Queen Margaret University

With QMU, you can go far – we prepare our students for meaningful careers. Our postgraduate degrees are designed for both those who want to advance into their existing career, or move in a completely new direction. As a university that champions social justice, we are proud to develop people who want to make a better tomorrow.

We dedicate ourselves to subjects where we can offer a distinctive offering.

In all our courses, we aim to offer the optimum balance of theory and practice, focusing on your employability and preparing you to make a positive impact from day one, wherever your postgraduate degree takes you.

You'll feel right at home on QMU's buzzing campus! Home to a warm, tight-knit community of students, and a thriving Students' Union with a great range of clubs and societies, QMU offers a perfect balance of city and campus experience. It’s the perfect place to make lifelong friends and explore the Scottish capital.

Find out about the experience of students like you in the Student Stories section.

Funnily enough, I was talking to my Mum recently about how QMU was the catalyst behind pretty much all of the success in my adult life. I certainly wouldn’t have stood out as much in the Graduate Scheme programme processes had I not benefited from the wide range of opportunities that QMU presented to me.

Adrian Crighton, Student

PG subjects available

Queen Margaret University offers a range of flexible, career-focused postgraduate degrees in areas including:

• Advancing Practice in Health (for existing health and social care practitioners)
• Business, Enterprise and Management
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Culture and Creativity
• Dietetics
• PGDEs and other education courses
• Global Health and Development
• Media, Communications and Public Relations
• Occupational Therapy and Arts Therapies
• Person-centred Practice in Healthcare (for existing health and social care practitioners)
• Pre-registration health courses for graduates of all subjects who want to move into Audiology, Music Therapy, Dramatherapy, Arts Psychotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Phsyiotherapy, Play Therapy, Podiatry, Radiography or Speech & Language Therapy.
• Post-registration healthcare courses in Advanced Physiotherapy Practice, Advancing Practice in Signed/Spoken Language Interpreting, Theory of Podiatric Surgery, Advancing Practice in Occupational Therapy Advancing Practice in Occupational Therapy and more.
• Research Degrees
• Speech & Hearing Sciences

Departments information

Queen Margaret Business School

• MSc Accounting and Finance with CIMA
• MSc Accounting and Finance with CIMA with Professional Practice
• MSc Business Analytics
• MSc Business Analytics with Professional Practice
• MSc International Management and Leadership
• MSc International Management and Leadership with Professional Practice
• MSc International Marketing
• MSc International Marketing with Professional Practice

Media, Communications & Performing Arts

• MSc Digital Campaigning and Content Creation
• MSc Strategic Communication and Public Relations
• MSc Political Communication and Public Affairs

Psychology, Sociology and Education

• PGDE Secondary (Business Education)
• PGDE Secondary (Home Economics)
• PGDE Secondary (Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies)

Dietetics, Nutrition and Biological Sciences, Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Radiography

• MSc Dietetics (Pre-Registration)
• MSc Advancing Practice in Dietetics
• MSc Advanced Physiotherapy Practice
• MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)
• MSc Advancing Practice in Podiatry
• MSc Podiatry (Pre-Registration)
• MSc Theory of Podiatric Surgery
• MSc Advancing Practice in Medical Imaging
• MSc Advancing Practice in Radiotherapy
• MSc Diagnostic Radiography (Pre-Registration)
• MSc Mammography
• MSc Therapeutic Radiography (Pre-Registration)

Person-Centred and Post Registration Practice

• MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• MSc Palliative Care (Person-Centred Practice)
• MSc Person-Centred Practice

Occupational Therapy and Art Therapies

• MSc Play Therapy
• MSc Occupational Therapy
• MSc Music Therapy
• MSc Dramatherapy
• MSc Art Psychotherapy

Speech and Hearing Science

• MSc Audiology (Pre-Registration)
• MSc Advancing Practice in Signed/Spoken Language Interpreting
• MSc Speech and Language Therapy: Pre-Registration

The Institute for Global Health and Development

• MSc Sexual and Reproductive Health
• MSc Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
• MSc Global Health

Future career prospects

With strongly careers-focused degrees, QMU has great industry links, and most of our postgraduate courses including workplace experience such as placements.

Our Careers Service supports internships, part-time work, and graduate roles, preparing our students for success during their studies and after graduation. It offers lifelong careers advice services for all QMU graduates.

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English language support

We require all students to demonstrate sufficient academic English language proficiency to undertake and derive full benefit from their chosen programme of study.

Full details of the English language requirements can be found on the QMU website.

Our Effective Learning Service offers free language support to all international students at QMU. This support takes the form of individual drop-in tutorials.

International students can also attend any of the programme of study skills workshops which is offered by the Effective Learning Service. These are small and informal sessions, held in the Effective Learning Centre.

Facilities

Our purpose built campus features high-tech facilities including a recently refurbished learning resource centre which forms the heart of the campus.

Considering the needs of today’s students, it features a great variety of learning spaces designed for individual study, group work, project work and more.

We also offer a range of specialist facilities to support hands-on learning and research. This includes, for example, an art psychotherapy studio, a fully functioning public podiatry clinic, film and video editing suites featuring an infinity" green screen, a drama studio, and a clinical simulation suite, plus specialist laboratories.

These facilities provide students with excellent opportunities for practical experience in their chosen fields.

Fees, funding and costs

The type of financial support available to you, and tuition fees liable to be paid by you will vary according to the level of programme (Undergraduate or Postgraduate), the subject you intend on studying, where you live, your family circumstances and whether you have previously received funding as a student.

Supported by the Senior Leadership Team, staff across the University and Students’ Union have come together as a working group to ensure that we do everything we can to support students through the cost of living crisis.

More information for fees, funding and costs.

Location

Queen Margaret University's campus is located just six minutes by train from Edinburgh city centre, offering students easy access to the cultural, entertainment and employment opportunities of Scotland's capital.

The campus itself is set in attractive landscaped grounds, with a pond and short walking routes, providing a serene environment for study and relaxation. The grounds include an award-winning Outdoor Learning Hub.

Edinburgh boasts excellent international connections, a diverse range of work opportunities, and an array of leisure activities, making it an ideal location for both study and personal growth.

Accommodation

A good number of postgraduate students opt to stay in our on-campus student accommodation.

Situated in landscaped parkland, our Student Village accommodates 800 students in a choice of standard or premium rooms, all of which are en-suite.

All our accommodation is just a stone's throw away from the University, so it couldn’t be more convenient. You’ll also find many great facilities on your doorstep including the Students’ Union, Gym and Sports Centre and the Learning Resource Centre. We have WiFi available across campus and 24/7 security keeping you safe.

More about our accommodation.

Culture

Queen Margaret University is known for its friendly and supportive student environment where students feel welcomed and valued. Situated just six minutes by train from Scotland’s capital, the university embraces the vibrant Scottish culture, renowned for its warmth, friendliness, and lively social scene. From traditional ceilidh dances to world-class festivals like the Edinburgh Fringe, students can immerse themselves in a rich cultural tapestry. Scotland offers exceptional opportunities for sports enthusiasts, live music lovers, foodies, and theatregoers, with something to suit every interest. This blend of community spirit and cultural variety ensures QMU students thrive both academically and socially.

How to apply

You will find all our degree programmes listed on our course information pages. To apply for your chosen programme, click on the “Apply for this Course” button which appears top right on each course page.

Each programme will list the entry requirements, available awards, study modes and available start dates.

Select your programme and preferred start date and begin your application.