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Contents Step into QMU Step ahead: Your future Our courses 2 Welcome to QMU 3 Graduation and beyond Our courses Why QMU? 10 reasons for joining us 4 A campus university with all the benefits of a capital city 6 48 50-145 Is QMU right for you?: All you need to know before applying 146 Your learning experience: Giving you a step up Your next steps before applying 148 The application process 150 Writing a personal statement 152 Preparing you for employment: placements, careers and employability 12 Application and selection 154 Terms and conditions 158 Your personal development: extracurricular learning opportunities and funding 16 Student fees and funding 160 Broadening your horizons: study abroad 18 International scholarships 164 Helping you succeed: student support services 20 QMU bursaries 165 Making the most of your time at university 24 The international student experience 26 How we teach and how you’ll learn 8 Other useful information Your individual needs Joining us from college or as a mature student 30 Associate students: an alternative way to get a degree 32 168 Useful contacts and more information 170 Acknowledgements 171 Alphabetical index 172 Our research 173 Your student lifestyle City of Edinburgh, coast and countryside 34 Edinburgh — a city of events, attractions and festivals 38 Your accommodation 40 Your Students’ Union 42 Clubs, societies and sports 44 Budgeting and living costs 46 166 How to get to our campus If you join QMU in 2020, you’ll become part of a friendly, supportive university based at an innovative campus, focused on providing you with the skills you need for your future career. 1