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Sort:Latest reviewsIn terms of my degree, Loughborough has some of the best Fine Art facilities in the country. We have workshops in paint, print, plaster, clay, metal, wood, and probably more that I've forgotten. Every workshop has dedicated tutors to help you with your specialism, as well as our module tutors, who give us feedback on the direction of our work. There isn't a house style at Loughborough, so you can experiment with different workshops, mediums and ideas. Students can also put on their own galleries and exhibitions, and have the opportunity to sell artwork at the Winter showcase. There's also a final Degree Show during your 3rd year which is a great way to show friends, family and the public how your work has progressed over the years. The student experience at Loughborough is amazing. There are so many ways to get involved. You can join your hall committee to plan events for your hall - this isn't something available at most universities, and I think it's an amazing way to boost your confidence and develop your leadership and teamworks skills. You can also get involved in sections like action (volunteering in the local community) or welfare and diversity (subcommittees like LGBT, Disability Support Network, HeadsUp) to help support fellow students and create a community of like-minded people - both of these can be done either in a leadership role, where you plan your own events, or just as casual volunteering, so there's really something for everyone. Loughborough's Student Union does amazing nights out, with two regular nights per week, and a Indie Night and LGBT Nights once per month (plus other specific nights out that I probably can't think of). This means there's something for everyone, regardless of your music taste. These nights have amazing union security staff, who can ensure that you get home safely. The campus police and 24/7 campus security also help with this. There's great student support at Loughborough. Because we're a campus uni, there's a real community vibe and it really feels like home. If you're struggling, you can always turn to someone for help. Whether thats your hall warden team, your welfare and diversity rep, a personal tutor, Nightline or HeadsUp (student-run mental health support groups), your friends or the University's counselling, there's always someone to help. There's not much to improve at Loughborough, I guess for some people they'd rather live in a big city with a huge nightlife so Loughborough might not be the place for them. That said, Loughborough is only a 10 minute train ride for Nottingham and Leceister. So you can still go to both big cities on a night out or during the day. This has been great for me because I prefer to live in a quiet town, but enjoy going to the cities to visit art galleries, go ice skating or bowling but returning to Loughborough where it's relatively quiet and safe at night.
Overall pretty good
The halls are amazing with great security and support. Amazing facilities with lots of places to get food, study and focus. There are plenty of ways to get involved from sports to societies to hall and course events. The student union is amazing - particularly the night clubs! The town is also not far and has a variety of shops, restaurants, pubs and clubs - Nottingham is also only 20 minutes away by train! Course-wise, everyone has access to great career support with help with interviews, CVs, placement and post-grad advice, and portfolio help. To improve, prices at student union club could be lowered, and personal tutoring should be more consistent and one to one as often only once a year if that.
Industry connections, opportunities and guidance from lecturers is great. The only negative would be that some of the accommodation could be better in terms of catered accommodation there is no where to sit or socialise with friends.
Good course. Feedback is listened to. Nightlife isn't great but there's lots of sports facilities and societies.
Being at Loughborough has been amazing. The support they offer to students and staff is beyond anything I have ever seen. They truly care about your wellbeing and offer a lot of services to students and staff. The lecturers are all very passionate about what they teach and are easily approachable if you have any queries or questions about their course. They also have a good intake of mature students, I am one, and I have found the support they give to be the same as they give to the younger school leavers as well. I have seen that there are a lot of societies to choose from and they also offer non-alcoholic evenings out and events if you choose not to drink. They offer a range of events from arts and crafts, open mic, spoken word etc..
A very green campus with so many options for study spaces
Loughborough family
Best aspect: campus is very spacious, yet still fully equipped with the facilities I need to learn and live my student life to the fullest. Improvements: settling into university would have been much easier if course-specific academic preparation work was provided prior to starting my first year (on top of the existing RSL programme on developing general skills and providing information of university life)
everyone is so friendly and always willing to help. The activities that you can get involved in is so vast and it's sports facilities are amazing
The community feel is amazing!!
18-24 years
First gen student
The Athletics Union sports are incredible. Such an inclusive environment with so many opportunities to improve my skill. The opportunities I have had to harness my leadership and event organisation skills have been amazing
I think what makes Loughborough a great place to do your degree is it's campus environment as it evokes feelings of family and welcoming. The facilities are top notch and the nightlife, makes you feel safe. However, with that being said, things can be improved by making more space in the campus for the rising number of students we admit each year.
The opportunities that are available and the support which is given alongside these is amazing! The campus is lovely and got a really great feel to it. The sports facilities are world class with high quality equipment to ensure you are performing to your best. The student support facilities are so easy to access if needed and are fully invested in helping you to achieve your best. The library is a really nice environment with lots of spaces to learn. The students union is a brilliant place for everything from studying to nights out to action projects! The worst aspects are probably getting accommodation on results day- was very stressful. Also, the library can get very crowded around exam season and so more study spaces would be valued for this time and throughout other times.
18-24 years
Campus is a great place to be with lots of places to study and it’s easy to get around. Union is great place to study and go out. Town is good and very student centric however it is not like a city at the end of the day so people looking for that wouldn’t be happy here. Mental health support have long wait times, however lots of other resources are available.
Brilliant Community Vibe
When looking at what university to study at, there are so many different things to consider: what is the course like? where is it compared to home? will I fit in? It is so important to find the university that is right for you. When looking at universities I was so worried to find one that for everything that was important to me. First off the course, I am a second year psychology student at Loughborough and I can honestly say Uni has made me love the course more than I already did! Secondly, the campus, which makes Loughborough such a unique uni compared to other city based universities. The community feel and having everything in one place really does make Loughborough feel like a home away from home. Living with disabilities, I’ve also had the best experience with the study support and mental health support services and they have helped with so many of my worries about university. Finally, the things outside of studies. Of course studying is the main reason to go to university but I have gained so many experiences and skills through sporting and committee aspects of university life. Coming to Loughborough University was one of the best decisions I have ever made.
The best bit of this university that even though it is not in the city it has everything you need on campus It has sports, societies and social life all in one place.
I absolutely love the facilities on offer within the campus! I spent the majority of study time in the library, make full use of Powerbase gym and the tennis centre and also really appreciate the effort of the SU to put plenty of events on throughout the year for students to attend to. Loughborough really brings that family feel, a bubble as such, where all the students feel safe and supported. A downside in my opinion is the separation between the town and the university. In some ways there is an oxymoron, as the university is known worldwide as a high achieving institution where the market town has less of a positive reputation. An improvement could be in the way in which students see the town centre, rather an extension of the university than a separate being.
4.5
Friendly and welcoming university. The student union is great for working in the day, meeting friends and even going out at night. It feels a lot safer than a regular club. The study facilities at Loughborough are amazing, as well as the incredible sporting facilities that we can use. The only ‘negative’ would have to be the location of the university. Loughborough town itself is very quiet and there is not much to do, although Nottingham is a short train ride away where there are many more shops/entertainment for students
The course is whitely taught in person which is great. It is especially useful when we have labs in the science labs because you can really get a feel as to what it’s like to work in one of those labs and do practical work that wouldn’t be possible online
Go for the cheaper hall because they tend to be more sociable! My hall wasn’t very social and there were less people to a flat