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Loughborough University Postgraduate Prospectus 2021 A TOP TEN UK UNIVERSITY A TOP TEN UK UNIVERSITY
A top ten UK university
As well as ranking in the top 10 of every national university league table, we’re also recognised for the strength of our research and our commitment to entrepreneurship.
lboro.ac.uk/reviews CONTENTS WELCOME TO LOUGHBOROUGH
Welcome to Contents Loughborough
Welcome to Loughborough 03 Loughborough schools and departments 38 At Loughborough University we understand the Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering 40 Our postgraduate degrees 04 Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering 44 importance of working together, sharing ideas Business and Economics 52 Why Loughborough? 05 Chemical Engineering 66 and growing our community. Chemistry 72 Our research 06 Communication and Media 78 Computer Science 86 Our postgraduate community is built on a Information for 10 Creative Arts 92 foundation of academic excellence and an international students environment where students form enduring Design 98 professional and personal friendships that are Geography and Environment 104 Our locations 12 integral to their intellectual development and Humanities 110 future careers. Our postgraduates are essential Life on our 14 Materials 114 to our research and their contribution is a key Loughborough campus Mathematical Sciences 118 part of both their success and ours. Mathematics Education Centre 122 Campus map 16 Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering 126 By choosing Loughborough you will make your Loughborough student experience 18 Physics 136 own individual contribution to excellence and be able to share in our attainment. Sport at Loughborough 20 Politics and International Studies 140 Social and Policy Studies 144 Living in Loughborough 22 I hope that my colleagues, current postgraduate Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences 148 students and I will be welcoming you to either Support for Loughborough students 24 Loughborough University London institutes 156 campus soon, so that you too will benefit from Maximising your career prospects 26 Design Innovation 158 the academic excellence that lies at the heart of Digital Technologies 164 Loughborough University. Life in London 28 Diplomacy and International Governance 170 Kind regards, Our location 30 Innovation and Entrepreneurship 176 London student experience 32 International Management 182 Media and Creative Industries 188 Life on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 33 Sport Business 194 Living in London 34 Next steps 200 Support for London students 36 Fees and funding 202 Professor Robert J. Allison Maximising your career prospects 37 How to apply 203 Vice-Chancellor and President
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02 03 OUR POSTGRADUATE DEGREES WHY LOUGHBOROUGH?
Our postgraduate degrees
We offer a range of postgraduate qualifications at our Loughborough and London campuses, including taught master’s programmes and doctoral qualifications.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your employability, change your career path or continue studying a subject that you love, you’ll find a programme that is right for you at Loughborough.
Taught programmes Our taught programmes include postgraduate certificates (PGCert) worth 120 credits, postgraduate diplomas (PGDip) worth 150 credits and 180 credit Why Loughborough? master’s degrees, such as MSc, MA and MBA qualifications, where you will complete a final research project or a work-based project.
Research programmes A postgraduate degree from Loughborough will further We offer a wide range of doctoral qualifications across our schools and your subject knowledge and enhance your employability. institutes. These include: • PhD • EngD • PhD by Practice Thanks to the quality of our teaching and As well as enabling you to develop specialist research, alongside our unrivalled student skills and knowledge from top quality A PhD or EngD is the highest academic qualification that you can achieve. experience, we consistently score highly in research practice, our long-standing Your research must make a significant original contribution to new major national rankings. We are currently relationships with industry and public and knowledge, building on your critical appreciation of existing knowledge in in the top 10 in every UK league table – private sector organisations will expand your the subject. something that we are incredibly proud of. professional network and invite excellent career opportunities. Academic staff Our reputation attracts outstanding World-class facilities “Loughborough University to me is the epitome of hard work. academics from around the world, many of Our campuses are not only a welcoming and whom are leaders in their field. This means friendly home for our staff and students, they From the department staff and researchers to the students, that we can offer you opportunities to learn are also the site of some incredible learning everyone strives to be the best.” from passionate subject specialists who are facilities. With purpose-built lecture theatres, at the forefront of current research. state-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, an Chris arts centre, two theatres, dedicated 24/7 PhD student Our research computer suites and many more additional The vibrant research culture that is prevalent teaching spaces, we can offer everything you at Loughborough will provide you with a need to succeed during your studies. supportive learning experience and excellent standards of academic supervision. lboro.ac.uk/pg lboro.ac.uk/pg
04 05 OUR RESEARCH OUR RESEARCH
Our research
As one of England’s top 10 research-led universities (REF 2014), Loughborough’s research is renowned for its quality and its relevance to business and industry, as well as its impact on society.
Joining a university with a passion for solving real life challenges will enhance your learning experience – you’ll feel inspired by the achievements of the community you’re part of.
We’re proud of the research across all of our academic schools, which spans the arts, design, engineering, health, humanities, mathematics, science, social sciences and sport disciplines, and is supported by £50 million in new research grants every year. The following are just a few examples that demonstrate the diversity of our research and our commitment to making the world a better place: • evidencing the UK Minimum Income Standard as the basis for the ‘Living Wage’ • transforming mathematics education in schools • pioneering exercise intervention as an alternative to conventional medicine • delivering an annual fuel economy benefit of 20,000kg for a single aircraft. RESEARCH UNIVERSITY IN ENGLAND REF 2014 lboro.ac.uk/research
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“The Doctoral College supports researchers through every step of their research journey, through extensive training, collaboration and partnership.”
Professor Elizabeth Peel Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Doctoral College)
Queen’s Anniversary Prizes Loughborough Doctoral College In recognition of the benefits that the All research students at the University are integration of our teaching, research members of our Doctoral College, which and enterprise activities bring to culture, brings together researchers across both our economy and society, we have received campuses and supports the management seven Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and quality assurance of doctoral degrees. and Further Education in areas of service The Doctoral College supports our and benefit to the nation. This includes researchers to reach their full potential research into water and sanitation in through a wide range of specialist and developing countries, social policy for poor transferable skills training. It is situated on and vulnerable families, and high our Loughborough campus within Graduate value manufacturing. House, a dedicated building that includes Find out more: lboro.ac.uk/qap a training room and social study space reserved exclusively for postgraduate and Research Beacons and Global mature students. Challenges The Research Beacons are our broad, The doctoral experience internationally recognised and enduring We aim to provide a stimulating and research strengths. supportive community-based experience for all our doctoral researchers through a Our Beacons are: range of seminars, conferences, networking opportunities and social events, in addition • Built Environment to our formal training programme. These • Communication and Culture include an annual research conference, • High Value Manufacturing open to all 1,500 members of our doctoral • Sport and Exercise researcher community from across the • Transport Technologies University; a summer showcase; library training and support; events organised by Our Global Challenges see our disciplinary the PhD Social and Support Network; and a research strengths combine to develop wellbeing programme. multidisciplinary solutions to the biggest societal challenges of our time. An increasing number of doctoral FIVE STARS researchers work with external partners, FOR RESEARCH Our Global Challenges are: which helps to shape their research and QS STARS • Changing Environments and prepares them for a range of careers within Infrastructure and beyond higher education, including • Energy policy development, and industry research • Health and Wellbeing and development. AWARDED SEVEN • Secure and Resilient Societies QUEEN’S ANNIVERSARY PRIZES
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08 09 INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International entry requirements Information for The entry requirements listed in this prospectus are based on UK undergraduate degree classifications.
international students The table below should be used as an approximate guide to some of the equivalent international qualifications accepted by Loughborough University.
Loughborough University is a truly global institution Standard UK undergraduate High 2:1 2:1 High 2:2 2:2 with a strong commitment to providing an degree classification (65%) (55%) China: ShanghaiRanking 81% 80% 78% 77% outstanding learning experience for all students. top 250
China: ShanghaiRanking 84% 83% 81% 80% We have a long history of welcoming international 251-500 students and currently have around 4,000 postgraduates studying with us from around China: ShanghaiRanking 501+ 87% 86% 85% 82% 130 countries. India: universities listed on 63% 60% 58% 55% Our International Office are a friendly, experienced the Indian Ranking of Higher and knowledgeable team who are there to help Educational Institutions you throughout your time with us, from your initial Framework enquiry to graduation and beyond. India: all other universities 68% 65% 63% 60% We offer a wide range of support for our international students including: Nigeria: GPA 7-point scale - 5 - 4 • a free coach service from Heathrow to our Loughborough (East Midlands) campus on arrival Nigeria: GPA 5-point scale - 3.8 - 3.5 • financial support • English language support Nigeria: GPA 4-point scale - 3 - 2.5 • advice and support on immigration, visas and accommodation Nigeria: classification - Upper second - Lower second • health and wellbeing services • careers advice and guidance on finding Saudi Arabia: GPA 5-point scale - 3.75 - 3.5 employment during and after your studies. Saudi Arabia: GPA 4-point scale - 3 - 2.8 International Office +44 (0)1509 222201 Thailand GPA 4.0 scale 3.2 - 2.8 [email protected] lboro.ac.uk/international
The grade equivalences listed in this table should be regarded as a general indication only. Due to the range of factors considered when assessing an application, it is impractical to adhere to exact percentage requirements or equivalences between marks gained in different countries.
If your qualification is not listed above, please see: lboro.ac.uk/pg/english-language FIVE STAR + RATING QS STARS
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10 11 OUR LOCATIONS OUR LOCATIONS
LEEDSLEEDS BRADFORDBRADFORD AIRPORTAIRPORT YORKYORK Our locations LEEDSLEEDS
MANCHESTERMANCHESTER Whether you are located at our LIVERPOOLLIVERPOOL MANCHESTERMANCHESTER Loughborough or our London AIRPORTAIRPORT LIVERPOOLLIVERPOOL campus, you will be within easy AIRPORTAIRPORT reach of thousands of popular DERBYDERBY NOTTINGHAMNOTTINGHAM destinations across the UK, Europe EASTEAST MIDLANDSMIDLANDS and beyond. AIRPORTAIRPORT LOUGHBOROUGHLOUGHBOROUGH CAMPUSCAMPUS Our excellent transport links are a real asset and enable our LEICESTERLEICESTER students to make the most of their free time during their studies. NORWICHNORWICH
We have included indicative prices and travel times to some of our students’ favourite destinations, so you can see how well connected BIRMINGHAMBIRMINGHAM AIRPORTAIRPORT our campuses really are. CAMBRIDGECAMBRIDGE Rail travel from Loughborough LONDONLONDON Leicester From 9min From £4.25 return* LUTONLUTON LONDONLONDON Nottingham From 13min From £6.20 return* AIRPORTAIRPORT STANSTEDSTANSTED Derby From 20min From £7.75 return* AIRPORTAIRPORT London From 1hr 13min From £44.55 return* OXFORDOXFORD Rail travel from London LONDONLONDONAMSTERDAMAMSTERDAM Manchester From 2hr 5min From £41.10 return* CARDIFFCARDIFF CAMPUSCAMPUS Birmingham From 1hr 22min From £13.95 return* LONDONLONDON HEATHROWHEATHROW BRISTOLBRISTOL ** ** Oxford From 1hr 2min From £19.35 return* AIRPORTAIRPORT Cambridge From 50min From £13.30 return* York From 1hr 53min From £69.50 return* BRUSSELSBRUSSELS Brighton From 58min From £13.45 return* GATWICKGATWICK AIRPORTAIRPORT *With a 16-25 railcard. PARISPARIS All prices correct 31/05/2020 – please note that travel prices and times may vary. SOUTHAMPTONSOUTHAMPTON BRIGHTONBRIGHTON Sources: skyscanner.net eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk thetrainline.com
**We offer a free coach service to international students from Heathrow to our Loughborough (East Midlands) campus on arrival.
12 13 LIFE ON OUR LOUGHBOROUGH CAMPUS LIFE ON OUR LOUGHBOROUGH CAMPUS
Campus map 16 Life on our Loughborough student experience 18 Sport at Loughborough 20 Living in Loughborough 22 Loughborough campus Support for Loughborough students 24 Maximising your career prospects 26
Our superb 440-acre single-site campus is among the To find out about life as a student at our largest in the country and is recognised as one of the London campus, see page 28. UK’s best green spaces (Green Flag Awards, 2018-19).
With stunning gardens and peaceful open Home to over 21,500 students and staff from spaces; a rich variety of shops, cafés and more than 130 countries, the campus is both leisure amenities; state-of-the-art teaching inclusive and inspiring – the perfect place to meet and research spaces; and the most advanced people from all over the world and develop your sports facilities in the country, our campus in career in new and exciting ways. Loughborough offers superb facilities for every aspect of university life. Our campus is self-contained and can be easily negotiated on foot or by cycle (there are plenty of lockable storage areas around for your bike). The free* shuttle bus that runs across campus every few minutes is handy for getting around too – especially on rainy days!
RECOGNISED AS ONE OF THE 2ND FOR UNIVERSITY £124 MILLION UK’S BEST GREEN SPACES FACILITIES INVESTED IN GREEN FLAG AWARDS WHATUNI STUDENT FACILITIES OVER THE 2018-19 CHOICE AWARDS 2019 LAST THREE YEARS
14 * 7.30am-6pm (Monday-Friday, term time) 15 CAMPUS MAP CAMPUS MAP
11 1 NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SPORT AND EXERCISE MEDICINE 2 FOREST COURT HALL OF RESIDENCE 3 MAIN ENTRANCE 4 50M SWIMMING POOL 5 HARRY FRENCH HALL OF RESIDENCE 10 6 LOUGHBOROUGH STUDENTS’ UNION 7 GRADUATE HOUSE CAMPUS 8 THE NATIONAL CRICKET CENTRE 9 9 JOHN PHILLIPS HALL OF RESIDENCE 10 UNIVERSITY LIBRARY MAP 11 SCIENCE AND ENTERPRISE PARK 7 8
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“My favourite thing about the University is the community – it’s been great getting to know people across all disciplines.”
Robert PhD student
Loughborough student experience
Our beautiful campus is brought to life by a diverse range of experiences that unite students across the University.
Renowned for its strong sense of LU Arts community, the Loughborough campus Offering a wide variety of creative is a friendly and welcoming environment activities and events, LU Arts is with plenty of opportunities to help you Loughborough’s student-focused find the perfect work-life balance. extra-curricular arts programme. Open to all postgraduate students and Loughborough Students’ Union covering music, creative writing, and With over 170 clubs and societies, social visual and performing arts, there is and support networks for postgraduate something for everyone to enjoy in their students, and opportunities to get spare time, at all ability levels. Events involved in volunteer work, the and activities include evening classes, Students’ Union plays a vital role in the arts and crafts workshops, music Loughborough experience. tuition, open mic nights, screenings, talks and exhibitions. Arts scholarships The Students’ Union is also committed are also available along with an arts to supporting and representing grants fund to finance student-led all students during their time at projects and events. Loughborough. As well as promoting Find out more: lboro.ac.uk/arts health and wellbeing, the Students’ Union offers free independent and impartial advice through LSU Advice. Find out more: lsu.co.uk
1ST FOR STUDENT 2ND IN THE UK FOR EXPERIENCE STUDENTS’ UNION TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION WHATUNI STUDENT STUDENT EXPERIENCE CHOICE AWARDS 2019 SURVEY 2006-2018
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18 19 SPORT AT LOUGHBOROUGH SPORT AT LOUGHBOROUGH
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Loughborough University is renowned as a world leader in sport and, regardless of ability or experience, there is something to suit everyone.
State-of-the-art facilities Get involved Loughborough University houses the country’s For those with a keen interest in sport, largest concentration of world-class facilities there are 60 clubs to choose from. There are across a wide range of sports. They include also opportunities to get involved in teams an indoor athletics centre, an outdoor within the halls of residence and our social stadium, multiple sports halls, all-weather sport programme. pitches, a 50-metre swimming pool, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, and two gyms. Our recreational sports opportunities are perfect for those looking to try something Holywell Fitness Centre is a great place to new. There are over 30 activities to choose get active on your own or with friends and from every week, ranging from indoor cricket includes fitness studios, a sports hall and to UV Zumba and aqua fit to ultimate frisbee. the latest Technogym equipment. Powerbase is one of the country’s largest strength and Our Coach and Volunteer Academy provides conditioning gyms and is designed specifically our students with valuable sport-based to maximise athlete performance. coaching, volunteering and leadership opportunities to enhance their experience Performance programmes and personal development. We offer enhanced high-performance programmes in a range of sports. Those who Throughout the year we also host multiple secure a place in one of our performance elite level sports events and competitions, squads will receive high quality coaching as so you get the opportunity to see some of the well as support in strength and conditioning, world’s best athletes right on our campus. nutrition, physiology, performance analysis, and sports medicine. Para sport We have one of the highest populations of para athletes in the UK, including student athletes and those who use Loughborough as a training base. Para sport is rapidly evolving at Loughborough and there is something for everyone, from recreational and performance sport to research and placement opportunities.
BRITISH UNIVERSITIES BEST UNIVERSITY IN 34 MEDALS FOR AND COLLEGES SPORT THE WORLD FOR SPORTS- LOUGHBOROUGH (BUCS) CHAMPIONS FOR RELATED SUBJECTS ATHLETES – OLYMPIC 40 YEARS RUNNING QS WORLD UNIVERSITY AND PARALYMPIC RANKINGS BY SUBJECT GAMES, RIO 2016 2017-2020 lboro.ac.uk/sport
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Living in Loughborough
Whether you would prefer to live on campus or in Loughborough town, there are plenty of places for you to call home.
Postgraduate accommodation Loughborough town centre We offer three self-catered halls of residence A ten-minute walk from campus or a five-minute for postgraduate students, all located on journey on the local Kinch bus, the town centre campus or close by. Rooms are rented on a is home to a variety of well-known high street 50-week basis and are competitively priced. shops, boutique stores and a large outdoor twice-weekly market. For entertainment, try the • John Phillips is situated in the student eight-screen cinema complex; Loughborough village on campus and is exclusively for Town Hall for theatre, comedy and music; or postgraduates. one of the town’s escape rooms. Places to eat • Forest Court is on the edge of the town include Pizza Express, Nando’s, Starbucks and centre and is rented predominately to plenty of independent outlets. postgraduates. loveloughborough.co.uk • Harry French accommodates a mix of students, with three houses reserved for Living costs postgraduates (one of which offers We estimate a postgraduate student studying two-bedroom flats for small families). in Loughborough would need approximately £12,000 for the academic year to cover costs See our map on page 16 for an indication of for accommodation and other living expenses, where these halls are located. excluding tuition fees.
Privately owned accommodation In order to apply for a visa to study with us, the UK Visas and Immigration office will require you The Student Accommodation Centre to demonstrate that you have at least £1,015* advertises a wide selection of privately owned per month available to cover your maintenance accommodation in Loughborough. Suitable for costs, up to a minimum annual total of £9,135*. single occupants, couples and families, these properties have been inspected and approved by the University. Support and advice Student Accommodation Centre loughboroughstudentpad.co.uk +44 (0)1509 274488 [email protected] For guidance on finding accommodation lboro.ac.uk/accommodation off-campus, please see: lboro.ac.uk/pg/accommodation Student Advice and Support Service Offering free, confidential and impartial advice on housing issues +44 (0)1509 222765 [email protected] 1ST FOR ACCOMMODATION WHATUNI STUDENT CHOICE AWARDS 2019 lboro.ac.uk/pg/accommodation
*Correct at the time of printing. For full details and the latest information on applying for a visa, please see www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa 22 23 SUPPORT FOR LOUGHBOROUGH STUDENTS SUPPORT FOR LOUGHBOROUGH STUDENTS
• Our campus library has an extensive • Our Student Advice and Support Service collection of books, journals and specialist offers free, confidential and impartial advice databases. The library is staffed until 2am on immigration, housing, finance and more. during term time and open 24/7 during revision and exam periods. • Our Disability Office can arrange support for students with a wide range of requirements, • The Mathematics Learning Support Centre including physical disabilities, learning offers support to students who feel they differences, sensory impairments and more. might benefit from additional help with mathematics and statistics. • The Academic Language Support Service offers workshops and resources for students • Our Centre for Faith and Spirituality provides looking to develop their academic writing and support and facilities to students of all faiths study skills, as well as pre-sessional English and backgrounds or none. Facilities include a language courses for international students. Christian chapel and a Muslim prayer room. • Our Mental Health Support Team is available Support for • Graduate House is a dedicated learning, to support students with any mental health teaching and social hub for postgraduate needs and can provide appropriate practical taught and research students. and pastoral support. Loughborough students • The Medical Centre offers doctor and nurse • The University’s Counselling Service offers appointments for students, as well as lifestyle an opportunity to talk and reflect with a checks and advice. professionally trained person. From first-class resources to additional training and one-to-one support, we will provide you with the guidance and tools you need to achieve great things.
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24 25 MAXIMISING YOUR CAREER PROSPECTS MAXIMISING YOUR CAREER PROSPECTS
IN THE UK FOR EMPLOYER-STUDENT Maximising your CONNECTIONS QS GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT career prospects RANKINGS 2020
Gaining a postgraduate qualification at Loughborough is not just about academic achievements – it’s also about developing the right skills and experiences to reach your career goals.
The University’s Careers Network can help Support for researchers you to develop your skills, understand your Whether your aim is to work in academia strengths and explore your career options. or in industry, our careers consultants Our services and resources include: can help to identify your options and provide • one-to-one advice and drop-ins with practical advice and guidance on how best to professional careers consultants market your knowledge, skills and abilities. • workshops on career planning and job hunting Student and graduate enterprise and • guidance and advice from employers business support and alumni Loughborough Enterprise Network (LEN) • links to thousands of job vacancies is here to support you on your business and internships or self-employment journey. We provide • specialist support and advice for valuable opportunities for you to develop international students your skills through events and competitions, • practice job interviews and training, mentoring and funding, available to assessment centres both our students and graduates. Alumni (up • access to information, career planning to five years post-graduation) can apply for tools and further resources via our a place on our accelerator programme, The comprehensive website. Studio. Grow your business while accessing specialist training and one-to-one coaching Careers Network to bring your business ideas to life. [email protected] lboro.ac.uk/careers lboro.ac.uk/students/len lboro.ac.uk/the-studio
OUTSTANDING ENTREPRENEURIAL UNIVERSITY FIVE STARS FOR TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION EMPLOYABILITY AWARDS 2019 QS STARS
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26 27 LIFE IN LONDON LIFE IN LONDON
Life in London
Loughborough University London is an Our partnerships with industry mean our Our location 30 inspiring postgraduate campus located on programmes are led by real-world issues London student experience 32 Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, and genuine industry challenges. Life on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 33 East London. Living in London 34 What’s more, our students learn from Support for London students 36 The campus is part of a vibrant cluster of influential thought leaders, talented Maximising your career prospects 37 innovators and creative makers, known researchers and inspiring academics, collectively as Here East. Bringing together who each offer a unique insight into the To find out about student life in Loughborough, forward thinkers in education, business, latest developments within their sector. please see p14. technology and media, our unique and inspiring location provides a stimulating environment for all students. 28 29 OUR LOCATION OUR LOCATION
Located within a dynamic and vibrant new community in East London, Loughborough University London is at the heart of a rich ecosystem of art, creativity and culture.
Through exciting partnerships and collaborative projects, our students and staff are building strong relationships with the creative community in London, and contributing to innovations in a range of industries.
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30 31 LONDON STUDENT EXPERIENCE LIFE ON QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK
“Being located on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has enabled me to continue my interest in sports volunteering. I am an active volunteer for The Park and a local youth service, Young Hackney.” London student Lindsay MSc Sport Analytics and Technologies experience
West End Regarded as the home of entertainment in London, the West End is always bustling with activity, from widely anticipated film premieres to critically acclaimed plays, musicals and performances. The West End is Life on Queen also famed for its diverse range of restaurants and bars, from exquisite fine dining in Mayfair to authentic Asian cuisine in Chinatown. Elizabeth Olympic Oxford Street If you are looking for high-end fashion and the latest trends, Oxford Street is the place to go. Located just 30 minutes from campus, Oxford Park Street houses all the largest high street retailers, including Topshop, Zara and John Lewis, as well as Selfridges’ original flagship store. Surrounded by a vast array of world-class Westminster Westminster is home to many of the UK’s most iconic attractions, sporting, social and cultural venues, including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. You can reach Westminster in 20 minutes directly from Stratford Loughborough University London is ideally station, which is just a short bus ride from the campus. located at the heart of Queen Elizabeth Camden Town Located 30 minutes from campus in North London, Camden Town is Olympic Park. a fun and alternative area to shop, eat and socialise. Famous for its vibrant street market, the area attracts thousands of visitors looking for unique clothing, art and gifts. Here East Home to Loughborough University London, Here East is a thriving, collaborative community which fuses business, technology, media and education to develop the products and services of the future.
Shopping and entertainment Westfield Stratford City is Europe’s largest urban shopping and leisure OXFORD ST. WEST END centre, with over 250 shops and a growing number of places to eat and drink. Located minutes from the campus, the complex also boasts a 20-screen CAMDEN cinema and futuristic bowling alley. WESTMINSTER Restaurants, bars and cafés Adjacent to the campus is East London’s stylish new social scene, Canalside, which offers a selection of retailers and restaurants for passers-by to eat, shop and relax amidst the narrow boats of the Lee Canal. BEST STUDENT CITY IN THE WORLD QS BEST STUDENT Olympic venues CITIES 2019 Our students have the opportunity to receive exclusive tickets and volunteering opportunities across the park and can also enjoy a discounted gym membership with access to the Copper Box Arena, London Aquatics Centre and more. lboro.ac.uk/pg/london-location
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Living in London
We understand that choosing a place to live for the duration of your studies is an important decision.
We have partnered with Unite Stratford ONE Living in London to offer a number of secure and friendly We estimate the average cost of living for accommodation options close to campus to students in London to be around £15,000 for suit your lifestyle and budget. the academic year. This includes the costs of accommodation and other living expenses, Unite Stratford ONE excluding tuition fees. The UK Visas and Loughborough University has reserved single Immigration office advises London-based en suite rooms and studio apartments near international students to have at least Stratford International Station and Westfield £1,265* per month available to cover their Stratford City shopping centre. A free shuttle living costs, up to a minimum annual total bus is provided. of £11,385*, to be verified at the time of your visa application. Both types of rooms include a private bathroom, study area and large bed, and Student Accommodation Centre plenty of storage space. Studio apartments The Student Accommodation Centre are larger rooms with kitchen facilities and can offer advice on booking a room at are ideal for couples. The rental fee covers Unite Stratford ONE or searching for the full cost of Wi-Fi, electricity, heating, accommodation in London. water and basic contents insurance. +44 (0)1509 274488 Student.com [email protected] Designed to help students find their home away from home, student.com offers a wide Student Advice and Support Service range of rooms that have been built, and The Student Advice and Support Service are managed, specifically for students. They offers free, confidential and impartial provide a variety of accommodation types and advice on understanding your rights and contract lengths to enable students to find responsibilities under a tenancy agreement the right home for them. The website has a and dealing with any problems if they arise. global team of booking experts who speak +44 (0)1509 222765 12 languages and provide 24-hour online [email protected] support alongside a price match promise.
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“I’ve been able to reach out to different companies and gain an insight into their day-to-day operations and challenges. It’s something that most people would never get to do.”
Support for Lauren London students MSc Sport Business and Innovation
The support available across both campuses is what Maximising your makes the Loughborough student experience so special. career prospects
Our dedicated team of support staff are available Student Advice and Support Service to answer questions and offer assistance with Our Student Advice and Support Service offers Loughborough University London provides a variety campus facilities and equipment. They are also free, confidential and impartial advice on topics the first point of call for advice and guidance on such as visas and immigration, housing and of opportunities for you to develop the skills and matters that might affect your studies. finance. You can speak to the team over the phone or arrange a video call. attributes you need to reach your career goals. London Student Support +44 (0)20 3805 1348 Student Advice and Support Service [email protected] +44 (0)1509 222765 [email protected] Throughout the duration of your programme, Collaborative Project partners have included: you will take part in a wide range of activities Student welfare that have been designed to enhance your Our Welfare Team works to support students Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) personal and professional development. with difficulties which impact their studies. Our LSU is here to support, empower and represent Career development is an intrinsic element friendly, professional team provide one-to-one you throughout your student journey. They provide of every postgraduate programme at support and organise learning and assessment free, independent and non-judgemental advice for Loughborough University London. From arrangements to best meet the needs of students going through difficult times with their tasks set by real businesses to organisation- individuals. The welfare team provides support academic experience. based dissertation projects, we will connect and guidance for: you to a wide range of opportunities which Loughborough Students’ Union (London) • health care will enhance your professional skills and [email protected] • mental health support experience. In addition, doctoral students can • counselling undertake a placement. • learning difficulties Centre for Faith and Spirituality Support for entrepreneurs The Centre for Faith and Spirituality is the focus • disability We have developed a flexible package of of religious, spiritual and faith-based activities Collaborative Project • mitigating circumstances. support to ensure that every student has for the University, and works to support students A key feature of many of our taught the chance to realise their entrepreneurial across both campuses. There is a dedicated prayer programmes is the Collaborative Project The Welfare Office ambitions. Whether you are interested in room at the London campus, and pastoral support module, where a cross-section of students +44 (0)20 3805 1351/1303 starting a business, are in the process of available for any student, regardless of their works together to provide a solution to [email protected] launching one, or you would simply like to get religious or spiritual beliefs. a brief put forward by a real business or organisation. Each team will master creative involved, our Future Space team on campus and our connections to London’s start-up Centre for Faith and Spirituality ways to negotiate and solve problems, whilst community will give you the experiences, “Whatever challenges you may +44 (0)1509 223741 acquiring new industry knowledge and commercial awareness. opportunities and insight you are looking for. face along the way, the University [email protected] will be there to support you.”
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36 37 LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOLS AND DEPARTMENTS LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOLS AND DEPARTMENTS INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION
LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOLS AND Aeronautical and Automotive 40 Geography and Environment 104 Engineering Humanities 110 DEPARTMENTS Architecture, Building and 44 Materials 114 Civil Engineering Mathematical Sciences 118 Renowned for its ability to drive real-world change, Business and Economics 52 Mathematics Education Centre 122 Loughborough’s academic community is built on a shared Chemical Engineering 66 commitment to developing ground-breaking knowledge and Mechanical, Electrical and 126 establishing pivotal partnerships within industry. Chemistry 72 Manufacturing Engineering As a postgraduate student here, you will benefit not only from Communication and Media 78 Physics 136 working with world-leading scholars and like-minded peers, but also from access to high quality professional and pastoral Computer Science 86 Politics and International Studies 140 support to help you achieve your ambitions. Creative Arts 92 Social and Policy Studies 144 Design 98 Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences 148
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Olumide Aeronautical and MSc student Automotive Engineering “The teaching experience is really amazing, everything you learn is The Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering TOP 5 IN THE UK applicable to modern and future is an engineering specialist centre for teaching and research. FOR MECHANICAL technology and we also have ENGINEERING (INCLUDING AERONAUTICAL AND lecturers from the industry to Research with impact AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING) show us how knowledge is applied The Department has a strong and expanding research provision THE GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020 in real-world scenarios.” centered on four major research groups. The groups cover a broad range of areas, from the development of new low emissions combustion systems for gas turbine engines through to fundamental investigations into operation of hydrogen powered fuel cells. TOP 10 IN THE UK FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (INCLUDING Partnerships AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING) We have an impressive number of strong strategic partnerships THE TIMES AND SUNDAY within the sector which aim to bridge the gap between academia TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY and industry. The Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre (UTC) GUIDE 2020 in Combustion System Aerothermal Processes and the Caterpillar Innovation and Research Centre (IRC) in engine systems are both situated within the Department. We also have excellent links with a TOP 10 IN THE UK range of other top engineering companies, including BAE Systems, FOR AERONAUTICAL AND MANUFACTURING Bentley, Caterpillar, Cenex, Ford Motor Company, Jaguar Land Rover, ENGINEERING Lotus Group, Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, Mercedes, THE COMPLETE MIRA, Nissan, Rolls-Royce and Red Bull Racing. UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2021
World-class facilities The £14 million state-of-the-art facilities include laboratories, TOP 10 IN THE UK workshops, wind tunnels, a flight simulator and a technical display FOR AERONAUTICAL area with a BAE Systems Hawk aircraft. In addition there is an AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING anechoic chamber; indoor UAV testing; structures testing facilities; THE TIMES AND SUNDAY gas-turbine engines; eight purpose built engine test cells; 6-axis TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY simulator (road and aircraft); chassis dynamometer and numerous GUIDE 2020 instrumented test vehicles. The £17 million STEMLab is adjacent to the Department and offers first-class engineering, science and materials laboratories, forming a truly cutting-edge learning facility. TOP 100 IN THE WORLD FOR ENGINEERING Accreditation (MECHANICAL, Our programmes AERONAUTICAL AND Teaching and research is shaped by industry and partner feedback, MANUFACTURING) ensuring our graduates are prepared for the global job market. In line QS WORLD UNIVERSITY Research opportunities PhD p42 with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) review process, RANKINGS BY SUBJECT 2020 our programme is undergoing reaccreditation to ensure it continues Automotive Engineering MSc p43 to offer professional registration opportunities. Accredited courses provide a fast-track to full chartered status and are often looked upon favourably by employers, thereby improving career prospects.
Equality and diversity in STEM We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working, learning, social and living environment that enables students to achieve their potential and which celebrates and encourages diversity. Our aim is to maximise opportunities for all.
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Research opportunities Our areas of research Taught programmes Connected and autonomous transportation Building on an already internationally recognised PhD: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time research pedigree in control of autonomous vehicles, Automotive Engineering Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or this now extends to tackle the challenges of connected MSc equivalent international qualification in engineering, and autonomous transportation. With technological mathematics or science. advances investigated in in-vehicle systems, vehicle to Full-time length: 1 year vehicle systems and vehicle to infrastructure, improving Part-time length: 3 years Fees: UK: see website International: £24,100 safety, decreasing congestion and increased freedom of movement is our forecasted impact. In the air, Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent international qualification in automotive, Built on a long successful history, our mission is to revolutionising health monitoring, risk analysis and aeronautical, mechanical, or electrical engineering or deliver world-leading excellence in research, providing mitigation, improved swarm/fleet technology and control, a related discipline. Applicants with qualifications translational and transformative technological and exploration to new domains (ie agriculture) and their slightly below with experience in the automotive industry developments essential for aeronautical and automotive challenges give plentiful opportunity for inspired research. will be considered. sector evolution and survival. The department benefits Advanced simulation modelling and from a unique mix of internationally renowned expertise, data-driven engineering Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 along with strong industrial partnerships, contributing to The rapidly changing landscape of automotive technology, its research rich culture. As a new PhD student, you will including electrification, connectivity and a zero physical Programme overview have the opportunity to not only become an independent prototyping ambition provides the exciting challenge Created with industry partners, including Ford and researcher, but to create a support network of life-long of a new comprehensive approach to digital vehicle Jaguar Land Rover, the programme aims to develop peers and develop national and international alliances in engineering. Providing a platform for integrated, your skills and knowledge of the next generation of your chosen research field. hardware-in-the-loop simulation, development of vehicles and prepare you for a career in the fast-paced State-of-the-art research facilities sustainable and reliable digital twins, coupled with the automotive sector. You will have access to MIRA proving The extensive enhancement of the departmental latest AI and data-driven methods form the strategic ground, and use MATLAB, and Simulink software for laboratories in 2020 has ensured that our experimental research direction for digital tools that provide a more technical computation. research capability is state-of-the-art. This includes flexible and ambitious approach for all stages of the Modules a new autonomous systems laboratory with indoor design, product development and manufacturing process. Study areas may include: Autonomous Vehicles, Body unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) testing and extensive Alternative powertrains for transport Engineering, Embedded Software Engineering, Hybrid vehicle instrumentation. There is now an integrated energy reduction and Electric Vehicles, Research Methods, Technical powertrain, propulsion, energy conversion and storage With the surge for greater eco-friendliness, the Computing, Vehicle Aerodynamics, Vehicle Performance laboratory, with whole vehicle hub-dynamometer, new emergence of alternative powertrains is key to the future and an individual research project. electrified powertrain test capability, battery emulation transportation mix. Our research explores the breadth of How you will be assessed and extreme temperature battery testing capabilities. options, with full electrification, hybrid technology, battery You will be assessed by a combination of case studies, Building on our existing world class facilities, these modelling, and hydrogen fuel cells. With the current coursework, interactive tests, group work, laboratory investments are further enriching our internationally predominance in the automotive sector for both personal reports, presentations and a dissertation. recognised research. The newly opened National Centre and public transportation, movements to explore the for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology (NCCAT) design of hybrid, self-generating and super-fast charging How you will study strengthens our world-leading capability to lead systems for electric aircraft provide new and exciting You will study through a range of group work, research excellence in low emission aero gas turbines. opportunities. Maximising the decarbonisation of transport independent study, lectures, practical sessions and Access to the High-Performance Computing centre (HPC in a sustainable way is critical, where degradation workshops, seminars, supervisions and tutorials. The Midlands Plus) gives unparalleled processing and big phenomenon, system health monitoring, integrated programme is taught primarily using semester long data analytical capabilities for computational research. through-life support, infrastructure and economic viability modules, and it requires significant independent work in also pose challenging research agendas. addition to the scheduled contact hours. Net-zero combustion Career prospects One future-proof focus for next generation transportation We are committed to helping you develop the skills is tackling the reduction of emissions. Complex and attributes needed to progress successfully in aerodynamic research on novel gas turbine combustor your chosen career. Sought after by a wide range of designs for future aircraft, through both experimental companies, our graduates are employed by Airbus, and computational studies, is carried out alongside our Cummins, Deloitte, Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls-Royce long-established Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre and Sky. Roles include: Software Engineer, Structural and within the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral training in Dynamics Engineer, Purchase Engineer, and Engineering Future Propulsion and Power, in partnership with Oxford Consultant in Motorsports. and Cambridge. On the automotive side, drag reduction through innovative aerodynamic design, supported by Jaguar Land Rover, and dynamic platooning architectures, coupled with radical developments and research innovations in automotive engine design, lightweight structures and composite materials, combine to create a future vehicle with net-zero emission potential.
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Nafsika Architecture, Building PhD student and Civil Engineering “The encouragement from industry and academic support available to me has enhanced my experience, The School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering 1ST IN THE UK given me insight into new directions my career can FOR BUILDING take me and has provided the right opportunities for is a leading integrated centre for research and teaching THE TIMES AND SUNDAY me to develop and hone valuable skills.” for the built environment. It contains the highest ranked TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY and most research-intensive building energy research GUIDE 2020 group in the UK according to the UK Government’s most recent research assessment (REF, 2014). 3RD IN THE UK FOR BUILDING Research with impact THE COMPLETE We are heavily involved in the UK Collaboratorium for Research UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2021 on Infrastructure and Cities (UKCRIC) and have a world-leading reputation in the development of additive manufacturing methods for construction. 3RD IN THE UK FOR ARCHITECTURE Partnerships THE TIMES AND SUNDAY We have an impressive number of strategic partnerships within the TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020 sector which aim to bridge the gap between academia and industry, with colleagues from industry contributing guest lectures to our teaching programmes. Our graduates secure a range of roles in a diverse set of organisations, including Arup, Atkins, Balfour TOP 100 IN THE WORLD Beatty, Kier Group, Morgan Sindall, Oxfam, Transport for London FOR ARCHITECTURE/ BUILT ENVIRONMENT and WaterAid to name a few. The School is also a corporate affiliate QS WORLD member of the Association of Project Management. RANKINGS 2020
World-class facilities Students benefit from access to state-of-the-art teaching facilities and extensive laboratory space. Our 3,000m2 open-plan laboratory space includes a robotics-based concrete additive manufacturing capability, environmental chambers and structural testing equipment for investigating the properties of building materials, hydraulics laboratories as well as a virtual reality suite.
Accreditation Teaching and research is shaped by industry and partner feedback, which ensures that our graduates are well prepared for Our programmes the ever-changing global jobs market.
Research opportunities PhD p46 Accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Architecture MArch p47 Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) or the Joint Board of Moderators (Institution of Structural Engineers, Construction Management MSc p47 Institution of Civil Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways Construction Project Management MSc p48 and Transportation, Institute of Highway Engineers) facilitates Construction Project Management with Building Information Modelling MSc p48 progression towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status after a period of relevant graduate-level employment. Infrastructure Design and Management MSc p49 Intelligent Transport Systems MSc p49 Equality and diversity in STEM We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working, Low Energy Building Services Engineering MSc p50 learning, social and living environment that enables students to Sustainable Design and Construction MSc p50 achieve their potential and celebrates and encourages diversity. Water Management for Development MSc p51 Our aim is to maximise opportunities for all. Water Engineering for Development MSc p51
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Geotechnics and Geomatics Construction Management Research opportunities Research in this area develops novel engineering Taught programmes solutions for sustainable and resilient infrastructure, MSc and incorporates topics such as slope stability and the Full-time length: 1 year PhD: 3 years full-time; 4 years part-time impact of climate change. Particular areas of interest Architecture Part-time length: 2-5 years Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent include geotechnical infrastructure asset management MArch including Part 2 exemption from international qualification in a related discipline. and the impact of geohazards on the built environment. Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent RIBA qualification Structures and Materials international qualification in a subject related to the Fees: UK: see website International: £24,100 built environment and/or full membership of a relevant Research in this area covers practical and theoretical Full-time length: 2 years professional institution. approaches in the areas of Resilient Infrastructure Part-time length: Not available Our doctoral researchers are based in the Research and Cities, Sustainability and Advancement of Digital Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 Hub, a vibrant hot desking facility that encourages Technologies. This includes greener concretes, international qualification in RIBA Part I and a portfolio collaborative research. An active Hub Committee more efficient structural design solutions, digital submission and interview. Programme overview organises training and social events for all research manufacturing, intelligent automation and methods for Our Construction Management MSc enjoys a great students. Some will also benefit from access to our determining the performance of engineering structures Fees: Please see website for details. heritage, being the longest established in the UK and excellent facilities, including our 3,000m2 of laboratory against blasts, earthquakes, fire and wind. the second oldest in the world. Choosing Loughborough and high performance computing facility. Transport and Urban Planning Programme overview as your study destination will enable you to draw on the All doctoral researchers benefit from the support of This group conducts fundamental, innovative and The MArch Architecture programme brings together wealth of experience and expertise acquired throughout two supervisors with expertise in the selected research policy-relevant research in the areas of Air Transport, the knowledge and skills learnt in our highly esteemed the School’s long history. BArch course with the very latest thinking and area. The Director of Doctoral Programmes provides Autonomous and Intelligent Transport, Passenger As construction projects become more socially and technologies in architecture and urban planning to additional guidance and pastoral support. You will also Transport, and Smart and Sustainable Cities. technically complex in a changing world dominated by be provided with a laptop, technician support, access encourage students to be ambitious and innovative Water Engineering a concern for sustainability and social value, there has to funds for travel and conference attendance. You towards our global future. Research in this area covers Hydrodynamics, Hydrology, been a growing challenge to develop existing and new will attend training courses to support your research The new programme has been designed to meet the Disaster and Risk Management, Water Treatment and expertise in construction management. This programme and professional and personal development, with requirements of a Part 2 qualification in Architecture, in the Development of Sustainable and Resilient Water is designed to develop your knowledge and skills and opportunities to support undergraduate teaching line with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Infrastructure, including Management and Policy. advance your career within the construction industry. through employment as a tutor/laboratory assistant. Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)’s accreditation The programme is accredited by the Royal Institution processes, which will be completed at the time of the of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute Centres for Doctoral Training first graduating cohort, allowing graduates to be exempt Our areas of research of Building (CIOB) and the Joint Board of Moderators Centres for Doctoral Training (CDT) combine PhD from the Part 2 exam. Architecture (Institution of Structural Engineers, Institution of Civil research and an enhanced research training package The newly-refurbished studio and over 3,000 LU-ARC welcomes research proposals on a wide Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways and into a four-year integrated programme. The School square metres of workshop space offer students an breadth of architectural topics, especially around our Transportation, Institute of Highway Engineers). currently participates in two centres: experimental lab to test speculative lines of enquiry as strengths of building structures and materials, digital Modules • EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Water and part the design process. Each student has an allocated fabrication, adaptable architecture, history and theory, Compulsory modules may include: Principles Waste Infrastructure Systems Engineered for workspace which allows cross-fertilisation of ideas for and urbanism and heritage. We also invite practising and Application of Building Information Modelling Resilience (Water-WISER), in partnership with the the formation of a lively, tight-knit creative culture. architects with exciting research agendas to join our (BIM); Research Methods; Principles of Design and University of Leeds and Cranfield University. new practice-based PhD programme. Modules Construction; Principles of Project Management; and a • EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Energy Building Energy Year 1 (work-based learning year) modules may include: research project. Resilience and Built Environment (ERBE), in Design in Practice, Reflective Practice, Contemporary This research group focuses on measurement and Optional modules may include: Design Management; partnership with University College London and Cities and Alternative Practice. modelling to produce healthy, high-quality indoor Sustainability in the Built Environment; Management of Marine and Renewable Energy Ireland (MaREI). Year 2 (based in Loughborough) modules may include: environments with lower energy demand and CO2 Construction Processes; Federated 3D BIM; Strategic emissions. The group work falls into three main sub Research-Led Design, Global Future(s), Climate and Management in Construction; People and Teams; and themes: Building Components, High-Performance Architecture, and a research project. Procurement and Contract Procedure. Building Engineering and Policy Development. How you will be assessed How you will be assessed Construction Management You will be assessed by a combination of essays, reports, You will be assessed by a combination of examination, One of the UK’s longest established research individual and group presentations and installations, coursework and presentations, as well as a dissertation groups specialising in delivering innovative solutions that project-based portfolios, and a dissertation on an on an agreed topic. enhance the construction, operation and maintenance agreed topic. How you will study of complex buildings and infrastructure. This research How you will study You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, includes the performance and well-being of people, You will study through a range of work-based learning, tutorials, independent study, group work, practical building sustainability and building information lectures, workshops, seminars and site visits. sessions, supervision and workshops. modelling. Its sub-themes are Digitisation, Whole Life Value and Asset Management, and Procurement and Career prospects Career prospects Project Delivery. As a new programme, employment opportunities The employment record of the programme is exemplary, will build off the well-established relationships of the with graduates securing employment in the UK and Architecture BArch course with companies such as Aukett overseas. Recent graduates currently hold the following Swanke, UK; Gensler, UK; and Holmes Miller, China. positions: Senior Estimator, Bouygues UK; Digital Engineer, Laing O’Rourke; Senior Consultant, Asite.
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Construction Project Management Construction Project Management Infrastructure Design Intelligent Transport Systems MSc with Building Information and Management MSc Full-time length: 1 year Modelling MSc Full-time length: 1 year Part-time length: 2-5 years Part-time length: 2-5 years MSc Full-time length: 1 year Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Part-time length: 2-5 years Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent international qualification in a relevant subject and/or full Full-time length: 1 year international qualification in mathematics, engineering or membership of a relevant professional institution. Part-time length: 2-5 years Entry requirements: 2:1 honours degree or equivalent computer science and/or full membership of a relevant international qualification in engineering, science or professional institution. Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent mathematics. Other qualifications supplemented with international qualification in a relevant subject and/or full relevant industrial experience will be considered. Fees: Please see website for details. Programme overview membership of a relevant professional institution. Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 The Construction Project Management MSc spans the Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 Programme overview technical and managerial sides of the discipline, while The Intelligent Transport Systems MSc provides you providing a holistic perspective of construction project Programme overview with a comprehensive understanding of how transport Programme overview The Infrastructure Design and Management MSc has processes and the challenge of project management in The Construction Project Management with Building systems, smart futures, data analytics and research complex building and infrastructure projects. been designed to promote multidisciplinary knowledge are combined to reshape infrastructure and transform Information Modelling (BIM) MSc spans the technical and skills to coordinate, plan, manage and monitor Competency in project management has become and managerial sides of the discipline, while providing a vehicles. The world is currently being radically altered design, delivery and operation of civil infrastructure by autonomous, connected and intelligent systems a crucial skill set, with many construction project digital approach to construction project processes and projects. It will provide you with advanced knowledge managers functioning in a strategic and coordinating challenges using digital tools, platforms and underlying that are able to learn, adapt, take decisions and act and skills on new technologies to optimise the design independently of humans. Climate change, increasing role in the delivery of the client’s physical development processes within BIM. and management of infrastructure projects. and investment programme. incomes, urbanisation, poor air quality, a large number The programme is designed to further enhance This is a booming sector with exciting opportunities of traffic fatalities in our cities and an ageing population This programme is accredited by the Royal Institution and develop your project management expertise and and a significant deficit of qualified professionals. are all affecting the world we live in, providing the of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute BIM skills. Modules context that the transport system operates in. of Building (CIOB) and the Joint Board of Moderators The programme is accredited by the Joint Board of Compulsory modules may include: Infrastructure You will be provided with the tools and methods to (Institution of Structural Engineers, Institution of Civil Moderators (Institution of Structural Engineers, Institution Systems; Research Methods; Advanced Design; effectively and efficiently collect, analyse, represent Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways and of Civil Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways and Principles of Project Management; Advanced Methods and apply this new abundance of data to the transport Transportation, Institute of Highway Engineers). Transportation, Institute of Highway Engineers). for Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance and system, to take account of even the smallest changes Modules Modules Real-Case Project Development. to society and to make it truly intelligent, connected Compulsory modules may include Principles and Compulsory modules may include: Research Methods; and autonomous. Application of Business Information Modelling Optional modules may include: Sustainability in the Built Principles of Project Management; Principles and This new programme is seeking accreditation by the (BIM); Research Methods; Principles of Design and Environment; Design Management; Federated Building Application of BIM; Digital Buildings in a Global Design Chartered Institution of Logistics and Transport to Construction; Principles of Project Management; Information Modelling and Disaster Risk Management. Context; Design Management; Federated BIM; ensure it offers professional registration opportunities Design Management; Sustainability and the Built How you will be assessed Building Performance Evaluation and Monitoring; for all graduates. Environment; Management of Construction Processes; and a research dissertation. You will be assessed by a combination of exams, and a research project. coursework, presentations and assignments. Modules Optional modules may include: Management of Compulsory modules may include: Research Methods; Optional modules may include: Strategic Management How you will study Construction Processes and Techniques; Strategic Fundamentals of Intelligent Transport Systems; in Construction; People and Teams; Procurement and You will study through a range of seminars, lectures Management for Construction and Engineering; People Transport Engineering and Modelling; Forecasting, Contract Procedure; and Federated 3D BIM. and independent study. and Teams; Construction Law and Contract Management; AI and Big Data; Simulation and Visualisation; Connected How you will be assessed and Daylight Design and Simulation. Career prospects and Autonomous Transport, Future Mobility Systems; You will be assessed by a combination of examination, How you will be assessed This is a rapidly evolving sector with excellent and Smart Cities and Urban Mobility. coursework and class presentations, as well as a opportunities for well-qualified graduates familiar with You will be assessed by a combination of examination, How you will be assessed dissertation on an agreed topic. the latest methods and technologies. As this is a new coursework and class presentations, as well as a You will be assessed by a combination of examination, programme, graduate destinations are not yet available. How you will study dissertation on an agreed topic. coursework and class presentations, as well as a You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, How you will study This degree is suitable for those interested in research dissertation on an agreed topic. tutorials, workshops, group work, independent study developing contemporary infrastructure design You will study through a range of lectures, workshops, How you will study and practical sessions. seminars, practical sessions, tutorials, group work and and project management skills needed to meet the growing demands placed on professionals in the sector You will study through a range of lectures, workshops, Career prospects independent study. seminars, practical sessions, tutorials, group work and The employment record of the programme is to integrate expertise and knowledge within their Career prospects professional practice. Our graduates may go on to work independent study. exemplary, with graduates securing employment in Graduates of similar programmes currently hold the the UK and overseas. Recent graduates currently for major asset operators or consultancies, in charge of Career prospects following positions: Digital Engineer, Laing O’Rourke; design and maintenance. Graduates of similar programmes currently work for hold the following positions: Graduate Civil Engineer, Design Co-ordinator, Galliford Try; Design Manager, J. Murphy & Sons Ltd; Sub Agent, Barhale Ltd; Design organisations including: Highways England, Atkins, Laing O’Rourke; Project Information Coordinator, Asite; Go Ahead Group, WSP, Tracsis, Transport for London, Manager, Laing O’Rourke; Project Planner, Skanska UK; 4D Engineer, InCo Projects Ltd. Planning Manager, Mace; Site Manager, Balfour Beatty Jacobs and Masabi. Construction Services UK.
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Low Energy Building Sustainable Design and Water Management for Water Engineering for Services Engineering Construction Development Development MSc MSc MSc MSc Full-time length: 1 year Full-time length: 1 year Full-time length: 1 year (distance learning available) Full-time length: 1 year Part-time length: 2-5 years Part-time length: Not available Part-time length: 3-5 years (distance learning only) Part-time length: 3-5 years (distance learning only) Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Entry requirements: A 2:2 honours degree or equivalent Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent international qualification in a relevant subject. international qualification in a relevant subject. international qualification. international qualification in engineering, science or mathematics. Other qualifications supplemented with Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 Fees: FT UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 relevant industrial experience will be considered. PT UK: £9,700 International: £19,950 Programme overview Programme overview Fees: FT UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 The Low Energy Building Services Engineering MSc The Sustainable Design and Construction MSc is Programme overview PT UK: £9,700 International: £19,950 provides a comprehensive understanding of the uniquely dedicated to developing construction managers’ The Water Management for Development MSc is principles and applications of low energy building, digital knowledge and expertise in sustainable practices. designed to develop your career managing water Programme overview twins, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) The programme integrates contemporary construction and environmental sanitation services for low and The Water Engineering for Development MSc is and building services design. This enables graduates management theory and practice with fundamental middle income countries. You will be provided with the designed to establish and develop your career in water to contribute to the future of low energy solutions and and interrelated sustainable design and construction. multidisciplinary knowledge and skills to plan, manage and sanitation engineering for low and middle income artificial intelligence in the built environment. You will benefit from hands-on experience and and monitor water and environmental sanitation services. countries. You will be provided with multidisciplinary Students work with the American Society of Heating, knowledge to deepen your expertise for application Managed by our Water Engineering and Development knowledge and skills to address the changing needs of Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) within the public or private sector. You will also have Centre (WEDC), our programmes are well-established the market. guidelines and also participate in the ASHRAE the additional opportunity to gain the Building Research and held in high regard by practitioners and employers Managed by our Water Engineering and Development Integrated Sustainable Building Design competition. Energy Environmental Assessment Methodology from international development and emergency and Centre (WEDC), our programmes are well-established The programme will also provide you with additional (BREEAM) qualification. national water sector organisations. and held in high regard by practitioners and employers qualifications such as the Building Research Energy Modules This programme is accredited by the Chartered from the national water sector and international Environmental Assessment Methodology (BREEAM) and development agencies. Compulsory modules may include: Digital Buildings Institution of Water and Environmental Management HVAC CPD certificates. in a Global Design Context; Research Methods; (CIWEM) and the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM). This programme is accredited by the Chartered The programme is accredited by the Chartered Principles of Design and Construction; Sustainable Modules Institution of Water and Environmental Management Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and (CIWEM) and the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM). Design and Construction Theories, Principles and Compulsory modules may include: Water and the the Energy Institute (EI), for professional registration as Assessment Tools; Low Energy Building Design; Natural Environment; Management of Village Water Modules a UK Chartered Engineer (CEng). Integrated Sustainable Design and Construction Services; Research Methods, Management and Compulsory modules may include: Water and the Modules Project; Management of Construction Processes Operation of Water Utilities; Management of Water and Natural Environment; Urban and Rural Water Supply Compulsory modules may include: Wellbeing and Indoor and Techniques; and a research dissertation. Environmental Sanitation Services; Household and Engineering; Flood Modelling and Management; Research Environment; Building Thermal Loads and Systems; Optional modules may include: Control and Communal Sanitation Management; Urban Sanitation Methods; Management of Water and Environmental Building Energy Supply Systems and District Energy Commissioning for Low Energy Buildings; Design Management; and a research dissertation. Sanitation Infrastructure; Urban and Rural Sanitation Networks; Electrical Systems: Buildings and Renewable Management; and Federated Building Information Optional modules may include: Disaster Risk Engineering; Groundwater Modelling and Management; Energy; Thermal Modelling and 3D Building Information Modelling. Management; and Humanitarian Water, Sanitation and and a research dissertation. Modelling; Research Methods and a research How you will be assessed Hygiene Promotion. Optional modules may include: Advanced Wastewater dissertation in Building Performance. You will be assessed by a combination of presentations, How you will be assessed Treatment; Disaster Risk Management; and Optional modules may include: Control and Humanitarian Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion. coursework, exams and a dissertation on an agreed topic. You will be assessed by a variety of coursework Commissioning for Low Energy Buildings; Low Energy How you will study assignments and a dissertation on an agreed topic. How you will be assessed Building Design; Design Management; People and You will study through a range of lectures, seminars, You will be assessed by a variety of coursework Teams; and Federated Building Information Modelling. How you will study assignments and a dissertation on an agreed topic. tutorials, group work, independent study, workshops You will study through a range of lectures, seminars How you will be assessed and practical sessions. and independent study. How you will study You will be assessed by a combination of written exams, Career prospects You will study through a range of lectures, seminars coursework, presentations and assignments. Career prospects and independent study. Graduates from similar programmes have gone on Graduates have gone on to work for international How you will study to work in companies including: Arup; Atkins; BAM Non-Governmental Organisations, such as Médecins Career prospects You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, Nuttall Ltd; Balfour Beatty; Kier Group; Morgan Sindall; Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), Oxfam, This programme establishes a career path in the water independent study and practical sessions. Skanska; Transport for London. Save the Children, GOAL and WaterAid, at agencies and sanitation sectors. Graduates often work in Africa Career prospects such as UNICEF or within national governments and and Asia delivering water engineering solutions and Our graduates have gone on to work as graduate and consultancies. establishing environmental sanitation infrastructure. senior engineers for leading engineering companies Roles include Sanitation Technical Manager, Water They join the global community of over 1,000 WEDC including: AECOM; Arup; Atkins; Cundall; Foster & and Sanitation Consultant, Environmental Engineering alumni from over 70 countries who work for UNICEF, Partners; Hoare Lea; Mott McDonald; Pick Everard. Consultant and Civil Engineering Specialist. the World Bank and a variety of national governments Some of these companies offer work placements for and international agencies. students to undertake their research dissertations.
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“Studying at Loughborough has improved my critical thinking skills The School of Business and Economics is committed to JOINT 3RD IN THE UK FOR BUSINESS STUDIES and given me the confidence to developing well-rounded, highly sought-after graduates, THE TIMES AND SUNDAY research and find solutions that may equipped to succeed in today’s global economy. TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020 go against conventional wisdom.” Triple-accredited Consistently ranked as a top 10 UK business school by national league tables, the School is also among a small number of 10TH FOR ECONOMICS business schools in the world to hold AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA AND FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING accreditation. These rankings and accreditations internationally THE TIMES AND SUNDAY validate the quality of education offered, from teaching and TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY research to student support and facilities. We also hold the UK’s GUIDE 2020 Chartered Association of Business Schools’ ‘Small Business Charter’ for our work in enterprise. 5TH FOR BUSINESS AND Outstanding research culture MANAGEMENT STUDIES THE COMPLETE Integral to the School’s philosophy is developing research of the UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2021 highest level that both informs academia and is instrumental in helping shape and influence the wider world. According to the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF), 75% of our business and management research output is considered ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. Our inspiring and supportive academic community enables students and staff to explore the latest challenges confronting businesses and governments today.
Expert teaching Our experiences of working with over 2,000 global corporate partners ensure our programmes are underpinned by the latest best practice and research. Many programmes also offer practical projects, guest lectures and workshops from industry partners, and extracurricular corporate masterclasses. Our students also benefit from being taught by expert academic staff, many of whom have first hand experience in business, finance, management and government policy. Our programmes
Research opportunities PhD p54 Finance MSc p60 Human Resource Management MSc p62 The Loughborough Full-Time MBA p56 Information Management and p62 The Loughborough Executive MBA p56 Business Technology MSc Banking and Finance MSc p57 International Business MSc p63 Business Analytics MSc p57 Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc p63 Business Psychology MSc p58 Management MSc p64 Corporate Finance MSc p58 Marketing MSc p64 Economics and Finance MSc p59 Social Science Research (Business and p65 Finance and Investment MSc p59 Management Studies) MSc Finance and Management MSc p60 Work Psychology MSc p65
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LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOLS AND DEPARTMENTS AND SCHOOLS LOUGHBOROUGH LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOLS AND DEPARTMENTS AND SCHOOLS LOUGHBOROUGH LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOLS AND DEPARTMENTS LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOLS AND DEPARTMENTS BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Taught programmes The Loughborough Executive MBA Banking and Finance Business Analytics MBA MSc MSc
Full-time length: Not available Full-time length: 1 year Full-time length: 1 year The Loughborough Full-Time MBA Part-time length: Up to 4 years (typically 3 years) Part-time length: Not available Part-time length: Not available
MBA Entry requirements: Minimum of five years’ management/ Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Full-time length: 1 year or 2 years with internship professional experience plus a 2:2 honours degree or international qualification in economics, finance, international qualification. Strong quantitative ability Part-time length: Not available equivalent international qualification or membership of an business, management, management science or is required. Degrees in engineering, mathematics, approved Chartered Institute or a Diploma in Management operations research. Applicants from related disciplines physics, economics, and business and management are Entry requirements: Minimum of three years’ Studies. Please see website for full details. may also be considered provided that your degree particularly welcomed. Those without a first degree but management/professional experience plus a 2:2 honours includes at least introductory modules in economics and with substantial work experience may be considered. Fees: UK: £28,800 International: £28,800 degree or equivalent international qualification or an introduction to quantitative subjects such as calculus Please see website for full details. membership of an approved Chartered Institute or a and statistics. Please see website for full details. Diploma in Management Studies. Please see website Programme overview Fees: UK: £14,500 International: £24,650 for full details. Our Executive MBA equips experienced professionals with Fees: UK: £14,500 International: £24,650 the skills to take their career to the next level. We guide Programme overview Fees: UK: £28,800 International: £28,800 you through a transformational experience that enables Programme overview Our Business Analytics MSc equips you with the rigorous you to fulfil your potential. Our Banking and Finance MSc will equip you with the modelling and consulting skills needed to understand, Programme overview You will learn how to manage complex organisational practical skills to understand and model banking and manage and communicate useful insights from big data. Our Full-Time MBA equips you with the skills to take issues, devise creative solutions to real business financial markets, using the toolkit of economics. The programme will enable you to consult with your career to the next level. We guide you through a challenges, get the most out of a team, and how to The programme will enable you to understand how organisations and governments to help them make transformational experience that enables you to fulfil lead and manage innovative change in demanding, the actions of governments, firms, households and your potential. informed strategic business or policy decisions. You will global markets. You will learn alongside experienced financial intermediaries affect national and global be taught by internationally recognised management You will learn how to manage complex organisational high achievers from a range of sectors and share some financial assets such as bond, equities and foreign scientists who work with business, government and issues, devise creative solutions to real business modules with our internationally diverse Full-Time MBA exchange markets. In addition, you will be exposed non-profit organisations. challenges, get the most out of a team and how to students. Specialist pathways exist for those looking to to the theory and practice of bank credit and lending, lead and manage innovative change in demanding, tailor their MBA studies, including a Sports Management as well as financial institution risk management. Our industrial collaborators (including TUI, npower, global markets. BT, IBM, SAS, British Airways, and UK Government pathway for those working in sports organisations, NGOs Modules and sports businesses. departments) help ensure our modules are both Modules Compulsory modules studied may include: Financial practically relevant and academically robust, delivering Compulsory modules may include: Business Economics; Modules Economics; The Financial System; Introduction to Data workshops and guest talks. Accounting and Performance Management; Managing Compulsory modules may include: Personal Analysis; Research Communication for Economists; People; Business Analytics; Strategic Marketing; Decision Effectiveness; Accounting, Financial Management and Applied Financial Econometrics; Banking and The supervised consulting or research project gives you Making for Leaders; Leading Organisations; Managing Economics; Managing People; Strategic Marketing; Financial Markets; Banking and Finance in Practice; the opportunity to apply powerful tools such as data Innovation; Operations Management; Leading Strategic Business Analytics; Decision Making for Leaders; and an economic research project. Optional modules mining, forecasting, optimisation, simulation and decision Change; Business Administration Project and Research Managing Innovation; Operations Management; may include: Economics of Firms and Markets; analysis to a particular area of business or policy. Methods or Work-Based Learning Project and Research Leading the Organisation: Leading People; Leading the Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets; Risk Modules Methods; and Professional Development Sessions. Organisation: Strategy, Governance and Markets; Leading Management and Derivatives; Corporate Finance; Modules studied may include: Skills for Consulting Optional modules may include: Corporate Finance; Global Strategic Change; and Work-Based Learning Project and and International Money and Finance. Projects; Discovery Analytics; Managerial Decision Outsourcing and Offshoring of Services; Information Research Methods, or Sports Management Work-Based Modelling; Managing Big Data; Customer Analytics; Learning Project. How you will be assessed Systems: Strategy and Management; Managing You will be assessed by a combination of group and Logistics Modelling and Operations Analytics; Policy Corporate Reputation; Managing the Global Firm; Project Optional modules may include: Corporate Finance; Global individual coursework, as well as exams. and Strategy Analytics; Process and Programming for Management; Managing Sports Organisations, European Outsourcing and Offshoring of Services; Information Analytics; and an Analytics Project. Summer School in Advanced Management (ESSAM); and How you will study Systems, Strategy and Management; Managing How you will be assessed International Intensive Study Period (additional fees may You will study through a range of lectures, seminars, Corporate Reputation; Managing the Global Firm; Project You will be assessed by coursework and/or exams. apply for this module and for ESSAM). Management; Managing Sports Organisations, European group work, feedback forums, one-to-one sessions Those doing a 45-52 week Professional Internship in Summer School in Advanced Management (ESSAM); and with programme tutors and workshops. How you will study Year 2 will continue the Work-Based Learning Project International Intensive Study Period (additional fees may Career prospects You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, and Research Methods from Year 1. apply for this module and for ESSAM). Our Banking and Finance MSc programme is ideal tutorials, independent study, group work, practical sessions, supervision and workshops. How you will be assessed How you will be assessed for those who wish to pursue a career in banking, You will be assessed by a combination of exams and You will be assessed by a combination of exams and financial services, international financial management Career prospects coursework, both group and individual. coursework, both group and individual. or central banking and financial regulation. Typical graduate destinations include careers as management consultants, business analysts, policy How you will study How you will study analysts, marketing researchers, operations You will study through face-to-face block study and online You will study through face-to-face teaching, seminars, researchers and data scientists. tutorials, independent study, group work, field trips learning. and workshops. Career prospects Career prospects This transformational MBA is ideal for working This internationally-recognised transformational professionals with higher managerial or leadership MBA is ideal for professionals with managerial or ambitions. leadership ambitions.
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Business Psychology Corporate Finance Economics and Finance Finance and Investment MSc MSc MSc MSc
Full-time length: 1 year Full-time length: 1 year Full-time length: 1 year Full-time length: 1 year Part-time length: 2-4 years Part-time length: Not available Part-time length: Not available Part-time length: Not available
Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent international qualification with a substantial business, international qualification in business, accounting, maths, equivalent international qualification in economics, international qualification in business, accounting, maths, management or cognate social science component, physics, engineering, computing, economics or a minor in finance, business, management, management science, physics, engineering, computing, economics or a minor in and evidence of numerical proficiency demonstrated finance. Please see website for full details. operations research or related subjects. Applicants from finance. 2:1 grades are required in quantitative modules. through the study of mathematical or statistical subjects. other disciplines will also be considered provided that Please see website for more details. Fees: UK: £14,500 International: £24,650 Applicants with a 2:2 or from a different discipline may your degree includes at least introductory modules in Fees: UK: £14,500 International: £24,650 be considered with relevant work experience. See website economics and an introduction to quantitative subjects for full details. Programme overview such as calculus and statistics. Please see website for
Our Corporate Finance MSc is an applied master’s full details. Programme overview Fees*: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 programme that will enable you to work in corporate Our Finance and Investment MSc is designed to fast-track finance roles, giving you the tools to evaluate Fees: UK: £14,500 International: £23,850 the careers of graduates from non-finance backgrounds Programme overview corporate finance issues and to improve financial with ambitions to work in investment management, Our Business Psychology MSc programme is accredited management practice. Programme overview investment banking and related sectors. by the Association for Business Psychology. You will be taught by internationally renowned academics Our Economics and Finance MSc will provide you The programme will provide you with the practical tools Taught by experienced researchers and practitioners, who are experts in research and hold advisory roles on with the capability to apply modern macroeconomic, to evaluate issues facing financial market participants you will learn in-depth how to apply the science of government policy and in industry. Research strengths microeconomic and econometric methods in order and to improve the practice of investment and risk psychology to important business issues, including include corporate finance, accounting, financial markets to assess and shape organisational, government and management. It focuses on both the trading and portfolio change management, employee selection and and corporate governance. The programme shares financial policy. management sides of finance and has a substantial focus development, leadership, work motivation, well-being a common first semester with MSc Finance and MSc You will develop the key skills of a professional on investment within core modules. Our Trading Room, and performance. Finance and Investment, before specialising in Corporate economist for careers in banking, government with Thomson Reuters Eikon financial trading software, You will develop skills in critical thinking, consultancy Finance in semesters two and three. (central banking and treasury), international business, enables you to practically apply concepts you have learned and working with organisational stakeholders, The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute consultancy and academia. during the programme. enabling you to operate effectively at all levels within of Management Accountants (CIMA) and offers at least You will study economic theory and policy, the actions This master’s is accredited by the Chartered Institute of organisations. You can complete a research project that six exemptions from CIMA’s professional examinations. of governments, firms, households and intermediaries Management Accountants (CIMA) and offers at least six allows you to apply this knowledge to an organisational Modules in national and global money, bond and foreign exemptions from CIMA’s professional examinations. issue or instead conduct a focused literature review that exchange markets. Compulsory modules may include: Principles of Finance; Modules examines how psychological research and theory may be Financial Markets and Institutions; Financial Reporting You will examine both the microeconomic impacts for Compulsory modules may include: Principles of Finance; applied to a contemporary business problem. and Company Performance; Methods of Financial Data firms and the macroeconomic implications for the global Financial Markets and Institutions; Financial Reporting Modules Analysis; Corporate Finance; International Financial economy and will develop advanced theoretical and and Company Performance; Methods for Financial Modules studied may include: Gathering and Using Management; Financial Statement and Business quantitative skills, as well as valuable transferable skills. Data Analysis; Portfolio Management; Derivatives and Evidence in Work Psychology; Leadership and Valuation; Business Communication for Finance; Modules Risk Management; Financial Statements and Business Performance Management; Employee Engagement, Corporate Governance and Responsibility; Advanced Core modules may include: Financial Economics; Valuation; Business Communication for Finance; Motivation and Voice; Wellbeing and Work; Work Design, Corporate Finance; and Corporate Financial Analysis. Economics of Firms and Markets; Macroeconomic Policy plus three from Financial Trading; Global Investment Organisation Change and Development; Psychological Optional modules may include: Global Financial and Financial Markets; Introduction to Data Analysis; Analysis; Corporate Governance and Responsibility; Assessment in Organisations; Career Development; Markets and the Financial Crisis; Business Economics; Applied Financial Econometrics; Risk Management and and a financial market project. Learning, Development and Knowledge Management; Portfolio Management; and Small Business and Derivatives; Corporate Finance; Financial Economics in Optional modules may include: Global Financial and an Empirical Research Project in Work Psychology Entrepreneurship. Practice; and an economics research project. Markets and the Financial Crisis; Corporate Finance; or a Dissertation in Business Psychology. How you will be assessed Optional modules may include: Banking and Financial International Financial Management; Applied Financial How you will be assessed You will be assessed by coursework and/or exams. Markets; and International Money and Finance. Econometrics; and Business Economics. You will be assessed through group and individual How you will study How you will be assessed coursework. How you will be assessed You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, You will be assessed by coursework and exams. You will be assessed by exams and coursework. How you will study tutorials, independent study, group work, practical How you will study You will study through a range of online learning, sessions, supervision and workshops. How you will study You will study through lectures, seminars, group work, You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, seminars, lectures, tutorials, independent study, Career prospects tutorials, independent study, group work, practical group work and supervision. feedback forums, one-to-one sessions with programme Our Corporate Finance MSc is ideal for graduates tutors and workshops. sessions, supervision and workshops. Career prospects seeking a career in the treasury department of a large Career prospects Career prospects Typical graduate roles for this programme include HR company, the corporate finance team of an investment Our Finance and Investment MSc is ideal for non- consultant and business psychologist, talent acquisition bank, a management consultancy role with a finance Our Economics and Finance MSc is ideal for graduates interested in careers in banking, finance, government, finance graduates who wish to work within investment specialist, regional sales manager, executive assistant, focus or an advisory role with an accounting or management, investment banking and related careers. HR coordinator and associate consultant. professional services company. international organisations, business, management consultancy and economic consultancy. Graduates are highly sought after and work in a wide range of finance roles with many of the major global banks and asset management firms. * subject to University Council approval
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Finance and Management Finance MSc MSc
Full-time length: 1 year Full-time length: 1 year Part-time length: Not available Part-time length: Not available “Loughborough prepares you very well for Entry requirements: An honours degree (good 2:2 of Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent life after studies. There are regular employer 55% or above) or equivalent international qualification in international qualification in business, accounting, maths, presentations on campus and you get to talk to a non-finance discipline. Additional requirements apply. physics, engineering, computing, economics or a minor in Please see website for more details. finance. 2:1 grades are required in quantitative modules. employers about what the job market is like.”
Please see website for more details. Fees: UK: £14,500 International: £24,650 Fees: UK: £14,500 International: £24,650 Programme overview Our Finance and Management MSc programme is Programme overview designed to fast-track the careers of graduates from Our Finance MSc is an applied, broad-based programme non-finance backgrounds who want to pursue a career that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to work in financial management for commercial and non- in a wide range of finance roles. You will learn both how commercial organisations. to evaluate financial issues and to improve the practice Taught by renowned research-active academics, you will of finance. You will gain an understanding of corporate develop an understanding of business and management finance and investment topics, with the option to choose by studying across a range of areas, including marketing, modules specialising in international finance. human resources, accounting, strategic management Our Trading Room, with Thomson Reuters Eikon and, in particular, finance. Your financial knowledge financial trading software, enables you to practically and skills will be further developed within accounting apply concepts you have learned during the programme. and finance modules. The programme is accredited by This master’s is accredited by the Chartered Institute of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Management Accountants (CIMA) and offers at least six (CIMA) and offers at least six exemptions from CIMA’s exemptions from CIMA’s professional examinations. professional examinations. Modules Modules Compulsory modules may include: Principles of Finance; Compulsory modules may include: Foundations of Financial Markets and Institutions; Financial Reporting Corporate Finance; Marketing in the Organisation; and Company Performance; Methods for Financial Data Accounting and Performance Measurement; Human Analysis; Corporate Finance; Portfolio Management; Resource Management; Personal Development for Business Communication for Finance; plus three from Study and Employability; Financial Theory and Corporate Advanced Corporate Finance; Corporate Financial Policy; and International Financial Management. Analysis; Financial Trading; Global Investment Analysis; Optional modules may include: Business Economics; Corporate Governance and Responsibility; and a financial Business Environment Analysis; Performance market project. Appraisal and Stock Valuations; Small Business and Optional modules may include: International Financial Entrepreneurship; Business Forecasting; and Services Management; Financial Statements and Business and Retail Management. Valuation; Derivatives and Risk Management; Global In the summer semester you may complete modules Financial Markets and the Financial Crisis; Business in Current Issues in Finance and Global Strategic Economics; and Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Management, plus one optional module from Financial How you will be assessed Derivatives or Corporate Governance and Responsibility. You will be assessed by coursework and exams. How you will be assessed How you will study You will be assessed by coursework and exams. You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, How you will study tutorials, independent study, group work, practical You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, sessions, supervision and workshops. tutorials, independent study, group work, practical Career prospects sessions, supervision and workshops. Our Finance MSc opens up a wide range of finance Career prospects careers with possible graduate roles including Portfolio Graduates of this programme include Financial Traders, Analyst, Financial Management Trainee, Investment Brokers, Bank Management Trainees, Chartered Banker, Treasury Analyst, Equity Researcher, Corporate Accountants, and Analysts. Finance Associate and Financial Market Trader.
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Human Resource Management Information Management and International Business Logistics and Supply Chain MSc MSc Business Technology Management Full-time length: 1 year MSc Full-time length: 1 year MSc Part-time length: Not available Part-time length: Not available Full-time length: 1 year Full-time length: 1 year Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Part-time length: 2-4 years Entry requirements: An honours degree (good 2:2 of 55% Part-time length: Not available international qualification, ideally with a substantial or above) or equivalent international qualification. Please business, management or cognate social science Entry requirements: An honours degree (good 2:2 of see website for more details. Entry requirements: An honours degree (2:1 or component. Applicants with a 2:2 or from a different 55% or above) or equivalent international qualification, above) or equivalent international qualification. Strong Fees: UK: £14,500 International: £24,650 discipline may be considered with relevant work preferably in a business or information technology-related quantitative background is required. Degrees in subject. Please see website for more details. engineering, mathematics, physics, economics, and experience. Please see website for more details. Programme overview business and management will be particularly welcomed. Fees: UK: £14,500 International: £23,850 Fees: UK: £14,500 International: £23,850 Our International Business MSc is designed to equip Those without a first degree but with substantial work you to work effectively in a range of managerial roles experience may be considered. Please see website for Programme overview Programme overview across national contexts. It offers an exciting year more details.
Our MSc Human Resource Management is approved by Our Information Management and Business Technology studying both theoretical and practical challenges. Fees: UK: £14,500 International: £24,650 the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development MSc has been designed with partners from industry to You will develop an understanding of cross-cultural (CIPD), the professional body for Human Resources, produce graduates who understand the professional, differences, intercultural communication and leadership, Employment Relations and related professions in the managerial and technical dimensions of information internationally distributed collaborations, international Programme overview UK. It is ideal for those interested in developing a career management and business technology. human resource management, and international Successful organisations all around the world depend on effective logistics and supply chain management. in human resource management, personnel or allied The programme will enable you to develop key skills strategy. You will develop practical knowledge of the This programme is ideal for graduates that want to fields of management. that employers value, including managing business global business environment, international business pursue a wide range of rewarding and vitally important relationships, IT systems, data science projects and negotiations, global sourcing models, international Subject to appropriate option choices and professional careers in this area. Taught by internationally recognised information architecture to name a few. It is designed supply chains, global social entrepreneurship and membership, graduates will meet the knowledge experts, this programme will equip you with an in-depth to develop you into a ‘hybrid’ manager who is able digital innovations. You have the option to study requirements for Chartered Membership of the CIPD. understanding of modern logistics and supply-chain to bridge the gap between technical and managerial abroad for a semester or participate in an international systems, as well as strong modelling and analytical The programme is taught by academics with both a perspectives and who is equipped with the technical, virtual team exercise. skills highly sought after by employers. You will learn strong track record in human resource management professional and management knowledge and skills Modules to create, manage and communicate useful insights related research and practitioner HR experience. It needed by employers. focuses on developing critical thinking and analytical Compulsory modules may include: International from ‘big data’ and apply them to help make informed skills alongside more practical skills required for a Teaching is informed by the latest commercial best Business Environment; International and Cross-Cultural decisions in logistics and supply chain operations. career in people management. practice and academic research. You will benefit Management; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Global Highlights of the course include workshops and guest from being taught by information management Outsourcing and Offshoring of Services; Personal talks from industrial collaborators; practical sessions Modules experts and have guest lecturers from industry and Development for Study and Employability; Global to develop hands-on experience of using industry Subjects studied may include People Management and not-for-profit organisations. Strategic Management; and an international company standard software packages such as SAP and SAS; Development, Personal Effectiveness, Business Ethics, and a supervised consulting or research project to Modules project. You may then choose to either study abroad Employee Resourcing, Talent Management, Strategic for a semester or complete compulsory modules apply and practise the skills you have learned. Reward Management, and Research Methods. Modules studied may include: Business Relationship Management; IT Services Management; Collaborative in: Business Environment Analysis; International Modules How you will be assessed Working with Technology; Information Architecture; Business Negotiations; Personal Development for Compulsory modules may include: Logistics System You will be assessed by exams and individual and group Knowledge Management Strategies; Data Science; Study and Employability; plus two optional modules Operations; Discovery Analytics; Managerial Decision coursework assignments, including presentations. Business Models and New Technologies; Leadership from: X-Culture Project; Fintech and Global Markets; Modelling; Skills for Consulting Projects; Supply Chain Global Social Entrepreneurship and CSR; International How you will study and Project Management; and a dissertation. Management; Behavioural Operations Management; Entrepreneurship and Post-Conflict Environments; You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Project. How you will be assessed Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Optional modules may include: Enterprise Resource tutorials, group work and workshops. You will be assessed by group and individual coursework. Enterprise Resource Planning; and Digital Marketing Planning; Customer Analytics; Logistics Modelling and Career prospects How you will study and Social Media. Operations Analytics; Policy and Strategy Analytics; Our Human Resource Management MSc is ideal for You will study through lectures, seminars, group work, How you will be assessed Process and Programming for Analytics. graduates looking to study a CIPD-approved MSc feedback forums, e-learning, one-to-one sessions with You will be assessed by coursework, presentations How you will be assessed to prepare them for a career in human resource tutors and workshops. and exams. You will be assessed by coursework and exams. management, personnel or allied fields of management. Career prospects How you will study How you will study Our recent graduate destinations include Advanced You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, You will study through lectures, seminars, tutorials, Computer Software Group plc (IT Manager), Alliance tutorials, independent study, group work, practical independent study, group work, practical sessions, Boots (Trainee Manager), Amtec Developments sessions and supervision. supervision and workshops. (Project Manager), FESCO (Security Engineer), IBM Client Innovation Centre (Project Finance Analyst) and Career prospects Career prospects Loughborough University (Doctoral Researcher). Our International Business MSc opens up careers in We anticipate that graduates from this programme will business analysis, marketing, international business pursue successful and rewarding careers as logistics negotiations, international trading, management and supply chain managers, analysts, consultants, or consultancy and international business operations. become doctoral researchers.
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Management Marketing Social Science Research (Business Work Psychology MSc MSc MSc and Management Studies) Full-time length: 1 year Full-time length: 1 year MSc Full-time length: 1 year Part-time length: Not available Part-time length: Not available Part-time length: 2-4 years Full-time length: 1 year Entry requirements: An honours degree (good 2:2 of Entry requirements: An honours degree (good 2:2 of Part-time length: 2 years Entry requirements: A British Psychological Society 55% or above) or equivalent international qualification 55% or above) or equivalent international qualification (BPS)-accredited honours degree (2:1 or above) in in a non-business discipline, although those with a in a non-business discipline, although those with a Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Psychology or equivalent international qualification, business degree will be considered. Please see website business degree will be considered. Please see website international qualification in a wide range of subjects. plus evidence of numerical proficiency. Applicants with for more details. for more details. Please see website for more details. a 2:2 and relevant work experience may be considered.
Please see website for more details. Fees: UK: £14,500 International: £24,650 Fees: UK: £14,500 International: £24,650 Fees: UK: £9,700 International: £19,950 Fees*: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 Programme overview Programme overview Programme overview Our Management MSc is designed to create the next Our Marketing MSc will equip you with the marketing Our Social Science Research (Business and Management Programme overview generation of outstanding business managers and knowledge and analytical skills required in commercial Studies) MSc will provide you with a comprehensive Our MSc Work Psychology programme is accredited leaders. Successful modern organisations depend upon and non-commercial organisations. The programme overview of the key methodological and philosophical by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and is managers with a broad business acumen who can make will give you an understanding of effective strategic debates that shape the social sciences and equip only available to students who currently hold a BPS- effective and timely decisions and who are capable of marketing management in a global marketplace, the you with the specialised research tools and skills for accredited undergraduate degree in Psychology. business and management. handling and analysing large volumes of information. techniques used in conducting and analysing market It is especially suited to students who wish to develop a Taught by leading experts who bring the latest research research, and the marketing mix in an international This master’s has a strong emphasis on applying career as an occupational psychologist. Completion of developments into the classroom, this programme context. You will also benefit from a masterclass with qualitative and quantitative skills to tackle research this BPS accredited programme fulfils the requirements will equip you with highly sought-after business and a prominent marketing practitioner. problems, as well as a focus on developing critical of the Stage 1 qualification for those wishing to go on management skills and knowledge. You will learn the There is also the opportunity to study towards the thinking skills. It provides a robust foundation for more to eventually become a HCPC-registered Occupational fundamentals of managing people and organisations Chartered Institute of Marketing’s Level 6 Diploma in advanced academic study or research, whilst sharpening Psychologist. It also opens up careers in personnel, and the wide range of optional modules gives you the Professional Marketing. This is optional and separate the applied research skills of current or aspiring HR and management or as a business consultant (eg flexibility to tailor the programme to suit your individual to the master’s degree. The programme involves an business and management practitioners. selection and assessment, and change management). career aspirations. additional fee and is taught by our training partner The programme is accredited by the Economic and You will receive in-depth training by experienced Modules TMLA, an Accredited Study Centre for the Chartered Social Research Council (ESRC). researchers and practitioners to enable you to apply the Compulsory modules may include: Human Resource Institute of Marketing. Loughborough is part of the CIM Modules science of psychology to a wide range of organisational Management; Accounting and Financial Management; Graduate Gateway, meaning students will be exempt Compulsory modules may include: Philosophy of Social settings to influence important business decisions. Marketing in the Organisation; Operations Management; from taking the exam and will only need to submit two Science; Quantitative Research Methods; Research Modules Personal Development for Study and Employability; written assignments by the end of the programme. Design and Practice; Qualitative Research Methods; Information Systems and Management; Management Modules studied may include: Gathering and Using Modules Specialist Research Methods; and a dissertation. You Evidence in Work Psychology; Leadership and Analysis; and Global Strategic Management. Optional Compulsory modules may include: Human Resource will also study optional modules in a range of advanced modules may include: Business Environment Performance Management; Employee Engagement, Management; Market Research Methods; Marketing research methods. Motivation and Voice; Wellbeing and Work; Work Design, Analysis; International Marketing; Small Business in the Organisation; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; and Entrepreneurship; Business Forecasting; Work How you will be assessed Organisational Change and Development. Psychological Personal Development for Study and Employability; You will be assessed by a combination of exams, Assessment in Organisations; Career Development; Psychology; Enterprise Resource Planning; Global Digital Marketing and Social Media; Making Marketing Logistics and Supply Chain Management; Brand coursework and group work. Learning, Development and Knowledge Management. Work; Strategic Marketing Solutions; and Global Empirical Research Project in Work Psychology. Management; and Marketing Communications. Strategic Management. Optional modules may How you will study How you will be assessed include: International Marketing; Services and Retail You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, How you will be assessed You will be assessed by coursework, presentations Management; Global Logistics and Supply Chain tutorials, independent study, group work, practical You will be assessed through group and individual and exams. Management; Business Environment Analysis; Brand sessions, supervision and workshops. coursework. Management; and Marketing Communications. How you will study Career prospects How you will study You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, How you will be assessed Our Social Science Research (Business and You will study through a range of seminars, tutorials, independent study, group work, practical You will be assessed by exams and coursework. Management Studies) MSc is designed for graduates lectures, tutorials, independent study, group work wishing to pursue a career in academia, practitioners and supervision. sessions, supervision and workshops. How you will study in management and business who wish to develop Career prospects Career prospects You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, and strengthen their applied research skills, or those Our Management MSc will prepare you for a wide tutorials, independent study, group work, practical Typical graduate roles for this programme include wishing to conduct research in non-academic public and consultant work psychologist, trainee organisational range of careers, including management, consultancy, sessions, supervision and workshops. private sector roles, such as think tanks. entrepreneurship or as a functional specialist. psychology consultant, talent development analyst, Career prospects science and analytics consultant, coaching centre Our Marketing MSc is ideal for those interested in co-ordinator, analyst, and behavioural health and careers in marketing and management. It also offers the safety specialist. opportunity to graduate with the Chartered Institute of Marketing’s (CIM) Diploma in Professional Marketing.
* subject to University Council approval
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Our research therefore covers a wide range of topics. Advanced Chemical Engineering Research opportunities For example, we’ve investigated the development of Taught programmes technologies to produce low carbon clean fuels from with Information Technology biomass, water and renewable electricity; we’ve carried PhD: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time and Management out work related to efficient hydrogen production, Advanced Chemical Engineering Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent storage and application via fuel cells for green MSc MSc international qualification in a relevant discipline. transportation; and we’ve looked at the application of Full-time length: 1 year plasma and electrochemical technologies for treatment Full-time length: 1 year Fees: UK: see website International: £24,100 Part-time length: Not available of emerging pollutants in water. As a researcher in Part-time length: Not available this area, you will be concerned about issues such as Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or climate change, drought and energy crisis, and you will Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or Our multidisciplinary research addresses the current equivalent international qualification in engineering or look to find engineering-based solutions to complex equivalent international qualification in engineering or and future challenges facing society through engineering physical sciences. environmental problems. physical sciences. solutions. Our department is a highly active, research Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 intensive community of around 75 academics, Bioengineering and Healthcare Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 This group aims to undertake world-class research that researchers and doctoral students, using our excellent Programme overview facilities to produce world-leading research outputs. leverages the latest developments in synthetic biology, Programme overview This programme addresses recent developments genetic engineering, and stem cell and tissue engineering. Advanced Chemical Engineering addresses recent Benefiting from the expertise and considerable in the global chemical industry by focusing on developments in the global chemical industry in a bid experience of our staff, our thriving community of Bioengineering applies engineering principles of design advancements in information technology and to provide you with a skill set that puts you amongst the postgraduate research students are provided with an and analysis to biological systems and biomedical business management skills. intellectually challenging and rewarding experience. technologies, and provides solutions to tackling global strongest candidates in the field. You will be provided with an in-depth understanding of As a student, you will have the opportunity to not only healthcare challenges, such as antimicrobial resistance This programme has been designed to advance your the IT skills required for advanced chemical processes, become an independent researcher, but also to create and enabling cost-effective production of high-value knowledge in chemical and process engineering whilst increasing your knowledge of entrepreneurship, a lasting network of peers. You will be assigned a drugs. It is a cutting-edge, multidisciplinary subject by focusing on an in-depth understanding of the marketing, risk, and financial management. Also central supervisory team who, together with the Director of that aims to improve human health by bridging the gap fundamentals of key chemical and industrial processes to this programme is the use of advanced modelling and Doctoral Programmes, will provide strong academic between health, medicine, and engineering. and on their application and translation to practice. You will encounter the latest technologies available simulation tools applied to broad engineering areas. and pastoral support. Training and departmental We focus on advancing studies in this area, leading to to the process industries and will be exposed to a This programme is accredited by the IChemE. seminars will help you to develop your skills and you economically viable, sustainable and useful products broad range of crucial operations and optimisation Modules will be expected to present your own research papers. and processes, ranging from antibiotics, cell and gene methods. Exposure to advanced tools and methods is The programme offers advanced modules covering a You will be provided with your own desk and computer therapies, to vaccines, bioremediation and bioenergy. in a shared departmental office with access to library, our key to success. broad range of modern process engineering, technical IT and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. Advanced Manufacturing Modules and management topics. We have a leading reputation for our expertise in The programme offers advanced modules covering a Core study areas may include: Process Simulation and particle technology. Our research in this area focuses broad range of modern process engineering, technical Data Acquisition, Strategic Management and Research Our areas of research on nano-engineering and micro-engineering of and management topics. Methods and Planning. Optional study areas may particles regarding their manufacture, formulation Research by the department focuses on clean include: Clean Energy and Sustainability, Advanced and dispersion, and how they interact to make Study areas may include: Advanced Engineering energy, environment, sustainability, healthcare and Engineering Separations, Interface and Colloid Science, materials, examining how we can improve our way of functional materials, interface structures and Separations; Modelling of Chemical Engineering Systems. Optional study areas will help you tailor Mixing and Downstream Processing. life through advanced engineering solutions. As such, high-performance devices. the programme and may include: Clean Energy and How you will be assessed the department maintains an interest in the following Our research in pharmaceuticals manufacturing Sustainability; Advanced Biochemical Engineering; You will be assessed by a combination of coursework, research topics: focuses on digital design, control and optimization Intensification; Interface and Colloid Science and exams, presentations and a substantial project. Energy and Environmental Engineering of crystallization processes, to produce purified drug Advanced Process Optimisation. Research in this area focuses on ways to efficiently use product particles with targeted properties, such as size How you will study How you will be assessed energy and maintain the environment. Through our distribution and morphology. You will study through a range of group work, You will be assessed by a combination of coursework, research we focus on cleaner, more efficient ways to independent study, lectures and workshops, supervisions We focus on generation and characterisation of exams, presentations and a substantial project. use fossil fuels, look at how we can reduce emissions nano and micro-scale particles for a range of end and tutorials. through catalysis, and examine how we can use users, include the pharmaceutical, catalysis, energy How you will study Career prospects renewable and sustainable resources such as solar, and food sectors. For example, we’ve investigated fluid You will study through a range of group work, independent Typical graduate careers span many industrial and wind, and wave energy through photo-electrochemistry. mixing to look at how nanoparticles are incorporated study, lectures and workshops, supervisions and tutorials. process engineering sectors including chemical, Researchers in this area are on the cutting-edge of into a liquid, we’ve explored the generation and Career prospects biochemical, food, water, energy and pharmaceutical renewable technologies, such as sustainable hydrogen application of nano- and micro-bubbles, and the Graduates can play a key role in developing the industries. Our previous students have gone on to from seawater splitting and advanced fuel cells, and engineering of nanomaterials for fuel cells, batteries technologies that will enhance our health and standard work for a range of international companies including: are continually focusing on key issues relevant to the and supercapacitors. Our research has also examined of living, and may focus on sustainability across a variety BP, Exxon Mobil, GlaxoSmithKline, Petronas and Tata 21st century. electrochemical processes for metal recycling, and of sectors. Our graduates have gone on to work for Steel Europe. nano-structured absorbents for blood purification. companies such as: BP, GSK, Petroplus, and Tata Steel Europe, with roles across the industry including Life cycle analysis is performed to assess the Analytic Chemist, Energy Manager, Mining Engineer, sustainability of the technologies and processes and Quality Manager. we developed.
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Biomedical Engineering Biotechnology MSc MSc
Full-time length: 1 year Full-time length: 1 year Part-time length: Not available Part-time length: Not available
Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent international qualification in engineering. international qualification in engineering.
Fees: Please see website for details. Fees: Please see website for details.
Programme overview Programme overview Building on Loughborough’s excellent reputation and Our MSc in Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary course, successful history of engineering, this multidisciplinary which focuses on applying skills in engineering and programme bridges the gap between health, medicine technology to global biological problems. and engineering, by equipping you with the knowledge Biotechnology is a fast-growing, dynamic sector of the and skills needed to enhance and improve healthcare. bio-economy and this programme has been designed The Biomedical Engineering field is rapidly developing, to further develop your scientific and engineering and Biomedical Engineers work in a range of global knowledge to meet the demand for highly skilled sectors, developing medical and healthcare products scientists within the industry. Upon completion of the and creating technology to help people achieve a better programme, you will be able to apply your engineering quality of life. Biomedical Engineers have contributed to knowledge and skills to biological engineering problems. innovations in healthcare such as: diagnostics, imaging, As a Biotechnologist, you will help to improve the world artificial organs, prosthetics, and biomaterials implants. around us by tackling global issues in bioprocessing, Throughout this programme, you will build on your healthcare, medicine and immunology, for example, existing engineering skills to develop your ability to solve in developing processes to make sustainable products problems in medicine and healthcare, and learn how to such as fuels or foods from biological resources, work on projects with life-changing potential. manufacturing of vaccines and antibiotics, or creating Modules medical and environmental technology solutions to help people achieve a better quality of life. This may also Modules studied may include: Biomedical Imaging, include developing new medicines using DNA technology Biosensors, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering. or improving methods of drug delivery in order to There are also options to study modules covering areas improve healthcare for the population. such as Biofluidics and Biomedical Component Design. How you will be assessed Modules Modules studied may include: Biotechnology and Genetic You will be assessed by a combination of exams, Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Bioinformatics coursework, class presentations and a research project. and Technological Entrepreneurship. There are also How you will study options to study modules covering areas such as Drug You will study through a varied mix of lectures, tutorials, Delivery and Biosensors. independent study, group work, supervision and workshops. How you will be assessed You will be assessed by a combination of exams, Career prospects coursework, class presentations, and a research project. Graduates can play a key role in developing the technologies that will enhance our health and standards How you will study You will study through a varied mix of lectures, tutorials, of living. Their role may involve the development of independent study, group work, supervision and new processes, products, devices or materials in the workshops. biomedical sector. They may also go on to work in a variety of subdivisions of the sector, focusing on areas Career prospects such as biomedical electronics, advanced 3D medical This programme will provide access to a broad range imaging, image-guided and robot assisted surgery, of career opportunities where graduates can play a key “The facilities are top quality and I am able to tissue engineering including bioengineered skin for role in developing the technologies that will enhance volunteer as a laboratory demonstrator, where I get wounds, 3D bioprinting and medical device development. our health and standard of living. Roles may involve the to pass my experience to undergraduate students. development of new processes, products, devices or materials in the biotechnology sector. I also have the opportunity to attend seminars and conferences, which enables me to network with people doing similar work all over the world.”
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“Loughborough has a great record Chemistry of interdisciplinary collaboration between its schools and I’ve had no problem accessing the outstanding facilities found 12TH IN THE UK across its departments, from The Department of Chemistry has an international reputation for teaching and research excellence and FOR CHEMISTRY 3D printer centres to materials THE GUARDIAN is committed to providing high quality training and UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020 characterisation labs.” support for postgraduate students.
We benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, enhanced by the £17M University’s £17 million STEMLab and a £6 million investment STEMLAB in newly refurbished chemistry laboratories. Our research labs FACILITY and study areas enable students to gain first hand experience of the latest techniques in analytical, environmental, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.
Our research is industry relevant and spans a range of areas, including energy markers and detection, crime and security, chemical process technologies, and catalysis and functional molecules.
Our postgraduate students are part of a stimulating and inclusive academic community within the Department. They are regularly engaged in high-profile, high-impact research projects which continue to address real world problems in vital areas such as energy and the environment, defence and security, and health and medicine. Our academic and research staff are nationally and internationally recognised as experts in their fields.
Employability Graduates can expect to develop their careers in the pharmaceutical and food industries, analytical and environmental laboratories, public and regulatory utilities, or industrial laboratories. Recent postgraduate destinations include Pfizer, Reckitt Benckiser, Nova Laboratories, GSK, and ALS Environmental Ltd. Our programmes Equality and diversity in STEM Research opportunities PhD p74 We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working, learning, social and living environment that enables students Analytical and Pharmaceutical Science MSc/PGDip/PGCert p75 to achieve their potential and which celebrates and encourages Analytical Chemistry MSc/PGDip/PGCert p75 diversity. Our aim is to maximise opportunities for all. Pharmaceutical Science and Medicinal Chemistry MSc/PGDip/PGCert p76
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Research opportunities Our areas of research Taught programmes Analytical Chemistry Research is carried out in all areas of chemistry, and we MSc/Diploma/PG Certificate have four main themes in the department: Full-time length: 1 year PhD: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time Energy Analytical and Pharmaceutical Part-time length: 2-5 years Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Research is focused on innovation in the production international qualification in chemistry or a closely related and storage of green energy, electrochemistry and Science Entry requirements: A 2:2 honours degree or equivalent photochemistry. international qualification in chemistry, biochemistry or a discipline. MSc/Diploma/PG Certificate closely related subject. Markers and Detection Fees: UK: see website International: £24,100 Full-time length: 1 year The focus is on the discovery and application of markers Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 Part-time length: 2-5 years of health, vitality and disease. New molecular markers The Department of Chemistry offers popular and provide valuable opportunities for other researchers, Entry requirements: A 2:2 honours degree or Programme overview industry-relevant research opportunities across a as well as different approaches to the management and equivalent international qualification in chemistry, Our Analytical Chemistry MSc is designed to provide range of areas including energy, markers and detection; characterisation of complex situations. biochemistry or a closely related subject. comprehensive training in analytical chemistry and its crime and security; chemical process technologies; Catalysis and Functional Molecules implementation in a variety of fields including biomedical, and catalysis and functional molecules. Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 The research involves the development of new catalytic pharmaceutical, food and environmental analysis. PhD students in the Department are a key part of methods and reaction chemistries to develop novel Programme overview Analytical chemists assess the chemical structure Loughborough’s dynamic postgraduate community. functional molecules with applications in health and Our Analytical and Pharmaceutical Science MSc is a and nature of substances. Their skills are needed for Students are encouraged to participate in conferences materials science. popular and industry-relevant programme designed for a variety of purposes including drug development, and present their research in order to widen their Crime and Security graduates in chemistry or closely related disciplines forensic analysis and toxicology. Analytical chemists perspective and grow their research network. This research addresses a wide range of societal who wish to contribute to drug development and analysis, can specialise in areas as varied as toxicology, Supporting you issues, including the development of new reagents and a process which requires multidisciplinary skills. pharmaceuticals and forensics. You will have at least two academic supervisors who analytical methods for forensic fingerprint imaging and The programme comprises a broad range of The programme comprises a broad range of will guide you in your research. We provide training biofluid analysis; chemical, biological and radiological modules covering the major aspects of analytical and modules covering all the major analytical techniques, courses on research methods, safety, use of (CBRN) agent screening and stand-off threat detection pharmaceutical chemistry, complemented by studies in complemented by studies in transferable and instrumentation and IT, and we also offer a regular in airports and other vulnerable locations. transferable and professional skills. professional skills, and with the option to study aspects programme of seminars from visiting lecturers. As part of the School of Science, staff and PhD of medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry if desired. Our research students attend group meetings and You will be taught via a combination of self-learning and students may also contribute to our interdisciplinary Modules conferences and can gain practical experience of short courses with practical laboratory sessions and research centres: Compulsory modules may include: Research Methods; teaching undergraduate students, as well as having formal assessment by coursework and examination. Separation Techniques; Mass Spectrometry and opportunities to undertake research placements. • Centre for Imaging Science Modules • Centre for the Science of Materials Associated Techniques; Spectroscopy and Structural Compulsory modules may include: Research Methods; How to apply • Centre for Geometry and Applications Analysis; Professional Skills and Dissertation; and a Separation Techniques; Pharmacokinetics and Drug Projects which have funding attached are advertised • Centre for Analytical Science research project. on our online prospectus. For self-funded projects Metabolism; Spectroscopy and Structural Analysis; and • Interdisciplinary Centre for Mathematical Modelling Optional modules may include: Pharmacokinetics or those funded by third-party sponsors, you do not Professional Skills. You will also conduct a Research • Interdisciplinary Science Centre from Laboratory to and Drug Metabolism; Drug Targets, Drug Design need to submit a detailed research proposal with Training Project based either on a placement in industry Fabrication (Lab2Fab) and Drug Synthesis; Sensors; and Innovations in your application, but you should indicate which area or with a research group in the Chemistry Department. Analytical Science. of research you wish to pursue and/or names of staff Optional modules may include: Mass Spectrometry members you are keen to work with. Centres for Doctoral Training and Associated Techniques; Drug Targets, Drug Design How you will be assessed Centres for Doctoral Training (CDT) integrate PhD and Drug Synthesis; Sensors; Innovations in Analytical You will be assessed by a combination of exams, research and an enhanced research training package Science; and Innovations in Medicinal Chemistry. coursework and class presentations, as well as a dissertation on an agreed topic. into a four-year integrated programme. The Department How you will be assessed of Chemistry is part of the new EPSRC Centre for You will be assessed by a combination of exams, How you will study Sustainable Hydrogen (SusHY) in partnership with coursework and class presentations, as well as a You will study through a range of lectures, seminars, Nottingham, Birmingham and Ulster. dissertation on an agreed topic. tutorials and practical sessions, allowing you to gain experience in nanopore technologies, separation science How you will study and the latest techniques in mass spectrometry. You will study through a range of lecturers, seminars, practical sessions, tutorials and group work. Career prospects Recent graduate destinations include Novartis Career prospects (Bioanalytical Scientist), Sanofi Genzyme (Analytical Recent graduate destinations include Alliance Chemist) and PhD projects in medical breath Boots (Process Technologist), GlaxoSmithKline analysis and novel energy applications at (Analytical Scientist), Nemaura Pharma Ltd Loughborough University. (Development Scientist), and Quotient Clinical (Manufacturing Scientist).
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Pharmaceutical Science and Taught programmes Medicinal Chemistry MSc/Diploma/PG Certificate
Full-time length: 1 year “I chose Loughborough because it’s consistently Part-time length: 2-5 years a top 10 UK university and for its research Entry requirements: A 2:2 honours degree or equivalent reputation and student support.” international qualification in chemistry, biochemistry or a closely related subject.
Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450
Programme overview Our Pharmaceutical Science and Medicinal Chemistry MSc will provide you with training in pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, drug synthesis, and methods to identify potential drug targets and drug candidates, and to assess the biological activities of drug compounds. The programme focuses on the biochemistry, pharmacology, design, analysis and delivery of pharmaceutical substances, including the development of safe and effective drugs. You will benefit from our state-of-the-art laboratories and enjoy access to a broad range of scientific instrumentation including 400 MHz, 500 MHz, solid- state and benchtop NMR spectrometers; single crystal and powder X-ray; a high resolution inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometer; GC-MS and linear ion trap LC-mass spectrometers; ion mobility spectrometers; gas and liquid chromatographs; and tunable nanopore sensors. Modules Compulsory modules may include: Research Methods; Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism; Drug Targets, Drug Design and Drug Synthesis; Spectroscopy and Structural Analysis; Professional Skills and Dissertation; and a research project. Optional modules may include: Separation Techniques; Mass Spectrometry and Associated Techniques; Innovations in Analytical Science; and Innovations in Medicinal Chemistry. How you will be assessed You will be assessed by a combination of exams, coursework and class presentations, as well as a dissertation on an agreed topic. How you will study You will study through a range of lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical sessions enabling you to gain experience in drug synthesis, binding assays and pharmacokinetics. Career prospects Recent graduate destinations include 3M (Analyst), Leading Edge – Brunei (Marketing Executive) and Pfizer (Materials Scientist).
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Research opportunities Our areas of research Taught programmes Global Media and Cultural Communication and Media Studies Industries This group uses multidisciplinary approaches to analyse media and the communications industries and to provide MA PhD: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time advice to practitioners and policy makers. Comparative Digital Media and Society Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Full-time length: 1 year perspectives feature strongly in much of its work and MA international qualification in a related subject. Part-time length: Not available members are internationally renowned for their research Full-time length: 1 year Fees: UK: see website International: £18,100 and publications. Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Part-time length: Not available Social Psychology international qualification in the social sciences or Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent humanities. Based within the School of Social Sciences and This group is internationally renowned for its research on international qualification in a wide range of subjects. Humanities, Communication and Media comprises the language and social interaction across a range of everyday Fees: UK: £9,700 International: £19,950 disciplines of communication and media studies, and and institutional contexts, and on social identities, groups Fees: UK: £9,700 International: £19,950 social psychology/language and social interaction. and processes. Leaders in the areas of conversation Programme overview All of our academic staff are active researchers, analysis, discursive psychology, and political psychology, Programme overview Global media and cultural industries are important working within and across disciplinary boundaries. the group publish widely on topics such as prejudice, Our Digital Media and Society MA offers a comprehensive sources of employment and economic growth The School is home to 130 postgraduates working identity, children and families, and communication in understanding of current developments in digital media internationally. This MA programme focuses on the closely with 100 specialist supervisors who are located professional and clinical contexts. The internationally and their wider social significance. development of these global industries and the role that in one of five main research areas: renowned Discourse and Rhetoric Group brings together states play in governing them. It also explores the impact The programme is designed to provide you with an social psychology staff and postgraduate students who are that digitalization has had on various media sectors, • Communication and Media in-depth understanding of current thinking and debates interested in the use of language in society. including film, television, advertising and publishing, as • Geography and Environment on the integral role of digital media in contemporary well as the growing power of the major digital platforms. • Humanities Centre for Research in Communication and life. It is delivered by a diverse interdisciplinary team These processes are used to highlight the importance of • Politics and International Studies Culture (CRCC) with a strong profile in digital culture, media, sociology, issues such as copyright, privacy, user-generated content • Social and Policy Studies. Comprises the world-leading Discourse and Rhetoric anthropology and communication studies. Group (DARG) and Culture and Media Analysis Research and regulation to media companies around the world. Renowned for the breadth of our research, we range As part of the dissertation module, visiting speakers Group (CAMARG) involving staff from across the School. The programme draws on the considerable expertise across interpersonal and small-group communication, from across the media and creative industries will give Their influential research has real world impact through in transnational and comparative research, as well as social media, political communication, media education, guest lectures, providing insights into the sector. mainstream communications – including digital and their engagement with private and public-sector expertise in the political economy of communication from online and the analysis of communicative work, such as organisations. Key areas of research expertise include Modules our Centre for Research in Communication and Culture. discourse and interaction; political communication; tourism, popular music and memory. Compulsory modules may include: Researching Modules media, memory and history; culture, politics and Communication; Understanding Modern Media; Digital Compulsory modules may include: Researching Our core research themes within Communication and economy; nations and migrations; and social, political Cultures; Digital Economies; Key Debates in Digital Communication; Media and Cultural Industries; Media are all regarded as world-leading (REF 2014). and cultural theory. Media and Society; and a dissertation. We use a diversity of methods for data gathering Understanding Modern Media; Media and Cultural and analysis and work with a variety of partners, The Online Civic Culture Centre Optional modules may include: Media and Cultural Work; Key Debates in Media and Cultural Industries; including the BBC, the police, NSPCC and the Electoral This centre applies cutting-edge concepts and methods Industries; Politics of Representation; Marketing Politics; and a dissertation. Introduction to Strategic Communication; Social Media Commission as well as our international collaborators, from social science and information science to understand Optional modules may include: Digital Economies; and Political Communication; Media and Cultural to deliver fundamental and applied research of the role of social media in shaping our civic culture. It The Politics of Representation; Marketing Politics; Work; and Data Power and Democracy (dependent on exceptional quality. features a team of academic supervisors drawn from Introduction to Strategic Communication; Social availability and timetabling constraints). the disciplines of communication, information science, Media and Political Communication; Data Power and social psychology and sociology. Interdisciplinary teams of How you will be assessed Democracy; Political Psychology; Digital Cultures; and researchers and PhD students work together on issues of You will be assessed by a combination of coursework Cultural Memory and Heritage Industries (dependent on misinformation, disinformation and the rise of hate speech and group work. availability and timetabling constraints). and incivility online. How you will study How you will be assessed You will study through seminars, lectures, tutorials, You will be assessed by a combination of coursework Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) independent study, group work, supervision and and group work. The Department of Communication and Media is proud workshops. How you will study to be part of the ESRC Midlands Graduate School DTP Career prospects You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, in partnership with Warwick, Nottingham, Birmingham, Graduate destination data is not yet available for this tutorials, independent study and group work. Aston and Leicester. Established in 2016, The Midlands programme. However, this degree is suitable for those Graduate School is an accredited Economic and Social Career prospects interested in working in the following sectors; public Research Council (ESRC) Doctoral Training Partnership. Recent graduates have gone on to work for ADVENTI relations and marketing, government and corporate The DTP awards annually several postgraduate Communication, Bloomberg Businessweek China, Fujian research, digital media campaigns, branding, creative studentships across its various pathways and institutions. Broadcasting & TV Network Group, Brightwire News, and cultural industries. and Lane Crawford Ltd. Graduate job titles include Marketing Coordinator, Media Coordinator, Reporter, Writer, Editor on New Media, and Multi-screen Interactive Editor.
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Media and Cultural Analysis Media History Social Media and Political Social Science Research MA MA Communication (Communication and Media) Full-time length: 1 year Full-time length: 1 year MA MSc Part-time length: Not available Part-time length: Not available Full-time length: 1 year Full-time length: 1 year Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Part-time length: Not available Part-time length: 2 years international qualification in the social sciences or international qualification in the social sciences or humanities. Applicants with appropriate professional humanities. Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent international qualification in the social sciences or international qualification in a wide range of subjects. expertise will also be considered. Fees: UK: £9,700 International: £19,950 humanities. Fees: UK: £9,700 International: £19,950 Fees: UK: £9,700 International: £19,950 Fees: UK: £9,700 International: £19,950 Programme overview Programme overview The Media History MA is an innovative new programme Programme overview This MA programme provides a critical introduction that provides an understanding and appreciation of the Programme overview Our Social Science Research (Communication and to key areas of media and cultural analysis. The core history, role and influence of media, communication and Our Social Media and Political Communication MA is Media) MSc is designed for students interested in an exciting and unique programme which will give you modules address three major concerns: the role of the cultural processes and institutions. A key focus is on pursuing a research career in communication and media advanced knowledge of how social media shapes the media in everyday social life and in the public domain; the various challenges and changes that have shaped in both academia and industry and is accredited by the exercise of political power in today’s turbulent world. how the media construct and communicate meaning; the development of media including the press, cinema, Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). and the ways in which the media are involved in and photography, broadcasting and digital platforms. The The digital age has produced some of the most The programme provides an opportunity to develop contribute to the distribution of power in social life. degree also provides an introduction to the evolution remarkable developments in modern history. The specialised research methods skills in communication Arab Spring, Occupy, Brexit, the #MeToo movement, The programme is specifically concerned about how of various cases and controversies relating to the and media in an internationally renowned department, economic, political and cultural impact and significance the election of Donald Trump, the growth of online as well as a comprehensive overview of the key these issues play out in an international context. You misinformation and automated propaganda, debates will benefit from a bespoke package of study skills of these phenomena. methodological and philosophical debates that currently over online “filter bubbles” and fake news, mass shape the social sciences. support that we have designed in collaboration with the The degree introduces debates relating to the scope, microtargeting of political messages, and concerns Academic Language Support Service. This is run through methods and trajectory of cultural media history about the growing power of social media platforms, Modules the dissertation module in the first term. It supports through analysis of classic texts and consideration of algorithms and big data over the lives of citizens. Compulsory modules studied may include: Philosophy you in using and interpreting academic literature, more contemporary perspectives. Different modules of Social Science; Quantitative Research Methods; On this innovative programme you will conduct referencing, critical thinking and developing your own interrogate the social, cultural and political ramifications Research Design and Practice; Qualitative Research advanced, in-depth analysis of the complex relationships writing style. of developments in media history from the mid-nineteenth Methods; Specialist Research Methods: Production and between social media, political influence and power. You century to the present. Modules will explore the consequences for democracy by critically Reception; and a dissertation. Compulsory modules studied may include: Media and Modules examining how social media shapes citizens’ knowledge, Optional modules may include: Doing Research with Cultural Industries; Researching Communication; Compulsory modules studied may include: Key participation and empowerment. Young People in their Social-Spatial Contexts; Advanced Politics of Representation; Understanding Modern Debates in Media History; Dissertation in Media Modules Content Analysis; Methodological Advances in Applied Media; Key Debates in Media and Cultural Analysis; History; The Media in Modern and Contemporary Compulsory modules may include: Social Media and Ethnography; and Applied Conversation Analysis. and a dissertation. History; Understanding Modern Media; Researching Political Communication; Data, Power, and Democracy; How you will be assessed Optional modules may include: Digital Economies; Communications 1: Media Users and Cultural Marketing Politics; Key Debates in Social Media and You will be assessed by a combination of coursework and Marketing Politics; Introduction to Strategic Institutions; Cultural Memory and the Heritage Political Communication; Researching Communication; group work. Communication; Social Media and Political Industries; Researching Communications 2: texts and and a dissertation. How you will study Communication; Data Power and Democracy; Political digital platforms. Optional modules may include: Political Psychology; You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, Psychology; Media and Cultural Work; Digital Cultures; Optional modules may include: Media and Cultural Digital Economies; Understanding Modern Media; practical sessions and workshops. and Cultural Memory and Heritage Industries (dependent Industries: political economy and public policy; Introduction to Strategic Communication; Cultural on availability and timetabling constraints). Digital Economies; Marketing Politics; Politics of Memory and the Heritage Industries; Media and Career prospects Graduate destination data is not yet available for this How you will be assessed Representation; Global Communications; Media and Cultural Industries; Digital Cultures; The Politics of Cultural Work: inequality and discrimination in the programme. However, this degree is suitable for You will be assessed by a combination of coursework Representation; and Media and Cultural Work (dependent creative industries; Digital Cultures. those interested in a career in; corporate or government and group work. on availability and timetabling constraints). research, data analysis, market research, advocacy How you will be assessed How you will be assessed How you will study or academia. You will be assessed through a combination of You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, You will be assessed by coursework and a dissertation. coursework, group work, presentations and a tutorials, independent study, group work and workshops. How you will study dissertation. Career prospects You will study through seminars, lectures, group work, Recent graduates have gone on to work for Viacom, How you will study practical sessions, projects, social media campaign You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, China Daily, Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation, Shanghai design and simulation, supervision and workshops. practical sessions and workshops. Media Group, KMPG, QS Intelligence Unit, Xinhua News Career prospects Agency and Hakka TV. Career prospects This course is ideal if you want to build a career in Graduate job titles include Media Producer, Journalist, As this programme is new, graduate destination data is advocacy, campaign management, digital engagement, political communication consultancy, journalism, News Centre Video Director, Reporter, and Marketing not yet available. However, key transferable skills gained government communication, policy analysis, digital Communication Manager. from this programme will be ideal for students wishing to work in the media and related fields. advertising, marketing and public relations, or political research, to name but a few.
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Strategic Communication MA
Full-time length: 1 year Part-time length: Not available
Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent international qualification in the social sciences or humanities.
Fees: UK: £9,700 International: £19,950
Programme overview The Strategic Communication MA is designed to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the uses, and abuses, of communication by a range of government, corporate and third sector organisations. Throughout the programme there will be a particular focus on how different organisations develop and realise key strategies in the communication of not only products and ideas but also places and experiences. Of particular interest will be changes in these communication practices as a result of both digitalisation and globalisation and there will be opportunities to engage with theoretical approaches, as well as practical examples and case studies from around the world. You will examine both historical and contemporary campaigns, events and media platforms looking at the work of different stakeholders and how they have used various strategies and technologies to communicate key messages. Modules Compulsory modules studied may include: Introduction to Strategic Communication; Researching Communication; Understanding Modern Media; Key Debates in Strategic Communication; and a dissertation. Optional modules may include: Data, Power and Democracy; Political Psychology; Digital Cultures; Marketing Politics; Media and Cultural Industries; Digital Economies; Social Media and Political Communication; The Politics of Representation; Media and Cultural Work; and Cultural Memory and the Heritage Industries (dependent on availability and timetabling constraints). How you will be assessed You will be assessed through a combination of essays, reports, individual and groups presentations and a dissertation. How you will study You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, practical sessions and workshops. Career prospects “There are chances to communicate with The MA Strategic Communication will provide an people from different cultural backgrounds, excellent platform for those looking to build a career which is what I enjoyed the most. I also like the in the following areas; advertising, marketing, public relations, advocacy, campaign management, place challenges that my programme offers me.” branding and market research.
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Shulin Computer Science MSc Advanced Computer Science
“My postgraduate studies have allowed me to focus on topics that interest me, like artificial intelligence The Department of Computer Science is committed to TOP 10 IN THE UK and network security.” FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE delivering inspiring teaching and cutting-edge research at AND INFORMATION the forefront of technological innovation. SYSTEMS THE GUARDIAN Founded in 1974, the Department of Computer Science is one of the UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020 most well-established university computing departments in the UK with a long track record of developing skilled and highly employable graduates, as well as a reputation for cutting-edge research and 75% OF RESEARCH RATED industry engagement. ‘INTERNATIONALLY As a postgraduate student within the Department you will benefit from RECOGNISED’ OR HIGHER 24-hour exclusive access to state-of-the-art computer labs, including a REF 2014 dedicated MSc laboratory, operated by a team of systems specialists. The Department boasts excellent facilities including five general computer labs, specialist labs for robotics, networking, HCI and imaging technology, seminar and study rooms. Visual Paradigm supports Loughborough University with the use of UML tools, BPMN tools and agile story mapping tools. Our postgraduate programmes have been developed in collaboration with a number of national and international partners to ensure they meet the needs of industry and provide students with the latest knowledge and skills sought by employers. Industry partners not only inform the curriculum but also shape the way research and projects are conducted. Organisations such as BAE Systems, Jennic, Arqiva, Sure, Advantica, Toyota, Sensinode, Rolls-Royce and DSTL (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) have collaborated with the Department to develop new ideas and solve the challenges facing industry today.
Excellent career prospects Graduates from the Department have entered a diverse range of organisations, including Atos, British Sugar, Nomura, Sophos, PwC and Our programmes Bombardier Transportation, taking on roles in network engineering, systems engineering, software development and programming. Research opportunities PhD p88 Research with impact Advanced Computer Science MSc p89 The Department’s research continues to have a positive impact in Artificial Intelligence MSc p89 such diverse areas as computer networks, multimedia, logistics, Data Science MSc p90 healthcare, the emergency services, transport, surveillance and the environment, amongst others.
Equality and diversity in STEM The School of Science is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working, learning, social and living environment that enables students to achieve their potential and which celebrates and encourages diversity. Our aim is to maximise opportunities for all.
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Research opportunities Our areas of research Taught programmes Artificial Intelligence Vision, AI, Autonomous and Human-Centred MSc Systems (VAAH) PhD: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time This research theme focuses on both theoretical and Advanced Computer Science Full-time length: 1 year Integrated PhD: 4 years full-time application aspects in artificial intelligence, computer Part-time length: Not available
vision, robotics and autonomous systems, machine MSc Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Entry requirements: A 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent learning, bio-inspired AI, pattern recognition, embedded international qualification) in computer science or a international qualification or equivalent experience in an intelligence, image processing, as well as HCI and Full-time length: 1 year area related to computer science. Part-time length: Not available related discipline which includes programming. human-factors. We collaborate extensively with industry Fees: UK: see website International: £24,100 to ensure the relevance of its research. We have a very Entry requirements: A 2:2 honours degree or equivalent Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 good track record of attracting funding from EPSRC, international qualification in computer science or a Newton Fund, Innovate UK, EU, Home Office, NHS and related discipline which includes basic programming Programme overview Our postgraduate students join a talented research UK industry. Our research has been successfully applied and networking. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the world community that continues to make a valuable to a variety of real-world domains which include: service and the advances being made in this fast-paced field of contribution to the rapidly developing computer robots, agricultural robots, driverless vehicles, UAVs, Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 computer science creates a demand for highly skilled science sector, particularly in areas such as wireless underwater robots, human motion analysis, medical individuals possessing the skills and knowledge with communications, multimedia, logistics, healthcare, imaging, security and surveillance, sports, environment Programme overview which our MSc programme is designed to equip you. the emergency services, transport, surveillance and Our Advanced Computer Science MSc has been monitoring, ambient assisted living, risk and safety Drawing on the Department’s research strength, our the environment. developed with input from UK and international assessment, commodity trading, and manufacturing. MSc Artificial Intelligence will appeal to students organisations to equip students with the cutting-edge Supporting you seeking to build on a first degree in Computer Science Networks and Systems (NetSys) practical skills sought by employers. You will receive academic and pastoral support from two Theories and technologies in networking, sensing, by specialising in the quickly evolving fields of AI, data supervisors and the Director of Doctoral Programmes. control and communication play important roles in The fast-paced field of computer science – and the mining and machine learning – areas that are already The Department also offers a regular, varied programme the modern world and are expected to remain of great needs of industries and organisations that are driven having a profound impact in everything from business of seminars with both internal and external speakers, significance in the future. Our research focuses on all by technological development – creates a demand for and finance to health and the environment. organised social activities and opportunities for research aspects of networking and communicating systems, and highly skilled individuals possessing the advanced skills training and networking. You will also have access skills and knowledge with which our MSc programme Modules addresses specific issues related to the internet and Modules may include: Programming for Specialist to a workstation, online access to many international is designed to equip you. Developed with input from UK control, wireless sensor networks, network performance Applications; Robotics and Intelligent Systems; Artificial journals, access to funds for conference attendance and and international organisations, ensuring commercial modelling and measurement, performance evaluation Intelligence; Data Mining; Computer Vision; Applied consumables, and access to library and IT services. relevance, and drawing on the Department’s research with Quality of Service (QoS) constraints and application Machine Learning; and an AI research project. How to apply performance investigation. Work ranges from the strengths, the Advanced Computer Science MSc will Projects which have funding attached (eg through underlying mathematical theory to practical creation and appeal to students seeking to build on a first degree How you will be assessed research councils, university funding or industry operation of networked systems. Research strengths in Computer Science or a comparable discipline You will be assessed by a combination of exams, sponsorship) are advertised on our online prospectus include internet control, wireless sensor networks, involving programming and networking. It will develop coursework, class presentations and a dissertation on and do not require a research proposal. internet Quality of Service and congestion control, coding your professional skills and allow you to specialise in an agreed topic. theory, and accessibility and usability. areas such as image processing, multimedia, artificial For self-funded projects or those funded by third-party How you will study intelligence, robotics, network systems and theoretical You will be taught through a range of lectures, seminars, sponsors, you should include a research proposal of Theoretical Computer Science (TCS) computer science. approximately two pages with your application. This The research of the TCS group covers a relatively presentations, tutorials and computer-based self- proposal should outline the research context, the main wide range of established and emerging fields in Modules managed materials, in combination with laboratory aim and objectives of the proposed research, and some Theoretical Computer Science, including mathematical Modules may include: Advanced Programming; Building exercises. indication of the methodology to be used. logic, formal languages, computability and complexity Secure Networks; Computer Vision and Embedded Career prospects theory, numerical analysis, cryptography, geometric Systems; Cryptography and Secure Systems; Robotics With module content influenced by industry, and computation, algorithmic learning theory and energy and Intelligent Systems; Wireless Networks; Research specialist equipment supporting experiential learning, efficient scheduling. Methods; Project Preparation; and a research project. our master’s in Artificial Intelligence is designed to As part of the School of Science, PhD students within the How you will be assessed support future careers in both industry and academia. Department may also contribute to our interdisciplinary You will be assessed by a combination of exams, AI is a rapidly growing area with many applications research centres: coursework, class presentations and a dissertation across wide-ranging organisations in all sectors and, • Centre for Imaging Science on an agreed topic. as such, opportunities exist for talented individuals with • Centre for the Science of Materials How you will study specialised knowledge in AI. This is a new programme for 2020 so no graduate data is available as yet. • Centre for Geometry and Applications You will be taught through a range of lectures, • Centre for Analytical Science seminars, presentations, tutorials and computer- • Interdisciplinary Centre for Mathematical Modelling based self-managed materials, in combination with • Interdisciplinary Science Centre from Laboratory to laboratory exercises. Fabrication (Lab2Fab) Career prospects Our graduates have gone on to pursue rewarding careers within a wide variety of organisations, including Atos (software development), Sophos plc (network and security engineering), ESOS Ltd (web development) and Bombardier Transportation (network engineering).
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Data Science MSc
Full-time length: 1 year Part-time length: Not available “It’s a great campus with some excellent facilities and there are plenty of Entry requirements: TBC opportunities for networking.” Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450
Programme overview Designed in collaboration with industry partners and supported by funding from the Office for Students (OfS), our new MSc in Data Science conversion programme has a unique focus on problem-based learning and offers modules which lead to pathways designed to support your career goals and aspirations. You can tailor your degree by selecting modules from complementary STEM and non-STEM pathways depending on your academic/professional background and career goals. The STEM modules focus on data analytics and machine learning, and the non-STEM modules focus on understanding how artificial intelligence, big data and data science influence the business context. This unique MSc conversion programme in Data Science offers an excellent solution for graduates wishing to upskill to pursue roles in data science, data analytics, management and stewardship. Modules The programme will include modules focused not only on fundamental data science, but also design thinking and innovation, data governance and ethics and data analysis. There will also be a number of options to allow you to choose a pathway specific to your prior experience and future aspirations. How you will be assessed You will be assessed by a combination of exams, coursework, class presentations and a dissertation on an agreed topic. How you will study You will be taught through a range of lectures, seminars, presentations, tutorials and computer-based self- managed materials. Delivery of the programme is designed to be flexible with much of the content delivered online, thereby minimising the need to be on campus. Career prospects The gathering, processing, interpretation and evaluation of data and information is vital in today’s world, and as our technological capacities expand so will the applications of data science. This MSc programme will equip you with the skills of a data scientist, enabling you to work in a wide variety of roles within a wide variety of industries. As this is a new programme for 2020 we do not have any graduate destinations to report on. However, the kind of positions we would anticipate graduates of this programme gravitating towards would include roles as data scientists, data engineers, data managers and data stewards.
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Shruti MA Graphic Design and Visualisation Loughborough University Creative Arts has an 2ND IN UK “I was drawn to this master’s because FOR ART AND DESIGN impressive reputation for teaching and research THE TIMES AND SUNDAY it offered more room for creativity. excellence in the fields of visual and performing arts. TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY The course involves independent GUIDE 2020 learning through research and Creative Arts is a thriving research community with a experimentation.” proven record for both creative and scholarly outputs of international excellence. 2ND IN UK FOR DESIGN AND CRAFTS Our research takes place both through individual scholarship THE GUARDIAN and in collaboration with research partners in the UK and across UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020 the world. We investigate new directions in both the creation and the analysis of a wide range of cultural forms. 3RD IN THE UK We are also committed to knowledge transfer and knowledge FOR ART AND DESIGN exchange projects and we use our research strengths to form THE COMPLETE links with the creative industries, to develop the entrepreneurial UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2021 side of our activities, and to foster a range of productive and effective knowledge transfer partnerships. 4TH IN THE UK FOR FASHION Students have full access to a range of outstanding learning AND TEXTILES and teaching facilities, including newly refurbished study areas, THE GUARDIAN state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, a theatre, music rooms UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020 and a variety of spaces for seminars and small group activities. Six creative hubs form the heart of creativity and production at Loughborough. These are: RANKED IN THE • Creative Digital Technology and Photography WORLD TOP 25 FOR ART AND DESIGN • Print, Dye, Weave, Stitch and Digital Embroidery QS WORLD UNIVERSITY • Wood, Metal, Plastics and Laser RANKINGS BY SUBJECT 2020 • Painting and Print Making • Ceramics and Mould Making • Performance and Rehearsal Spaces, Costumes, Sets and Props. Our programmes
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understand matters of ‘public interest’, and to assess assess to and interest’, ‘public of matters understand Fees: International: £19,950 International: £9,700 UK:
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storytelling. We have been engaged in over 25 25 over in engaged been have We storytelling. The Animation Academy is a centre for animation animation for centre a is Academy Animation The PhD: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time years 6 full-time; years 3
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Storytelling Theatre MA MA Full-time length: 1 year Full-time length: 1 year Part-time length: Up to 3 years Part-time length: Up to 3 years Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree (or Entry requirements: You should have, or expect to equivalent international qualification) in any subject achieve, a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international or, by agreement, equivalent professional experience/ qualification) in a relevant subject. Relevant professional qualifications. experience will also be considered. Fees: UK: £9,700 International: £19,950 Fees: UK: £9,700 International: £19,950
Programme overview Programme overview This is an innovative new MA degree which takes Our MA Theatre offers students the opportunity to storytelling as a creative practice, with the storytelling develop valuable professional practice experience. practitioner at its core. Perfect for anyone looking for a postgraduate degree The focus of our MA Storytelling degree is on Applied in theatre, this programme is actively interdisciplinary Storytelling, which is the use and application of and combines practice-based enquiry with scholarly storytelling within contexts of community-building, study. It encourages creative collaboration between personal and professional development, and policy postgraduate students across the School of Design formation. It builds on our international reputation for and Creative Arts, enabling them to produce dynamic research in Applied Storytelling relating to areas of and innovative performance and theatre together. health, the environment, education and social justice and The programme is concerned with preparing students offers students the opportunity to develop as storytelling for careers in the creative industries, by providing practitioners and work alongside researchers on existing opportunities to undertake placements, gain work projects in the UK and overseas. experience and/or participate in prestigious Modules research projects. Modules studied may include: Storytelling and the Modules Digital; Developing Professional Practice; Thinking About Modules studied may include: Theatre in Education; Storytelling; and a Major Project or Dissertation. Arts Management; Performance Philosophy; How you will be assessed Storytelling and the Digital; Interdisciplinary Modernisms; Heritage Performance; Writing for You will be assessed through a mixture of essays, Performance; and a Major Project. presentations, project portfolios and a major project/dissertation. How you will be assessed How you will study You will be assessed through a mixed-methods approach, including via practical assessments, You will study via a blend of lectures, seminars, presentations and essays. workshops, independent and group work. Career prospects How you will study You will study via a blend of lectures, seminars, This programme is aimed at anyone interested in practical sessions, independent and group work. working within the following sectors: arts; health; environmental humanities; policy; community and Career prospects social work; international development; heritage, This programme is suitable for anyone interested in culture and museums; formal and non-formal working in the creative industries, for example as a education; and communications. practitioner, administrator or scholar in the UK or global arts sectors. “I benefit from the excellent facilities within the School of Design and Creative Arts as well as facilities across the whole campus, which help me meet the requirements of my research goals.”
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Research opportunities Our areas of research Taught programmes Human Factors and Ergonomics Our world-leading research is interdisciplinary, for Patient Safety both within the School and across other academic disciplines at Loughborough. We welcome enquiries and PG Certificate PhD: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time applications from students whose research aligns with Ergonomics and Human Factors Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Full-time length: 1 year our strengths. MSc/Diploma/PG Certificate international qualification. Part-time length: 2 years
Safety Full-time length: 1 year Fees: UK: see website International: £24,100 Entry requirements: An honours degree (2:1 or above) Our research addresses safety by exploring how people Part-time length: 2-3 years and technologies interact, within organisational and or equivalent international qualification in a relevant environmental contexts, affecting safety outcomes. Entry requirements: An honours degree (2:1 or above) or discipline or closely related subject. The School’s ethos is the use of design to make Key areas include transport safety, including advanced equivalent international qualification in various disciplines improvements to the world. Our academic staff are Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 vehicle systems and future mobility; healthcare and (design, engineering, psychology, computer science, internationally renowned experts in their fields. They patient safety; and occupational safety. sports science, management, medicine, nursing, etc.). bring a diverse mix of specialisms and backgrounds to Programme overview the School and can supervise PhDs or MPhils across all Human Factors Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 Our PG Certificate Human Factors and Ergonomics aspects of design. The School has extensive expertise in human factors and for Patient Safety programme provides an insight into human factors, focusing on applying the systems Supporting you ergonomics, developing and applying knowledge and Programme overview techniques to improve human interaction with products, Our Ergonomics and Human Factors programmes aim approach to improving patient safety in the healthcare We will provide you with everything you need to help equipment, environments and systems. Particular areas to develop your skills and competencies in analysing sector. It also concentrates on system analysis, patient ensure you have a great experience and are successful in of specialism are environmental ergonomics, vehicle interactions among humans and other elements of a safety incident investigation, and usability evaluation of your research. You will have the opportunity to become design and human factors in complex systems. system, and designing interactions that ensure a good fit medical device and equipment. part of an exciting community of students, academic staff between people, their actions, the objects they use and and researchers. Each student will have two supervisors Digital Fabrication The programme examines how best to ensure a good the environments they occupy. Since its establishment in fit between people, their actions, the objects they use and we will also provide IT equipment, including state- Our digital fabrication research examines how design 1959 our programmes have been continuously innovated of-the-art design and ergonomics software; regular practice, processes and tools can be optimised to and the environments which they occupy. You will apply to respond to new complex challenges in healthcare, theoretical principles, data and methods to ensure that research seminars and training courses; opportunities to maximise the advantages of the latest digital design and transportation, energy, military, sports performance, HCI, design is optimised for human wellbeing and overall support undergraduate teaching; special tutor sessions manufacturing technologies such as Computer-Aided UX design and more. The programmes are accredited system performance. in your first year; networking and career-focused Design, 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing. and professionally recognised by the Chartered Institute opportunities; and student-led initiatives to provide Experience Design of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF). This certificate is professionally recognised by the support throughout your studies. Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors In the area of experience design, our research places Modules (CIEHF), which is affiliated with the International How to apply the user at the centre of the design process to design Compulsory modules: Cognitive, Physical and Systems Ergonomics Association. Projects that have funding attached (eg through research innovative and meaningful products, environments and Ergonomics; Data Collection and Analysis; Project councils, university funding or industry sponsorship) are services, focusing on the quality and value of the user Module (Dissertation). Optional modules for a specialist Modules advertised on our online prospectus and do not require experience. stream: Human Factors for Inclusive Design; Human Modules studied include: Cognitive Ergonomics; Physical a research proposal. For self-funded projects or those Responsible Design Factors in Transport; Human Factors and Community Ergonomics; Human Factors and Systems; Healthcare funded by third-party sponsors, you will need to provide Research in responsible design explores how design Care: Environmental Ergonomics; Interaction and User Ergonomics and Patient Safety. a two-page research proposal that summarises the Experience Design; Inclusive Design of Products and helps achieve society’s sustainable development goals, How you will be assessed background of your intended research, the objectives, Services; Transport Safety; Healthcare Ergonomics and addressing issues of sustainability, equity and wellbeing Assessment may include individual reports, group Patient Safety; Patient Handling Ergonomics. The PG proposed methods, and what you hope the outcomes of through sustainable design, inclusive design and Certificate programme includes the specialist module evaluations, group presentations, open book tests, class your research might be. social innovation. Our interests in this area encompass from the optional modules. tests, critiques, coursework, a dissertation and a viva. You should send this proposal to [email protected] responsible design philosophy, theories, practices, How you will study and discuss your topic with the School before applying. processes, methods, tools and education. How you will be assessed Assessment may include individual reports, group Each module is block taught over a one-week intensive For more information about our Centres for Doctoral evaluations, group presentations, open book tests, class period at Loughborough. Outside of this time you will be Training (CDT), please see lboro.ac.uk/pg/cdt tests, critiques, coursework, a dissertation and a viva. expected to complete prepared programme materials and assignments. We will provide you with access to an How you will study interactive online system with additional materials and Each module is block taught over a one-week intensive information, and the opportunity to remotely participate period at Loughborough and you will complete in tutorial-type discussions. assignments outside of this time. All materials and information are available through our online system. Career prospects Successful completion of this programme will enable Career prospects you to become a professional ergonomics human Graduate roles include: usability designer/engineer, user factors practitioner. researcher, human factors/UX/risk consultant. Graduate destinations include: Dyson, Philips, Jaguar Land Example jobs held by our recent graduates include: Rover, government agencies and design/engineering/ Head of Patient Safety, National Patient Safety Incident risk consultancies in various sectors (medical device, Investigator, Human Factors Specialist for Medical defence, rail, automobile, nuclear, oil and gas, etc.). Device, Risk Manager, and Human Factors Consultant. Other graduates have gone on to pursue further research careers (PhDs).
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Integrated Industrial Design Occupational Health and User Experience Design MSc MA Safety Management Full-time length: 1 year MSc Full-time length: 1 year Part-time length: Not available Part-time length: Up to 4 years Full-time length: Not available Entry requirements: An honours degree (2:1 or above) Part-time length: Up to 2 years Entry requirements: An honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent international qualification in a related or equivalent international qualification. Most applicants subject, evidence of at least a foundation in technology Entry requirements: A 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent have a design background but we welcome students engagement and a demonstrable knowledge of 3D CAD. international or professional level 6 qualification) with from any discipline relevant to user experience design, A portfolio providing evidence of experiential learning and/ relevant professional experience in the occupational including but not limited to: psychology, computer health and safety sector. or practice, with clear evidence of physical prototyping science, engineering, marketing, architecture and capability, at an appropriate standard is required. business studies. All students from a design related Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 background should provide a portfolio showing examples Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 Programme overview of relevant work. For those who are not able to provide a portfolio, it is important that their personal statement Programme overview This programme is aimed at professional health and safety advisors and managerial, engineering and explains their interest in user experience design and any Our Integrated Industrial Design MSc will further scientific staff with responsibilities for occupational relevant experience. develop your critical awareness of major industrial safety and health (OSH). design practice, increasing your input capability and Fees: UK: £9,700 International: £19,950 value to employers. It gives students the opportunity to advance their understanding of OSH management, moving this to a The programme encompasses the entire design process, Programme overview higher level. The programme provides the academic Our User Experience Design MA aims to develop your starting from a design problem or opportunity and knowledge and skills to develop sophisticated OSH ending with a complete product that is fit for mass or critical awareness of major issues in user experience policies, strategies and interventions, relevant to a design, service design and interaction design. The batch production. It covers areas such as sketching, variety of organisational contexts, against a backdrop of content of the programme enables you to develop visual layouts, presentation techniques, qualitative ever-changing regulatory, social and economic contexts. your skills and competencies in both the creative and and quantitative design research methods, enterprise analytical aspects of user experience design whilst and business, design for behaviour change, creating Modules working on a diverse range of projects. product design briefs, project management, advanced Modules studied may include: occupational health and CAD application and design practice. safety law; risk management; human factors and safety; You will develop key skills in user experience research skills and training; the management of physical design principles and practice, qualitative and You will develop skills in producing a balanced portfolio hazards; occupational health and safety management; quantitative design research methods, interactive of high quality designs and innovative thinking, enabling and data collection and analysis. screen-based prototyping, interaction design, usability you to deal with complex and interrelated issues, both testing, service and social design, team working and analytically and creatively. How you will be assessed 100% coursework, including the submission of projects, project management. The programme also provides you with opportunities to dissertations and group/individual presentations. You will benefit from specialist eye-tracking and audio participate in industry supported projects. How you will study visual equipment as well as state-of-the-art wearable cameras and our Mac lab with a wide range of design Modules The majority of modules are delivered at the University, and UX software. Modules studied may include: Industrial Design and face-to-face, each taking place during the course of Technology Skills; Digital Fabrication; Advanced 3D a week. This arrangement promotes a fulfilling Modules CAD; Design Research Methods; Design for Behaviour learning experience, giving the benefits of close Modules studied may include: Experience Design; Change; Business, Enterprise and Design; Integrated interaction with student colleagues and acknowledged Usability: Principles and Practice; Design Research Industrial Design Major Project. experts in the field. Methods; Design for Behaviour Change; Industry Project; How you will be assessed Career prospects Service Design for Social Innovation; User Experience Design Major Project. You will be assessed by coursework, including the The majority of our students are already working in OSH submission of design projects and reports, and group positions. Pursuing the MSc has been shown to increase How you will be assessed and individual presentations. further employability. Many graduates from the course You will be assessed by coursework, including the have since gone on to occupy senior roles within a submission of design projects and reports, and group How you will study diverse range of industries. and individual presentations. You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, tutorials, independent study, practical sessions, How you will study supervision and workshops. You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, tutorials, independent study, practical sessions, Career prospects supervision and workshops. Possible careers include industrial designer, product designer, or as a user-centred multidisciplinary Career prospects design team member (with design-maker and Our graduates work as user experience designers prototyping skills). and researchers, interaction designers and service designers. Graduate destinations include: IBM, Samsung, Next, Dyson, Tencent, Baidu and Ali Baba. Other graduates have gone on to pursue careers in research and are currently completing PhDs.
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Research opportunities Our areas of research Taught programmes Environmental Monitoring, We have an excellent international reputation for our Research and Management research across different areas of physical and human geography. In human geography some of the key themes MSc PhD: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time our original research explores include migration, Childhood, Youth and Full-time length: 1 year Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent cities, education, and geographies of children, youth Social Policy Part-time length: 2 years international qualification in geography or a related and families. In physical geography our research discipline. MA covers a wide range of cutting-edge topics including Entry requirements: An honours degree (good 2:2 of Fees: UK: see website International: £18,100 understanding and managing environmental change, Full-time length: 1 year 55% or above) or equivalent international qualification in investigating extreme climate events and their societal geography or other science/engineering discipline. Part-time length: 2 years impacts, and the relationship between climate, water Fees: UK: £9,700 International: £19,950 Based within the School of Social Sciences and and energy. Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Humanities, academic staff in Geography and international qualification in geography or other social We are currently leading a range of exciting research Environment are active researchers, working within sciences/humanities discipline. Programme overview projects funded by major international research bodies and across disciplinary boundaries. Our Environmental Monitoring, Research and and the UK Government that sit at the interface of Fees: UK: £9,700 International: £19,950 Management MSc programme focuses on the The School is home to 130 postgraduates working physical and human geography to tackle real world practical skills required for successful and sustainable closely with 100 specialist supervisors who are in one global challenges. Programme overview environmental management and research. of five main research areas: Our Childhood, Youth and Social Policy MA is a The programme focuses on the dynamic nature of • Communication and Media multi-disciplinary programme that explores children Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) biological and physical environmental systems and • Geography and Environment and young people’s lives in diverse contexts and through field, laboratory and analytical work, it teaches • Humanities Geography and Environment is part of the Central related social policy debates. • Politics and International Studies England NERC Training Alliance DTP in partnership with the practical and analytical techniques to assess and The programme critically examines current advanced • Social and Policy Studies the Universities of Birmingham, Leicester, Warwick, manage dynamic environmental systems. It emphasises Cranfield, Open University, and the National Centre for research on children, young people and families with the practical challenge of measuring, analysing and Earth Observation, National Centre for Atmospheric reference to relevant theories and concepts in human evaluating a wide range of data for environmental Science, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, and British geography and the wider social sciences. problem-solving and management. Geological Survey. It provides three and a half years The MA will develop your understanding of the key We are located inside a state-of-the-art research of PhD study with a framework of additional training, concepts and theorisations of childhood and youth, as and teaching facility, complete with a river science personal and professional development. well as enhance your knowledge on children and young laboratory, geospatial laboratory and meteorological people’s lives across the Global North and South. This and hydrological field stations. The campus also has a programme will also help develop your skills in a range 16-hectare research forest comprised of ancient and of research methods, especially those relevant to the semi-natural woodland. study of childhood and youth and attentive to young people’s ‘voice’. Modules Modules studied may cover topics including: Research Modules Design and Professional Practice in Environmental Modules studied may include: Geographies of Children, Management; Tools for River Research and Management; Youth and Families; Children, Young People and Social Hydroclimatological Monitoring and Modelling; Geospatial Policy; Doing Research with Young People in their Risk Modelling for Management; GIS for Environmental Socio-Spatial Contexts; Understanding Social Policy Management; Lake Research and Management; Research; Research Design and Practice; and a Research-Informed Environmental Management; dissertation in Childhood, Youth and Social Policy. Environmental Monitoring of Wind; and a dissertation. How you will be assessed How you will be assessed You will be assessed by coursework essays, reports, You will be assessed by coursework, essays and reports, presentations and a dissertation on an agreed topic. and a dissertation on an agreed topic. How you will study How you will study You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, tutorials, independent study and group work. tutorials, independent study, group work, practical Career prospects sessions and field trips. As this is a new programme, graduate destinations are Career prospects not yet available. However, this degree is suitable for Recent graduates have gone on to work for Eco-Fuels, those interested in research and consultancy, as well as the Environmental Agency, IDP, RBS Groundworks policy roles related to children, youth and families. and the RPS Group or onto UK and international PhD programmes. Graduate job titles include Quality Tester, Environmental Monitoring Assistant, Environmental Project Manager, Project Consultant and Graduate Modeller.
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International Financial and Political Relations MSc
Full-time length: 1 year Part-time length: Not available
Entry requirements: An honours degree (good 2:2 of 55% or above) or equivalent international qualification in geography or other social sciences/humanities discipline.
Fees: UK: £9,700 International: £19,950
Programme overview Our International Financial and Political Relations MSc explores the intersection of finance, politics and international relations by examining the changing nature of financial systems, International Financial Centres (IFCs), banking and regulation and issues of governance. The programme addresses the need for qualified specialists with applied knowledge of the increasing globalisation of financial and political networks, and in particular of global strategy and innovation in financial corporations. You will develop an understanding of processes of contemporary globalisation in relation to geographies of finance; an understanding of the relationship between financial systems, banking and regulation, and issues of governance; a detailed appreciation of the working of banking and financial markets and International Financial Centres; and an awareness of the way forms of governance shape the political economy. The MSc is an ideal multi-disciplinary grounding to inform business and policy practice or to pursue doctoral research in the social sciences. Modules Modules studied may include: Financial Globalisation; Critical Perspectives on the Global Financial System: Key Debates and Issues; Comparative Foreign Policy: Issues and Cases; International Politics: Issues and Policies; Governing Crises; Research Design and Practice; and a dissertation. How you will be assessed You will be assessed by exams, coursework, class presentations and a dissertation on an agreed topic. How you will study You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, tutorials, independent study and group work. “My advice for future students would be to try Career prospects everything and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Recent graduates have gone on to work for Gain Capital, The lecturers here are incredibly friendly and IMG, Ipsos Mori, JP Morgan, Royal Bank of Scotland, Ernst only want the best for their students, so if & Young, IAB and the National Audit Office. you need help or support, just ask.” Graduate job titles include Financial Analyst, Currency Consultant, Risk Manager, Investment Banker, Portfolio Manager, Investment Manager, and Tax Consultant.
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Sophie-Louise PhD English (Creative Writing) The term ‘humanities’ is concerned with the academic 8TH IN THE UK “The skills that I will leave FOR ENGLISH study, critique and interpretation of humanistic content THE TIMES AND SUNDAY Loughborough with are some that in societies and cultures in a broad range of disciplines TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY will have a lasting effect on my life valuing creative, innovative thinking and its practices in GUIDE 2020 and see me through a successful oral, written and visual communication. career in an industry that I have an At Loughborough the emphasis is on English and American THE MAJORITY OF OUR overwhelming passion for.” STAFF RESEARCH literature, language and linguistics, and modern and IS JUDGED TO BE contemporary art theory, art practice and visual culture. Our WORLD LEADING OR research areas share the conviction that analytical and critical INTERNATIONALLY methods of enquiry facilitate understanding of the human EXCELLENT condition, and its shared attributes and differences. REF 2014
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Our areas of research Feminism, Sexual Politics and Visual Culture Politicized Practice Research opportunities This Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) was established This group starts from a shared question rather The following list constitutes our research areas and in 2018 and is supported by staff whose ambition is than a specific disciplinary context, asking, how can research groups. to establish a continuing PhD programme, based on contemporary art contribute to social and political PhD: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time innovative feminist pedagogic principles that break the change? Our aim is to act on and intervene in the Art History and Visual Culture boundaries of art and of academia disciplinary barriers. political conditions of specific disciplines, for example, Entry requirements: An honours degree (2:1 or above) or This staff group links critical thinking, informed equivalent international qualification in a related subject. Working at the intersection of feminism and visual visual culture’s relationship to art history, anti-art histories, and the praxis of making across the visual culture, research areas include, but are not limited ideas in relation to Fine Art practice and social graphics’ Fees: UK: see website International: £18,100 arts. We have a broad range of approaches to the to critical race theory; activist interventions; curation relationship to capital. ‘Critical practice’ denotes study of visual and material cultures from around the and arts’ canons; masculinities; post-humanisms; the various modernist projects in which a medium world. Our research transcends traditional disciplinary and queer theory. Further, ‘visual culture’ or ‘arts’ determines its own limits and specialisms through The School of Social Sciences and Humanities has five boundaries and challenges familiar historical and main research areas: to us is inclusive of all practices where visuality is the use of its own methods and concepts; for example, theoretical frameworks. Our research encompasses significant, including performative and written modes. where painting critiques painting, and thought • Communication and Media European art and design from the 18th century to the Academically this is a radically integrative standpoint: critiques thought. ‘Politicized practice’, therefore, • Geography and Environment present; Global contemporary art, visual culture, and the transdisciplinary staff team have been brought enables us to engage in a more productive collection • Humanities politics; feminist art history and theory and gender together by a notable coherence of theoretical, of interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary dialogues • Politics and International Studies studies; art markets, collecting, and critical heritage; practical, and academic commitment to this moment and debates. • Social and Policy Studies and fashion theory. We support both the theoretical in sexual politics. We have developed an overall Humanities has two main disciplinary areas that share PhD thesis and the practice-led PhD. intersectional feminist framework while incorporating the values traditionally constituting Humanities studies: Arts in the Public Sphere both theory and practice and at the same time promoting English with specialisms, and Art History and Visual The Public Sphere research group aims to explore the trans-disciplinary and lateral working. Culture with specialisms. Humanities also houses a historical and contemporary relation between the artist Gendered Lives Centre for Doctorial Training: Feminism, Sexual Politics as producer to a variety of public spheres, to investigate Gendered Lives is a multi-disciplinary research group and Visual Culture. how contemporary social groups understand matters which has been established to bring together those In a period of instability and rapid change characterising of ‘public interest’, and to assess how the idea of the researching gender, how it is experienced, and how it is the early 21st century, we seek to find new ways of ‘common good’ is approached and represented in the represented in personal documents and cultural objects. connecting humanities research with the problems arts and humanities. facing society while affirming shared human Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture Communication and Media Studies From fan fiction to YouTube, we explore how the experiences. We favour interdisciplinary research This group uses multidisciplinary approaches to analyse projects that reach across the units in the School of contemporary era is changing the way we read, write and media and the communications industries and to provide talk about literature. This multi-disciplinary research Social Sciences and Humanities, and we also collaborate advice to practitioners and policy makers. Comparative with research units in other Schools. group explores cutting-edge practices in, and debates perspectives feature strongly in much of its work about, collecting, marketing, and exhibiting works of art and members are internationally renowned for their and cultural property. research and publications. Museums, Markets and Critical Heritage Cultural Currents 1870-1930 The Museums, Markets, and Critical Heritage research Cultural Currents 1870-1930 researches the literature group is a forum for the exchange of ideas about art and culture of the late-Victorian and Modernist periods. markets, exhibition histories, museums, and public and Its work encompasses literary and cultural criticism, private collecting practices. Its research and events are textual editing, digital scholarship, and publishing open to individuals from all disciplinary backgrounds, history, with interdisciplinary links to visual art, politics, and we aim to bring together scholars whose interests history, and gender and sexuality studies. span diverse geographies and time periods. The group Digital Humanities seeks to build research collaborations within and beyond DH@lboro is an interdisciplinary research group in Loughborough University, to share knowledge, and to the digital humanities, providing a regular forum for develop policies that impact on the cultural landscape. discussion and knowledge exchange on all aspects We aim to promote innovative thinking about the future of digital humanities, digital media and digital of public and private collecting, access to the art market, environments. the stewardship of cultural property, and the relationship between museums and their stakeholders. Early-Modern Culture The research group is a forum that develops projects, and supports researchers, whether established or early career, where the specialism is an aspect of Early Modern culture or literature.
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Research opportunities Our areas of research Taught programmes Polymer Science and Engineering Our research focuses on how we can manipulate MSc materials to solve everyday problems and to ensure the PhD: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time safety and reliability of the materials around us. As such, Full-time length: 1 year we maintain an interest in the following research topics: Advanced Materials Science Part-time length: 2-5 years Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent international qualification in a relevant subject. Processing and Engineering Entry requirements: A 2:2 honours degree or The aim of processing is to develop the structural equivalent international qualification in a science or MSc Fees: UK: see website International: £24,100 features of a material needed for the finished product engineering subject.
to perform well in its intended application. Research in Full-time length: 1 year Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 this area studies and develops techniques to convert a Part-time length: 2-5 years Our research activity focuses on today’s global material from its raw state to a finished article, and challenges, including sustainability, nanomaterials, Entry requirements: A 2:2 honours degree or looks at altering and optimising materials on a Programme overview composites, and processing. We adopt a highly equivalent international qualification in a science or microscopic level. Our Polymer Science and Engineering MSc programme disciplinary approach to our research and interact engineering subject. has gained an international reputation as one of the most with both industrial and academic researchers around Our research therefore covers a wide range of topics. Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 comprehensive and in-depth programmes specialising the world. For example, we have investigated the behaviour of tin in this area. Taught by a team of international experts, and zinc whiskers – tiny microscopic filaments which Benefiting from the expertise and considerable this programme will give you a rich understanding of the grow spontaneously and can cause electric components Programme overview experience of our staff, our thriving community of structures, processing, properties, characterisation and to short circuit and, in many cases, fail completely. These Our Advanced Materials Science and Engineering MSc postgraduate research students are provided with an applications of polymers. whiskers cause a significant threat to the reliability of is designed to meet the requirements of industry, where intellectually challenging and rewarding experience. This multidisciplinary programme covers the latest mobile devices, medical equipment, defence and security qualified materials scientists and engineers are highly As a student, you will have the opportunity to not only engineering of polymer materials, including aspects of hardware, and even satellites. Through our research sought after. It will provide you with the expertise needed become an independent researcher, but also to create nanotechnology and biomaterials. we identified the correct chemical formats and physical to design innovative and sustainable materials for a lasting network of peers. You will be assigned a properties that reduce the emergence of the whiskers to today’s world. Helping you reach the cutting edge of polymer research, supervisory team who, together with the Director of create a protective coating. this course is supported by state-of-the-art equipment, Doctoral Programmes, will provide strong academic and This programme encompasses all aspects of including those within our unique polymer processing pastoral support. Training and departmental seminars materials: their selection, manufacture, testing, use Advanced Materials plant and polymer synthesis laboratory, our world- will help you to develop your skills and you will be High-value products often require parts which are and applications, as well as environmental impact leading Loughborough Materials Characterisation expected to present your own research papers. You will challenging to manufacture, due to their scale, both during production and at the end of life. You’ll be Centre (LMCC) and £17 million STEMLab facility. be provided with your own desk and computer in complexity or precision; or which must be manufactured equipped with a core knowledge of Materials Science a shared departmental office with access to library, from high-performance materials capable of dealing and Engineering that can be applied to a range of Modules IT and state-of-the art laboratory facilities. with harsh or challenging operating environments. materials-based careers, giving you flexibility within Core study areas may include: Polymer Science; the jobs market. Advanced Processing of Polymers; Advanced Materials Our research is supported by a range of first-class Through our research, we investigate materials to Characterisation; Research Methods; Group Design facilities, which have been designed to help you support the most challenging of applications, from Modules Project, Colloid Science and Engineering, and the throughout your studies and fully equip you for your high-performance ceramics, to advanced surface Core study areas may include: Advanced Processing of MSc dissertation project. Optional study areas may future endeavours. You will have access to state-of-the- modification processes. Materials; Clean Energy Materials and Sustainability; include: Advances in Biomaterials; Nanomaterials and art equipment for use in materials synthesis, processing Among the materials we are working with are composites Advanced Materials Characterisation; Materials Composites; Clean Energy Materials and Sustainability; and characterisation; the most notable of these is and nanocomposites, polymers and adhesives, steels Modelling; Research Methods; Group Design Project Materials Modelling. the Loughborough Materials Characterisation Centre and alloys, metallic glasses and biomaterials. Our and the MSc dissertation project. Optional study areas (LMCC), which has a wide range of analytical techniques, investigation into modern materials allows us to predict may include: Nanomaterials and Composites; Advances How you will be assessed including electron microscopy and surface analysis, their properties, performance, reliability and structural in Biomaterials; Advanced Joining Methods and Colloid You will be assessed by a combination of coursework, some of which have capabilities that are unique in the integrity, as well as the components and structures made Science and Engineering. dissertation, exams, group work, laboratory reports, UK. Industry relevance is also a priority and many of our from them, making them safer, more reliable and cost- How you will be assessed presentations and a group project. research projects are industry sponsored, with scientists effective for everyday use. You will be assessed by a combination of coursework, How you will study and engineers from industry contributing to our output. For example, we are currently researching ceramics for exams, group work, laboratory reports, presentations You will study through a range of group work, The breadth of our work is captured in our research bio-medical use, and the microstructural change of steel and a substantial project. independent study, lectures, practical sessions and areas, which are delivered by an exceptional team of when subjected to high temperatures, but our research How you will study workshops, seminars and supervisions. around 100 academics, researchers and PhD students. also involves understanding the damage of materials to You will study through a range of group work, Career prospects We have a strong track record of collaborations with make them safer for everyone. independent study, lectures, practical sessions and Plastics and polymers is a huge global industry and industry with all parties benefiting from access to our Soft Matter workshops, seminars and supervisions. our graduates are highly sought after. Many go on state-of-the-art facilities. Research here deals with a vast array of macromolecules, Career prospects to work within roles such as process and technology from their synthesis to their interactions at a microscopic Typical careers of our graduates span many roles, engineering, packaging, recycling and sustainability level. It involves squishy materials such as polymers, liquid including Design Engineer, Technology Consultant, development, research, technical support and sales crystals, foams, gels, and colloids. We use techniques Research and Development Project Manager and across a diverse range of companies, such as BEWG such as optical manipulation, and light, X-ray and neutron Materials Engineer. Employers include industry giants Environmental Group, Morgan Advanced Materials and scattering to understand how the macroscopic physical such as Airbus, BAE Systems, Cadent Gas, E.ON, Pirelli, Intel Corp, Nestlé, P&G, REC Solar Energy and Unilever. properties of these soft materials work and how they can and Sky. Many of our students continue their studies with us, be applied to everyday life. An ongoing research area is to Many of our students continue their studies with us, joining our thriving community of PhD researchers develop polymer composite wind turbine blades which are joining our thriving community of PhD researchers engaged in materials projects of real-world significance. ‘stealthy’, so not detected by radar, which makes air traffic engaged in materials projects of real-world significance. over these structures safer. 116 lboro.ac.uk/pg/materials 117 LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOLS AND DEPARTMENTS LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOLS AND DEPARTMENTS MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES Mathematical Sciences
Loughborough’s Department of Mathematical Sciences 12TH IN THE UK FOR MATHEMATICS Juliet is committed to driving forward innovation across THE GUARDIAN PhD student the teaching and research of both pure and applied UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020 mathematics. “I am really interested to unravel The Department attracts staff and students from all over the new things – a PhD gives you a 12TH IN THE UK world, making it a diverse and stimulating environment in FOR MATHEMATICS consistent creative ability and which to study. THE TIMES AND SUNDAY independence. I love it.” TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY Our taught postgraduate programmes aim to cater for students GUIDE 2020 who do not necessarily have a first degree in single honours mathematics, giving a strong grounding in areas that are relevant to employment in a large number of sectors.
The programmes reflect our strengths as a department and can offer established collaborative training ventures with industrial partners.
The Department of Mathematical Sciences is part of the London Mathematical Society’s Good Practice Scheme, which supports mathematics departments interested in embedding equal opportunities for women within their working practices.
Excellent employment prospects Graduates of our MSc programmes go on to work in diverse roles within a wide variety of organisations, including BAE Systems, Citigroup, Experian, GE Aviation, Mercedes Benz, Nuclear Labs USA, and PwC.
Our research Active in high-quality research across the broad spectrum of mathematics, we have an international reputation, with four-fifths of research rated internationally leading (or better) in the Research Our programmes Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. Our research themes include dynamical systems, geometry and mathematical physics, global Research opportunities PhD p120 analysis and PDEs, linear and nonlinear waves, mathematical modelling, statistics, and stochastic analysis. Industrial Mathematical Modelling MSc p121 Mathematical Finance MSc p121 Equality and diversity in STEM The School of Science is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working, learning, social and living environment that enables students to achieve their potential and which celebrates and encourages diversity. Our aim is to maximise opportunities for all.
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Research opportunities Our areas of research Taught programmes Mathematical Finance Analysis and PDEs MSc The research interests of the group include analysis PhD: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time of PDEs, including hyperbolic equations and systems Full-time length: 1 year with multiplicities, microlocal, spectral and harmonic Industrial Mathematical Modelling Part-time length: Up to 4 years Entry requirements: An honours degree (high 2:1 analysis, eigenvalue estimates for Dirac and Schrödinger MSc Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent or above) or equivalent international qualification in type operators, inverse spectral transform method for mathematics. Full-time length: 1 year international qualification in a subject with a high integrable PDEs, applications to approximation theory, Part-time length: Not available mathematical content. Fees: UK: see website International: £18,100 as well as other topics. Fees: UK: £9,700 International: £19,950 Dynamical Systems Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent This group studies a wide range of aspects of dynamical international qualification in mathematics or an Loughborough’s Department of Mathematical Sciences Programme overview systems theory, such as Hamiltonian and dissipative engineering or science subject with a high mathematical is committed to driving forward innovation across Our Mathematical Finance MSc will give you the dynamics, dynamical chaos in classical and quantum content. the teaching and research of both pure and applied skills needed to succeed within finance or to pursue systems, dynamics of multi-scale systems, ergodic theory, mathematics. The Department attracts staff and Fees: UK: £9,700 International: £19,950 a research career in stochastic analysis, financial random matrix theory, and bifurcation theory. students from all over the world, making it a diverse mathematics and other relevant areas. It will provide and stimulating environment in which to study. Geometry and Mathematical Physics Programme overview you with the strong mathematical skills, computational Active in high-quality research across the broad The research of the group covers a broad range of Our Industrial Mathematical Modelling MSc is designed techniques and finance background necessary to work spectrum of mathematics, the Department has an topics in geometry and related areas of mathematical to help you develop the mathematical modelling skills in the finance sector but may also open up careers in excellent international reputation. Research themes physics, including the theory of both classical and and techniques which are sought after within industry investment banking, hedge funds, insurance companies within the Department include analysis, dynamical quantum integrable systems. Another research focus is and commerce. and the finance departments of large corporations. algebraic geometry, in particular, birational geometry systems, geometry and mathematical physics, linear The programme enables you to explore mathematical You will undertake core modules in stochastic analysis and mirror symmetry. and nonlinear waves, mathematical modelling, statistics, models of real world processes and their formulation, and measure theory, while also choosing optional and stochastic analysis. Linear and Nonlinear Waves with a strong emphasis on how these techniques can modules covering wide-ranging topics of interest, As a PhD student in the Department of Mathematical The group’s interests are in wave motion in a variety of be applied in industry. You will work in small groups to including corporate finance, functional analysis and Sciences you will be part of a vibrant community of physical situations including geophysical fluid dynamics, solve real life problems using these models. asset management. water waves, solid mechanics, electromagnetism and researchers from around the world. The Department You will also develop skills to solve partial differential You will benefit from our computing laboratory, with acoustics. The group develop and apply exact, numerical, hosts regular seminar series and colloquia, as well as equations and learn the basic principles behind the finite a dedicated IT team to help you with any computing asymptotic and perturbation techniques to pursue international conferences and workshops. As part of the element method, which is heavily used in industry for queries, and our £4 million refurbished department research on linear and nonlinear waves with a focus on School of Science, staff and PhD students contribute to solving continuum mechanics problems. building, which has a spacious student activity area and solitary waves and soliton theory, stochastic wave systems, our interdisciplinary research centres: dedicated state-of-the-art resources. wave generation, and diffraction and scattering by obstacles. Modules • Centre for Geometry and Applications Modules may include: Mathematical Modelling; Regular Modules • Centre for Imaging Science Mathematical Modelling and Chaotic Dynamics; Programming and Numerical Compulsory modules may include: Brownian Motion; • Interdisciplinary Centre for Mathematical Modelling Members of the group apply a variety of techniques from Methods; Elements of Partial Differential Equations; Stochastic Models in Finance; Stochastic Calculus and applied mathematics to diverse problems in medicine, Static and Dynamic Optimisation; and Fluid Mechanics. Theory of Stochastic Pricing; Computational Methods in biology, fluid dynamics, materials and soft matter Finance and a research project. science. The biological systems studied range from A highlight of this industry-focused programme is intracellular processes to those at the scale of organisms your summer project, which is often carried out in a Optional modules may include: Programming and and populations. The fluid flows studied range from local company. Numerical Methods; Regular and Chaotic Dynamics; environmental buoyancy-driven flows to technologically How you will be assessed Financial Economics; Functional Analysis; Elements of important micro- and nano-fluidic flows. You will be assessed by a combination of exams, reports, PDEs; Lie Groups and Lie Algebras; Static and Dynamic individual and group projects, and presentations. You Optimisation; Asset Management and Derivatives; and Statistics Corporate Finance. The Statistics group is involved in methodological research will spend approximately 14 weeks over the summer in contemporary issues in mathematical and computational working on an individual project, either in an industrial You will spend 14 weeks at the end of the programme statistics, as well as in making diverse applications to the or engineering company, or at the University. devoted to an individual project. Some projects are natural, biological and social sciences, such as engineering, How you will study supervised in collaboration with financial companies medical imaging, materials science, ecology, testing theory, You will study through a range of lectures, seminars, and partners. biostatistics, etc. tutorials, group work and individual study. How you will be assessed Stochastic Analysis Career prospects You will be assessed by a combination of exams, Stochastic analysis has been a main research area in Recent graduates have progressed to roles such as coursework and group work. probability theory in recent years and the trend is still modellers, software engineers, data scientists and How you will study increasing. In our group, the research topics include lecturers in higher education. Some graduates have You will study through a range of lectures, tutorials, stochastic analysis, in particular interactions with analysis; gone on to study at PhD level. seminars, group work and individual study. stochastic methods in (nonlinear) partial differential Career prospects equations and mathematical physics; stochastic dynamical Recent graduate destinations include: Business Analyst systems; stochastic differential equations; stochastic (Deloitte), Finance Analyst (HSBC), Data Analyst (JPSS), partial differential equations; infinite-dimensional analysis; Risk Analyst (JPSS). stochastic analysis on geometric spaces; Markov processes and Dirichlet forms; quantum stochastic analysis; rough path; ergodic theory; and mathematics of finance. 120 lboro.ac.uk/pg/maths 121 LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOLS AND DEPARTMENTS LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOLS AND DEPARTMENTS MATHEMATICS EDUCATION CENTRE MATHEMATICS EDUCATION CENTRE
Theresa Mathematics PhD student Education Centre “Loughborough’s facilities and equipment are the gold standard!” The Mathematics Education Centre is one of the largest 85% OF RESEARCH RATED ‘INTERNATIONALLY mathematics education research groups in the UK – EXCELLENT’ OR HIGHER with an international reputation for the research into REF 2014 and practice of the learning and teaching of mathematics and statistics. MATHEMATICS WITH Our research explores the fundamental process involved in QUALIFIED TEACHER learning mathematics, as well as the design and evaluation STATUS RATED of innovative pedagogy. Our staff enjoy collaborations and ‘OUTSTANDING’ BY OFSTED connections with other specialists across the country and run monthly research workshops, attracting academics and researchers across the region. TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION OUTSTANDING RESEARCH SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF), 85% of the AWARD 2017 Centre’s research activity was judged to be ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, putting its research quality amongst the highest of all education departments in the UK.
Academics from the Mathematics Education Centre have won national and international awards for their research and research-informed teaching practices.
Our facilities are set within the refurbished Schofield and Wavy Top Buildings at the heart of campus and include the Schofield Cognition Lab, a child-friendly laboratory for conducting experimental or observational studies with young children, and several eye-movement labs equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.
In 2019 the Mathematics Education Centre was awarded £6.6 million by Research England to create a new Centre for Mathematical Cognition; as a result Loughborough now hosts one of the largest groups of mathematical cognition researchers Our programmes in the world, following this expansion.
Research opportunities PhD p124 We are a diverse community of around 30 staff, comprising academic staff, project staff, and visiting fellows, and have a Mathematics with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE/MSc with QTS p125 vibrant group of postgraduate research students.
Equality and diversity in STEM The School of Science is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working, learning, social and living environment that enables students to achieve their potential and which celebrates and encourages diversity. Our aim is to maximise opportunity for all.
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Research opportunities Our areas of research Taught programmes Mathematical Cognition Mathematical cognition research focuses on PhD: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time understanding the processes by which students come to understand mathematical ideas, with a view to improving Mathematics with Qualified Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or educational practice. Our researchers who are active Teacher Status (QTS) equivalent international qualification in mathematics, in this area have a particular reputation for their work education, psychology or a related discipline. It would on numerical cognition and mathematical reasoning. PGCE/MSc with QTS be an advantage in some cases to have an MA/MSc In 2019 funding from Research England allowed us to PGCE: 1 year full-time in mathematics education, educational/psychological establish a new Centre for Mathematical Cognition, MSc with QTS: 1 year full-time PGCE plus additional research methods or in a related discipline. part-time modules with dedicated staff, refurbished labs and new research Fees: UK: see website International: £18,100 equipment. As a result Loughborough now hosts one of Entry requirements: A UK honours degree or equivalent the largest mathematical cognition research groups in international qualification, which has at least 50% the world. mathematics. Degrees with less mathematics content may How to apply Notable recent projects in this area have studied the be considered. Please see website for full details. Projects which have funding attached (eg through different roles of executive functions in procedural and research councils, university funding or industry Fees: PGCE: UK: £9,250 MSc with QTS: UK: £9,700 conceptual aspects of mathematics across childhood sponsorship) are advertised on our online prospectus. and adolescence (funded by the ESRC and Royal Society), Programme overview All applicants must submit the following to accompany the role of children’s spontaneous attention to numerical Our Mathematics with Qualified Teacher Status their application: aspects of the environment in their school mathematics programme prepares future teachers to engage and • a one-page CV summarising relevant experience achievement (ESRC) and expert/novice differences in motivate secondary school students to be mathematical and skills mathematical reading strategies (HEA, OUP and ESRC). • a one-page cover letter describing their reasons for thinkers, not just learners. The programme is practically Educational Design and Evaluation wishing to undertake research in their chosen area based, with 24 weeks spent in our partner schools. Our research on educational design and evaluation and the personal qualities they will bring University weeks have half a day on General Professional aims to design, develop and evaluate pedagogical • a two-page essay on one or more issues affecting Studies and two full days on Mathematics Education. Work interventions, based on a rigorous understanding teaching/learning in mathematics and related to your is set to be done on the remaining days of the week, which of students’ learning processes. We research how proposed area of research. This should be a specially will feed in to the Mathematics Education sessions. mathematics tasks, lessons and curricula may be constructed piece of writing, making reference to In accordance with current government requirements, designed and implemented in classrooms in schools and relevant academic literature. all applicants must be interviewed to assess their colleges to support students’ learning of mathematics. potential for teaching before a place can be offered. For self-funded projects or those funded by third-party We also contribute to debates across education about the Recent experience of working with young people would sponsors, in addition to the above requirements, please ways in which evidence can and should inform practice. indicate on your application the area in which you would be valuable, as would having had at least three full days’ Notable recent projects in this area have included a like to study and the person with whom you would like experience in a state secondary school, although these systematic evaluation of how much new information is to work, if appropriate. You are strongly encouraged to are not requirements. provided by rigorous large-scale randomised controlled contact this person ahead of making an application to Our PGCE has been judged in 2018 as ‘outstanding’ for trials, of the type commissioned by the EEF and NCEE. discuss your interests and possible research topics. the fourth time in a row and has excellent reports from Higher Education Pedagogy external examiners. Loughborough has a long history of researching Two additional modules can be taken after successful mathematics education at the university level. completion of the PGCE to progress and gain a full Colleagues who work in this area have expertise in a master’s degree. broad range of areas related to the analysis of teaching and learning of university mathematics, including Modules different approaches to assessment, the measurement For module information please see our website. of conceptual understanding, mathematical reasoning How you will be assessed development and expert mathematical practice. You will be assessed through a variety of methods, Notable recent projects in this area have investigated the including in-school teaching, written assignments and a extent to which post-compulsory mathematical study group presentation. develops general reasoning skills (funded by the Royal How you will study Society), and student difficulties at the transition to You will study through a range of lectures, seminars, higher education (funded by HEFCE). practical sessions and group work. Career prospects Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) Our Mathematics with Qualified Teacher Status The Mathematics Education Centre is proud to be part of programme is ideal preparation for a career teaching the ESRC Midlands Graduate School DTP in partnership mathematics. It is designed to develop the thinking with Warwick, Nottingham, Birmingham, Aston and behind your teaching, as well as the skills involved with Leicester. being an excellent teacher of maths.
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to provide world-leading engineering solutions to to solutions engineering world-leading provide to
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in bio-manufacturing, laser processing and additive additive and processing laser bio-manufacturing, in
microwave test equipment; VI visualisation systems; and and systems; visualisation VI equipment; test microwave
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industry informed modules and develop skills that enable enable that skills develop and modules informed industry
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such as Applied Wave Research’s Microwave Office, CST CST Office, Microwave Research’s Wave Applied as such delivery and utilisation; and the generation and and generation the and utilisation; and delivery
in the world for sports-related subjects (QS World World (QS subjects sports-related for world the in
of the rapidly changing global manufacturing markets. manufacturing global changing rapidly the of
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meet the engineering, business and societal challenges challenges societal and business engineering, the meet
generation; alternative energy vectors; electricity, electricity, vectors; energy alternative generation;
theoretical skills that are valued in industry. in valued are that skills theoretical School is also in the top 100 in the world for mechanical, mechanical, for world the in 100 top the in also is School
manager. The skills acquired will enhance your ability to to ability your enhance will acquired skills The manager.
exploring both conventional and renewable electricity electricity renewable and conventional both exploring
leading academics. You will acquire practical and and practical acquire will You academics. leading Integrated Intelligent Systems for Manufacturing. The The Manufacturing. for Systems Intelligent Integrated
you for a successful career as a technologist or or technologist a as career successful a for you
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a strong emphasis on practical applications. practical on emphasis strong a Programme overview Programme
to a national average figure of 43%. It is home to centres centres to home is It 43%. of figure average national a to global companies and play a leading role in shaping shaping in role leading a play and companies global the principles and techniques of this field, whilst having having whilst field, this of techniques and principles the
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industry advisors and provides a thorough knowledge of of knowledge thorough a provides and advisors industry Fees: International: £25,450 International: £11,400 UK:
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with qualifications slightly below and/or professional professional and/or below slightly qualifications with for research intensity recognised in the latest Research Research latest the in recognised intensity research for application of advanced computational modelling and and modelling computational advanced of application
technology, engineering or maths discipline. Applicants Applicants discipline. maths or engineering technology,
Loughborough is a top 10 rated university in England England in university rated 10 top a is Loughborough has a strong emphasis on the fundamentals and and fundamentals the on emphasis strong a has Fees: International: £25,450 International: £11,400 UK:
international qualification in a relevant science, science, relevant a in qualification international
heat transfer and fluid mechanics. Our research research Our mechanics. fluid and transfer heat
experience will also be considered. be also will experience Entry requirements: Entry A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent equivalent or degree honours 2:1 A
of dynamics, tribology, thermodynamics, combustion, combustion, thermodynamics, tribology, dynamics, of
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Advanced Manufacturing Manufacturing Advanced
reality techniques to meet extremely demanding demanding extremely meet to techniques reality
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modelling-simulation, robotics and virtual/augmented virtual/augmented and robotics modelling-simulation,
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MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING AND ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING AND ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL,
LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOLS AND DEPARTMENTS AND SCHOOLS LOUGHBOROUGH LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOLS AND DEPARTMENTS AND SCHOOLS LOUGHBOROUGH LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOLS AND DEPARTMENTS LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOLS AND DEPARTMENTS MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Engineering Design European Master's in MSc Renewable Energy Full-time length: 1 year MSc Part-time length: 2-6 years (typically 3 years) Full-time length: 15 months Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Part-time length: Not available international qualification in a relevant science, technology, engineering or maths discipline. Applicants Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent with qualifications slightly below and/or professional international qualification in a relevant science, experience will be considered. technology, engineering or maths discipline. Applicants with qualifications slightly below and/or professional Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 experience will be considered.
Fees: Please see lboro.ac.uk/pg/meme Programme overview Our Engineering Design MSc is a unique course that combines the aesthetics and form of industrial design Programme overview with the engineering content of functionality, structural Our European Master’s in Renewable Energy MSc is integrity and reliability. Our programme enables you a collaborative programme offered by nine leading to work effectively and successfully in an engineering European universities and is administered by the design role, whether it concerns the design of products, Association of European Renewable Energy Research processes or systems. Centres (EUREC). The programme is designed to meet the challenges of You will be taught the latest advances in clean power the rapidly changing global market – the availability of developments and be equipped with the skills and well-designed products, processes and systems is the knowledge to design and develop benign renewable foundation of successful commercial enterprises. You will energy technologies. develop the technical and transferable skills highly sought During the first semester you will study at Loughborough after by industry and academic research. and will acquire a solid foundation in key renewable Throughout the programme a balance of theory and energy technologies. In the second semester, you will practice is applied to the solutions of real engineering specialise in a chosen technology at a partner university, design problems. All projects meet the product design before completing a six-month research project in the requirements of one of our many co-operating companies. third semester. This course has been accredited since 2006. In line Modules with the IET, IMechE and IED’s review processes, the Semester one will be studied at Loughborough and programme is undergoing reaccreditation to ensure it modules studied may include: Solar Power; Introduction continues to offer professional registration opportunities. to Wind Turbine Technology; Bioenergy; and Water Power. Modules Semester two is undertaken at one of our partner Modules studied may include: Innovation Process and universities and modules studied may include: Wind Entrepreneurship in Engineering; Engineering for Energy (National Technical University of Athens); Grid Sustainable Development; Computer Aided Engineering; Integration (University of Zaragoza); Photovoltaics Structural Analysis; Engineering Design Methods; (University of Northumbria); Solar Thermal (University Engineering Management and Business Studies; of Perpignan); Ocean Energy (Instituto Superior Técnico Sustainable Product Design; Product Design and Human Lisbon); or Sustainable Fuel Systems for Mobility (Hanze Factors; and a major project. University of Applied Sciences). How you will be assessed How you will be assessed You will be assessed by a combination of coursework, Assessments at Loughborough during your first exams and a substantial project. semester will include a combination of coursework and exams. Projects and placements studied in semester two How you will study may vary depending on the destination you choose. You will study through a range of group work, “The immense knowledge of the professors and independent study, lectures, practical sessions and How you will study workshops, seminars and tutorials. You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, lecturers involved is great: they are truly world-class. tutorials, independent study and practical sessions. Every single one of them is driving their areas forward, Career prospects Graduates are fully qualified to take on various roles Career prospects which I find very inspiring and exciting!” and have gone on to be Design and Project Engineers Our graduates go on to work in renewable energy and Product Designers in various companies including companies, consultancies, non-governmental Chargebox, Jaguar Land Rover, JCB and Network Rail to organisations or go on to do a PhD. Some have now name a few. progressed to senior roles in renewable energy companies throughout Europe.
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Mechanical Engineering Mobile Communications Renewable Energy Systems Renewable Energy Systems MSc MSc Technology (Full-time) Technology (Distance Learning) Full-time length: 1 year Full-time length: 1 year MSc MSc Part-time length: 2-6 years (typically 3 years) Part-time length: Not available Full-time length: 1 year Full-time length: Not available Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Part-time length: Not available Part-time length: 2-6 years (typically 3 years) international qualification in a relevant science, international qualification in a relevant science, technology, engineering or maths discipline. Applicants technology, engineering or maths discipline. Applicants Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent with qualifications slightly below and/or professional with qualifications slightly below and/or professional international qualification in a relevant science, international qualification in a relevant science, experience will be considered. experience will be considered. technology, engineering or maths discipline. Applicants technology, engineering or maths discipline. Applicants with qualifications slightly below and/or professional with qualifications slightly below and/or professional Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 experience will be considered. experience will be considered.
Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 Programme overview Programme overview This programme is designed to meet the challenges Our Mobile Communications MSc will equip you with of the rapidly changing global market. It is aimed at the skills and knowledge needed to design and develop Programme overview Programme overview graduates and engineering professionals wishing the next generation of mobile communications and Our Renewable Energy Systems Technology MSc is Based on our renowned full-time Renewable Energy to develop advanced skills in engineering science, wireless systems. designed to prepare you for a career in the rapidly Systems Technology MSc, this award-winning distance design and technology. It will broaden your mechanical expanding global renewable energy sector. It features learning programme offers flexibility in terms of place, As new technologies emerge in this ever-expanding practical, industry-focused content, delivered by our pace and learning mode and prepares you for a career in engineering knowledge, introducing you to new field, our programme will equip you with the essential applications and practices, enabling you to develop internationally renowned academics, together with the rapidly expanding global renewable energy sector. theory and practical skills to support your long-term industrial experts. technical and transferable skills. career development. You will benefit from access to our world-class You will have access to our high-tech laboratories Each module is informed by our world-class research experimental and simulation laboratories for the You will benefit from being supported by our 5G and the latest industry developments, ensuring duration of your studies. devoted to dynamics and control, electronics, fluid Research Centre (5GRC), whose work focuses on mechanics, materials, mechatronics, metrology, the programme maintains relevance in this rapidly Our Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology the future of mobile communications. You will also developing, global sector. optical engineering and high-power lasers, and benefit from recent investment in software, 3D printing (CREST) is renowned for its innovative learning methods structural integrity. suites, engineering machine workshops and electronics You will benefit from our sector-leading experimental which have been designed to fit around your other Upon successful completion, you will be able to plan laboratory. and simulation laboratories for your project work and commitments, whilst ensuring that you have the best assignments, giving you a chance to work side-by-side possible learning experience. Our learning and teaching and monitor multi-disciplinary projects, appreciate the This course has been accredited since 2010. In line central role of design within engineering, demonstrate with leading academics and researchers on industrially resources are available online at any time. with the IET’s review process, the programme is relevant problems. competence in using computer-based engineering undergoing reaccreditation to ensure it continues to This course has been accredited since 2003. In line with techniques, analyse and understand complex offer professional registration opportunities. This course has been accredited since 2003. In line with the IET’s review process, the programme is undergoing engineering problems. the IET’s review process, the programme is undergoing reaccreditation to ensure it continues to offer Modules This course has been accredited since 2008. In line with reaccreditation to ensure it continues to offer professional registration opportunities. Modules studied may include: Digital Signal Processing; IET, IMechE and IED’s review process, the programme professional registration opportunities. Personal Radio Communications; Information Theory Modules is undergoing reaccreditation to ensure it continues to and Coding; Communication Channels; Statistical Modules Modules studied may include: Renewable Energy offer professional registration opportunities. Methods and Data Analysis; Digital Signal Processing for Modules studied may include: Renewable Energy Technologies, Economics and Policy; Solar Power; Modules Software Defined Radio; Mobile Network Technologies; Technologies, Economics and Policy; Solar Power; Introduction to Wind Turbine Technology; Water Power; Modules studied may include: Innovation Process and Antennas; and a project in mobile communications. Introduction to Wind Turbine Technology; Water Power; Bioenergy; Integration of Renewables; Energy Storage; Bioenergy; Integration of Renewables; Energy Storage; Advanced Photovoltaics; Wind Turbine Aerodynamics Entrepreneurship in Engineering; Engineering for How you will be assessed Sustainable Development; Computer Aided Engineering; Advanced Photovoltaics; Wind Turbine Aerodynamics and Loads; Renewable Energy for Development; Data You will be assessed by a combination of coursework, Structural Analysis; Engineering Design Methods; and Loads; Renewable Energy for Development; Data Analytics for Smart Energy Systems; Energy System exams, group work and a substantial project. Experimental Mechanics; Thermofluids; Simulation of Analytics for Smart Energy Systems; Energy System Investment and Risk; and a project. Advanced Materials and Processes; and a major project. How you will study Investment and Risk; and a project. How you will be assessed You will study through a range of group work, How you will be assessed You will be assessed by a combination of coursework, How you will be assessed independent study, lectures, practical sessions and You will be assessed through a combination of You will be assessed by a combination of coursework, exams, group work and a substantial project. workshops, seminars and tutorials. coursework, exams and substantial project. exams, group work and a substantial project. How you will study Career prospects How you will study You will study through a range of live streamed and How you will study Graduates have progressed into a range of roles You will study through a range of group work, You will study through a range of group work, recorded lectures, tutorials, interactive computer-based including Research and Development and Design independent study, lectures, practical sessions and independent study, lectures, practical sessions and simulations and virtual workshops. Engineers in various industries including aviation, workshops, seminars and tutorials. workshops, field trips and tutorials. automation and communication. Career prospects Career prospects Career prospects Graduates are in high demand within sectors such as Our graduates have gone on to work for a variety of Our graduates work world-wide for companies including manufacturing, development of generation schemes, reputable companies including Airbus, BAE Systems, First Utility, Mott MacDonald, NPower and Siemens utilities, engineering consultancies, finance and local, Caterpillar, Chicago Bridge and Iron and Jaguar Land to name a few, in roles such as Renewable Energy regional and national government. Graduates have gone Rover in Mechanical, Structural and Development Consultants and Renewable Engineers. on to work for companies including Arup, DNV GL, E.ON, Engineer roles. EDF Energy, Irina Consulting, RES, RWE, SSE and Vestas to name a few.
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Systems Engineering Telecommunications Engineering MSc MSc
Full-time length: 1 year Full-time length: 1 year “The quality of teaching is very good, with challenging Part-time length: 3 years Part-time length: Not available coursework and exams, which at the end makes you Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent proud to have completed the degree.” international qualification in a relevant science, international qualification in a relevant science, technology, engineering or maths discipline. Applicants technology, engineering or maths discipline. Applicants with qualifications slightly below and/or professional with qualifications slightly below and/or professional experience will be considered. experience will be considered.
Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450
Programme overview Programme overview Systems Engineering is the transdisciplinary approach Our Telecommunications Engineering MSc provides that integrates all disciplines to allow an innovation to be a thorough understanding of modern and future developed from a concept to a fully operational system. telecommunication systems including 4G and 5G It considers business and technical needs to create a technologies, as well as the opportunity to develop quality product that meets all requirements. Systems advanced practical and theoretical knowledge, cope effectively with complexity in sectors as diverse as equipping you with the skills and experience energy, transport, defence, telecommunications, health needed to design and develop the next generation of and infrastructure. telecommunication systems. This course has been accredited since 2011. In line with As fresh technologies emerge in this ever-expanding the IET’s review process, the programme is undergoing field, you will possess the essential theory and insights reaccreditation to ensure it continues to offer needed to support a career in telecommunications. professional registration opportunities. Additionally, it You will undertake projects as part of your course, is aligned with the International Council on Systems utilising performance measurement equipment and a Engineering’s competency framework. testbed to test the validity of your systems and detect Modules possible network abuse. Modules studied may include: Applied Systems Thinking; You will have access to the communications Systems Architecture; Sensors and Actuators for laboratory equipped with software defined radios, Control; Systems Design; Validation and Verification; drones and professional network measurement Understanding Complexity; Modelling Simulation equipment, as well as the radio frequency anechoic and Visualisation for Engineering; Engineering chamber for testing antennas. and Management of Capability; Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Engineering; Holistic Engineering; Modules Group Systems Project; and an individual project. Modules studied may include: Digital Signal Processing; Additionally, one specialist module may be substituted Communication Networks; Information Theory and from another MSc: Engineering for Sustainable Coding; Telecommunications Network Security; Development; Manufacturing Processes Automation; Advanced Telecommunications Techniques; Applied Additive Manufacturing; Computer Aided Engineering; Network Monitoring and Security; Personal Radio Engineering Design Methods; Digital Signal Processing; Communications; Statistical Methods and Data Analysis; Communication Networks; Lean and Agile Manufacture Antennas; Digital Signal Processing for Software Defined or Telecommunications Network Security. Radio; and a telecommunications project. How you will be assessed How you will be assessed You will be assessed by a combination of coursework, You will be assessed by a combination of coursework, dissertation, exams, group work and a substantial exams, group work and a substantial project. project. How you will study How you will study You will study through a range of group work, You will study through a range of group work, independent study, lectures, practical sessions and independent study, lectures, practical sessions and workshops, seminars and tutorials. workshops, seminars and tutorials. Career prospects Career prospects Graduates of the Telecommunications Engineering There is global demand for Systems Engineering MSc are sought after in communication engineering graduates in a range of industries, at companies such industries from software/firmware to signal processing as Rolls Royce, BAE Systems, Easy Jet and Jaguar Land in senior technical and managerial roles. Rover to name a few, in roles such as Graduate Engineer, Systems Engineer, Software Engineer and Functional Safety Engineers.
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Research opportunities Our areas of research Taught programmes Physics of Materials Novel Materials MSc Research in this area covers novel materials such as PhD: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time superconductors, graphene, and topological insulators, Full-time length: 1 year high temperature superconductivity, Weyl metals, Advanced Physics Part-time length: Not available Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent magnetic and sprintronic materials and the engineering MSc Entry requirements: A 2:2 honours degree or equivalent international qualification in physics or a related and design of quantum devices. discipline. Full-time length: 1 year international qualification in science or engineering, or Quantum and Nano-engineering and Design appropriate professional experience. Part-time length: Not available Fees: UK: see website International: £24,100 The interdisciplinary Quantum Systems Engineering Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 Research Group brings together a unique team from Entry requirements: A 2:2 honours degree or equivalent diverse backgrounds including scientists, quantum international qualification in science or engineering, or We are a research-intensive physics department, best Programme overview technologists, engineers and end-users. Research in appropriate professional experience. known for our leading contribution to diverse fields of Our Physics of Materials MSc provides you with the this area ranges from fundamental ideas in quantum condensed matter physics. Building on our traditional Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 opportunity to work with expert researchers in the field. mechanics and quantum behaviour in condensed matter strengths in fundamental physics we address the UK This research-focused comprehensive programme is to applications to quantum technology. Grand Challenges. Our most significant contributions Programme overview designed to equip you with the advanced theoretical and and innovations are in the areas of 2D and van der High Frequency Solid State Physics and Engineering Our Advanced Physics MSc will equip you with the key mathematical skills of a professional physicist. Waals materials, novel devices for energy harvesting, Research in this area is dedicated to the development of skills needed for employment in industry, public service The programme allows you to explore the physics of spintronics, high-frequency electronics, novel computing devices, such as sources, sensors and amplifiers, based or academic research. new materials, their preparation and characterisation. approaches and artificial intelligence. on novel semi- and super-conducting materials for The programme reflects the research strengths and You will learn how to work with modern research- high-frequency (GHz/THz) applications. Supporting you specialisms of Loughborough’s Department of Physics, level equipment and make an analysis of your own You will be able to consult departmental academic staff Physics of Complexity combining compulsory modules which may include experimental and theoretical data, as well as applying regarding your specific research interests and assigned Research in this area covers econophysics, biophysics, superconductivity and nanoscience with options that modern physics methods to assess materials, examine supervisors with expertise in the selected research area, Brownian motion, sociophysics and social networks, include quantum computing and solid-state physics. The properties of novel materials, and develop the advanced at the start of your PhD. We have a vibrant international and physical principles of unconventional computing. majority of the programme is devoted to research work, theoretical and quantitative skills that are highly sought community of PhD researchers with whom you can The Department has internationally leading research in which you will learn research methods appropriate to after by employers. interact regularly and we organise regular departmental groups and infrastructure, supporting the research in a particular area of physics, and then plan and execute Modules seminars in topics of current interest which will help all presented areas. a project, carrying out original research under the Compulsory modules may include: Mathematical you to build an excellent network during your research. guidance of an expert in the field. Our research groups are flexible and strongly engage Methods for Interdisciplinary Sciences; Superconductivity Furthermore, we offer bespoke training courses to in enhanced cross-communication and collaboration Modules and Nanoscience; Characterisation Techniques in Solid support your research and additionally, you can also between the five Departments of the School, namely, Compulsory modules may include: Mathematical State Physics; Research Methods in Physics; and a develop your skills further by supporting undergraduate between Physics, Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences, Methods for Interdisciplinary Sciences; Superconductivity research project. teaching in the department. Computer Science and the Mathematics Education and Nanoscience; Research Methods in Physics; and a Optional modules may include: Polymer Properties; How to apply Centre. We have several Interdisciplinary Research research project. Polymer Science; Advanced Characterisation Projects which have funding attached are advertised Centres involving staff and PhD students from all five Optional modules may include: Characterisation Techniques; Simulation of Advanced Materials and on our online prospectus. For self-funded projects or Science departments encouraging interdisciplinary Techniques in Solid State Physics; Quantum Information; Processes; and Materials Modelling. those funded by third-party sponsors, you should give research: MATLAB as a Scientific Programming Language; Additional modules may be available from the an indication of your general field of interest but are not • Centre for Imaging Science Advanced Characterisation Techniques; Quantum Materials Department. advised to provide a detailed proposal. • Centre for the Science of Materials Computing; and Physics of Complex Systems. • Centre for Geometry and Applications The theme of your research project will be one of How you will be assessed • Centre for Analytical Science the topical areas in physics of materials, including You will be assessed by a combination of exams, • Interdisciplinary Centre for Mathematical Modelling graphene-based materials, thin film materials, shape coursework and group work. • Interdisciplinary Science Centre from Laboratory to memory compounds or nanomaterials, or experimental Fabrication (Lab2Fab) How you will study study of properties of materials. You will study through a range of lectures, seminars, How you will be assessed tutorials, practical sessions and individual study, You will be assessed by a combination of exams, including your own substantial research project. coursework and group work. Career prospects How you will study Employers of choice for our graduates include the You will study through a range of lectures, tutorials, Ministry of Defence, DSTL, BAE Systems, BP, practical sessions and guided independent study, Rolls-Royce and Intelligent Energy in roles such as including your own substantial research project. Business Analyst, Physicist, Technical Manager and Financial Trader. Other students have gone on to Career prospects study at PhD level. Employers of choice for our graduates include the Ministry of Defence, DSTL, BAE Systems, BP, Rolls-Royce, and Intelligent Energy, in roles such as Business Analyst, Physicist, Technical Manager and Financial Trader. Other students have gone on to study at PhD level.
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Shane Politics and PhD student International Studies “My favourite thing about Loughborough is the community and support. I received a warm welcome from the current doctoral researchers when I Politics and International Studies is committed to 4TH IN THE UK delivering outstanding research that has the potential FOR POLITICS arrived and quickly became part of the community. THE GUARDIAN to transform policy, raise new questions and inspire UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020 Everyone wants to see you succeed.” academic and public debate.
Experts within the subject area research and teach across areas relevant to contemporary politics and international studies with an emphasis on migration, populism, development politics and security and defence issues. There is particular strength in the study of regional politics in Africa, Europe and the Arctic. Colleagues work and teach on issues such as gender and militarism, climate change and security, terrorism and urban warfare.
Politics and International Studies at Loughborough is also home to a strong teaching and research base in contemporary and international history with colleagues teaching slavery, empire, post-colonial politics and post-1945 Britain.
Our research focuses on contemporary politics and political theory, modern and international history, international organisation and security studies. We emphasise our policy-relevant work which is linked to practical work for government, NGOs and public debate.
Most of our research is linked to humanities and the political and social sciences but Politics and International Studies also has a fascinating portfolio of interdisciplinary research into the history of ideas, radical movements and activism, gender politics, international politics and history, government and governance, politics and the arts, media studies, history, and digital humanities.
Inspiring graduates Politics and International Studies is a supportive environment for Our programmes postgraduate study and fosters strong research links between academics and students. Students participate in seminar planning Research opportunities PhD p142 and receive tailored advice on fellowships and publication. Graduates from this area have secured prestigious positions in Security MA p143 academic institutions, whilst others have pursued careers in Media History MA p143 academic publishing, in international and UK-based campaign groups, and with civil society organisations.
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Research opportunities Our areas of research Taught programmes Media History Anarchism Research Group (ARG) MA The ARG supports anarchism research across scholarly PhD: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time disciplines at the University and works to raise the Full-time length: 1 year profile of anarchist studies through scholarship Security Part-time length: Not available Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent and public engagement. The group also works in MA international qualification in a relevant discipline. Entry requirements: A 2.1 honours degree or equivalent collaboration with the Politicized Practice, and Theatre international qualification in a related discipline. Applicants without a postgraduate qualification will be and Performance research groups based in the Creative Full-time length: 1 year required to complete research training in tandem with Part-time length: 2 years Arts study area to question prevailing political, economic Fees: UK: £9,700 International: £19,950 their doctoral programme. and cultural orthodoxies. Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Programme overview Fees: UK: see website International: £18,100 Centre for Security Studies (CSS) international qualification in international relations, This is an innovative new programme that provides CSS produces critical and applied research on politically, politics, history, sociology, criminology or a related an understanding and appreciation of the history, strategically, socially and ethically pressing security subject. Based within the School of Social Sciences and role and influence of media, communication and issues in global politics. Its research strengths lie in Humanities, Politics and International Studies comprises Fees: UK: £9,700 International: £19,950 cultural processes and institutions. Taught by a war and conflict, migration, resilience, and gender and the disciplines of politics, history and international leading and internationally recognised team of security. The group explores the local and transnational relations. All of our academic staff are active Programme overview scholars based in the School of Social Sciences’ implications of security policies on states, communities researchers, working within and across disciplinary This degree takes students through a rich variety of Centre for Research in Communication and Culture, and individuals, shedding light on everyday practices of boundaries. The School is home to 130 postgraduates different case studies of security threats and responses, the degree provides a unique opportunity to explore security and the construction of resilient communities in working closely with 100 specialist supervisors who are including: nuclear weapons, terrorism, migration, one of the liveliest interdisciplinary fields in the social the UK and Europe, as well as globally. located in one of five main research areas: climate change, cyber threats and civil wars. Analysis sciences and humanities. Ethics in Public Life Group is underpinned by thought-provoking engagement with • Communication and Media See p82 for more information. • Geography and Environment A network of academics from departments across cutting edge theories in both traditional and critical • Humanities Loughborough and beyond who are committed to security studies, war studies, peace studies and related • Politics and International Studies debating issues concerning ethics in public life. The scholarship. Assessment is deliberately policy-relevant. • Social and Policy Studies. group hosts conferences, symposia and public lectures Students also take part in various activities organised by from high-profile speakers on a range of issues from the Supporting you the Centre for Security Studies. role of MPs, political lobbying and economic inequality You will be assigned two supervisors who are to public health, international aid and the ethics of Modules international experts in their respective fields plus scientific research. Modules studied may include: International Politics; an internal reviewer and a Director of Doctoral Research Design and Practice in Security Studies; Programmes. Media, Memory and History Security, Conflict and Defence in Global Politics; Security Research in this group examines both the historical This team provides tailored academic and pastoral in the Developing World; Governing Crises; Ethical evolution of communication and the involvement of the support throughout your studies. The School runs an Dilemmas and Security in the 21st Century; Urban media in shaping our experience of the past, present extensive programme of research training and you will Warfare; and Dissertation in Security Studies. and future. It provides a shared focus of research for have the chance to participate in and run seminars and scholars across the social sciences and humanities. How you will be assessed discussion groups. These will help you integrate into Researchers work on various aspects of media and You will be assessed by a mix of oral and written the School’s academic community and develop skills communication history, mediated memory and the policy briefs on contemporary security issues, team that will enable you to present your work at national relationship between media and time. work assignments on crisis management, essays and international conferences. You will be provided and a dissertation. with access to a shared office with networked PC and Radical Politics and Populism specialist software, and allowances for photocopying, This research cluster is focused on the comparative How you will study conference attendance and interlibrary loans. study of populism, radicalism and social movements in You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, independent study and workshops. How to apply democratic societies. Projects which have funding attached (eg through Career prospects research councils, university funding or industry As this is a new programme, graduate destinations are sponsorship) are advertised on our online prospectus not yet available. However, this degree is particularly and do not require a research proposal. For self-funded suitable for those interested in diplomacy, journalism, projects or those funded by third party sponsors, you civil service, policy-making, campaigning, and research. are strongly advised to contact spgsresearch@lboro. ac.uk before making an application. This will allow us to ensure that supervision is available and that your proposal falls into an area of established expertise. It also helps us put you in touch with our academics if you want to discuss your ideas informally before you apply. If you wish to make an application, you will also need to submit a research proposal. Please see our online prospectus for guidance.
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Research opportunities Our areas of research Taught programmes Childhood, Youth and Social Policy Criminology and Social Policy (CASP) MA This group of international researchers focuses on the PhD: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time analysis of issues associated with crime and social Full-time length: 1 year Social Science Research Part-time length: 2 years policy, and on enhancing the relationships between Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent policy and practice. Research in CASP is situated within international qualification in a relevant discipline. (Social Policy) Entry requirements: A 2.1 honours degree or equivalent and across two central agendas: children, young people international qualification in a related discipline. Applicants without a postgraduate qualification will be MSc and families (social policy), and applied criminal justice required to complete research training in tandem with (criminology), which includes work in the fields of youth Fees: UK: £9,700 International: £19,950 their doctoral programme. Full-time length: 1 year justice, probation, prisons and victimisation. Part-time length: 2 years Fees: UK: see website International: £18,100 Staff members contribute widely to agenda setting Programme overview and thought leadership in their areas of expertise. Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent This programme is a multidisciplinary programme that In addition to publishing extensively, CASP staff also international qualification in a related discipline. explores children and young people’s lives in diverse Based within the School of Social Sciences and contribute to national policy debates and the evidence Fees: UK: £9,700 International: £19,950 contexts and related social policy debates. It critically Humanities, Social and Policy Studies and comprises the based transfer of policy into practice locally, nationally examines current advanced research on children, disciplines of sociology, criminology and social policy. young people and families with reference to relevant and internationally. Programme overview All of our academic staff are active researchers, working theories and concepts in human geography and the Sociology Our Social Science Research (Social Policy) MSc within and across disciplinary boundaries. The School wider social sciences. is home to 130 postgraduates working closely with 100 Members of the sociology research team are recognised provides you with a comprehensive overview of the key See p107 for more information. specialist supervisors who are located in one of five main internationally for contributions to their specialist fields, methodological and philosophical debates that currently research areas: including social identities and structural inequalities shape social sciences. It also provides an opportunity relating to class, gender, race and religion; migration to develop specialised research methods skills in social • Communication and Media and citizenship; consumption, culture and inequality; policy in an internationally renowned department for • Geography and Environment health, mental health and biomedicine; digital social policy research. • Humanities technologies, economies and cultures; and classic • Politics and International Studies The programme consists of compulsory and optional and contemporary social theories. Our academics Digital Media and Society • Social and Policy Studies. modules delivered across Loughborough’s Schools of publish in leading international journals, make regular Social Sciences; Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences; MA
contributions to public debates by discussing their Business and Economics; and Science. research findings in national and international media, Full-time length: 1 year On completion of the Social Science Research (Social Part-time length: not available and have established partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders. Policy) programme, you will have met the MSc training requirements for PhD funding from the ESRC, opening Entry requirements: A 2.1 honours degree or equivalent Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) international qualification in a related discipline. up the possibility of securing doctoral researcher CRSP is an internationally renowned research centre, funding from this research council. Fees: UK: £9,700 International: £19,950 specialising in innovative and applied social policy research and critical policy analysis, particularly focused Modules Programme overview on poverty, income and living standards. CRSP staff Compulsory modules studied may include: Philosophy This programme offers a comprehensive understanding collaborate with governments, large funding bodies, of Social Science; Quantitative Research Methods; of current developments in digital media and their policy-makers and practitioners in developing their Research Design and Practice; Qualitative Research wider social significance. It is designed to provide you highly distinctive strategy for research, enterprise and Methods; Specialist Research Methods: Understanding with an in-depth understanding of current thinking impact. The centrepiece of CRSP’s work is the ‘Minimum Social Policy Research; and a dissertation. and debates on the implications of the integral role of Income Standard’, a world-leading, cutting edge Optional modules studied may include: Doing Research digital media in contemporary life. It is delivered by research programme working to reach public agreement with Young People in their Socio-spatial Contexts; a diverse interdisciplinary team with a strong profile on the budget levels required to meet a socially Advanced Content Analysis; Methodological Advances in digital culture, media, sociology, anthropology and acceptable standard of living, collaborating with partners in Applied Ethnography; Applied Conversation Analysis; communication studies. in eight countries to apply this method. and Methodological Implications of Critical Realism. See p81 for more information. How you will be assessed Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) You will be assessed by a combination of coursework Social and Policy Studies is proud to be part of the and group work. ESRC Midlands Graduate School DTP in partnership How you will study with Warwick, Nottingham, Birmingham, Aston and You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, Leicester universities. practical sessions and workshops. Career prospects As this is a new programme, graduate destinations are not yet available. However, this degree is particularly suitable for those interested in social and policy research, local government, civil service, housing, third sector and NGOs.
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Ranked first in the world for sports related subjects for four years running in the prestigious QS World University Rankings, 1ST IN THE UK our wide-ranging expertise encompasses diverse areas such FOR SPORTS SCIENCE THE TIMES AND SUNDAY as medicine, molecular biology, nutrition, physiology, TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY biomechanics, economics, pedagogy, psychology, sociology and GUIDE 2020 sport management.
We work with influential sport organisations from across the world 1ST IN EUROPE who wish to partner with us on a range of cutting-edge research, FOR SPORT SCIENCE teaching and enterprise activities. These partnerships benefit our ACADEMIC RANKINGS OF WORLD UNIVERSITIES students by ensuring that our teaching and research are informed by industry and have a real world impact on society, culture and the economy. 100% OF RESEARCH IMPACT RATED ‘WORLD-LEADING’ Our postgraduate students have gone on to further study or to OR ‘INTERNATIONALLY follow careers in teaching, lecturing and research, as well as EXCELLENT’ taking up positions within a variety of organisations or starting REF 2014 their own businesses.
World-class facilities We are proud to offer postgraduate students the most advanced facilities for learning and research with access to state-of-the- art laboratories, teaching resources, equipment, and sport and exercise facilities. This includes the £10 million pioneering sport and exercise medicine centre – one of three regional hubs that, together, form the country’s first ever National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine. Loughborough University and the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences offer both a truly unique Our programmes student experience and a dynamic centre of research excellence.
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Exercise as Medicine MSc p151 Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health MSc p151 Physical Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE/MSc with QTS p152 Physiology and Nutrition of Sport and Exercise MSc p152 Social Science Research (Sport and Exercise Science) MSc p153 Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc p153 Sport Biomechanics MSc p154 Sport Management MSc p154 Sport Management, Politics and International Development MSc p155 Strength and Conditioning MSc p155
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Research opportunities Our areas of research Taught programmes Musculoskeletal Sport Science A broad range of social and natural sciences contribute and Health to the School’s research activity, which is organised PhD: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time within three themes. MSc Exercise as Medicine Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Sports Performance Full-time length: 1 year MSc international qualification, or a master’s degree. The research within this theme aims to understand and Part-time length: Typically 2 years
enhance sport and exercise performance across the Full-time length: 1 year Fees: UK: see website International: £24,100 ability range, by investigating the factors influencing, and Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Part-time length: Typically 2 years (please see website international qualification in a relevant subject, or methods for improving, human performance in sport and for more information) equivalent professional experience. With globally renowned staff collaborating with other exercise. These objectives encompass the physiological, Entry requirements: An honours degree (2:1 or above) academic institutions, centres and industry partners pedagogical, biomechanical and psychological aspects Fees: UK: £14,500 International: £24,650 or equivalent international qualification in sports science around the world, the School of Sport, Exercise and of performance, as well as injury prevention and or other relevant biological science, which contains Health Sciences has been recognised for the quality rehabilitation. A further objective is to analyse the social, Programme overview a substantial element of exercise physiology, such as of its research (commended in the most recent political and economic context within which performance Our Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health MSc applied human physiology or physiotherapy. Research Assessment Exercise) and enjoys a high sport takes place. will provide you with knowledge of the scientific profile in the media. Lifestyle for Health and Well-being Fees: UK: £14,500 International: £24,650 concepts and procedures underpinning sport and exercise-related musculoskeletal function, Research within the School continues to have a Research within this theme strives to improve human measurement, injury and treatment. far-reaching impact and reflects the global interests health and well-being throughout the lifespan by Programme overview of staff and their extensive international collaboration. considering the social, behavioural and biological Our Exercise as Medicine MSc will equip you with the The programme provides a multidisciplinary perspective Research is multi-disciplinary, drawing on the full determinants and consequences of human lifestyles, knowledge and skills to promote the prescription of on the study of musculoskeletal health and performance, spectrum of natural and social sciences, and is focused with a specific emphasis on physical activity, nutrition exercise, both as a preventative measure as well as including anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, on issues of contemporary concern at international, and chronic disease. treatment/therapy. bioengineering and kinesiology. national and local levels. Participation in Sport and Exercise It will educate a new, highly skilled cohort of allied It is delivered in connection with the National Centre The School is renowned for fundamental and applied Research under this theme aims to increase and health professionals with the ability to work alongside for Sport and Exercise Medicine – East Midlands research which supports knowledge advancement and enhance the sport and exercise opportunities and clinicians and practitioners to manage the epidemic of (NCSEMEM), which is accredited by the International informs the practice of organisations worldwide. experiences of participation in sport and exercise. It lifestyle-related diseases and conditions. Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Centre for Prevention analyses the sociological, economic, psychological, of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health – one of just Supporting you You will benefit from our world-leading National Centre political, organisational and behavioural factors which for Sport and Exercise Medicine teaching environments nine accredited centres around the world. You will be assigned a primary and secondary supervisor inhibit and facilitate community participation in sport and have access to state-of-the-art laboratories, Modules who provide academic and personal support, along and exercise. with the Director of Doctoral Programmes who oversees designed to facilitate the transfer of cutting-edge Core modules may include: Orthopaedic Sport research to front-line support and care. Biomechanics; The Risks of, and Recovery from, Sports your progress. For more information about research opportunities and Musculoskeletal Injury; Neuromuscular Function; You will have a desk, workstation, allowance for in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Modules Physiology of Sports Performance; Basic Science and photocopying and inter-library loans, plus the please visit: lboro.ac.uk/ssehs/research Compulsory modules may include: Exercise Testing and Regenerative Therapy; Emerging Digital Technologies; opportunity to apply for conference travel grants. Prescription and Strategies for Adherence; Epidemiology of Physical Activity; Interventions for Physical Activity and a research project. How to apply Promotion; Measurement of Physical Activity and Optional modules may include: Measurement of Projects which have funding attached (eg through Sedentary Behaviour; Quantitative Research; Research Human Movement; and Developing Computer Models research councils, university funding or industry Project in Exercise as Medicine. for Sports Biomechanics. sponsorship) are advertised via our online prospectus and do not require a research proposal. Optional modules may include: Exercise and How you will be assessed Immunology; Sport and Exercise Nutrition; Exercise, You will be assessed by coursework, essays, laboratory For self-funded projects or those funded by third-party Health, Medicine and Society; Emerging Digital Health write-ups, reports, presentations, in-class tests, and sponsors, you should submit a research proposal of a Technologies; Mental Health in Exercise and Sport; exams, as well as project reports and a research project. maximum of 1,000 words, to include the aims of your Psychology of Exercise for Clinical Populations. study, a brief literature review, an outline of the proposed How you will study research methods and your preferred member of staff How you will be assessed Your learning will be supported through a range of to supervise the project. You are strongly recommended You will be assessed by a combination of exams, seminars, lectures, tutorials, independent study and to contact us before submitting an application for coursework and group work. practical sessions. preliminary discussions regarding topics, availability How you will study Career prospects and funding. You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, Typical career destinations include sports science labs, tutorials, independent study, group work, practical support with the English Institute of Sport, working in sessions and supervision. rehabilitation and exercise therapy, and working with Career prospects professional sports organisations. Other graduates Graduates will be able to pursue careers in the allied progress to PhD study and teaching in further and healthcare professions, in positions such as exercise- higher education. referral specialists and lifestyle consultants, as well as in higher education and research.
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Physical Education with Qualified Physiology and Nutrition of Social Science Research Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc Teacher Status (QTS) Sport and Exercise (Sport and Exercise Science) PGCE/MSc with QTS MSc MSc Full-time length: 1 year Part-time length: Typically 2 years PGCE: 1 year full-time Full-time length: 1 year Full-time length: 1 year MSc with QTS: 1 year full-time PGCE plus additional Part-time length: Typically 2 years Part-time length: Typically 2 years Entry requirements: An honours degree (2.1 of 65% or part-time modules above) or equivalent international qualification in sport Entry requirements: An honours degree (good 2:1 or Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent and exercise science, psychology or a related field. Please Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent above) or equivalent overseas qualification in sports international qualification in a wide range of subjects. see website for full details. international qualification in a relevant discipline, which science, human physiology, nutrition or dietetics or other Fees: UK: £9,700 International: £19,950 includes at least 50% sport science or PE-related content. relevant biological science that contains a substantial Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 A 2:2 honours degree with extensive school experience element of exercise physiology and/or nutrition. will also be considered. Please see website for full details. Programme overview Programme overview Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 Our Social Science Research (Sport and Exercise Our Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc moves beyond Fees: PGCE: UK: £9,700 MSc with QTS: UK: see website Science) MSc provides students with a comprehensive the fundamentals of psychological science. It focuses Programme overview overview of the key methodological and philosophical on significant areas in the applied contexts of sport and Programme overview Our MSc in Physiology and Nutrition of Sport and debates that shape the social sciences. physical activity, while providing a critical understanding Our Physical Education with Qualified Teacher Status Exercise is designed to provide you with an in-depth Our research is multidisciplinary, drawing on the of sport and exercise psychology. (QTS) programme prepares you to teach secondary understanding of the physiological, nutritional and full spectrum of natural and social sciences, and The programme is designed and delivered to prepare school students. It provides practical professional metabolic demands of exercise and training, and their is focused on issues of contemporary concern at preparation for teaching and is designed and delivered implications for participation in sport, as well as for the students for practitioner career pathways or doctoral international, national and local levels. We engage in research and academic roles in sport and exercise in partnership with local schools. One third of the maintenance of good health. strong partnerships with leading schools, institutes and programme is university-based and two thirds of your psychology. It is accredited by the British Psychological The programme offers in-depth study across a range universities across the world in the research fields of Society (BPS) via “Accreditation Through Partnership”. time will be spent in schools. of areas within exercise physiology and sport and sport, exercise, education, health and well-being. Modules We have a strong tradition of teacher education and a exercise nutrition. The broad scope of this research has, for example, Compulsory modules may include: Psychology of Sport history of successfully producing outstanding teachers, led to: developments in the treatment of eating Modules and Physical Activity in Youth; Current Research in who are in great demand by schools and colleges in the disorders; improved understanding of the effects of In Semesters 1 and 2 modules cover the following Performance Psychology and Management; Psychology UK and overseas. sedentary lifestyles and the benefits of physical activity; areas: Physiology of Sport Performance; Sport and of Exercise for Clinical Populations; Motivation and You will have access to both the University’s outstanding academic support to enhance sport coaching; advice to Exercise Nutrition; Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Individual Differences in Sport and Exercise; Mental sports facilities for the taught element of the course international sport organisations and governments on Physiology and Nutrition; and Quantitative Research Health in Sport and Exercise; Professional Practice and to selected partnership schools in the region for the policies and procedures; guidance and support for elite Methods. Semester 2 provides the opportunity for in Sport Psychology; Psychology of the Coach-Athlete school-based element of the course. athletes (both able-bodied and disabled) to achieve further specialism and development of current thinking Relationship; Introductory Qualitative and Quantitative their full potential; and the use of exercise in treating The PGCE represents both a standalone qualification and theory by studying either Applied Sport and Exercise Research; and the Research Project. and the first year (contributing half the credits) of an Nutrition or Contemporary Issues in Exercise Physiology. health conditions. How you will be assessed MSc in Education with QTS. This therefore provides an The programme culminates in a substantial independent Modules You will be assessed by a rich variety of coursework opportunity for you to gain a relevant master’s degree research project. Compulsory modules studied may include: Philosophy assessments, in-class tests, and examinations. during your early teaching career, should you wish to How you will be assessed of Social Science; Quantitative Research Methods; continue your studies beyond the PGCE year. You will be assessed by a combination of examinations, Research Design and Practice; Qualitative Research How you will study Your learning will be supported through a range of How you will be assessed coursework and group work. Methods; Specialist Research Methods (Sport and Exercise Science); Development of Social Scientific lectures, seminars, independent study, group work, You will be assessed through a variety of methods, How you will study Knowledge of Sport and Exercise; and a dissertation. practical sessions, workshops and/or field work. including written assignments and a group presentation. You will study through participation in lectures, tutorials, Optional modules cover a range of advanced You will also be assessed in your practical teaching. group work, practical laboratory sessions, and via Career prospects research methods. Graduates from the School have gone on to pursue How you will study supervised research and independent study. roles in sport and exercise psychology within such Your learning will be supported through a range of How you will be assessed Career prospects organisations as the British Psychological Society, lectures, seminars, tutorials, group work, independent You will primarily be assessed via coursework, along This programme will equip you for future careers in Brighton and Hove Albion FC, GiveSurf, Leicester study and practical sessions. with a dissertation and an oral poster presentation. applied sports physiology/nutrition, exercise physiology Tigers, and the Ministry of Defence. Many graduates How you will study Career prospects and sport nutrition support, in research (PhD, or undertake Stage 2 training to become Health and Care You will study through a range of lectures, seminars, The majority of our PGCE trainees secure teaching research positions in the Higher Education Sector), Professions Council-accredited Sport and Exercise practical sessions, independent study and group work. posts by the time they complete their training, and have teaching in higher education or in employment in Psychology practitioners. gone on to successful careers in many different schools industry. Employability and applied skills teaching are Career prospects throughout the UK and overseas. embedded within the programme. Recent graduates On completion of the course you will have met the have been employed by National Governing Bodies MSc training requirements for PhD funding from the (including UK Athletics, British Swimming, British Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Cycling) Professional bodies (including the Football opening up the possibility of securing PhD funding Association, Rugby Football Union, Lawn Tennis from this organisation. Association), the English, Scottish and Welsh Institutes of Sport, Industry (including Nestle, GlaxoSmithKline, Yakult) and in health settings (including the NHS, BUPA, Nuffield Health).
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Sport Biomechanics Sport Management Sport Management, Politics and Strength and Conditioning MSc MSc MSc International Development Full-time length: 1 year Full-time length: 1 year MSc Full-time length: 1 year Part-time length: Typically 2 years Part-time length: Typically 2 years Part-time length: Typically 2 years Full-time length: 1 year Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Part-time length: Typically 2 years Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent international qualification in sport or biological sciences international qualification in the area(s) of sport, business, international qualification in sports science or other (with a substantial biomechanics/bioengineering management or related subject (ie marketing, accounting, Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent relevant biological science that contains an element of component), or in engineering, maths, physical sciences, economics), law or journalism. international qualification in sports science or a social exercise physiology, such as applied human physiology or related disciplines. science discipline. or physiotherapy. Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 Fees: UK: £11,400 International: £25,450 Programme overview Programme overview Our Sport Management MSc will equip you with the skills Programme overview Programme overview Our well-established MSc in Sport Biomechanics and knowledge to work in the rapidly expanding global Our MSc in Sport Management, Politics and International Our Strength and Conditioning MSc provides the enables you to specialise in the “physics of sport” – the sport industry. Development aims to provide you with a strong critical knowledge, skills and experience to develop athletes understanding of sport management, sport politics and area of science concerned with the analysis of human Our academic staff are renowned internationally for across the spectrum of athletic achievement, from movement. Through the measurement and simulation international development in sport. It is taught by our participation to high performance. their contribution to sport management research and diverse team of staff who are recognised globally for of movement, it facilitates a greater understanding have conducted research for a range of respected The programme provides bespoke research-informed of human performance in sporting and recreational their research and teaching in these areas. Our team organisations, including Sport England, the International is committed to equipping you with the knowledge and modules to develop your knowledge of all topics relevant activities. This understanding can then be used to Olympic Committee and the European Commission. to strength and conditioning. The programme capitalises improve performance and reduce injury risk. skills to work in the global sport industry and in wider Their leading research supports and enhances the sport-related fields of employment. on Loughborough’s sporting strengths to enable the You will be taught by world-leading experts in teaching on the programme. provision of hands-on coaching experience, designed to Our academic staff have undertaken projects with many experimental and theoretical sport biomechanics You will address topics such as professional sport give you the tools to develop athletic performance at the and motor control, in dedicated facilities, containing leading organisations including: the Commonwealth highest level. marketing strategies, new sport policies, strategic Secretariat, European Commission, International key pieces of biomechanics equipment. This includes management and innovation in the sports industry, and The programme focuses on the science and practice Vicon motion analysis systems, force plates, wireless Olympic Committee, International Paralympic the governance of sport federations. You will develop Committee, and UK Sport. of strength and conditioning as well as the fundamental electromyography (EMG), and isokinetic dynamometers, strong team working skills through regular group work science underpinning performance adaptations. There together with the programming language MATLAB for and will have the opportunity to experience applied The programme draws on our strong ties across the is also the opportunity to undertake an extended data processing and analysis, and software for computer elements in the degree to develop your practical skills. sport sector and with sport-related organisations coaching internship with either Loughborough University simulation and inertia modelling. in business, government, and non-profit fields. Key performance athletes or external sport partners. The In addition, we regularly host guest speakers who representatives from these organisations contribute The programme culminates in an original research present interesting and relevant insights and provide programme culminates in an independent research project that involves the collection and analysis of data to the programme through guest lectures and/or via project in which you will apply the knowledge and opportunities for you to network with key players in the supporting other collaborative learning opportunities to answer a research question. sport industry. techniques you have learned to answer a scientific for postgraduate students, adding further value to question relevant to strength and conditioning. Modules Modules your studies. Indicative content: Core Biomechanics; Neuromuscular Modules studied may include: Sport Policy, Governance Modules Function; Orthopaedic Biomechanics; Theories and Modules Modules studied may include: Neuromuscular Function; and Law; Global Sport Marketing and Media; Economics Modules studied may include: Research Methods and Methods of Analysis in Biomechanics; Developing of Innovation in Sport; Human Resource Management Strength and Conditioning Coaching; Applied Strength Computer Models for Sport Biomechanics; Quantitative Skills for Sport Managers; The Development of Sport; and Conditioning Science; The Science Underlying in the Sport Industry; Accounting for Decision Making; Politics of Sport; Sport Integrity; Global Sport Marketing Research; and a research project. Managing Strategy Development in Sport Organisations; Performance and Injury; Professional Practice; and a and Media; Sport and International Development; Sport research project. How you will be assessed Research Methods and Skills for Sport Managers; and a Policy, Governance and Law; and a research project. You will be assessed by a combination of exams, research project. How you will be assessed How you will be assessed coursework and group work. How you will be assessed You will be assessed by a combination of exams, You will be assessed by a combination of exams, coursework and presentations. How you will study You will be assessed by a combination of exams, coursework and group work. You will study through a range of lectures, seminars, coursework and group work. How you will study practical sessions and group work. How you will study Your learning will be supported through a range of How you will study You will study through a range of seminars, lectures, Career prospects You will study through a range of lectures, seminars, seminars, lectures, tutorials, independent study, group tutorials, independent study, group work, practical work, practical sessions and supervision. Recent graduate destinations include: Elite athlete practical sessions, independent study and group work. sessions and supervision. support for the English Institute of Sport and the Lawn Career prospects Career prospects Tennis Association; PhD research at Loughborough Career prospects As this is a new programme there is no graduate Recent graduates from Sport Management have gone This programme will provide you with the skills and and other top 100 QS world ranked universities, on to work in the sport industry within the UK and destination information currently available. However, Biomechanics services at the National Biomechanics knowledge to enter careers in sport management, sport graduates from related programmes have gone on to beyond, in countries such as China, India, South Korea policy, and sport development, or to pursue PhD study. Institute (US) and Boardman Bikes; and Biomechanics and the USA. Some career destinations include: Adidas, pursue roles in strength and conditioning and coaching technology with Hawkeye and Vicon. Graduates from the School have gone on to work for for a variety of organisations including: Fulham Football Arena Sports, Group M China, London Irish RFC, Qatar diverse organisations including Adidas, Arena Sports, Investment Group, and Sense Sport. Club, Spartans Football Club, Sport981, the England and Group M China, Lawn Tennis Association, Major Events Wales Cricket Board, the Aquatic Sports Association of International, Qatar Investment Group, and the Youth Malta, Cressey Sports Performance, and Leicester City Sport Trust. and Aston Villa football clubs.
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Loughborough University London offers an inspiring learning Diplomacy and International Governance 170 environment, complete with world-leading scholars, dynamic industry partners and a comprehensive package of careers Innovation and Entrepreneurship 176 and employability support.
Not only will you develop in-depth knowledge of your chosen International Management 182 subject area but you will also gain the skills and experiences you need to make your dream career a reality. Media and Creative Industries 188 Sport Business 194
156 157 LONDON INSTITUTES LONDON INSTITUTES INSTITUTE FOR DESIGN INNOVATION INSTITUTE FOR DESIGN INNOVATION Design Imogen Design Innovation Management MSc Innovation “I love the sense of community at Loughborough University London. The Institute for Design Innovation is committed to 2ND IN THE UK FOR ART AND DESIGN I have made friends from all over the delivering high quality teaching in collaboration with THE TIMES AND SUNDAY world and the diversity benefits my industry and civil society to address real-life enterprise TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY learning as we are able to learn from and social innovation needs. GUIDE 2020 each other while collaborating.” The Institute combines research, teaching and enterprise to deliver a comprehensive set of programmes in design innovation 2ND IN UK and management, service design, branding, cultural heritage FOR DESIGN AND CRAFTS innovation, sustainable management and design research. THE GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020 Design students have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of activities with the Institute’s extensive network of industry partners, social enterprises and voluntary organisations. The 3RD IN THE UK Institute also proudly maintains a close collaborative relationship FOR ART AND DESIGN with the School of Design and Creative Arts, located at the THE COMPLETE UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2021 Loughborough campus.
We are committed to helping our students achieve great 24TH IN THE WORLD things, and encourage all of our students to build professional FOR ART AND DESIGN relationships with the organisations that interest them the most. QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS BY SUBJECT 2020 Whether your goal is to launch your own business, support the development of an existing product or service, or work in the areas of sustainability and social and cultural innovation, the Institute for Design Innovation is dedicated to making your future ambitions a reality.
Innovative teaching and research Each programme allows students to engage in externally connected creative projects whilst studying in the design capital of the world. These projects provide students with experience of working in cross-cultural and interdisciplinary design-driven teams, facilitating the development of skills that are increasingly Our programmes in demand by industry and civil society.
Research opportunities p160 The research agenda of the Institute for Design Innovation builds on the idea that design enables innovation through positive change Cultural Heritage Innovation MA p161 in the context of users, organisations, ecosystems and society. Design and Branding MA p161 Our research topics include design value, design meaning, delivery of policies and services, and collaborative practices in social and Design Innovation MA/MSc p162 enterprise environments. Design Innovation Management MSc p162 Service Design Innovation MSc p163 Sustainable Management MSc p163
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Programme overview Programme overview Our Service Design Innovation MSc programme explores Our Sustainable Management MSc will provide you Fees: UK: £11,300 International: £26,500 Fees: UK: £11,300 International: £26,500 the makeup of a successful service designer and seeks with state-of-the-art interdisciplinary knowledge and to uncover how service design innovation knowledge, the tools necessary for addressing sustainable Programme overview Programme overview behaviour and skills can influence and inform the design management and design innovation problems. This Our Design Innovation MA/MSc programme will help you The Design Innovation Management MSc programme innovation process. This programme will provide you programme will develop your critical understanding on engage with design and innovation as drivers for change will enhance your design skills and develop with the experience of working in cross-cultural and how to manage the practice of sustainability, along with in organisations, generating insight from across the interdisciplinary knowledge through both theoretical design-driven teams, facilitating the development of insights into the future of broader economic, social, creative and strategic domains. and practical modules on a range of topics relevant to service design skills which are increasingly in demand in environmental, policy and governance issues related to You will have access to the latest knowledge, debates contemporary design management issues. both social innovation and industry. sustainable development. and issues in design and innovation, enhancing your The interdisciplinary blend of design and management For more details please see For more details please see creative, strategic and collaboration skills through a in this programme will enable you to develop lboro.ac.uk/pg/design-innovation lboro.ac.uk/pg/design-innovation mixture of active learning and project work. critical approaches and practices that enhance your Each module will develop your design innovation effectiveness as a designer, to enable you to pursue knowledge by analysing and evaluating current a broad range of design management careers in the practices, issues and debates and responding to genuine private and public sectors relevant to the world of today. industry challenges. Taking part in projects with real You will learn the value of collaborative behaviour and organisations will provide you with experience of working teamwork through modules such as the collaborative in cross-cultural and interdisciplinary design teams, project, and will gain an insight into the inner workings facilitating the development of skills that are essential and pressures facing real world contexts. across a range of disciplines. Modules Modules You can expect to study modules which focus on the You can expect to study modules which focus on the following topics: innovation through design; principles following topics: design innovation in organisational of international management; corporate social contexts; design thinking; design research; managing responsibility and sociology of work; research through design in organisations; creating design futures; and design; examining design futures; and service design designing services and strategy. You will also complete a and strategy. You will also complete a collaborative collaborative project and a dissertation. project and a dissertation. How you will be assessed How you will be assessed You can expect to complete essays and reports of varying You can expect to complete essays and reports of varying lengths, as well as presentations, journal entries and lengths, as well as presentations, proposals and pitches projects. For information about the assessments you will in some cases. For information about the assessments be expected to complete for each module, please see the you will be expected to complete for each module, please full module list for this programme online. see the module list for this programme online. How you will study How you will study You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, group tasks, project work and independent study. You supervised project work and independent study. 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systems and applications, intelligent network resource Full-time length: 1 year Fees: UK: £11,300 International: £26,500 allocation, multi-access edge computing, mmWave Part-time length: Up to 4 years The Institute for Digital Technologies offers research 5G systems. expertise and experience in a wide range of subject Entry requirements: Please see website for details. Programme overview areas. Our academics are leading researchers in Human Behaviour Analysis Fees: Please see website for details. The Cyber Security and Data Analytics MSc is aimed their field, and are extremely well-networked with Affective computing and emotion recognition, at providing students with key skills to respond to professionals in a range of industries and sectors. human-computer interaction, activity recognition imminent and emerging cyber-threats faced by today’s Programme overview By pursuing postgraduate research, students will and monitoring, biometric data processing, person digitalised world. re-identification and personality analysis. The Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics MSc have the opportunity to work with top researchers and programme is aimed at providing students with a This programme has been designed to master the use industry leaders, and gain first-hand experience of real Intelligent and Autonomous Mobility comprehensive understanding of data analytics and of Data Analytics in Cyber Security. You will be provided life problem-solving. Our aim is to create a vibrant, Multimodal data fusion for robust decision making applied Artificial Intelligence in the digital age and with the principles of deep learning and neural networks enthusiastic and forward-thinking community, where in autonomous vehicles for free space detection, developing their skills to address associated challenges for cyber-threat mitigation, advanced encryption world-leading academics and talented students work self-localisation, pedestrian activity recognition and with the use of AI and Data Analytics tools in the methods to protect data privacy and digital forensics to closely together to research world-leading digital anticipation, cooperative vehicle control, traffic analysis most effective way. The programme will thus deliver investigate cyber-attacks. technology applications and solutions. and optimisation in future cities. state-of-the-art techniques in AI and Data Analytics You will be given the opportunity to participate in major Prospective students with a desire to conduct high Market Intelligence and Personalised E-Commerce with a foundation in mathematical principles and technology projects within the Institute and optional quality research, push the frontiers of knowledge Consumer decision-making, perception and trust computer programming to provide the students with industrial internship opportunities will also help to and create a real impact are encouraged to contact triggered by virtual presentation and information a unique offering. Through multiple module-specific, bring you up to date with the latest knowledge and skills the Institute for Digital Technologies before submitting disclosure, consumer profiling and digital psychological hands-on projects students will gradually build required in the sector. an application. metrics (affect, personality, preference, coercive capabilities and skills to develop new algorithms Modules inclination etc.) revealed by clickstream data, social and products. You will have the opportunity to study modules which network analysis and insight generation, influence on For more details please see focus on the following topics: principles of data science; consumer choices through recommendation algorithms. lboro.ac.uk/pg/digital-tech applied cryptography; information systems security; Sports Analytics cybersecurity and forensics; advanced big data analytics; Multimodal data processing and analysis for insight information management; Internet of Things and generation into physical athlete performance, tactical applications; cloud applications and services; media performance and risk factors, understanding of team processing; and digital application development. You will level tactics and decision-making patterns. also complete a collaborative project and a dissertation. Trust, Identity, Privacy and Security How you will be assessed Privacy-preserving data processing techniques, You will complete a combination of written and practical advanced cryptographic techniques, user activity and assessments, which will vary depending on the modelling, identification, evaluation and mitigation module choices you make. You can expect to complete of emerging cyber-threats using advanced signal coursework and exams, as well as presentations, processing and machine learning methods. projects and reports. For more information, please see the module list for this programme online. Career prospects How you will study As well as providing a route into academia, studying a You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, PhD will give you the expertise and skills required to group tasks, project work and independent study. You advance your career in a wide range of professions, will also have the opportunity to take part in guest vocations and businesses. lectures and projects on a range of topics. Career prospects You can expect to enter senior roles in a wide range of digital sectors and other businesses that rely on the Internet and cloud technologies, including but not limited to: finance, communications, marketing, commerce, as well as government organisations and other sectors handling large volumes of sensitive and personal data.
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Entry requirements: A 2:2 honours degree or equivalent Entry requirements: A 2:2 honours degree or equivalent Entry requirements: A 2:2 honours degree or equivalent Entry requirements: A 2:2 honours degree or equivalent international qualification. international qualification. international qualification. international qualification.
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Programme overview Programme overview Programme overview Programme overview The Digital Creative Media MSc is aimed at providing The Digital Finance MSc is aimed at providing The Digital Innovation Management MSc is aimed at The Digital Marketing MSc is aimed at providing students students with digital and creative skills across many students with a comprehensive understanding of providing students with a unique opportunity to combine with a comprehensive understanding of principles of media platforms, applicable to various sectors. finance in the digital age and developing their skills to knowledge of digital innovation with management digital contemporary marketing practices, which will Specially crafted topics included in the programme address associated challenges with the use of digital insights and strategies, enabling you to stay ahead allow you to address associated challenges in the focus on gaming technologies, media production and technologies in FinTech and related domains to optimise of one of the fastest evolving trends in the world. ever-changing business landscape. creative media design and practices, digital application the financial market intelligence. You will be equipped with highly sought-after skills of You will receive insight and experience on brand development, digital creative media audiences, markets The programme combines finance rationales with entrepreneurship and digital technologies in setting management and digital marketing strategies, covering and industries, all of which are taught by leading experts complementary digital technologies to provide students up and managing technology-based or other businesses content marketing, website marketing, social media in these areas. You will also benefit from experiences in with a unique academic experience. Important financial and enterprises. marketing, mobile marketing, and more. You will 3D creative media and studio environments. themes, methods and principles are combined with the Through this programme, you will gain advanced graduate with the key knowledge and skills required to The programme will include applied examples of latest teaching on Data Analytics, Internet of Things, knowledge and develop skills with a focus on the enter a variety of roles of digital marketing professionals pioneering research and offer innovative projects and Cloud Systems, Cyber Security, and other emerging latest advances in digital technologies, such as Cloud to fully understand the strategies and techniques of industrial placement opportunities to bring you up to digital technologies and trends. Systems, Internet of Things, as well as tools for market research and analysis, strategic marketing, date with the latest knowledge and skills required in this Modules Market Analysis, Data Analytics and Machine Learning. consumer engagement, marketing communication, rapidly changing domain. This unique programme combines essential digital and international marketing. You will have the opportunity to study modules which technologies knowledge with business insights and Modules focus on: financial technologies; finance principles; Modules strategy skills, enabling you to increase business You will have the opportunity to study modules which principles of data science; information management; You will have the opportunity to study modules which efficiency, reduce operational costs, access wider focus on: media design and production; digital media and digital application development; statistical methods focus on the following topics: strategic marketing markets and increase revenues. creative industries; advanced 3D media environments; in finance; cloud applications and services; digital management; digital practices for customer gaming technologies and systems; digital application technologies for market analysis; information Modules engagement; digital technologies for market analysis; development; media processing; Internet of Things and systems security; advanced big data analytics; You will have the opportunity to study the following international marketing; introduction to digital applications; cloud applications and services; digital gaming technologies and systems; and strategy and topics: innovation management; Internet of Things technologies; digital media audiences and markets; media audiences and markets; design practices in digital planning. You will also complete a collaborative project and applications; information management; cloud design practices in digital industries; strategy and industries; and social identities and media. You will also and a dissertation. technologies and systems; cloud applications and planning; gaming technologies and systems; information complete a collaborative project and a dissertation. How you will be assessed services; entrepreneurship; strategy and planning; management; and principles of data science. You will principles of data science; advanced big data analytics; also complete a collaborative project and a dissertation. How you will be assessed You will complete a combination of written and practical digital technologies for market analysis; media design You will complete a combination of written and practical assessments. You can expect to complete essays and How you will be assessed and production; digital application development; assessments, which will vary depending on the module exams, as well as presentations, projects and reports. You will complete a combination of written and practical intellectual property; and understanding organisational choices you make. You can expect to complete essays For more information, please see the module list for this assessments, which will vary depending on the module failure. You will also complete a collaborative project and exams, as well as presentations, projects and programme online. choices you make. You can expect to complete essays and a dissertation. reports. For more information, please see the module How you will study and exams of varying lengths, as well as presentations, list for this programme online. projects and reports. For more information, please see You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, How you will be assessed You will complete written and practical assessments. the module list for this programme online. How you will study group tasks, project work and independent study. You can expect to complete essays and exams, as well as You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, You will also have the opportunity to take part in guest How you will study presentations, proposals, projects and reports in some group tasks, project work and independent study. You lectures and projects on a range of topics. You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, cases. For more information, please see the module list will also have the opportunity to take part in guest group tasks, project work and independent study. Career prospects for this programme online. lectures and projects on a range of topics. You will also have the opportunity to take part in This programme will provide graduates with guest lectures and projects on a range of topics. Career prospects employment skills essential to the digital finance related How you will study You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, Graduating from the Digital Creative Media MSc sectors, such as banking, accountancy, financial insight Career prospects supervised project work and independent study. You will programme will provide you with several career generation and managing financial and security risks Graduates will be equipped with the latest insights into also have the opportunity to take part in guest lectures pathways in a range of media and creative industries in the digitalised world. It will also provide graduates consumer behaviour and business operations online, and seminars on a range of topics. and related sectors, such as music, TV, film and other with an overarching view of the context in which today’s and will be well placed to enter senior roles in brand media content production, studio management, gaming, digital economies, international banking, trade and Career prospects management, marketing communications, social media broadcasting, digital media and virtual/augmented portfolio management businesses and societies operate, Graduates of this programme will possess the technical marketing and digital marketing. reality applications. You will also have the knowledge including the technological and social challenges faced ability and management skills to launch their own and skills required for a career path in academia by the finance-based professions. digital start-ups. Others may join a start-up or other and/or research. established tech-focused enterprises.
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Research opportunities Our areas of research Taught programmes Diplomacy and International Academics from the Institute for Diplomacy and Governance International Governance offer research expertise and experience in a wide range of subject areas. They are MSc PhD: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time extremely well-networked with professionals outside Diplomacy, Business and Trade Entry requirements: A master’s qualification or Full-time length: 1 year of academia in their respective fields. MSc equivalent in a relevant subject and a good honours Part-time length: Up to 4 years In some cases, the Institute can provide joint supervisory degree in a relevant discipline (minimum 2:1). In Full-time length: 1 year Entry requirements: A 2:2 honours degree or equivalent exceptional cases, substantial professional work arrangements with colleagues from other Loughborough Part-time length: Up to 4 years international qualification in a wide range of subjects. experience/ qualifications may also be taken into University London institutes and from research teams Entry requirements: A 2:2 honours degree or equivalent consideration. based at Loughborough University’s East Midlands Fees: UK: £11,300 International: £20,500 campus, for example the School of Social Sciences international qualification in a wide range of subjects.
Fees: UK: see website International: £18,100 and Humanities. Fees: UK: £11,300 International: £20,500 Programme overview The Institute currently welcomes applications in the This programme provides an umbilical link between Research is at the heart of the Institute for Diplomacy following areas of research. These are not exclusive Programme overview theory and practice. It invites you to apply concepts and International Governance. If you are interested in and we encourage potential candidates to contact the Our Diplomacy, Business and Trade MSc provides an and knowledge from scholarly research to the practice addressing complex, international issues and developing Institute before submitting an application: extensive overview of the practices of international of diplomacy and international governance across the your professional research skills, then pursuing a PhD • the European Union (including its institutions; business diplomacy. The challenges of trading in the world today. in the Institute for Diplomacy and International member state domestic politics; EU-Russia relations; global village and the multiple communities and markets You will be encouraged to acquire a critical awareness of Governance could be for you. the EU as a foreign policy and diplomatic actor; the driving world commerce through new and old trade the contemporary world order and explore how students By undertaking a PhD with us, you will have the politics, diplomacy and governance of Brexit; the UK routes are dissected in this programme. and diplomats alike can learn from the past to deal with opportunity to work with top researchers and their as a global actor post-Brexit; Brexit and its effect on You will learn in an environment that is tailor-made the challenges of the future. the UK, the rest of the EU and Europe more broadly) professional networks, and gain first-hand experience to develop the skills needed to critically understand Modules • the UK and transatlantic relations, especially their of real life problem-solving. globalisation, as well as the knowledge of the current You will have the opportunity to study modules including: security dimensions Our aim is to create a vibrant, enthusiastic and forward issues characterising relations between diplomacy, Diplomacy Today (covering concepts and controversies thinking community, where world-leading academics • London and other global cities international business, and international trade. in diplomacy and international governance); Inside and talented students work closely together to • political representation and participation of minority Modules the Profession (diplomacy, negotiation and lobbying); research world-leading solutions to problems of and marginalised communities, particularly Roma You will have the opportunity to study modules including: Foreign Policy Analysis; Global Economic Governance; diplomacy and international governance. across central and eastern Europe, but also LGBTIQ Diplomacy Today (covering concepts and controversies the Politics and Practices of International Negotiations; communities in diplomacy and international governance); Inside Digital Diplomacy; Cities in Diplomacy and International • minorities and international governance and the Profession (diplomacy, negotiation and lobbying); Governance; and the BRICS and the Changing World diplomacy International Business and Trade; Global Economic Order. You will also complete a Collaborative Project and • visual culture and political voice Governance; Cities in Diplomacy and International a Dissertation. • critical and normative approaches to diplomacy Governance; and Digital Diplomacy. You will also How you will be assessed • international political communication and diplomatic complete a Collaborative Project and a Dissertation. You can expect to complete essays and reports of varying discourse How you will be assessed lengths, as well as presentations, proposals and pitches • Russia-West relations You can expect to complete essays and reports of varying in some cases. Time-limited assignments may also form • contemporary political leadership lengths, as well as presentations, proposals and pitches a small part of the assessment mix. For information about the assessments you will be expected to complete • the politics of crisis in some cases. Time-limited assignments may form a small part of the assessment mix. For information for each module, please see the module list for this • business diplomacy about the assessments you will be expected to complete programme online. We currently supervise PhDs in the fields of UK for each module, please see the module list for this How you will study immigration policy and governance; public policy programme online. You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, regarding radicalisation and extremism in the UK; project work and independent study. You will also the europeanisation of Northern Ireland and political How you will study have the opportunity to take part in guest lectures and identity in the time of Brexit; narratives and myths of You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, seminars on a range of topics. contemporary Polish foreign policy; public and cultural project work and independent study. You will also diplomacy with regards to women as agents of change in have the opportunity to take part in guest lectures and Career prospects Ukraine; and experimental governance in times of crisis seminars on a range of topics. Graduates of this programme will be equipped with (Brexit, Covid-19 and the climate). Career prospects the advanced skills and expertise in order to pursue Graduates of this programme will be equipped with careers in diplomacy, negotiations, advocacy, lobbying, Career prospects the skills and knowledge required to pursue careers political analysis, communications and other related in international business, business and corporate fields in state and non-state organisations. Graduates As well as providing a route into academia, studying diplomacy, negotiations and political analysis for will also have the opportunity to enhance their a PhD will give you the opportunity to develop the government, international organisations, non- knowledge and career prospects further by undertaking expertise and skills required to advance your career in a governmental bodies, and business alike. Graduates a PhD programme. wide range of professions, vocations and businesses. will also have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and career prospects further by undertaking a PhD programme.
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Diplomacy, Politics and Trade Security, Peace-building and Risk, Governance and MSc Diplomacy International Management Full-time length: 1 year MSc MSc Part-time length: Up to 4 years Full-time length: 1 year Full-time length: 1 year Entry requirements: Please see website for details. Part-time length: Up to 4 years Part-time length: Up to 4 years
Fees: Please see website for details. Entry requirements: A 2:2 honours degree or equivalent Entry requirements: A 2:2 honours degree (minimum of international qualification in a wide range of subjects. 55% overall) or equivalent international qualification.
Programme overview Fees: UK: £11,300 International: £20,500 Fees: UK: £15,300 International: £27,300 This interdisciplinary programme focusses on the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to operate professionallly across cultures as well as time zones. Programme overview Programme overview You will step into the shoes of negotiators, diplomats This programme explores the link between national and Our Risk, Governance and International Management and lobbyists to solve problems encountered in the real global security, and the role of peace-building in the MSc is a joint degree from the Institute for International world, studying the consequences of political choices for development of multi-layered communities and nations. Management and the Institute for Diplomacy and all kinds of trade, and exploring political responses to You will benefit from specialised, systematic and International Governance. crises such as Covid-19. in-depth guidance which is focused on the relationship By studying this programme, you will develop a For more information please visit between diplomacy, international security and comprehensive understanding of the strategies used by lboro.ac.uk/pg/diplomacy peace-building. multinational companies to manage risks arising from You will utilise appropriate theories, concepts and their environment. methods associated with this area, whilst exploring the Please see p186 for more information. relationships between development and peace-building, civil-military relations, cyber security, and the wider global security context in which politics, trading and conflicts occur. Modules You will have the opportunity to study modules including: Diplomacy Today (covering concepts and controversies in diplomacy and international governance); Inside the Profession (diplomacy, negotiations and lobbying); Foreign Policy Analysis; Peace-building; International Security; and the Politics and Practices of International Negotiations. You will also complete a Collaborative Project and a Dissertation. How you will be assessed You can expect to complete essays and reports of varying lengths, as well as presentations, proposals and pitches in some cases. Time-limited assignments may also form a small part of the assessment mix. For information about the assessments you will be expected to complete for each module, please see the module list for this programme online. How you will study You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, project work and independent study. You will also have the opportunity to take part in guest lectures and seminars on a range of topics. Career prospects Graduates from this programme will be ready to pursue a career in diplomacy (traditional and otherwise), particularly in the areas of international security and peace-building. Graduates will also have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and career prospects further by undertaking a PhD programme.
174 lboro.ac.uk/pg/diplomacy 175 LONDON INSTITUTES LONDON INSTITUTES INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP Thanakorn Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management MSc Innovation and “The enterprise team on campus is Entrepreneurship impressive – they regularly organise guest speakers and skills sessions to inspire us and improve our employability.” The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is 15TH UNIVERSITY IN THE UK BY NUMBER OF committed to delivering challenging, career-enhancing SPIN-OUT COMPANIES programmes that look to offer real value to individuals TECH NATION 2020 and organisations across the globe.
The Institute combines expert teaching and research support alongside an exciting series of masterclasses and public lectures from international business leaders across the world.
Each programme encourages students to develop the knowledge and competences necessary to establish, grow and manage new entrepreneurial ventures, as well as recognise and exploit opportunities within established organisations. The Institute is fully committed to delivering research-led teaching and employs leading academics in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation to fulfil this goal.
Inspiring location London is one of the top cities in the world for business, finance and trade, and is a unique learning environment for students from the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to exploit.
There is a creative and entrepreneurial culture on campus, which has enabled students at Loughborough University London to achieve great things, like forge new business plans, grow niche new start-ups and share innovative solutions to business problems.
Students and staff enjoy working together as part of extracurricular, entrepreneurial teams and attend various conferences, competitions and hack events throughout the year.
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Research opportunities Our areas of research Taught programmes Entrepreneurship, Finance The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is and Innovation committed to delivering research that is academically excellent and adds social value by addressing some of MSc PhD: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time the problems facing the world today. Entrepreneurship and Entry requirements: An 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Full-time length: 1 year international qualification. This type of research is particularly relevant for those Innovation Management Part-time length: Up to 4 years with a research interest in entrepreneurship and MSc Fees: UK: see website International: £18,100 innovation. Our key areas of interest are listed below: Entry requirements: Minimum of a 2:2 (55% or above) or equivalent international qualification. Certain optional Corporate Governance Full-time length: 1 year Part-time length: Up to 4 years modules require knowledge of algebra, introductory The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship works • state capitalism concepts of probability and basic maths. collaboratively with organisations from a number of • corporate governance: board structures Entry requirements: Minimum of a 2:2 (55% or above) or industries and sectors. As well as providing access • comparative corporate governance equivalent international qualification. Fees: UK: £15,300 International: £27,300 to primary data from a broad range of sources, these • corporate data responsibility and big data collaborations help to shape the research focus of the • executive compensation, executive turnover Fees: UK: £15,300 International: £27,300 Programme overview Institute and ensure research is delivering impact for and impact on decision-making Our Entrepreneurship, Finance and Innovation MSc Programme overview analyses the entrepreneur, the innovation process and industry and society. Digital Innovation This programme will give you an in-depth understanding the role of financial support when creating, growing and The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship • digital enterprise of the importance of an entrepreneurial attitude and sustaining start-up companies and organisations. is focused on understanding innovation and • online entrepreneurial activity opportunity recognition. You will also critically evaluate entrepreneurship in a variety of contexts. Current This programme will give you the skills and knowledge Disruptive Technologies factors affecting the success of innovations in start-ups research explores how innovation may be harnessed needed to assess market needs and develop new • redistributed manufacturing and established organisations. to start, grow, and sustain organisations, and how and improved products. To put your new skills and • maker-spaces entrepreneurial behaviour can address social You will gain an understanding of what investors look experiences into practice, you will spend the duration of • big data problems in today’s rapidly evolving world. for in entrepreneurs, managers and organisations, and a module with a group of students to solve a real social • data-enabled capabilities you will discover the types of funding available. Your or business problem. • Internet of Things research, communication, leadership and teamworking The latest research on innovation and entrepreneurship skills will enable you to compete effectively in a Entrepreneurship and Innovation feeds directly into the curriculum. This includes contemporary, dynamic business environment. • formal and informal entrepreneurship research into family businesses, venture capital and • university spin-outs Modules private equity, digital entrepreneurial activity, social • contextual influences on strategic entrepreneurship You will have the opportunity to study modules which network analysis, social entrepreneurship, governance, • corporate entrepreneurship focus on the following topics: innovation management; executive compensation and crowdfunding. • social entrepreneurship entrepreneurship; new venture creation; funding; Modules • creative and cultural industries enterprise business statistics; managerial economics; family You will have the opportunity to study modules • ethnic minority enterprise businesses; intellectual property; strategic and market on the following topics: innovation management; • gender, intersectionality and entrepreneurship analysis; institutional foundations of capitalism and entrepreneurship; strategy and market analysis; • business model innovation entrepreneurship; creative business models; and funding; governance for startup companies; new venture • entrepreneurship ecosystem understanding organisational failure. You will also creation; business statistics; and managerial economics. • innovation ecosystem complete a collaborative project and a research-based You will also complete a collaborative project and a dissertation which can be independent or project-based Family Businesses research-based dissertation which can be independent with an organisation. The impact of ‘family’ on firm strategy, decision-making, or project-based with an organisation. and ultimately firm survival including but not limited to: How you will be assessed How you will be assessed • innovation and entrepreneurship You can expect to complete essays and reports of varying You can expect to complete essays and reports of varying • new business formation lengths, as well as presentations, projects and case lengths, as well as presentations, projects, case studies • governance including boards, trustees, studies. For information about the assessments you will and exams. For information about the assessments you and family councils be expected to complete for each module, please see the will be expected to complete for each module, please • corporate social responsibility module list for this programme online. • the darker side of family firms (employee see the module list for this programme online. How you will study relations, family exit, firm failure) How you will study You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, project work and independent study. You will also project work and independent study. You will also Career prospects have the opportunity to take part in guest lectures and have the opportunity to take part in guest lectures and seminars on a range of topics. As well as providing a route into academia, studying a seminars on a range of topics. PhD will give you the expertise and skills required to Career prospects Career prospects advance your career in a wide range of professions, Graduates will possess the knowledge and expertise Graduates will have an understanding of the scalable vocations and businesses. required to set up their own venture, and will also finance models required to set up their own venture, have the skills needed to progress into roles involving and will possess the skills required to work in finance research and design management, product development, management positions within a company of any size. market research and corporate management.
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Managing Innovation in Taught programmes Creative Organisations MSc
Full-time length: 1 year Part-time length: Up to 4 years
Entry requirements: Minimum of a 2:2 (55% or above) or equivalent international qualification.
Fees: UK: £15,300 International: £27,300
Programme overview Our Managing Innovation in Creative Organisations MSc will encourage you to think analytically, plan strategically and act creatively to develop innovation processes in the creative industries. Through academic and action-based learning, you will gain insight into the diverse environments in which creative industries exist and apply theory to assess and investigate the complex factors affecting the innovation process. Future-orientated, user-focused design and strategy tools will help you to develop viable innovative and entrepreneurial solutions to social problems. Your research, communication, leadership and team-working skills will be developed through project-based learning, which will enhance your effectiveness in a contemporary business environment. Modules You will have the opportunity to study modules on the following topics: innovation management; design thinking for innovation; entrepreneurship; designing innovation for the future; intellectual property; new venture creation; creative business models; family businesses; institutional foundations of capitalism and entrepreneurship; business statistics; managerial economics; and understanding organisational failure. You will also complete a collaborative project and a research-based dissertation which can be independent or project-based with an organisation. How you will be assessed You can expect to complete essays and reports of varying lengths, as well as presentations, projects and case studies. For information about the assessments you will be expected to complete for each module, please see the module list for this programme online. How you will study You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, project work and independent study. You will also “The academics at Loughborough University London always have the opportunity to take part in guest lectures and seminars on a range of topics. have something new to offer in every session. With guest Career prospects speakers and industry experts, you wouldn’t want to miss This programme will prepare you for a career in your chance to learn from the industry’s experts.” the creative industries, either as the founder of a new start-up, or as part of an established organisation or business.
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Research opportunities Our areas of research Taught programmes International Management The Institute for International Management is actively MSc engaged in international research projects concerning PhD: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time the globalisation of economic activity and the Full-time length: 1 year implications for patterns of work, sustainability, (political International Human Resource Part-time length: Up to 4 years
Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent and other) risks, and governance. international qualification. Management Entry requirements: A 2:2 honours degree (minimum of Comparative political economy of work 55% overall) or equivalent international qualification. MSc Fees: UK: see website International: £18,100 This research area within the Institute focuses on Fees: UK: £15,300 International: £27,300 the comparative and historical analysis of work and Full-time length: 1 year employment relations within Europe and North America. Part-time length: Up to 4 years If you are interested in globalisation and the This includes investigating models of global best practice Programme overview contemporary changes in the world economy, or the rise Entry requirements: A 2:2 honours degree (minimum of for work organisation and labour management, such as This programme will give you an in-depth understanding in economic and political power of the BRIC countries 55% overall) or equivalent international qualification. lean production and business process re-engineering. of the different national, institutional and cultural and other emerging market economies, a PhD with the Fees: UK: £15,300 International: £27,300 contexts in which firms operate, whilst developing Institute for International Management could be for you. Corporate (ir)responsibility essential analytical skills to prepare you for a career in By undertaking research with the Institute for This research area focuses on two broad phenomena. the global economy. Firstly, the adoption of various social and environmental Programme overview International Management, you will develop a range You will also gain a broad, analytical and integrative responsibilities by business firms, and the relationship This interdisciplinary programme will draw on theories, of new skills through creative thinking, analytical understanding of diverse national contexts and their of this phenomenon to urgent sustainability issues. principles and teaching from a broad range of disciplines reasoning and real-life problem solving. Presenting at to analyse how macro-level global competitive pressures effect on economic activity around the world. You will research conferences and events will also enable you to The second phenomena being organisational wrongdoing and national institutions impact the management of study how emerging markets contexts influence the improve your speaking and networking skills, and could (corruption, fraud, tax evasion, human rights violations people in different organisations. strategies of firms operating in these countries and provide you with new opportunities to travel overseas. etc.) and the various severe harms it produces to will discover how to apply this knowledge to real We will discuss the role of formal and cultural vulnerable groups and areas. life examples. The Institute for International Management is led institutions in shaping organisations and the economy, by a team of world-class scholars, with an Gender and identity in a turbulent space and time and will evaluate how models of global best practice As a student you will benefit from the inspiring impressive track record of attracting high-profile This British Academy/Leverhulme funded project regarding work organisation and labour management environment provided by London as a global city and research grants for research into many aspects of investigates how an extreme form of transnational spread unevenly across national borders. from guest lectures delivered by entrepreneurs and international management. employment – that is, diplomatic assignments – impacts business leaders across a range of industries. on gender and identity from a social network perspective. You will also gain a detailed insight into the impact of workplace politics and culture, and how these factors Modules Globalising actors/activists in multinational can shape the organisation of work and present You will have the opportunity to study modules on the companies problems of conflict, negotiation and accommodation. following topics: management; international business The Institute is currently involved in a major ongoing and entrepreneurship in developing economies; Modules ESRC funded project investigating globalising actors, accounting and financial management; global strategy; You can expect to study modules which focus on the namely those who create, disseminate and implement international marketing; international HRM; information following topics: management; international business new global norms in multinational companies. systems; corporate social responsibility; and corporate and entrepreneurship in developing economies; governance, the state, and development. You will also The state, law, corporate governance sociology of work; international HRM; and comparative complete a collaborative project and a dissertation. and development political economy. You will also complete a collaborative This research area focuses on the role of macro-level project and a dissertation. How you will be assessed factors in shaping globalisation and social, economic, You can expect to complete essays and reports of varying How you will be assessed and financial development. Specifically, it investigates lengths, as well as presentations, projects and case You can expect to complete essays and reports of varying how governments and international organisations, studies. For information about the assessments you will lengths, as well as presentations, projects and exams. through their policies and reform programmes attempt be expected to complete for each module, please see the For information about the assessments you will be to shape the strategies of firms and the economic module list for this programme online. expected to complete for each module, please see the trajectories of countries. module list for this programme online. How you will study The internationalisation of firms from You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, How you will study project work and independent study. You will also emerging economies You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, have the opportunity to take part in guest lectures and Focusing on the rapidly growing outward foreign direct project work and independent study. You will also seminars on a range of topics. investment (OFDI) from emerging economies, this have the opportunity to take part in guest lectures and research area seeks to understand the institutional seminars on a range of topics. Career prospects determinants and consequences of OFDI from This programme will prepare you for employment in Career prospects emerging markets. a wide range of careers including consultancy as a This programme will equip individuals with the functional specialist and general management in the knowledge and skills required to support business private or public sector. Career prospects development and growth on a regional, national and As well as providing a route into academia, studying a international scale. PhD will give you the expertise and skills required to advance your career in a wide range of professions, vocations and businesses.
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International Management and Risk, Governance and Emerging Economies International Management MSc MSc
Full-time length: 1 year Full-time length: 1 year Part-time length: Up to 4 years Part-time length: Up to 4 years “We’re taught by experienced academics
Entry requirements: A 2:2 honours degree (minimum of Entry requirements: A 2:2 honours degree (minimum of who are genuinely passionate about their 55% overall) or equivalent international qualification. 55% overall) or equivalent international qualification. research. Having access to this knowledge
Fees: UK: £15,300 International: £27,300 Fees: UK: £15,300 International: £27,300 and sharing their vision is really inspiring.”
Programme overview Programme overview Our International Management and Emerging Economies You will develop a comprehensive understanding of the MSc will provide you with a comprehensive and strategies used by multinational companies to manage integrated understanding of the particular challenges risks arising from their environment. facing firms in emerging economies. You will acquire the increasingly valuable knowledge and Specific issues include the process of economic reform, skills required to identify, evaluate and respond to risks the pressures of globalisation and the opportunities for facing multinational organisations operating in a rapidly internationalisation at firm-level. changing global context. Co-taught with our Institute The Institute maintains a research interest in the for Diplomacy and International Governance, you will comparative analysis of countries’ institutional set-ups examine in interdisciplinary fashion how companies and how diverse national contexts affect economic use corporate political activity, corporate social activity around the world. This research is fed into the responsibility and corporate governance to navigate teaching of this programme to ensure you graduate opportunities and challenges arising from changes in with an understanding of the latest opportunities and international economic governance, foreign policy and pressures facing organisations in emerging economies. international politics. Modules Whether your goal is to lead your own global business or support the success of an existing organisation, you You will have the opportunity to study modules on will be encouraged to make the most of the campus’ the following topics: management; international iconic location and build professional relationships with business and entrepreneurship in developing organisations in London that interest you the most. economies; global strategy; corporate governance, the state and development; institutional foundations of Modules entrepreneurship and capitalism; the BRICS and the You will have the opportunity to study modules on the changing world order, and human resources in following topics: management; international business emerging economies. You will also complete a and entrepreneurship in developing economies; collaborative project and a dissertation. corporate governance, the state and development; How you will be assessed corporate political activity; corporate risk management; diplomacy, negotiation, and lobbying; corporate social You can expect to complete essays and reports of varying responsibility; global economic governance; and global lengths, as well as presentations, projects and exams. strategy. You will also complete a collaborative project For information about the assessments you will be and a dissertation. expected to complete for each module, please see the module list for this programme online. How you will be assessed How you will study You can expect to complete essays and reports of varying lengths, as well as presentations, projects and exams. You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, For information about the assessments you will be project work and independent study. You will also expected to complete for each module, please see the have the opportunity to take part in guest lectures and module list for this programme online. seminars on a range of topics. Career prospects How you will study You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, This programme is suited to individuals who are looking project work and independent study. You will also to develop expertise in international management with have the opportunity to take part in guest lectures and knowledge of the issues facing emerging economies seminars on a range of topics. that are in transition and are becoming increasingly integrated into the global economy. Career prospects This programme is suited to individuals looking for management roles with a focus on risk and the impact of social, national, political and regulatory environmental changes.
186 lboro.ac.uk/pg/international-management 187 LONDON INSTITUTES LONDON INSTITUTES INSTITUTE FOR MEDIA AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES INSTITUTE FOR MEDIA AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES Victor Media and Creative Industries MA Media and Creative “My studies combined theory Industries with lots of practice inside and outside the classroom.” The Institute for Media and Creative Industries is dedicated 1ST IN THE UK FOR COMMUNICATION to sharing critical understandings and developments of AND MEDIA STUDIES the media and creative industries, along with insights into THE TIMES AND SUNDAY the broader economic, social and political issues facing TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY each area. GUIDE 2020
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London is one of the world’s principal hubs for media and communication and is the primary destination for many national 7TH IN THE UK FOR MEDIA AND FILM and international agencies operating in the media and creative STUDIES industries. Loughborough University London is located in East THE GUARDIAN London, which is home to more artists and creatives than UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020 anywhere else in Europe.
World-leading research The Institute for Media and Creative Industries provides students with a profound understanding of how the media and creative sectors operate by sharing knowledge and expertise from a range of industries, including film, television and the press; social media, and the Internet; the arts, tourism and international development.
The Institute includes an internationally renowned research community who share an interest in the infrastructures, outputs, and audiences of the media and the creative industries, as well as in the communication practices, everyday experiences and social change processes influenced by these industries.
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Research opportunities Our areas of research Taught programmes International Development The Institute maintains a strong interest in the MA relationships between media and communication and PhD: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time technological, social and cultural change. Current Full-time length: 1 year research considers the implications of technological Global Communication and Part-time length: Up to 4 years
Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent transformations and social change, including social, international qualification. Development Entry requirements: Please see website for details. cultural, political and economic relationships and MA Fees: Please see website for details. Fees: UK: see website International: £18,100 movements, as well as social media and activism in contemporary and historical contexts. Full-time length: 1 year Much of the research in the Institute is collaborative Part-time length: Up to 4 years Programme overview The Institute for Media and Creative Industries boasts and interdisciplinary, connecting to local and global This programme will enhance both your conceptual a talented, international and close-knit research Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent communities and organisations. The Institute also and practical understanding of international community, with a shared passion for the growth and international qualification. works with community groups, cultural institutions development. It will explore how dynamics of impact of research on communication and media and global agencies to explore the applications of their Fees: UK: £11,300 International: £20,500 international development relate to processes of social content, technologies and structures. latest research. change and struggles for social justice and it will place such dynamics in the changing global contexts. By pursuing a postgraduate research programme Programme overview As a whole, the Institute has a particular strength While this master’s programme is designed with a within the Institute for Media and Creative Industries, Our Global Communication and Development MA in ethnography, participatory approaches, oral particular focus on the global south, it recognises the individuals will have the opportunity to work with top engages with the role of media and communication histories, archival research and textual analysis. interconnectedness of world development. By studying researchers in the field and gain first-hand experience in articulating processes of social change. The new The Institute explores the application of these an International Development MA at a time of such of real-life problem solving. media developments have prompted fresh thinking methodological approaches to critical studies of gender, dynamic change, you will critically reflect upon a If you are interested in undertaking theoretically about the implications of technological change upon sexuality, identity, race and ethnicity. The Institute breadth of major traditions, theories and frameworks informed research that aims to impact the policies and processes of social and political change. Set in contexts is also interested in notions of mobility (people and of inquiry relevant to the contemporary challenges of practices of the media and communications industry, of globalisation, the three central questions addressed technologies), place, creativity and labour, and the international development. the government and the third sector then a PhD with communication practices and infrastructures that by the programme include: what kind of communications the Institute for Media and Creative Industries could be connect and disconnect, enable and constrain. revolution does this signal; what kind of social change For more details please see lboro.ac.uk/pg/media for you. processes are we experiencing; and what are the Our academics cover a range of research interests conceptual tools we need in order to understand such including legacy and new media and communication transformations and dynamics? structures, regulations and practices. The Institute has experience of conducting empirical research You will develop a deep understanding of communications across the globe and is particularly interested in and development in a changing global context. You will global perspectives on media, communication and consider major traditions, theories and frameworks of social change. inquiry relevant to the analysis of global communications and development. Career prospects Modules As well as providing a route into academia, studying a You will have the opportunity to study modules on the PhD will give you the expertise and skills required to following topics: critical studies of globalisation, media advance your career in a wide range of professions, and social change; researching media industries; vocations and businesses. critical studies of the global south; social identities and media; media audiences and users; and the BRICS and the changing world order. You will also complete a Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) collaborative project and a dissertation. The Institute for Media and the Creative Industries How you will be assessed participates in the AHRC techné DTP, in partnership You can expect to complete essays and reports of varying with eight institutions from across the South East. lengths, as well as presentations, proposals and case The programme aims to support outstanding students studies. For more information, please see the module pursuing the ‘craft’ of research through innovative, list for this programme online. interdisciplinary approaches with an emphasis on creativity and practice. How you will study You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, project work and independent study. You will also have the opportunity to take part in guest lectures and seminars on a range of topics. Career prospects Graduates are highly qualified to work in a variety of communication and development roles across a range of sectors, including tourism, the media and the government. Teaching of global communication trends means graduates will be well placed to influence communications and practices in roles across the world, especially in the Global South. 190 lboro.ac.uk/pg/media 191 LONDON INSTITUTES LONDON INSTITUTES INSTITUTE FOR MEDIA AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES INSTITUTE FOR MEDIA AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
International Sustainable Media and Creative Industries Media, Communications and MA Development Cultural Management MSc Full-time length: 1 year MA Part-time length: Up to 4 years Full-time length: 1 year Full-time length: 1 year Part-time length: Up to 4 years Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Part-time length: Up to 4 years international qualification. Entry requirements: Please see website for details. Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent
Fees: UK: £11,300 International: £20,500 international qualification. Fees: Please see website for details. Fees: UK: £11,300 International: £20,500 Programme overview Programme overview Our Media and Creative Industries MA programme Our International Sustainable Development MSc explores media and cultural theories, as well as Programme overview will enhance both your conceptual and practical political, gender and social movements. You will Our Media, Communications and Cultural Management understanding of international development in the examine the ways in which individuals, groups, and MA is designed to help you acquire practical skills on context of Sustainable Development Goals and the organisations produce, consume and use media to how to manage various cultural industries sectors from urgent global challenges that they strive to address. fashion identities and forge relationships, whilst a comparative and international perspective and through The programme aims to develop your critical considering the influence of history, cultural policy, sustainable policymaking and communication planning. understanding of, and provide practical insight into, gender, language, race, sexuality and social movements. This programme will enable you to master both the inner- how international development works. The theoretical You will learn from a passionate faculty of leading workings of various media and communications sectors inquiry will go hand in hand with a practical orientation and larger external forces at play so you can respond to to the field, and will be contextualized within analyses academics, offering a vibrant insight into the media and creative industries, information science, law, the national and global challenges of a changing political, of the broader economic, social, technical and political cultural and economic environment effectively. issues influencing the field today, for example questions anthropology, political economy, social theory, ethnic around sustainability, climate change, disaster risks, studies and more. You will gain exposure to various institutional settings via inequality, security, migration, and citizen engagement. Modules modules carefully designed to offer a hands-on practical cultural management experience. For more details please see lboro.ac.uk/pg/media You will have the opportunity to study modules on the following topics: media and creative industries: contexts Modules and practices; researching media industries; media You will have the opportunity to study modules on and creative industries: critical perspectives; global the following topics: cultural management; media, cities, media and communication; media audiences and communications and cultural policy; researching media users; social identities and media; media and social industries; network information and communications movements; and the BRICS and the changing world policy; media audiences and users; social identities and order. You will also complete a collaborative project and users; media and social movements; and the BRICS a dissertation. and the changing world order. You will also complete a How you will be assessed collaborative project and a dissertation. You can expect to complete essays and reports of How you will be assessed varying lengths, as well as presentations, proposals You can expect to complete essays and reports of and case studies in some cases. For information about varying lengths, as well as presentations, proposals the assessments you will be expected to complete and case studies. For information about the for each module, please see the module list for this assessments you will be expected to complete for programme online. each module, please see the module list for this How you will study programme online. You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, How you will study project work and independent study. You will also You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, have the opportunity to take part in guest lectures and project work and independent study. You will also seminars on a range of topics. have the opportunity to take part in guest lectures and Career prospects seminars on a range of topics. Graduates are highly qualified to work in a variety of Career prospects media and creative roles across a range of sectors. Graduates will be highly qualified to work in a variety Previous graduates have progressed into senior and of cultural management, regulatory and policy- executive-level roles in public relations, advertising, making roles for non-governmental organisations, marketing, tourism and journalism. charities, media agencies, museums, arts and heritage institutions, and administrative positions in both public and private media and communications-related fields.
192 lboro.ac.uk/pg/media 193 LONDON INSTITUTES LONDON INSTITUTES INSTITUTE FOR SPORT BUSINESS INSTITUTE FOR SPORT BUSINESS Sport Business
The Institute for Sport Business works to continue the 1ST IN THE WORLD FOR SPORTS-RELATED legacy of the London 2012 Olympic Games by delivering SUBJECTS, FOUR YEARS a dynamic and innovative range of contemporary RUNNING programmes to deliver excellence across the sport QS WORLD RANKINGS BY SUBJECT 2017, 2018, business sector. 2019, 2020
Named as the world’s best university for sports-related subjects for four consecutive years (QS World Rankings by Subject 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020), Loughborough has an outstanding reputation for developing the world’s leading graduates in sport business.
The Institute for Sport Business includes an interdisciplinary, research-led team, incorporating internationally recognised Stacey researchers interested in the business of sport. Sport Marketing MSc The Institute seeks to deliver research with a real-world impact in an era of significant social, economic and technological change. “I have been lucky enough to learn Recent research has examined the rapid growth in the business from industry professionals from all of sport, as well as leadership, change, and culture, consumer over the world who have first-hand engagement, digital technologies in sport, and social responsibility and innovation. experience, and this has been an invaluable part of my studies.” Unrivalled location London is rapidly becoming the world’s leading hub for sport business and is the ideal location for students to expand their knowledge, expertise and networks. Loughborough University London is surrounded by key influencers and innovators in the field of sport, including BT Sport, the Olympic Legacy Corporation and West Ham United Football Club.
The Institute is proud to partner with a number of London-based leaders in sport, including BT Sport, CSM Strategic, West Ham United Foundation, Global Sports, Chelsea Football Club, the Our programmes Sport Industry Group, Two Circles, Foundation for Leadership through Sport, the Sport Technology Awards, Mill Harbour Research opportunities p196 Marketing and Octagon.
Sport Analytics and Technologies MSc p197 Sport Business and Innovation MSc p197 Sport Business and Leadership MSc p198 Sport Marketing MSc p198
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Research opportunities Our areas of research Taught programmes Sport Business and Innovation Research by the Institute for Sport Business focuses on MSc money, morality and meaning, and the implications of PhD: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time these factors on sport business. As such, the Institute Full-time length: 1 year maintains an interest in the following research topics: Sport Analytics and Technologies Part-time length: Up to 4 years Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent MSc international qualification. Sport consumer engagement Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent • fan and consumer experiences international qualification. Full-time length: 1 year Fees: UK: see website International: £24,100 • sport product and service evaluation Part-time length: Up to 4 years Fees: UK: £11,300 International: £26,500 • athlete and player support and welfare Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent The Institute for Sport Business has an interdisciplinary Sport enterprise performance international qualification. Programme overview research-led team, incorporating internationally • leadership and organisational systems Our Sport Business and Innovation MSc provides an recognised researchers interested in the business • innovation and culture Fees: UK: £11,300 International: £26,500 understanding of key management and marketing of sport. • technologies, data, analytics and futures principles, including the development of business If you have a passion for the business of sport, a PhD Sport social innovation Programme overview strategies and innovation in sport. You will investigate cases of data driven decision-making with the Institute for Sport Business could be for • sport development and peace This programme provides you with opportunities to and strategy formulation to outline how statistical you. The Institute especially welcomes interest sport • social impact, capital and legacy develop innovative solutions to real problems that are analysis and data visualisation is informing sport consumer engagement, sport enterprises and social • sport and (C)SR currently facing sport businesses today, allowing you to business trends and solutions. You will examine how the innovation in sport. gain a competitive advantage in the sector. Career prospects sport industry is actively embracing digital technologies to improve performance and shake-up tired and You will examine the rapid growth in the business of sport As well as providing a route into academia, studying a redundant business practices. and its accompanying impacts in an era of significant PhD will give you the expertise and skills required to social, economic and technological change. Through advance your career in a wide range of professions, Together the faculty will introduce you to the latest this examination you will be able to identify industry vocations and businesses. research and devices driving the sport digital and media trends, understand customer needs, and establish and environment, and other related areas. evaluate the organisational practices required to remain Modules competitive in a global sport marketplace. You will have the option to study modules on the Modules following topics: an introduction to sport analytics; You will have the opportunity to study modules on the sport business statistics and analytics; strategic sports following topics: organisational behaviour in the sport sponsorship; sport business and innovation; principles industry; sport economics and law; new media and of data science; new media and analytics for sport analytics for sport business; sport business statistics business; digital technologies and sport: evolution and and analytics; sports business and innovation; sport application; sport integrity; advanced big data analytics; integrity; digital sport technologies: evolution and sport economics and law; and research and insights into application; international and comparative employment the sport industry. You will also complete a collaborative relations: sport industry focus; research and insights project and a dissertation. into the sport industry; new venture creation; and sport How you will be assessed marketing. You will also complete a collaborative project You can expect to complete essays and reports of varying and a dissertation. lengths, as well as presentations, proposals and case How you will be assessed studies in some cases. For more information, please see You can expect to complete essays and reports of varying the module list for this programme online. lengths, as well as presentations, proposals and case How you will study studies. For information about the assessments you will You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, be expected to complete for each module, please see the project work and independent study. You will also module list for this programme online. have the opportunity to take part in guest lectures and How you will study seminars on a range of topics. You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, Career prospects project work and independent study. You will also This programme will provide you with knowledge have the opportunity to take part in guest lectures and of the technologies driving sport digital and media seminars on a range of topics. development, and other related activities. You will have Career prospects the opportunity to develop advanced networking skills This MSc will prepare you for careers in sport, business and will work in collaboration with others in order to and business innovation. Opportunities may include compete in today’s global sport business environment. careers in sporting organisations, international governing bodies of sport, the government and the not-for-profit sector. You will also acquire the skills required to establish your own sport enterprise if desired.
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Sport Business and Leadership Sport Marketing MSc MSc
Full-time length: 1 year Full-time length: 1 year Part-time length: Up to 4 years Part-time length: Up to 4 years
Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent international qualification. international qualification. “Assignments have often been in partnership Fees: UK: £11,300 International: £26,500 Fees: UK: £11,300 International: £26,500 with industry, which has allowed me to work on real-life projects and issues.” Programme overview Programme overview Our Sport Business and Leadership MSc programme Our Sport Marketing MSc programme will enable you is designed for individuals looking for leadership and to develop a complex understanding of the latest sport management positions within the sport business marketing and business management techniques. industry. You will visit a number of influential sport You will discover the latest sport marketing tools used leadership environments and receive guidance from top by real organisations in the industry, and will analyse leaders in the field. and evaluate some of the challenges faced by sport You will be immersed in the business of sport and will marketers today. enhance your professional leadership capacity and You will discover how to create successful sport business acumen in relation to a global sport business marketing strategies using market research, targeted environment. You will also be exposed to some of the marketing techniques and marketing communications latest opportunities and challenges confronting sport knowledge, as well as project management and organisations at a global, national and local level. campaign monitoring skills. Alongside teaching of sport You will learn how to connect theory with practice marketing theory and practice, as part of your Sport by attending a number of inspiring field visits. Past Marketing MSc you will gain hands-on experience with visits have included Sandhurst Military Academy, project planning and industry collaboration. The Royal Opera, UK Sport, KPMG, the RFU, Google, Modules and Wimbledon. You will have the opportunity to study modules on Modules the following topics: sport marketing; strategic sport You will have the option to study modules on the sponsorship; international marketing; design innovation following topics: leadership models and practices: project; sport economics and law; strategic marketing application to a sport context; leadership, diversity management; sport business statistics and analytics; and change in the sport industry; sustainability and digital sport technologies: evolution and application; leadership for sport organisations; critical reflective sport integrity; sports business and innovation; research leadership and sport management practice; sports and insights into the sport industry; and new media business and innovation; sport integrity; new media analytics for sport business. You will also complete a and analytics for sport business; research and collaborative project and a dissertation. insights into sport business; sport business statistics How you will be assessed and analytics; organisational behaviour in the sport You can expect to complete essays and reports of varying industry; and sport marketing. You will also complete a lengths, as well as presentations, proposals and case collaborative project and a dissertation. studies. For information about the assessments you will How you will be assessed be expected to complete for each module, please see the You can expect to complete essays and reports of module list for this programme online. varying lengths, as well as presentations, proposals and How you will study case studies. For information about the assessments you You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, will be expected to complete for each module, please project work and independent study. You will also see the module list for this programme online. have the opportunity to take part in guest lectures and How you will study seminars on a range of topics. You will study through a series of lectures, seminars, Career prospects project work and independent study. You will also Graduating from this programme will provide you with have the opportunity to take part in guest lectures and job opportunities in brand management, marketing seminars on a range of topics. communications, social media marketing, sponsorship Career prospects account management, and digital marketing. Graduates This MSc will prepare you for careers in middle and senior will also have the opportunity to enhance their leadership positions in a range of sectors, including knowledge and career prospects further by undertaking commercial, not-for-profit and international sporting a PhD programme. organisations. You will also have access to training and development to establish your own sport enterprise.
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FEES AND FUNDING HOW TO APPLY Fees and funding How to apply Studying a postgraduate programme at Loughborough University is a All master’s and research degree applications can be made via significant but incredibly rewarding investment in your future. the University’s online application portal (with the exception of PGCE programmes – please see below). Tuition fees UK Government Master’s Loan If you are a UK student living in England, you may be Students should normally take an IELTS test What’s included eligible to apply for a loan to support the cost of your Applying for a master’s or from a UKVI-approved test centre. We also Tuition fees cover the cost of your registration, teaching, studies (up to £11,222 in the 2020/21 academic year).* research degree consider Pearson PTE and some national assessments and access to facilities such as the library, Loan repayments will begin after you have completed your Your application must be supported by IT equipment and other support services. The cost of programme and have an annual income of over £21,000. documentary evidence to prove that you curriculum qualifications. More information tuition fees does not cover general study costs for books, Students from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland also meet the entry requirements. This includes on acceptable English language qualifications stationery and personal IT equipment. Additional costs have access to government funding for postgraduate study. your academic qualifications, references can be found online: may apply for some programmes, such as the cost of lab Find out more: gov.uk/masters-loan and transcripts, as well as English language lboro.ac.uk/pg/english-language safety equipment, field trips and craft materials. qualifications and a portfolio, if required. If Bench fees Research funding you are awaiting results, you can upload the Alternatively, you may wish to take one of Bench fees will apply to a small number of research documents you do have and upload outstanding University studentships our English language pre-sessional courses. students where the proposed research project is expected documents when they become available. Our studentships typically cover the full cost of fees Find out more: lboro.ac.uk/alss to incur larger than average costs. The bench fee will be and may also include a tax-free stipend for living costs. made clear on any offer letter issued by the University. Additional requirements for In some cases, additional funding will be provided for What happens next? Part-time and continuing students research support expenses. These studentships are research degrees You will receive an acknowledgement email If you wish to apply for a studentship, you Fees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase advertised on our website: once your completed application has been may not need to develop a research proposal; to account for inflationary pressures. Therefore, if your lboro.ac.uk/pg/research-opportunities submitted and we will then start to process it programme is studied full-time or part-time over two or please check the advert for details. – this can take up to six weeks. You can log into Loughborough Alumni Bursary more academic years, the fee amount for your second the application portal at any time to track the Loughborough University is proud to offer 20% towards (and subsequent years) will be higher. For non-studentship applications (eg if you are progress of your application. the full cost of tuition fees for self-funding postgraduate self-funding or have secured funding from an EU students research students who obtained their previous degree external body), you will need to confirm which If your application is successful, we will send Please be aware that details from the UK Government from Loughborough University. Students must not be in member of academic staff you have spoken to you an email with details of any conditions you regarding EU fee status for 2021-22 entrants has arrived receipt of any other award. late. Please refer to the website for more information. from the school or department and you may must meet before your place is confirmed. Other sources of funding need to submit a research proposal. Advice Master’s funding A large number of independent organisations, charities on what to include in this can be found on our To secure your place, you must log back into and trusts support postgraduate research in a variety website: lboro.ac.uk/pg/apply the application portal, accept the offer and University scholarships and bursaries of areas. UK Research Councils offer studentships and Our scholarships and bursaries range from 10% to 100% upload any outstanding documents to meet grants for doctoral study, which often include the cost PGCE programmes towards the cost of postgraduate taught tuition fees, any conditions of your offer. of fees and a generous stipend. These studentships are Applications to our PGCEs need to be with funding also available for talented arts students and advertised on our website. athletes. Find out more: lboro.ac.uk/pg/fees-funding made through UCAS and not through the Master’s degree intake International PhD funding Loughborough University website. You can find Teaching for all our full-time taught Loughborough Alumni Bursary International students may be eligible for funding from guidance on applying for a PGCE at ucas.com master’s degrees begins in late September / As a Loughborough graduate, you’ll receive our grant-awarding bodies in their own country, such as the early October. Some part-time and distance alumni bursary of up to 10% of the tuition fees for your Ministry or Department of Education. The British Council Standard English language learning programmes may have alternative postgraduate taught programme. also manage a small number of international grants. requirements start dates throughout the year. This bursary is available to all self-funding full-time UK Government Doctoral Loans The standard University IELTS requirements UK, EU and international students who are not in If you are a UK student living in England, you may be are 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each individual Research degree intake receipt of any other award. Find out more: eligible to apply for a loan to support the cost of your element: reading, writing, listening and Postgraduate research students will usually lboro.ac.uk/pg/fees-funding studies (up to £26,445 in the 2020/21 academic year and speaking. Some programmes may require enrol in time for one of four start dates: higher English language levels; please check Other sources of funding divided equally across each year). The loan is suitable for 1 October, 1 January, 1 April or 1 July. the programme details for exact requirements. There are a number of other sources that could help full-time and part-time postgraduate research students you to fund your studies. Many trusts and charities offer undertaking programmes lasting up to eight years.* grants, awards and loans for postgraduates in a range of Loan repayments will begin after you have completed subjects. Find out more: lboro.ac.uk/pg/fees-funding your programme and have an annual income of over £21,000. Students from Wales also have access to government funding for postgraduate study. Find out more: gov.uk/doctoral-loan
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*Please note that UK Government Master’s Loans and UK Government Doctoral Loans are paid directly to you and not to the University. Students intending 202 to rely on these sources of funding should be aware these may only be sufficient to cover living costs but will not be adequate to also cover tuition fees. 203 PROGRAMME AND GENERAL INDEX PROGRAMME AND GENERAL INDEX
Design, User Experience 103 Finance, Digital 168 Development, Global Communication and 191 Finance, Economics and 59 Programme and general index Development, International 191 Finance, Mathematical 121 Development, International Sustainable 192 Financial and Political Relations, International 108 A Chemical Engineering research 68 Digital Creative Media 168 Funding 202 Digital Finance 168 A top ten UK University 01 Chemical Engineering, Advanced 69 Digital Innovation Management 169 Academic Language Support Service 25 Chemical Engineering, Advanced with Information 69 G Digital Marketing 169 Accommodation, London 34-35 Technology and Management Geography and Environment 104-109 Digital Media and Society 81 Accommodation, Loughborough 22-23 Chemistry 72-77 Geography and Environment research 106 Digital Technologies 164-169 Advanced Chemical Engineering 69 Chemistry research 74 Global Communication and Development 191 Digital Technologies research 166 Advanced Chemical Engineering with Information Chemistry, Analytical 75 Global Media and Cultural Industries 81 Technology and Management 69 Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science and Medicinal 76 Diplomacy and International Governance 170-175 Governance and International Management, Risk, 186 Advanced Computer Science 89 Childhood, Youth and Social Policy 107 Diplomacy and International Governance 173 Governance, Diplomacy and International 173 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Management 129 Communications and Cultural Management, Media, 193 Diplomacy and International Governance research 172 Graphic Design and Visualisation 95 Advanced Materials Science and Engineering 117 Communication and Development, Global 191 Diplomacy, Business and Trade 173 Advanced Physics 139 Communication and Media 78-85 Diplomacy, Politics and Trade 174 Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering 40-43 Communication and Media research 80 Diplomacy, Security, Peace-building and 174 H Health, Musculoskeletal Sport Science and 151 Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering research 42 Communication and Media, Social Science Research 83 Disability Office 25 Heritage Innovation, Cultural 161 Analytical and Pharmaceutical Science 75 Communication, Social Media and Political 83 Doctoral College, Loughborough 08 History, Media 82 Analytical Chemistry 75 Communication, Strategic 84 How to apply 203 Analytics and Technologies, Sport 197 Communications, Mobile 132 E Human Factors and Ergonomics for Patient Safety 101 Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Data 167 Computer Science 86-91 Economics and Finance 59 Human Factors, Ergonomics and 101 Analytics, Business 57 Computer Science research 88 Electrical Engineering, Electronic and 129 Human Resource Management 62 Analytics, Cyber Security and Data 167 Computer Science, Advanced 89 Electronic and Electrical Engineering 129 Human Resource Management, International 185 Apply, How to 203 Conditioning, Strength and 155 Emerging Economies, International Management and 186 Humanities 110-113 Architecture 47 Construction Management 47 Energy Systems Technology, Renewable 133 Humanities research 112 Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering 44-51 Construction Project Management 48 Energy, European Master’s in Renewable 130 Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering research 46 Construction Project Management with Building 48 Engineering and Management, Advanced Manufacturing 129 Artificial Intelligence 89 Information Modelling Engineering Design 130 I Industrial Mathematical Modelling 121 Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics 167 Construction, Sustainable Design and 50 Engineering, Advanced Chemical 69 Information Management and Business Technology 62 Automotive Engineering 43 Corporate Finance 58 Engineering, Advanced Chemical with Information 69 Counselling Service 25 Technology and Management Infrastructure Design and Management 49 Innovation and Entrepreneurship 176-181 B Creative Arts 92-97 Engineering, Advanced Materials Science and 117 Creative Arts research 94 Innovation and Entrepreneurship research 178 Banking and Finance 57 Engineering, Biomedical 70 Creative Industries, Media and 192 Innovation in Creative Organisations, Managing 180 Biomechanics, Sport 154 Engineering, Electronic and Electrical 129 Creative Media, Digital 168 Innovation Management, Design 162 Biomedical Engineering 70 Engineering, Low Energy Building Services 50 Creative Organisations, Managing Innovation in 180 Innovation Management, Digital 169 Biotechnology 70 Engineering, Mechanical 132 Cultural Analysis, Media and 82 Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship and 179 Branding, Design and 161 Engineering, Polymer Science and 117 Cultural Heritage Innovation 161 Innovation, Cultural Heritage 161 Building Information Modelling, Construction 48 Engineering, Systems 134 Innovation, Design 162 Project Management with Cultural Industries, Global Media and 81 Engineering, Telecommunications 134 Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Finance and 179 Building Services Engineering, Low Energy 50 Cultural Management, Communications, Media and 193 Engineering, Water for Development 51 Innovation, Service Design 163 Business Analytics 57 Cyber Security and Data Analytics 167 English language requirements 203 Innovation, Sport Business and 197 Business and Economics 52-65 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management 179 Integrated Industrial Design 102 Business and Economics research 54 Entrepreneurship, Finance and Innovation 179 D Intelligence and Data Analytics, Data 167 Business and Innovation, Sport 197 Environmental Monitoring, Research and Management 107 Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and 167 Intelligent Transport Systems 49 Business and Leadership, Sport 198 Ergonomics and Human Factors 101 Data Analytics, Cyber Security and 167 International Business 63 Business and Management Studies, 65 Ergonomics for Patient Safety, Human Factors and 101 Data Science 90 International Development 191 Social Science Research European Master’s in Renewable Energy 130 Design 98-103 International Financial and Political Relations 108 Business and Trade, Diplomacy 173 Design and Branding 161 Exercise as Medicine 151 Business Psychology 58 International Governance, Diplomacy and 173 Design and Visualisation, Graphic 95 International Human Resource Management 185 Business Technology, Information Management and 62 Design Innovation 162 Business, International 63 F International Management 182-187 Design Innovation 158-163 Faith and Spirituality, Centre for 25 International Management 185 Design Innovation Management 162 Fees 202 International Management and Emerging Economies 186 C Design Innovation research 160 Finance 60 International Management research 184 Campus, London 28-37 Design Innovation, Service 163 Finance and Innovation, Entrepreneurship, 179 International Management, Risk, Governance and 186 Campus, Loughborough 14-27 Design research 100 Finance and Investment 59 International students, information for 10-11 Careers, London 37 Design, Engineering 130 Finance and Management 60 International Sustainable Development 192 Careers, Loughborough 26-27 Design, Infrastructure and Management 49 Finance, Banking and 57 Investment, Finance and 59 Centre for Faith and Spirituality 25 Design, Integrated Industrial 102 Finance, Corporate 58 Chemical Engineering 66-71 Design, Sustainable and Construction 50 204 205 PROGRAMME AND GENERAL INDEX PROGRAMME AND GENERAL INDEX
L Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing 128 R Strategic Communication 84 Leadership, Sport Business and 198 Engineering research Renewable Energy Systems Technology 133 Strength and Conditioning 155 Living costs 22, 34 Media and Creative Industries 188-193 Renewable Energy, European Master’s in 130 Student Advice and Support Service 22 Living in London 34-35 Media and Creative Industries 192 Research, Our 06-09 Student experience, London 32-33 Living in Loughborough 22-23 Media and Creative Industries research 190 Risk, Governance and International Management 186 Student experience, Loughborough 18-19 Location, Our 12-13 Media and Cultural Analysis 82 Student support, London 36 Media and Political Communication, Social 83 Student support, Loughborough 24-25 Logistics and Supply Chain Management 63 S London campus 28-37 Media and Society, Digital 81 Students’ Union 18, 36 Safety Management, Occupational Health and 102 London, Life in 28-29 Media History 82 Studentships 202 Scholarships 202 Loughborough campus 14-27 Media, Communications and Cultural Management 193 Supply Chain Management, Logistics and 63 Security 143 Loughborough, Why? 05 Media, Digital Creative 168 Support 24, 36 Security, Cyber and Data Analytics 167 Low Energy Building Services Engineering 50 Media, Global, and Cultural Industries 81 Sustainable Design and Construction 50 Security, Peace-building and Diplomacy 174 Media, Social Science Research Communication and 83 Sustainable Development, International 192 Service Design Innovation 163 Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science and 76 Sustainable Management 163 M Social and Policy Studies 144-147 Medicine, Exercise as 151 Systems Engineering 134 Management 64 Social and Policy Studies research 146 Mobile Communications 132 Systems Technology, Renewable Energy 133 Management and Emerging Economies, International 186 Social Media and Political Communication 83 Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health 151 Systems, Intelligent Transport 49 Management, Advanced Chemical Engineering with 69 Social Policy, Childhood, Youth and 107 Information Technology and Social Policy, Social Science Research 147 Management, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and 129 N Social Science Research (Business and Management 65 T Management, Construction 47 Next steps 200 Studies) Technologies, Sport Analytics and 197 Management, Construction Project 48 Nutrition of Sport and Exercise, Physiology and 152 Social Science Research (Communication and Media) 83 Telecommunications Engineering 134 Management, Design Innovation 162 Social Science Research (Social Policy) 147 Theatre 96 Management, Digital Innovation 169 Social Science Research (Sport and Exercise Science) 153 Trade, Diplomacy, Business and 173 Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation 179 O Sport Analytics and Technologies 197 Trade, Diplomacy, Politics and 174 Management, Environmental Monitoring, Research and 107 Occupational Health and Safety Management 102 Sport and Exercise Psychology 153 Transport Systems, Intelligent 49 Management, Finance and 60 Open events 208 Sport and Exercise Science, Social Science Research 153 Tuition fees 202 Management, Human Resource 62 Sport and Exercise, Physiology and Nutrition of 152 Management, Information and Business Technology 62 P Sport at Loughborough 20-21 Management, Infrastructure Design and 49 U Patient Safety, Human Factors and Ergonomics for 101 Sport Biomechanics 154 Management, International 185 User Experience Design 103 Sport Business 194-199 Management, International Human Resource 185 Peace-building and Diplomacy, Security 174 Sport Business and Innovation 197 Management, Logistics and Supply Chain 63 Pharmaceutical Science and Medicinal Chemistry 76 Sport Business and Leadership 198 V Management, Media, Communications and Cultural 193 Pharmaceutical Science, Analytical and 75 Sport Business research 196 Visit us 208 Management, Occupational Health and Safety 102 PhD funding 202 Sport Management 154 Visualisation, Graphic Design and 95 Management, Risk, Governance and International 186 Physical Education with Qualified Teacher Status 152 Physics 136-139 Sport Management, Politics and International 155 Management, Sport 154 Development Physics of Materials 139 W Management, Sport Politics and International 155 Sport Marketing 198 Water Engineering for Development 51 Development Physics research 138 Sport Science and Health, Musculoskeletal 151 Water Management for Development 51 Management, Sustainable 163 Physics, Advanced 139 Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences 148-155 Welcome to Loughborough 03 Management, Water for Development 51 Physiology and Nutrition of Sport and Exercise 152 Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences research 150 Work Psychology 65 Managing Innovation in Creative Organisations 180 Political Communication, Social Media and 83 Storytelling 96 Manufacturing Engineering and Management, Advanced 129 Political Relations, International Financial and 108 Marketing 64 Politics and International Development, Sport 155 Marketing, Digital 169 Management Loughborough University has taken care that this prospectus is as accurate as possible at Editorial: Vicky Meldrum and Roxy Simmons (Marketing) the time of going to press (July 2020). It is intended as a general guide to the courses and Marketing, Sport 198 Politics and International Studies 140-143 Photography: Phil Rowley; Creative and Print Services facilities available to students commencing a programme of postgraduate study or research in Materials 114-117 Politics and International Studies research 142 academic year 2021/22. Design: Phil Silk; Creative and Print Services Materials research 116 Politics and Trade, Diplomacy, 174 Please note that although we do not anticipate that there will be major changes to the London map illustration: Josie Gledhill Materials Science and Engineering, Advanced 117 Polymer Science and Engineering 117 information provided in the prospectus, it is prepared a considerable time in advance and Printed: Sterling Solutions Materials, Physics of 139 the University reserves the right to revise courses and their modules to ensure they remain Postgraduate degrees, Our 04 current and up-to-date, to respond to external developments, and for a number of practical Published: July 2020 Mathematical Finance 121 Project Management with Building Information 48 reasons. Before making an application please check our online prospectus to ensure you have © Loughborough University 2020 Mathematical Modelling, Industrial 121 Modelling, Construction the most up-to-date information. The University’s Terms and Conditions of Study (lboro.ac.uk/ study/terms-conditions) provide more details of the circumstances in which we may amend Mathematical Sciences 118-121 Project Management, Construction 48 our courses both after application and whilst students are registered. The University will try to Mathematical Sciences research 120 Psychology, Business 58 keep applicants and current students informed of any changes. Mathematics Education Centre 122-125 Psychology, Sport and Exercise 153 Admission to Loughborough University is subject to the requirement that applicants and current students agree to the Terms and Conditions referred to above. Mathematics Education Centre research 124 Psychology, Work 65 Mathematics with Qualified Teacher Status 125 MBA, Executive 56 This publication is available in large print. 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