Rankings of Queen Margaret University

Located on the Eastern side of Edinburgh we find Queen Margaret University, where students come together to pursue their careers on the single-site campus in Musselburgh. As a relatively young university (2007), this institution has already earned itself significant University Ranking recognition from organisations such as QS, and is particularly noted for important research contributions in the areas of Global Health and Development, and Speech and Language. Those who choose to study here can expect well-funded departments and facilities with the latest technologies, including their state-of-the art laboratories for those studying medical disciplines in particular. Their 800-student Student Village located just minutes away from Fort Kinnaird retail park also ensures that those attending have plenty of social opportunities to complement their busy schedules.

Latest ranking updates for Queen Margaret University
  • 09 Sep, 2023: Queen Margaret University ranks 6 in the latest The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management) from The Guardian News and Media Limited.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: The Guardian League Table update. Queen Margaret University achieves place 63.
  • 31 Jul, 2023: Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities update. Queen Margaret University achieves place 2747.
  • 22 Jul, 2023: Urap announced latest results of URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field (Business) with Queen Margaret University in position 1514.
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University rankings

    • #12 
    • #67 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #8 
    • #63 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #103 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #851 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #2349 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #2787 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #15 
    • #2747 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #3 
    • #20 
    Food Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #5 
    • #24 
    Drama, Dance & Cinematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Business

    • #12 
    • #81 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #7 
    • #81 
    Communication & Media Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #4 
    • #48 
    Health Professions
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #57 
    Nursing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #19 
    Physiotherapy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #13 
    • #98 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #104 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #94 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Queen Margaret University

Physiotherapy CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#19 
Medicine & Health
Food Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#20 
Agriculture
Drama, Dance & Cinematics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#24 
Arts Visual & Performing
Business & Management Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#81 
Business
Communication & Media Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#81 
Journalism & Media Studies
Sociology CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#94 
Social Studies & Humanities

Student Reviews for Queen Margaret University

Student satisfaction:
4.2 (based on 149 student reviews)

“As a Diagnostic Radiography student, I was consistently impressed by the variety and organisation on offer from this university’s library services. I was always able to find anything I needed, and the staff here do an exceptional job of keeping track of all their materials. I would have appreciated more class hours, but the teachers do make themselves available for consultation.”

“I often find that I have to wait 3 or 4 hours between lectures due to the way that the timetables are usually done here, and I really feel that this is an area that could be improved, as it’s not always easy to entertain yourself for so much time between classes. That said, I have nothing but praise for the professionals in charge of my Theatre and Film course, and the fantastic learning environment that pervades the campus.”

About Queen Margaret University

PROS

  • Being so well -located in Scotland’s impressive capital of Edinburgh, students enjoy the advantages of numerous nearby transport options for maximising mobility, and the Musselburgh campus is less than a 10 -minute train ride away.
  • The Student Union enjoys a strong reputation among Scottish universities, thanks to their prolific activity when it comes to organising clubs and societies, as well as social gatherings on and off -site.
  • Those studying across a wide range of subject fields report that learning facilities are equipped with excellent resources, reflecting what students would expect from a young and publicly -funded university.

CONS

  • Students with disabilities have expressed that poor disability support is a major weakness in this university’s services.
  • There is a general consensus across different subject fields that there is a strong focus on self -directed learning, with limited in -class hours for many courses.
  • Residents report that the accommodation doesn’t come with microwaves, which tends to complicate students’ meal plans for those who don’t use the cafeteria.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1875
Telephone:
+44 (131) 474 0099
Address:
Queen Margaret University Drive
EH21 6UU, Edinburgh
Scotland
Website:
https://www.qmu.ac.uk/
Social:

TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of Queen Margaret University

  Course
1 Acting and Performance - BA 100/100 (10 student reviews)
2 Performance - BA 100/100 (10 student reviews)
3 Radiography: Diagnostic - MRad 95/100 (16 student reviews)
4 Radiography: Therapeutic - MTRad 92/100 (18 student reviews)
5 Public Sociology - BSc 90/100 (6 student reviews)
6 Business Management - BA 89/100 (25 student reviews)
7 Drama - BA 87/100 (32 student reviews)
8 Speech and Language Therapy - MSLT 86/100 (13 student reviews)
9 Nutrition - BSc 85/100 (10 student reviews)
10 Public Relations and Marketing Communications - BA 83/100 (25 student reviews)
Source: Own analysis based on data of National Student Survey (NSS) 2022

TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of Queen Margaret University

  Course Median Salary (15 months after graduation)
1 Podiatry - MPod £26,000.00
2 Occupational Therapy - MOccTh £26,000.00
3 Nursing - MNurs £26,000.00
4 Nutrition - BSc £25,000.00
5 Radiography: Therapeutic - MTRad £25,000.00
6 Physiotherapy - MPhysio £25,000.00
7 Radiography: Diagnostic - MRad £25,000.00
8 Dietetics - MDiet £25,000.00
9 Speech and Language Therapy - MSLT £24,000.00
10 Paramedic Science - BSc £24,000.00
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO)
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of Queen Margaret University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
76 /100
330 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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Queen Margaret University ranks #12 in Scotland in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 20 universities in Scotland.

Queen Margaret University ranks #4 in Edinburgh in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 5 universities in Edinburgh.

Queen Margaret University is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, QS World University Rankings, Scimago Institutions Rankings, URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance and more. See all 10 rankings of Queen Margaret University.

Queen Margaret University achieved #63 in The Guardian League Table. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Queen Margaret University.

Queen Margaret University achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #1 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Paramedic Science). See all subject rankings for Queen Margaret University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Queen Margaret University ranks #4 among universities in Edinburgh and #12 among universities in Scotland. See all rankings of Queen Margaret University.

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