Queen Margaret University

Queen Margaret University is a renowned university situated in Musselburgh, Scotland, founded in 1875. Musselburgh has a lot to offer students, including a theatre, a sports centre with a pool, multiple supermarkets and stores, a racetrack, two golf courses, a harbour, a beach, restaurants, pubs, a library, riverside walks, a city park and a museum.. The University provides lodging, academic, sports and student union facilities on one campus; it provides a convenient study and living environment for around 5000 students. Queen Margaret University (QMU) offers a wide array of courses and degrees in the form of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in healthcare, drama, as well as the creative industries involving communication, media and sociology and business and enterprise. The University is prominent for its education and research in speech and hearing sciences, as well as worldwide growth and wellbeing. The University consistently ranks high in national rankings in nursing, psychology, marketing and medicine. Further, the University provides a variety of professional development courses that refreshes their existing professional abilities and skill set. QMU is ranked 80th in the Times Higher Education rankings for research and innovation, while the University is ranked second in the UK and first in Scotland in Speech and Language Sciences. It aspires to be a university of thoughts and influence, distinguished by translational research that informs policy and practice and makes a difference in people's lives. Strategic Research Centres and Knowledge Exchange Centres collaborate across traditional discipline boundaries to provide novel responses to contemporary socioeconomic concerns and public dialogue. The University features over 1000 study rooms with a mix of social, calm and silent study locations and bookable group study facilities for better convenience of the students.

• The library is an essential resource for employees, students, and researchers and its goal is to provide a library and information service that is effective, dynamic, up-to-date, and receptive to its users' requirements. 
• Many of the University's courses involve practical work internships and/or are approved by professional bodies, furnishing the ideal combination of theory and practice. 
• According to the QS World University Rankings 2022, Queen Margaret University is a high-ranking institution that is in the top 62% of universities in the world.
• To make the most of their selected course, students can make use of a variety of instructional approaches, including work-based education and online web-based learning. 
• The University provides a diverse range of career-enhancing recreational initiatives, including rewards, scholarships, internships and international travel.

Career Services

The University places a significant focus on vocational education; this implies that the University typically offers courses that are current and relevant to the demands of society. It also has a strong employability strategy and the University's careers specialists now offer 'Careers Advice for Life,' so that even graduates can continue to benefit from the specialist help provided by QMU's Careers and Employability Service.

Success Rate

Approximately 58% of research was classified as 'world-leading or 'internationally good.' QMU is ranked 80th in the Times Higher rankings for research and innovation, while the University is ranked second in the UK and first in Scotland in Speech and Language Sciences.

Notable Alumni

The University has an expansive alumni network that is extremely glad to be a part of Queen Margaret University:

1. Katrina Bryan: actor
2. Michael Matheson: politician
3. Matt Baker: television presenter and reporter

Student Services

The University's personnel are always available for providing services to students across the University, who are dedicated to assisting students in making the most of students' time at University by reinforcing learning, wellbeing, and personal growth. The services typically range from taking care of students' academic management to assisting them in developing lifetime career planning skills.

Accommodation

All of the Queen Margaret University buildings are convenient to public transportation, boast incredible amenities and a variety of apartments. Off-campus student housing at Queen Margaret University is numerous. The University's accommodation is typically done at Student Village, which is set amid lush parks that can accommodate 800 students in regular or premium accommodations, all of which are all en-suite.

Medical Services

 At Queen Margaret University,  all students are urged to enroll in medical practice in the area where they will be residing. 

Sports Facilities and Clubs

The University's sports center offers a variety of sporting facilities to students, workers, and the general public. Students may find all they need to stay healthy at QMU Sports, from the University's indoor Fitness Suite and Weights Room to the outdoor gym and all-weather pitch. The University's suitably qualified, pleasant, and competent personnel deliver excellent service to students.