Design and Creative Arts
We are looking forward to welcoming you on to campus for your forthcoming Visit day. This is a great opportunity for you to get an enhanced experience of what Loughborough has to offer. A more subject-focused event than our Open Days you'll get the chance to meet lecturers and current students, you'll also have the chance to spend some time getting to know other applicants and make connections before you even arrive on campus as a student.
Take a look at the information below for details of what exciting experiences we have in store for you, from facility tours to hands-on, practical activities.
Itineraries
Art and Design Foundation Studies
Art and Design Foundation studies - Saturday 22 March, 10 MayMorning Session: |
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Arrival and Registration Register your attendance with us so that we can keep you posted on the next steps of your application. Once done, grab yourself some refreshments ahead of the formal welcome. |
10.00-10.30 | Edward Barnsley Building Foyer |
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Welcome and Foundation Programme Presentation A welcome talk and more about Art and Design Foundation at Loughborough and more information on next steps too. |
10.30-10.50 |
Edward Barnsley Building |
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Facilities tour Take a guided tour of the school facilities, studios and buildings to find out more about where you will study. |
10.50-11.30 |
School |
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Tutor Q&A session Meet our teaching staff and find out more about the different specialism pathway options on the programme. |
11.30-12.00 |
Edward Barnsley Building |
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Session concludes/ Optional Campus Tours Take an optional campus tour and see more of what the University has to offer. |
12.00 | Campus |
Afternoon Session:
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Arrival and Registration Register your attendance with us so that we can keep you posted on the next steps of your application. Once done, grab yourself some refreshments ahead of the formal welcome. |
13.00-13.30 |
Edward Barnsley Building Foyer |
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Welcome and Foundation Programme Presentation A welcome talk and more about Art and Design Foundation at Loughborough and more information on next steps too. |
13.30-13.50 |
Edward Barnsley Building |
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Facilities tour Take a guided tour of the school facilities, studios and buildings to find out more about where you will study. |
13.50-14.30 |
School |
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Tutor Q&A session Meet our teaching staff and find out more about the different specialism pathway options on the programme. |
14.30-15.00 |
Edward Barnsley Building |
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Session concludes/ Optional Campus Tours Take an optional campus tour and see more of what the University has to offer. |
15.00 | Campus |
Fine Art
SESSION ONE cohort: Saturday 10 May |
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Arrival and Registration Register your attendance with us so that we can keep you posted on the next steps of your application. Once done, grab yourself some refreshments ahead of the formal welcome. |
09.30-10.00 | Edward Barnsley Foyer |
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Welcome and Introduction A welcome talk and more about Fine Art at Loughborough and more information on placement opportunities. |
10.00-10.30 | Cope Auditorium |
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Applicant Activity Join us for a hands-on workshop session with our amazing Fine Art teaching staff where you'll work alongside fellow aspiring Fine Art students in studio setting. |
10.30-11.30 | Fine Art Gallery |
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Parent and Guest Presentation Fine Art staff will host a session for parents and guests to provide more information on student life, student support and key information about the programme. You’ll also get the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about life at the University. |
10.45-11.30 |
Cope Auditorium |
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Tour of Studios and Creative Arts Spaces Take a guided tour of the school facilities and buildings to find out more about where you will study. Final Q&As. |
11.30-12.30 | Edward Barnsley |
| Optional Campus Tour and Finish | 12.30 | Campus |
SESSION TWO cohort: Saturday 10 May |
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Arrival and Registration Register your attendance with us so that we can keep you posted on the next steps of your application. Once done, grab yourself some refreshments ahead of the formal welcome. |
13.00-13.30 | Edward Barnsley Foyer |
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Welcome and Introduction A welcome talk and more about Fine Art at Loughborough and more information on placement opportunities. |
13.30-14.00 | Cope Auditorium |
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Applicant Activity Join us for a hands-on workshop session with our amazing Fine Art teaching staff where you'll work alongside fellow aspiring Fine Art students in studio setting. |
14.00-15.00 | Fine Art Gallery |
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Parent and Guest Presentation Fine Art staff will host a session for parents and guests to provide more information on student life, student support and key information about the programme. You’ll also get the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about life at the University. |
14.15-15.00 |
Cope Auditorium |
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Tour of Studios and Creative Arts Spaces Take a guided tour of the school facilities and buildings to find out more about where you will study. Final Q&As. |
15.00-16.00 | Edward Barnsley |
| Optional Campus Tour and Finish | 16.00 | Campus |
Graphic Design
Graphic Design: Saturday 22 March, 10 MayMorning Session |
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Arrival and Registration Register your attendance with us so that we can keep you posted on the next steps of your application. Once done, grab yourself some refreshments ahead of the formal welcome. |
09:30-10:00 | Design Building |
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Welcome and Presentation A welcome talk and more about Graphic Design at Loughborough and more information on placement opportunities. |
10:00-11:00 | Design Building |
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Applicant workshop activity Join us for a hands-on risograph printed ‘zine making session with our amazing Graphic Design teaching staff where you'll work alongside fellow aspiring Graphic Design students in a studio setting. |
11.00-12.00 | Martin Hall |
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Parent/Guest Presentation + Q&A Graphic Design staff will host a session for parents and guests to provide more information on student life, student support and key information about the programme. You’ll also get the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about life at the University. |
11.00-12.00 | Martin Hall |
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Tour of School Facilities Take a guided tour of the school facilities and buildings to find out more about where you will study. Applicants collect their work from the session. Final Q&As. |
12.00-12.30 | Martin Hall |
| Optional campus Tour / Finish | 12.30 | Campus |
Graphic Design: Saturday 22 March, 10 MayAfternoon Session |
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Arrival and Registration Register your attendance with us so that we can keep you posted on the next steps of your application. Once done, grab yourself some refreshments ahead of the formal welcome. |
13:00-13:30 | Design Building |
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Welcome and Presentation A welcome talk and more about Graphic Design at Loughborough and more information on placement opportunities. |
13:30-14:30 | Design Building |
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Applicant workshop activity Join us for a hands-on risograph printed ‘zine making session with our amazing Graphic Design teaching staff where you'll work alongside fellow aspiring Graphic Design students in studio setting. |
14.30-15.30 | Martin Hall |
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Parent/Guest Presentation + Q&A Graphic Design staff will host a session for parents and guests to provide more information on student life, student support and key information about the programme. You’ll also get the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about life at the University. |
14.30-15.30 | Martin Hall |
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Tour of Creative Arts spaces Take a guided tour of the school facilities and buildings to find out more about where you will study. Applicants collect their work from the session. Final Q&As. |
15.30-16.00 | Martin Hall |
| Optional campus Tour / Finish | 16.00 | Campus |
Textile Design
Textile Design: Saturday 22 March, 10 May |
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Arrival and Registration Register your attendance with us so that we can keep you posted on the next steps of your application. Once done, grab yourself some refreshments ahead of the activities planned. |
09.30-10.00 | Edward Barnsley Foyer |
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Applicant workshop activity 1 - Print workshop Join us to create your own screen-printed tote bag where you'll collaborate with fellow aspiring Textile Design students and engage with our amazing teaching staff in a studio setting. |
10.00-11.30 | Edward Barnsley Building |
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Parent/Guest Presentation + Q&A A presentation led by Textiles staff to provide an insight into student life and support, as well as career opportunities in the Textiles field. You’ll also get the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about life at the University. |
10.00-11.30 | Edward Barnsley Building |
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Welcome and Programme Presentation A welcome talk and more about Textile Design at Loughborough, as well as hear more about placement opportunities. |
11.30-12.00 | Cope Auditorium |
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Lunch Enjoy a lunch in the School.You can also use this time to ask staff and students any questions about student life at Loughborough or your course as well as chat to potential new coursemates. |
12.30-13.30 | Cope Foyer |
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Applicant workshop activity 2 - Stitch workshop This hands-on session in the stitch workshop you will create stich for your printed tote bag working alongside other potential students in the environment you will be when you study here. |
13:30-15:00 | Edward Barnsley Building |
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Parent/Guest Facilities tour Take a guided tour of the school facilities and buildings to find out more about where students will study. |
13.30-14.45 | Edward Barnsley Building |
| Optional campus tour/ Finish | 15.00 | Campus |
Fashion Design and Technology
Fashion Design and Technology: Saturday 22 March, 10 May |
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Arrival and Registration Register your attendance with us so that we can keep you posted on the next steps of your application. Once done, grab yourself some refreshments ahead of the formal welcome. |
09.30-10.00 | Design Building Reception |
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Welcome and Programme Presentation A welcome talk and more about Fashion Design at Loughborough. |
10.00-10.30 | Design Building |
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Applicant Workshop Activity 1 Join us for the first of two sessions where you'll collaborate with fellow aspiring Fashion Design students and get a taste of the activities you'll encounter while studying at Loughborough in our Mac Lab. |
10.30-11.30 | Design Building |
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Parent/Guest coffee break Grab a coffee from the café whilst applicants are in their workshop. |
10.30-11.00 | Campus |
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Parent/Guest Presentation and Q&A A presentation to find out more about student life, student support, accommodation options and placement opportunities. You’ll also get the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about life at the University. |
11.00-11.30 | Design Building |
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Creative Arts Facilities tour Take a guided tour of the school facilities and buildings to find out more about where you will study. |
11.30-12.00 | School |
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Lunch Enjoy a lunch in the school.You can also use this time to ask staff and students any questions about student life at Loughborough or your course as well as chat to potential new coursemates. |
12.00-13.00 | Design Building |
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Applicant Workshop Activity 2 This hands-on session in the fashion studio will provide you with an exciting taste of the work you will create and the environment you will be in as a student here. |
13.00-14.00 | Edward Barnsley Building |
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Parent/Guest coffee break/showreel Staff and students will be on hand for an informal chat, and look at a showreel of current student work. |
13.00-14.00 | Cope Auditorium |
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Farwell and final Q&A Reflections on the day and a final opportunity to get any questions you may have answered by our academic tutors and student ambassadors. |
14.00-14.30 | Edward Barnsley Building |
| Optional campus tour/ Finish | 14.30 | Campus |
Design, Industrial Design and Product Design
Design, Industrial Design and Product Design: Saturday 22 February, 22 March, 10 May |
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Arrival and Registration Register your attendance with us so that we can keep you posted on the next steps of your application. Once done, grab yourself some refreshments ahead of the formal welcome. |
09.30-10.00 | Design Building Reception |
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Welcome and Programme Presentation Find out more about Design at Loughborough. |
10.00-10.30 | Design Building |
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Applicant activity 1 Join us for the first of two sessions where you'll collaborate with fellow aspiring design students and get a taste of the activities you'll encounter while studying Design at Loughborough. |
10.30-12.00 | Design Building |
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Parent/Guest Presentation + Q&A A session for parents and guests to provide more information on student life, student support and key information about the programme. You’ll also get the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about life at the University. |
11.00-12.00 | Design Building |
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Lunch and Facilities tour Enjoy a lunch in the school.Tours of the School with current student ambassadors will also be running during this time if you would like to see and hear more about our facilities, labs and workshops. Plus use this time to ask any questions about student life at Loughborough or your course. |
12.00-13.00 | Design Building |
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Applicant activity 2 This session builds on the activities you did in the morning, developing your ideas and unleashing creativity. |
13:00-14:30 | Design Building |
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Presentations and closing Reflections on the day and a final opportunity to get any questions you may have answered by our academic tutors and student ambassadors. |
14:30-15:00 | Design Building |
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Optional campus tour/ Finish You can join a tour around our campus to show you everything we have to offer here at Loughborough. |
15.00 | Campus |
How to find us
The School of Design and Creative Arts is based across different buildings, which have a range of amazing facilities.
The Design and Martin Hall buildings are on the main University campus (East side), and Edward Barnsley, Cope and Fine Art buildings are located just across Epinal Way. All the School buildings are in close proximity to one another and parking is available both on the main campus and outside Edwards Barnsley, please see “travelling by car” for details on parking locations.
Visitors with disabilities and access requirements: Please telephone our Security Office on 01509 222 141 before visiting so that suitable parking can be arranged.
Travelling by train and coach
- A University Sprint service operates between the University/Town/Railway Station every 15 minutes; ask for the University.
- A taxi stand operates from the Railway Station, ask for the university (taxi fare approx. £8 - £10).
- Coach travellers will arrive at Loughborough (The Rushes); this is also the bus stop for the University Sprint service (see above).
Travelling by car
Register your vehicle
You must register your vehicle when attending your visit day. Full details on how to pre-register your car or how to register on the day for free are available on the Visit Day Parking page.
Directions to Loughborough University
- M1: Loughborough is situated just off Junction 23 of the M1 in Leicestershire, mid-way between Leicester and Nottingham. Visitors are requested to head for the West Entrance to the University, and take the first exit at the first roundabout.
- Please also see our how to find us page for more driving instructions.
- A6 from North and South: follow signs for Loughborough, then University and/or Nanpantan.
- A60 from Nottingham or A511 from Leicester or Burton: follow signs for Loughborough, then University and/or Nanpantan.
Nearest car parks
- Car Park 16 (Outside of the Edward Barnsley building)
- Car Park 9 (Main University Campus)
- Car Park 10 (Main University Campus)
Travelling by aeroplane
- Nottingham East Midlands Airport is a 20-minute taxi ride from Loughborough University; ask for Loughborough University.
- A Skylink service runs from Nottingham East Midlands Airport to Loughborough Town Centre, where you will need to connect with the University Sprint service (see above).
Accommodation
If you require overnight accommodation, you can view a list of local accommodation or our browse our short stay university accommodation.
Get in touch
If you have any questions at all or can no longer attend, we're here to help! Please get in touch using the contact details below.