Student Life

When you start as a new student at Queen Mary’s you will find that a lot of the College is also new. Over 1,000 students join every September. They come from a variety of backgrounds and from a wide area. Some travel from other European countries and even further abroad to experience their sixth form education in Basingstoke.

Everyone has a chance of a fresh start: a chance to make new friends and to try new subjects. People remember their days as students at the College for the rest of their lives;

‘My time at QMC was crucial in developing the anger against injustice and oppression which has energised my life. Coming to the College was an intellectual release. I was treated as an equal by talented staff who demanded that all assertions, especially by those whose word is unquestionable, should be questioned’. - Alex Thomson; Chief Correspondent of Channel 4 News

If you want to get the most out of your time with us, get involved: There are lots of social events, firstrate music and drama, and a highquality sports programme.

Join the Central Studio as a performer or as part of our audience.
Join the new Queen Mary’s Sports Centre or one of the many College teams.
Take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme or the Millennium Volunteers.
Take part in one or more of the trips organised by the College.

If the group you want to join doesn’t exist yet - start it. With over 2,000 students on site, other people will share your interests.

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