Loughborough University

A leading UK university

Loughborough is a leading UK university, with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research, strong links with industry, great graduate employment prospects, and unrivalled sporting achievement.

What's more, the University scores well with students, in league tables and with experts:

• Voted England's Best Student Experience for six consecutive years
• Consistently top five in the National Student Survey
• A top three university for teaching quality assessments
• Top 20 in The Times, Sunday Times and Guardian rankings
• Six Queen's Anniversary Awards commend the University's research excellence

Postgraduate opportunities

The University offers more than 130 masters programmes and a wide range of pioneering research opportunities as well as other forms of training including bespoke career development programmes.

Teaching and research is delivered by 21 schools, departments and specialist units which support over 16,000 students - 4,000 of whom are postgraduates.

Find out more about the opportunities available across the University:

• Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering
• Arts
• Business and Economics
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil and Building Engineering
• Computer Science
• Design
• Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering
• English and Drama
• Geography
• Information Science
• Materials
• Mathematical Sciences
• Mathematics Education Centre
• Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
• Physics
• Politics, History and International Relations
• Social Sciences
• Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
• Teacher Education

The Loughborough Graduate School

Loughborough's Graduate School offers support and guidance across a range of issues specific to postgraduate studies. Students can take advantage of researcher skills development training, a variety of studentship schemes and bursaries, and career development workshops and advice. The Graduate School also helps to co-ordinate a busy calendar of social, sport and leisure activities.

Global attraction

The University's International Office has a dedicated and friendly team of staff who support students every step of the way from applying for a place and finding accommodation, to sourcing funding, and finally seeking employment after graduation.

Careers and employability

Loughborough graduates are in demand: 91% of the University's 2011 graduates are in employment or further study. Supported by an excellent Careers and Employability Centre, students enter the workforce well equipped to succeed.

What's more, an unrivalled network of partnerships with industry, Government and the professions provides students with excellent opportunities for industrial placements and collaborative research ventures which do much to broaden their experience and improve their employability.

First-class facilities and accommodation

The University is located on a superb 437 acre campus which boasts exceptional academic, recreational and sporting facilities as well as secure and comfortable student accommodation and comprehensive student support and health services.

A great deal of investment has been dedicated to new facilities across campus as well as major refurbishments to existing buildings and resources. Postgraduate students benefit from new purpose-built teaching and learning facilities. The improvements span the Pilkington Library, the brand new Design School, Computer Science facilities, Cope Auditorium and Students' Union.

Leisure, sport and recreation

Loughborough Students' Union is uniquely owned and run by its students. As well as being a great entertainment venue, the SU is home to a bank, book shop, café, convenience store, dentists, hair dressers, opticians, and pharmacy. The SU also manages an A-Z of clubs and societies, TV and radio stations, a recording studio and student magazine.

Sporting facilities at Loughborough are second to none. Athletes and amateurs alike enjoy great opportunities to participate and spectate across a range of sports.

Great location

Loughborough is in the heart of England and its central location makes it easy to travel to. It is just one mile from the M1, five miles from East Midlands Airport, and is served by a direct and frequent train service to London and other major UK cities.

Postgraduate funding

A variety of funding opportunities is available to international, EU and UK postgraduate students. Comprehensive and up-to-date information about fees and funding is available online.

How to apply

Please visit the University's website where you will find information about entry requirements and the application procedure, as well as downloadable application forms.

Contact and further information

Loughborough University
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 3TU

Postgraduate taught enquires

T: +44 (0)1509 222496 F: +44 (0)01509 223977
E: pgtaught@lboro.ac.uk

Postgraduate research enquiries

T: +44 (0)1509 222473
F: +44 (0)1509 223938
E: pgresearch@lboro.ac.uk

Further information

For further information and to order a Postgraduate Prospectus, please visit www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate

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