At Queen Margaret University (ÎÞÂëȺ½»), we specialise in career-focused undergraduateÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýpostgraduate courses in a range of subject areas, including: business, nursing and the allied health professions, health sciences, education, social sciences, media, marketing and communication, and performing arts.
We also offer postgraduate research degreesÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýcontinuing professional development (CPD) and short courses for those looking to upskill or retrain and switch career paths.
Located only six minutes by train from Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, our vibrant campus offers a friendly and supportive community environment, where you can become your best you.
You'll enjoy:
Career-focused courses - our students benefit from a blend of both theory and practice and our courses have a strong emphasis on employablity, applied learning, work experience and professional accreditation. So you will be career ready when you graduate, with the skills and knowledge that employers value.
Friendly and supportive staff - you will have access to comprehensive personal wellbeing, mental health, and study support throughout your ÎÞÂëȺ½» journey and will be known, valued and treated as an individual; you're never just a number when you study with us!
A green and spacious campus with easy access to Edinburgh city centre - we have on-site sports facilities, great places to eat and drink, and student residences; as well as all academic buildings and student resource services.
A strong community with a very active students’ union - with a wide extra-curricular activities, sports and cultural societies.
With ÎÞÂëȺ½», you can go far - our students go into meaningful careers. As a university that champions social justice, we are proud to develop people who want to make a better tomorrow.
ÎÞÂëȺ½»'s vibrant campus has everything students need - from the Learning Resource Centre (Library) to our food court, Maggie's Bar and Café, and easy access to Edinburgh's vibrant city centre directly from our campus by train (six minute journey) or bus.
ÎÞÂëȺ½» is also close to Edinburgh's buzzing seaside suburbs at Portobello and Musselburgh, with cafés, restaurants and plenty of things to do.
Our warm and inviting main atrium boasts lots of study spaces, computers and a cafe.
Budding entrepreneurs can take advantage of our ÎÞÂëȺ½» Startup Studio where many successful ÎÞÂëȺ½» student start-up businesses were born.
We also have a versatile sports centre, gym and outdoor sports ground.
On-site accommodation is just minutes from the main academic building, so no need to rush in the mornings. Our lecture theatres and study halls are purpose-built, bright and flexible.
ÎÞÂëȺ½» campus: find out moreÎÞÂëȺ½»Empower is our integrated package of support, wellbeing and personal development services, designed to help you succeed from your first day at ÎÞÂëȺ½» and beyond. It brings together academic skills support, careers and employability guidance, wellbeing services, disability support and financial advice, giving you easy access to the help you need when you need it. As a ÎÞÂëȺ½» student, you’ll benefit from tailored guidance, practical resources and opportunities that support your confidence, development and future goals throughout your time at university.
BSc (Hons) Psychology
VP of Legal Engagement at Barclays
The skills you’ll acquire at ÎÞÂëȺ½», because of the emphasis on practical work and the focus on making students career-ready, meeting employer expectations, mean you have an edge in the market when applying for roles. ÎÞÂëȺ½» creates graduates who can hit the ground running.
BA/BA (Hons) Business Management
BBC One Star
I was looking for something that was quite broad and that would provide me with a lot of options when I graduate. The BSc (Hons) Business Management at ÎÞÂëȺ½» offers me that.
BA (Hons) Drama
Gateway Writing Festival
To me, the decision was easy. ÎÞÂëȺ½» had the most diverse and most useful range of training in theatre making.
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