Institute for Creative Futures
About Institute for Creative Futures
The Institute for Creative Futures is a dynamic interdisciplinary hub that blends cutting-edge innovation, design thinking, and expertise in the media and creative industries.
Committed to exploring and advancing the creative disciplines our mission is to foster innovation and critical thinking by equipping our students and researchers with the skills and knowledge to lead within the rapidly evolving creative landscape. We bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application, providing an environment where creativity thrives.
Connected to industry
Based on our London campus, you'll have access to excellent facilities and numerous opportunities to learn beyond the classroom. Students at the Institute can engage in a diverse range of activities with an extensive network of industry partners, social enterprises, and voluntary organisations. Students have regular opportunities to participate in collaborative projects, hackathons and company site visits, fostering interdisciplinary learning and innovation.
Our Programmes
Research
Our research is at the forefront of shaping creative futures across a wide spectrum of industries and societal contexts. We are proud of our interdisciplinary research expertise, which spans design thinking, communication and media studies, digital innovation and creative industries and we focus on areas that address global challenges.
Our interdisciplinary research community explores the critical infrastructures, outputs, and audiences of the design and creative media industries, while also examining broader economic, social, and political issues. With a focus on the role of communication, media, creativity and design in driving innovation and social change, we aim to both understand the present and shape the future across varied contexts to address real-world challenges.
Fees and funding
Studying for a postgraduate programme at Loughborough University London is a significant but incredibly rewarding investment in your career and your future. Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services, and vary between courses. Visit scholarships and bursaries to find out more about the opportunities on offer.
Location
Our location in the heart of East London is perfectly positioned to engage with one of the world’s most vibrant creative and cultural ecosystems. We foster an inclusive, collaborative atmosphere that encourages diverse perspectives and innovative approaches to complex global challenges.
Situated in the former Broadcast Centre of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are part of an innovation district and neighbour to companies like Plexal, an international technology innovation company. This location, combined with strong theoretical foundations in Design Innovation, Communication and Media and Creative Industries, provides students with unique connections and exposure to industry. Adjacent to London's newest cultural and innovation hub, East Bank, our relationships with leading cultural organisation such as the V&A offer our students valuable insights into the practical aspects of these fields.
Loughborough University London is ideally located, with easy and affordable transport connections to and from central London, the UK and various European destinations.
How to apply
Admissions to our master's programmes are made through our online application portal. Apply now for our October 2025 intake.
Contact details
- London@lboro.ac.uk