Postgraduate Week 2022
20-24 June
This in-depth series of online events explores everything you need to know about postgraduate study at Loughborough. It covers topics on who a master's degree and PhD is for, understanding how an advanced qualification can help you further your career and what we offer. Browse our schedule below and book the sessions you want to attend today.
Live events schedule
| Session | About | Time | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| How a master's at Loughborough University London can boost your career | A welcome from our Dean, Professor Tony Edwards, and some of the support we provide to help you achieve your study and career goals. There will be a presentation of key aspects of the London campus offer, details of the Future Space programme and more on post study work opportunities. | 11-12pm | Book now |
| What's a master's or PhD, and the application process | Explore the many routes into studying for a master's or PhD, how it differs from a bachelor's degree and what the application process is like at Loughborough University. | 12-1pm | Book now |
| What makes studying International Management so special? | Hear from our London Institute Director, Professor Gerhard Schnyder. Learn about some of the courses we offer and the career pathways they can lead to. There will also be a student panel discussion to share their unique experiences on our programmes. | 12-1pm | Book now |
| Institute of Sport Business: An overview | Hear from staff from the Institute and learn about some of the courses we offer and the career pathways they can lead to. There will also be a student panel discussion to share their unique experiences on our Sport Business programmes. | 12-1pm | Book now |
| Postgraduate study in the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering | As well as hearing from a panel of our current postgraduate students, you will hear from Dr Scott Fernie, Director of Postgraduate Study in the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering. | 1-2pm | Book now |
| How a master's or PhD can help your career? | Whether you want to become specialised in your field, change your career path, continue on in academia, we'll explain how we help you improve your employability or why a postgraduate qualification may be the best way to achieve your goals. | 2-3pm | Book now |
| Social Science Research (Sport and Exercise Science): An overview | Dr Daniel Rhind will provide an overview of the teaching and opportunities available to students on the MSc in Social Science Research (Sport and Exercise Science) at Loughborough University. | 2-3pm | Book now |
| Postgraduate opportunities in English | Join academics from our School of Social Sciences and Humanities for an informal chat about what makes our English postgraduate taught programmes so special. Dr Barbara Cooke and Dr Sian Adiseshiah will be available to answer all of your questions about course content, how we build employability into our programmes, potential career pathways and much more. | 2.30-3pm | Book now |
| Postgraduate programmes in Computer Science | Dr Lin Guan and Dr Georgina Cosma will provide an overview of our postgraduate opportunities in Computer Science with an opportunity for questions. | 4-5pm | Book now |
| Session | About | Time | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collaborate Project | Meet Ashley Gray and learn about how our Collaborate programme offers students experiences to connect with companies and organisations to solve real-world challenges they face. There will be an overview and a Q&A with alumni and companies we have worked with. They will discuss how these experiences have led to job roles. | 11am-12pm | Book now |
| What's it like to study at PG level? Student POV | Current students from our Loughborough and London campuses will share their postgraduate study experiences and what you can expect. This is a great time to ask questions about continuing or returning to education. | 12-1pm | Book now |
| Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance: An overview | Hear from our Institute Director, Professor Helen Drake. Learn about what makes the courses we offer so special and the career pathways they can lead to. There will also be a student panel discussion with current students sharing their unique experiences on our Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance programmes. | 12-1pm | Book now |
| Clinical Exercise Physiology: An overview | Dr Dale Esliger will provide an overview of the teaching and opportunities available to students on the MSc in Clinical Exercise Physiology at Loughborough University. | 12-1pm | Book now |
| Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering student experience panel | As well as hearing from a panel of our current postgraduate students, you will hear from Will Whittow, Professor of Radiofrequency Materials and Postgraduate Taught Admissions Director for the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering. | 1-2pm | Book now |
| Teach maths! Our Mathematics PGCE explained | Find out how you could become a teacher with our Mathematics PGCE. | 1.30-2pm | Book now |
| Master's and PhD fees and funding | Advice and guidance on fees and funding options, including how and when to pay fees and how to apply for Loughborough University scholarships and who a UK Government Postgraduate Loan for master's or PhD is for. | 2-3pm | Book now |
| Postgraduate study in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences | Professor Emma Haycraft will provide an overview of the opportunities and support available to Master’s students in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University. | 2-3pm | Book now |
| Your future as a graphics master: MA Graphic Design and Visualisation at Loughborough | Join our academics for a detailed look at what the programme covers, and get your questions answered. | 4-5pm | Book now |
| Future Space – Build your Network with LinkedIN | An employer and student panel discussing how this programme helps them solve real world challenges. | 6-7pm | Book now |
| Session | About | Time | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate opportunities in Geography and Environment | Join Dr Sarah Mills from our School of Social Sciences and Humanities for an informal chat about what makes our Geography and Environment postgraduate taught programmes so special. You will get the chance to have all of your course related questions answered and learn about our inspiring research informed teaching and exciting graduate destinations. | 11-11.30am | Book now |
| London - Digital Skills programme | Adding experience to your CV can be difficult to do whilst you study. Learn how our innovative digital skills programme can lead to job and careers beyond study. | 11am-12pm | Book now |
| Postgraduate study at our Loughborough University campus | An insight into student life on our Loughborough campus through the eyes of our current students and panel members. Find out more about the great things you can do in and around campus including sports, facilities, arts programme and more. | 12-1pm | Book now |
| Digital Marketing | Hear from staff from the Institute. Learn about what makes the course we offer so special and the career pathways it can lead to. There will also be a student panel discussion to share their unique experiences on our MSc Digital Marketing programme. | 12-1pm | Book now |
| Sport Biomechanics: An overview | Dr Glen Blenkinsop will provide an overview of the teaching and opportunities available to students on the MSc in Sport Biomechanics at Loughborough University. | 12-1pm | Book now |
| Opening new career possibilities by studying Business and Management at postgraduate level | If you're considering studying business and management at postgraduate level this is a great opportunity to hear from our students and admissions teams and ask any questions you may have -- especially if you haven't studied business and management before and want to know how it could open new career possibilities for you, building on your existing skills. | 1-2pm | Book now |
| Student panel: postgraduate study in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences | Current Master’s students will give an insight into their time as a student in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University. Visitors will also be able to post their questions to our panel. | 2-3pm | Book now |
| Discover UXD at Loughborough | Join our academics live to discuss the User Experience and Service Design MA and User Experience Design MSc programmes in more detail, plus get your questions answered. | 4-4.45pm | Book now |
| An overview of Ergonomics and Human Factors at Loughborough | Join our academics live to discuss Ergonomics and Human Factors MSc in more detail, plus get your questions answered. | 5-5.30pm | Book now |
| Postgraduate programmes in Mathematical Sciences | Dr Brian Winn and Dr Emiliano Renzi will provide an overview of our postgraduate programmes in Mathematics with an opportunity at the end to ask questions. | 5-5.30pm | Book now |
| Session | About | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discover Storytelling and Theatre programmes at Loughborough | Join our academics live to discuss Storytelling MA and Theatre MA in more detail, plus get your questions answered. | 10-10.30am | Book now |
| Loughborough University London student experience panel | An informal chat with our current students about living in London. They will discuss the cost of living, where to eat, shop and stuff to do locally in Hackney Wick & London. | 11am-12pm | Book now |
| Media and Creative Industries: An overview | Hear from staff from the Institute. Learn about what makes the courses we offer so special and the career pathways it can lead to. There will also be a student panel discussion to share their unique experiences on our programmes. | 12-1pm | Book now |
| Sport Management, Politics and International Development: An overview | Professor Richard Giulianotti will provide an overview of the teaching and opportunities available to students on the MSc in Sport Management, Politics and International Development at Loughborough University. | 12-1pm | Book now |
| Postgraduate opportunities in Communication and Media | Join Dr Lise Jaillant from our School of Social Sciences and Humanities for an informal chat about what makes our suite of Communication and Media postgraduate taught programmes so special. You will get the chance to have all of your course related questions answered and learn about the exciting career pathways our programmes lead onto. | 1-1.30pm | Book now |
| MA International Security | Join Dr Alex Christoyannopoulos from our School of Social Sciences and Humanities for an informal chat about what makes our MA in International Security so special. You will get the chance to have all of your course related questions answered and learn about the exciting careers our graduates have gone into. | 2-2.30pm | Book now |
| Physical Education PGCE: An overview | An overview of the teaching and opportunities available to students on the Physical Education PGCE at Loughborough University. | 2-3pm | Book now |
| Postgraduate programmes in Chemistry | Dr Amy Managh will provide an overview of our postgraduate programmes in Chemistry. There will be an opportunity to ask questions. | 4-5pm | Book now |
| Postgraduate programmes in Physics | Dr Mark Greenaway will talk about our Physics masters programmes: MSc Advanced Physics and MSc Physics of Materials. There will be an opportunity to ask questions. | 5-5.40pm | Book now |
| Session | About | Time | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Deans Award: 90% Scholarship | A short overview of the Deans Award. A chance to get hints, tips and advice from previous winners. | 11am-12pm | Book now |
| Loughborough University London: local student experience | Learn from a panel of students from east London boroughs discussing the experience on campus. Hear about our 100% scholarship programme – Inspiring Success and how it is enabling talent to flourish at our campus in east London. | 12-1pm | Book now |
| Postgraduate study in Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering | As well as hearing from a panel of our current postgraduate students, you will hear from Dr Simon Hogg, Director of Postgraduate Study in the School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering. | 12-1pm | Book now |
| MScs in Social Science Research | Join Dr Saul Albert from our School of Social Sciences and Humanities for an informal chat about our Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) accredited MSc Social Science Research programmes. Ask any questions you may have about course content, progression onto PhD study, and much more. | 2-2.30pm | Book now |