MSc - Advanced Chemical Engineering with Information Technology and Management

I chose Loughborough because it is a calm place to get work done and provides everything for a comfortable stay. The course contained modules that perfectly fit my interests and experiences so far, as it combined my technical experiences from my undergraduate studies with new IT skills I recently started developing. In addition, the course gives me a more expanded view of the sector, especially with the management modules that go in-depth in encouraging sustainability across the board.
I have always intended to acquire a master’s degree, and this was motivated by wanting to be a professional in my chosen career. A master’s degree promised an opportunity to apply and go deeper into the knowledge I had previously acquired in Chemical Engineering.

The programme opens you up to better understand the usefulness of the gained technical knowledge. A piece of good advice is to be open-minded to appreciate how these modules are linked to each other. In addition, refreshing some researching skills and report or essay writing would come in handy.

An average day would involve keeping track of my timetable and preparing my laptop and myself for the lectures of the day. A roughly average day would be between three to four hours of lectures split between a maximum of three modules. Between my breaks, I find time to engage with materials for future lectures or find myself engaging with coursework to be submitted. The course itself is more coursework/research-oriented, however the few exams we have been scheduled for the latter part of each semester.

It is nice to be in a top 10 university that encourages career prospects. In some modules, professionals from industry give talks and lectures, and it helps us to apply the theory and research carried out in our studies to real-life scenarios. Some modules also use problems directly from neighbouring companies, which are used as a case study in lectures.

The campus was the most striking thing about Loughborough for me - both the academic and sports facilities looked fantastic. These factors, along with Loughborough being close to home, made Loughborough the perfect choice.

The scope of modules on the offered course ticked all of the boxed I wanted. However, it’s fair to say this was the case for a few universities, but the student life, campus and extracurricular activities pushed me towards Loughborough.

I hope to work in the chemical industry and my master’s degree should assist my journey to chartership. Also, the skills and knowledge attained in my master's have far more breadth than in my bachelor’s.

I studied Chemical Engineering BEng at Loughborough as an undergraduate. My final year in my bachelor’s degree is a real highlight. I needed to make up some marks from a difficult second year to get the grade I wanted. I definitely felt myself develop and grow a lot in that year and through a lot of hard work got the mark I needed comfortably in the end.

The teaching facilities are fantastic. The Chemical Engineering building was recently renovated too, so it’s a great place to be. The 24-hour computer labs are available for the inevitable late nights, but these are a great place to work, especially if you find yourself easily distracted at home. Academic staff are responsive and are keen to guide students.