Loughborough University
School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Loughborough University

Loughborough is a great place to study, boasting internationally acclaimed research and outstanding teaching quality. These attributes helped us to secure the prestigious Sunday Times University of the Year 2008-2009 and Loughborough is the only university to win the highly coveted Times Higher Education 'Best Student Experience' poll four times - 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Loughborough University campus is one of the largest single-site campuses in Europe, boasting 410 acres in the beautiful English countryside and recently voted by current students to be amongst the top 3 campuses in the UK. Excellent student accommodation is available both on and off campus for students coming from outside the area.

At the heart of our self-contained campus is perhaps the most active Students Union in the country, as well as an English Language Study Centre, Careers Service, Counselling Service and excellent research and learning resources, providing one of the best student support networks of any university.

With easy access from the M1, Nottingham East Midlands Airport and Midlands Rail (both Birmingham and London are only 90 minutes train ride away), Loughborough is ideally placed for enjoying either exhilarating walks in the Derbyshire Dales or stimulating cultural pursuits in the region and beyond.

The School

The School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences is dedicated to the study of sport, exercise, education, health, and wellbeing across the lifespan through the psychological, social, and biological sciences and is an internationally recognised centre of excellence. The large number of internationally- and nationally renowned staff within the new School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, enables a wide range of academic expertise to inform teaching across all degree programmes. Outstanding results were achieved at the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), which assessed sport science as the best in the UK and commended our world-leading research. The Times Good University Guide 2010 rated the School 1st for Sport, 4th for Anatomy and Physiology and 8th for Psychology.

Our Postgraduate programmes

The School has a highly regarded record of research which has influenced policy and practice around the world. Knowledge gained from this research underpins the teaching and guidance offered through the School's comprehensive range of Postgraduate Taught and Research programmes.

MSc Exercise Physiology
This programme offers the opportunity to gain in depth understanding of the physiological, nutritional and metabolic demands of exercise and training.

MRes Human Biology and MRes Psychology
Master of Research (MRes) programmes are designed to equip students with the research skills necessary to complete a PhD or to work as a researcher.

MSc Physical Activity and Health
This programme provides the opportunity to gain greater understanding of the physiological and psychological bases of physical activity and health.

MSc Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy
This programme supports the continuing professional development of physical education teachers and those with an interest in pedagogy.

MSc Physical Education with Qualified Teacher Status
The programme is for fully qualified secondary school Physical Education teachers and provides them with the opportunity to gain a relevant masters degree during their early teaching career.

MSc Sociology of Sport
This programme addresses the growing cultural, economic and political significance of sport, which has led to greater demand for qualified specialists with knowledge of the relationship between sport and society.

MSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition
This programme provides an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the nutritional and metabolic demands of exercise and of the interactions between diet, exercise and health.

MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology
This programme is ideally suited to applicants who are interested in working as sport and exercise psychology consultants in applied sport and exercise settings or pursuing further PhD study.

MSc Sport Coaching
This programme aims to support the continuing professional development of sports coaches and those working in closely related fields.

MSc Sport Management
Sport provision is a major industry in most countries and sport resources are in great demand. This programme prepares students for a sport management career.

MSc Sports Biomechanics
This programme covers all aspects of Sports Biomechanics, ranging from experimental equipment requirements and utilisation through to the latest theoretical considerations and research problems.

MSc Sports Science
This programme provides students with a greater understanding of the scientific bases of human performance and the influence of sport and exercise upon health.

MPhil and PhD opportunities
The School's MPhil and PhD opportunities aim to provide a sound foundation for future research and career options.

Contact us

Postgraduate Office
School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Loughborough University
Leicestershire LE11 3TU
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)1509 226388
Fax: +44 (0)1509 226301
Email: pg-ssehs@lboro.ac.uk
Web: www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/index.html