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Sort:Latest reviewsThe course size is very small so it’s easy to get to know classmates and lecturers. The students union is great during freshers week, so you have lots of opportunities to make friends!
18-24 years
First gen student
I have had a nice uni experience and I feel very settled in.
In terms of facilities, QMU facilities are really great. They have loads to offer such as library, many different cafes and shops. Showers at the university. A variety of bathrooms for all genders. They have really brilliant clean classrooms and great areas for studying, QMU have a football court, a tennis court, students union which is also a really popular bar. If you need a nature break during your studies QMU is located in a brilliant place with plenty of animals and nature nearby. Its definitely not a depressing uni compared to city life at other universities. I would give QMU 5 stars if they had a university pool... The support staff give to students is phenomenol. It is absolutely brilliant. They have a friendly office with a amiable receptionist who will direct you to the correct person and all the staff are down to earth and will do their best to help you with their situation. The reason I gave them 4 stars instead of 5 is that they can be slow to reply sometimes. I understand this is because they are busy so I would rate them 4.5 stars :) Student life is great. Edinburgh offers loads of different cafes, pubs and nightclubs. QMU in particular has many unique socieites so anybody can find something they like. The library is a very social space and I think there is something special about QMU that would make even anxious people feel at ease. One of the most welcoming campuses I have ever been to. The location is slightly out so for me involves a lot of commuting and travelling but this is made up by the beautiful greenery and landscape surrounding it, Not going to lie from the outside QMU can look a bit like a mental hospital but thats because of the modern look they were going for. However don't judge a book by its cover because once you step inside you are overwhelmed by the friendly atmosphere QMU offers. I only gave the studen'ts union 3 stars because I havent been in it yet. I walked up the reception so I stll have to see what that is like :)
18-24 years
very nice university, lots of activities and opportunities available through the union
Best thing is the facilities, only downside is its 50 minutes on the bus to town.
I really enjoy QMU as it’s like a community and it’s so close to Edinburgh city as well as beach’s and different shops so there is something for everyone.
-Location is perfect for someone who doesn't like the noise of a big city but wants easy access to one when desired. Coop and Aldi right next door for shopping. The uni has a cheap (£100/year) gym built-in – not super big or fancy but unless you're a bodybuilder lifting 990kg it's more than good enough. Custom graining programs are given out on request. -Accommodation is nice. Rooms are cozy, kitchen is big enough to hang out comfortably. It's expensive but not totally unaffordable. -The Bsc Psychology course is great so far. You get to pick from Biology or Sociology as a minor. Biology is pretty fun since you get to do stuff in a lab, apparently Sociology is less fun. -The Psychology curriculum itself is pretty basic in the first year – it's assumed you're going into it complely blind. Great for people new to psych, but if you're coming in from A Level it'll feel like you're retreading old ground a lot of the time. -The uni does a lot to try to make you feel welcome and cared about. Lots of events on for new students. Student support is pretty good. They also offer financial support for students who suddenly find themselves broke. Overall 8/10, highly recommended for the price and grade requirement.
Big on student support, but too few facilities for the size of the nursing cohort. Student life and the Students' Union are geared towards mainstream students so nursing students are often left out or forgotten about. Food is cheap.
Best is definitely the student support staff, I have felt very supported throughout my study. The worst part is the travel to uni, though there is a train station, it's too expensive to always take the train so I have to commute by bus only, and it takes a long time.
It is a great place to study, very open minded and offering lots of support for students. The campus itself is very nice and has good public transport connections. The campus could be improved by making it bigger or adding more, different and innovative buildings.
The university itself is clean, modern and environmentally friendly. It offers so much student voice and so many sports and societies for you to join to make your university experience even better, no matter your age. Their staff are lovely, facilities are all easily accessible and they always have something in place for those who need help. The Starbucks area is good, however, staff manners are sometimes not great. The food at the university is of good quality but feel they good be slightly better. Overall, i have loved being here.
What makes the uni great is that of the location, with it being basically in the countyside but 6 mins to the city. The classes are small and so the lectures are really there to support Improvements could be just that building of communication between lectures and students
There are many great opportunities available for students such as free counselling and student abroad programmes etc. I think that it could be improved by reducing the amount of independent learning students are required to do.
Overall really good
- Small university, loads of support if needed. Lecturer call you by name and classes are generally small. - Exchange opportunities have to be improved and so the international office. They messed up a bit. - Qmu is a great place to study, because is modern and lecturer are really easygoing. The amount of work is just about right. And it does give you time to work part time. -They care about your feedback and they may consider it. -It is not an overpopulated university. -loads of society to choose from and the student union is very supportive.
QMU is a small university and so everyone knows everyone else. I love its community feeling how student centred it is. The student union absolutely had the power to make changes around in uni based on students preference. The lectures in my course are also really nice and friendly and even makes time to teach us individually if we don’t understand a topic. The student union has also taken steps to provide students with a free meal once a week in times of this cost of living crisis and absolutely love it. QMU is very diverse and even though I live in uni halls it still feels like home to me.
35-44 years
First gen student
Small, family orientated uni providing a huge amount of support for students. A wellbeing service is available. Academic support is available. Improvements could be made to the number of gender neutral toilets that are available.
There’s lots of chance to meet new people and all the staff and students are easy to talk to.
The course content is very interesting and up to date. The lecturers are wonderful they know how to keep the lectures and seminars engaging. I’m very happy with my decision to study here. The facilities provided are great. The student services make sure you have a good time at Uni and help you navigate your way through uni work. The facilities that they provide help balance one’s wellbeing and work. Which is pretty essential.
4.2
Good sense of community spirit as well as lots of support for a variety of different issues. A good range of different sports and societies to take part in. On campus bar and restaurant with student discount. Teachers are approachable and helpful.
All classes are delivered in person meaning information is easily retained and you are able to get to know your teachers. course content that is online is difficult to find and some tasks have very brief descriptions meaning they are challenging to complete.
Halls are located on campus meaning getting to the university is easy as there is no travel involved. All rooms are ensuites with lots of storage. Maintenance is helpful and quickly fix any problems.