QM PG Prospectus 2010

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If you join QMU in 2010, you’ll become part
QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY

of a friendly, supportive community focused
on providing you with the skills you need for
your future career. What is more, you will have
the opportunity to enjoy student life at our
purpose-built new campus.
www.qmu.ac.uk
POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2010
Contact Details
Please contact our Admissions Office
for advice on how to apply or with any
NEW
BEGINNINGS
application queries you may have on:
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on Revive 75 (a recycled paper
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Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk collected waste).
We look forward to hearing from you. POSTGRADUATE

Scottish Charity No. SC002750. PROSPECTUS 2010
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CONTENTS
Principal’s Introduction 1 Health Psychology (Professional Doctorate) 66
QMU at a Glance 2 Health and Social Sciences (Professional Doctorate) 67
New Campus 6 Mammography 68
Edinburgh 8&9 Music Therapy (Nordoff-Robbins) 69
The Campus Neighbourhood 10 & 11 Music Therapy (Nordoff-Robbins) Case Study 70
Accommodation 12 & 13 Nursing 71
Studying at QMU 14 Graduate Diploma in Nursing 72
Why Study for a Postgraduate Qualification 15 Community Health Nursing 73
Postgraduate Programmes 16 & 17 Occupational Therapy (Post-Registration) 74
Flexible Learning Opportunities 19 Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) 75
Continuing Professional Development Occupational Therapy Case Study 76
and Lifelong Learning 20 Occupational Therapy Studies 77
Research Degrees 22 & 23 Palliative Care 78
Student Services 24 Physiotherapy (Full-time route) 79
Students’ Union and Welfare 25 Physiotherapy (Part-time route) 80
Library, IT and AV Services 26 Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) 81
Sports and Recreational Clubs 27 Podiatric Medicine 82
QMU’s Development and Alumni Office 28 Theory of Podiatric Surgery 83
Postgraduate Open Evenings 29 Podiatry 84
International Students 30 & 31 Primary Care 85
International Links and European Union 34 Public Health Nutrition 86
Public Health Practice 87
BUSINESS & MBAs Radiotherapy 88
MBA Cultural Management Case Study 36 Radiotherapy and Oncology 89
MBA 38 Speech and Language Therapy 90
Cultural Management 39 Transactional Analysis Counselling/
Entrepreneurship 40 Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy 91
Entrepreneurship Case Study 41
Hospitality Management 42 INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMES
International Planned Events 43 Professional and Higher Education Case Study 92
Professional and Higher Education 94
MEDIA, CULTURE & COMMUNICATION
Chartered Institute of Public Relations INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
Diploma Case Study 44 Applied Social Development 98
Culture, Politics and Economy 46 Conflict, Social Development and Health 99
Chartered Institute of Public Relations Diploma 47 Health Systems 100
Public Relations 48 Human Resources for Health 101
Screen Studies 49 International Health 103
International Health Case Study 104
SOCIAL JUSTICE Sexual and Reproductive Health 105
Social Justice, Development and Health 52
Social Justice 53 PRODUCTION, DRAMA & PERFORMANCE
Gender and Social Justice 53 Arts and Cultural Management Case Study 106
Postgraduate Programme in Cultural Management 108
HEALTH
CREDITS & Copyright/Permission Acknowledgments Disclaimer
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Art Therapy 56 Application and Selection 110 designed and produced by Edinburgh would like to thank all made to ensure that the
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Diabetes 61 Useful Contacts 118 Dougie Barnett, production of this publication. any mistake or omission herein.
Diabetes Case Study 62 Alphabetical Course List 120 Laurence Winram, Project Management Details concerning courses or
Dietetics 63 David McIntyre Marketing & Communications facilities are subject to alteration
Health Psychology 64 Robert Molyneux, Office, Queen Margaret without notice.
Lloyd Smith – The City of University, Edinburgh.
Health Psychology Case Study 65
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HELLO: PRINCIPAL’S INTRODUCTION
Having recently joined Queen get lost in the crowd. Our

Margaret University as Principal approachable staff plan the most OUR MISSION:
in 2009, I would like to wish you
a very warm welcome. I am
appropriate support for each
student, ultimately helping you TO ENHANCE THE
delighted to be part of this
vibrant, modern and exciting
reach your potential.
QUALITY OF LIFE AND
university that provides such a
supportive learning environment
Our approach to learning and
teaching is student centred and
SERVE COMMUNITIES
to its students. In my short time
here I have been impressed by
we will do our utmost to equip
you with the expertise you need
THROUGH EXCELLENCE
the genuine sense of community to build a successful and fulfilling AND LEADERSHIP IN
spirit. I do hope that if you
choose to visit us at one of our
career. Many of our students
become accomplished leaders VOCATIONALLY AND
open days or come to study with
us, that you receive as warm a
in their chosen field. As a
vocationally focused university, PROFESSIONALLY
welcome as I did on my arrival. our courses are designed to
ensure that our graduates are
RELEVANT EDUCATION,
Queen Margaret University is
a very special place. Our high
highly employable with skills
which are sought after by the
RESEARCH AND
quality learning and teaching is
supported and complemented
public, private and commercial
sectors.
CONSULTANCY, AS
by our research activity. A high A UNIVERSITY WHICH
proportion of our academics
participate in research and our
Our purpose-built campus,
which opened in 2007, will IS OUTWARD LOOKING
specialist research centres have
gained worldwide recognition.
provide you with all the facilities
you need to succeed. The
AND COMMITTED
We have the highest proportion
of research active staff of all the
student focused design
encourages collaborative
TO INNOVATION,
‘modern’ Scottish universities
and we perform at the highest
working and offers a flexible,
modern, sociable and attractive
PARTICIPATION AND
level in developing pioneering
expertise and cutting-edge
environment in which live, learn
and relax.
LIFELONG LEARNING.
knowledge in our specialist
fields – the health professions, Dynamic, innovative, distinctive
business, the arts and social and focused are all accurate
sciences. This research activity descriptions of Queen Margaret
ultimately ensures that students’ University. We are small enough
learning is fresh and relevant. to get to know you but big
enough to help take you where
We make a point of getting to you want to go. Come and see
know all our students and our what we have to offer. You won’t
small size means that you won’t be disappointed.
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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
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INSPIRE: AS A STUDENT JOINING

QMU IN 2010, 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 is, which opened SPORTS FACILITIES Situated right beside
in Autumn 2007, 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 for Showering and locker facilities
put on by those studying drama undergraduate and are available for those who
and the creative industries. And, postgraduate students. want to take advantage of the
of course, there is appropriate These rooms are en-suite National Cycle Network link
disabled access to residences with shared kitchen and lounge to the new campus.
and 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 be
attractive seaside town on 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 is events. There are also numerous both in and around the city.
or to take part in the famous Fort Kinnaird, an outdoor leisure centres, private health
Hogmanay street party – one shopping complex offering clubs, swimming pools, a sports
of the original and largest New everything you could ask for. stadium, Europe’s largest dry ski WANT MORE INFORMATION
Year parties in the world. Visitors slope, golf courses, tennis ON EDINBURGH?
also come to the city to learn STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN courts, horse riding and much, VISIT WWW.EDINBURGH-
If the arts is your thing, Edinburgh INSPIRINGCAPITAL.COM
more about its history or trace much more. A treat is also in
OR
their Scottish ancestry. It is jam has many multiplex cinemas, art- store for dance enthusiasts
WWW.QMU.AC.UK/PROSPECTIVE_ST
packed with historical sights – house cinemas, theatres and with a state-of-the-art facility UDENTS/EXPERIENCE/DEFAULT.HTM
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 shops, a racecourse, two Network link into the campus. LIBRARY, RIVERSIDE
golf courses, a harbour, a beach, See pages 116 & 117 for more
restaurants, pubs, a public detail on transport links. WALKWAYS, GOLF
library, riverside walks, a pitch
and putt course, a bowling WANT MORE INFORMATION?
COURSES, BOWLING
green, a public park and a CONTACT THE MARKETING
OFFICE ON:
GREEN, MUSEUM AND
museum. The new campus
is also only a short walk from
T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
E: MARKETING@QMU.AC.UK
PARKLANDS
Fort Kinnaird, a vast outdoor
shopping complex which
incorporates most high street
chain stores.
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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 accommodation, ensuring that

a great way to make new friends you can easily find ways to relax Living on campus
and helps you settle in quickly
to student life.
and have fun whilst you have
not got your ‘head in the books’. is very convenient.
If you chose to live off-campus,
The campus houses 800 study the Accommodation Office can
bedrooms, in self-contained flats provide helpful information and
for either three to six students. advice on how and where to Nana Owusu Amanhyia
Each flat has a kitchen and 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 new
student accommodation are WANT MORE INFORMATION?
available from the Accommodation PLEASE CONTACT THE
Office. Prices start at £91 per ACCOMMODATION OFFICE ON:
T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
week for a single standard room.
E: ACCOMMODATION@QMU.AC.UK
OR VIEW OUR ACCOMMODATION
Should you choose to live in the FILM AT:
halls of residence, you will be at WWW.QMU.AC.UK/PROSPECTIVE_
the heart of student life. The STUDENTS/STUDENT_ACCOMMODA
student union and sports facilities TION.HTM
are a stone’s throw from your
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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: TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
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
programmes are also available, AWARDS OFFERED: > weekends
the 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 • Graduate Diploma (GDip) student in the first instance
career and personal • Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) POSTGRADUATE > distance learning
development • Postgraduate Certificate DIPLOMA (PgDip)
> dissertation may be work-based (PgCert) For a Postgraduate Diploma you NB Availability of different
> research and theoretical base • Professional Doctorate will normally complete modules delivery methods will vary.
> Credit Accumulation equivalent to 120 credits at SCQF
and Transfer within the STRUCTURE level 11. This will comprise: DURATION
SCOTCAT framework Programmes are modular in A part-time course can be
> possibility of choice of optional structure. The majority of > core specialist subject spread over a two or three-year
modules from across the taught individual modules are: modules period, but it must be completed
postgraduate framework > a research module in up to seven years, including
> rated at 15 Masters (M) level > optional modules the dissertation. A full-time
Many of the programmes academic credit points (or Masters degree takes one
provide opportunities for an multiples thereof) POSTGRADUATE calendar year of study to
exploration of multi-agency and > equivalent to 150 hours of CERTIFICATE (PgCert) complete. Alternatively, you may
interdisciplinary issues, drawing full-time study and For a Postgraduate Certificate wish to register as an associate
> rated at level 11 on the you will normally complete student and study individual
on leading research and the
modules equivalent to 60 credits
experience of current practitioners. Scottish Credit and modules without registering
at SCQF level 11.
The various programmes on Qualifications Framework for an award. Satisfactory
offer have been designed to: (SCQF) TEACHING AND completion of a module may
ASSESSMENT provide credit towards a
> develop areas of study relevant MASTERS DEGREE Teaching and assessment postgraduate award for
to a profession whether in (MBA, MA, MSc) methods vary across the named which you subsequently register.
business, healthcare, social For a Masters degree, you will awards, but may include essays, This option is particularly useful
sciences, media or the normally complete modules case study reports, simulations, for those returning to study after
creative industries equivalent to 180 credits at SCQF projects, presentations and many years in work. PgDip and
level 11. This will comprise: examinations. Programmes are MSc programmes that lead
delivered flexibly using a variety to eligibility to register with a
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professional body normally take communications, research, CAREERS

between a year and a half and consultancy, facilitation of Postgraduate degree programmes
two years to complete on a learning in organisations, at QMU are designed to suit you.
full-time basis. managing and facilitating change They offer you:
and the psychology of leadership
GRADUATE DIPLOMAS coaching and decision-making. > a choice of opportunities to
(GDip) There is also a thesis that enhance your existing career
We offer a number of Graduate completes the doctoral studies and professional qualification/s
Diplomas in the Allied Health at SCQF level 12. Unlike a PhD, or
Professions. Whilst not at which requires the submission > if you already have a degree
postgraduate level, Graduate of a single thesis, a Professional or equivalent, a postgraduate
Diploma programmes are Doctorate is awarded for a degree enables you to gain
designed for graduates portfolio of professional work, new knowledge and/or
with a relevant first degree, which would include evidence broaden your knowledge
who wish to undertake a of accomplishment in each and skills. A Postgraduate
conversion course to become module taken, as well as degree may also offer the
a healthcare professional. submission of the thesis. opportunity to develop
The programmes are two a new career.
years in duration, and involve There are a variety of entry
placements throughout both routes to Professional SCQF = Scottish Credit
years. The programmes Doctorates, with students Qualifications Network
currently on offer at the entering with an undergraduate
University are at SCQF level degree taking longer to gain their WANT MORE INFORMATION?
9 or 10, comparable to the doctorate than students entering CONTACT ADMISSIONS ON:
last two years of an Honours with a PgDip or Masters degree. T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
degree. Further details can Students entering with an E: ADMISSIONS@QMU.AC.UK
be found on the relevant undergraduate degree would
course entry. normally complete masters
level studies (120 credits) as
PROFESSIONAL
part of their doctorate as well
DOCTORATES
as the doctorate modules. The
Professional Doctorates are
Professional Doctorate can be
higher degrees that aim to
achieved within three years on
offer an academic experience
a full-time basis. For further
to students where they can
information on the Professional
demonstrate high-level
Doctorates, please contact the
knowledge and professional
programme leader, as detailed
skills. Taught modules currently
on the relevant course entry.
available through different
named outcomes include:
advancing professional practice,
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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 understand that distance sense of community. We
If flexibility is important to you, through 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 > MBA Cultural Management about distance learning or part-
of particular interest to you. counselling services > MSc Podiatry* time study, please contact the
This is a great way to build up > MSc Diabetes Admissions Office.
SCOTCAT points which can Will I have to attend > MSc Occupational Therapy
provide credit towards a full lectures? (Post-Registration) WANT MORE INFORMATION?
postgraduate qualification. There should be no need to visit CONTACT ADMISSIONS ON:
the campus and, although you *Some attendance at the University T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
DISTANCE LEARNING may be invited to participate in is required. E: ADMISSIONS@QMU.AC.UK
OPPORTUNITIES group discussions or internet
As a distance learning student chat sessions with your class, PART-TIME STUDY RESEARCH DEGREES
you can: no formal lecture attendance is Studying part-time is hard Research degrees are available
required. You have the freedom work. It requires high levels in all our study areas and can
> study at your own pace and to study where and when suits of discipline, motivation and lead to the award of MPhil or
in the place of your choice you best. Please see individual enthusiasm. Organising your PhD and may be studied on
> choose from two start dates, course information for details. time will be very important to a part-time basis. For more
for increased flexibility your success. We recommend information, see page 22.
> have access to professionally WebCT that you should allocate
produced materials, student Many students worry that they twice as much study time as
centred tutorial approach and a will miss the company of other time spent in lectures or tutorials.
virtual learning environment students. To address this, For example, if you spend two
> apply what you will learn distance learning students can hours attending a lecture, you
on the course to your use WebCT as a web-based should allocate four hours of
practical work. learning environment. WebCT private study to cover the work.
helps develop a genuinely
supportive and co-operative
environment between you, your
tutor and other students.
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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 programmes. of teaching including:
described as ‘blended’, in that For further details please contact
they will have a face-to-face the appropriate programme > Health and Social Sciences
session at the beginning of the leader, indicated on the relevant > Business and Enterprise
course, followed by paper course page. > Public Relations
or web-based materials. > International Health
LIFELONG LEARNING > Production, Drama
You do not have to ‘sign up’ On a personal basis, you may & Performance
for a degree programme to wish to study something you’ve
undertake CPD courses as you never tried before. We offer WANT MORE INFORMATION?
can do all these short courses a number of short courses CONTACT CHRISTINE RAFFAELLI ON:
in various areas which are T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
as a matriculated associate
E: CRAFFAELLI@QMU.AC.UK
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 fees and offer support towards RESIDENCE
awards two higher degrees by We will consider applications living costs. Applications for We consider applications from
Research: Doctor of Philosophy which relate to our own areas studentships will be invited once research students who apply
(PhD) and Master of Philosophy of research expertise. We are per year (normally in February) for overseas non-resident status
(MPhil). In addition, we offer particularly interested in the and publicised via our website: on a case by case basis. The
Professional Doctorates in following areas: www.qmu.ac.uk. Studentships University needs to be satisfied
certain health-related can only be awarded for that certain requirements are met
professions. The Professional > Culture, Media and the research proposals in the to ensure a quality experience.
Doctorate is equivalent to a PhD Creative Industries advertised topics.
but contains taught and work- > Healthcare Professions WANT MORE INFORMATION?
based study. The PhD and > Health Psychology ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS CONTACT REGISTRY OFFICER
MPhil are awarded solely on the > Hospitality, Tourism and If registering for a research (QUALITY ENHANCEMENT) ON:
degree, you should hold, T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
basis of a supervised research Events Management
(asking for “Quality Enhancement”)
project (although research > International Health or anticipate gaining, a good
E: RESEARCHDEGREESADMIN
training is offered in the first and Development honours degree from a United
@QMU.AC.UK
semester of study). > Public Services Management Kingdom higher education W: WWW.QMU.AC.UK/RESEARCH_
> Speech and Hearing Sciences institution, or a degree from an KNOWLEDGE/POST_RESEARCH.HTM
We currently have more than overseas institution accepted
100 research students, who DURATION by the Research Degrees
form a significant and valuable Research students may register Committee as an equivalent.
part of the university’s research on a full-time or part-time basis. Applicants without an honours
community. You may consider Normal study periods degree may only be considered
a research degree as a means are shown below. if they can demonstrate
of continuing a professional equivalent professional
development (CPD). STUDENTSHIPS AND experience in a relevant field.
SCHOLARSHIPS All overseas students must
RESEARCH IDENTITY Many self-funding students provide evidence of their English
The core of QMU’s research have secured scholarships from language ability. A minimum
identity is characterised as: funding bodies (including score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent,
employers, foundations and with no element of performance
> grounded in policy and trusts) themselves, and students lower than IELTS 6.0, is the
practice and targeted at being are recommended to vigorously entrance requirement. Completion
useable and accessible pursue such opportunities as of a Masters degree delivered in
> multi-disciplinary in approach the number of QMU-funded English may count as evidence
> methodologically innovative scholarships is heavily of English language ability. All
with an emphasis on user oversubscribed. applications will be considered
involvement and practice on an individual basis.
as research Each year QMU offers a small
> focused on touching people’s number of PhD studentships,
everyday lives which cover all tuition and bench
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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23
SUPPORT: STUDENT SERVICES
Student Services aims to offer with personal problems which

prospective and current students might affect your academic ADVICE INFORMATION
easy and equitable access to a
range of high quality, professional
work, while our nurse offers
medical appointments on AND GUIDANCE ON:
services that provide information,
guidance and support designed
weekdays during term-time
and access to our local partner
FINANCE; DISABILITY;
to enhance their experience of NHS Medical Practice if you STUDENTS WITH
life at QMU and help them
achieve their goals. The Student
live on-campus or locally.
CHILDREN;
Services team knows just how
important it is for you to get
Careers and Student
Employment Service
MATURE STUDENTS;
access to up-to-date and
relevant information – whether
Employability is high on QMU’s
agenda and our careers
DEVELOPMENT;
it’s about funding, bursaries, advisors are here to help. You CAREERS SERVICE;
childcare, disability related
issues, or other aspects
may know which career you are
aiming for but need advice and STUDENT JOBSHOP;
of studying at QMU. This is why
we have a comprehensive
guidance to achieve this goal.
Alternatively, you may be
COUNSELLING AND
approach to support and advice,
and trained staff who can meet
uncertain which direction to take
or what your options are. Careers
HEALTH; LEARNING
with you to discuss issues in a advisers conduct individual SKILLS...
confidential and accessible way. interviews, class presentations
and practical workshops to help
The Disability Service offers you make decisions and prepare
advice on a range of disability for recruitment and employment.
issues including applications The Careers Library contains Our Student Funding The Effective Learning
for DSA and organising relevant current employer directories, Information & Guidance Service can support both home
support to enable effective study. plus information on a wide range Adviser provides advice on any and international students
We encourage students who of careers, work experience, funding that may be available throughout your course. Informal
have, or think they may have, a voluntary work, self-employment, to you while you are studying. and friendly workshops on study
disability to contact our Disability postgraduate study and studying See pages 113-114 for more skills are available, as are one-to-
Adviser as quickly as possible. or working abroad. information on finances. one appointments for individual
guidance and advice. You can
To fulfil your potential as a Our JobShop provides a For more information or to browse through the study
student it is obviously important one-stop shop for all of your discuss any aspect of student resources in the Effective
to consider your health and part-time, seasonal or temporary support, you can contact us Learning Centre, and drop-in
well-being. employment needs. A dedicated before you apply. for a quick chat.
resource for all QMU students,
Medical and Counselling it provides a wide variety of WANT MORE INFORMATION? WANT MORE INFORMATION?
Services are easily accessed employment opportunities, CONTACT STUDENT SERVICES ON: CONTACT ELS ON:
and confidential. Trained whether related to your course or T: +44 (0)131 474 0000 T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
counsellors offer support simply to earn some extra cash. E: STUDENTSERVICES@QMU.AC.UK E: ELS@QMU.AC.UK
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BELONG: STUDENTS’ UNION
EAT, DRINK, DANCE,

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

Students can enjoy a variety AND SOCIETIES in the national fencing
of sports and activities on site. Our recreational clubs and championships where we
Facilities include: societies are an important part reached the top 15. Our athletics
of the Students’ Union, providing and badminton teams also
> a large sports hall which you with a great opportunity compete in both national and
accommodates a wide to meet new people and to try international competitions.
variety of sports something completely different. Across many sports, players
> a fitness suite with an have represented QMU at both
impressive range of high-tech The current list includes: Scottish Universities’ and
cardiovascular and resistance athletics, badminton, basketball, full international level.
equipment comedy, Christian Union, dance,
> exercise studio with sprung fencing, film, football, hockey All clubs and societies are
floor which is used for a variety (women), karate, mountaineering, suitable for every level of interest,
of fitness classes musical theatre, netball, whether you want to compete
> outdoor flood-lit astro turf (two photography, rugby, skiing, at the highest levels or just keep
adjoining five-a-side pitches) squash and volleyball. If your in shape. The Students’ Union
favourite activity isn’t listed, we subsidises these activities, so
Sports centre memberships are can help you start your own make the most of it while you can!
available for a nominal fee and club or society.
include use of all the facilities WANT MORE INFORMATION?
above, fitness classes including Our teams are successful CONTACT THE STUDENTS’ UNION ON:
spin, pilates, circuits, core, pump enough to compete nationally T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
and large enough to E: SPORTS@QMU.AC.UK
FX and body conditioning and
personalised training accommodate all standards.
programmes. There is also a
pay-as-you-go option available Their successes on the field are
for use of our facilities. commendable, with our
footballers winning the Scottish
WANT MORE INFORMATION? Universities’ shield and coming
CONTACT SPORTS ON: runner-up in the league three
T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
E: SPORTSRECEPTION@QMU.AC.UK
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REMEMBER: QMU’S DEVELOPMENT

AND ALUMNI OFFICE
KEEPING IN TOUCH The Development and Alumni
AFTER GRADUATION Relations Office is also active
At QMU we pride ourselves on in securing support for special
being a close-knit community. projects which are not covered
The Development and Alumni by our core funding. This
Relations Office has two includes securing funds from a
main roles. variety of individual and corporate
benefactors, to support
The first is to ensure your scholarships, placements and
relationship with QMU continues prizes for our current students.
long after you graduate. The
Development and Alumni Team When you become a QMU
will keep you in touch with graduate you will join an
QMU through our ‘QM News’ extended family of fellow alumni
magazine, which is sent (former students) who are based
worldwide to over 15,000 former all around the world. Our
students and supporters twice a students and graduates are
year and through the interactive QMU’s greatest assets. We are
alumni section of the website. proud of all you achieve, both
We support graduates wishing during your time here, and in the
to organise class reunions, by years beyond. Wherever you are
providing help in contacting in the world, and whatever you
former classmates as we end up doing, we want to keep
appreciate that over time in touch with you and help
you can lose contact. ensure your memories of
QMU last a lifetime.
Former students can also keep
in touch with their lecturers, offer FOR MORE INFORMATION,
up their services as a mentor to PLEASE CONTACT THE
younger graduates, or find an DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI
experienced graduate to help OFFICE ON:
T: +44 (0)131 474 0000
them launch their career. The
E: ALUMNI@QMU.AC.UK
website can be used to post
W: WWW.QMU.AC.UK/ALUMNI_AND
class notes for publication in the _FRIENDS/
QM News magazine, and we
now have a range of exclusive
offers for our online community.
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EXPLORE: POSTGRADUATE OPEN EVENINGS
If you are thinking of embarking about the application process;

on postgraduate study, why not > speak to Finance staff about
come along to one of our funding options
postgraduate open evenings. > apply for potential SAAS
The open evening is suitable for awards and
anyone interested in finding out > find out what our Students’
more about: Union has to offer you.
> studying at postgraduate level For the dates of our next

at QMU; postgraduate open evenings,
> research degree opportunities please visit our website at
(PhD’s, MPhil’s); www.qmu.ac.uk/marketing/bullet
> enhancing career prospects ins/opendays.htm
by achieving a postgraduate
qualification and WANT MORE INFORMATION?:
> updating and further CONTACT ADMISSIONS ON:
developing personal skills TEL: 0131 474 000
EMAIL: ADMISSIONS@QMU.AC.UK
and knowledge.
On the evening you will have

the opportunity to:
> talk to our Deans of the

Schools;
> listen to an informative talk
on the benefits of a research
degree and how you could
build a PhD into your CPD
whilst keeping your job, and
talk to previous research
degree students about their
experiences;
> take a campus tour and see
our state of the art facilities for
yourself including our Learning
Resource Centre;
> have a one-to-one discussion
with subject area academic
staff who can talk to you about
the programmes of study
on offer;
> speak to Admissions staff
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EMBRACE: QMU WELCOMES

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
With some 15% of our students > information packs for both pre- unless otherwise stated on Student Advisory Services
joining us from over 65 countries departure to organise your trip your passport and provided The Student Services
we are keen to ensure that you to Edinburgh – and an arrival the employment meets certain department offers a range of
are given a warm, friendly guide to help you settle in and criteria. QMU’s JobShop is open support to students on issues
welcome. Our small size allows to answer any questions you to all students and provides help around careers, disability, health
us to offer a friendly, responsive may have and advice about employment and funding, to assist you while
and understanding service. > presentation and advice opportunities in Edinburgh. you are studying. This includes
We recognise that studying session on life in the UK advice and information, individual
in a different country is often and at QMU Post Study Work: interviews and workshops.
a totally new experience for > tour of the city of Edinburgh Fresh Talent The Counselling Service offers
international students and so where you can meet all our Information on this popular support with personal problems
we offer a range of services new international students scheme, which allows certain which might be affecting your
to ensure that you have access with a dinner at the end of international students who have academic work. Student
to all the information you need the day graduated to apply to stay and Services can be contacted
to make your time at QMU > regular monthly social events work in Scotland for two years, on +44 (0)131 474 0000.
enjoyable and successful. throughout the academic can be found at
year including a Christmas www.scotlandistheplace.com Contemplation Room
At our new campus, the facilities programme and ceilidhs There is a dedicated room which
have been specifically designed > continuous international Scholarships is open to all students for prayer
to meet your needs and provide student support for issues A number of partial scholarships and quiet contemplation and is
an excellent environment in such as visas, welfare and are available to self-funding designed to reflect the multi-faith
which to study and to enjoy the study issues. students for both undergraduate nature of the staff and students
best that studying in Edinburgh and postgraduate study. at QMU.
has to offer. To help students Accommodation Information on these is sent
settle in and make the most of We guarantee accommodation out once candidates have been
both their studies and leisure to international students for the made an offer of a place. Each
time, we offer the following first year of their study, provided is worth £1,000.
information, services and facilities: you apply for this in plenty of
time. This is in our new halls of Medical Services
Orientation, programme residence on campus. For more Students who study full-time are
and social events information on accommodation, entitled to free medical advice
The Recruitment and see page 13. and hospital treatment under the
International Liaison Office (RILO) NHS. Like UK students, you will
and the Students’ Union Employment only have to pay part of the cost
contribute to an orientation International students are of any medicine prescribed.
programme and a range of allowed to work for up to 20 A registered nurse is available for
social events including: hours a week during term time, advice from 8.30am – 12.30pm
during each semester and a
doctor’s appointment can be
arranged by the nurse.
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LIVING IN EDINBURGH provides an excellent and safe QMU will provide students who You can contact us by post at:
Edinburgh is an established environment in which to study require a student visa (Non Recruitment and International
international centre with a for your chosen degree. EU/EEA nationals) with a Liaison Office
reputation for academic For more information on Confirmation of Acceptance of Queen Margaret University,
excellence that attracts Edinburgh, see pages 8 & 9. Studies (CAS) which will allow Edinburgh
students from all over the world students to apply for their EH21 6UU
to its institutions. It is rich in APPLICATIONS AND Student Visa. The Confirmation
Scottish history, culture and QUALIFICATIONS of Acceptance of Studies will www.qmu.ac.uk/prospective/
architecture and offers a unique We recognise and warmly only be issued when students international
opportunity to experience the welcome most international accept an Unconditional Offer
‘ancient and modern’ aspects qualifications and will make (UF) and pay a deposit towards WANT MORE INFORMATION?
of living in a distinguished every effort to equate these with their tuition fees (see Page 112). CONTACT THE RECRUITMENT
European city. A wide variety UK standards of entry. Offers will AND INTERNATIONAL LIAISON
be made on a like for like basis. OFFICE ON:
of foods is available from More detailed information and
T: +44 (0)131 474 0099
specialist food shops in the guidance is available on our
ENGLISH LANGUAGE E: RILO@QMU.AC.UK
city, such as Chinese, Malay, website www.qmu.ac.uk
Japanese and Halal foods. You will have to provide evidence
There are also places of of competence in both spoken
worship for many religions. and written English for all taught CURRENT
A wide range of sport and postgraduate courses and REQUIREMENTS:
leisure activities is available research degrees. Each Minimum postgraduate entry:
in and around Edinburgh and application will be judged TOEFL 580/237/88 or IELTS 6.0
Edinburgh
there is easy access to the on its own merits. (with a minimum of 5.0 in written
surrounding countryside and English and a minimum of 5.5
Belfast
seaside. Edinburgh is well STUDENT VISA’S in listening and reading).
FOR INTERNATIONAL This is our minimum entry
connected by air, road and Dublin
STUDENTS level and some courses require
rail to other major cities within
As part of the UK Government’s a higher level of language
the UK including Aberdeen,
new immigration laws, the proficiency. Please refer
Glasgow, London, Cardiff London
system for applying for a visa to the subject pages for
Manchester and Birmingham.
to study in the United Kingdom more information.
Internationally, Amsterdam,
has changed.
Paris and Frankfurt are only
one-and-a-quarter hours away
The new system is a Points
by air with direct flights to the
Based System (PBS) and aims
USA and Canada also possible.
to clarify and make the process
More links are being added
every few months to reflect
of visa application easier for
students. The main section
QMU HAS A GROWING
Scotland and Edinburgh’s
economic success and
of the new law that applies
to students is Tier 4.
AND VIBRANT
cultural diversity. INTERNATIONAL
Indeed the city of Edinburgh
Information on the new system
can be found at COMMUNITY THAT
has frequently been voted the
‘best place to live in the UK’
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/st
udyingintheuk/
RICHLY CONTRIBUTES
and is the most popular tourist
destination in the UK outside
TO DAILY LIFE HERE.
London. You will undoubtedly
find that the quality of life
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AND EUROPEAN UNION
INTERNATIONAL LINKS Republic, France, Germany, and in the UK, have experience Our staff have a good working
QMU is well known for its Japan, Latvia, Norway, Portugal, of working with programmes for knowledge of European
expertise in many areas of higher Spain, Sweden and the USA. refugees and asylum seekers systems of education, and if
education. In recent years we Our Health and Nursing as well as with HIV Scotland. you are interested in studying
have been developing our specialists also have close links with us, we would be delighted
international links with overseas with the Omayal Achi College of EUROPEAN UNION to hear from you.
institutions and taking our Nursing in Chennai, India and QMU has a very long and proud
expertise abroad to deliver collaborative arrangements tradition of welcoming students WANT MORE INFORMATION?
courses in our specialist with the Al Riyadah College in from across the European Union. CONTACT THE RECRUITMENT
subjects. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the Currently we have students AND INTERNATIONAL LIAISON
with us from Belgium, Czech OFFICE ON:
Maghrab Monsour International
Republic, Denmark, Finland, T: +44 (0)131 474 0099
This has led to a series of Nursing College with the latter
E: RILO@QMU.AC.UK
agreements with international through the Faculty of Nursing France, Germany, Ireland, Italy,
institutions and means that at the British University of Egypt. Netherlands, Poland, Portugal,
many of the courses we teach Spain and Sweden. Many of
in Scotland are now also The Institute for International these students have come
taught in various centres of Health and Development at to study for the full length of
learning throughout the world. QMU has an excellent reputation a course. Others choose to
for the provision of postgraduate study with us for a shorter period
Some of our agreements also education in international health, of time to gain credits to put
mean that international social justice and sexual and towards a programme of study
students can come to QMU reproductive health to a wide in their home country. With the
to study part, or all, of their range of participants from across expansion of the European
degree course. QMU has the globe. MSc courses have Union, QMU is expanding its
collaborative partnerships across also been developed in Human links with partner universities
the globe including universities Resources for Health and Health across the European states
in Singapore, Greece, China Systems. Furthermore the seeking to develop relationships
and the Gulf States. Institute provides research and which facilitate the highest
technical assistance to a range mobility of student and academic
Academic partners in India of international agencies, exchange with the aim of
offer local students in Bangalore, governments and international enriching the knowledge of all
Kolkata, Delhi and Mumbai the and national non-government who participate. The Institute
chance to study aspects of our organisations. There is ongoing for International Health and
hospitality programme. We have work in Nigeria, Uganda, Development at QMU
an active international student Cambodia, and the areas participates in the Erasmus
exchange and study abroad affected by the tsunami in Mundus programme receiving
programme that includes 2004, especially Sri Lanka support for a European Masters
agreements with universities and Indonesia. We are also in International Health.
in Australia, Canada, Czech undertaking work for WHO
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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 38 Commercial Development Officer for the City of Edinburgh Council,
Cultural Management 39 Culture & Leisure division.
Entrepreneurship 40
I was looking for a further qualification that combined business studies
Entrepreneurship Case Study 41 and management within the arts sector. Most postgraduate courses
Hospitality Management 42 for museums’ professionals were for curators, archivists, librarians
or marketers, so I decided to go for an MBA. QMU seemed to offer
Executive Master’s Degree the only course that combined the cultural and business aspects,
in International Planned Events 43 familiarity with the service industries and the public sector.
I’m finding the course good and I have been able to apply what I am
learning to my needs. I have studied a wide variety of modules – some
requiring more academic thinking than others. Each module has been
challenging in its own way and I have had to be disciplined. The course
has made me realise that I actually know and understand more than
I thought I did, which has added to my 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
36
“WHAT’S YOUR CALLING IN LIFE?”
IQ
INSIDE
QUEEN MARGARET
37
MBA
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 - 7 years
OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgDip/MBA
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 or by
qualifications, or alternatively for students studying at Queen is a UK honours degree or an distance learning.
managers looking for a career Margaret University encourage equivalent foreign qualification
change. It provides you with the group and independent learning. plus at least two years’ ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
theories and principles relevant You may also have lectures from management experience. Non- You can also register as an
to organisational survival and industry professionals and visits to standard applicants will be associate student to study single
success, accounting and finance, industry. Students studying by considered if they can modules in areas of interest.
marketing, operations distance learning are expected to demonstrate that they have the
management, and strategy, but its participate in on-line discussions necessary work background, FOR MORE INFORMATION,
focus is on developing the human though WebCT. Assessment skills and aptitude to achieve the CONTACT:
resource skills and knowledge you methods include management award. Where your Honours Admissions
will need in a constantly changing reports, essays, and presentations. degree has not been studied in On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
world. The course will engage you English, you will be required to Or Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
in conceptual thinking, analysis AREAS COVERED provide evidence of English
and research; however, it seeks BY THE COURSE: language competence at no less Tel: (for international course
to take you beyond the analytical • Human resource development than the minimum level specified enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
emphasis of many MBA • Research methods for business by QMU. Through accreditation of
programmes and encourages • Managing service industries, prior learning (APL) you may be ACADEMIC DISABLED
you to develop and implement organisations and people granted exemption from studying STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
creative ideas and solutions to • Marketing a module or modules up to a Contact Business, Management
organisational issues. • Accounting and finance for maximum of 60 credit points, and Enterprise School Office
service industries provided you can demonstrate On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
STRUCTURE: • Operations management successful achievement of all the Or Email: beadmin@qmu.ac.uk
The course is modular and can be • Strategic management learning outcomes. This excludes
studied on a full-time or part-time • Creative manager the Master’s project.
basis. It is available by attendance at Plus
QMU or by distance learning. You • Masters project (MBA only)
are required to study eight modules
each valued at 15 credits and CAREERS:
complete a Master’s project valued This award is aimed at managers
at 60 credits. Studying full-time, you working in the public or private
will normally undertake four modules sector who wish to study for an
in semester one and four modules MBA which emphasises ‘people
in semester two, and complete management’ and human
the Master’s project (MBA only) in resource skills. Your future
semester three. prospects will depend on your
abilities and previous experience,
but successful completion of the
course should enhance the range
of opportunities open to you.
38 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 or by
to update their qualifications, or for students studying at Queen is a UK honours degree or an distance learning.
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. Non- You can also register as an
specifically aims to deepen your industry professionals and visits to standard applicants will be associate student to study single
knowledge of the cultural business industry. Students studying by considered if they can modules in areas of interest.
environment by examining broad distance learning are expected to demonstrate that they have the
issues such as the arts and participate in on-line discussions necessary work background, FOR MORE INFORMATION,
regeneration, as well as problems though WebCT. Assessment skills and aptitude to achieve the CONTACT:
such as sustaining an organisation methods include management award. Where your Honours Admissions
through volunteering and reports, essays, and presentations. degree has not been studied in On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
fundraising. Such industry-specific English, you will be required to Or Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
content will be supplemented AREAS COVERED provide evidence of English
by an introduction to key BY THE COURSE: language competence at no less Tel: (for international course
management disciplines. • Contemporary issues in cultural than the minimum level specified enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
The course will engage you in management by QMU. Through accreditation of
conceptual thinking, analysis • Research methods for business prior learning (APL), you may be ACADEMIC DISABLED
and research; however it seeks • Managing service industries, granted exemption from studying STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
to take you beyond the analytical organisations and people a module or modules up to a Contact Business, Management
emphasis of many MBA • Marketing maximum of 60 credit points, and Enterprise School Office
programmes and encourages • Accounting and finance for provided you can demonstrate On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
you to develop and implement service industries successful achievement of all the Or Email: beadmin@qmu.ac.uk
creative ideas and solutions to • Operations management learning outcomes. This excludes
organisational issues. • Strategic management the Master’s project.
• Creative manager
STRUCTURE: Plus
The course is modular and can be • Masters project (MBA only)
studied on a full-time or part-time
basis. It is available by attendance CAREERS:
at QMU or by distance learning. This award is aimed at current
You are required to study eight and prospective managers who
modules, each valued at 15 are working or who wish to work
credits, and complete a Master’s for organisations involved with
project (valued at 60 credits). culture and the arts. 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 but successful completion of the
in semester two, and complete course should better equip you for
the Master’s project (MBA only) the varied demands of this sector.
in semester three.
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. 39
MBA
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 1 year
OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgDip/MBA
Entrepreneurship
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 or
either starting your own business for students studying at Queen is a UK honours degree or an by distance learning.
or involvement in an organisation Margaret University encourage equivalent foreign qualification
that advises on business start up. group and independent learning. plus at least two years’ ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
You will develop your knowledge You may also have lectures from management experience. Non- You can also register as an
and skills in crucial management industry professionals and visits to standard applicants will be associate student to study single
areas such as accounting & industry. Students studying by considered if they can modules in areas of interest.
finance, human resource distance learning are expected to demonstrate that they have the
management, marketing, participate in on-line discussions necessary work background, FOR MORE INFORMATION,
operations management, and though WebCT. Assessment skills and aptitude to achieve the CONTACT:
strategy, but the programme methods include management award. Where your Honours Admissions
specifically aims to deepen your reports, essays, and presentations. degree has not been studied in On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
knowledge of what motivates English, you will be required to Or Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
people to start their own business AREAS COVERED provide evidence of English
and why some succeed and BY THE COURSE: language competence at no less Tel: (for international course
others fail. The course will engage • Entrepreneurship than the minimum level specified enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
you in conceptual thinking, • Research methods for business by QMU. Through accreditation of
analysis and research; however • Managing service industries, prior learning (APL) you may be ACADEMIC DISABLED
it seeks to take you beyond the organisations and people granted exemption from studying STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
analytical emphasis of many MBA • Marketing a module or modules up to a Contact Business, Management
programmes and encourages you • Accounting and finance for maximum of 60 credit points, and Enterprise School Office
to develop and implement creative service industries provided you can demonstrate On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
ideas and solutions to • Operations management successful achievement of all the Or Email: beadmin@qmu.ac.uk
organisational issues. • Strategic management learning outcomes. This excludes
• Creative manager the Master’s project.
STRUCTURE: Plus
The course is modular and can be • Masters project (MBA only)
basis. It is available by attendance CAREERS:
at QMU or by distance learning. This award is aimed at current
You are required to study eight and prospective entrepreneurs.
modules each valued at 15 credits Your future prospects will depend
and complete a Master’s project on your abilities and previous
valued at 60 credits. Studying full- experience, but successful
time, you will normally undertake completion of the course should
four modules in semester one and better equip you for the demands
four modules in semester two, of running your own business.
and complete the Master’s project
(MBA only) in semester three.
IQ
INSIDE QUEEN
MARGARET
“THE LECTURERS HAVE

BEEN VERY HELPFUL AND
SUPPORTIVE AND ACTIVELY
SEEK FEEDBACK FROM
STUDENTS TO IMPROVE
COURSES AND TEACHING.”
After leaving school, I worked as a Margaret University, Edinburgh as it to increase my knowledge of brand
chef for five years and then decided has a partnership with SSTH and management. The company has
to do an undergraduate degree in I already knew a little bit about the biggest brand portfolio in the
hospitality at SSTH in Switzerland. the university. world, with 400 brands spanning
From there, I went on to work as 14 categories of home, personal
a restaurant manager in both The MBA is put together well and it’s care and foods products. No other
Switzerland and the USA. I also great to work with other students to company touches so many people’s
worked as a sales/marketing manager hear their points of view. For some of lives in so many different ways.
for Hotel Inter Continental Zurich. the course, you are required to carry
However, my priorities changed over out independent learning, so the more I also plan to work with a partner
the years and I realised that I really eager you are, the more you learn. on a restaurant venture.
wanted to open my own restaurant The lecturers have been very helpful
chain, so I decided to go back to and supportive and actively seek
university to learn more about feedback from students to improve
becoming an entrepreneur. courses and teaching.
After having worked in the States, After graduating I started to work

I was keen to study in an English with a company (which can’t be Andreas Wirth
speaking country and chose Queen named here) as brand manager MBA in Entrepreneurship
41
MBA
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 1 year
OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgDip/MBA
Hospitality Management
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 or by
to update their qualifications, or for students studying at Queen is a UK honours degree or an distance learning.
managers looking for a career Margaret University encourage equivalent foreign qualification
change who want to enter the group and independent learning. plus at least two years’ ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
hospitality industry. It focuses on You may also have lectures from management experience. Non- You can also register as an
developing the management skills industry professionals and visits to standard applicants will be associate student to study single
and knowledge you will need in industry. Students studying by considered if they can modules in areas of interest.
this expanding and constantly distance learning are expected to demonstrate that they have the
changing business sector. The participate in on-line discussions necessary work background, FOR MORE INFORMATION,
course specifically aims to deepen though WebCT. Assessment skills and aptitude to achieve the CONTACT:
your knowledge and ability to methods include management award. Where your Honours Admissions
strategically manage hospitality reports, essays, and presentations. degree has not been studied in On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
operations and supplements this English, you will be required to Or Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
with an introduction to other AREAS COVERED provide evidence of English
key management disciplines. BY THE COURSE: language competence at no less Tel: (for international course
The course will engage you in • Contemporary issues in the than the minimum level specified enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
conceptual thinking, analysis hospitality industry by QMU. Through accreditation of
and research, however it seeks • Research methods for business prior learning (APL) you may be ACADEMIC DISABLED
to take you beyond the analytical • Managing service industries, granted exemption from studying STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
emphasis of many MBA organisations and people a module or modules up to a Contact Business, Management
programmes and encourages • Marketing maximum of 60 credit points, and Enterprise School Office
you to develop and implement • Accounting and finance for provided you can demonstrate On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
creative ideas and solutions to service industries successful achievement of all the Or Email: beadmin@qmu.ac.uk
organisational issues. • Operations management learning outcomes. This excludes
• Strategic management the Master’s project.
STRUCTURE: • Creative manager
The course is modular and can be Plus
studied on a full-time or part-time • Masters project (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 managers in
and complete a Master’s project the hospitality industry. Your future
(valued at 60 credits). Studying full- prospects will depend on your
time, you will normally undertake abilities and previous experience,
four modules in semester one and but successful completion of the
four modules in semester two, course should better equip you
and complete the Master’s project for the fast-changing and diverse
(MBA only) in semester three. business environment in this sector.
Executive Master’s Degree

DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 18 months
International Planned Events OUTCOMES:

Executive Master’s Degree
Management (MPE)*
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 or
conventions and conferences, and tools necessary for executive a manager/supervisor whilst Admissions
cultural programmes, festivals, decision making. You will also enrolled in the programme. On Tel: +44 (0) 131 474 0000
sports events, event tourism, have lectures from global events Non-standard applicants will Or 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 On Tel: +44 (0) 131 474 0000
rapidly expanding and constantly Assessment may consist of by QMU. Or 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.
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
MEDIA, CULTURE &

COMMUNICATION
Culture, Politics and Economy 46 After completing a degree in American Studies from Nottingham
Chartered Institute of University, I went on to work in various media/communications roles at
local newspapers, a children’s charity and the City of Edinburgh Council,
Public Relations Diploma 47 where I have now been for nearly seven years.
Public Relations 48
I’d gained lots of hands-on experience of public relations, and felt the
Screen Studies 49
CIPR Diploma would give me that added theoretical knowledge and extra
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.”
44
“NEED TO CHANNEL YOUR FUTURE?”
IQ
INSIDE
QUEEN MARGARET
45
MA
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 1 year
OUTCOMES:
MA/PgDip/PgCert
Culture, Politics and Economy
THIS COURSE IS FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN EXPLORING AND DEVELOPING CRITICAL
APPROACHES TO CONTEMPORARY RELATION BETWEEN CULTURE, POLITICS AND ECONOMY.
WE WELCOME APPLICANTS WHO WANT TO PURSUE ACADEMIC INTERESTS AT MA LEVEL
AND WHO ARE WORKING IN CONTEXTS RELEVANT TO THE PROGRAMME.
Over the last decade culture as STRUCTURE: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
both commodity and as source of The programme is modular and A good honours degree eg 2:1 CONTACT:
the meanings and representations can be studied on a full-time or or above from a relevant subject Jeremy Valentine or Admissions
that inhabit everyday life has part-time basis. Full-time students area (eg Arts, Humanities or On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
occupied a prominent place in attend for one calendar year from Social Sciences). For students Or Email: jvalentine@qmu.ac.uk
political and economic life. In that September. whose first language is not or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
context, culture is both the source English, IELTS 6.5 is required.
of critical practices and a solution AREAS COVERED Tel: (for international course
to political and economic problems BY THE COURSE: ATTENDANCE: enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
such as social cohesion and The core modules are as follows: By attendance at QMU.
employment. This programme • Cultural practices and political ACADEMIC DISABLED
addresses the causes and structures ASSOCIATE STUDENT: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
consequence of this situation and • Cultural production and political You can also register as an Jill Marshall
the tensions and conflicts that economy associate student to study single On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
arise from it. • Research methodologies modules in areas of interest. Or Email: jmarshall@qmu.ac.uk
• Culture and the political
The purpose of the MA is to imagination
provide a research-focussed • Critical approaches to cultural CAREERS:
postgraduate experience with policy We welcome applicants who have
a particular emphasis on the • Research methods acquired an interest in culture,
development of critical problems. • 2 option modules politics and economy in any of the
This is achieved through critical Plus disciplines of the humanities and
engagement with the theoretical • Dissertation social sciences and wish to pursue
and empirical dimensions of the this further in teaching and research
interrelationships of culture, politics Option modules are chosen from or move towards a more applied
and economy. By studying this a selection that may include: focus. We also welcome applicants
course you will engage with • Film history and theory who work in environments where
questions arising from the social • Realism, modernism and issues of culture, policy and
and political dimensions of melodrama economy are relevant, such as
aesthetics, the organisation of • TV: industry, text and audience cultural and creative industries,
cultural practices and institutions, • Authorship and adaptation community-based cultural workers,
the place of culture in government, • Rethinking British cinema and cultural policy and
and the dynamics of cultural • Crime fiction administration who wish to develop
economies. • Comedy, carnival and the body their work or engage in research.
• Documentary and reality TV
• Music and screen
• Journalism in film and television
• Political communication and
public affairs
• Cultural events
• Public relations planning
• Internal communications
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT:

Teaching is delivered through a
combination of lectures, seminars,
case studies, and individual
research. Students are assessed
on the basis of essays, written
reports, examinations, student-led
seminar presentations, research
proposals and the dissertation.
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: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
in the UK originally selected by This course is taught in blocks and • The CIPR Advanced Certificate, CONTACT:
the Chartered Institute of Public you will only be required to attend or Anne Campbell or Admissions
Relations (CIPR) to teach the CIPR the university for four, two day • Four years PR experience or On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
Diploma and remains the only sessions and one single ‘project’ • A related degree, plus one Or Email: acampbell@qmu.ac.uk
Scottish centre. This course day between October and April. year’s experience or or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
provides PR practitioners with This ‘block’ learning is very • Any degree plus two years’
the knowledge and understanding convenient for those in full-time experience Tel: (for international course
of theory and practice to develop employment as the classes take enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
as effective and efficient place on Fridays and Saturdays NB Please also see
professionals. and you will only be required to www.cipr.co.uk/qualifications ACADEMIC DISABLED
lose five working days. Individual STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
You will appreciate the practice supervision of reflective practice ATTENDANCE: Suzanne Schulz
of public relations as a strategic projects continues through May 8 days attendance at QMU On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
management function and will and June. Further information between October and April. Or Email: sschulz@qmu.ac.uk
develop planning expertise as is available on the CIPR website Other teaching is delivered via
well as being encouraged to at www.cipr.co.uk WebCT (see page 19 for details
analyse existing practice from of WebCT).
a critical perspective. You will TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT:
benefit from sharing experiences Teaching involves lectures,
and developing a professional workshops, case study, CAREERS:
network of colleagues in similar group work and input from The CIPR Diploma is recognised
situations. senior practitioners and QMU as the benchmark for professional
academies. Your performance practice in public relations by
The CIPR developed this Diploma will be assessed through a employers in the private and public
to raise professional standards combination of examinations, sectors. It helps participants to
and offer PR practitioners a reports and projects. develop or diversify their careers by
platform for continuous fostering a strategic approach to
professional development. AREAS COVERED managing public relations, as well as
BY THE COURSE: extending knowledge of areas such
You will be enrolled as a student Core modules as internal communications,
member of the CIPR and are • PR theory and practice corporate culture and research.
eligible for full membership on (professional knowledge)
graduation, depending on • PR planning and management INTERNATIONAL JOB
professional experience. (vocational skills) OPPORTUNITIES:
Practitioners from a wide range • Reflective practice This qualification is recognised
of backgrounds study the Diploma. (personal development) worldwide.
Some are recent graduates, having
only worked in the industry for a
short time, whilst others have many
years’ professional experience and
want to refresh their thinking.
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 1 year
OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Public Relations
THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF BOTH PUBLIC RELATIONS
PRACTITIONERS WHO WISH TO CONTINUE THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BY TAKING A HIGHER DEGREE AND INDIVIDUALS WITH A RELEVANT FIRST DEGREE
WHO WISH TO PURSUE A CAREER IN PUBLIC RELATIONS.
QMU is the only Scottish institution TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
to offer Chartered Institute of Teaching comprises a combination An honours degree or equivalent You can also register as an
Public Relations (CIPR) accredited of lectures, seminars, case studies, from a relevant subject area associate student to study single
undergraduate and postgraduate tutorials, projects and individual (eg Arts, Humanities or Social modules in areas of interest.
degrees and the CIPR Diploma. and group research. Students are Sciences). Students without
On the MSc course you will be able assessed on the basis of essays, traditional honours degrees may FOR MORE INFORMATION,
to develop an understanding of the written reports, examinations, be admitted (subject to interview) CONTACT:
strategic roles and functions of the student-led seminar presentations, if they have other relevant Sally Chalmers or Admissions
professional communicator in a online discussion submissions, academic/professional On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
range of organisational contexts. research proposals and the qualifications and/or appropriate Or Email: schalmers@qmu.ac.uk
In particular, you will assess public dissertation. work experience. For students or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
relations as a management whose first language is not
function and will be expected to AREAS COVERED English, IELTS 6.5 is required. Tel: (for international course
critically analyse contemporary BY THE COURSE: For further details please contact enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
public relations practices. As a Core modules the Course Leader (named
student on this course you can join • Critical reflections on public opposite). ACADEMIC DISABLED
the CIPR as student member and, relations* STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
on graduation, are eligible for • The media in Britain ATTENDANCE: Suzanne Schulz
upgraded membership to either • Social research methods By attendance at teaching blocks On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
associate or full status depending • Internal communications at QMU. Some teaching via Or Email: sschulz@qmu.ac.uk
on professional experience. • Public relations planning* WebCT (see page 19 for details
• Policy, communication and of WebCT).
STRUCTURE: public affairs
The programme is modular and • Placement*
can be studied on a full-time or • Dissertation CAREERS:
part-time basis. Studying full-time, As a CIPR accredited programme,
you will normally undertake four *not required from CIPR Diploma the MSc is benchmarked against
modules in semester one and three graduates. CIPR career progression
modules in semester two (including requirements. This means there
a double placement module). You Students who are already working is a clear articulation between
also complete a dissertation. You can undertake their placement the course and developing your
will be required to attend QMU for with their existing employer and career. Masters graduates will be
one week teaching blocks which their dissertation can be focused equipped to work in a management
are normally held in September, on a relevant project. role in the area
November, February and March. of professional communications. You
Work is set and contact maintained will be able to contribute to the
between teaching blocks through strategic management of
the internet. Block teaching is commercial, public or voluntary
particularly beneficial for those sector organisations.
who wish to study part-time while
working. It also enables students INTERNATIONAL JOB
who live some distance from OPPORTUNITIES:
Edinburgh – throughout the UK This qualification is recognised
and abroad – to study at QMU. worldwide.
For part-time students there are
four shorter teaching blocks each
year. CIPR Diploma graduates
receive credits equivalent to a third
of the total given towards the MSc.
Modules for which they are
exempt are indicated (*).
MA
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 1 year
OUTCOMES:
Screen Studies MA/PgDip/PgCert
THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR THOSE WITH AN INTEREST IN MEDIA,

CINEMA AND CULTURE, WHO WANT TO PURSUE THIS INTEREST
AT POSTGRADUATE LEVEL THROUGH AN ENGAGEMENT WITH CURRENT
DEVELOPMENTS IN THE DISCIPLINES OF FILM AND TELEVISION STUDIES.
This MA provides a TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
comprehensive understanding of Teaching comprises a combination A good honours degree or CONTACT:
critical approaches to film and of lectures, screenings, seminars, equivalent from a relevant subject Michael Stewart or Admissions
television texts, with a particular case studies, and individual area (eg Arts, Humanities or On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
emphasis on aesthetic and cultural research. Students are assessed Social Sciences). For students Or Email: mstewart@qmu.ac.uk
analysis, and a practical on the basis of essays, whose first language is not or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
understanding of established examinations, student-led seminar English, IELTS 6.5 is required For
techniques of screen research. presentations, research proposals further details please contact the Tel: (for international course
Students will engage with current and the dissertation. Course Leader. enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
issues in this exciting field of study,
including world cinema, global AREAS COVERED ATTENDANCE: ACADEMIC DISABLED
television, the film and television BY THE COURSE: By attendance at QMU. STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
audience, public service television, • Film history and theory Jill Marshall
film form, the evolution of the • Realism, modernism and On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
relationship between image and melodrama Or Email: jmarshall@qmu.ac.uk
sound, and the impact of digital • TV: industry, text and audience
technologies. • Screen production
• Research methods
STRUCTURE: • Dissertation
The course is modular and can be
studied on a full-time or part-time Options are drawn from a selection
basis. Full-time students will be including:
required to attend for one calendar • Rethinking British cinema
year from September. Study will • Crime fiction
comprise of five compulsory core • Comedy, carnival and the body
modules and three optional • Documentary and reality TV
modules. For the award of MA • Music and screen
you will be required to complete • Journalism in film and television
a dissertation. • Political communication and
public affairs
• Contemporary cultural policy
• Culture and politics
• Cultural industries
• Cultural events
• Public relations planning
• Internal communications
CAREERS:
This is a non-vocational Masters
programme, which equips
graduates with the skills required
for further postgraduate research
and with transferable skills for
those seeking employment in
the creative and cultural industries.
Social Justice
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Social Justice 53
Gender and Social Justice 53
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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, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS,
CIVIL SOCIETY ACTIVISTS AND OTHERS WHO HAVE AN INTEREST IN ISSUES SUCH AS OUTCOMES:
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 Suzanne Fustukian
social development and social • Social justice area. Diplomates should have or Admissions
justice. The Summit Declaration • Social development policy completed the final exam of a On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 000
stated unequivocally that social and practice professional body. Applicants Or Email: sfustukian@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 Plus, one from either /experience of health issues. Oonagh O’Brien
“social justice, solidarity, harmony • International public health On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 000
and equality within and among • Health systems ATTENDANCE: Or Email: int-health@qmu.ac.uk
countries” (WSSD, 1995). They By attendance at QMU.
argued that “social development Elective modules
and social justice are indispensable Two from the following modules:
INTERNATIONAL JOB • International public health
for the achievement and • Environmental justice
OPPORTUNITIES: • Leading change
maintenance of peace • Gender, health and
Former IIHD students work as • Participatory appraisal
and security.” development
Health advisors at SC-UK and and evaluation
• HIV and development
Oxfam UK; programme officers • Policy and practice in complex
The overall aim of this course, • Independent study
at RTM International; Deputy emergencies
offered by IIHD* at QMU, is to • Participatory appraisal
Country Coordinator for Action • Project design
enable its graduates to work and evaluation
against Hunger; Ministry of and management
effectively at a senior level to • Policy and practice in complex
Health, director Clinical Services, • Psychosocial interventions
advocate for social justice for emergencies
Business Coalition against AIDS; with war-affected populations
and promote the well-being of • Project design and
Assistance for Muslim women • Psychosocial interventions
disadvantaged, excluded and management
experiencing family violence; with war-affected populations
vulnerable populations in a variety • Psychosocial interventions
WHO interships. Others go (distance)
of contexts. with war-affected populations
embark on their • Sexual and reproductive health
• Psychosocial interventions
PhD studies. • Social development policy
Specifically, the course will give with war-affected populations
and practice
students the opportunity to: (distance)
SHORT COURSES: • Strategic human resources
• undertake advanced study of • Sexual and reproductive health
We also offer short courses for health
social justice, development and
in the following subjects: • Workforce planning
health interactions, drawing on a Plus
• Environmental justice • Workforce management
range of related disciplines such • Dissertation, project or research
• Gender, health and
as anthropology, economics, proposal (MSc only)
development These courses are delivered by
epidemiology, health policy,
• Health economics the Institute for International
management studies, *IIHD – Institute for International
• Health systems Health and Development (IIHD).
psychology, public health Health and Development.
• HIV and development IIHD also offers other courses
and sociology;
• Independent study listed on pages 98-105.
• engage in debates examining
• International health
current and future trends
and social policy
affecting the health and social
well-being of disadvantaged,
excluded and vulnerable CAREERS: consultant; human resource
populations; As a graduate you will be well manager; donor agency health
• engage critically and reflexively equipped as an international health advisor and a variety of advanced
in a range of social bodies as practitioner or as a senior health positions within home ministries
both professionals and citizens; manager or policy maker in a and educational institutions.
• enhance their lifelong learning developing country or one in
and personal development skills. economic transition. Graduates
of the programme have attained
such positions as: health
programme manager; project
MSc/PgDip/PgCert
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 1 year
Social Justice* Part-time: 2 years
OUTCOMES:
Gender and Social Justice* MSc/PgDip/PgCert
THESE NEW AND INNOVATIVE COURSES ARE AIMED AT GRADUATES HOPING TO WORK START DATE:
IN THE VOLUNTARY, REPRESENTATIVE AND PUBLIC SECTOR; PROFESSIONALS AND Whilst most other
postgraduate courses
VOLUNTEERS IN THESE SECTORS WHO WISH TO STRENGTHEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING begin in September, this
OF SOCIAL JUSTICE; AND ACTIVISTS IN COMMUNITIES AND CAMPAIGNING ORGANISATIONS. course starts in January.
The quest for justice has been to movements for social justice. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
an enduring motivation for social Students are encouraged to learn Normally a degree is required for CONTACT:
scientists’ attempts to understand from their own experience of entry to this programme. However Eurig Scandrett or Admissions
the social world. In recent history, injustice, of implementing policy applications are encouraged from On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
an understanding of social justice or campaigning for social justice. individuals without a degree Or Email: escandrett@qmu.ac.uk
has ranged from liberal In addition to the opportunity for but who have experience of or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
philanthropic concerns for the academic study, students will be professional or voluntary work
appropriate treatment of vulnerable equipped with methods for critical or activism in social justice issues, Tel: (for international course
groups, through the socialist interrogation of theory in the light who are able to demonstrate their enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
movements’ argument for of their own collective practice. ability to study at postgraduate
redistribution of economic wealth, level with appropriate support. ACADEMIC DISABLED
to a cultural assertion of rights The programme offers an STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
associated with some ‘new’ social opportunity to reflect on the theory ATTENDANCE: Eurig Scandrett
movements. Claims for social and practice of social justice and By attendance at QMU. On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
justice emerge in multiple will draw on the experience of Or Email: escandrett@qmu.ac.uk
community, workplace and issue- participants as well as academic ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
based campaigns against poverty, theory and research. Delivery is You can also register as an
violence against women, racism, oriented to the needs of those associate student to study single
homophobia and self advocacy with professional and caring modules in areas of interest.
movements of disabled people, responsibilities. The curriculum has
older people and survivors been put together in collaboration
of abuse. At a global level with experienced activists and to commence study in Semester AREAS COVERED
movements for social justice are social movement organisations 2 (January) and complete in the BY THE COURSE:
seen in response to the policies and offers students the possibility following semester 1 (December). The following modules are
of neo-liberalism, inequalities in of opting for a broad range of expected to be offered from
access to resources and social justice issues, or of electing TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: January 2010. Titles and
international migration. Assertions to specialise in gender justice. The programme will draw on availability are subject to change.
of social justice are made across the philosophy and methods of • Social justice: issues, contexts
the political spectrum and there STRUCTURE: popular education and critical and strategies
is widespread participation in The course comprises a range pedagogy in order to integrate • Gender justice
activities ranging from rock of modules valued at 15 credits theory and practice in curriculum, • Engaged praxis
concerts to direct action, all each which can be studied on assessment and practical • Social movements and political
making demands for social justice. a full-time or part-time basis. implications. This involves group change
Four such modules constitutes work, participatory education, • Gender, health and
Social justice must be understood a postgraduate certificate and reflection on practice and development
from the experiences and eight modules constitutes a independent and collective • Environmental justice
struggles of people who are postgraduate diploma. For learning. The student and staff • Researching diversity
subject to injustices and those fulfilment of a MSc, you are group will comprise a mixture
who express solidarity. For that required to study eight modules of committed graduates and CAREERS:
reason, these programmes in and complete a Master’s project, experienced practitioners who This is a new course with a first
social justice draw on the work of valued at 60 credits. The core will learn from one another as well presentation in January 2010
campaigning and social movement modules which are required will as the resources of the university. so no data are available on job
organisations in an educational depend on whether you are Teaching may include site visits progression. It is expected that
process of reflection and critical intending to graduate in Social and invited speakers from social the course will be of interest to
dialogue. In particular, Gender and Justice or Gender and Social justice campaigners. Students students who are working or wish
Social Justice is the product of a Justice. Most programmes also are invited to study, not as to work in the public and social
collaboration between QMU and allow for elective modules on dispassionate observers but as sectors, trades unions, voluntary
Scottish Women’s Aid. social justice, or other relevant engaged citizens, social activists and campaigning organisations
subjects offered by the university. and movement participants – in or social enterprises, in the UK
These courses have been other words, practitioners in social or abroad.
developed because practitioners The programme is delivered justice. Assessment methods
and activists have expressed primarily through whole-day blocks are designed to be relevant to *Subject to validation. Keep
a need for serious academic to enable access by students at a students’ context and include checking the website at the
reflection on their work, and the distance from Edinburgh or with strategy reports, projects, group address below for updates.
requirement for university work and caring commitments. presentations and critical essays.
academics to be accountable You will normally be expected
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.”
Art Therapy 56 Radiotherapy 88

Audiology (Pre-Registration) 57 Radiotherapy and Oncology 89
Audiology (Post-Registration) 58 Graduate Diploma in Speech
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 59 and Language Therapy 90
Dance Movement Psychotherapy 60 Transactional Analysis Counselling/
Diabetes 61 Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy 91
Diabetes Case Study 62
Dietetics 63
Health Psychology 64
Health Psychology Case Study 65
Professional Doctorate –
Health Psychology 66
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 67 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 68
Music Therapy (Nordoff-Robbins) 69 I found the nutrition aspects of health very interesting and I originally
Music Therapy (Nordoff-Robbins) Case Study 70 looked into studying dietetics. However, I wanted to work towards
preventing nutrition-related illness in populations and the MSc Public
Nursing 71
Health Nutrition course at QMU was more tailored to this and really
Graduate Diploma in Nursing 72 attracted me.
Community Health Nursing 73
QMU came highly recommended from friends, especially in the fact that
Occupational Therapy (Post-Registration) 74 classes are smaller and there is more one to one lecturer contact than
Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) 75 a lot of other universities. The course was really enjoyable and support
Occupational Therapy Case Study 76 was there whenever I needed it.
Occupational Therapy Studies 77 I am currently working on secondment as a Food and Health

Palliative Care 78 Development Officer with West Lothian Community Health and Care
Partnership. I’m also back at QMU studying part-time for a Professional
Physiotherapy (Full-time route) 79
Doctorate – Health and Social Sciences (see page 67).
Physiotherapy (Part-time route) 80
Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) 81 Rhona Archibald
Podiatric Medicine 82 Msc Public Health Nutrition (see page 86)
Theory of Podiatric Surgery 83
Podiatry 84
Primary Care 85
Public Health Nutrition 86
Public Health Practice 87
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MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 2 years
Part-time: 3 years
OUTCOMES:
MSc
Art Therapy
THE DISCIPLINE OF ART THERAPY DRAWS UPON THE VISUAL ARTS,
PSYCHOTHERAPY AND PSYCHOLOGY AND IS APPLIED WITHIN
PSYCHIATRY, SPECIAL EDUCATION, SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE
VOLUNTARY SECTOR.
Art therapists help clients access TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: OTHER:
their own image-making abilities. The main forms of assessment are • A bachelor degree or equivalent A satisfactory criminal records
The therapist and client jointly essays, reports and presentations. in the area of the visual arts check will be required.
explore the meaning of the process supported by a portfolio of art Applications received before 31
and image in the light of personal AREAS COVERED work in any media. Degrees in January 2010 will be given priority.
experiences and/ or interpersonal BY THE COURSE: subjects such as psychology, Please note that we cannot
relationships that may be Included in the course content is: social work, nursing, education guarantee to consider applications
distressing or troubling. The aim • Art therapy theory and research etc will be considered if received after this date.
is to facilitate intra-personal and • Art-based research supported by a substantial
interpersonal communication of • Clinical practice portfolio of art work. Tel: (for international course
experience that the client may • Critical art therapy • A minimum of one year’s enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
initially find difficulty in discussing • Clinical project experience of work in a caring
verbally. The art therapist’s task is capacity or equivalent. FOR MORE INFORMATION,
to support processes of emotional The course meets the • Some experience of personal CONTACT:
integration by providing a safe, requirements of the Health art therapy or psychotherapy, Dr Margaret Hills de Zarate
reliable and containing therapeutic Professions Council Standards or experiential workshops in art or Admissions
environment within which the client of Proficiency for Art Therapists. therapy, psychotherapy or the On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
can create and use visual images to creative therapies, is desirable. Or Email:
develop insight and effect change. The course content covers: mhillsdezarate@qmu.ac.uk
• Psychoanalytic and ATTENDANCE: or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
The course aims to integrate psychodynamic approaches By attendance at QMU.
learning across the theoretical, to art therapy ACADEMIC DISABLED
experiential and practical aspects • Research methodologies: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
of the training. It places the trainee visual, practice-based and Alister Landrock
at the heart of the learning process evidence based practice On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
encouraging individual • Biological, psychological and Or Email: alandrock@qmu.ac.uk
responsibility for learning. As social issues in art therapy
trainees are mature graduates with • Studio practice
many life skills and diverse work • Experiential group-work
experience, the trainee cohort is • Art therapy workshops
regarded as a resource for peer • Supervised placement
learning and skills sharing. In this
course, emphasis is placed equally CAREERS:
on academic studies, experiential Graduates are eligible for recognition
learning and supervised by the Health Professions Council
placements. as Registered Arts Therapists (Art)
and are eligible for full membership
STRUCTURE: of BAAT (British Association of Art
The course can be studied on Therapists). Art therapists work with
a full-time or part-time basis. a wide range of clients, individually
Studying full-time normally involves or with groups, within the public and
three modules in Year One and two private sectors.
modules in Year Two (one of which
is the dissertation). The part-time INTERNATIONAL JOB
route takes place over three years. OPPORTUNITIES:
Outwith the UK, graduates have
gone on to promote the health
and welfare of patients in less
developed countries.
MSc/PgDip
DURATION OF COURSE:
PgDip
Full-time: 2 years
(approximate)
MSc
Audiology (Pre-Registration)* Full-time: 2 years 6 months

(approximate)
THIS COURSE WILL APPEAL TO PEOPLE WITH AN HONOURS DEGREE OUTCOMES:
WISHING TO CHANGE CAREER. PgDip/MSc in Audiology
There are nine million people STRUCTURE: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: OTHER REQUIRMENTS:
in Britain who have a significant The course is modular and can be A typical entry is a First or Second An interview will be required prior
hearing impairment. These studied on a full-time basis only. Class Honours degree in a to acceptance on the course
numbers rise as the number The MSc/PgDip leads to eligibility science or related subject (e.g. A satisfactory criminal records
of people over the age of 60 to register as an audiologist with mathematics, physics, biological check will be required.
increases. The Royal National the Registration Council for Clinical sciences, psychology, linguistics,
Institute of Deaf people (RNID) Physiologists (RCCP) in the UK. speech language therapy). ATTENDANCE:
website states that 698,000 The course is delivered at QMU At QMU and on placement.
people in the United Kingdom are with placements in hospitals INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
either severely or profoundly deaf, throughout Scotland, the north Students whose first language FOR MORE INFORMATION,
123,000 people over the age of of England and Northern Ireland. is not English must provide CONTACT:
16 years are deafened and 23,000 evidence of English language Lizanne Steenkamp
are deaf blind. Audiologists work AREAS COVERED proficiency of IELTS 7 or On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
with patients to identify and assess BY THE COURSE: equivalent (with no element Or Email: lsteenkamp@qmu.ac.uk
hearing and/or balance disorders, The clinical studies area is central below 6.5). The Pre registration
recommending and providing and includes clinical skills PgDip/MSc in Audiology provides ACADEMIC DISABLED
appropriate rehabilitation and development and block clinical international students with STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
management. placements in each year and eligibility to register with the Contact School Office for Speech
between both years of the course. Registration Council for Clinical and Hearing Sciences
In the current economic climate, Students rotate through 34 weeks Physiologists (RCCP) in the On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
where redundancies are rife, this of placements throughout the United Kingdom.
course enables people who whole of Scotland and the North
already hold a degree in a science of England.
or related area to change career in CAREERS:
a short space of time. There is also Clinical work is underpinned Graduates may work within the
currently a shortage of audiologists by modules in: National Health Service and private
in the UK (especially in Scotland), • Clinical Audiological Studies sector. There are also career
so job opportunities for • Communication Studies opportunities for research in
audiologists is good. • Psychology Universities and Research
• Biological Sciences Institutes.
Plus
• Dissertation (MSc only) *Subject to validation 2009/10 and
BAA/RCCP accreditation. Please
If you are interested in this refer to our website at the address
course please contact Lizanne below for updates on this course.
Steenkamp with further
information about your previous
studies or experience as we look
at each application individually.
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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 is central to the delivery of CBT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
staff of NHS Lothian and Greater and the course will teach you to PgCert: Honours degree or CONTACT:
Glasgow, is aimed at healthcare forge a positive collaborative equivalent. Elizabeth Shearer (for Certificate),
professionals interested in relationship with patients as a Non-standard entrants will On Tel: 0131 537 6932
delivering CBT in clinical settings. means of improving and maintaining be considered if they can Or E-mail:
The course will provide sufficient the patient’s mental health. demonstrate that they have elizabeth.shearer@nhslothian.
theoretical and skills training the necessary work-based scot.nhs.uk
so that you can apply to be STRUCTURE: experience, skills and aptitude.
accredited by the BABCP (British The course is modular and Applicants will be expected to be Sarah Winkler (for Diploma
Association for Behavioural and is studied on a part-time basis. familiar with individual casework, & Masters),
Cognitive Psychotherapies) A case load of patients suitable history-taking and case load On Tel: 0131 537 6931
in due course. for CBT is essential and you will management. Programme Administrators
be expected to continue working Email: sarah.winkler@nhslothian.
Healthcare professionals in the healthcare setting whilst PgDip: Applicants will have scot.nhs.uk
are increasingly required to undertaking this course. To successfully completed the
demonstrate a flexible, achieve the PgCert, you will PgCert or its equivalent. or
multidisciplinary approach to complete four modules over
make the best use of skills and one year. You can then apply MSc: Applicants will have Admissions
resources. The NHS actively for a place on the PgDip, which successfully completed the Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
promotes provision of evidence- is achieved by completing a further PgDip and obtained a module Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
based management. CBT is the four modules. After completing average of 60%.
evidence-based psychotherapy these eight modules, you may Tel: (for international course
par excellence. It can be effective apply for entry to MSc level if you enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
as a stand-alone treatment and have achieved 60% average over
can also be used in conjunction modules the first eight modules. ACADEMIC DISABLED
with other medical or psychological The PgCert is part-time, day STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
treatments. The model is versatile release, one day per week from Elizabeth Shearer/Sarah Winkler
and creative and its techniques September to June. Applicants
can be used selectively in general securing a place on the PgDip
medical, psychological and nursing would then have a two day Core module (MSc only)
practice, as well as informing whole induction followed by four half • One year specialist clinical
courses of integrated treatment. day workshops. The course placement – including the
runs for nine months. Students submission of 2 therapy tapes,
The course in Cognitive on the Masters programme 2 case studies and culminating
Behavioural Therapy is a attend a clinical placement in the submission of a dissertation
multidisciplinary postgraduate one day per week. (10 – 12,000 words) in a clinically
modular programme. It is designed relevant topic.
to meet the professional and AREAS COVERED
academic needs of professionals BY THE COURSE: CAREERS:
working in a healthcare setting, Core modules (PgCert only) This course is only available to
who hold posts in areas including • Introduction to cognitive people who are already employed
psychiatry, clinical and forensic behavioural therapy as healthcare professionals.
psychology, occupational therapy, • CBT major indications and Health services across the country
social work and nursing. General disorders recognise that there is a growing
Medical Practitioners have also • Complex adaptation of CBT demand for therapists specifically
been accepted on to the course. • Using evidence in CBT trained in this field. This programme
This course will help you refine may provide a means by which
your CBT skills, empower you to Core modules (PgDip only) you, the healthcare professional,
use the model in a range of clinical • Research skills in CBT can develop your career and the
situations, and focus on the • Clinical practice in CBT service you provide.
development of a respectful and • Reflective skills
pro-active relationship with • Using evidence in CBT (2) *Subject to validation. Please visit
patients. The Therapeutic Alliance www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/ourservi
ces/soscog/default.asp for updates
on this.
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 Vicky Karkou or Admissions
well as people who seek personal BY THE COURSE: Psycho/therapy through On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
growth. During the course of the study, the workshops or foundation Or 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 On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
and approaches including the • Advanced dance movement (1974) for the purposes of clinical Or 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 practise.
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.
Diabetes is becoming an principles to care in developing ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
increasingly common condition countries. An honours degree or equivalent CONTACT:
amongst every population in a health or health-related Dr Tom Carline or Admissions
group, both in the developed AREAS COVERED discipline with an involvement On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
and developing countries. It has BY THE COURSE: in diabetes care. Or Email: tcarline@qmu.ac.uk
a major impact on the physical, • Clinical advances in diabetes or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
psychological and general wellbeing • Pharmacology and immunology ATTENDANCE:
of individuals and their families. It of diabetes By attendance at QMU, by Tel: (for international course
can lead to disabilities, for example • Epidemiology distance learning, or a mix enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
blindness, chronic morbidity and • Nutritional management of both.
mortality through heart disease, of diabetes ACADEMIC DISABLED
stroke and renal failure. Yet, there • Evidence-based practice ASSOCIATE STUDENT: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
is evidence that effective treatment • Promoting health through You can also register as an Dr Tom Carline
can increase life expectancy, the diabetes team associate student to study single
reduce the risk of complications • Psychology modules in areas of interest.
and even delay or prevent onset.
Core modules:
This course will prepare you to • Evaluation of diabetes INTERNATIONAL JOB
take an evidence-based approach and developing practice OPPORTUNITIES:
to diabetic care and will allow you • Health psychology and diabetes Outwith the UK, graduates of this
to specialise in an area of your • Prevention and management course have gone on to promote
choice. It has been developed with of diabetes complications the health, nutrition and welfare of
clinical colleagues and blends the • Management of diabetes care patients in less developed countries.
theoretical perspectives with services Our MSc Diabetes course aims
practicalities of implementing an to develop the scientific basis for
effective diabetic care programme. Elective modules may include: improvement in diabetes clinical
• Tissue visibility practice and public health using
This course emphasises the • Evidence-based practice robust epidemological, laboratory
effective use of multidisciplinary Plus and social science methodologies.
teams in problem solving and • Dissertation (MSc only) Graduates of this course have also
patient care. taken up PhD research posts.
CAREERS:
STRUCTURE: Career prospects on completion
This course is modular and can of the course are likely to be within
be studied on a full-time or part- specialist teams, either within the
time basis. It can be studied acute or primary care sector.
entirely at QMU, entirely by Opportunities also exist
distance learning, or a mix of both internationally. The new Diabetes
for your convenience. Studying full- National Service Framework
time, you will normally undertake Standards, will also influence
four modules in semester one and the services provided to diabetics.
four modules in semester two, and Graduates of this course will be
complete a dissertation (MSc only). in an excellent position to lead
Students attend hospital visits with specialist multi-professional teams.
consultant physicians, consultant There will also be opportunities
surgeons and other diabetes in education and pharmaceutical
specialists. industries. Graduates may also
like to apply for study at higher
The part-time route is more degree (MPhil or PhD).
flexible. The course is based at
QMU, but there is opportunity to
study the international dimension
of diabetes and apply the
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“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, I knowledge and skills, I decided to get Carline, my supervisor and
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
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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 On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
This course takes you through a evidence of English language Or Email: dmcbean@qmu.ac.uk
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 2010. 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 Plus associate student to study single
in semester one and four modules • Dissertation (MSc only) modules in areas of interest.
in semester two, and complete a
dissertation (MSc only). A part-time CAREERS:
route may be available; however Career prospects on completion
practice placements are currently of the course are varied. Most
only offered on a full-time basis. graduates are expected to work
within the National Health Service
The course is based at QMU but is as dietitians. Others will work in
integrated with periods of practical health education, health promotion,
training. Semester one and general practice, private healthcare
semester two are taught and government advisory posts.
programmes of study with heavy Opportunities also exist in the food
emphasis on ‘student-centred’ and pharmaceutical industries
learning. Semester three and in, for example:
semester four are spent in practice • food labelling;
placements (predominately in • nutrient profiling;
Scotland) with ‘touchdown’ • product and recipe
consolidation tutorials at QMU development;
between placements. Semester • product evaluation and
five is entirely devoted to the • special diet foods.
execution and assessment of a
Masters Project or Dissertation Some graduates may apply for the
(MSc only). 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 Registration (GBR) with the
of stress on patients and on their in semester one and four modules British Psychological Society. FOR MORE INFORMATION,
carers?’; ‘What influences in semester two, and complete CONTACT:
adaptation to chronic illness?’. a dissertation. The part-time route PROFESSIONAL Vivienne Chisholm or Admissions
This course will develop in is more flexible. QUALIFICATIONS: On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
students the theoretical and The course is fully accredited by Or Email: vchisholm@qmu.ac.uk
empirical knowledge base that TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: the British Psychological Society. or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
enables them to answer questions Teaching strategies will subsume Successful completion fulfils
of this nature and to participate in a variety of methods including Stage 1 requirements of the Tel: (for international course
the full range of contemporary lectures, seminars, independent Society’s accreditation criteria for enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
debates in Health Psychology. group and individual activity, the status of Chartered Health
tutorials and case studies. In Psychologist. ACADEMIC DISABLED
Completion of this course will addition, some teaching will be STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
equip you with the academic conducted over the internet and ATTENDANCE: Zoe Chouliara
competencies related to a critical you will be encouraged to learn By attendance at QMU. On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
understanding of key paradigms, by means of web-based material. Or Email: zchouliara@qmu.ac.uk
concepts and methodologies in
health psychology as well as AREAS COVERED
providing you with the more BY THE COURSE: CAREERS:
generic competencies related Core modules* Both nationally and internationally,
to conducting empirical research • Issues in health psychology health psychology is very much
at an advanced level (eg designing • Lifespan development and a rapidly developing discipline –
a study, quantitative and qualitative health the scope of research in health
research methods, obtaining • Individual differences and psychology is matched by the range
ethical clearance, conducting lifestyle of contexts in which professional
analyses, reporting findings etc). • Context, communication and activity takes place. Health
In addition, you will acquire systems psychologists are employed across
transferable professional • Advanced research methods a broad spectrum of contexts in
competencies essential for • Stress and coping with higher education as well as in other
working in multidisciplinary chronic illness sectors such as the NHS, industry,
contexts. For example, you will • Public health psychology government and charitable trusts.
learn to situate your research in Areas of professional activity include
health related settings, to Elective modules** public health, health promotion and
communicate information about • Psychological applications policy-making, in addition to
your activities both to other in health care professional activity concerned with
professionals as well as to non- • Introduction to cognitive specific health-related matters, eg
professional groups, and to behaviour theory and therapy cardiovascular disease, stress, pain
engage in collaborative problem management, cancer management,
solving activities with colleagues. *Course content and titles may vary. HIV/AIDS, obesity, diabetes etc.
**Elective modules will only run
if there is sufficient interest.
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“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
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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 or
already completed Stage 1 of the modules. If you study the course degree at honours level conferring Admissions
Chartered Health Psychology full-time over two years you will Graduate Basis for Registration On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
qualification, or for those at a be required to attend the University (GBR), and British Psychological Or 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 On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
development. The British arrangement with your supervisor. Or 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.
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 OF Doctor of Health and Social
Sciences: D Health Soc Sci
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, Professor
social science practice change evidence of personal and Jim Scobbie or Admissions
in the 21st century. • The psychology of leadership, professional development. On Tel: + 44 (0)131 474 0000
The professional doctorate is coaching and decision making Candidates should normally Or Email: scameron@qmu.ac.uk,
designed to produce professionals • Facilitating learning have at least two years post jscobbie@qmu.ac.uk or
who are competent and confident in organisations qualification experience, and admissions@qmu.ac.uk
to use their skills to tackle • The thesis (core) show evidence of development
emergent problems in their in an area of expert practice, and ACADEMIC DISABLED
practice, whether this is in TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: /or management and leadership STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
clinical practice, management, You will be taught through a mix skills. Those entering the Joanne Fox
or academia. of seminar presentations/lectures programme without a On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
and workshops. Web-based PgDip/Masters degree in an Or Email: jfox@qmu.ac.uk
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 draw on the student’s own areas INTERNATIONAL JOB
take account of each individual of written reports; reflection and of professional practice. The OPPORTUNITIES:
student’s prior learning, reflective analysis; and assimilation programme is characterised by Graduates of this course are
professional experience and and presentation of evidence. having a structured, flexible taught identified as having high levels
consistency with the aims and Assessment strategies are element and by delivery to cohorts, of knowledge and investigative
learning outcomes of the designed to ensure rigour of rather than to individual students. and research skills, which advance
programme. It is expected that academic thinking and to Within this mode of delivery, the practice in professional spheres.
students will normally commence promote the achievement of individual’s studies will remain The qualification offers you
with the taught components the participant’s personal and embedded in their practice. recognition of your expertise
before progressing to the professional goals, augmenting In this way the doctoral level and professional standing,
doctoral thesis. individuals’ experiences and development of the individual acknowledged worldwide.
expertise. Assessment will be both is pertinent both to their individual
personally and academically practice, and to the wider
challenging and will facilitate professional arena in which
the application of reflective they work.
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.
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 dependent on your modular ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
evaluation of healthcare provision choice. You are able to follow a A degree or diploma in Diagnostic CONTACT:
enabling both skills and theory pathway within mammography Radiography or Therapeutic Anne-Marie Conway
to be integrated within clinical that will lead to either Radiography with HPC or Admissions
practice while strengthening the advancement in specialist clinical Registration, or equivalent; On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
ability to contribute effectively as skills, education and training A minimum of 2 years clinical Or Email: aconway@qmu.ac.uk
a member of a multi-disciplinary or health-care management. experience; Current employment or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
team. Issues at the cutting edge in a clinical environment offering
of theory and research in TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: mammography experience. Tel: (for international course
mammography will be critically As this course places the student enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
examined to enable you to focus, at the heart of the learning ATTENDANCE:
extend, develop and strengthen process, you will be expected to At Scottish Mammography or
skills in mammography to a level take overall responsibility for your Education Centre, Glasgow
of advanced professional learning. The teaching and and by distance learning. Ann Mumby
competence. learning strategies are designed Scottish Mammography
to enable independent progress Education Centre
STRUCTURE: within a supportive framework. On Tel: +44 (0)141 572 5825
Delivery will be by scheduled block Your performance on the PgCert Or Email:
attendance and by distance course will be assessed by a anne.mumby@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
learning. By following the PgCert case study/report, a seminar
route, you will study two academic presentation; a clinical assessment ACADEMIC DISABLED
and two work-based learning and an essay. The PgDip will be STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
modules, which although inter- assessed by presentation, portfolio, Margaret Cockbain
linked are distinct in their content report and essay. The MSc will be On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
and methods of teaching and assessed by a research project. Or Email: mcockbain@qmu.ac.uk
assessment. You will be required
to attend the Scottish AREAS COVERED
Mammography Education Centre BY THE COURSE: CAREERS:
in Glasgow for three short teaching PgCert This course is part of continuing
blocks. Block teaching is • You will study four mammography professional development and is
particularly beneficial for those modules; two of which are designed to improve the delivery
who wish to study part-time whilst academic and two of which are of the breast care service. Gaining
working full-time. Radiographers work-based learning modules. this qualification may enhance your
who already possess ‘The career prospects within the
Certificate of Competence’ can PgDip profession of radiography.
apply for an exemption from the • Mammographic image
work-based learning modules. interpretation
• X-ray guided interventional
The work-based learning element breast procedures (breast
is structured to promote the biopsy)
development of advanced-level • Stereotactic wire localisation
operational skills and critical and for breast
reflective thinking in clinical • Research methods
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.
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 • possess an undergraduate check will be required.
the inherent potential of music as taught on campus, students have degree. Compliance with the terms of
an effective communicative one placement day each week. • demonstrate a satisfactory level the Rehabilitation of Offenders
medium. Therapists work with Placements are located within of musical ability, diversity and Act (1974) and mental health
clients through improvised musical at least two contrasting clinical openness. This should include legislation for clinical placement
activities, aiming to gain and settings. competence in piano technique and employability in statutory
maintain contact in order to as well as fluency in keyboard services, for work with children
establish a dynamic working TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: harmony. Proficiency in other and in other sensitive areas of
relationship. Both therapist and The main forms of assessment instrumental and vocal areas employment.
client are engaged in a series of are written assignments, case is regarded as advantageous.
interactive therapeutic experiences study presentations and practical It is recommended that SELECTION PROCEDURES:
from session to session, with the performance (placement and applicants should be able Applicants are required to
therapist supporting each stage of QMU-situated). to perform at a Grade 7/8 submit a written assignment
the client’s creative development. benchmark of a recognised of approximately 1000 words
The music itself is regarded as the AREAS COVERED examination board in either with their application. Information
main agent of change. BY THE COURSE: piano or another instrument/ regarding interview and audition
• Music therapy: theory within voice. requirements will be available
While the central methodology will context • display personal characteristics on application.
be that developed by Nordoff and • Clinical studies of maturity, responsibility and
Robbins, students will have the • Music studies empathy that are suitably FOR MORE INFORMATION,
opportunity to learn from, observe • Placement and supervision 1 tailored to working with people CONTACT:
and work alongside music • Research methods who may present a range of James Robertson or Admissions
therapists from other training • Placement and supervision 2 challenges and abilities. On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
backgrounds. This course satisfies • Music therapy: research • possess writing and Or Email: jrobertson@qmu.ac.uk
the requirements of the Health methods communication skills that or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
Professions Council, the • Clinical project (pathway 1 or 2) demonstrate command of the
International Trust for Nordoff- • Personal therapy English language. Tel: (for international course
Robbins Music Therapy and • Interpersonal learning group Requirements are set at enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
Queen Margaret University. It is • Personal musical development TOEFL: 600 (old format),
necessary, therefore, to ensure 250 (computer-based) ACADEMIC DISABLED
that all students who follow CAREERS: or IELTS: 6.5. STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
this course will receive provision Music therapists are employed Alister Landrock
leading to clinical expertise, a clear throughout the health, education In addition to the above, it is On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
theoretical and methodological and community sectors. recommended that applicants Or Email: alandrock@qmu.ac.uk
understanding, and the application Registered arts therapists (music) have had prior experience or
of creative musical skills for are eligible for full membership of engagement with people who
therapeutic purposes. the Association of Professional have some form of special need.
Music Therapists (APMT).
ATTENDANCE:
INTERNATIONAL JOB By attendance at QMU and
OPPORTUNITIES: external placement.
This course has regularly attracted
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)
70
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 RESEARCH
ORIENTATED PROGRAMME OF STUDY FOR NURSES IN ALL
AREAS OF PRACTICE.
This course allows you to meet – An integrated approach ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
your personal, professional and to breathlessness in • Nurse registration You can also register as an
academic needs along with the palliative care • Two years professional associate student to study single
Scottish Government Advanced – Managing change in experience preferred modules in areas of interest.
Practice Agenda. healthcare • Honours degree or equivalent.
– Managing healthcare • Evidence of recent academic FOR MORE INFORMATION,
STRUCTURE: education study CONTACT:
The course is modular and can be – Perspectives in family and Lindesay Irvine or Admissions
studied on a full-time or part-time community health International students will have On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
basis. Studying full-time, you will – Primary care, taking their academic and professional Or Email: lirvine@qmu.ac.uk
normally undertake four modules practice forward qualifications and experience or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
in semester one, four modules in – Public health perspectives individually assessed for
semester two, and complete a – Quality in healthcare equivalence to the above entry Tel: (for international course
project/dissertation. The part-time – Role of the expert nurse criteria. Students whose first enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
route is more flexible. in managing the acutely language is not English must
ill patient provide evidence of English ACADEMIC DISABLED
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: – Working with and for language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
The teaching and learning communities or equivalent. Ailsa McMillan
methods specifically encourage – Working with people with On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
participative and independent complex pain and symptoms ATTENDANCE: Or Email: amcmillan1@qmu.ac.uk
learning. Assessment methods – Advanced approaches By attendance at QMU.
include essays, a learning action to physical assessment
plan, a concept analysis, seminar
presentations and a group report. Elective modules: INTERNATIONAL JOB
A web-based discussion board Two to be chosen from either the OPPORTUNITIES:
supports the course. remaining specialist nursing array Graduates of this course have taken
or from other Masters Degree forward practice and undertaken
AREAS COVERED Programmes. leadership and education roles
BY THE COURSE: Plus in a variety of contexts.
Core modules • a Project/Dissertation (MSc
• Research modules only, which represents one-third
• Contemporary nursing practice of the MSc).
• Practice development
• Plus, three to be selected from CAREERS:
a range of modules relating to The course will enable you to
clinical practice, leadership or build on your experience and
educational themes: develop the higher level knowledge
– Advanced skills in facilitation and skills required for advanced
and assessment 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
– Independent study
– Leading in healthcare
Graduate Diploma
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 2.4 years
OUTCOMES:
GDip
Graduate Diploma in Nursing

THIS SHORTENED COURSE OF STUDY LEADING TO QUALIFICATION
AS A REGISTERED NURSE TAKES ACCOUNT OF THE TRANSFERABLE
SKILLS AND ACCELERATED LEARNING ABILITY OF THE GRADUATE.
This course uses modules from AREAS COVERED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
the first, second and third year of BY THE COURSE: Applicants possessing CONTACT:
the BSc (Hons) Nursing degree at • Skills for nursing practice appropriate degrees in science Margaret Coulter or Admissions
QMU and students on the Diploma • Nature of nursing or non-science subjects will be On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
are eligible for bursary funding. • Patterns of care management accepted on the strength of their Or Email: mcoulter@qmu.ac.uk
Details are available from the • Individuals with altered health qualification, provided they also or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
Students Awards Agency for status hold a qualification in a numerical
Scotland (SAAS). This programme • Applied science subject equating to SQA standard Tel: (for international course
leads to qualification as a • Managing care grade level, for example, enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
registered nurse (adult branch). • Principles of investigation mathematics. Degrees deemed
• Perspectives of nursing the appropriate for the Graduate ACADEMIC DISABLED
STRUCTURE: ill adult Diploma route include: science STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
You will be required to undertake • Inter-professional education degrees, sports science degrees Ailsa McMillan
three episodes of clinical practice • Clinical practice and social science degrees. On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
in Year One: seven weeks in Or Email: amcmillan1@qmu.ac.uk
semester one; eight weeks in Clinical practice takes place in TYPICAL ENTRY:
semester two and a further eight several local NHS areas, and Degree in a science, sport N.B. This is a graduate
weeks of practice in the summer encompasses both community science or social science subject, level programme, not
period. In Year Two of the and hospital-based experiences. for example: biological studies, postgraduate level.
programme, you join the third You will also be expected to geology, psychology, social policy.
year undergraduate students provide a statement of good
in studying applied science, health and good character in ATTENDANCE:
managing care, inter-professional line with NMC requirements. At QMU and external placement.
education, principles of
investigation and perspectives CAREERS:
of nursing ill adults. Clinical Graduates from QMU are INTERNATIONAL JOB
practice is again seven weeks employed in the NHS in a range OPPORTUNITIES:
in semester one; eight weeks of settings, including critical care, There are a range of opportunities
in semester two and then a general medical and surgical and for nursing abroad, once qualified in
further 23 weeks at the end care of enduring illnesses. developed or developing countries.
of the academic programme. A number of overseas countries
recruit registered nurses from UK.
PgCert
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 52 weeks
Part-time: 2 – 3 years
OUTCOMES:
PgCert*
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 • Evidence of recent academic SELECTION PROCEDURES:
on and utilise evidence in taking will include essays, examinations, study at degree level Applicants will be required to
forward advances in community portfolio development, poster submit a written assignment
health nursing practice that and seminar presentations. International students must be of approximately 1000 words.
focuses on the needs of patients, The programme is supported registered with the UK Nursing Information regarding specific
carers and communities and by utilising electronic resources. and Midwifery Council and will interview requirements will be
clients. It will enable you to critically have their academic and available on application.
evaluate and synthesis the AREAS COVERED professional qualifications and
evidence-base for community BY THE COURSE: experience individually assessed FOR MORE INFORMATION,
practice and to develop an Core modules for equivalence to the above entry CONTACT:
innovative, reflective and pro-active • Leadership criteria. Students whose first Caroline Dickson, Dolly McCann
approach to meeting the public • Evidence-based health language is not English must or Admissions
health, nursing and social needs and social care provide evidence of English On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
of individuals, families, groups • Practice development language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 Or Email: cdickson@qmu.ac.uk
and communities. • Approaches to clinical or equivalent. dmccann@qmu.ac.uk
judgement evaluation and or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
STRUCTURE: decision support OTHER:
The course is modular and can be • Research A satisfactory criminal records Tel: (for international course
studied on a full-time or part-time check will be required. enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
basis. Studying full-time, you will Community modules Compliance with the terms
normally undertake the four post • Community health of the Rehabilitation of Offenders ACADEMIC DISABLED
graduate core modules plus the • Principles (for the specific Act (1974) and mental health STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
other twelve community honours outcome) legislation for clinical placement Ailsa McMillan
level modules in a prescribed • Unifying specialist practice and employability in statutory On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
route over the 52 weeks of the (specific for each outcome) services, for work with children Or Email: amcmillan1@qmu.ac.uk
course. The part-time route is • Practice consolidation and in other sensitive areas
more flexible and you can take of employment.
six or eight modules per year. CAREERS:
The course is 50% practice based The course will enable you to
and requires placement with an build on your experience and
approved practice and a qualified develop the higher level knowledge
practice teacher. Placements and and skills required to practice
funding are normally discussed within the dynamic context
with NHS representatives during of community health nursing.
joint interviewing.
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 – On 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 On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
compulsory dissertation and themes which are of specific Therapists. They are also required Or 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 programme is offered through study, known as Enquiry Based Normally, the deadline for receipt
four delivery modes; full-time, Learning. This encourages the of applications is July.
full-time distance learning, student to use library, web and
part-time, part-time distance other information resources
learning. A student may select their to seek out information.
preferred way of accessing the
programme; through distance Assessment on this course will
learning only or through be done through a variety of
a combination of distance strategies such as drawing
learning/web-based learning on the student’s own practice
and attendance. experiences and it includes
case based work, presentations,
essays, systematic and literature
reviews, a research proposal
outline, and development
of a learning contract.
CAREERS:
This course will enable
occupational therapists to change
career direction to advanced
practitioner, education, research
or management.
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: On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
people’s disengagement from working independently and A satisfactory criminal records Or 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 July.
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 On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
AREAS COVERED of Occupational Therapists Or 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
After the first semester at QMU, • Conceptual foundations Professions Council.
the following three semesters • Professional skills
will combine two days practice • Practice contexts
placement education each • Analysis and assessment
week with two days study in • Intervention and teamwork
the University. Full-time practice • Evaluation and evidence-based
placement education will be practice
carried out during the summer • Five practice placements
months between Year One and
Year Two to ensure that all students Additional modules for the MSc
complete the required practice • Research methods
placement education hours for and dissertation
eligibility to apply for registration
with the Health Professions CAREERS:
Council. Additional study is There is a demand for
required for the MSc (optional). occupational therapists in the UK
and internationally. Occupational
therapists are employed in a
diverse range of settings e.g. NHS
Trusts, community based settings,
social services centres, general
practice surgeries, voluntary
agencies and in private practice.
INTERNATIONAL JOB
OPPORTUNITIES:
Outwith the UK, graduates of
this course have gone on to
work in Canada, the USA
and New Zealand.
IQ
INSIDE QUEEN
MARGARET
“I FIND THE PRACTICE

PLACEMENT ELEMENTS
WORKING IN REAL
SITUATION INCREDIBLY
REWARDING AND
ENJOYABLE.”
Before developing an interest in I chose to study at QMU initially academic or personal advice.
occupational therapy, I had done because it was in my hometown of I still work on an ad-hoc basis for the
a BA (Hons) in History and an MA in Edinburgh, but it had an excellent NHS however, this is in a non-clinical
International Politics and had worked reputation for OT and AHP training in setting, primarily co-ordinating risk
for several graduate management general. Most of the OTs I talked to assessments for several departments.
schemes. However, I began to realise before applying attended QMU, and It is not directly linked to OT, though
that I wanted my professional targets similarly, several of my friends and I do have occasional contact with
to be more than just pieces of paper acquaintances are QMU graduates clinicians in this area. After graduation,
or budget-related and I was looking who recommended it. I intend to pursue OT as my chosen
for a more focussed and rewarding profession, hopefully in Edinburgh
profession. I’m finding the course fairly intense, or the central belt.
but had expected to do so due to its
I had spent some time working at the accelerated nature and the divergence
Astley Ainsley Hospital in Edinburgh from my previous education. It
in records and administration and is however, very stimulating and
enjoyed the hospital environment. interesting and I find the practice
It soon became clear that a job in the placement elements working in real
Allied Health Professions (AHP) was situation incredibly rewarding and
what I was looking for: a professional enjoyable. The lecturers are all very
career with a lot of options and professional and I would have no Duncan Pentland
professional diversity. problems approaching them for either PgDip Occupational Therapy
76
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
Minimum of 16 months
part-time (equivalent of five
modules with 150 hours of
study in each)
Occupational Therapy Studies OUTCOMES:

MSc
THIS PROGRAMME WILL FACILITATE SKILLS TO GENERATE
EVIDENCE FOR PRACTICE THROUGH THE COMPLETION
OF RESEARCH TRAINING AND A PRACTICE-BASED
RESEARCH PROJECT.
This course has been specifically AREAS COVERED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ATTENDANCE:
designed for occupational BY THE COURSE: Entrants must hold a By some attendance at QMU,
therapists that hold a PgDip in • Research methods module Postgraduate Diploma in but mostly by distance learning.
Occupational Therapy from Queen • Dissertation module Occupational Therapy from
Margaret University. This modular Queen Margaret University. FOR MORE INFORMATION,
programme consists of one CAREERS: CONTACT:
research methods’ module and The MSc in Occupational Therapy OTHER: Ian McMillan
a dissertation. The research Studies will promote relevant Normally graduates who have On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
methods’ module is via distance knowledge, skills and attitudes exited the programme and Or Email: imcmillan@qmu.ac.uk
learning using internet-based necessary to attain specialist posts been awarded the PgDip in
material. The dissertation is in the practice of occupational Occupational Therapy would Tel: (for international course
facilitated through the supervisory therapy eg specialist practitioner, have at least one year’s practice enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
process and internet-based researcher, educator, experience before applying to
material support. practitioner/educator study for this MSc. Open to all ACADEMIC DISABLED
and consultant. graduates with a PgDip OT STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
STRUCTURE: from QMU since 2004. Normally, Alistair Landrock
This course is studied on a part- INTERNATIONAL JOB individuals must apply within three On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
time, mostly distance learning OPPORTUNITIES: years of graduating with the Or Email: alandrock@qmu.ac.uk
basis. You are required to attend The aquisition of this award may PgDip in Occupational Therapy.
the campus at the beginning of enhance your eligibility to work
your studies and then at least once in other countries.
more to present work in progress.
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT:

This course uses a range of
learning and teaching methods,
focusing on your practice as
an occupational therapist. The
research methods component
of the programme is studied via
distance learning materials. The
research dissertation will be a
work-based study underpinned
by investigative enquiry, analysis,
interpretation and an appraisal of
relevant research methodologies.
A range of research
methodologies or approaches
may be adopted in which to
locate your inquiry and you will
work with a research supervisor
from the subject area of
occupational therapy. Your
performance will be assessed
by the production of a research
proposal, an article based on your
research and research report.
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/ On Tel: 0131 551 1381
involved in the care of patients • Developing advanced registration experience Or 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 On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
requires interdisciplinary education. ATTENDANCE: Or 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 St also be required to do one of course are taught at St Columba’s Tel: (for international course
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 On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
been designed so that you can associate student to study Or 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
themes. The final four modules of
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: the MSc consist of a work-based
The teaching and learning dissertation, which enables you to
approaches used encourage gain academic credit for planning,
independent and participative implementing and evaluating a
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 Stella Howden
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. On Tel: 0131 474 0000
supports individuals in developing For the award of PgDip The minimum requirements are Or Email: showden@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 Ideally candidates should have up On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
the relationship between clinical • Three double physiotherapy to 1 year of full-time postgraduate Or Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
assessment and the evaluation modules clinical experience and an
of therapeutic interventions. academic score of 60%, or over, Tel: (for international course
The MSc programme encourages For the award of MSc for last 2 years of their enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
you to re-examine your practical Physiotherapy (180 M level credits) undergraduate degree.
skills, professional knowledge and if you successfully complete: ACADEMIC DISABLED
understanding of physiotherapy • Research methods ATTENDANCE: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
interventions. The development • Research dissertation By attendance at QMU. Kath Nicol
of your critical and evaluative skills Plus On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
aims to advance your future • Three double physiotherapy Or Email: knicol@qmu.ac.uk
clinical, academic and/or research modules
career. The knowledge and skills
developed over the programme AREAS COVERED
are intended to enable you to lead BY THE COURSE:
and implement innovative change • Research methods
within physiotherapy workplaces • Clinically oriented study blocks
in the UK and internationally. which allow the students
to apply their learning
This course attracts in a selected area
physiotherapists from all over the • Practical experience of
world and advice will be given to experimental/evaluative
assist the process of registration methods
with Health Professions Council • Dissertation
(HPC). Programme material will
also help the student to develop CAREERS:
knowledge and skills recognized This course will enable you to
by the HPC. The programme itself focus your continuing professional
does not automatically give a development in relation to clinical
license to practice in the UK. physiotherapy practice and
physiotherapy research. It is
STRUCTURE: intended to enhance your clinical,
You will be required to attend for research and education career
one calendar year from September opportunities both in the UK
and will attend on a weekly basis. and internationally.
Study will comprise of eight
compulsory core modules. For the INTERNATIONAL JOB
award of MSc you will be required OPPORTUNITIES:
to complete 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 FOCUS ON THE
EVALUATION OF CLINICAL PRACTICE AND DEVELOP SKILLS OF
CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS.
As evidence-based practice • Analysis of human movement ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ASSOCIATE STUDENT:

becomes increasingly important in • Work-based learning BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent. Part-time students can also
physiotherapy, this course will • Evidence-based practice Candidates whose first language register as an associate student
provide an in-depth understanding is not English are required to to study a single or double
of the relationship between clinical TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: submit an IELTS/TOEFL score module(s) in areas of interest.
assessment and the evaluation of A variety of teaching and with their application. The
therapeutic intervention from the assessment methods will be minimum requirements are an FOR MORE INFORMATION,
theoretical perspective. This course used. This course is highly student- overall IELTS band score of 6.5 CONTACT:
attracts physiotherapists from all centred with occasional keynote with individual band scores of at Cathy Bulley or Admissions
over the world. The challenging lectures. You will be involved least 6; or a TOEFL score of On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
course encourages you to in individual and group based 100/600/250 (internet/computer/ Or Email: cbulley@qmu.ac.uk
re-examine your professional activities in seminar and tutorial paper tests). Candidates must or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
convictions and to be sceptical of settings. Assessment is based normally have one year of full time
current physiotherapy practice. The on course work, but can involve postgraduate clinical experience, Tel: (for international course
learning experience encourages individual course work submissions, an academic score of 60% or enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
physiotherapists to become leaders poster and oral presentations, over for the last two years of
in their field. You will develop which may also be peer assessed. undergraduate degree. ACADEMIC DISABLED
innovative and evaluative skills, No practical clinical skills are taught STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
providing you with the knowledge or assessed on this MSc ATTENDANCE: Kath Nicol
and drive to implement positive programme. By three, one week blocks On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
change in the workplace. of attendance at QMU and by Or Email: knicol@qmu.ac.uk
AREAS COVERED distance learning for part-time
The course does not lead to a BY THE COURSE: students only.
license to practice in the UK or to Areas covered by the programme:
Health Professions Council (HPC) 2009/10
registration. • Research methods Requirements for programme Elective Modules:
• Neurological Physiotherapy awards: • Measurement and assessment
STRUCTURE: • Analysis of Human Movement For the award of PgDip of pain and its effects
The part-time route offers a flexible • Work-based learning Physiotherapy (120 M level credits) • Applied exercise science
study pattern however, you will be • Imaging Sciences you must successfully complete: • Analysis of human movement
required to complete the course Plus • Research methods • Work-based learning
in a minimum of three years and • Dissertation (MSc only) Plus Please check with the award
a maximum of seven years for the • A double physiotherapy module, co-ordinator for details.
MSc. There will be three weeks Contact during three one week an optional double physiotherapy
attendance of intense study onsite blocks (September, January, module and either 2 single or a CAREERS:
at QMU (one week in early and April). double module(s) This course will enable you to
September, one week in January, focus your continuing professional
one week in April) each year. This 2010/11 For the award of MSc Physiotherapy development in clinical practice and
block attendance is convenient The following options may (180 M level credits) you must research and is likely to enhance
for those in full-time employment. be offered: successfully complete: your career opportunities in these
Other study will be carried out • Research methods • Research methods areas and in education.
through distance learning and • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy • Research dissertation
independently. At least one clinical • Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Plus This course attracts both a UK and
route is offered per year in the area • Paediatric Physiotherapy • A double physiotherapy international cohort. Graduates of
of: Neurology; Musculoskeletal; • Exercise interventions for health module, an optional double this programme have gone on to
Cardio-respiratory; and • Work-based learning physiotherapy module and either take up academic posts, senior
Paediatrics. • Pain 2 single or a double module(s) clinical research posts and PhD
The elective modules for Plus studies both in the UK and abroad.
part-time students only • Dissertation (MSc only)
are presented below:
• Measurement and assessment
of pain and its effects
• Applied exercise science
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 2 years
Physiotherapy OUTCOMES:
MSc
(Pre-Registration)*
THIS FULL-TIME MASTERS COURSE ENABLES GRADUATES TO DEVELOP
THE THEORETICAL, PRACTICAL, ANALYTICAL AND EVALUATIVE SKILLS
NECESSARY 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 for those already holding a FOR MORE INFORMATION,
of society. • Musculoskeletal physiotherapy physiotherapy qualification. CONTACT:
• Neurological physiotherapy Admissions
STRUCTURE: • Practice-based learning OTHER: On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
This course runs over two A satisfactory criminal records Or Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
academic 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 study • Psychosocial perspectives The deadline for applications for
in each year. The first two • Research methods for this course is 31 January 2010. 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. ACADEMIC DISABLED
during the summer months. • Professional studies 2 STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
• Research project Kath Nicol
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: • Practice-based learning On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
There is a strong emphasis Or 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. Practical CAREERS:
classes are normally undertaken The majority of graduates work
with students working in pairs as Physiotherapists within the
where one student acts as National Health Service – either
the model/patient dressed in in major hospitals or in the
shorts/underwear. Practice-based community. With further post-
learning is a major component of registration experience, graduates
the course, comprising more than can choose to specialise in a
1,000 hours of study at clinical particular area, which may include
sites throughout Scotland. for example; sports, neurology,
paediatrics, respiratory,
orthopaedics or private practice.
Some graduates choose to follow
a research career path.
*Subject to validation in June 2009.
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 On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
the Division of Podiatric Medicine • principles of diagnostic with the Health Professions Or 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
specialisation. It is accredited by PgDip relevant honours degree. Those or
the Royal College of Physicians • Core modules outlined above, with a professional diploma or
and Surgeons, Glasgow and plus 60 Masters level credits to unclassified degree should have Christine Skinner
the Society of Chiropodists be made up from the following at least two years professional On Tel: +44 (0)141 331 8126
and Podiatrists. elective modules: experience. For graduates of non- Or Email: c.skinner@gcal.ac.uk
UK institutions, the equivalent
STRUCTURE: (30 credit modules) of the above ACADEMIC DISABLED
You will study 60 Masters level - Chronic disease STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
credits in Year One which will management# APPLICATION: Dr Tom Carline
include two core modules in - Dermatology# Apply through Admissions, On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
diagnostic investigations and - Tissue viability by elearning* Queen Margaret University. Or Email: tcarline@qmu.ac.uk
pharmacology. Successful - MSK management of the foot
completion of these 60 credits and lower limb* ATTENDANCE: or
confers eligibility to receive a - Management of diabetes At QMU and Glasgow Caledonian
postgraduate certificate (PgCert). care services* University. Call John Veto for Gordon Watt
In Year Two, a further 60 Masters - Prevention and management exact details. On Tel: 0141 331 3237
level credits will be studied from of diabetes complications* Or Email: g.f.watt@gcal.ac.uk
the available optional modules. - Podopaediatrics#
Successful completion of 120 M - Diabetes and tissue viability#
level credits confers eligibility to
receive a postgraduate diploma (15 credit modules) NB
(PgDip). The qualification may then - Evaluation of diabetes and Modules denoted with * are
be taken to MSc by undertaking developing practice* delivered by QMU and those
a dissertation. - Health psychology and with # by GCU.
diabetes* Modules in italics are currently
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: - Medicine and pathology* undergoing validation – the others
A range of student-centred - Diagnostic imaging for are validated.
learning methods including podiatrists#
tutorials, seminars and - Anatomy for surgery# CAREERS:
experimental laboratory classes This course is intended to enable
are utilised. Your performance will (15/30 credit modules) you to extend your scope of
be assessed by course work, Independent learning in health practice and prepare you for
however, some modules do and social care# extended roles within the
require assessment by Work based learning GCU# profession. There is an acceptance
examination. that the role of podiatry within the
(15/30/45 credit modules) healthcare team has developed
Developing professional practice rapidly in recent times. This
–work based learning QMU* programme as a post-registration
(15/30/45 credits) professional development,
provides the podiatrist working
MSc within the NHS or private practice
• As per PgDip, plus dissertation with the opportunity to progress
their career in the area of
specialization within podiatry.
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 On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
podiatrist working within the Surgery by undertaking a with the Health Professions Or 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
in partnership by Queen Margaret relevant honours degree. Those or
University and Glasgow TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: with a professional diploma or
Caledonian University. This A range of student-centred learning unclassified degree should have Christine Skinner
programme is approved by methods including tutorials, at least two years professional On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
the Royal Colleges of Physicians seminars and experimental experience. Or Email: c.skinner@gcal.ac.uk
and Surgeons of Glasgow and laboratory classes are utilised.
Edinburgh and the Society Your performance will be assessed APPLICATION: ACADEMIC DISABLED
of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. by course work, however, modules Apply through Admissions, STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
The taught elements of this course within the surgical route do require Queen Margaret University. Tom Carline
are delivered equally at Glasgow assessment by examination. On Tel: +44 (0)141 331 8126
Caledonian University’s campus ATTENDANCE: Or Email: tcarline@qmu.ac.uk
in Glasgow city centre and Queen AREAS COVERED At both QMU and Glasgow
Margaret University, Edinburgh. BY THE COURSE: Caledonian University. or
(15 credit modules) Call John Veto for exact details.
STRUCTURE: • Anatomy for surgical practice+ Gordon Watt
You will study four modules • Principles of diagnostic On Tel: 0141 331 3237
in Year One, although you may investigations+ Or Email: g.f.wattr@gcal.ac.uk
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 Plus
you will study a further 60 masters • Dissertation (MSc only)*/+
level credits. Successful (60 credits)
completion of 120 masters level
credits confers eligibility to receive * delivered by QMU
a university postgraduate diploma + delivered by Glasgow
(PgDip) in the Theory of Podiatric Caledonian University
Surgery, together with a Part B
Primary Fellowship of SOCAP. CAREERS:
Successful completion of the This course will provide the
PgDip confers the Primary theoretical underpinning for
Fellowship of the Society of those students wishing a
Chiropodists and Podiatrists career in podiatric surgery.
(SOCAP) and eligibility to apply
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 On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
postgraduate education, keeping experimental laboratory classes who have a BSc degree with Or 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 not meet the above criteria may enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
course content to respond to and discussions. Your performance also be favourably considered.
contribute to the demands of will be assessed by coursework, ACADEMIC DISABLED
constant change and improvement however, some modules require ATTENDANCE: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
to modern day podiatry practice. assessment by examination. The course offers a number of Tom Carline
different routes to suit the needs On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
STRUCTURE: AREAS COVERED of adult learners. You may study Or 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 in
you will access the course material podiatry
and be in constant contact with • Managing change in healthcare
tutors and fellow learners. • Working together in the
You can however select to study management of chronic pain
modules that require part time • Evidence-based health and
attendance at QMU, which will social care
be for a short time during October, • Developing professional practice
January and May. The duration work-based learning
of attendance will depend on • Podiatric mechanics
the modules that you select. • Medicine and pathology
• Diabetes modules from the
This MSc also provides MSc in Diabetes (see page 61)
an opportunity to study a module • Appropriate modules from the
on Pharmacology for Podiatrist MSc Physiotherapy (page 79)/
which has been approved by the MSc Occupational Therapy
Health Professions Council for (page 77) programmes
annotation on their register.
CAREERS:
This course will help you
incorporate your new found skills
and can contribute to your
continuing professional
development portfolio.
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2.5 - 7 years
OUTCOMES:
PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Primary Care
THE MSC PRIMARY CARE OFFERS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY
PROGRAMME OF STUDY FOR PROFESSIONALS IN PRIMARY CARE.
This course is intended for anyone AREAS COVERED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Alternatively, you can contact
working in primary care – doctors, BY THE COURSE: • Degree or professional the central administration
nurses, pharmacists, allied health Core modules equivalent of the programme:
professionals, dentists, managers, • Primary care, taking practice • Two years recent professional Jill Sutherland
social workers etc. It is based on forward experience in primary care MSc Central Administrator
the fundamental belief in the • Evidence-based health and • Evidence of recent academic MacKenzie Building
importance of multi-disciplinary social care 1 study University of Dundee
teamwork in taking forward • Leading in healthcare or Kirsty Semple Way
advances in primary care. Shared managing change in healthcare FOR MORE INFORMATION, Dundee DD2 4BF
education is seen as a valuable CONTACT: On Tel: 01383 420024
opportunity for practitioners Specialist modules include: Ishbel Rutherford or Admissions Or Email:
from different areas to share • Advanced approaches On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 j.sutherland@chs.dundee.ac.uk
perspectives and analyse to facilitation Or Email: irutherford@qmu.ac.uk
processes and assumptions. • Alcohol and health or admissions@qmu.ac.uk Tel: (for international course
• Current issues in higher enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
STRUCTURE: education ATTENDANCE:
The course is modular and can be • Curriculum development Mixture of classes at QMU ACADEMIC DISABLED
studied on a part-time or full-time • Developing professional and distance learning. STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
basis. To attain the MSc at QMU, education – work-based Ailsa McMillan
you must complete eight modules learning On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
and a project/dissertation. Themes • Developing professional practice Or Email: amcmillan1@qmu.ac.uk
within the programme can be – work-based learning
identified for those with a specific • Education in action
interest in research, management, • Epidemiology CAREERS:
clinical aspects or education. You • An integrated approach to People on this course will normally
can also register as an associate breathlessness in palliative care be working in Primary Care, or
student to study single modules • Leading in healthcare with recent experience, with most
in areas of interest. • Managing change in healthcare individuals already following
• Managing healthcare education a career path. This course will help
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: • Measurement and assessment you develop both personally and
Depending on which modules you of pain and its effects professionally, offering opportunities
choose, study can be face-to-face, • Perspectives in family and for career progression within the
distance learning or a mixture of community health wider primary care setting. People
both. The core module is taught • Practice development who have undertaken this course
face-to-face. Each module is • Promoting the health of include an occupational therapist,
independently assessed by the populations a dietician, a community nurse,
credit-awarding institution. • Public health perspectives a GP, a healthcare manager etc.
Generally, assessment will be of • Working with and
submitted course work and essays. for communities INTERNATIONAL JOB
If you wish to graduate from QMU, • Working with people with OPPORTUNITIES:
you are required to take at least complex pain and symptoms Graduates of this course have taken
50% of your course credits at • Introduction to technology forward practice and undertaken
QMU, including your enhanced learning leadership roles in a variety
project/dissertation. • Evaluating and supplementing of primary care contexts.
clinical decision making
This is a collaborative degree offered
in partnership with the Universities Other choices are available from
of Dundee and Aberdeen, with the partner institutions.
aim of offering students ease of
access to the widest choice of
subjects and modes of study.
Some modules are also offered
by associate partners the Robert
Gordon University, University
of Glasgow and University
of Edinburgh.
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: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
interesting subject area that The emphasis is on independent An honours degree, that includes CONTACT:
concentrates on achieving a sound problem-based learning where significant emphasis on human Douglas McBean or Admissions
knowledge in nutrition, as well as your previous knowledge and biochemistry and physiology, On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
providing participants with the skills are used to develop into normally at 2:2 classification Or Email: dmcbean@qmu.ac.uk
expertise to work in a variety of your new subject areas. The or above. or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
settings to promote nutrition for course is taught using a variety
the benefit of public health. A of interactive learning methods NB The deadline for receipt Tel: (for international course
public health nutritionist influences including lectures, tutorials, of applications for this course enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
food selection and eating seminars, workshops, laboratories, is 31st May 2010.
behaviour of a population, based group work, role-play and ACADEMIC DISABLED
on research and national dietary interactive computer sessions. ATTENDANCE: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
guidelines. Public health nutritionists Development of interpersonal By attendance at QMU. Douglas McBean
are expected to find themselves in skills and professional skills and
advisory and policy/advocacy roles attitudes are also a major focus ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
as well as engaged in research in of the learning and teaching You can also register as an
the UK and internationally. programme. Learning activities associate student to study single
are guided using web-based modules in areas of interest.
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- Plus
time route accesses a proportion • Research project
of the daily timetable and is
normally studied over a period of CAREERS:
two years. 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.
skills necessary for working in • Evidence-based public health FOR MORE INFORMATION,
a range of different posts in practice OTHER: CONTACT:
public health, health promotion • Epidemiology A satisfactory criminal records Dolly McCann
and health improvement • Promoting health of the check will be required. On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
activities. It also meets the skills population Or Email: dmccann@qmu.ac.uk
for health competencies for • Working with and for SELECTION PROCEDURES: or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
Public Health Practice. One of communities Information regarding specific
the course’s key strengths is the • Developing public health interview requirements will be Tel: (for international course
focus on learning through work- practice (work-based) available on application. enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
based placements and projects. • Optional module
The course was developed in ATTENDANCE: ACADEMIC DISABLED
partnership with a wide range Please note that the above See ‘structure’. STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
of employers in public health modules are subject to change Ailsa McMillan
in Scotland and provides an On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
excellent grounding for people CAREERS: Or Email: amcmillan1@qmu.ac.uk
in Scotland, the UK, Europe and As a graduate of this course
the wider international market. you will be equipped with the
knowledge and skills necessary
STRUCTURE: for a career in the many and
The course is modular and can be varied aspects of the new exciting
studied on a full-time or part-time field of public health, for example:
basis and as part of continuing environmental health, public health
professional development. The policy making; health promotion
course is delivered using a wide specialists; health research and
variety of attendance and study a range of community health
modes and includes block weeks, development projects.
WebCT distance learning, and
practice placements. This is This course is suitable for all those
particularly beneficial for those currently involved, or who wish to
in employment. be involved, in any aspect of public
health. The course is relevant to
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: the broad public health multi-
Teaching is comprised of a disciplinary workforce and it meets
combination of lectures, seminars, the public health professional
workshops and on-line learning. practice needs of local authorities,
In addition work-based learning NHS, and the voluntary sector.
is a crucial focus for the course.
Assessment is varied and consists INTERNATIONAL JOB
of portfolios, essays, debates, OPPORTUNITIES:
posters and presentations. Graduates may wish to take
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 On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
in defined areas of professional learning; distance e-learning and OTHER ENTRY Or 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. On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
to analyse and evaluate the needs of 180 M level credits, will require Or 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 (15 credits)
care require the radiographer to modules for the purposes Image Interpretation (30 credits) • Managing Change in Healthcare
be more evaluative of professional of continuing professional • Ultrasound Localisation (15 credits)
practice, and future professional development. Procedures for Electron Boost • Independent Study (15 credits)
development will depend on the Clinical Mark-up in Radiotherapy
ability to recognise and adjust to TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: (30 credits) CAREERS:
the changing demands of modern The teaching and assessment • The Clinical Practice of Vaginal This programme will enable you to
medicine. Therefore this MSc aims strategies will enable learners Vault Brachytherapy (30 credits) focus your continuing professional
to foster an intellectual approach to develop their full potential by • The Principles of Gynaecological development in relation to clinical
to personal and professional recognising and building on prior Brachytherapy (15 credits) practice and research
development, encouraging knowledge and experience and by • Planning and Delivery of in radiotherapy.
therapeutic radiographers facilitating development of subject Gynaecological Brachytherapy
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 to OTHER ENTRY CONTACT:
as radiographers have to interact enable independent progress REQUIREMENTS: Christine Blyth or Admissions
with other healthcare professionals within a supportive framework. A satisfactory criminal records On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
as well as patients and their Your performance will be assessed check will be required. Or 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 a proficiency of IELTS 6, with enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
therapeutic radiographer. The aim 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 your ATTENDANCE: Margaret Cockbain
graduate so that they can personal performance By attendance at QMU and On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
demonstrate the necessary is assessed. on external placement. Or 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:
Full-time: 2 years
Speech and OUTCOMES:

PgDip/MSc
Language Therapy
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPISTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
DIAGNOSING AND TREATING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WHO HAVE
DIFFICULTIES IN COMMUNICATING.
If you currently have a good TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: APPLICATION DEADLINE:
honours degree in linguistics, Teaching will include a mix of Good honours degree or December 14, 2009.
psychology or a biological science lectures, tutorials, student-led equivalent. Experience of working
and are considering a change of seminars, clinical placement with people with speech or PROFESSIONAL
direction, this course will train you experience, case study analysis communication impairments. REGISTRATION:
to become a qualified speech and individual project work. Students whose first language Royal College of Speech and
and language therapist within two Emphasis will be placed on is not English must provide Language Therapists and the
years. You will diagnose and treat integrating clinical and university- evidence of English language Health Professions Council.
children and adults with a wide based learning opportunities. proficiency of IELTS 7.5 or
range of communication difficulties. Your performance will be equivalent. FOR MORE INFORMATION,
This will include developmental assessed by a combination CONTACT:
disorders and speech and of course work including SPECIAL: Admissions
language problems resulting from essays, reports, presentations Preferred subjects at honours On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
injury, stroke and disease. You will and examinations as well as degree level include Linguistics, Or Email: admissions@qmu.ac.uk
also develop strong practical skills clinical practical assessments. Psychology or a biological
as well as a sound understanding science. Tel: (for international course
of the theory of speech and AREAS COVERED enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
language therapy. BY THE COURSE: OTHER:
Year One A satisfactory criminal records ACADEMIC DISABLED
The clinical studies area is central • Introductory module check will be required. STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
and includes clinical placements • Preparation for practice Although every effort is made to Contact School Office for
in both years of the course. • Developmental disorders of arrange summer block Speech and Hearing Sciences
Placements are possible in local communication placements to suit students’ On Tel +44 (0)131 474 0000
hospitals, schools and other clinics. • Clinical linguistic analysis circumstances, this is not always
Clinical work is underpinned by • Practical phonetics possible and students must be N.B. Details of the course
modules in linguistics, psychology • Speech and hearing science prepared to be flexible about are subject to change.
and biological and medical • Cognitive psychology placement location and timing.
sciences. • Neurology Students are responsible for any ATTENDANCE:
• Normal and disordered eating, travel and/or accommodation By attendance at QMU.
STRUCTURE: drinking and swallowing costs incurred during placements.
The course is modular with four • Summer block clinical
main areas of study – clinical placement
studies, linguistics, psychology INTERNATIONAL JOB
and biological & medical sciences. Year Two OPPORTUNITIES:
The course runs over two calendar • Preparation for practice There are exciting opportunities for
years (42 weeks in Year One, 38 in • Acquired disorders of UK-qualified speech and language
Year Two) and can only be studied communication therapists to work overseas for
on a full-time basis. • Voice personal or career development
• Hearing impairment reasons. For information and links
• Applications of linguistics to overseas speech and language
• Investigative methods therapy organisations, please
• Summer block clinical see the official RCSLT website
placement at www.rcslt.org
CAREERS: *An MSc may be available for entry

Most graduates work within in 2010 – please check our website
the NHS. Graduates can take at the address at the bottom of the
up posts in community clinics, page for updates.
schools, hospitals across the UK
and abroad. Several Speech and
Language Therapy graduates
have gained research posts and
some have gone on to achieve
higher degrees.
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
Transactional Analysis Part-time: 3 - 7 years
OUTCOMES:
Counselling/Transactional PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Analysis Psychotherapy
with CTA
A PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
These two MSc courses, delivered in year three. The master’s project is ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: And see the CPTI prospectus
by the Counselling and a 15,000 word paper demonstrating Completion of two years of part- and course information sheets
Psychotherapy Training Institute the student’s integration of the time Transactional Analysis at www.cpti.info
(CPTI) and validated by QMU, are practice of counselling and TA theory counselling or psychotherapy
for students who wish to obtain an and practice. At the conclusion training at CPTI or another ACADEMIC DISABLED
academic qualification in addition of the two taught years, students recognised training institute. STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
to a professional (practising) for the MSc Transactional Analysis Compliance with the training Helen Ralston
qualification in counselling or Psychotherapy are expected to requirements of professional Tel: +44 (0)131 667 6173
psychotherapy. Transactional take two years to comply with the bodies and normally a first Or Email: training@cpti.info
Analysis provides models for professional requirements of the degree or equivalent.
cognitive and behavioural change Institute of Transactional Analysis
in counselling. As a humanistic and the United Kingdom Council for FOR MORE INFORMATION,
relational psychotherapy, Psychotherapy in fulfilling practice CONTACT:
Transactional Analysis has the requirements and preparing for Course Administrator
depth to work with people at all the Certified Transactional Analysis Tel: +44 (0)131 667 6173
levels of disturbance in the short (CTA) professional exams. To Or Email: training@cpti.info
or long term. Transactional Analysis complete the MSc, students will
is a theory of personality which then present sections of the written
integrates models of child CTA exam, which comprises of a PROFESSIONAL MSc master’s project. The structure
development, communication case study and theoretical essays QUALIFICATIONS AND of registration and recognition of
and interpersonal and intrapsychic in the form of a master’s project. REQUIREMENTS: counselling and psychotherapy is
process. TA is practised in most Both MSc courses have been written about to change with the introduction
countries in the world. CPTI is a AREAS COVERED to ensure both academic qualification of statutory government registration.
registered training establishment BY THE COURSE: and the eligibility for recognition as All CPTI courses are kept under review
professional practitioners. Professional to ensure that standards required will
of the Institute of Transactional Core modules
requirements include a substantial be fully met by our graduates.
Analysis (ITA), the UK professional Year One
practice element with the required
body for Transactional Analysis. • The therapeutic relationship
supervision, personal therapy and, for TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT:
• Diagnosis & treatment direction
psychotherapy students, a psychiatric Teaching strategies include
Completion of either of these • Unconscious processes
placement. The psychiatric placement experiential group work, facilitated
courses will equip you with & dynamics
is arranged by the student with the and self-directed learning, observed
academic and professional • QMU research methods
advice and support of CPTI. A large supervised-skills practice and
competencies and enable you to: for health professionals
part of the practice element is tutorials. Assessment includes
• integrate the main areas of
undertaken during the training; essays, case studies, presentation
Transactional Analysis theory Year Two
entrants to the MSc programme and transcript analysis.
and methodology; • Intervention approaches
will be expected to have started
• demonstrate a critical in-depth • Integration in transactional
supervised practice in approved CAREERS:
knowledge of counselling and analysis psychotherapy
placements during the qualifying It is our expectation that students
psychotherapy and of specialist • Critical applications in
training period (see entry who start training in counselling
practice areas informed by current transactional analysis
requirements). Successful completion and psychotherapy will already be
research and theoretical debate; psychotherapy – double module
of the courses makes students eligible engaged in work. This may be a
• synthesise and integrate findings with optional component.
for membership of professional field allied to counselling or any
from clinical practice with
organisations. Students with the MSc other work. Obtaining an MSc in
established and emerging During the course, students
in Transactional Analysis Counselling counselling or psychotherapy may
knowledge within the counselling are expected to find practice
will be eligible for accreditation as enhance current career prospects
and psychotherapy fields; placements and at a suitable time,
counsellors with COSCA. This gives particularly in the area of health, HR
• critically debate, use and justify start private practice. Advanced
the counsellor a professional and social work. Many successful
relevant theories, principles, students may find employment as
recognition. Accreditation is subject students take up a career as
concepts and philosophy in a counsellor or become established
to completion of COSCA’s practice counsellors or psychotherapists
counselling and psychotherapy. in private practice. CPTI give
requirements. Those with the MSc in in addition to current work or take
advice and support in relation to
Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy, up full time work in these areas.
STRUCTURE: placements, employment or self-
in conjunction with the CTA
Each course has two years of employed practice. The training
professional qualification, are eligible INTERNATIONAL JOB
teaching delivered on a part-time provides students with a range of
for registration as psychotherapists OPPORTUNITIES:
basis over 20 days per year at transferable skills which may be
with the United Kingdom Council for Graduates of the MSc Transactional
weekends. The first year consists used in a variety of career areas.
Psychotherapy. Registration with the Analysis Psychotherapy course also
of four core modules, the second of All work is supervised by placement
UKCP as a psychotherapist requires have the professional qualification of
two single modules and one double providers and for TA practice by
the completion of a professional CTA, which is recognised worldwide.
module which includes an optional CPTI staff supervisors.
examination; in respect of Graduates of both courses may be
component. Students on the MSc
Transactional Analysis training this is able to practise in other countries,
Transactional Analysis Counselling
the CTA. This examination is prepared providing the professional requirements
will commence a Master’s project
for in parallel to the preparation of the of that country are met.
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
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 4 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 8 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

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 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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“SHOUT ABOUT YOUR SUCCESS”
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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, Lecturer degree level and will normally be associate student to study single
the continuing professional Outcome Core modules: an honours graduate or equivalent. modules for CPD.
development needs of educators • Education in action 1 + 2 You must have access to an adult
in the work place and higher (15 credits each) (16+) learning environment. During FOR MORE INFORMATION,
education including: nurses and • Curriculum development the core ‘Education in Action’ CONTACT:
midwives; allied health (15 credits) modules, there is a requirement for Lindesay Irvine
professionals; doctors; lecturers Plus teaching practice. You should be or Admissions
in higher, further and community • One elective module (15 credits, able to demonstrate, On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
education; librarians and police see list below*) on application, that you have an Or Email: lirvine@qmu.ac.uk,
trainers. You will have the existing teaching role within your or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
opportunity to work and study with Postgraduate Diploma place of work or that alternative
a range of professionals to explore Core modules (in addition to core arrangements can be made Tel: (for international course
experiences of learning. The for certificate outcome): through your employer or a higher enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
course is collaborative and • Applied education research 1 education institution that will
involves specialist lecturers from (15 credits) facilitate your teaching practice. In ACADEMIC DISABLED
across the schools within the • Applied education research 2 addition, for qualified Nurses or STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
University, with main contributors or equivalent (15 credits) Midwives you must have: Iddo Oberski
being the Centre for Academic • Current Issues in Education • current first-level professional On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
Practice and the School of Health (15 credits) registration, which is effectively Or Email: ioberski@qmu.ac.uk
Sciences (Nursing). Plus entered on the register
• Two elective modules (for a total maintained by the Nursing and OUTCOMES:
STRUCTURE: of 60 credits) from: Midwifery Council (NMC); • PgCert in Professional and
This flexible course can be studied – Advanced approaches to • evidence of professional post- Higher Education and
on a full-time or part-time basis. facilitation and assessment registration experience and registration with NMC
Modules will be offered in block – Managing healthcare • access to appropriate practice/ Registered Nurse Teacher
release, as well as day release education clinical area that will allow qualification as Teacher (Nurse
sessions. For the Postgraduate – Introduction to technology candidates to meet the and Midwife participants only)
Certificate, you will complete four enhanced learning outcomes of the course. and/or membership of Higher
modules (three core modules and – Independent study Education (HE) Academy
one elective module) worth 60 – Curriculum development ATTENDANCE: (on application).
credits. The Postgraduate Diploma – Developing professional You will attend QMU for five days • PgDip in Professional
requires a further 60 credits (two education across each semester. Other Education with registration
core modules and either one or – or a negotiated choice teaching is delivered online. and/or membership as above
two elective modules). The MSc • MSc in Professional Education
requires the completion of MSc with registration and/or
another 60 credits through a Dissertation/Project (60 credits) membership as above
dissertation/project equivalent To progress to the award of
to four single modules. MSc, participants must have
successfully completed the core CAREERS: and enquiry-based skills. The MSc
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: education research modules. The PgCert, which is accredited allows participants to specialise
You will learn through group by the HE Academy and the NMC, in an area of interest and further
discussion, teaching practice, will enable you to teach in higher develop their knowledge and skills
challenge and debate, collaborative education. Accreditation by other of educational research and enquiry.
case analysis and independent professional bodies may allow you
study. Emphasis is placed on to record a teaching qualification INTERNATIONAL JOB
building on your own personal with your profession. The PgCert OPPORTUNITIES:
experience. Assessment includes will attract a broad spectrum of adult This course is relevant for overseas
personal critiques, portfolios and educators who are interested in students who wish to expand their
seminar presentations. developing skills of facilitation and knowledge and experiences in
teaching. The PgDip extends the teaching through research and
breadth and depth of study in application of educational theory
professional education and enables in their own country.
the development of research-based
IQ
INSIDE
QUEEN MARGARET
95
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
all the efforts I had put into the work that I had done and I wanted to
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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“WANT TO BE A HIGH FLYER?”
IQ
INSIDE
QUEEN MARGARET
97
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. Oonagh O’Brien or Admissions
between gender, health • Gender, health and Successful completion of a On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
and development; development relevant degree or an equivalent Or Email: int-health@qmu.ac.uk
• identification of constraints • Project design and qualification. or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
on the social development 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.
interventions. • Participatory appraisal and
evaluation
SHORT COURSES: • Psychosocial interventions
STRUCTURE: • Psychosocial intervention with
We also offer short courses with war-affected populations
The course is modular and can war-affected populations,
in the following subjects: • Psychosocial interventions
be studied on a full-time or part- displaced persons and refugees
• Environmental justice with war-affected populations
time basis. You will undertake • HIV and development
• Gender, health and (distance)
13 weeks of study in total, which • Independent study (based
development • Sexual and reproductive health
incorporates a range of modules around a social development
• Health economics • Social development policy
as noted opposite. analysis)
• Health systems and practice
• HIV and development • Strategic human resources
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: CAREERS:
• Independent study for health
Teaching is comprised of a The course is suitable for those
• International health • Workforce planning
combination of lectures, seminars, seeking to address social
and social policy • Workforce management
tutorials, case studies, simulation development constraints on
• International public health
exercises and projects. better health as part of their
• Leading change These courses are delivered
Assessment is continuous and work. This includes local health
• Participatory appraisal by the Institute for International
incorporates assignments, action planners, community health staff,
and evaluation Health and Development (IIHD).
plans and projects. Coursework health promoters and community
• Policy and practice in complex IIHD also offers an MSc Social
must be submitted within eight workers addressing health
emergencies Justice, Development and Health,
weeks of the completion of the improvement.
• Project design listed on page 52.
study programme (during which
and management
time participants may choose to INTERNATIONAL JOB
remain resident in Edinburgh). OPPORTUNITIES:
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. Oonagh O’Brien or Admissions
in diverse settings affected by • Policy & practice in complex Successful completion of On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
conflict or countries emerging emergencies a relevant degree or an Or 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 Plus one module from: By attendance at QMU. enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
interaction with health and social • Gender, health & development
structures in the context of • HIV & development ASSOCIATE STUDENT: ACADEMIC DISABLED
forced migration; • Independent study (focusing on You can also register as an STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
• conceptualise, critique and a topic relevant to a conflict/ associate student to study single Oonagh O’Brien
defend alternative approaches post-conflict setting) modules in areas of interest.
to psychosocial protection of • Project design and
individuals and communities and management
• integrate diverse perspectives
on the impact of conflict to CAREERS:
formulate effective and The course is suitable for those
appropriate programmatic seeking to address health and
response to identified needs. social issues in complex
emergencies or work in post-
STRUCTURE: conflict or politically unstable
The course is modular and can be environments.
basis. You will undertake 13 weeks INTERNATIONAL JOB
of study in total, which incorporates OPPORTUNITIES:
a range of modules. Former IIHD students work as
Health advisors at SC-UK and
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: Oxfam UK; programme officers
Teaching is comprised of a at RTM International; Deputy
combination of lectures, seminars, Country Coordinator for Action
tutorials, case studies, simulation against Hunger; Ministry of Health,
exercises and projects. director Clinical Services, Business
Assessment is continuous and Coalition against AIDS; Assistance
and management
incorporates assignments, action for Muslim women experiencing
plans and projects. Coursework family violence; WHO internships.
must be submitted within eight Others have embarked on PhD
weeks of the completion of the studies.
study programme (during which
time participants may choose to *IIHD – Institute for International
remain resident in Edinburgh). 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, appropriate responses to specific ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
ideally based on primary health health system problems. Working Honours degree or diploma, CONTACT:
care, are indeed the route to throughout the programme on preferably in a health-related Kyoko Jardine or Admissions
greater efficiency and fairness in health systems problems in area. Diplomates should have On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
health care, and greater security specific settings, they will develop completed the final exam of a Or Email: int-health@qmu.ac.uk
in the health sector and beyond.” strategic plans to tackle those professional body. Applicants or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
Margaret Chan, Director General, problems and through their from other backgrounds (eg social
World Health Organisation, dissertation work, focus on an science, social anthropology) Tel: (for international course
3rd November 2008. issue relevant in their workplace are also welcomed, if they can enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
In health care there is a wide range or future career plans. demonstrate understanding
of demonstrated effective and /experience of health issues. ACADEMIC DISABLED
cost-effective interventions that STRUCTURE: STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
should reduce mortality and The course is modular and can be ATTENDANCE: Oonagh O’Brien
morbidity. Providing these is more studied on a full-time or part-time By attendance at QMU. On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
often than not, the official policy basis. It is available by attendance Or Email: int-health@qmu.ac.uk
wherever that they need to be in at QMU only. You are required to ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
place. But intended interventions study eight modules, each valued You can also register as an
are often not provided effectively at 15 credits, and complete a associate student to study single
where they are needed causing Master’s project (valued at 60 modules in areas of interest.
high levels of unnecessary death, credits). Studying full-time, you will
disease and disability. normally undertake four modules
This course aims to enhance in semester one and four modules human resources for health, social INTERNATIONAL JOB
participants’ understanding of in semester two, and complete development and health, and project OPPORTUNITIES:
how to make health systems work the Master’s project (MSc only) design and management; including Former IIHD students work as Health
better. This implies mobilising and in semester three. one free choice (from inside or advisors at SC-UK and Oxfam UK;
investing sufficient resources, outside the Institute) on the basis of programme officers at RTM
the appropriate distribution of TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: agreement with their personal tutor. International; Country Co-ordinator
resources and the uptake of Learning and teaching methods for Mercy Corps International;
available resources by those for students studying at Queen CAREERS: Deputy Country Co-ordinator for
intended to use them. It also Margaret University encourage As a graduate, you will be well Action against Hunger; Ministry
involves managing multiple players group and independent learning. equipped as a health planner, of Health, Director Clinical Services,
in public and private, formal and Teaching is comprised of manager or policy advisor in an Business Coalition against AIDS;
informal roles and developing combination of lectures, seminars, international setting. This is a new Assistance for Muslim women
strategies with the best chance tutorials, case studies, simulation programme. Previous graduates of experiencing family violence; WHO
of bringing about positive effects. exercises and projects. the Institute for International Health internships. Others go on to embark
The course will equip its graduates Assessment is continuous and and Development have attained on PhD studies.
with the necessary skills for incorporates assignments, action such positions as: health programme
careers in health planning, plans, projects and examinations. manager; project consultant; human
management and policy advice. resource manager; bilateral agency
Participants will focus on the key AREAS COVERED health advisor and a variety of
components of effective health BY THE COURSE: advanced positions within home
systems and the policy Core modules ministries and educational
instruments available to support • Health systems development institutions.
their operation. Using a • Health economics
multidisciplinary approach and • Health and social policy
working with global experts, • Health related research
students will learn how to evaluate • Research design and planning
alternative policy options for In addition, students can opt for
improving health system modules from others on offer
functioning and formulate in IIHD including modules on
MSc
DURATION OF COURSE:
Full-time: 1 year
Human Resources for Health Part-time: 2-3 years

PgDip:
Full-time: 2 semesters
THE MSC IN HUMAN RESOURCES FOR HEALTH IS DESIGNED FOR EXPERIENCED
GRADUATES OR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS KEEN TO GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF PgCert:
HOW TO MOBILISE SCARCE HUMAN RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH SYSTEMS
INTERNATIONALLY. THE COURSE AIMS TO EQUIP PARTICIPANTS WITH THE NECESSARY OUTCOMES:
SKILLS TO ACHIEVE OPTIMALLY SUSTAINABLE DEPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL AND MSc/PgCert/PgDip
ENSURE THAT USERS OF HEALTH SERVICES ARE SERVED BY THE MOST HIGHLY
SKILLED AND EFFICIENT WORKFORCE POSSIBLE.
“In 2003, before I took up the Participants will gain insights into ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: FOR MORE INFORMATION,
position of Director-General, the key factors and forces shaping Honours degree or diploma, CONTACT:
I asked many leaders the skills, behaviours and preferably in a health-related Kyoko Jardine or Admissions
and decision-makers in health capabilities of the health workforce area. Diplomates should have On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
what they saw as the most and explore how modern completed the final exam of a Or Email: int-health@qmu.ac.uk
important issues in their management practices can shape professional body. Applicants or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
countries. One common theme, and influence the productivity of from other backgrounds (eg social
whether in developed or these workforces and the health science, social anthropology) Tel: (for international course
developing countries, was systems in which they work. Using are also welcomed, if they can enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
the crisis in human resources.” a multidisciplinary approach and demonstrate understanding
Dr Lee Jong Wook, Director working with global experts, /experience of health issues. ACADEMIC DISABLED
General, World Health Report, students will learn how to STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
2006. formulate, synthesise and ATTENDANCE: Oonagh O’Brien
construct effective and appropriate By attendance at QMU. On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
Much attention has been focused responses to strategic and Or Email: int-health@qmu.ac.uk
on the shortages of numbers of practical HR issues in the health ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
clinical health professionals, but sector. Relevant and appropriate You can also register as an
it is increasingly recognised that tools and frameworks for planning, associate student to study single
problems are worsened by a mobilising, developing and modules in areas of interest.
parallel crisis of effective human managing the workforce will be
resource management and cannot explored through participatory
be resolved without tackling this learning methods, and students AREAS COVERED manager; project consultant; human
gap. Human resource will become confident users of the BY THE COURSE: resource manager; bilateral agency
management for health systems HR managers toolkit. Core modules health advisor and a variety of
are inadequate nearly everywhere • Strategic human resources advanced positions within home
and the role is often allocated STRUCTURE: management ministries and educational
to people with no relevant The course is modular and can be • Health systems development institutions.
background. Those human studied on a full-time or part-time • Health economics
resources available are often basis. It is available by attendance • Managing and developing INTERNATIONAL JOB
poorly deployed in the wrong at QMU only. You are required to the workforce OPPORTUNITIES:
roles and the wrong places. This study eight modules, each valued • Workforce planning Former IIHD students work as Health
leaves health workers feeling at 15 credits, and complete a • Health related research advisors at SC-UK and Oxfam UK;
unsupported and undervalued, Master’s project (valued at 60 • Research design and planning programme officers at RTM
and can even drive them from credits). Studying full-time, you will International; Country Co-ordinator
the health system. normally undertake four modules In addition, students can opt for one for Mercy Corps International;
in semester one and four modules further module from others on offer Deputy Country Co-ordinator for
The MSc Human Resources for in semester two, and complete in The Institute for International Action against Hunger; Ministry
Health is designed for experienced the Master’s project (MSc only) Health and Development (IIHD) of Health, Director Clinical Services,
graduates or health professionals in semester three. including modules on social Business Coalition against AIDS;
keen to gain an understanding of development and health, and project Assistance for Muslim women
how to mobilise scarce human TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: design and management on the experiencing family violence; WHO
resources to strengthen health Learning and teaching methods basis of agreement with personal internships. Others go on to embark
systems internationally. The course for students studying at Queen tutor. on PhD studies.
aims to equip participants with Margaret University encourage
the necessary skills to achieve group and independent learning. CAREERS:
optimally sustainable deployment Teaching is comprised of As a graduate, you will be well
of personnel and ensure that users combination of lectures, seminars, equipped as a human resource
of health services are served by tutorials, case studies, simulation manager, strategic planner or policy
the most highly skilled and efficient exercises and projects. advisor in an international setting.
workforce possible. The new MSc Assessment is continuous and This is a new programme. Previous
is an adaptation of one formerly incorporates assignments, action graduates of IIHD have attained such
offered by Keele University – plans, projects and examinations. positions as: health programme
the faculty from Keele are now
associated with QMU and will
be delivering the HRH specific
elements of this course.
102
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. Oonagh O’Brien or Admissions
working, or planning to work, • Interventional health and social Diplomates should have On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
in developing and transitional policy completed the final exam of a Or 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 • Research design and planning from other backgrounds (eg social
the NGO sector. (held in semester two) science, social anthropology) Tel: (for international course
are also welcomed, if they can enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
STRUCTURE: One module from: demonstrate understanding
The course is modular and can be • Health systems /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. On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
in semester one and four modules • International public health Or Email: int-health@qmu.ac.uk
in semester two, and complete a ASSOCIATE STUDENT:
dissertation, project or research Three from the following elective You can also register as an
proposal (MSc only). Whilst each modules: associate student to study single
semester is 15 weeks long, many • Project design and modules in areas of interest.
of the courses are taught in shorter management
blocks to facilitate specialist study. • Gender, health and
The part-time route is more development
flexible. You can also register as an • Policy and practice in complex
associate student to study single emergencies
modules in areas of interest. • Sexual and reproductive health
• Participatory appraisal and
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: evaluation
Teaching is comprised of a • Psychosocial intervention with
combination of lectures, seminars, war-affected populations
tutorials, case studies, simulation • Independent study
exercises and projects. • HIV and development
Assessment is continuous and • Leading change
incorporates assignments, action • Psychosocial intervention with
plans, projects and examinations. war-affected populations
(distance learning)
• Strategic human resources
for health
• Workforce planning
• Workforce management
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 Health
practitioner or as a senior health advisors at SC-UK and Oxfam UK;
manager or policy maker in a programme officers at RTM
developing country or one in 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 Coalition
manager; project consultant; human against AIDS; Assistance for Muslim
resource manager; donor agency women experiencing family violence;
health advisor and a variety of WHO internships. Others have
advanced positions within home embarked on PhD studies.
ministries and 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
104
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 Honours degree or diploma,
for personnel of governments, refugees. 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) are FOR MORE INFORMATION,
issues influencing sexual and A combination of lectures, also welcomed, if they can CONTACT:
reproductive health in low and seminars, tutorials, case studies, demonstrate appropriate Oonagh O’Brien
middle income countries. simulation exercises and projects. understanding/experience On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
Assessment is continuous and of reproductive health issues. Or Email: int-health@qmu.ac.uk
STRUCTURE: incorporates assignments, action PgCert
This course is modular and can be plans, projects and examinations. A relevant degree or an equivalent ACADEMIC DISABLED
studied on a full-time or part-time qualification. Relevant professional STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
basis. Studying full-time, you will PgCert or practical experience is essential. Oonagh O’Brien
normally undertake four modules This course focuses on integration
in semester one and two, and of theory and practice and draws
complete a dissertation, project extensively on your experience to
or research proposal. Whilst each provide a robust, challenging and
semester is 15 weeks long, many relevant programme. While taught
of the modules are taught in sessions, tutorials and group work
shorter blocks to facilitate encourage participative learning,
specialist study. The part-time the self-directed learning associated
is more flexible. with module assignments will
provide you with opportunities to
AREAS COVERED explore topics and issues that are
BY THE COURSE: of particular interest to you. Please
Core modules: note that this is not a clinical
• International health training programme.
and social policy
• Health systems STRUCTURE:
• Health-related research The course is modular and can be
• Research design and planning studied on a full-time or part-time
• Sexual and reproductive health basis. You will undertake 13 weeks
• Gender, health and of study in total.
development
and management
Plus choose one module from: AREAS COVERED
• International public health BY THE COURSE:
• Social development policy Core modules: TEACHING AND ASSESMENT: INTERNATIONAL JOB
and practice • Sexual & reproductive health A combination of lectures, seminars, OPPORTUNITIES:
• Health economics • Gender, health & development tutorials, field visit, case studies, Former IIHD students work as Health
• HIV & development simulation exercises and projects. advisors at SC-UK and Oxfam
Choose one from the following Plus choose one module from: Assessment is continuous and UK; programme officers at RTM
elective modules: • Policy & practice in complex incorporates assignments, action International; Deputy Country
• Project design and emergencies plans and projects. Coursework Coordinator for Action against
management • Psychosocial interventions must be submitted within eight Hunger; Ministry of Health, director
• Policy and practice in complex with war-affected populations, weeks of the completion of the study Clinical Services, Business Coalition
emergencies displaced persons and refugees programme (during which time against AIDS; Assistance for Muslim
• Participatory appraisal • Project design and participants may choose to remain women experiencing family violence;
and evaluation management resident in Edinburgh). WHO internships. Others have
• Independent study • Independent study (focusing embarked on PhD studies.
• HIV and development on a topic relevant to sexual
or reproductive health).
PRODUCTION,
DRAMA AND
PERFORMANCE
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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INSIDE
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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:
knowledge of the current issues industrial experience and Douglas Brown
• MBA Cultural Management in the production of festivals. education. On Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000
(see page 39 for course details) On completion you will be able to Or Email: dbrown@qmu.ac.uk
• MA Arts and Cultural demonstrate an ability to analyse ATTENDANCE: or admissions@qmu.ac.uk
Management and understand issues as well as By attendance at QMU.
• MA Festival Management implement the policies underlying Tel: (for international course
the production, programming and ASSOCIATE STUDENT: enquiries) +44 (0)131 474 0099
Each award focuses on different management of festivals. The You can also register as an
aspects of arts and cultural modules are: associate student to study single ACADEMIC DISABLED
management, which is reflected • Introduction to the cultural modules in areas of interest. STUDENT CO-ORDINATOR:
in the combination of modules sector Douglas Brown
within each award. The course is • People management,
developed in co-operation with key governance and law
national cultural agencies and other • Research methods for business CAREERS:
bodies with a strategic interest in • Festivals You will be qualified to work in a
the development of the arts and • Strategic management and management or research role within
cultural sectors across Scotland policy the arts and cultural sector. You will
and there are strong practical links • Finance and fundraising be able to use modules, or the
between the cultural management • Arts marketing and public whole course, as part of your
programme and many local and relations personal and professional
national organisations in the • Placement or independent study development. Previous students
cultural industry sector. work in galleries & museums;
There will be a dissertation or theatres, festivals & performing arts
MA ARTS AND CULTURAL project module to attain the full MA. organisations; and local councils,
MANAGEMENT arts councils and related cultural
This course will stimulate your STRUCTURE: agencies across the world.
understanding and develop your Teaching is comprised of a
knowledge of contemporary issues combination of lectures, seminars, INTERNATIONAL JOB
affecting the development of arts tutorials, case studies, simulation OPPORTUNITIES:
and cultural management and their exercises, field trips and projects. Our international, EU and UK
relevance to daily practice. The The methods used vary from graduates have found these
modules are: module to module. Your programmes instrumental in
• Introduction to the cultural performance on the course will securing both employment and
sector be assessed by essays, reports, promotion opportunities in cultural
• People management, presentations and a dissertation agencies, institutions and
governance and law or project (MA only). organisations in their home countries
• Research methods for business and abroad. Our past students are
• Production and project TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT: working across Europe, North
management The main forms of assessment are America and Asia.
• Strategic management and written assignments, case study
policy presentations and practical
• Finance and fundraising performance (placement and
• Arts marketing and public QMU-situated).
relations
• Placement or independent study
There will be a dissertation or

project module to attain the full MA.
FURTHER
INFORMATION
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REFER: APPLICATION AND SELECTION
Details of the entrance OFFERS ASSESSMENT OF PRIOR STUDENT VISA’S

requirements for all QMU Once we have considered your EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FOR INTERNATIONAL
taught postgraduate courses application, you will be given We are able to offer Assessment STUDENTS
can be found in the individual one of the following decisions: of Prior Experiential Learning As part of the UK Government’s
course entries in this to some applicants who are new immigration laws, the
prospectus. > an unconditional place: seeking exceptional entry and system for applying for a visa
the offer of a firm place offer advice on the action to study in the United Kingdom
APPLICATIONS > a conditional place: the offer required to augment your has changed.
All applications for taught of a place, subject to the experience. This can range from
postgraduate courses should achievement/verification completing a portfolio of work The new system is a Points
be made online through our of specific entry requirements to an assignment, which we will Based System (PBS) and aims
website. Application forms are prior to entry set. Further information is available to clarify and make the process
available from our Admissions > waiting list: on occasion, a from award co-ordinators. of visa application easier for
Office on: course is in high demand and students. The main section
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000 or may become fully subscribed CREDIT ACCUMULATION of the new law that applies
Email: prospectus@qmu.ac.uk so a waiting list is started. Students registered for a to students is Tier 4.
Places may subsequently Masters degree may exit
become available most courses with an award Information on the new system
> unsuccessful: if your at Postgraduate Certificate can be found at
application is unsuccessful, or Postgraduate Diploma level. www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/
you are free to re-apply This applies mostly to courses studyingintheuk/
for entry in any subsequent designed on a modular basis
session. and where progression is by QMU will provide students
credit accumulation. Where a who require a student visa
Postgraduate Certificate has (Non EU/EEA nationals) with
not been validated in a certain a Confirmation of Acceptance
subject, the award will be of Studies (CAS) which will
a Postgraduate Certificate allow students to apply for their
in Higher Education. Student Visa. The Confirmation
of Acceptance of Studies will
RESEARCH only be issued when students
STUDENTSHIPS accept an Unconditional Offer
We offer a number of research (UF) and pay a deposit towards
studentships each year. These their tuition fees (see pages
are advertised on a yearly 113-115).
basis in the national press and
on our website. Details can More detailed information and
also be obtained from the guidance is available on our
Admissions Officer, website www.qmu.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)131 474 0000.
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T&CS: TERMS AND CONDITIONS
We hope that you find a course Students affected by such classes. Ensuring fees are 8 Admission to some degree
that interests you in this relocation will be notified by paid is the responsibility of the courses offered by QMU, and
prospectus. If you wish to apply the QMU as soon as is student and, in the event of a to some of the professions
for a place at QMU, you must possible in advance. student’s sponsoring authority for which it provides training,
read the following Terms and refusing or failing to make may be precluded by
Conditions and ensure that you 2 In the event of external payment in full or in part, the certain medical conditions.
understand them. These Terms factors, such as industrial student will be held personally Applicants are obliged to
and Conditions form the basis action, the QMU undertakes liable for payment. Students include information regarding
of the contract you will enter into to minimise any disruption will also be liable for any travel any medical condition, past
with QMU should you be offered that may subsequently arise, and accommodation costs or present, that may affect
and accept a place with us. as far as is practicable. incurred while on placement. their participation on a
Such costs may be paid by a course when completing
TERMS AND CONDITIONS 3 An offer of a place at sponsoring authority, but their UCAS or QMU
1 Every effort has been made the QMU is made on the should a sponsoring authority application form. If an
to ensure that the information understanding that, in refuse or fail to do so, the applicant has any doubt
contained in this prospectus accepting it, the applicant student will be personally as to the effect that
is accurate at the time of undertakes to observe and liable for such costs. a medical or health-related
going to press (June 2009). comply with these Terms and condition may have on his/
QMU will endeavour to deliver Conditions and to abide by, 5 For some courses, an her application, he/she
courses in accordance with and to submit to, QMU’s additional fee may be payable must contact the course
the descriptions set out in this Regulations, as amended in respect of registration with Admissions Tutor who will
prospectus. However, due from time to time. A copy a professional body. be able to advise accordingly.
to a practice of continuous of the current Regulations All applicants are asked to
review and for various is available, on request, from 6 Additional charges will be disclose criminal convictions
practical and financial the Director of Registry. made in respect of graduation to help safeguard the welfare
reasons, the content or and, where applicable, of our students. Applicants
curriculum of any course 4 Fees are payable for all reassessment. Also, QMU for certain programmes of
may be changed with the courses and are subject to reserves the right to make study must declare all criminal
possibility of some courses review annually. No student additional charges to convictions, and in these
being cancelled, modified will be deemed to be fully students for activities, field cases the Rehabilitation of
or replaced. QMU therefore matriculated until his or her trips, materials, etc that are Offenders Act 1974 does not
reserves the right to make fees have been paid in full necessary for the completion apply. Candidates for these
variations to the content or satisfactory evidence is of some courses. Details of programmes will be asked
or methods of delivery of produced that such fees any such additional charges to provide a satisfactory
courses, to discontinue will be paid by a sponsoring are available from the Enhanced Disclosure from
courses and to merge or authority. No student will be Admissions Office. the Criminal Records Bureau,
combine courses, if permitted to graduate nor to Disclosure Scotland, or an
such action is reasonably proceed to the next year of 7 QMU may withdraw or appropriate equivalent. This
considered to be necessary their course until tuition fees amend its offer or terminate arises from UK government
by QMU. If QMU discontinues and/or any outstanding debts a student’s registration at legislation, and will apply to all
any course, it will use its to QMU for all preceding QMU if it finds that a false courses of this nature offered
reasonable endeavours to years have been paid in full. or materially misleading throughout the UK. QMU has
provide a suitable alternative Failure to settle tuition fees or statement has been made a code of practice and copies
course. It may be necessary any other fees or charges due in, or significant information are available from the Director
for a relocation of particular to QMU by the due date may has been omitted from, a of Registry and Secretariat on
activities or courses from lead to a student being student’s application or request. If an applicant has
one campus to another site. excluded from attendance at matriculation form. any doubt as to the effect a
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criminal conviction may 12 Personal information on ILA SCOTLAND FUNDING TUITION FEE DEPOSIT
have on his/her application, students will be held and FOR PART-TIME FOR INTERNATIONAL
he/she must contact the processed according to the STUDENTS STUDENTS REQUIRING
course Admissions Tutor Data Protection Act (1998). If you are a part-time student, A STUDENT VISA
who will be able to advise This information will be used resident in Scotland and with Prior to issuing a Confirmation of
accordingly. by QMU to fulfil its part of the a personal income of less than Acceptance of Studies (see
contract between it and the £22,000 per annum then you page 105) to those international
9 QMU does not warrant or student. As part of the may be entitled to assistance students who require a student
guarantee that a student contract, QMU is also with your fees. ILA Scotland will visa (Non EU/EEA), the University
admitted to a particular required to release certain be offering the ILA500, which requires all such students
course will necessarily be information on the student means help towards your tuition and who are holding an
allowed to complete the population to government fees of £500, to part-time Unconditional Firm offer and
course if the student agencies. postgraduate students. Students self funding their studies to pay
subsequently suffers from must be studying at taught post- a deposit of £1000 towards
or contracts any material FEES graduate course at SCQF level their Tuition Fees. Sponsored
medical or health condition. There are tuition fees and 11 at a minimum of 40 credits students whose fees will be
charges for all courses offered per annum in order to qualify. paid for them by their sponsor
10 While courses are designed by QMU. Fees are reviewed The ILA credit must be obtained organisation will be issued with
to prepare students for annually. Current fee details before the start date of the a CAS upon receipt of evidence
employment, QMU does are available from the course. Contact ILA Scotland of their sponsorship and will not
not warrant or guarantee Admissions Office. on 0808 100 1090 or via the need to pay a deposit.
that students will obtain website:
employment as a result of WANT MORE INFORMATION? www.ilascotland.org.uk/ILA+ Information on how to pay the
successfully completing CONTACT ADMISSIONS ON: Homepage.htm tuition fee deposit will be sent
any course. T: +44 (0)141 474 0000 OR to those international students
E: ADMISSIONS@QMU.AC.UK
affected. Information and
11 QMU does not accept guidance is also available on our
responsibility and expressly website www.qmu.ac.uk
excludes all liability for any
loss, damage or injury
incurred by a student or to
his/her property, whether
in connection with his/her
studies or not, except in
circumstances where the
student has suffered
personal injury or death
caused by
the negligence of QMU or
its employees. In particular,
QMU shall not be liable for
any loss of, or damage to,
any computer or electronic
data or information owned
or used by a student.
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FEES:
FEES AND CHARGES you will be asked to complete a Management Programme may You may wish to consider a
All students pay an annual fee direct debit mandate prior to, or be eligible to be nominated for Career Development Loan.
to the University. The tuition fee at the time of, your matriculation. such an award. A small number Quite simply, a CDL is a deferred
levels detailed in this prospectus The number of instalments by of awards may be available for repayment bank loan to help you
apply to all students who which payment may be made each subject. Please note that pay for vocational learning or
commenced or resumed their will depend on the length and students cannot apply direct to education. You can borrow
studies in Session 2009/10. Fee start date of your course. Please SAAS, and must be nominated anything between £300 and
levels are reviewed on an annual note that if you are studying by by QMU. Further information £8000 to help you fund up to
basis, and are subject to distance learning mode, you will on postgraduate allowances is two years of learning plus
increase. For some courses, receive your learning materials available from the SAAS website: (if relevant) up to one year’s
fees are fixed for the duration of once you have paid your fees. www.saas.gov.uk practical work experience
the period of study, and these where it forms part of the
are indicated below. Fees FUNDING FOR TAUGHT Funding may be available from course. The Department for
detailed for Research students POSTGRADUATE AND a number of trust funds and Education and Skills (DfES)
apply to those students who RESEARCH STUDENTS charities. Details are available pays the interest on your loan
registered for a higher degree Students applying for a Masters through the following web sites: while you are learning and for
in Session 2009/10. With the Degree or Postgraduate Diploma www.egas-online.org.uk up to one month afterwards.
exception of research students are normally self financing or www.scholarship-search.org.uk If you finish the course before
who have a studentship, all sponsored by employers or the agreed date, the repayment
research students pay bench other agencies. We advise all Postgraduate students who find holiday will end up to one
fees, which cover the cost of students to investigate their themselves in financial difficulty month after your last day of
consumable materials and other eligibility for support at the can apply for help through the training. You then repay the loan
expenses associated with earliest opportunity, as student Discretionary Fund administered to the bank over an agreed
the student’s research. All loans are not available to by QMU. Details and application period at a fixed rate
research students also pay an postgraduate students. A limited forms are available from Student of interest. Career Development
examination fee. If you exceed number of taught postgraduate Services and the Students’ Loans are available through three
the normal prescribed period awards are available for Scottish Union. Criteria include having high street banks: Barclays,
of study without submitting your students from the Student exhausted all other available The Co-operative and The
thesis, you are registered as a Awards Agency for Scotland sources of income, financial Royal Bank of Scotland. You
continuing student, and pay the (SAAS). At the time hardship and unexpected do not need to be an existing
appropriate annual continuation of writing (July 2009), the exceptional circumstances. account holder but the bank
fee. Tuition fees and Bench fees Postgraduate Diploma in Priority is given to final year may require you to open an
(research students only) become Occupational Therapy students, students with account with them. Further
due on the first day of your (Pre-Registration), Masters disabilities, lone parents, mature information is available at:
programme of study. You must in Music Therapy, Diploma students, students with short Tel: 0800 585505 Website:
either pay in full within 28 days in Audiology, Masters in Art term medical difficulties and www.lifelonglearning.co.uk/cdl
of the due date, or make Therapy, Postgraduate Diploma families on low income.
arrangements with the Finance within the International Health The most important sources
Office to pay in instalments. If Scheme and the Postgraduate of funding for postgraduate
you choose this option, you will Diploma within the Cultural research students in the UK
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are the Research Councils. INTERNATIONAL

These bodies are government- STUDENTS’ FUNDING
funded agencies engaged International students are
in the support of research in generally funded by their
different disciplines and respective governments,
postgraduate funding is just international funding
one part of a broad range of agencies or are self-funding.
responsibilities. A full list of We have up to ten partial
postgraduate funding scholarships of £1,000 for self-
opportunities are available at: funding international students.
website: www.prospects.ac.uk For further information, please
Details of research degree contact:
funding sources can be found Recruitment and International
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 2010/11 HAVE NOT YET BEEN SET. BELOW ARE THE FEES FOR 2009/10 ENTRY.
IT IS LIKELY THAT FEES WILL RISE BY APPROXIMATELY 5% IN 2010/11. 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 Audiology (Pre-registration) • MBA Cultural Management If the fee for a particular course in
• MA Festival Management • MSc Diabetes/PgDip Diabetes • MBA Hospitality Management which you are interested is not listed
• MSc Public Relations • MSc Health Psychology • MBA Entrepreneurship here, then please contact either
• PgCert/PgDip/MSc Professional • MSc Nursing • MBA Public Services Management our Senior Admissions Officer or
Education • MSc Occupational Therapy Research Degree Officer, both of
• MA Culture, Politics and Economy (Post-registration) whom will be very happy to advise
• MA Screen Studies • MSc Occupational Therapy Studies you further.
• MSc Social Justice • MSc Palliative Care
*MSc Social Justice, Development
• MSc Gender and Social Justice • MSc Physiotherapy
and Health/PgCert Applied Social
(Post-Registration)
Development/PgCert Conflict, Social
• MSc Podiatry
Development and Health/MSc Health
• MSc Primary Care (fees under review)
Systems/MSc Human Resources
• MSc Public Health Nutrition
for Health/MSc International
• MSc Public Health Practice
Health/MSc/PgCert Sexual
• MSc Radiotherapy
and Reproductive Health.
• MSc Speech and Language
Therapy
Postgraduate – Classroom Courses MBA

Home Full-time £3400 Home Full-time £7700
Home Part-time £375 per 15 credit module Home Part-time £770 per 15 credit module
Home Dissertation £750 Home Dissertation £1540
International Full-time £9250 International Full-time £10500
International Part-time £1000 per 15 credit module International Part-time £1050 per 15 credit module
International Dissertation £2000 International Dissertation £2100
Distance Learning Full-time £6100
Postgraduate – Laboratory/Studio-Based Courses
Distance Learning Part-time £610 per 15 credit module/£1120 dissertation
Home Full-time £3400
Home Part-time £375 per 15 credit module International Health Scheme*
Home Dissertation £750 pro rata Home Full-time £6350
International Full-time £10200 Home Part-time £640 per 15 credit module
International Part-time £1120 per 15 credit module Home Dissertation £1280
International Dissertation £2240 International Full-time £12600
International Part-time £1155 per 15 credit module
Non-standard Postgraduate Fees
International Dissertation £3400
MSc Art Therapy, Dance Movement Psychotherapy, Music Therapy
PgCert Community Health Nursing £1820 + £500 (PgCert element)
Home Full-time £4830 per annum
Radiography Stand-Alone Work Based £375 per module
Home Part-time £3550
CIPR Diploma £1300
International Full-time £10200
PgDip/MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)
PG Diploma/MSc Dietetics
MSc/PgDip Radiology and Oncology
Home Full-time Yr 1 £4830, Yr 2 £3225
Home Full-time £6925
Home Part-time Pro-rata per 15 credit module
Home Part-time Pro Rata
Home Dissertation £750
Home Dissertation £750
International Full-time Yr 1 £10200, Yr 2 £6775
International Part-time Pro rata per 15 credit module
International Part-time Pro Rata
Graduate Diploma MSc Physiotherapy (Pre Registration)
Nursing Home Full-time £7300
Home Full-time New £1820 Home Part-time Pro Rata
Home Part-time £230 per 10 credit module International Full-time £14300
International Full-time £10200 International Part-time Pro Rata
International Part-time Calculated Pro rata to F/T
Research (including Professional Doctorates)
MSc Audiology (Pre-Registration)
Home/EU Full-time £3400
Home/EU Full-time £3650
Home/EU Part-time £1700
International £10200
International Part-time £4625
Bench Fees See subject area
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
catch the ‘Airlink’ bus into the cityThe new campus is located right 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 to a 20 minute walk up towards turn right into Willowbrae Road
for bus or train travel below. the north west of the site. Stoneybank. Please see map at the Jocks Lodge traffic lights
Musselburgh station is served by 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 and Lothian bus on the east side of Newcraighall. Take the following
the number 30 is available on the 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). of Edinburgh City Centre Edinburgh: 30 mins Road Bridge). Continue on to
If you are not already on the National Cycle Route 1 runs from the A90 crossing the Forth Road
From Edinburgh Bus Station number 30 route, get a bus to Waverley Station to the campus. Bridge and on into Edinburgh.
From Edinburgh Bus Station, it is where you can catch it (Princes There are also many quiet roads At the Barnton Junction turn right
easy to catch another bus to the Street or North Bridge is best), in the Musselburgh area which onto Maybury Road – A902
campus or get the train. To go by or get the train at Waverley would allow for safe cycling. (signposted City Bypass) through
bus, you should head for Princes Station – see above for details These can be seen on Spokes roundabout to the end. At
Street (which is only a 2 minute of the bus route. cyclemap.(www.spokes.org.uk). Maybury Junction turn right
walk) and catch the number 30 There is plenty of space for bikes onto the Glasgow Road – A8
Lothian bus outside H &M. It’s From the East of Edinburgh on all the trains calling at both (signposted City Bypass). At
about a 25 minute journey and If you do not want to go into the Newcraighall and Musselburgh. Gogar Roundabout take the 2nd
will cost you £1.20 each way or city centre to catch the number exit onto The City of Edinburgh
you can buy a day ticket for 30 or the train, you should take BY CAR Bypass – A720 (signposted
£3.00, which will enable you to a number 26 or 44 Lothian bus Cars can access the campus via Berwick upon Tweed). Travel
unlimited travel for that day on all to central Musselburgh. From a sliproad off the A1 southbound, along the A720 through
Lothian buses (except the central Musselburgh, you can between the exit for Newcraighall/ Sheriffhall Roundabout, taking
‘Airlink’ bus). The 45 bus also either catch a number 30 Lothian Craigmillar and the Old Craighall the 3rd exit onto The City of
comes onto campus, but only bus on the east side of Roundabout. Drivers should note Edinburgh Bypass – A720.
during peak travel times. You can Musselburgh High Street that the access by car is not Through Old Craighall Junction,
catch this bus from Hanover (outside the police station), or permitted via Whitehall Farm at roundabout take 1st exit,
Street. it’s a 15 minute walk up towards Road (by Musselburgh Station). which merges onto the A1. You
Alternatively, Waverley Train Stoneybank. are now travelling west towards
Station is very close to the bus By Car from Central Edinburgh, and you will pass the
station, and also opposite the From East Lothian Edinburgh: 20 mins university on your right, but you
Disney Shop. The journey only You can get a train to From the East End of Princes will need to continue to the next
take 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 that
lane signposted City Bypass round to the car park entrance, towards the River Esk, continue 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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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: studentservices@qmu.ac.uk
CAREERS ADVISER STUDENT FINANCE

E: mpollock@qmu.ac.uk ADVISER
E: wstronach@qmu.ac.uk
DEVELOPMENT
& ALUMNI OFFICE SPORTS
E: alumni@qmu.ac.uk E: sports@qmu.ac.uk
INFORMATION SERVICES STUDENT COUNSELLOR

E: it-helpdesk@qmu.ac.uk E: fkelly@qmu.ac.uk
INTERNATIONAL LIAISON STUDENT SERVICES

E: rilo@qmu.ac.uk E: studentservices@qmu.ac.uk
JOBSHOP STUDENTS’ UNION

E: jobshop@qmu.ac.uk E: union@qmu.ac.uk
LIBRARY All useful contacts can

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Tel: +44(0)131 474 0000
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ALPHABETICAL COURSE LIST
A Health Psychology Primary Care 85
Art Therapy 56 (Professional Doctorate) 66 Professional and Higher Education 94
Applied Social Development 98 Health and Social Sciences Public Health Nutrition 86
Audiology 57 (Professional Doctorate) 67 Public Health Practice 87
Chartered Institute
B I of Public Relations Diploma 47
International Health 103 Public Relations 48
C International Planned Events 43
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 59 Q
Community Health Nursing 73 J, K, L
Conflict, Social Development R
and Health 99 M Radiotherapy 88
Cultural Management 39/108 MBA 38 Radiotherapy and Oncology 89
Culture, Politics and Economy 46 Mammography 68
Music Therapy (Nordoff-Robbins) 69 S
D Screen Studies 49
Dance Movement Psychotherapy 60 N Sexual and Reproductive Health 105
Diabetes 61 Nursing 71 Social Justice Development
Dietetics 63 Graduate Diploma in Nursing 72 and Health 52
Social Justice,
E O Gender and Social Justice 53
Entrepreneurship 40 Occupational Therapy (Post-Registration) 74 Speech and Language Therapy 90
Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) 75
F Occupational Therapy Studies 77 T
Transactional Analysis Counselling/
G P Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy 91
Gender and Social Justice 53 Palliative Care 78
Physiotherapy (Full-time route) 79 U, V, W, X, Z
H Physiotherapy (Part-time route) 80
Health Psychology 64 Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) 81
Health Systems 100 Podiatric Medicine 82
Hospitality Management 42 Theory of Podiatric Surgery 83
Human Resources for Health 101 Podiatry 84
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