Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Law (CPE Common Professional Examination Law Conversion Course). West London University (1999)

MPhil Social Policy  and Criminology. University of Hull (1998)

MA in German Politics and Social Policy. West London University (1992)

PG Dip. Hotel and Catering Management [HCIMA]. Glasgow University (1985)

General Teaching Council for Scotland Diploma, Jordanhill College, Glasgow (1984)

PGCE Modern Languages and PE. University of Hull (1976)

BA Joint Hons. English and German. University of Hull (1975)

Abitur. Neusprachliches Mädchengymnasium, Bad Salzuflen, W. Germany (1972)