Student satisfaction
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Relative position42nd percentile
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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh in profile
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is a university with around 5,400 students. Profile, courses, entry and funding at a glance.
5,410
Students
1875
Founded
35
Programmes listed
Published outcomes & experience
Comparable indicators for Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, calculated from published official datasets. This is not an overall university ranking.
Graduate outcomes
Graduate Outcomes survey
Relative position87th percentile
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Students continuing after their first year
Relative position59th percentile
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About Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is a university with around 5,400 students, founded in 1875.
It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so its degrees are nationally recognised. It is based in Queen Margaret University Drive, Musselburgh, EH21 6UU.
Numbers & facts
The key facts about Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh at a glance.
1875
Founded
5,410
Students
Musselburgh
Location
35
Programmes listed
University
Institution type
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Degree-awarding body
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Applying from school or college
With A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, a BTEC, T-level, IB or another accepted Level 3 route, you apply to Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh through UCAS, up to five choices in one application, by the late-January equal-consideration deadline. Offers are usually conditional on your predicted grades, confirmed on results day.
Returning to study
If you're 21+ or don't have traditional qualifications, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh considers an Access to HE Diploma, relevant work experience and contextual factors. Many courses also offer a part-time route, and a foundation year can bridge the gap where entry requirements aren't yet met.
Applying from outside the UK
International applicants apply to Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh through UCAS too, with an English-language qualification (typically IELTS) and international fee status. An International Foundation Year is a common entry route if your qualifications aren't a direct match.
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Programmes at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
35 programmes at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:
| Course | Award | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Business Management | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Education | BA (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| Acting and Performance | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Film and Media | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Business Management with Finance | BA (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Costume Design and Construction | BA (Hons) | Building & Construction |
| Digital and Graphic Design | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Public Sociology | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| MPod Podiatry | Degree | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Occupational Thearpy | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Business Management with Analytics | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management with Digital Marketing | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management with Human Resource Management | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Psychology | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Digital Marketing and Public Relations | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Drama | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Education Studies | BA (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| Education Studies (Primary) | BA (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| International Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Theatre and Film | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Psychology and Sociology | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Sociology | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Speech and Language Therapy | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Nursing | BSc | Nursing & Health |
| Paramedic Science | BSc | Nursing & Health |
| MDiet Dietetics | Degree | Nursing & Health |
| Nursing | MNurs | Nursing & Health |
| MNutr Nutrition | Degree | Nursing & Health |
| MOccTh Occupational Therapy | Degree | Nursing & Health |
| MPhysio Physiotherapy | Degree | Nursing & Health |
| MRad Radiography: Diagnostic | Degree | Nursing & Health |
| MSLT Speech and Language Therapy | Degree | Nursing & Health |
| MTRad Radiotherapy and Oncology | Degree | Medicine & Dentistry |
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Campus & locations
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is a campus-based university in Musselburgh.
Teaching runs on campus: lectures, seminars and labs alongside libraries and study spaces, with a student community of societies, sport and events around them. The day-to-day exchange with tutors and coursemates is a big part of the experience.
On campus
Libraries & study spaces Labs & teaching facilities Students’ union & societies Sport & fitness Support services
Locations
Musselburgh
Typical campus facilities; the university’s own pages are authoritative.
Students & campus life
Who you’d study alongside at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh in Musselburgh. The student body in numbers, from official HESA data.
6,590
Students
enrolled (HESA, 2024/25)
19%
International
students from outside the UK
56%
Mature students
aged 25+ on entry
UK students by ethnicity
White88%
Asian4%
Black4%
Mixed2%
Other1%
Ethnicity of UK-domiciled students (HESA); international students not shown here.
Is Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh right for you?
A particularly good fit if you …
- want a recognised UK degree with student finance eligibility
- like the idea of student life in Musselburgh
- prefer campus teaching with societies, sport and people around you
Less suitable if …
you need a fully flexible, distance-learning degree alongside a job. Check whether the individual programme offers online or part-time study.
For parents
The questions parents ask most about Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, answered briefly.
A recognised UK degree
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh awards its own degrees and is regulated in the UK higher-education framework. Its degrees are nationally recognised and a basis for postgraduate study.
Regulated fees & student finance
Tuition is set under Scotland’s own student-finance system. SAAS pays tuition for eligible Scottish-domiciled students; living-cost support is applied for separately.
A clear, structured route
Fixed term structure, defined assessment rules and academic support give orientation from day one.
Support from day one
Personal tutors, wellbeing and careers services accompany students from enrolment to graduation.
Career prospects
Graduate outcomes are tracked in the national Graduate Outcomes survey. Every course page here shows real earnings and employment data where available.
Structure & campus life
A fixed term rhythm in Musselburgh with in-person teaching, exchange and campus life gives structure and motivation.
Accreditation & recognition
How to read Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:
Recognised degree-awarding body
Recognised UK degree-awarding body
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.
Student finance eligible
Courses at recognised providers may qualify for tuition and maintenance support; eligibility depends on the student, course and home-nation system.
Admissions & entry routes
Apply through UCASUndergraduate applications run through UCAS, up to five course choices in one application.
Check the entry requirementsCheck the course’s accepted route: A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, BTEC, T-level, International Baccalaureate, Access qualifications or an international equivalent.
Mind the deadlinesThe main UCAS equal-consideration deadline is in late January; Clearing runs from July for remaining places.
Offers & resultsUniversities respond with conditional or unconditional offers; places are confirmed on results day.
Fees & funding
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is in Scotland. Your funding route depends on where you normally live, not only where you study. Eligible Scottish-domiciled students apply through SAAS. The main routes:
SAAS tuition payment
Paid directly to the university for eligible Scottish-domiciled students. Applied for through SAAS, not Student Finance England.
Living-cost support
A mix of bursary and loan, depending on household income.
Scholarships & bursaries
University-specific awards for grades, subjects or circumstances. Check the university’s funding pages.
Repayment
Only above the Scottish repayment threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
Tuition fees vary by course and fee status (Home vs International). Please check the university's own course page.
Frequently asked questions about Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Is Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh officially recognised?
Yes. Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; its degrees are nationally recognised.
How big is Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?
Around 5,410 students, founded in 1875.
What can I study at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?
35 programmes are listed on this page, each with entry requirements, outcomes and fees. Use the filter above to find your subject.
How do I apply to Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?
Undergraduate applications run through UCAS, with up to five course choices in one application. Each course page lists the typical entry requirements.
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