Mature Students

Jenni Murray,
Transition & Pre-entry Guidance Adviser

Becoming a Mature Student
Every year Queen Margaret University welcomes mature students with a wide range of experiences. Here at QMU we call anyone over the age of 21 a mature student. We recognize that all students are different. However, we also note that many mature students have additional commitments and that as a result they often have to be very organised in terms of their planning to return to education and more specifically to commence studying for a degree.

We have compiled the guide below to give you quick and easy access to important information and to explain how you can contact our Transition & Guidance Adviser to discuss things further.

Why Study for a Degree

What's on Offer

How do I decide what course to study?

Do I have the qualifications/experience required?

Other things to consider

How and when to apply

Learning and studying at University

Supporting you as you begin your studies

Student Services

A final summary

Case Studies

brian_occu_therapy.pdf

Case Study 2 (J. Mitchell).pdf

debi_con_studies.pdf

fiona_bus_mang_retailing.pdf

glenys_sociology.pdf

stuart_occu_therapy.pdf

You may also find the links below helpful:-

Childcare Information Service
QMAdvance, Pre-induction course for new students
QMConnect Student Mentoring Project

Suggestions and Complaints

Your suggestions for improving the Pre-entry Guidance Service are always welcome. We encourage you to complete evaluation forms and welcome any feedback you may have.

Should you wish to make a complaint, please speak to the Transition & Pre-entry Guidance Adviser or make an appointment with the Head of Student Services, Lande Wolsey (lwolsey@qmu.ac.uk). If you wish to take the complaint further, you should follow the Student Complaint Procedure as outlined in the Student Diary and the QMU website.

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