Joining us from college or
as a mature student
We welcome
applications from
students studying
Highers, Access
programmes, Higher
National Certificates
and Diplomas (HNC/
HND) at college. Each
year, around 70% of
our undergraduate
entrants are over the
age of 21, and around
23% have gained
direct entry onto the
second or third year of
one of our courses.
At QMU we recognise that not all of our
students come to us straight from high
school. Many students access our
degree courses through alternative
routes. Whatever your circumstances, we
appreciate that the transition to university
is a big step. We are here to help and
guide you through the process, providing
all the relevant information and ensuring
that you are prepared for life as a
university student.
We can provide ongoing support prior to
applying, during the application process,
after you have been made an offer and
once you have entered the University.
Advice is available on entry requirements
(including directing you to the appropriate
college courses that are accepted for
entry to the University), the application
process, student finance and childcare
information. You will also be able to visit
the campus so you can find out more
about studying at QMU. There is also a
wealth of information and advice on our
website at the link opposite.
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College Engagement
Staff from the University visit local
colleges regularly to give presentations to
students. If you would like to find out
where and when we will be visiting your
college, please contact the Outreach and
Community Engagement Team by email:
[email protected]. Additionally, local
college students on HNC/HND
programmes will benefit from
opportunities to visit the campus before
submitting their applications. They can
also get a feel for QMU during a
post-offer visit which will provide tailored
information relating to the area of interest
and an opportunity to meet staff from the
subject area.
Access courses and mature students
Students who have completed, or are
currently studying towards, an Access
qualification (often as part of the Scottish
Wider Access Programme (SWAP)) are
able to apply for entry to Year One of a
wide range of our degree courses. The
most common Access courses accepted
for entry to our degrees are listed on our
website at www.qmu.ac.uk/college-
qualifications