拉夫堡大学 Loughborough University

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One University, Two Inspiring Locations

Join our Loughborough Family One University, two inspiring locations Fantastic opportunity to make friends from across the world World-class education Both of our campuses, in Loughborough and in London, offer a world-class education and the opportunity to make friends and lifelong connections all over the world.

Studying at Loughborough campus Founded in 1909 Over 20,000 staff and students from around the world Single-site campus in the heart of the UK Great city links The university was founded in 1909. Our Loughborough campus is one of the largest single site green campuses in the UK, with a close-knit community over 20,000 staff and students from around the world, and great links to nearby cities.

Loughborough study areas Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering Materials Arts, English and Drama Mathematical Sciences Business and Economics Mathematics Education Centre Chemical Engineering Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering Chemistry Civil and Building Engineering Physics Computer Science Politics, History and International Relations Design Social Sciences Geography Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Studying at Loughborough University London An outstanding quality of education from an internationally-renowned university Academic disciplines are exclusive to Loughborough University London An unrivalled postgraduate environment in one of the world’s top cities Situated on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in East London, 6 minutes by rail from central London Ben Cole from Loughborough University will be covering this section

Studying at Loughborough University London Enterprise through the curriculum Opportunities to learn from some of the world’s leading teachers and innovators Unrivalled partnerships with a wide range of industries and sectors Generous scholarships and bursaries to support your studies Ben Cole from Loughborough University will be covering this section

London institutes Institute for Design Innovation Institute for Digital Technologies Glendonbrook Institute for Enterprise Development Institute for Sport Business  Institute for Media and Creative Industries The Academy of Diplomacy and International Governance

Academic achievements 10 RANKED 10TH  IN THE COMPLETE UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2018 OUT OF 129 UK UNIVERSITIES TOP 10 IN ENGLAND  FOR RESEARCH INTENSITY, RESEARCH EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK 2014 TOP 10 1 BEST SPORTING UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD  QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS BY SUBJECT 2017 6 RANKED 6TH IN THE “TABLE OF TABLES” TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION 2017 5* RATED 5* FOR EXCELLENCE QS STARS SCHEME We are ranked in the top 10 in the UK in several different league tables. Here is just a small selection of our recent achievements.

QS world university rankings 1 1ST IN THE WORLD FOR SPORT-RELATED SUBJECTS  QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS TOP 50 FOR ARCHITECTURE AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT  QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS TOP 50 TOP 50 FOR COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA, ART AND DESIGN  QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS A FIVE STARS PLUS INSTITUTION INTERNATIONAL QS STARS SCHEME 2017   TOP 50 5+

QS 5* Plus Rating 2017 Only 15 universities worldwide: Loughborough University City University of Hong Kong MIT McMaster University Nanyang Technological University Newcastle University Ohio State University University of Adelaide University of Auckland University of New South Wales University of Sydney University of Western Australia University of Glasgow University of Otago University of Waterloo

Loughborough student experience 1st in the UK for overall satisfaction with the student living experience World-class facilities and teaching excellence Unrivalled industry connections Loughborough family *Student Barometer Autumn Wave 2016 Loughborough is famous for its excellent student experience, and our warm and welcoming community, which we like to call the ‘Loughborough family’. We have been voted best in the UK for student experience on many occasions. We offer world-class facilities and teaching excellence, and unrivalled industry connections

Loughborough London student experience London amongst the top 3 student cities in the world (QS Best Cities 2017) Home to over 100,000 international students from over 200 countries (Study London) 120 libraries and over 1,000 museums and galleries (Study London) Ben Cole from LU London will be covering this slide

Careers and Employability Strong industry links LU London: Enterprise through the Curriculum Careers Network offer advice, opportunities and workshops UK largest annual Careers Fair 95% graduates in work or further study Specialist service for PGR students If you’re looking to take on a postgraduate programme at Loughborough to enhance your career prospects, there are many ways that we can help you: including strong links with major employers, as well as advice and opportunities via our excellent careers service. We host the UK’s largest annual careers fair, and we have a specialist careers service for postgraduate research students.

Accommodation 15 halls of residence – catered and self-catered Undergraduate and postgraduate halls Safe, secure and friendly Assistance finding private housing

1+1 Partnership with Nankai University 1+1 Programme 1 year PG study at Nankai 1 year PG study at LU – gain the LU Masters award and transfer credits back to gain the Nankai Masters award Choice of campus for the 1 year at LU School of Social, Political and Geographical Sciences based on Loughborough Campus Institute for Media and Creative Industries based on London campus.

Loughborough Campus School of Social, Political and Geographical Sciences Entry requirements: Average grade of a minimum of 80% from your first year at SISU (depending on the programme chosen at LU) Overall IELTS score of at least 6.5, with no band lower than 6.0. Pre-sessional English programmes are available for students who don’t meet the above language entry criteria Tuition fees: 10-15% discount on standard international tuition fee for academic merit Standard fee is £17,100* for one year *based on tuition fees for 2018 entry

London Campus Institute for Media & Creative Industries Entry requirements: Average grade of a minimum of 80% from your first year at SISU (depending on the programme chosen at LU) Overall IELTS score of at least 6.5, with no band lower than 6.0. Pre-sessional English programmes are available for students who don’t meet the above language entry criteria Tuition fees: 10-15% discount on standard international tuition fee for academic merit Standard fee is £17,500* for one year *based on tuition fees for 2018 entry

Media, Culture & Communication at LU Research-led social sciences department Interdisciplinary Communication and Media Social Policy Social Psychology Sociology World-leading Top 50 in QS World Rankings The Department ranked 2nd in the UK in the 2014 research rankings 50% of research rated as “world-leading” International scholars

Department of Social Sciences, Loughborough Established World Leaders Ranked in the World Top 50 for Communication and Media Studies for the last four years (QS World University Rankings 2013-16) Internationally Recognised, Multidisciplinary Research  Winners of a Queen's Anniversary Prize and home to the Centre for Research in Communication and Culture Committed to Improving Lives  All our staff are active in research and our work has direct impact on charities, government agencies, local authorities and similar groups Innovative Teaching Methods  Our traditional and pioneering teaching methods inspire students to acquire relevant knowledge and understanding of the contemporary world

Institute for Media & Creative Industries, London This Institute is dedicated to the media and creative industries; music, the press, radio, film, television, electronic games, literature, museums, drama, dance, art, tourism, journalism, and the internet. We work with the arts, the social sciences, and the humanities as equal intellectual lodestones. The Institute for Media and Creative Industries attracts graduate research students and world-leading faculty. We collaborate across the University, and externally with a range of UK and international academics, practitioners and research centres. This helps to ensure our impact on academia, industry, institutions, civil society, professionals, and policy-makers at both national and international levels.

Institute for Media and Creative Industries, London The media and creative industries have become an increasingly important part of contemporary social and cultural life, and of the modern economy. Our London campus is located at the heart of a newly emerging ‘hub’ for digital media, broadcasting, creative arts and cultural innovation. Programmes in this area will give students a professional understanding of how the media and creative industries work, along with critical insights into the broader economic, social and political issues at stake.

Master’s Programmes for 1+1 Loughborough Campus: MA Global Media & Cultural Industries MA Media & Cultural Analysis MA Digital Media & Society MA Global Political Communication London Campus: MA Media & Creative Industries MA Communication & Cultural Policy MA Global Communication & Development

Research: Social Sciences (Loughborough) Research Centres: Centre for Child & Family Research Centre for Research in Communication & Culture Centre for Research in Social Policy Research Groups: Cultural Communities, Cosmopolitanism & Citizenship Culture & Media Analysis Discourse & Rhetoric

Communication, Culture & Media Studies Social Work & Social Policy Research Excellence Communication, Culture & Media Studies 90% of our Research is World- Leading or Internationally Excellent (REF 2014) 2nd in the UK for Research Intensity (Times Higher Education 2014) Social Work & Social Policy 100% of our Research is World-Leading or Internationally Excellent (REF 2014) 6th in the UK for Research Impact (Times Higher Education 2014)

1+1+1 Application Process Online application form: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/ Academic results for Bachelor degree and Year 1 of master’s English language requirement Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) Visa

Find out more – Join our WeChat group! LU China Partnerships 2018 Group will have: info about academic departments & facilities info about application process, including IELTS Connect you with current partnerships students at LU

Further information Nankai University: Loughborough University: Professor Feng Dean, School of Literature dajian@nankai.edu.cn Application Support: Ms Sophie Cao Managing Director, Golden Arrow sophie.cao@ukpass.org Loughborough University: Mrs Caroline Feeley International Partnerships Manager c.m.feeley@lboro.ac.uk