International Relations, Politics and History
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.
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Itinerary
Click on your course below to see how your day with us will be structured.
Politics and International Relations
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 |
| 9:30 - 10:15 |
Registration Opportunity to speak with staff from Accommodation Services, the Placements & Exchanges Team and the Language Centre. |
James France Exhibition Area |
| 10:15 - 10:30 |
Welcome to the School Prof Justin Waring |
CC011 |
| 10:30-11:00 |
Politics and International Relations Programme Talk Dr Taku Tamaki |
CC011 |
| 11:00 - 11:15 |
Comfort Break |
|
| 11:15 - 12:00 |
Politics and International Relations Taster Session Prof Lee Jarvis |
CC011 |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Campus Tour | |
| 14:15 -14:45 |
Joint Honours Talk (History & Politics, History & International Relations) Dr Taku Tamaki |
CC013 |
Politics, Philosophy and Economics
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 |
| 9:30 - 10:15 |
Registration Opportunity to speak with staff from Accommodation Services, the Placements & Exchanges Team and the Language Centre. |
James France Exhibition Area |
| 10:15 - 10:30 |
Welcome to the School Prof Justin Waring |
CC011 |
| 10:30-11:00 |
Politics, Philosophy and Economics Programme Talk Dr Anthony Kevins |
CC013 |
| 11:00 - 11:15 |
Comfort Break |
|
| 11:15 - 12:00 |
Politics, Philosophy and Economics Taster Session Dr Varun Uberoi |
CC013 |
| 12:00 - 13:00 |
Lunch |
|
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Campus Tour |
History
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 |
| 9:30 - 10:15 |
Registration Opportunity to speak with staff from the Accommodation Services, Placements & Exchanges Team and Language Centre. |
James France Exhibition Area |
| 10:15 - 10:30 |
Welcome to the School Prof Justin Waring |
CC011 |
| 10:30-11:00 |
History Programme Talk Dr Peter Yeandle |
SMB017 |
| 11:00 - 11:15 |
Comfort Break |
|
| 11:15-12:00 |
History Taster Session Dr Poppy Cullen |
SMB017 |
| 12:00 - 13:00 |
Campus Tour |
|
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:15 - 14:45 |
Joint Honours Talk (History & Politics, History & International Relations) Dr Taku Tamaki |
CC013 |
Travel information and overnight accommodation
Find out how to get to Loughborough, and if required, book overnight accommodation.
Rail or Coach
Rail
- You can buy a combined train and bus ticket which incorporates the bus journey to and from the railway station. Just select Loughborough University Bus (XLO) when booking on websites such as The Trainline and East Midlands Trains.
- 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
- Coach travellers will arrive at Loughborough (The Rushes); this is also the bus stop for the University Sprint service (see above).
Car
Parking on campus
- For guidance on visitor parking on campus click here.
- Please park in either Car Park 5, 9, 18 or 19.
- Visitors can use the following parking codes to gain free parking on campus.
- April - AppVisApr
Directions
- 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 and then take the first left to Car Park 1.
- Please refer to our how to find us page for driving directions.
- 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.
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.
Overnight Accommodation
- If you require overnight accommodation, you can view a list of local accommodation or our browse our short stay university accommodation.