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

Assessment Regulations 2021

The 2021 Assessment Regulations apply for all undergraduate and taught postgraduate students with the exception of a small number of students who will follow some of the provisions in the 2017 Assessment Regulations. Details are given in the preface.

The Assessment Regulations must be read in conjunction with our transitional arrangements, which were approved by the University Senate in September 2021 to take account of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The transitional arrangements will be subject to further review by the Senate on 16 March 2022.

Assessment Regulations 2017

Boards of examiners

Exam regulations

Graduate attributes

Doctoral regulations (PhD and Professional Doctorate regulations)

Research ethics regulations, procedures and guidelines

Registration

Taught Postgraduate Framework - under review, to be published Summer 2022. Please contact Dawn Martin if you have any queries.

Taught Postgraduate grade descriptors

Undergraduate grade descriptors

University awards

Policies and Codes

Admissions Policy

Anti-Bribery Policy

Contextual Admissions Policy

Acceptable use of ICT and electronic resources 

Anti Bullying and Harassment Policy and Procedure for Students

Code of Conduct for students

The Complaints Handling Procedure (CHP):

Part 1: Introduction and overview

Part 2: When to use this procedure

Part 3: The complaints handling process

Part 4: Governance

Part 5: Guide for students

Complaints Form

Equality and Diversity (Mainstreaming)

Ethical Investment Policy

Extenuating Circumstances Policy (updated August 2019)

Extenuating Circumstances Panel

External Speaker Policy (recommended to be read alongside the EHRC guide on Freedom of Expression)

Fitness to Practise Policy

Fitness to Study Policy

Inclusive Learning and Teaching

Intellectual Property policy

Lecture Capture Policy

Lecture Capture Policy Summary

Lecture Capture Consent Form

Personal Academic Tutoring - policy

Personal Academic Tutoring - guide for staff

Plagiarism - Guidance for staff and students

Plagiarism flowchart

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