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The university has put in place numerous measures to safeguard the health and well-being of all staff and students. Queen Mary has plans to welcome students in September 2020, however, in the event that some students are unable to travel the university will facilitate educational access online, using a blended learning methodology.
All government guidance and protocols are adhered to with a view to ensuring the campus is Covid-19 secure. This includes the reconfiguration of facilities such as lecture theatres, libraries, learning spaces and social spaces.
The university has not made changes to the entry criteria and scholarships are still available for eligible students. Pre-sessional English courses remain available, with some being offered online. Queen Mary also have a comprehensive set of resources to assist students, which includes regular updates on the situation. Students can consult the university website for more.
Queen Mary University of London has opened an International Centre for Teaching and Learning (ICTL) with one of China’s top universities, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU).
The centre, which launched on 25 June 2018, forms part of the Queen Mary University of London Engineering School of NPU (QMES), a Sino-foreign Joint Educational Institute. Its aim is to establish the best teaching and learning practice across STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
The university recently launched a Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship, specifically designed for the social sector. This undergraduate programme is the first of its kind in the UK.
The university recently launched a Resilient Futures India Initiative. Based in New Delhi, this project invites experts from both India and UK to discuss complex global challenges including equality, health and environmental sustainability.
Queen Mary is one of 24 leading UK universities represented by the Russell Group, that are committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience, excellent graduate employability and unrivalled links with the business and public sector.
Queen Mary offers students a stimulating, supportive and high-quality learning experience, with teaching inspired by world-leading research. Queen Mary ranks second in London among Russell Group universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2018), with a number of its subject areas receiving over 90 per cent for overall satisfaction including drama, German, history, Iberian studies and medicine.
Queen Mary’s teaching methods are varied. As well as lectures, students may also experience small group teaching including tutorials, seminars, workshops, exercise classes and problem-based learning (PBL) sessions (for medicine and some materials courses). Most students will also have the chance to work on group projects. This is a very useful experience for the real world of work, where team work ability is highly prized.
All university students need to develop the skill of independent study and students will get good experience of this working on essays, reports, projects, final year dissertations and general reading around the subject. This can be a big difference from school or college but is another very useful and transferable skill.
The university’s Learning Development service teaches students a range of workshops on aspects like note-taking and organisational skills, and also runs tutorials on any aspect of study plus drop-in maths support.
Queen Mary is made up of a number of faculties, schools and departments:
In the QS subject rankings 2021, Performing arts, English Language and Literature, and law were ranked in the global top 50. In the Guardian University Guide 2021 rankings, law was ranked 12th in the UK. The faculty offers degrees in a wide range of disciplines, from law and politics, to film studies and literature. Its research grant funding is around GBP 7 million annually, and more than GBP 1 million is invested in scholarships for research students.
The faculty provides research and teaching excellence across engineering, science and mathematics through its five academic schools.
The faculty has invested over GBP 50 million into buildings, equipment and teaching practices in the past few years to ensure that students are taught using the most advanced teaching methods in first-class laboratories.
Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry is a faculty of Queen Mary. Through partnership with its linked trusts, notably Barts Health NHS Trust, and its associated University Hospital Trust Homerton, Newham, Whipps Cross and Queen’s (Romford), the school’s research and teaching is informed by an exceptionally wide ranging and stimulating clinical environment.
According to the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry is placed within the top seven UK institutions in all three Units of Assessment namely Clinical Medicine; Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care; and Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy. It is nationally and internationally recognised for research and attracts GBP 40 million annually in research income. Dentistry and Medicine are ranked 11th and 15th in the UK respectively by the Guardian University Guide 2020.
Students must select their course of study from Queen Mary’s list of undergraduate courses or postgraduate courses.
Queen Mary accepts a broad range of overseas qualifications. Students must check for country/region specific information to find out whether they have the right qualifications.
International students whose first language is not English must be able to provide recent evidence that their spoken and written command of the English language is adequate for the programmes for which they have applied. Students can check the university’s full list of English language requirements.
All undergraduate applications should be made through UCAS and postgraduate applications should be made online.
For more information on entry requirements and details on application students are encouraged to visit the university website.
In light of Coronavirus, some application processes have been adapted and students can check the university’s dedicated page for the latest updates.
From financial guidance to mentoring schemes, the university offers lots of advice and support to help its students navigate the different stages of student life and fulfil their potential.
There are a number of sources of funding available for international students at Queen Mary. These include a significant package of competitive Queen Mary bursaries and scholarships in a range of subject areas, as well as external sources of funding. The university’s database enables students to search for scholarships via school/country or both.
From learning development workshops to student buddy schemes, there is lots of support available to help students make the transition to their new level of study. Queen Mary also offers opportunities for students to enhance their degree, including the chance to study abroad or learn a new language.
The university prepares and guides students for life after graduation, including work experience opportunities and postgraduate study.
Counsellors and therapists offer a range of different types of support including one-to-one counselling, group therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy.
Queen Mary’s Student Enquiry Centre assists students with specific queries they might have whilst studying there. This can be anything from student records to immigration.
Every school at Queen Mary University of London has a dedicated Student Support Contact who can offer students advice on matters that affect them.
The university has a dedicated service to help students with disabilities, specific learning difficulties and mental health issues.
The university runs a series of programmes and courses in academic English, applied linguistics and modern languages. Offered at foundation, pre-masters and pre-sessional levels, these courses help international students prepare for study.
Queen Mary University of London produces the pioneers and influencers of the future. Graduates go on to start successful international businesses, bring about social change and make key discoveries in their fields. Queen Mary alumni have gone onto work for a range of recognised organisations across the world, including the UK Parliament, NHS, Lloyds Banking Group and the BBC.
Queen Mary has developed a host of opportunities and support services to help students every step of the way. The institution helps students with everything from writing a CV, learning a language, to exploring academic research careers.
The university’s QMPlus programme helps international students who may have questions about working in the UK during and after their studies. They can also help provide information for students who want to work abroad after graduation.
Whether students would like to work for a charity, apply for an internship, or even launch their own business, the university’s employability expertise and networks in the capital will put students in the best position to start their career.
The university’s position between The City, Canary Wharf and the Olympic Park means it has built relationships with lots of organisations, both local and international, all ready for students to explore and gain work experience. Queen Mary offers paid and voluntary positions on campus as well.
A number of the university’s science and engineering, and economics and finance degrees are available with industry experience. These degrees give students the chance to combine academic study with real-world, practical, problem-solving skills in a professional context. There are placement opportunities in both the public and private sectors and featured companies have included: Microsoft, Disney, L’Oréal, Goldman Sachs and IBM.
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