Program Overview
The Dispute Resolution at Queen Margaret University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 30 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Dispute Resolution programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 30 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 2,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Musselburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Dispute Resolution programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Fundamentals of Dispute Resolution
- Independent Investigation and Adjudication
- Complaint Management and Consumer Behaviour
- Mediation Theory
- Communication in Dispute Settings
- Research Methods
- Complaint Handling Practice (campus-based)
- Mediation Practice (campus-based)
- Dispute Resolution Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements
- Students will normally have a degree or equivalent in any subject and relevant professional experience. Prospective students without a degree but substantial relevant professional experience are also welcome to apply following discussion with the programme leader.
- Accreditation of prior learning: You may be granted exemption from studying a module or modules up to a maximum of 60 credit points, provided you can demonstrate successful achievement of all the learning outcomes.
- International: Where your honours degree has not been studied in English, you will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.5 with no individual component score less than 6.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 2,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 2,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Queen Margaret University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Queen Margaret University
Queen Margaret University
Musselburgh, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 30 months
