Loughborough Business School

If you want to study at a triple-accredited UK business school with an award-winning campus experience, world-class sports facilities, exceptional careers development opportunities and a safe and inclusive environment – all just 90 minutes from London – Loughborough is for you.

We will help you and, in turn, purpose-led organisations raise their game by offering master's degrees with inspiring extracurricular opportunities and unparalleled insights through world-class research.

You’ll leave with a deep understanding of how business models can be improved for the future, supercharging your career and equipping you with the tools and confidence to become an effective and inspiring business leader.

Join us to shape a fairer, more sustainable future, while supercharging your career and the performance of purposeful organisations.

Learn more about Loughborough Business School.

We’re proudly part of Loughborough University – top 10 in the UK

Why choose Loughborough?

• Top 10 in the UK for Business, Management and Marketing (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)
• Top 15 in the UK for Accounting and Finance (Complete University Guide 2024)
• Top 150 in the world for Business and Management Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
• Triple-accredited business school (AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA) ensuring the highest quality of education
• Awarded Five Stars for Employability (International QS Stars Scheme 2023)
• Home to one of the UK’s largest annual graduate careers fairs
• Extracurricular masterclasses and guest lectures to meet new people and develop your skills
• Over 3,500 international students from more than 135 different countries
• One of the UK’s largest single-site campuses
• Scholarships and bursaries available to help fund your studies

Postgraduate programmes starting in October 2024

Our one-year master’s programmes mean you can get qualified and advance your career in just 12 months.

Several programmes are accredited, recognised or affiliate members of relevant professional bodies such as ABP, BPS, CIM, CIMA, CFA and CIPD.

We have a wide range of programmes, spanning subjects including:

• Business Analytics and Information Systems
• Business and Management
• Marketing
• Global Finance and Economics
• Human Resource Management and Work/Business Psychology

We also offer undergraduate, MBA and doctoral programmes.

Supercharge your career

We aim to graduate future leaders and equip them to make the world a better place.

You will be taught by experts who bring the latest research insights and commercial best practices into the classroom – helping you to apply the latest thinking to real-world problems.

Our award-winning Careers Network offers advice, opportunities and workshops throughout the year – and for up to five years after you graduate.

All our students have access to a range of free masterclasses from leading organisations. Recent guest speakers include Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, and Colm Kelleher, Chairman of UBS. Plus, our alumni regularly deliver masterclasses on their career journeys, with top tips for students.

We also run a series of exclusive postgraduate masterclasses giving you key academic skills and career guidance.

Funding

A range of master’s scholarships are available for October 2024 entry, such as our Excellence Scholarships, which offer 20% of tuition fees.

See our website for more sources of master’s degree funding.

Facilities

With plenty of open spaces and gardens, including edible fruit trails and fantastic sports facilities, our superb 523-acre single-site campus is the University’s most glorious asset. It offers fantastic facilities for every aspect of student life in a safe, inclusive community environment.

Home to shops, cafes, eateries, bars, hotels, two gyms, a chaplaincy, pharmacy, dental practice, hairdresser, launderettes, a taxi rank, the Students’ Union and much more – there's something for everyone, and it's all conveniently located on campus.

There is also a wide range of spaces to study and socialise across campus, including a newly refurbished space in the Business School building.

Loughborough campus

Accommodation

We know it is important to feel at home and have a space of your own to study. That’s why we have a team based on campus who are dedicated to helping you find a safe, comfortable and affordable home for your postgraduate studies.

In addition to university halls of residence based on (or very close to) campus, there is a wide selection of privately owned, university-approved and independently accredited accommodation located off campus.

Accommodation

Location

Loughborough is based in the heart of the East Midlands, about halfway between the cities of Leicester and Nottingham, and only a short train ride (85 minutes on average) from London.

It offers the perfect blend of rural English countryside with larger cities nearby.

With excellent transport links, Loughborough is easy to reach and great for exploring the UK. If you are looking to venture further afield, East Midlands Airport is just a short journey away.

Our location

Living in Loughborough

Studying for your degree is just one part of student life; getting involved in Students’ Union activities also provides opportunities to meet friends from across the globe, challenge yourself and develop valuable transferable skills. There are numerous opportunities spanning social activities, sports, volunteering, charity fundraising and the arts.

Loughborough has all the facilities you would expect from a university town including two cinemas, high street and independent shopping, cafes and restaurants appealing to all tastes, cuisines and budgets, and beautiful parks.

Support services

Student Services are here to support you throughout your time at Loughborough. Our mission is to support students have a positive university experience and achieve a positive graduate outcome. Whatever it is you may need, we’re here to help.

Academic language support

We want to help you achieve your full academic potential. You can access resources, group and one-to-one support from our award-winning Academic Language Support Service.

Cost of living support

As a mid-sized university market town, Loughborough is a cost-effective and affordable place to study. The University also has a range of support measures to help students with the cost of living.

How to apply

Admissions to our master's programmes are made through our online application portal. Apply now for our October 2024 intake.

How to apply