Frequently Asked Questions
General
Am I allowed to return to my home during the programme?
Are there facilities for Religious observance?
Can I transfer from another University?
Can I work part-time whilst I am studying?
Do I have to buy a computer or special software to take the programme?
What are the fees for programmes?
What is the cost of accommodation?
What sort of pastoral support is provided?
Where can I find out about the term/semester dates?
Will I have to purchase a lot of books to do the programme?
Undergraduate Programmes
Are there any scholarships available?
Can I study a foreign language as part of the degree?
Can I transfer between the B.Eng and M.Eng programmes and vice-versa?
What are the entry grades for non A Level students?
What qualifications are required from potential overseas students?
General
Q: Am I allowed to return to my home during the programme?
This is possible for limited periods only, if the student does not have any lectures ongoing. This can only be done with the consent of the Programme Tutor.
Q: Are there any part-time degree programmes, distance learning programmes or work-based distance learning programmes?
There are currently no part-time or distance learning undergraduate degree programmes in the School.
There are postgraduate opportunities: the MSc Construction Management, MSc Construction Project Management and MSc Construction Business Management programmes are offered as part-time programmes. WEDC (Water Engineering and Development Centre) offers distance learning programmes and short courses: http://wedc.lboro.ac.uk/learn/learn300.html.
Q: Are there facilities for Religious observance?
Yes, visit http://www.lboro.ac.uk/service/chaplaincy for more information.
Q: Can I transfer from another University?
Transfers from other academic institutions are available at undergraduate level. They are treated on an individual basis and will depend on the programme requirements of the programme you wish to transfer to, the programme requirements of the programme you wish to leave and the examinations you have passed already. You will need to speak directly with the programme director.
Transfers are not available for postgraduate programmes.
Q: Can I work part-time whilst I am studying?
The School does not encourage its students to work whilst they are enrolled on the programme. The workload is very high with a number of assignments that have to be submitted on time.
Q: Do I have to buy a computer or special software to take the programme?
No, there is no need to purchase a computer specifically for use on the programme. The university and School offer excellent computer facilities, many of them open 24 hours. We also provide access to all the software you will need during your study period.
Q: What are the fees for programmes?
Details of all fees can be found at: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/admin/ar/funding/.
Q: What is the cost of accommodation?
Accommodation costs can be found through the link below. Accommodation at Loughborough is split between on-campus and off-campus. The Residential Organisation is responsible for allocating places on-campus and the off-campus accommodation is facilitated by the on-line housing database.
There is accommodation for P/Gs only at Forrest Court but P/Gs may also apply to Falkner/Eggington and David Collett Halls where accommodation is shared between U/Gs and P/Gs.
Further details can be found at http://accommodation.lboro.ac.uk/.
Q: What sort of pastoral support is provided?
Each student is nominated a member of the academic staff as a Personal Tutor. This person meets with the student on a regular basis to ensure that the student's progress is satisfactory and to discuss academic-related problems that may impair students' performance.
Q: When are examinations held?
Semester 1 examinations are held during the last three weeks of January.
Semester 2 exams are held during the last week of May and the first two weeks of June.
Q: When do we get our results?
Semester 1 results are available from the last week in February.
Semester 2 results are available from the first week in July.
The MSc degree results are available in mid-November.
Q: Where can I find out about the term/semester dates?
These are available at
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/admin/ar/calendar/dates/index.htm.
Q: Will I have to purchase a lot of books to do the programme?
Each lecturer will let you know which texts, if any, need to be purchased. We have a well stocked library that has numerous copies of the texts used. However, if you believe a certain text will be useful to you later on, we would recommend that you purchase that text.
Undergraduate Programmes
Q: Are there any scholarships available?
The situation regarding scholarships changes each year. Please check the main Loughborough University website for the most up-to-date information: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/admin/ar/funding/ug/index.htm.
Q: Can I study a foreign language as part of the degree?
Some degree programmes do allow for study of a foreign language as an option. The University also has facilities to enable you to study a language in your own time. For more information, see: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/prospectus/ug/general/study/flstudy/index.htm.
Q: Can I transfer between the B.Eng and M.Eng programmes and vice-versa?
The first two years of the BEng and MEng Civil Engineering programmes are common, and transfer to the MEng is possible at the end of Part B provided you satisfy the progression requirements of the MEng programme. Please consult the Programme Tutor.
Q: How do I get a sponsor?
For full information about sponsorship of the various courses, and the sponsors themselves, please click the links below:
Q: What are the entry grades for non A Level students?
Check the list of Entry Requirements.
Q: What qualifications are required from potential overseas students?
Qualifications from some overseas educational establishments are accepted and are assessed on an individual basis. You will need to contact the Programme Tutor for the programme you wish to register for.
