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British Guardianship at Queen Margaret University
Nominated Guardian for Queen Margaret University. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Queen Margaret University? International students under the age of 18 are required to have an Accredited UK Guardianship in place when enrolling at a UK university. Once your application is accepted and you are enrolled at Queen Margaret University, British Guardianship can provide a fully accredited university guardianship service, including a dedicated local coordinator who can visit your child, attend parents' evenings on your behalf, maintain regular contact throughout your guardianship programme, and assist with any additional requests you may have.
Guardianship Fees
Our UK university guardianship services for Queen Margaret University start from £250 per term.
Dedicated Guardianship Manager
As soon as your application is received, a dedicated member of our guardianship team becomes your main contact, managing every aspect of your nominated guardian arrangements.
Our Services
UK University Guardianship
An accredited nominated guardian for international students who start at Queen Margaret University before turning 18. Your child has a dedicated local coordinator and 24-hour emergency support, and you receive regular updates until your child turns 18. Prices from £250 per term.
Learn More →University Overview
The history of Queen Margaret University begins in 1875, the year Christian Guthrie Wright and Louisa Stevenson opened the Edinburgh School of Cookery and Domestic Economy with the aim of extending educational opportunities to women. In 1972 the institution took its name from Saint Margaret of Scotland. It was able to award taught degrees from 1992 and research degrees from 1998, and gained university title in 2007. That year it also consolidated three former Edinburgh sites onto one purpose-built campus, noted for its environmental design, at Musselburgh in East Lothian, within easy reach of central Edinburgh.
QMU has around 6,500 students and focuses on a distinctive set of subjects: business and enterprise; food; health and rehabilitation, nursing included; and performing arts, film and media. No other institution in Scotland offers fully accredited master's programmes in dramatherapy, music therapy and art psychotherapy. The commitment to inclusion present at its founding continues to define the university, which became the first in Scotland to have a Business Gateway office on its campus. QMU degrees are also taught abroad through teaching partners, as well as by online study.
Information for International Students
QMU's International Team deals with overseas enquiries, but within the university only the International Office gives immigration advice, with drop-in sessions held regularly in term time. Undergraduates usually need IELTS 6.0 overall and 5.5 or more in each skill, while postgraduates generally need 6.5 with no skill under 6.0. Applicants who fall short of the required level can enrol on an online pre-sessional English course delivered with Oxford International Digital Institute, available in six, twelve or sixteen-week versions. For students holding suitable prior qualifications, articulation routes offer advanced entry into some degrees.
The university issues a CAS when an applicant has an unconditional offer and has either paid the required deposit or supplied evidence of sponsorship. Approximately 800 students live in en-suite rooms in the Student Village on campus. International students attend matriculation when they arrive, where staff check immigration documents and original qualifications and issue student cards. QMU International Scholarships, awarded competitively, cut first-year tuition for new international students who are self-funding and enrolled on undergraduate or taught postgraduate degrees, and the Graduate Route is open to eligible graduates.
Intake Information
Intake information is provided as a general guide. Start dates vary between universities and courses, and not every course is offered at every intake. Please follow the UCAS deadlines for undergraduate applications and check the latest dates on the official Queen Margaret University website.
Frequently Asked Questions
UK universities typically require international students who are under 18 when they enrol to have a UK-based nominated guardian in place. The guardian acts on behalf of the parents while the student is a minor, serving as the university's point of contact in an emergency, supporting the student's welfare and providing a trusted adult close by. British Guardianship provides this as a fully accredited university guardianship service.
We have guardians available and ready to be assigned. The overall timeframe depends on how quickly the required paperwork is completed and communication with Queen Margaret University is finalised. As every case is different, timelines can vary, but we aim to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible.
Our UK university guardianship services for Queen Margaret University start from £250 per term. We also offer premium and bespoke packages, and with our flexible guardianship services you only pay for the services you need. Full details are on our guardianship fees page.
No. Once your child turns 18, the nominated guardian requirement no longer applies and guardianship services are no longer needed. This is why our university guardianship is priced per term, so you only pay until your child's 18th birthday.
A UK student guardian must be a responsible adult, usually aged 25 or over, who lives permanently in the UK, speaks fluent English and is close enough to respond quickly in an emergency. The guardian must be contactable 24 hours a day, act as the university's emergency contact until the student turns 18, and hold an Enhanced DBS check where they or their household host the student. Queen Margaret University may also ask for the guardian's details at enrolment and set additional requirements of its own. As an AEGIS-accredited guardianship provider, British Guardianship meets these requirements on your behalf, with vetted guardians, Enhanced DBS checked host families and 24-hour emergency support.
Disclaimer: Logo, images and videos are shown courtesy of Queen Margaret University and remain the property of their respective owners. British Guardianship is an independent AEGIS-accredited guardianship provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Queen Margaret University. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Queen Margaret University website for the latest university information and details.
