Loughborough-China Materials Partnership
Complete your degree in England
- Gain a Masters degree from a top UK University
- Improve your English Language
- Increase your employability
Department of Materials at Loughborough University (UK), in partnership with following China’s 211 Project Top Universities, runs this programme to its range of undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes. This programme aims to produce high quality Chinese graduates in the field of materials science and engineering.
- Beihang University
- Beijing University of Chemical Technology
- Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Northeastern University
- Northwestern Polytechnical University
- Shandong University
- Sichuan University
- Tongji University
The Loughborough-China Materials Partnership (LCMP) Programme is designed for the students who have successfully completed three years of a materials relevant degree programme at selected Universities in China, and who now wish to broaden their experience, and go on to study at postgraduate level.
This is achieved by a two year programme. During the first year students study a combination of materials and language modules. In the second year, students register on one of the Masters programmes at the Department of Materials. Successful students are awarded an undergraduate degree from their Chinese University and a Master of Science degree from Loughborough University.
The successful applicants will be offered scholarships by Loughborough University.
Modules
The first year:
- Processing and Structure of Polymers
- Processing and Structure of Metals and Ceramics
- Composite Materials
- English Language for Materials Engineering
- Communication and Academic Skills
- Experimentation
- Project
The second year:
Applications and Admissions
Prospective students are advised to consult the Materials College at your University for an application form, or advice on any matters relating this programme. Alternatively, please send email to LCMP@LBORO.AC.UK for further information.
Entry Requirements
The programme is for third year students of Materials relevant degree programme at Partner Universities in China.
Candidates are required to pass IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each part.
Applicants are considered on the basis of University exam results, together with interviews regarding both academic and English skills.
Loughborough University and Department of Materials
Loughborough University is one of the top academic institutions in the UK. ‘The Times Good University Guide’ has placed Loughborough University in the top 15 UK institutions for the 7th consecutive year. Loughborough University has won two prestigious Times Higher Awards – Best Student Experience 2006, 2007 and Outstanding Support for Overseas Students 2007 and “The Best University” award in 2008. Loughborough University has been awarded six Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for its contribution to Higher and Further Education, an achievement equalled only by the University of Oxford.
The Department of Materials at the University has long enjoyed a well-deserved international reputation for its excellent research and high quality teaching in the field of materials science and engineering. Since 2006, the Department of Materials has been continuously ranked No.1 in the “National Student Survey” in whole of the UK in its field. The Department has close contacts with industry and industry-related research opportunities are available for students and is well equipped with an excellent materials characterisation centre, which gives students an ideal environment for their research and studies.
Loughborough and Loughborough University Campus
Loughborough University locates at Loughborough in the heart of England, and is well served by road, rail and air. Main line road and rail network link Loughborough directly with the rest of the country. Nottingham is 20 minutes away by train, Birmingham 60 minutes and London 90 minutes. Loughborough is a quite British town. Nearby Charnwood Forest and Beacon Hill are famous for their beautiful natural scenery with wide open parkland, and woodland.
Loughborough University, well known for its beautiful campus, has about 14,000 full-time students, and about 15% of them are from overseas. Loughborough University has the best sport facilities in Europe and its Student Union is one of the largest in the UK. The University Career Centre and Language Centre offer students free services. A wide range of printed and online resources are available in University Library. Campus accommodation is equipped with internet, telephone, and all the facilities that students require.