PG Programmes at QMUL

The Queen Mary University of London, founded in 1887, is one of the oldest and historically- rich London-based universities. QMUL offers a diverse range of PG programmes across an array of popular as well as new-age specialisations from bioinformatics to cancer care. Moreover, QMUL PG programmes are offered as part-time, full-time and online courses to offer optimum flexibility for international students. The QMUL admissions for the September session 2021 are open and to help pick the best programme, we bring you detailed information about the PG programmes at QMUL, eligibility criteria, admissions, PG scholarships and more!

Why Study at QMUL?

A Russell Group University

QMUL is part of the prestigious Russell Group which constitutes 24 leading universities of the UK. All RG universities are committed to high-tech research and innovation as well as teaching excellence. From participating in high-quality research programmes to exciting societies and clubs to industry-relevant internships, QMUL students get the opportunity to develop a successful career and fulfilling college experience. Studying at the Queen Mary University of London, you get the golden opportunity to explore its beautiful campuses as well as embrace the city of London along with finding career opportunities across the neighbouring European countries. 

A Leading Research University

QMUL has been at the forefront of producing socially relevant and impactful research projects across different streams. Since the pandemic, the top researchers at QMUL have produced groundbreaking research publications related to COVID-19. All its major research centres have actively involved in carrying out clinical trials, understanding the impact of COVID-19 and providing data to assess the situation. The university collaborates with various local and global institutions when it comes to research and innovation.   

Diverse PG Specialisations 

QMUL has over 290 PG programmes and specialisations for students to choose from. All courses are designed to ensure students can develop relevant skills, experience and increase their chances of employability across the world. QMUL’s popular courses like Dentistry, Medicine, English Literature, Accounting, Law, Linguistics, History, Engineering, Mathematics, Big Data Science are ranked as the best courses on QS World Rankings 2021!

Endless Networking Opportunities 

With a rich alumni network of 180,000 former students spread across the world and 9 Nobel Prize winners in the faculty, QMUL ensures its students can learn from the challenges and success stories of its former students and get a headstart in their chosen career. The university has its own eMentor service that provides support in CV reviews, job applications, career-related advice as well as finding the right internship and job prospects. QMUL provides its students with numerous opportunities to interact with top researchers, learn from world-class faculty members and engage with professional stakeholders from various fields.  

Prior to the scheme, I was quite unsure about what to do after I graduated. However, after mentoring, I’ve been more willing to try new things. Mentoring has especially taught me the value of building a professional network, which is something that I hadn’t done much of before. — Danussah Mohan, QMentor Programme

Popular PG Programmes 

At QMUL, students get the opportunity to choose from a huge list of distinctive PG programmes and specialisations. There are three major facilities at QMUL: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and Faculty of Science & Engineering. The university has different types of degrees such as Master of Arts, Master of Sciences, Master of Research, PG Diploma & Certificate, Master of Law as well as online courses. The PG programmes at QMUL are flexible and designed to enhance every student’s career prospects.

Here is a list of the most popular specialisations for PG programmes at QMUL:

Accounting & Management	Big Data Science	Data Analytics	Bioinformatics	Artificial Intelligence
Business Analytics	Business and Management	Advanced Robotics	Data Analytics	Computer Science
Advanced Mechanical Engineering	Development & International Business	Accounting & Finance	Chemistry	LLM
Psychology	Electrical Engineering	Economics	International Relations	Life Sciences
Politics	Aquatic Ecology	Critical Care	English Literature	Medicine

Online PG Programmes at QMUL

Aesthetic Medicine	Banking & Finance Law	Cancer & Clinical Oncology	Clinical Drug Development
Competitive Law	Data Science & Artificial Intelligence	Dental Health, Policy and Leadership	International Dispute  Resolution
International Public Policy	Global Public Health	Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law	Trauma Sciences

“I’d summarise my time at Queen Mary as a culturally enriching and intellectually stimulating experience. The University has a great reputation and a London location alongside a progressive curriculum. The lecturers are highly knowledgeable and engaged with their subject – you have an enthusiastic expert for every module. A master’s from a well-respected university will set my CV apart for jobs by showing my commitment and depth of knowledge.”
-Lucretia McCarthy, MA English Literature 2018

Application Process and Eligibility Criteria 

The application process for admissions to QMUL PG programmes is conducted online through the official website of the university. Students can freely compare and choose their desired programmes from the list of taught courses and can get all the relevant information about the courses on the website. Students can choose any two taught programmes and here is an overview of the application process of the PG programmes at QMUL:

• To apply for PG programmes, click on the apply button, create an account and fill out the online application form. Students have to upload all the documents, pay non-refundable application fees and submit the form.
• Documents like previous academic transcripts, statement of purpose, referee details, resume and English proficiency certificate are required during the application process,
• Once the form has been submitted, the university takes about 2 weeks to update the status of the application. If you are selected, QMUL sends an offer letter. 
• Students are given ample time to accept the offer letter. Once the offer letter is accepted, students can head over to pay the tuition fees for the selected programme. 
• After the student has accepted the offer letter, they can apply for accommodation offered by the university.

“My studies at Queen Mary helped me in thinking about the kind of career I wanted to pursue and provided me with the tools for critical analysis that are essential in work and in life. The International Business and Politics MSc helped me hone my research, argumentation and drafting skills and my understanding of the political economy of our societies. Beyond the usefulness for my career path as an Economic Analyst, it was a fascinating intellectual experience that changed the way I look at the world.” – Paul Brans, MSc International Business and Politics

Eligibility Criteria

QMUL has a plethora of PG programmes and the eligibility criteria for every programme is different. Let’s look at the general requirements all PG aspirants must fulfil if they wish to study at the Queen Mary University of London-

• To apply for PG programmes at QMUL, candidates must possess an undergraduate degree in the chosen field or related programme.
• Candidates must provide proof for English proficiency by submitting scores of TOEFL/IELTS/PTE etc
• Some programmes require students to fulfil specific eligibility requirements in order to be selected. 

Accommodations for Postgraduates at QMUL

QMUL offers affordable residential accommodation to all its post-graduate students. After accepting the offer letter, students can apply for the on-campus accommodation through the official website. The university has 3,121 bedroom spaces for full-time UG and PG students on or around its Mile End campus. The university also helps students who wish to live off-campus find appropriate and affordable housing options.

QMUL Scholarships for PG Programmes

QMUL offers financial support to UG, PG and doctoral students. Last year, the university allocated nearly £10 million in scholarships and grants. Here are all the PG scholarships for Indian students who are planning to study at the UK’s best research institute. 

Scholarship	Value	Eligible Courses
Associate Alumni Bursary	20% tuition fee discount	All masters courses under Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty
Business and Management Postgraduate Scholarships	£3000	MSc and MA programmes by the School of Business and Management
Children of Alumni Award	£1000 one-off fee discount	For children of Alumni who wish to pursue Masters at QMUL.
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships	Full tuition fees	MSc Endocrinology and Diabetes, MSc Gastroenterology, MSc Orthopaedic Trauma Science, MSc Trauma Sciences, MSc Emergency and Resuscitation Medicine, MSc Cancer and Therapeutics, and MSc Cancer and Clinical Oncology
Chevening Awards	Full tuition fees, living costs and flights.	All Masters programmes
Economics and Finance Postgraduate Scholarships	£3000	MSc Banking and Finance, MSc Behavioural Finance, MSc Corporate Finance, MSc Economics, MSc Finance, MSc Finance and Econometrics, MSc Investment Banking, MSc Investment and Finance, MSc Wealth Management
Norman Palmer Partial Scholarship	1/3 tuition fee waiver	Exclusively for LLM Art, Business and Law
MSc Economics Scholarship	£2,000 to full tuition fees	MSc Economics
Queen Mary Global Excellence Scholarships (PG)	£2000	Master’s degrees taught in Faculty of Science and Engineering
Snowdon Masters Scholarship	Up to £30,000	Any 1-year Masters programme
Walter Oldershaw Award	Up to £3,000	Masters courses in the School of Geography

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