Prospective Students
Welcome to the Department of English and Drama
Going to university is a serious business. After all, if you study for a degree full-time, you will be committing yourself to three years of intensive academic work, let alone considerable expense and perhaps the upheaval of moving away from home. Anyone thinking of doing a degree needs to think carefully about what they want from their course and what they want from their chosen university.
So, what are you looking for in an English and/or Drama degree? Loughborough enjoys an excellent reputation in both disciplines, providing respected qualifications and, crucially, a very rewarding student experience. In the 2010 National Student Survey, Loughborough Drama and English both came 2nd nationally for overall satisfaction. As these figures suggest, Loughborough is a first class academic institution, but it is also a university students enjoy attending.
What can we offer?
- Experienced and friendly academic staff with international scholarly reputations
- A curriculum which blends ancient with modern, allowing you to study classic and contemporary texts and providing both an excellent overview of your subject and a chance to specialise within it
- Top quality teaching from subject specialists at every stage of your course
- A progressive model of assessment which replaces traditional exams with a range of essays, presentations and, on some courses, group work
- Purpose-built facilities for rehearsal and performance
- A well-stocked library and up-to-date IT provision
- Opportunities to study abroad in Europe and further afield
- A dynamic, informal environment in which every student is encouraged to fulfil their individual potential
- A Department which is big enough to be lively and bustling, but with around 500 students, not so large that you'll feel lost or isolated.
For further information about English and Drama at Loughborough, see:
- This website, especially the Admissions and Open Days pages;
- The university prospectus;
- The Departmental brochures, available at Open Days or from EandDundergraduate@lboro.ac.uk