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

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

Admission and Registration

Assessment regulations

Boards of examiners

Exam regulations

PhD regulations/PhD by Published Work regulations

Research ethics regulations, procedures and guidelines

Taught Postgraduate regulations

Taught Postgraduate generic graduate attributes

Taught Postgraduate grade descriptors (pre 2015-16)

Taught Postgraduate grade descriptors (new from 2015-16)

Undergraduate generic graduate attributes

Undergraduate grade descriptors (pre 2015-16)

Undergraduate grade descriptors (new from 2015-16)

University awards

Policies and Codes

Admissions Policy

Acceptable use of ICT and electronic resources (updated December 2015)

Anti Bullying and Harassment Policy and Procedure for Students

Code of Conduct for students

Complaints Procedure (From 28 June 2013)

Complaints Form (From 28 June 2013)

Guide to complaints for students (From 28 June 2013)

Guide to complaints for the public (From 28 June 2013)

Equal Opportunities

Equipment Loan

Extenuating Circumstances Guidance

Extenuating Circumstances Panel

Fitness to Practise Policy

Intellectual Property policy

Personal Academic Tutoring - policy

Personal Academic Tutoring - guide for staff

Personal Development Planning Policy

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

Unacceptable Behaviour Policy

Use of ICT and electronic resources

Health and Safety

Health and Safety Policy

Smoking Policy

Note that the university has agreed a schedule for ongoing review of policies and procedures. Please contact Dawn Martin, Assistant Secretary, Governance and Quality Enhancement, for further information.

Contact the Quality Team