Apply for associate study
It is possible to study at Queen Mary without enrolling on a full degree programme. You will be classed as an associate (or "visiting") student for the time you are here. This page takes you through how you can apply and outlines the information and documents you will need.
Please note that Study Abroad applications are dealt with separately. You can find further information on the Study Abroad section of the website.
Programme structure
Associate study is available throughout the year, but registration will usually begin on the first working day of the month. Some study may be aligned to module or cohort start date.
You can apply to study for up to 12 months. Credit may be awarded for some postgraduate taught associate study options.
Entry requirements
You must be currently enrolled on a postgraduate degree programme at another university. The level of associate study you plan to undertake at Queen Mary must be the same as the postgraduate degree programme you are enrolled on (for example to apply for taught postgraduate associate study you must be enrolled on a taught postgraduate degree programme).
A minimum of an undergraduate degree with lower second class (or equivalent) is normally required for all postgraduate taught students and postgraduate research study of more than 6 months.
If your first language is not English, you must provide evidence of your English language proficiency. The evidence required depends on the programme of study and length of visit.
- For postgraduate taught credit-bearing study, you must meet the requirements for the School you’re applying to. You can find details on our English language requirement pages.
- For non-credit bearing study and research associate study of more than six months, you must meet a minimum requirement of IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or an equivalent approved test). Tests must have been taken within 2 years of your proposed start date.
Supporting documentation
Postgraduate research associate study of less than six months
If you are applying for Postgraduate Research Associate study of less than 6 months, and will be entering the UK on a visitor visa, you must provide the following supporting documentation:
- Completed online application form
- Confirmation of student status letter from your current institution, to include dates of registration
- Letter of support from your Queen Mary supervisor stating details of the study you will be undertaking
You do not need to provide a research proposal or statement of purpose.
Postgraduate taught associate study of up to twelve months and
Postgraduate research associate study of more than six months
You must provide the following supporting information:
- Completed application form
- Confirmation of student status letter from your current institution, to include dates of registration
- Degree transcripts. You should provide transcripts showing all results to date, and if you have been awarded you should also upload a copy of your degree certificate(s). If your documents are not in English, please provide certified translations. Please note that original documentation will be required before you enrol. International applicants are also advised to include high school transcripts
- Statement of purpose. This should explain why you want to study your chosen programme and how it will help your life and career.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)/ Resume
- English language test certificate (if applicable). International/EU applicants should provide evidence of English language ability: IELTS, TOEFL, or other acceptable proof. Please see the English Language Requirements section for more details
Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
Students who are not EEA or Swiss nationals may require ATAS clearance to undertake certain courses. Further information on ATAS can be found on our Advice and Counselling webpages.
Fees and associated costs
Please see our University Fee Regulations.
Postgraduate Taught associate study:
Fees will vary depending on the number of modules you intend to take. Please contact your chosen School/Institute for further details.
Postgraduate Research associate study:
Depending on your area of research, one of the following fee bandings will apply:
- £0 per month
- £100 per month
- £400 per month
You will be notified which fee banding applies to you at point of offer.
Applying for associate study
Taught
Taught
Research
- Research Associate Business and Management - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Business and Management - Semester 3 (April 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Business and Management - Semester 2 (6 m) (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Business and Management - Semester 1 (6 m) (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Business and Management - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
Taught
Research
- Research Associate Comparative Literature - Semester 1 (6 m) (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Comparative Literature - Semester 2 (6 m) (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Translation and Adaptation Studies - Semester 1 (6 m) (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Translation and Adaptation Studies - Semester 2 (6 m) (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Comparative Literature - Semester 3 (April 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Comparative Literature - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Translation and Adaptation Studies - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Comparative Literature - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Translation and Adaptation Studies - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
Taught
Taught
Taught
Research
- Research Associate Drama - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Drama - Semester 2 (6 m) (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Drama - Semester 1 (6 m) (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Drama - Semester 3 (April 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Drama - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
Taught
Research
- Research Associate Economics - Semester 2 (6 m) (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Economics - Semester 3 (6 m) (April 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Economics - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Economics - Semester 3 (April 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Economics - Semester 1 (6 m) (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Economics - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
Taught
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Electronic Engineering - Semester 3 (May 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Electronic Engineering - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Engineering - Semester 3 (May 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Engineering - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Engineering - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Electronic Engineering - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
Research
- Research Associate Electronic Engineering - Semester 3 (12 months) (April 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Engineering - Semester 3 (12 months) (April 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Engineering - Semester 1 (12 months) (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Electronic Engineering - Semester 2 (12 months) (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Engineering - Semester 2 (12 months) (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Electronic Engineering - Semester 1 (12 months) (September 2022 Start)
Taught
Research
- Research Associate English - Semester 3 (April 2022 Start)
- Research Associate English - Semester 2 (6 m) (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate English - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate English - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate English - Semester 1 (6 m) (September 2022 Start)
Taught
Research
- Research Associate Film Studies - Semester 2 (6 m) (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Film Studies - Semester 1 (6 m) (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Film Studies - Semester 3 (April 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Film Studies - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Film Studies - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
Taught
Research
- Research Associate History - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate History - Semester 3 (April 2022 Start)
- Research Associate History - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate History - Semester 2 (6 m) (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate History - Semester 1 (6 m) (September 2022 Start)
Taught
- CCLS PG Associate (Autumn Semester - 30 credits) (September 2022 Start)
- Laws (LLM) - One Module Taught Postgraduate Associate (September 2022 Start)
- CCLS PG Associate (Full Year - 45 credits) (September 2022 Start)
- CCLS PG Associate (Autumn Semester - 60 credits) (September 2022 Start)
- CCLS PG Associate (Full Year - 60 credits) (September 2022 Start)
- CCLS PG Associate (Autumn Semester - 45 credits) (September 2022 Start)
- Trade Mark Law and Practice - Four Module Taught Postgraduate Associate (September 2022 Start)
- Trade Mark Law and Practice - Two Module Taught Postgraduate Associate (September 2022 Start)
- Trade Mark Law and Practice - One Module Taught Postgraduate Associate (September 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate (Dresden Law) (September 2022 Start)
- Laws (LLM) - Two Module Taught Postgraduate Associate (September 2022 Start)
- CCLS PG Associate (Full Year - 30 credits) (September 2022 Start)
- CCLS PG Associate (Autumn Semester - 15 credits) (September 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate DL Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law (September 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate DL Computer and Communications Law (September 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate CCLS - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
- CCLS PG Associate (Spring Semester - 45 credits) (January 2023 Start)
- CCLS PG Associate (Spring Semester - 15 credits) (January 2023 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Law - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
- CCLS PG Associate (Spring Semester - 60 credits) (January 2023 Start)
- CCLS PG Associate (Spring Semester - 30 credits) (January 2023 Start)
Research
- Research Associate Law - Semester 2 (12 months) (January 2023 Start)
- Research Associate CCLS - Semester 2 (12 months) (January 2023 Start)
- Research Associate CCLS - Semester 3 (12 months) (April 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Law - Semester 1 (12 months) (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Law - Semester 2 (12 months) (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Law - Semester 3 (12 months) (April 2022 Start)
- Research Associate CCLS - Semester 1 (12 months) (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate CCLS - Semester 2 (12 months) (January 2022 Start)
Taught
Research
- Research Associate Linguistics - Semester 3 (April 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Linguistics - Semester 1 (6 m) (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Linguistics - Semester 2 (6 m) (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Linguistics - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Linguistics - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
Taught
Taught
- Taught Postgraduate Associate DL ICMS (UCL Partners) (May 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate DL ICMS (UCL Partners) (January 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Primary Care (September 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate DL ICMS (UCL Partners) (September 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate William Harvey Research Institute - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Sports and Exercise Medicine - Medic (September 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate ICMS (UCL Partners) (January 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Institute of Health Sciences Education - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate William Harvey Research Institute - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Sports and Exercise Medicine - Physio (January 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate ICMS (UCL Partners) (September 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Sports and Exercise Medicine - Medic (January 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Public Health (September 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate William Harvey Research Institute - Semester 3 (May 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Gastroenterology (September 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Blizard Institute - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate DL Gastroenterology (September 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Sports and Exercise Medicine - Physio (September 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Barts Cancer Institute - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Institute of Health Sciences Education - Semester 3 (May 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Blizard Institute - Semester 3 (May 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Barts Cancer Institute - Semester 3 (May 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Barts Cancer Institute - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate ICMS (UCL Partners) (May 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Institute of Health Sciences Education - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Blizard Institute - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
Research
- Research Associate Barts Cancer Institute - Semester 1 (6 m) (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate William Harvey Research Institute - Semester 2 (12 months) (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Barts Cancer Institute - Semester 3 (April 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Blizard Institute - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Barts Cancer Institute - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Blizard Institute - Semester 1 (6 m) (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Blizard Institute - Semester 3 (April 2022 Start)
- Research Associate William Harvey Research Institute - Semester 3 (12 months) (April 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Institute of Health Sciences Education - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Blizard Institute - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Institute of Health Sciences Education - Semester 2 (6 m) (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Barts Cancer Institute - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Institute of Health Sciences Education - Semester 3 (April 2022 Start)
- Research Associate William Harvey Research Institute - Semester 1 (12 months) (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Institute of Health Sciences Education - Semester 1 (6 m) (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Blizard Institute - Semester 2 (6 m) (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Institute of Health Sciences Education - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Barts Cancer Institute - Semester 2 (6 m) (January 2022 Start)
Taught
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Hispanic Studies - Semester 3 (May 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate French - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate German - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Hispanic Studies - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Russian - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Russian - Semester 3 (May 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate German - Semester 3 (May 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate French - Semester 3 (May 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate French - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate German - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Hispanic Studies - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
- Taught Postgraduate Associate Russian - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
Research
- Research Associate Visual Cultures - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate German - Semester 3 (April 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Hispanic Studies - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Russian - Semester 1 (6 m) (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Russian - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate French - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Visual Cultures - Semester 1 (6 m) (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate German - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Russian - Semester 3 (April 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Visual Cultures - Semester 2 (6 m) (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Hispanic Studies - Semester 3 (April 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Russian - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate German - Semester 1 (6 m) (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Russian - Semester 2 (6 m) (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate French - Semester 2 (6 m) (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Hispanic Studies - Semester 1 (6 m) (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate French - Semester 3 (April 2022 Start)
- Research Associate German - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate German - Semester 2 (6 m) (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate French - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate French - Semester 1 (6 m) (September 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Hispanic Studies - Semester 2 (6 m) (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Visual Cultures - Semester 2 (January 2022 Start)
- Research Associate Hispanic Studies - Semester 1 (September 2022 Start)
Taught
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