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What next? Your guide to the next steps in the admissions process, accommodation and student finance 2018 entry
Contents Why Loughborough?
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At a glance
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What happens next?
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Accommodation 06 Fees and financial support
Details correct at time of going to print (October 2017). Please check the University website (www.lboro.ac.uk) for the most up-to-date information.
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Welcome Congratulations on receiving an offer to study at Loughborough University. We understand that the application process can seem daunting at times, so we want to make the process as simple as possible. This booklet contains all the information you need about the University, tuition fees, financial support and accommodation, so that you know exactly what to do and when.
Why Loughborough? Our graduates benefit from academic excellence, strong industry links and year-long placement options on every course, giving them a truly competitive edge for future employability. Our 440 acre (that’s equivalent to over 7000 tennis courts) single-site campus offers great facilities for every aspect of student life. You’ll find plenty of open spaces, gardens and sports areas scattered amongst academic buildings, student accommodation, cafés and shops.
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT EXPERIENCE SURVEY BEST STUDENT EXPERIENCE FOR THE LAST DECADE 2007-2017
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GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2018 RANKED 6TH
A strong sense of community spirit runs through campus and it’s not hard to see why we were best for student experience over the last decade in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2017.
THE COMPLETE UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2018 TOP 10
TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2018 RANKED 7TH
At a glance INSPIRING CAMPUS INSPIRING EMPLOYABILITY Home to the UK’s largest careers fair A year-long industry placement option on every course 1,500+ students on year-long placements with nearly 600 companies (2015-16 academic year) Average starting salary £27,300 for students who have done a placement year (DLHE 2016 graduates)
A beautiful 440 acre single-site campus 1st for University Facilities (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2017) 1st for high quality facilities (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2017) 1st for overall satisfaction with student living experience (Student Barometer 2016)
INSPIRING STUDENTS INSPIRING LEARNING Awarded gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) First in the UK for learning resources in the National Student Survey 2017 Awarded seven Queen’s Anniversary Prizes, only Oxford has more Brand new £17 million STEMLab opened in 2017
Best student experience for the last decade in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2017 1st for Giving Back (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2017) 1st for overall satisfaction with the University (Student Barometer 2016)
Watch our short film at:
www.lboro.ac.uk/year-review
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What happens next? We’ve put together a handy list of key dates in the admissions process. For more information on UCAS dates and deadlines, see www.ucas.com If you have any questions about your application to Loughborough, take a look at the frequently asked questions on our website. Alternatively, our Undergraduate Admissions Team will be happy to help. E: admissions@lboro.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1509 223522
MAY
JUNE
JUL
2 MAY
7 JUNE
JULY ONWARDS
DEADLINE FOR RESPONDING TO OFFERS FOR APPLICANTS WITH A UK/EU POSTAL ADDRESS. (if all your university choices responded by 31 March).
DEADLINES FOR RESPONDING TO YOUR OFFER (if all your university choices responded by 2 May).
EARLY EXAM RESULTS PUBLISHED (non-A Level only)
FROM LATE MAY RECEIVE INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING FOR UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION. (firm choice applicants only)
30 JUNE DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS.
You will be sent information about the next steps in terms of your accommodation application.
19 JULY DEADLINES FOR RESPONDING TO YOUR OFFER (if all university choices responded by 12 July) Applicants who have met the conditions of their offer will have their place confirmed. Applicants who have not met the conditions of their offer may have to wait until the university receives all exam results before a decision is made.
31 JULY ACCOMMODATION REGISTRATION DEADLINE for firm choice applicants to be guaranteed accommodation.
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SEPT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FROM SEPTEMBER
JAN
FEB
NOVEMBER-MARCH 15 JANUARY
FEBRUARY
ATTEND AN INTERVIEW OR VISIT DAY AT THE UNIVERSITY.
YOU CAN APPLY FOR YOUR STUDENT LOAN ON THE GOV.UK PORTAL.
AUG
STANDARD APPLICATION DEADLINE.
SEPT
16 AUGUST
FROM 24 SEPTEMBER
A LEVEL RESULTS PUBLISHED Applicants who have met the conditions of their offer will have their place confirmed and will be sent information about registration. Applicants who have not met the conditions of their offer may still be accepted if there are spaces on their chosen course or offered an alternative degree course. Alternatively they will be released to take up their insurance choice course or enter Clearing.
NEW STUDENTS START ARRIVING AT THE UNIVERSITY AND INDUCTION ACTIVITIES BEGIN. The actual date depends on your hall of residence and you will be informed nearer the time.
OCT 1 OCTOBER FIRST DAY OF TERM
ACCOMMODATION APPLICATION OPENS FOR STUDENTS WITH A CONDITIONAL OFFER.
31 AUGUST DEADLINE FOR MEETING ALL OFFER CONDITIONS.
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Accommodation – live, study, enjoy We have a total of 15 undergraduate halls of residence, providing a mix of catered and self-catered accommodation for you to call home. If you make Loughborough your firm choice we will contact you in May with more information about what we have to offer and how to apply for your University accommodation. Home from home
Our halls of residence are safe, wellmanaged and comfortable, so you will be perfectly placed to begin your University experience. In addition to support from the warden team, our hall managers and maintenance staff are always there to help. Each hall has a student committee who will organise a range of activities to enhance your Loughborough experience – they’ll also be around when you very first arrive on campus to help you move in. Campus accommodation is about convenience, community and not having to get a bus to and from lectures! There are dining halls, restaurants, cafés, bars, shops, banks, the Students’ Union, launderettes, bike storage and more all on your doorstep. You will make lifelong friends and build your own Loughborough family, getting involved in everything from organised socials to charity fundraising or even our inter-hall sporting competition.
Our guarantee
If you make Loughborough your firm choice through UCAS and register for accommodation by the end of July, we will guarantee you a room in University accommodation for the first year of study. You will be able to apply for accommodation once your place has been confirmed (usually after examination results have been published).
Our promise
If you come to Loughborough as an insurance student your accommodation is not guaranteed. However, we promise to help you secure accommodation either on campus or by referral to an off campus provider.
For more information
Our Student Accommodation Centre team are here for you, offering advice and support for all your accommodation needs.
For more information visit:
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ACCOMMODATION: KEY POINTS • Register for accommodation from May • We have 15 undergraduate halls (catered and self-catered) • Catered halls offer flexible dining aligned to student lifestyle • Healthy food freshly cooked by our in-house team of chefs • All halls have wardens and sub-wardens to support you • Great locations – no need to get a bus to lectures, facilities or home at night • Huge choice of off-campus accommodation
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Fees and financial support What are the tuition fees?
The full-time UK/EU undergraduate tuition fee for 2018/19 is £9,250. You should plan for inflationary increases in future years.
Living costs
It can be tricky to calculate day-to-day living costs as they vary for everybody. To help, we have put together the below example so you have an idea what to expect. Remember that all of Loughborough’s halls of residence are either on or very close to campus, so everything is within close walking distance. As well as creating a vibrant sense of community this greatly reduces travel costs, saving you money across the year.
completed between the second and third year of study. Your living costs during this placement year can vary (depending on where you work etc.) but it is important to remember that you will in most cases be receiving a salary.
Financial support
There are many forms of financial support available to help you fund your studies including: • Government student loans • Government grants • Loughborough Scholarship Programme • Other bursaries and scholarships For more information about Government financial support please see: www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance
All of our courses have the option to include a work placement year, usually
COST
(based on 17/18 fees)
Average Hall fees/rent
CATERED HALL £
SELF-CATERED HALL £
6,265
4,700
(39 weeks)
(39 weeks)
RENTED SHARED HOUSE £ (off-campus) 4,160
(25 weeks)
Utilities 0 0 520 Food 390 1,170 1,560 Laundry/household 200 200 260 Travel 280 280 280 Course costs/books 350 350 350 Insurance 0 0 100 Telephone 285 285 285 Clothing 225 225 225 Leisure 895 895 895 Total
8,890
8,105
8,585
*Insurance is included for possessions inside your room only. You do have the option to upgrade your cover.
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Loughborough Scholarship Programme
Loughborough has a generous financial support package available to students starting a fulltime undergraduate course in September 2018. The Loughborough Scholarship Programme is worth up to £20,000 over three years; you will receive a bursary and tuition fee waiver depending on your annual household income as set out below.
Full-time undergraduate students ANNUAL RESIDUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME
PRE-DEGREE YEAR 1 YEAR 2 (FOUNDATION (PART A) (PART B) STUDIES) (PART F)
PLACEMENT YEAR 3 YEAR (PART C) (PART I)
INTEGRATED MASTERS (PART D)
£18,000 £3,000 bursary £2,000 £2,000 £1,000 £2,000 £2,000 and under £3,000 tuition bursary bursary tuition fee bursary bursary fee waiver waiver £5,000 tuition fee waiver £18,001 – £2,000 bursary £2,000 £2,000 N/A £2,000 £22,000 bursary bursary bursary
£2,000 bursary £4,000 tuition fee waiver
£22,001 – £1,000 bursary £1,000 £1,000 N/A £1,000 £1,000 £25,000 bursary bursary bursary bursary £3,000 tuition fee waiver
You will be automatically considered for the Scholarship providing you and your parents agree to share household income with the University when you apply for financial support through the relevant student finance award agency (ie Student Finance England, the Student Awards Agency for Scotland, or Student Finance Northern Ireland). The Loughborough Scholarship Programme is available to UK students ordinarily resident in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. EU students will be eligible for tuition fee waivers only. Students from Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are not eligible for the Scholarship.
FEES AND FINANCE: KEY POINTS • Tuition fees do not have to be paid upfront • Student loans do not need repaying until you are earning a minimum of £25,000 per annum • After 30 years, the Government will write-off any outstanding loan
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Mature students
The University offers additional financial support to mature students (those over 21 upon entry) worth up to £7,500 over three years. Further details can be found at www.lboro.ac.uk/mature
Care leavers
We recognise that care leavers often require a greater level of financial assistance. The University offers a generous additional package to these students worth up to £4,500 per year on top of the means-tested Loughborough Scholarship Programme package (highlighted overleaf). Further details can be found at www.lboro.ac.uk/care-leavers
Other scholarships
In addition to the Loughborough Scholarship Programme, we offer a number of other scholarships to undergraduate students: • Loughborough University Development Trust Scholarships worth £9,000 over three years • Sports scholarships for talented student athletes • Music scholarships and music tuition support for exceptional musicians
Part-time work
Many students supplement their income with part-time work during their studies. The Careers Network run a job shop advertising part-time temporary work and other opportunities both on and off campus.
More information
For full details of financial support, please consult our fees and financial support leaflet or visit the University website: www.lboro.ac.uk/funding
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Visit days
Offer holders will be invited to attend a Visit Day organised by the relevant school/department. These provide an excellent opportunity to find out more about your course and to get a feel for life as a student at Loughborough University. We strongly recommend attending the Visit Day, but if you are unable to do so we conduct regular campus tours during term time. You can also view our facilities via a 360 degree virtual tour – see our website for more details. www.lboro.ac.uk/virtualtour www.lboro.ac.uk/opendays
Student ChatLive
We will hold a series of online chat rooms where you can talk to some of our staff and current students about what it’s like to live and study at Loughborough University. You will be notified of these dates by email and online.
Data protection
If you are firmly accepted by the University, your contact details will be forwarded to Loughborough University Students’ Union prior to the start of the academic year for them to distribute information on services and events for new students. If you do not wish for your contact details to be passed to Loughborough University Students’ Union, please inform us in writing.
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Useful contacts Undergraduate Admissions E. admissions@lboro.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1509 223522
Student Services www.lboro.ac.uk/studentservices T: +44 (0)1509 222765 UCAS www.ucas.com T: +44 (0)371 4680468
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Student Accommodation Centre E: sac@lboro.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1509 274488