Queen Margaret University is located at Musselburgh on the Queen Margaret University Way. Queen Margaret University UK was established in 1875 while achieving full university status in 2007. The institution is known for its personalized academic perspective along with its expertise in areas like creative arts, social sciences, healthcare, management and business. The Queen Margaret University ranking is 801-1000 in the QS World University Rankings list and 88 in The Complete University Guide rankings for 2022.
About University
Queen Margaret University Way, Musselburgh EH21 6UU, United Kingdom
Founded in 1875
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The university has its campus near the Edinburgh City Centre (six minutes via train) and East Lothian while offering accommodation, food joints, grounds, sports centres and more. The Students Union is also housed within the campus. The campus village opened its doors in 2007 for students. The university offers a cutting-edge centre for resource learning along with other facilities including indoor sports hubs, catering outlets, shops and more.
The University is known for its research prowess, offering a research and knowledge exchange programme for students and researchers. There are numerous research centres and institutes and knowledge exchange centres along with the dedicated QMU Research facility and other postgraduate research facilities.
Academic
The admission process starts in mid-September via UCAS with the deadline as 26th January. The Extra opening will be on 25th February and 4th July will be the closing window.
The Queen Margaret University admission process involves the following:
1. Undergraduate applicants will apply via UCAS.
2. Postgraduate applicants will apply directly at the university.
The Queen Margaret University admission requirements include the following:
1. Undergraduate aspirants may apply with at least 75% in their respective Class XII board examinations.
2. Postgraduate aspirants require a bachelor’s course from a recognized university.
3. A recent English language qualification is required.
4. English language proficiency scores are also required (IELTS 6-6.5 or equivalent).
5. Other accepted tests include Trinity, CAE, PTE Academic, CPE, TOEFL iBT and others.
The Queen Margaret University acceptance rate is 40-50%. There are several undergraduate, research and postgraduate courses along with continued professional development. Popular courses include business management, drama, education studies, film and media, nursing, nutrition, paramedic science, psychology and sociology, radiography, accounting and more.
Extra-curriculars and student diversity
The institution has more than 5,000 students representing 80+ countries worldwide. The university has its own Students’ Union which offers various activities and experiences round the year. There are several sporting facilities and clubs/societies, covering everything from anime and theatre to dance, rugby, football, badminton and more. Students can also create their own clubs or societies on campus while tapping into available volunteering opportunities as well. The union runs the Maggie’s Bar & Café as well for students.
Career/Professional
The University has its own dedicated Careers and Employability service, offering guidance and support with student careers. Students get help with volunteering opportunities, work experience options and available jobs while studying and the university’s connections with employers, manifests through the unique employer mentoring program. Students also get assistance with their applications and resumes while getting support with their careers even after graduating.
Employers are closely linked to the university which offers recruitment solutions to them across its entire spectrum of graduates and current students along with the right platform for advertising jobs, career and employment fairs, events, Employer Mentoring Programme and even sponsorship opportunities. Other services include guidance, coaching, CV Clinics, drop-in sessions, workshops and voluntary/part-time work for students while studying. Student Central is the place to find innumerable advertised listings and other opportunities. Santander Universities is a partner at QMU, offering various internships and other options to students. The QMU Annual Recruitment Fair is a major event on the annual calendar, helping students get recruited into seasonal, part-time and voluntary employment positions.
There are also paid openings for students to help with career activities at the university and other departments. The team also helps those who are starting their own ventures.
The list of famous alumni includes the following:
1. Katrina Bryan, actor.
2. Kevin McKidd, actor.
3. Matt Baker, television presenter.
4. Mark Hirst, television presenter.
5. Michael Matheson, politician.
Financial
Here are the undergraduate fees for 2022-23:
Course
International (FT)++
BA (Hons) Acting and Performance
£7,000 (INR 7 lakh)
B.Sc (Hons) Applied Pharmacology
£7,000 (INR 7 lakh)
BA (Hons) Business Management
£7,000 (INR 7 lakh)
BA (Hons) Business Management (Graduate Apprenticeship)*
£7,000 (INR 7 lakh)
BA (Hons) Costume Design and Construction
£7,000 (INR 7 lakh)
B.Sc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography#
£15,500 (15.5 lakh)
B.Sc (Hons) Dietetics#
£15,500 (15.5 lakh)
Master of Dietetics (MDiet)
£15,500 (15.5 lakh)
BA (Hons) Drama
£7,000 (INR 7 lakh)
BA (Hons) Education Studies
£7000 (INR 7 lakh)
BA (Hons) Education Studies (Primary)
£7000(INR 7 lakh)
BA (Hons) Events Management
£7000 (INR 7 lakh)
BA (Hons) Events & Festival Management
£7000 (INR 7 lakh)
BA (Hons) Film and Media
£7000 (INR 7 lakh)
Dip HE Hearing Aid Audiology**
£7,000 (INR 7 lakh)
B.Sc (Hons) Human Biology
£7,000 (INR 7 lakh)
BA (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management
£7000 (INR 7 lakh)
BA (Hons) Marketing Management
£7000 (INR 7 lakh)
BA (Hons) Media and Communications
£7000 (INR 7 lakh)
B.Sc (Hons) Nursing#
£15,500 (15.5 lakh)
Master of Nursing (MNurs)#
£15,500 (15.5 lakh)
B.Sc (Hons) Nutrition
£7000 (INR 7 lakh)
B.Sc (Hons) Nutrition & Food Science
£7,000 (INR 7 lakh)
B.Sc (Hons) Occupational Therapy#
£15,500 (15.5 lakh)
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOccTh)#
£15,500 (15.5 lakh)
B.Sc Paramedic Science
£15,500 (15.5 lakh)
B.Sc (Hons) Performance
£7,000 (INR 7 lakh)
B.Sc (Hons) Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing
£7,000 (INR 7 lakh)
B.Sc (Hons) Physiotherapy#
£15,500 (15.5 lakh)
Master of Physiotherapy (MPhysio)#
£15,500 (15.5 lakh)
B.Sc (Hons) Podiatry#
£15,500 (15.5 lakh)
Master of Podiatry (MPod)#
£15,500 (INR 15.5 lakh)
Professional Practice Framework (inc. Graduate Certificates)
£7,000 (INR 7 lakh)
B.Sc (Hons) Psychology
£7000 (INR 7 lakh)
B.Sc (Hons) Psychology & Sociology
£7000 (INR 7 lakh)
BA (Hons) Public Relations & Marketing Communications
£7000 (INR 7 lakh)
BA (Hons) Public Relations, Marketing & Events
£7000 (INR 7 lakh)
BA (Hons) Public Relations & Media
£7000 (INR 7 lakh)
B.Sc (Hons) Public Sociology
£7000 (INR 7 lakh)
Master of Radiography: Diagnostic (MDRad)#
£15,500 (15.5 lakh)
Master of Radiography: Therapeutic (MTRad)#
£15,500 (INR 15.5 lakh)
B.Sc (Hons) Speech & Language Therapy#
£15,500 (INR 15.5 lakh)
Master of Speech & Language Therapy (MSpeech)#
£15,500 (INR 15.5 lakh)
BA (Hons) Theatre & Film
£7000 (INR 7 lakh)
B.Sc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography#
£15,500 (INR 15.5 lakh)
Postgraduate courses usually cost around £7,000-16,500 (INR 7-16.5 lakh) on average. The usual cost is around £15-16,000 (INR 15-16 lakh) for these programs.
As for living expenses in London, it is estimated that a student will need approximately £1,334 (INR 1.3 lakh) a month to meet accommodation costs, food, and other necessities.
Disclaimer! All course fees/salaries/expenses are indicative.
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