The Governance and Regulations are published as a central and authoritative point of reference for the policies and procedures governing the academic life of Queen Margaret University. It is anticipated that the contents of the Governance and Regulations will evolve over time. For this reason the document will be published primarily in web format, making it easier to update.

General Information

Glossary of terms

Mission, vision and values

Governance and Committees

Committee remits and memberships

Committees - key contacts

Committee Structure Diagram

Executive and non-academic structure

Queen Margaret University Delegated Authorisation Schedule

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh (Scotland) Order of Council 2007 and 2015 update

Standing Orders for Senate

Standing Orders for University Court

Students' Union (external website)

 

 

 

Quality Assurance and Programme Management

Academic collaboration (taught programmes)

External Examining

Management of academic programmes

Programme development, modification, monitoring and review

Quality enhancement and assurance documents

Quality enhancement and assurance summary

Regulations

Academic appeals procedure

Admissions

Assessment regulations

Boards of examiners

Exam regulations

Doctoral regulations (PhD and Professional Doctorate regulations)

Research ethics regulations, procedures and guidelines

Registration

Taught Postgraduate Framework

Taught Postgraduate generic graduate attributes - see Taught Postgraduate Framework

Taught Postgraduate grade descriptors

Undergraduate generic graduate attributes

Undergraduate grade descriptors

University awards

Policies and Codes

Admissions Policy

Contextual Admissions Policy

Acceptable use of ICT and electronic resources (updated December 2017)

Anti Bullying and Harassment Policy and Procedure for Students

Code of Conduct for students

Complaints Procedure

Complaints Form

Guide to complaints for students

Guide to complaints for the public

Equality and Diversity (Mainstreaming)

Extenuating Circumstances Guidance

Extenuating Circumstances Panel

Fitness to Practise Policy

Inclusive Learning and Teaching

Intellectual Property policy

Personal Academic Tutoring - policy

Personal Academic Tutoring - guide for staff

Plagiarism - guide for academic staff

Recognition of Prior Learning: QMU wide guidance and forms

Student Absence Policy

Student Attendance Monitoring Staff FAQs

Student Attendance Monitoring Student FAQs

Student Attendance Policy

Student Discipline

Student Mental Health and Wellbeing

Unacceptable Behaviour Policy

Health and Safety

Health and Safety Policy

Smoking Policy

Contact the Quality Team