nature with assessment: the needs of experienced staff
communication of delivery. You will only be required • Inclusive learning: contemporary within education and therapy
• Complex needs to visit the university a couple of issues (15 credits) who work within schools or allied
times and the rest of your learning • Therapy & education: effective health settings, supporting pupils
Critical evaluations of collaborative will be delivered online. Methods collaborative working to access the curriculum and
practice issues in relation to of assessment include reflective (15 credits) participate fully in school life.
inclusive learning are central to portfolios, individual learning plans, • Inclusive learning: strategies This course meets the needs of
the course. You will also have evaluation of critical incidents, case and application (15 credits) staff who want to enhance their
the opportunity to identify and studies, work based projects, • Inclusive learning: work based knowledge, understanding and
advance practice in collaborative oral conference presentations, module (15 credits) practice performance in relation
working and inclusive learning self appraisal and/or reflective to collaborative working and
in schools though a work-based report and on-line discussions Modular Credits – Select 1-3 pursuing best practice as an
project. and postings. single modules, with assessment, inclusive practitioner.
to accumulate modular credits.
This course supports Continuing AREAS COVERED
Professional Development (CPD) BY THE COURSE: Certificate of Attendance –
of both those working with On this course, you will: Select to do single modules,
children and young people in • engage with contemporary without assessment, to receive
an educational setting and Allied inclusive learning issues, related a Certificate of Attendance.
Health Professionals (AHPs) legislative frameworks and
through gaining masters policy, and relate these to
level credit. your own practice context
• learn to critique and implement
evidence based approaches
and strategies to facilitate pupils’
participation and achievement in
the curriculum and school life
• have the opportunity to identify
and advance practice in
collaborative working and
inclusive learning in schools
though a work-based project
INTERNATIONAL
HEALTH
Applied Social Development 98 I did an undergraduate degree in my home country of Malawi and
Conflict, Social Development and Health 99 went straight on to work for the Centre for Agricultural Research at
the University of Malawi. From there, I moved to World Vision Malawi,
Health Systems 100 where I worked as a Community Development Programme Manager
Human Resources for Health 101 for seven years and then as Monitoring and Evaluation Manager for
several months.
International Health 103
International Health Case Study 104 During my nine years of working, I was exposed to the enormous
Sexual and Reproductive Health 105 challenges which the poor face in their fight against poverty – health
being one of these challenges. These challenges impinged greatly on
See also… all the efforts I had put into the work that I had done and I wanted to
Social Justice, Development and Health 55 deepen my understanding of the poor, hoping to bring to light the root
cause of poverty. I believed that by doing the course at Queen Margaret,
I would hopefully find a solution.
The course opened my eyes to International Issues that have either

a direct or an indirect impact on the socio-economic state of the poor,
especially in developing countries. The lecturers were very supportive
and made my study and stay in Edinburgh very memorable.
Currently, I am doing Community Development Consulting in Malawi

and Southern Africa (and hoping to expand the market to the whole of
Africa). The course has helped me in so many ways: for example, it has
increased my confidence and I have an expanded my views of issues
that concern the poor.
Before coming back to Malawi, I secured a place PhD study at Queen

Margaret University and hope to start back there soon once I secure
a scholarship. I appreciate the time I spent studying this course and I
would like to encourage people, especially from developing countries to
do it too. Your way of looking at/handling the poor will not be the same!
Eric Phiri
“ THE COURSE OPENED MY MSc Conflict, Social Development and Health
(see page 99)
EYES TO INTERNATIONAL
ISSUES THAT HAVE EITHER
A DIRECT OR AN INDIRECT
IMPACT ON THE SOCIO-
ECONOMIC STATE OF THE
POOR, ESPECIALLY IN
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.”
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PgCert
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: One semester
(January to April)
OUTCOMES:
Applied Social Development PgCert
THIS IS A FOCUSED 13-WEEK COURSE FOR PARTICIPANTS

WHO REQUIRE CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND PRACTICAL
SKILLS IN THE AREA OF PLANNING HEALTH PROVISION WITH
AN AWARENESS OF RELEVANT SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUES.
This course, offered by IIHD* AREAS COVERED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
at QMU focuses on: BY THE COURSE: Relevant professional or CONTACT:
• analysis of the relationship Core modules: practical experience is essential. Kyoko Jardine or Admissions
between gender, health • Gender, health Successful completion of a Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
and development; and development relevant degree or an equivalent Email: int-health@qmu.ac.uk
• identification of constraints • Project design qualification. or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
on the social development and management
of a community; ATTENDANCE: Tel: (for international course
• appraisal of the impact of such Two from the following By attendance at QMU. enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
social development constraints elective modules (available
on a planned health project in semester two): ASSOCIATE STUDENT: ACADEMIC DISABLED
or programme and • Policy and practice in complex You can also register as an STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
• effective planning and emergencies associate student to study single Oonagh O’Brien
implementation of health • Sexual and reproductive health modules in areas of interest. Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
interventions. • Participatory appraisal and Email: oobrien@qmu.ac.uk
evaluation
STRUCTURE: • Psychosocial intervention with
The course is modular and can war-affected populations, SHORT COURSES: • Psychosocial interventions
be studied on a full-time or part- displaced persons and refugees We also offer short courses with war-affected populations
time basis. You will undertake • HIV and development in the following subjects: • Psychosocial interventions
13 weeks of study in total, which • Independent study (based • Environmental justice with war-affected populations
incorporates a range of modules around a social development • Gender, health and (distance)
as noted opposite. analysis) development • Sexual and reproductive health
• Health economics • Social development policy
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: CAREERS: • Health systems and practice
Teaching is comprised of a The course is suitable for those • HIV and development • Strategic human resources
combination of lectures, seminars, seeking to address social • Independent study for health
tutorials, case studies, simulation development constraints on • International health • Workforce planning
exercises and projects. better health as part of their and social policy • Workforce management
Assessment is continuous and work. This includes local health • International public health
incorporates assignments, action planners, community health staff, • Leading change These courses are delivered
plans and projects. Coursework health promoters and community • Participatory appraisal by the Institute for International
must be submitted within eight workers addressing health and evaluation Health and Development (IIHD)
weeks of the completion of the improvement. • Policy and practice in complex at QMU. IIHD also offers an MSc
study programme (during which emergencies Social Justice, Development and
time participants may choose to INTERNATIONAL JOB • Project design Health, listed on page 52.
remain resident in Edinburgh). OPPORTUNITIES: and management
Former IIHD students work as
Health advisors at SC-UK and
Oxfam UK; programme officers
at RTM International; Deputy
Country Coordinator for Action
against Hunger; Ministry of Health,
director Clinical Services, Business
Coalition against AIDS; Assistance
for Muslim women experiencing
family violence; WHO internships.
Others have embarked on PhD
studies.
*IIHD – Institute for International

Health and Development.
PgCert
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: One semester
(January to April)
Conflict, Social Part-time: 2 – 4 years
OUTCOMES:
Development and Health PgCert
THIS IS A FOCUSED 13-WEEK COURSE RELATED TO THE HEALTH

AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CONSEQUENCES OF CONFLICT AND
THE NEED FOR EFFECTIVE AND APPROPRIATE INTERVENTIONS.
This course, offered by IIHD* at AREAS COVERED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
QMU, focuses on analysis of the BY THE COURSE: Relevant professional or CONTACT:
complex policy and practice issues Core modules: practical experience is essential. Kyoko Jardine or Admissions
in diverse settings affected by • Policy & practice in complex Successful completion of Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
conflict or countries emerging emergencies a relevant degree or an Email: int-health@qmu.ac.uk
from conflict. It aims to: • Psychosocial interventions with equivalent qualification. or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
• critically examine the concepts war-affected populations,
of vulnerability and resilience of displaced persons and refugees ATTENDANCE: Tel: (for international course
individuals, households and their By attendance at QMU. enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
interaction with health and social Plus two modules from:
structures in the context of • Gender, health & development ASSOCIATE STUDENT: ACADEMIC DISABLED
forced migration; • HIV & development You can also register as an STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
• conceptualise, critique and • Independent study (focusing on associate student to study single Oonagh O’Brien
defend alternative approaches a topic relevant to a conflict/ modules in areas of interest. Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
to psychosocial protection of post-conflict setting) Email: oobrien@qmu.ac.uk
individuals and communities and • Project design and
• integrate diverse perspectives management
on the impact of conflict to SHORT COURSES: • Psychosocial interventions
formulate effective and CAREERS: We also offer short courses with war-affected populations
appropriate programmatic The course is suitable for those in the following subjects: • Psychosocial interventions
response to identified needs seeking to address health and • Environmental justice with war-affected populations
social issues in complex • Gender, health and (distance)
STRUCTURE: emergencies or work in post- development • Sexual and reproductive health
The course is modular and can be conflict or politically unstable • Health economics • Social development policy
studied on a full-time or part-time environments. • Health systems and practice
basis. You will undertake 13 weeks • HIV and development • Strategic human resources
of study in total, which incorporates INTERNATIONAL JOB • Independent study for health
a range of modules. OPPORTUNITIES: • International health • Workforce planning
Former IIHD students work as and social policy • Workforce management
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: Health advisors at SC-UK and • International public health
Teaching is comprised of a Oxfam UK; programme officers • Leading change These courses are delivered
combination of lectures, seminars, at RTM International; Deputy • Participatory appraisal by the Institute for International
tutorials, case studies, simulation Country Coordinator for Action and evaluation Health and Development (IIHD)
exercises and projects. against Hunger; Ministry of Health, • Policy and practice in complex at QMU. IIHD also offers an MSc
Assessment is continuous and director Clinical Services, Business emergencies Social Justice, Development and
incorporates assignments, action Coalition against AIDS; Assistance • Project design Health, listed on page 52.
plans and projects. Coursework for Muslim women experiencing and management
must be submitted within eight family violence; WHO internships.
weeks of the completion of the Others have embarked on PhD
study programme (during which studies.
time participants may choose to
remain resident in Edinburgh). *IIHD – Institute for International
Health and Development.
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2-3 years
PGDip:
Health Systems Full-time: 2 semesters
PgCert:
THIS COURSE AIMS TO ENHANCE PARTICIPANTS’ UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO MAKE
HEALTH SYSTEMS WORK BETTER, CONSIDERING ISSUES OF FINANCING, ORGANISATIONAL OUTCOMES:
ARRANGEMENTS, MANAGEMENT APPROACHES AND HUMAN RESOURCES. IT TAKES AN MSc/PgCert/PgDip
INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE WITH PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO ISSUES IN LOW AND
MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES.
“Strengthened health systems, STRUCTURE: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,

ideally based on primary health The course is modular and can be Honours degree or diploma, CONTACT:
care, are indeed the route to studied on a full-time or part-time preferably in a health-related Kyoko Jardine or Admissions
greater efficiency and fairness in basis. It is available by attendance area. Diplomates should have Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
health care, and greater security at QMU only. You are required to completed the final exam of a Email: int-health@qmu.ac.uk
in the health sector and beyond.” study eight modules, each valued professional body. Applicants or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
Margaret Chan, Director General, at 15 credits, and complete a from other backgrounds (eg social
World Health Organisation, Master’s project (valued at 60 science, social anthropology) Tel: (for international course
3rd November 2008. credits). Studying full-time, you will are also welcomed, if they can enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
normally undertake four modules demonstrate understanding
This course aims to enhance in semester one and four modules /experience of health issues. ACADEMIC DISABLED
participants’ understanding of in semester two, and complete STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
how to make health systems work the Master’s project (MSc only) ATTENDANCE: Oonagh O’Brien
better. This implies mobilising and in semester three. By attendance at QMU. Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
investing sufficient resources, Email: oobrien@qmu.ac.uk
the appropriate distribution of TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
resources and the uptake of Learning and teaching methods You can also register as an
available resources by those for students studying at Queen associate student to study single
intended to use them. It also Margaret University encourage modules in areas of interest.
involves managing multiple players group and independent learning.
in public and private, formal and Teaching is comprised of SHORT COURSES: • Psychosocial interventions
informal roles and developing combination of lectures, seminars, We also offer short courses with war-affected populations
strategies with the best chance tutorials, case studies, simulation in the following subjects: • Psychosocial interventions
of bringing about positive effects. exercises and projects. • Environmental justice with war-affected populations
The course will equip its graduates Assessment is continuous and • Gender, health and (distance)
with the necessary skills for incorporates assignments, action development • Sexual and reproductive health
careers in health planning, plans, projects and examinations. • Health economics • Social development policy
management and policy advice. • Health systems and practice
Participants will focus on the key AREAS COVERED • HIV and development • Strategic human resources
components of effective health BY THE COURSE: • Independent study for health
systems and the policy Core modules: • International health • Workforce planning
instruments available to support • Health systems and social policy • Workforce management
their operation. Using a • Health economics • International public health
multidisciplinary approach and • International health • Leading change These courses are delivered
working with global experts, and social policy • Participatory appraisal by the Institute for International
students will learn how to evaluate • Health related research and evaluation Health and Development (IIHD)
alternative policy options for • Research design and planning • Policy and practice in complex at QMU. IIHD also offers an MSc
improving health system emergencies Social Justice, Development
functioning and formulate Plus three electives from: • Project design and Health, listed on page 52.
appropriate responses to specific • Gender, health and and management
health system problems. Working development
throughout the programme on • HIV and development CAREERS: INTERNATIONAL JOB
health systems problems in • Independent study As a graduate, you will be well OPPORTUNITIES:
specific settings, they will develop • International public health equipped as a health planner, Former IIHD students work as
strategic plans to tackle those • Leading change manager or policy advisor in an Health advisors at SC-UK and
problems and through their • Project design and international setting. This is a new Oxfam UK; programme officers
dissertation work, focus on an management programme. Previous graduates of at RTM International; Country
issue relevant in their workplace • Policy and practice in complex the Institute for International Health Co-ordinator for Mercy Corps
or future career plans. emergencies and Development have attained International; Deputy Country
• Psychosocial interventions with such positions as: health Co-ordinator for Action against
war affected populations programme manager; project Hunger; Ministry of Health, Director
• Sexual and reproductive health consultant; human resource Clinical Services, Business Coalition
• Social development and policy manager; bilateral agency health against AIDS; Assistance for
and planning advisor and a variety of advanced Muslim women experiencing family
positions within home ministries violence; WHO internships. Others
and educational institutions. go on to embark on PhD studies.
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 1 year
PgDip:
Full-time: 2 semesters
Human Resources for Health PgCert:

THE MSC IN HUMAN RESOURCES FOR HEALTH IS DESIGNED FOR EXPERIENCED OUTCOMES:
GRADUATES OR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS KEEN TO GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING MSc/PgCert/PgDip
OF HOW TO MOBILISE SCARCE HUMAN RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH
SYSTEMS INTERNATIONALLY.
“In 2003, before I took up the STRUCTURE: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
position of Director-General, The course is modular and can be Honours degree or diploma, CONTACT:
I asked many leaders studied on a full-time or part-time preferably in a health-related Kyoko Jardine or Admissions
and decision-makers in health basis. You are required to study area. Diplomates should have Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
what they saw as the most eight modules, each valued at 15 completed the final exam of a Email: int-health@qmu.ac.uk
important issues in their credits, and complete a Master’s professional body. Applicants or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
countries. One common theme, project (valued at 60 credits). from other backgrounds (eg social
whether in developed or Studying full-time, you will normally science, social anthropology) Tel: (for international course
developing countries, was undertake four modules in are also welcomed, if they can enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
the crisis in human resources.” semester one and four modules demonstrate understanding
Dr Lee Jong Wook, Director in semester two, and complete /experience of health issues. ACADEMIC DISABLED
General, World Health Report, the Master’s project (MSc only) STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
2006. in semester three. ATTENDANCE: Oonagh O’Brien
By attendance at QMU. Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
The MSc Human Resources for TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: Email: oobrien@qmu.ac.uk
Health aims to equip participants Learning and teaching methods ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
with the necessary skills to achieve for students studying at Queen You can also register as an
optimally sustainable deployment Margaret University encourage associate student to study single
of personnel and ensure that users group and independent learning. modules in areas of interest.
of health services are served by Teaching is comprised of
the most highly skilled and efficient combination of lectures, seminars, SHORT COURSES: • Psychosocial interventions
workforce possible. The new MSc tutorials, case studies, simulation We also offer short courses with war-affected populations
is an adaptation of one formerly exercises and projects. in the following subjects: • Psychosocial interventions
offered by Keele University – Assessment is continuous and • Environmental justice with war-affected populations
the faculty from Keele are now incorporates assignments, action • Gender, health and (distance)
associated with QMU and will plans, projects and examinations. development • Sexual and reproductive health
be delivering the HRH specific • Health economics • Social development policy
elements of this course. AREAS COVERED • Health systems and practice
BY THE COURSE: • HIV and development • Strategic human resources
Participants will gain insights into Core modules: • Independent study for health
the key factors and forces shaping • Strategic human resources • International health • Workforce planning
the skills, behaviours and for health and social policy • Workforce management
capabilities of the health workforce • Health systems • International public health
and explore how modern • Health economics • Leading change These courses are delivered
management practices can shape • Workforce management • Participatory appraisal by the Institute for International
and influence the productivity of • Workforce planning and evaluation Health and Development (IIHD)
these workforces and the health • Health related research • Policy and practice in complex at QMU. IIHD also offers an MSc
systems in which they work. Using • Research design and planning emergencies Social Justice, Development
a multidisciplinary approach and • Project design and Health, listed on page 52.
working with global experts, Plus one elective from: and management
students will learn how to • Gender, health and
formulate, synthesise and development CAREERS: INTERNATIONAL JOB
construct effective and appropriate • HIV and development As a graduate, you will be well OPPORTUNITIES:
responses to strategic and • Independent study equipped as a human resource Former IIHD students work as
practical HR issues in the health • International public health manager, strategic planner or Health advisors at SC-UK and
sector. Relevant and appropriate • Leading change policy advisor in an international Oxfam UK; programme officers
tools and frameworks for planning, • Project design and setting. This is a new programme. at RTM International; Country
mobilising, developing and management Previous graduates of IIHD have Co-ordinator for Mercy Corps
managing the workforce will be • Policy and practice in complex attained such positions as: health International; Deputy Country
explored through participatory emergencies programme manager; project Co-ordinator for Action against
learning methods, and students • Psychosocial interventions with consultant; human resource Hunger; Ministry of Health, Director
will become confident users of the war affected populations manager; bilateral agency health Clinical Services, Business Coalition
HR managers toolkit. • Sexual and reproductive health advisor and a variety of advanced against AIDS; Assistance for
• Social development and policy positions within home ministries Muslim women experiencing family
and planning and educational institutions. violence; WHO internships. Others
go on to embark on PhD studies.
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MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
MSc
Full-time: 1 year
PgDip
Full-time: 2 semesters
International Health PgCert
THIS COURSE EQUIPS HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND RELATED WORKERS TO WORK
OUTCOMES:
EFFECTIVELY AT A SENIOR LEVEL TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING
PgCert/PgDip/MSc
OF POPULATIONS IN LOW, MIDDLE INCOME AND TRANSITIONAL COUNTRIES THROUGH
THE DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE AND RESPONSIVE HEALTH SYSTEMS.
This course, offered by IIHD* at AREAS COVERED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
QMU, is designed for middle to BY THE COURSE: Honours degree or diploma, CONTACT:
senior-level health professionals Core modules: preferably in a health-related area. Kyoko Jardine or Admissions
working, or planning to work, • International health and social Diplomates should have Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
in developing and transitional policy completed the final exam of a Email: int-health@qmu.ac.uk
countries. Participants are typically • Health related research professional body. Applicants or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
drawn from health ministries and • Health systems from other backgrounds (eg social
the NGO sector. • Research design and planning science, social anthropology) Tel: (for international course
(held in semester two) are also welcomed, if they can enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
STRUCTURE: demonstrate understanding
The course is modular and can be Choose one module from: /experience of health issues. ACADEMIC DISABLED
studied on a full-time or part-time • Social development policy STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
basis. Studying full-time, you will and practice ATTENDANCE: Oonagh O’Brien
normally undertake four modules • Health economics By attendance at QMU. Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
in semester one and four modules • International public health Email: oobrien@qmu.ac.uk
in semester two, and complete ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
a dissertation, project or research Choose three electives from: You can also register as an
proposal (MSc only) in semester • Project design and associate student to study single
three. Whilst each semester is 15 management modules in areas of interest.
weeks long, many of the courses • Gender, health and
SHORT COURSES: • Psychosocial interventions
are taught in shorter blocks to development
We also offer short courses with war-affected populations
facilitate specialist study. The part- • Policy and practice in complex
in the following subjects: • Psychosocial interventions
time route is more flexible. You emergencies
• Environmental justice with war-affected populations
can also register as an associate • Sexual and reproductive health
• Gender, health and (distance)
student to study single modules • Participatory appraisal and
development • Sexual and reproductive health
in areas of interest. evaluation
• Health economics • Social development policy
• Psychosocial intervention with
• Health systems and practice
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: war-affected populations
• HIV and development • Strategic human resources
Teaching is comprised of a • Independent study
• Independent study for health
combination of lectures, seminars, • HIV and development
• International health • Workforce planning
tutorials, case studies, simulation • Leading change
and social policy • Workforce management
exercises and projects. • Psychosocial intervention with
• International public health
Assessment is continuous and war-affected populations
• Leading change These courses are delivered
incorporates assignments, action (distance learning)
• Participatory appraisal by the Institute for International
plans, projects and examinations. • Strategic human resources
and evaluation Health and Development (IIHD)
for health
• Policy and practice in complex at QMU. IIHD also offers an MSc
• Workforce planning
emergencies Social Justice, Development
• Workforce management
• Project design and Health, listed on page 52.
and management
Plus
• Dissertation, project or research
proposal (MSc only) CAREERS: INTERNATIONAL JOB
As a graduate you will be well OPPORTUNITIES:
equipped as an international health Former IIHD students work as
practitioner or as a senior health Health advisors at SC-UK and
manager or policy maker in a Oxfam UK; programme officers at
developing country or one in RTM International; Deputy Country
economic transition. Graduates of Coordinator for Action against
the programme have attained such Hunger; Ministry of Health, director
positions as: health programme Clinical Services, Business
manager; project consultant; Coalition against AIDS; Assistance
human resource manager; donor for Muslim women experiencing
agency health advisor and a family violence; WHO internships.
variety of advanced positions Others have embarked on PhD
within home ministries and studies.
educational institutions.
IQ
INSIDE QUEEN
MARGARET
“I CHOSE QMU BECAUSE

IT HAD AN EXCELLENT
REPUTATION FOR ITS
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
PROGRAMMES.”
Before coming to QMU, I was a Since my course started in September of the social habits in the west
practicing medical doctor in my 2006, I have found it very challenging: in relation to an aspect of its
home country, Nigeria. I was working I am constantly exposed to new reproductive health implication.
in the general practice unit of a knowledge, different perspective After I graduate, I intend to go onto
well established privately owned of reasoning, research and project to do a PhD in health research if
specialist hospital. organisational tools – which are entirely given the opportunity and return
new to me considering my clinical to Nigeria after that to put what
I chose to study this course because background, but I’m finding it all very I have learnt into practice.
I wanted to gain knowledge to interesting. My lecturers are very eager
practice medicine at the grass root to teach, ready to solve academic
level where help is mostly needed problems and give support where
in Nigeria and also to gain research needed. They are of various academic
knowledge to carry out health-related discipline and are very skillful.
research. I chose QMU because it
had an excellent reputation for its Currently, I am preparing to start my George Okoli
international health programmes. dissertation which will deal with one MSc International Health
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MSc/PgCert
DURATION OF COURSE:
MSc
Sexual and Full-time: 1 year

PgDip
Reproductive Health Full-time: 2 semesters

PgCert
THESE COURSES, OFFERED BY IIHD* AT QMU, ALLOW HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND Full-time: 13 weeks
OTHERS TO WORK EFFECTIVELY AT A SENIOR LEVEL TO PROMOTE THE REPRODUCTIVE Part-time: 2 – 4 years
HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF POPULATIONS IN LOW, MIDDLE INCOME AND OUTCOMES:
TRANSITIONAL COUNTRIES. PgCert/PgDip/MSc
MSc • Psychosocial intervention ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ATTENDANCE:

This course has been designed with war-affected populations, MSc By attendance at QMU.
in response to the increasing need displaced persons and refugees Honours degree or diploma,
for personnel of governments, preferably in a health-related area. ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
international health institutions and Plus Diplomates should have You can also register as an
non-government organisations to • Dissertation, project or research completed the final exam of a associate student to study single
be trained to support development proposal (MSc only) professional body. Applicants from modules in areas of interest.
in this key area. This course other backgrounds (eg social
focuses on the social and political TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: science, social anthropology) FOR MORE INFORMATION,
issues influencing sexual and A combination of lectures, are also welcomed, if they CONTACT:
reproductive health in low and seminars, tutorials, case studies, can demonstrate appropriate Kyoko Jardine or Admissions
middle income countries. simulation exercises and projects. understanding/experience Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
Assessment is continuous and of reproductive health issues. Email: int-health@qmu.ac.uk
STRUCTURE: incorporates assignments, action or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
This course is modular and can be plans, projects and examinations. PgCert
studied on a full-time or part-time A relevant degree or an equivalent ACADEMIC DISABLED
basis. Studying full-time, you will PgCert qualification. Relevant professional STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
normally undertake eight modules This course focuses on integration or practical experience is essential. Oonagh O’Brien
in both semester one and two, of theory and practice and draws Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
and complete a dissertation, extensively on your experience to Email: oobrien@qmu.ac.uk
project or research proposal. provide a robust, challenging and
Whilst each semester is 15 weeks relevant programme. While taught SHORT COURSES: • Psychosocial interventions
long, many of the modules are sessions, tutorials and group work We also offer short courses with war-affected populations
taught in shorter blocks to facilitate encourage participative learning, in the following subjects: • Psychosocial interventions
specialist study. The part-time the self-directed learning associated • Environmental justice with war-affected populations
route is more flexible. with module assignments will • Gender, health and (distance)
provide you with opportunities to development • Sexual and reproductive health
AREAS COVERED explore topics and issues that are • Health economics • Social development policy
BY THE COURSE: of particular interest to you. Please • Health systems and practice
Core modules: note that this is not a clinical • HIV and development • Strategic human resources
• International health training programme. • Independent study for health
and social policy • International health • Workforce planning
• Health systems STRUCTURE: and social policy • Workforce management
• Health-related research The course is modular and can be • International public health
• Research design and planning studied on a full-time or part-time • Leading change These courses are delivered
• Sexual and reproductive health basis. You will undertake 13 weeks • Participatory appraisal by the Institute for International
• Gender, health and of study in total. and evaluation Health and Development (IIHD)
development • Policy and practice in complex at QMU. IIHD also offers an MSc
AREAS COVERED emergencies Social Justice, Development
Plus choose one core module BY THE COURSE: • Project design and Health, listed on page 52.
from: Core modules: and management
• International public health • Sexual & reproductive health
• Social development policy • Gender, health & development
and practice • HIV & development TEACHING AND ASSESMENT: INTERNATIONAL JOB
• Health economics A combination of lectures, OPPORTUNITIES:
Plus choose one module from: seminars, tutorials, field visit, case Former IIHD students work as
Choose one elective module from: • Policy & practice in complex studies, simulation exercises and Health advisors at SC-UK and
• Project design and emergencies projects. Assessment is Oxfam UK; programme officers at
management • Psychosocial interventions continuous and incorporates RTM International; Deputy Country
• Policy and practice in complex with war-affected populations, assignments, action plans and Coordinator for Action against
emergencies displaced persons and refugees projects. Coursework must be Hunger; Ministry of Health, director
• Participatory appraisal • Project design and submitted within eight weeks Clinical Services, Business Coalition
and evaluation management of the completion of the study against AIDS; Assistance for
• Independent study • Independent study (focusing programme (during which time Muslim women experiencing family
• HIV and development on a topic relevant to sexual participants may choose to remain violence; WHO internships. Others
or reproductive health) resident in Edinburgh). have embarked on PhD studies.
ARTS
MANAGEMENT
Postgraduate Programme Originally from San Diego, California, I received one of only 40 Marshall
in Cultural Management 108 Scholarships awarded each year by the British Government for
postgraduate study in the UK. As an actress, singer and musician for
most of my life, I originally took a Master of Performance in Musical
Theatre at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, followed
by a Masters in Classical Acting at the Drama Centre London.
I received an extension of my scholarship for an additional year of study

in Scotland and came to QMU to complete an MA in Arts and Cultural
Management. I especially appreciated the work placements and the
flexibility that the course offered and without a doubt, Douglas Brown,
the course leader, was one of the most dedicated and supportive
people I have ever worked with.
Since leaving QMU, I have set up my own business, El Dorado Cabaret,

which provides bespoke live entertainment for corporate and special
events, and also facilitates creative approaches to corporate PR and
personal development through the arts. My experience at QMU provided
the platform, drive, and business skills that have led me to fulfill my
dream of running my own company.
Morgan Carberry
MSc Arts and Cultural Management
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“WANT TO REACH FOR THE STARS?”
IQ
INSIDE
QUEEN MARGARET
107
MA
DURATION OF COURSE:
Postgraduate Programme Full-time: 1 year
in Cultural Management OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgDip/MA
(MA Arts and Cultural Management
and MA Festival Management)
THIS COURSE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO MEET THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
NEEDS OF THOSE WISHING TO DEVELOP A MANAGEMENT ROLE IN THE ARTS
AND CULTURAL SECTORS.
QMU offers three awards focusing MA FESTIVAL MANAGEMENT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
on cultural management: This course will provide you with Honours degree or relevant CONTACT:
• MBA Cultural Management knowledge of the current issues industrial experience and Douglas Brown
(see page 37 for course details) in the production of festivals. education. Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
• MA Arts and Cultural On completion you will be able to Email: dbrown@qmu.ac.uk
Management demonstrate an ability to analyse ATTENDANCE: or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
• MA Festival Management and understand issues as well as By attendance at QMU.
implement the policies underlying Tel: (for international course
Each award focuses on different the production, programming ASSOCIATE STUDENT: enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
aspects of arts and cultural and management of festivals. You can also register as an
management, which is reflected associate student to study single ACADEMIC DISABLED
in the combination of modules The modules are: modules in areas of interest. STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
within each award. The course is • Introduction to the cultural Douglas Brown
developed in co-operation with key sector
national cultural agencies and other • People management,
bodies with a strategic interest in governance and law CAREERS:
the development of the arts and • Research methods for business You will be qualified to work in a
cultural sectors across Scotland • Festivals management or research role
and there are strong practical links • Strategic management and within the arts and cultural sector.
between the cultural management policy You will be able to use modules,
programme and many local and • Finance and fundraising or the whole course, as part of
national organisations in the • Arts marketing and public your personal and professional
cultural industry sector. relations development. Previous students
• Placement or independent study work in galleries & museums;
MA ARTS AND CULTURAL theatres, festivals & performing
MANAGEMENT There will be a dissertation or arts organisations; and local
This course will stimulate your project module to attain the full MA. councils, arts councils and related
understanding and develop your cultural agencies across the world.
knowledge of contemporary issues STRUCTURE:
affecting the development of arts Teaching is comprised of a INTERNATIONAL JOB
and cultural management and their combination of lectures, seminars, OPPORTUNITIES:
relevance to daily practice. tutorials, case studies, simulation Our international, EU and UK
exercises, field trips and projects. graduates have found these
The modules are: The methods used vary from programmes instrumental in
• Introduction to the cultural module to module. Your securing both employment and
sector performance on the course will promotion opportunities in cultural
• People management, be assessed by essays, reports, agencies, institutions and
governance and law presentations and a dissertation organisations in their home
• Research methods for business or project (MA only). countries and abroad. Our past
• Production and project students are working across
management TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: Europe, North America and Asia.
• Strategic management and The main forms of assessment are
policy written assignments, case study
• Finance and fundraising presentations and practical
• Arts marketing and public performance (placement and
relations QMU-situated).
• Placement or independent study
There will be a dissertation or

project module to attain the full MA.
FURTHER
INFORMATION
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or used by a student.
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FEES:
FEES AND CHARGES Office to pay in instalments. If Postgraduate Diploma within You may wish to consider a
All students pay an annual fee you choose this option, you will the Cultural Management Career Development Loan.
to the University. The tuition fee you will be asked to complete a Programme may be eligible Quite simply, a CDL is a deferred
levels detailed in this prospectus direct debit mandate prior to, or to be nominated for such an repayment bank loan to help you
apply to all students who at the time of, your matriculation. award. A small number of pay for vocational learning or
commenced or resumed their The number of instalments by awards may be available for education. You can borrow
studies in Session 2010/11. Fee which payment may be made each subject. SAAS awards anything between £300 and
levels are reviewed on an annual will depend on the length and may be available for other £10,000 to help you fund up
basis, and are subject to start date of your course. Please postgraduate courses, please to two years of learning plus
increase. For some courses, note that if you are studying by refer to the SAAS website for the (if relevant) up to one year’s
fees are fixed for the duration of distance learning mode, you will current list of eligible courses. practical work experience
the period of study, and these receive your learning materials Further information on where it forms part of the
are indicated below. Fees once you have paid your fees. postgraduate allowances is course. The Department for
detailed for Research students available from the SAAS website: Education and Skills (DfES)
apply to those students who FUNDING FOR TAUGHT www.saas.gov.uk pays the interest on your loan
registered for a higher degree POSTGRADUATE AND while you are learning and for
in Session 2010/11. With the RESEARCH STUDENTS Funding may be available from up to one month afterwards.
exception of research students Students applying for a Masters a number of trust funds and If you finish the course before
who have a studentship, all Degree or Postgraduate Diploma charities. Details are available the agreed date, the repayment
research students pay bench are normally self financing or through the following websites: holiday will end up to one
fees, which cover the cost of sponsored by employers or www.egas-online.org.uk month after your last day of
consumable materials and other other agencies. We advise all www.scholarship-search.org.uk training. You then repay the loan
expenses associated with students to investigate their to the bank over an agreed
the student’s research. All eligibility for support at the Postgraduate students who find period at a fixed rate of interest.
research students also pay an earliest opportunity, as student themselves in financial difficulty Career Development Loans are
examination fee. If you exceed loans are not available to can apply for help through the available through Barclays and
the normal prescribed period postgraduate students. A limited Discretionary Fund administered The Co-operative banks. You
of study without submitting your number of taught postgraduate by QMU. Details and application do not need to be an existing
thesis, you are registered as a awards are available for Scottish forms are available from Student account holder but the bank
continuing student, and pay the students from the Student Services and the Students’ may require you to open an
appropriate annual continuation Awards Agency for Scotland Union. Criteria include having account with them. Further
fee. (SAAS) – please check the SAAS exhausted all other available information is available at:
website for a full list of eligible sources of income, financial Tel: 0800 585505 Website:
PAYMENT OF TUITION courses. At the time of writing hardship and unexpected www.lifelonglearning.co.uk/cdl
FEES (August 2010) the Public Health exceptional circumstances.
Tuition fees and Bench fees Nutrition, Public Health Practice, Priority is given to final year The most important sources
(research students only) become Health Psychology, Hospitality students, students with of funding for postgraduate
due on the first day of your Management, Diabetes and disabilities, lone parents, mature research students in the UK
programme of study. You must Occupational Therapy (post- students, students with short are the Research Councils.
either pay in full within 28 days registration), Postgraduate term medical difficulties and
of the due date, or make Diploma within the International families on low income.
arrangements with the Finance Health Scheme and the
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These bodies are government- INTERNATIONAL

funded agencies engaged STUDENTS’ FUNDING
in the support of research International students are
in different disciplines and generally funded by their
postgraduate funding is just respective governments,
one part of a broad range international funding agencies
of responsibilities. A full list or are self-funding. We have
of postgraduate funding up to 16 partial scholarships
opportunities are available at: of £2,000 for self-funding
website: www.prospects.ac.uk international students. For further
Details of research degree information, please contact:
funding sources can be Recruitment and International
found on our website at: Liaison Office
www.qmu.ac.uk/res/potential_f Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0099
unders.htm Email: rilo@qmu.ac.uk
For advice on funding WANT MORE INFORMATION?

matters, please contact: CONTACT ADMISSIONS ON:
T: +44 (0)131 474 0000 OR
Bill Stronach
E: ADMISSIONS@QMU.AC.UK
Student Funding Adviser
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
Email:
studentfunding@qmu.ac.uk
For advice on your fee

liability, please contact:
Senior Admissions Officer
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
or
Registry Officer
(Research Degrees)
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
Email:
researchdegrees@qmu.ac.uk
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FEES continued
THE POSTGRADUATE STUDENT FEES FOR 2011/12 HAVE NOT YET BEEN SET. BELOW ARE THE FEES FOR 2010/11 ENTRY.
IT IS LIKELY THAT FEES WILL RISE BY APPROXIMATELY 5% IN 2011/12. THE FEES WILL BE PUBLISHED ON OUR WEBSITE
IN DUE COURSE AT www.qmu.ac.uk
Postgraduate – Classroom Postgraduate – Laboratory/Studio MBA Can’t find the fee for the
Courses based Courses • MBA (unnamed) programme you wish to study?
• MA Arts and Cultural Management • MSc Rehabilitative Audiology • MBA Cultural Management If the fee for a particular course in
• MA Festival Management (Post-Registration) • MBA Hospitality Management which you are interested is not listed
• MSc Public Relations • MSc Diabetes/PgDip Diabetes • MBA Entrepreneurship here, then please contact either
• PgCert/PgDip/MSc Professional • MSc Health Psychology • MBA Public Services our Senior Admissions Officer or
and Higher Education • MSc Nursing Management Research Degree Officer, both of
• MSc Social Justice • MSc Occupational Therapy whom will be very happy to advise
• MSc Gender and Social Justice (Post-registration) International Health Scheme you further.
• MSc Environmental Justice • MSc Palliative Care MSc Social Justice, Development
• MSc Physiotherapy and Health/PgCert Applied Social
(Post-Registration) Development/PgCert Conflict,
• MSc Public Health Nutrition Social Development and
• MSc Public Health Practice Health/MSc Health Systems/MSc
• MSc Radiotherapy Human Resources
for Health/MSc International
Health/MSc/PgCert Sexual
and Reproductive Health.
Postgraduate – Classroom Courses Executive Master in International Planned Events

Home Full-time £3400 Home Full-time £10000
Home Part-time £385 per 15 credit module PgCert Community Health Nursing £1820 + £500 (PgCert element)
Home Dissertation £750 Radiography Stand-Alone Work Based £385 per module
International Full-time £9700 CIPR Diploma £1300
International Part-time £1050 per 15 credit module PgDip/MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)
International Dissertation £2100 MSc/PgDip Radiology and Oncology
Home Full-time £7290
Postgraduate – Laboratory/Studio-Based Courses
Home Part-time Pro Rata
Home Dissertation £750
Home Part-time £385 per 15 credit module
International Full-time £13800
Home Dissertation £750 pro rata
International Part-time Pro Rata
International Dissertation £2400
International Part-time £1175 per 15 credit module
MSc Physiotherapy (Pre Registration)
Non-standard Postgraduate Fees Home Part-time Pro Rata
MSc Art Therapy, Art Psychotherapy (International) International Full-time £15000
Dance Movement Psychotherapy, Music Therapy International Part-time Pro Rata
Home Full-time £5070 per annum
MBA
Home Part-time £3720
Home Part-time £810 per 15 credit module
PG Diploma/MSc Dietetics
Home Full-time Yr 1 £5070, Yr 2 £3380
Home Part-time Pro-rata per 15 credit module
International Part-time £1110 per 15 credit module
International Full-time Yr 1 £10700, Yr 2 £7140
Distance Learning Full-time £6400
International Part-time Pro rata per 15 credit module
Distance Learning Part-time £640 per 15 credit module/£1280 dissertation
MSc Audiology (Pre-Registration) International Health Scheme
Home/EU Full-time £3830 Home Full-time £6350
International £10700 Home Part-time £640 per 15 credit module
Home Dissertation £750 Home Dissertation £1280
International Dissertation £2400 International Full-time £12600
MSc Speech and Language Therapy (Pre-Registration) International Part-time £1155 per 15 credit module
Home/EU Full-time £6350 International Dissertation £3400
Research (including Professional Doctorates)
Home/EU Full-time £3400
Home/EU Part-time £1785
MSc International Management and Leadership
Home/EU Full-time £5300
International Part-time £4850
Bench Fees See subject area
Professional Association Fees £100
Examination Fee £200
Continuation Fee £400
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LOCATE: HOW TO GET TO OUR CAMPUS

PUBLIC TRANSPORT By Train from Central Prestonpans and Wallyford the left hand turn onto London
From Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh and the West: Stations This is an hourly service. Road (more or less opposite
From Edinburgh Airport, you can 6 mins From central Musselburgh, you Gayfield Square, and signposted
The new campus is located right
catch the ‘Airlink’ bus into the city can either catch a number 30 Berwick Upon Tweed A1). Follow
centre and alight at the Waverley beside Musselburgh rail station, Lothian bus on the east side of the A1 signs, past Easter Road,
station stop (just off Princes whilst Newcraighall Station is Musselburgh High Street, or it’s and Meadowbank Stadium then
Street) and follow the directions located 15/20 minutes walk a 20 minute walk up towards turn right into Willowbrae Road
for bus or train travel below. to the north west of the site. Stoneybank. at the Jocks Lodge traffic lights
Musselburgh station is served by Please see map right. junction. Continue for about 2
From Central Edinburgh trains from Edinburgh and East miles until the junction at the A1.
The number 30 Lothian bus goes Lothian, whilst Newcraighall is From Midlothian Take a right onto the A1, and
directly into the campus and runs served by trains from Edinburgh, From central Musselburgh, you continue along, over the
approximately every 10 minutes. West Lothian and Stirlingshire. can either catch a number 30 roundabout and past the exit to
More information on the route of Trains run from Haymarket Lothian bus on the east side of Newcraighall. Take the following
the number 30 is available on the and Waverley Station to both Musselburgh High Street, or it’s exit on the left after the Queen
Lothian Buses website. You can Musselburgh and Newcraighall. a 20 minute walk up towards Margaret University sign. Take
catch the number 30 from Detailed information can be Stoneybank. Please see map a left at the end of the slip road
several bus stops on Princes found on the First Scotrail above. Additionally the 140/141 and follow round to the car park
Street. The journey will cost website at First Bus from Dalkeith has been entrance, first on the right.
£1.20 each way, or you can buy http://www.firstgroup.com/scotr rerouted to include the campus.
a day ticket for £3.00 which will ail/content/timetables/index By Car from Fife: 30 mins
enable you to unlimited travel for BY CYCLE Take the M90 south towards
that day on all Lothian buses From West, North and South By Cycle from Central Edinburgh (signposted Forth
(except the ‘Airlink’ bus). The 45 of Edinburgh City Centre Edinburgh: 30 mins Road Bridge). Continue on to
bus also comes onto campus, If you are not already on the National Cycle Route 1 runs from the A90 crossing the Forth Road
but only during peak travel times. number 30 route, get a bus to Waverley Station to the campus. Bridge and on into Edinburgh.
You can catch this bus from where you can catch it (Princes There are also many quiet roads At the Barnton Junction turn right
Hanover Street. Street or North Bridge is best), in the Musselburgh area which onto Maybury Road – A902
or get the train at Waverley would allow for safe cycling. (signposted City Bypass) through
From Edinburgh Bus Station Station – see above for details These can be seen on Spokes roundabout to the end. At
From Edinburgh Bus Station, it is of the bus route. cyclemap.(www.spokes.org.uk). Maybury Junction turn right
easy to catch another bus to the There is plenty of space for bikes onto the Glasgow Road – A8
campus or get the train. To go by From the East of Edinburgh on all the trains calling at both (signposted City Bypass). At
bus, you should head for Princes If you do not want to go into the Newcraighall and Musselburgh. Gogar Roundabout take the 2nd
Street (which is only a 2 minute city centre to catch the number exit onto The City of Edinburgh
walk) and catch the number 30 30 or the train, you should take BY CAR Bypass – A720 (signposted
Lothian bus outside Marks & a number 26 or 44 Lothian bus Cars can access the campus via Berwick upon Tweed). Travel
Spencer. It’s about a 25 minute to central Musselburgh. From a sliproad off the A1 southbound, along the A720 through
journey and will cost you £1.20 central Musselburgh, you can between the exit for Newcraighall/ Sheriffhall Roundabout, taking
each way or you can buy a day either catch a number 30 Lothian Craigmillar and the Old Craighall the 3rd exit onto The City of
ticket for £3.00, which will enable bus on the east side of Roundabout. Drivers should note Edinburgh Bypass – A720.
you to unlimited travel for that Musselburgh High Street that the access by car is not Through Old Craighall Junction,
day on all Lothian buses (except (outside the police station), permitted via Whitehall Farm at roundabout take 1st exit,
the ‘Airlink’ bus). or it’s a 15 minute walk up Road (by Musselburgh Station). which merges onto the A1. You
towards Stoneybank. are now travelling west towards
Alternatively, Waverley Train By Car from Central Edinburgh, and you will pass the
Station is very close to the bus From East Lothian Edinburgh: 20 mins university on your right, but you
station. The journey only take You can get a train to From the East End of Princes will need to continue to the next
6 minutes. You should alight Musselburgh Station from North Street or Queen Street take the junction at Newcraighall and
at Musselburgh Station. Berwick, Drem, Longniddry, A900 towards Leith Walk. Take double back onto the Eastbound
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A1. Take the following exit on the 3rd exit to continue along no direct access to the campus StoneybankD Terrace, continue
left after the Queen Margaret Edinburgh Bypass – A720. from this carriageway. Instead forward onto Whitehill Farm Road
University sign. Take a left at the At Old Craighall Junction continue to the next exit for and straight on to the pedestrian
end of the slip road and follow roundabout take 1st exit, which Newcraighall and follow that road entrance to QMU.
round to the car park entrance, merges onto the A1. You are round to the right, under the A1
first on the right. now travelling west towards and back up the other side onto Walking from Fort Kinnaird:
Edinburgh, and you will pass the the Eastbound carriageway. The 20 mins
By Car from West Lothian: university on your right, but you slip road to the campus will then Follow the A6095 Newcraighall
30 mins will need to continue to the next be the next exit off the A1. Road from Fort Kinnaird, through
Take the M9, at the Newbridge junction at Newcraighall and the A1 junction and forward to
Junction roundabout take the double back onto the Eastbound WALKING the Newcraighall Park and Ride.
2nd exit, to continue on the M9. A1. Take the following exit on the Walking from Central Just past the Park and Ride site
At the junction with the M8, left after the Queen Margaret Musselburgh: 20 mins take a right onto the National
branch left on to the M8. At M8 University sign. Take a left at the Starting at the Brunton Theatre Cycle Network path, alongside
junction 1, keep in right hand end of the slip road and follow on Bridge Street, going south, football park. Follow the path
lane signposted City Bypass round to the car park entrance, towards the River Esk, continue that runs to the new QMU site.
South. At Hermiston Junction first on the right. to Eskview West. Go up Eskside
roundabout take the 3rd exit West until the junction with NB: All information was correct at
onto the A720 (signposted City By Car from East Lothian: Olivebank Road. Go across the time of print, but bus routes and
Bypass South). The A720 and 30 mins road to Eskview Road. Walk prices may be subject to change.
Edinburgh Bypass merge Travelling along the Westbound along it until you come to the We recommend that you refer to
together. When you reach carriageway, you will pass the junction with Stoneybank the Lothian Buses website for the
Sheriffhall roundabout, take the University on your right. There is Terrace. Take a right onto latest information.
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CONNECT:
USEFUL CONTACTS
ACCOMMODATION EDUCATION LIAISON
SERVICE E: rilo@qmu.ac.uk
E: accommodation@qmu.ac.uk
STUDENT DISABILITY
ADMISSIONS ADVISER
E: admissions@qmu.ac.uk E: disability@qmu.ac.uk
CAREERS ADVISER STUDENT FINANCE

E: careers@qmu.ac.uk ADVISER
E: wstronach@qmu.ac.uk
DEVELOPMENT
& ALUMNI OFFICE SPORTS
E: alumni@qmu.ac.uk E: sports@qmu.ac.uk
EFFECTIVE LEARNING STUDENT COUNSELLOR

SERVICE E: fkelly@qmu.ac.uk
E: els@qmu.ac.uk
STUDENT SERVICES
INFORMATION SERVICES E: studentservices@qmu.ac.uk
E: it-helpdesk@qmu.ac.uk
STUDENTS’ UNION
INTERNATIONAL LIAISON E: union@qmu.ac.uk
E: rilo@qmu.ac.uk
All useful contacts can
JOBSHOP be reached on
E: jobshop@qmu.ac.uk Tel: +44(0)131 474 0000
LIBRARY
E: library_enquiries@qmu.ac.uk
MARKETING
E: marketing@qmu.ac.uk
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FIND
ALPHABETICAL COURSE LIST
A Health Psychology Chartered Institute
Applied Social Development 98 (Professional Doctorate) 68 of Public Relations Diploma 47
Audiology 59/60 Health and Social Sciences Chartered Institute of Public Relations
(Professional Doctorate) 69 Internal Communications Diploma 46
B Public Relations 48
I Public Services Management 42
C International Health 103
Collaborative Working: Education International Management Q
and Therapy 95 and Leadership/with Hospitality 39
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 61 MSc Art Psychotherapy (International) 58 R
Community Health Nursing 75 International Planned Events 41 Radiotherapy 88
Conflict, Social Development Radiotherapy and Oncology 89
and Health 99 J, K, L
Cultural Management 37/108 S
M Sexual and Reproductive Health 105
D MBA 36 Social Justice, Development
Dance Movement Psychotherapy 62 Mammography 70 and Health 55
Diabetes 63 Music Therapy (Nordoff-Robbins) 71 Social Justice 54
Dietetics 65 Speech and Language Therapy 90
N
E Nursing 73 T
Entrepreneurship 38 Transactional Analysis Counselling/
Environmental Justice 52 O Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy 91
Occupational Therapy (Post-Registration) 76
F Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) 77 U, V, W, X, Z
G P
Gender and Social Justice 53 Palliative Care 78
Physiotherapy (Full-time route) 79
H Physiotherapy (Part-time route) 80
Health Psychology 66 Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) 81
Health Systems 100 Podiatric Medicine 82
Hospitality Management 40 Theory of Podiatric Surgery 83
Human Resources for Health 101 Podiatry 84
Professional and Higher Education 94
Public Health Nutrition 86
Public Health Practice 87
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HELLO: PRINCIPAL’S INTRODUCTION

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5000* STUDENTS (*approx)

6 MINUTES BY TRAIN FROM

INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS

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INSPIRE: AS A STUDENT JOINING

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SUPERB CAMPUS A PURPOSE-BUILT GETTING TO THE NEW

SETTLE: THE CAMPUS NEIGHBOURHOOD

LOCATION TRANSPORT AND

JOIN, SLEEP, COOK,

RELAX: QMU ACCOMMODATION

Living in the halls of residence is are a stone’s throw from your

STUDY: STUDYING AT QMU

Queen Margaret University PART-TIME AND

SPECIAL: WHY STUDY FOR A

CHOICE: POSTGRADUATE STUDY EXPLAINED

professional body normally take There are a variety of entry CAREERS

FLEXIBLE: FLEXIBLE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

SKILLS: CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL

HIGHER: RESEARCH DEGREES

PhD MPhil Prof Doctorate

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Student Services aims to offer appropriate. If you would like

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PLAY: SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL CLUBS

SPORTS FACILITIES RECREATIONAL CLUBS All clubs and societies are

ACHIEVE: LIFE AFTER GRADUATION

OUR GRADUATES KEEPING IN TOUCH extended family of fellow alumni

EXPLORE: POSTGRADUATE OPEN EVENINGS

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International Planned Events Part-time: 2 – 7 years

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Executive Masters in Public Distance learning:

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