“I gained a wide range of experience while undertaking an
internship through QMU’s Careers and Employability Service.
The opportunity has been an integral part in my successful achievement
of a graduate role and has further enhanced my employability.”
Callum Shearer,
BA (Hons) Public Relations and Marketing
Post-entry services
If you decide that QMU is the right choice
for you, there are further services and
facilities available once you commence
your studies. The majority of these are
located in one central area within the
University’s academic building providing a
one-stop shop for all your needs.
Careers and Employability
Our Careers and Employability Service is
your one-stop shop for information,
advice and guidance on all matters
related to your career. Providing
information on part-time jobs, seasonal
work, voluntary work, internships and
graduate opportunities, the service
assists you in finding employment during
your degree and after graduation.
Advisers are pleased to help you make
decisions about your career and support
you in making successful applications.
The aim is to see you make a successful
transition into the graduate world of work
or on to further study. See pages 12-15
for more information on careers.
Disability
Working closely with a network of key
academic and non-academic staff, we can
offer reasonable adjustments and
assessment arrangements, as well as
providing guidance for eligible students
about Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)
funding. DSA Needs Assessments can be
arranged, as can specific one-to-one
support such as note-takers or individual
dyslexia tutors where appropriate. For
more information about DSA please
contact the Disability Advisers.
Funding
Our Student Funding Adviser provides
information on funding to support you
while you are studying. In addition,
advice can be given to students
regarding support that may be available if
they encounter financial difficulties — for
example, childcare funding and
discretionary and hardship funds. For
more information on funding, see pages
166-167.
Counselling
The Counselling Service offers
confidential one-to-one, professional,
short-term counselling for any emotional
or psychological issue affecting your
academic work or your general health
and wellbeing.
Wellbeing
Our Wellbeing Service offers support for
your mental, emotional and physical
wellbeing and facilitates building up
resilience and healthy living to support
you on your journey through University.
We can offer advice on help and support
for mental health issues. In addition, our
Stay-on-Course Programme provides
rapid support to students identified as
needing help through monitoring
academic engagement and referrals from
staff and students.
them. All students are advised to register
with a local medical practice after they
arrive at QMU.
Worship and reflection
There is a contemplation room on
campus which is open to all students for
prayer and quiet contemplation and is
designed to reflect the multi-faith nature
of the staff and students at QMU. We
also work closely with St Albert’s
Catholic Chaplaincy at the University of
Edinburgh, which is located at 23-24
George Square and is open all day.
Learning Resource Centre and Effective
Learning Service
The Learning Resource Centre and
Effective Learning Service provide a range
of facilities and services to support your
learning needs. These include 24-hour
access to printed and electronic resources
and access to group and individual help on
enhancing your study techniques.
Personal Academic Tutor
Each student is assigned a Personal
Academic Tutor (PAT) who will help guide
you through your studies. Your PAT will
normally be your main source of advice
and guidance relating to your academic
studies and can also refer you to other
support services if needed.
Health
QMU works in partnership with local
medical practices to ensure you can
access NHS services when you need
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School Office
The expert team within QMU’s School
Office provides a bridge between you