QMU aim to shape a better world through education, research and innovation. In doing so, they enable individuals and communities to flourish.
Their person-centred approach to learning makes them stand out from other universities, along with a focus on making society better. They dedicate themselves to subjects where they can offer a distinctive offering - in healthcare; social sciences; creative arts; business, management and enterprise; and primary and secondary teaching.
Outward looking, they have a strong ethos of partnership and collaboration. At their modern campus, they benefit from easy access to the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland’s vibrant and historic capital city.
Pioneers in inclusiveness and they embrace people from all backgrounds. Social justice is central to their values. QMU also offers SMEs and third-sector organisations access to funding which supports paid internships with awards starting at £1,000. These internships enable QMU students and graduates to gain valuable work experience, contribute to live projects, and apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings. Previous internships have been available in a variety of fields, including business, finance, healthcare, marketing, psychology, sociology, film and media, theatre, and public relations. For more information on this, click here. They also offer business support to the local community in Musselburgh and surrounding, find out more here.
QMU is also a partner in Social Enterprise "The Challenge" the annual programme alongside ESEN, GSEN & Glasgow University, placing university students with social enterprises to help them with business plans. To find out more about The Challenge, click here.
