Working with Queen Margaret University (QM)

Since its inception in 1875, QM has made a crucial and distinctive contribution to the country's tertiary and higher education, by focusing its expertise on issues of pressing social need and by engaging directly with the community, while also demonstrating its agility in adapting to the rapidly changing agenda for research-led higher education.

Today, QM is gearing up to play a key role in Scotland's world class higher education sector. It aims to be the low-volume, high-quality university of first choice for talented individuals seeking an education and research experience in health and related studies, culture or enterprise, within an institution that is distinguished by its collaborative and innovative approach to research and teaching and close involvement with the local community.

QM specialises in professional education and research that informs the development of policy and practice in health, drama & creative arts, media & social science and business & enterprise. The expert knowledge developed at Queen Margaret touches people's everyday lives.

Our Mission Statement

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve communities, through excellence and leadership in vocationally and professionally relevant education, research and consultancy, as a university which is outward looking and committed to innovation, participation and lifelong learning.

Our Vision Statement

We intend to be a university that is an integral part of the community offering a distinctive range of courses and services to a wide variety of students, employers and customers.

We will have a strong national and international focus, continuing to attract students from many nations and additionally delivering in-country courses through a range of partnerships with overseas educational institutions.

You can find out more about our plans for the future in our Strategic Plan. Full and summary versions are available from Strategic Planning and Development via our website on the following link: http://www.qmu.ac.uk/sppu/planning.htm.