Communication and Media Visit Days

University is about more than getting a degree. Your experience will be made by inspiring lecturers, friendly students, and excellent facilities. Our applicant visit days are the perfect opportunity to get a feel for life and study at Loughborough University.

Itinerary

On arrival, please make your way to the James France Building where we will welcome you to the event and register your arrival.

Time Activity Location
12:15 - 13:00

Registration

Meet academic staff and current students from the Department of Communication and Media as well as colleagues from our Student Accommodation team, from whom you’ll find out more about living in our Halls of Residence.

James France Exhibition Area
13:00 - 13:45

Welcome from the Dean & BSc Media and Communication Programme Talk 

Find out more about the BSc Media and Communication here at Loughborough. This session will introduce our exciting degreeWe’ll cover its structure and main themes as well as the placement year and study abroad opportunities. You’ll also hear from some of our current students about their experiences.  

We’ll kick things off with a brief welcome talk from the Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Professor Justin Waring. 

U020 Brockington Building
13:45 - 15:00

Campus Tour and visit to LSU Media

Explore our beautiful campus with our student ambassadors and learn more about what it’s like to be a student here. You’ll get to see some of our award-winning facilities as well as a guided tour of the LSU Media Centre at Loughborough Students’ Union where, if you come here as a student, you’ll be able to get involved in everything from writing for the magazine to running a radio show.

15:00 - 15:45

Taster Session

After the campus and LSU Media tours, you’ll be treated to a taster session from one of our academics, Dr Jilly Kay. You’ll experience what it’s like to be in a lecture, learning at one of the top departments in the country for communication and media studies. 

U020 Brockington Building
15:45 - 16:15

Refreshments and Final Questions 

A final opportunity to speak to academic staff and BSc Media & Communication students in an informal setting – ask us as many questions as you like! 

Brockington Foyer
16:15

Goodbye

Safe travels home

Food and Drink

Retail outlets in our main event venues will be open to purchase drinks, food and snacks, and the Co-op store in Loughborough Students' Union will also be open.

Travel information

Get in touch

Laura Kidger

Programme Officer