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Funded course places for PgCerts starting in January 2027

Could you be eligible for a fully funded postgraduate course? 

Thanks to support from the Scottish Government's Upskilling fund we have a number of funded places for applicants wishing to commence a Postgraduate Certificate in the following courses starting in Januray 2027. Please read on to find out who is eligible, and how to apply. 

The PgCerts that are available are:

• PgCert Participatory Arts 
• PgCert Arts Management
• PgCert Accounting and Finance with CIMA
• PgCert Business Analytics
• PgCert International Management and Leadership
• PgCert Digital Campaigning and Content Creation 
• PgCert Political Communication and Public Affairs 
• PgCert Strategic Communication and Public Relations

What is a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert)?

For a Postgraduate Certificate, you complete three 20-credit modules. These modules will either be completed in a single semester (January to April). For further details, please contact the Programme Leader (contact details are on the individual course pages). For further details, please contact the Programme Leader (contact details are on the individual course pages).

Who is eligible for a funded course place?

Any person resident in Scotland, who holds an undergraduate degree (or equivalent professional experience), who is not currently studying for a degree level qualification, and meets at least one of the criteria below:

• unemployed or at risk of redundancy
• self-employed and working within the creative and cultural industries or hospitality, tourism, and events sector
• employed by a Scottish arts, cultural, hospitality, tourism, or events organisation
• employed by a Scottish charity, social enterprise or public body

To be eligible for one of the funded places you must have completed the PgCert by XXXX. Should you wish, after completing your PgCert you would be able to apply to continue with your studies towards a PgDip or MA/MSc qualification.

How do I apply?

To apply for one of the funded places you should submit an application using the 'Apply for this Course' button that you will find in the top right hand corner of the relevant course page (links to course pages are above).

As part of your application you will be asked to provide a brief personal statement, which should outline how completing this course will benefit your career and/or your employer. Please also use this statement to indicate that you would like to be considered for one of the funded places, and which of the criteria above you meet.

If you are currently employed by an organisation, your employer should be willing to support you with the time necessary to attend classes. In this case your employer should act as you referee and they should confirm their support for the necessary time as part of the reference.

When is the application deadline?

The deadline for applications for funded places is XXXX. The number of funded places is limited, and we will offer funded places to suitable applicants on a first come first served basis, so we recommend early application. Should you be unsuccessful in gaining a funded place we may still offer you a place on the course, should you wish to self fund your studies. 

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact admissions@qmu.ac.uk If you have any questions about the course, please contact the Programme Leader.