How to Search for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses at Loughborough University

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Loughborough University's official website is lboro.ac.uk, and the fastest way to find courses is the "Search courses" tool linked from the homepage. From there you choose between Undergraduate study (currently advertising 2027 entry) and Postgraduate study, then browse or search the listings. This works whether you already know your subject or are still deciding — the site separates the two levels from the start, so pick the right one before you start filtering.

Start from the homepage

  1. Go to lboro.ac.uk.
  2. Find the "Search courses" entry point on the homepage.
  3. Choose the level you want:
    • Undergraduate study — "Browse our fantastic range of undergraduate courses for 2027 entry."
    • Postgraduate study — positioned as a way to "enhance your knowledge, expand your skills and advance your career."

The homepage also carries a "Come to an open day" prompt, which is useful if you want to see the campus before or after shortlisting courses.

Undergraduate vs postgraduate: which one applies to you

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Entry level First degree After a degree
Entry year shown on site 2027 entry Not tied to a single entry year in the homepage text
Typical use Choosing a first degree Advancing or changing career direction

If you are applying for your first degree, use the undergraduate route. If you already hold a degree and want to specialise or progress professionally, use the postgraduate route.

What the course pages cover

The site states that course pages let you "explore what Loughborough has to offer" and cover entry requirements and study options. Treat each course page as the authoritative source for:

  • Entry requirements
  • Study options (for example, how the course is structured or delivered)

Because requirements differ by course, check the individual page rather than relying on a general university-level summary.

Practical steps for a course search

  1. Open lboro.ac.uk.
  2. Select Search courses.
  3. Pick Undergraduate or Postgraduate.
  4. Browse the listings, or narrow down by subject if the tool allows it.
  5. Open a course page and read the entry requirements and study options sections.
  6. Note the entry year (undergraduate listings currently reference 2027 entry).
  7. If you want to visit before deciding, book a place at an open day.

Common sticking points

  • Choosing the wrong level. Undergraduate and postgraduate are separate pathways; starting in the wrong one wastes time.
  • Assuming requirements are uniform. They are set per course, so verify on the specific page.
  • Missing the entry year. Undergraduate courses are advertised for 2027 entry — confirm this matches your plans.
  • Skipping the open day. The homepage promotes open days for both undergraduate and postgraduate study, and they are the clearest way to judge student life and facilities.

Why the site is worth using directly

Loughborough is ranked 9th in the Guardian University Guide 2027 and described as top in the East Midlands, so demand for popular courses can be high. Using the official course search and checking entry requirements early gives you the most reliable basis for planning an application.