London South Bank University

PROFILE LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

locationUnited Kingdom

Ranked 1st in London

Ranked 1st in London for Student Satisfaction in Communication and Media Studies (Creative Technologies subject area)

Ranked joint 2nd in the United Kingdom

Ranked joint 2nd in the United Kingdom and 1st in London for career prospects in Film Production and Photography (Film subject area).

Ranked 4th

Economics in London (Economics subject area).

London South Bank University (LSBU) is a public university in London with roots dating back to 1892, located close to central London and designed around career focused, professionally relevant learning. It offers international students a wide choice of study routes including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, plus pathway programmes through OnCampus London South Bank. You can study in subject areas spanning business, engineering, health, law, media, and the built environment, supported by specialist learning spaces and industry style facilities. Key benefits for international students include central London study, structured support, and multiple start points including September and January for many programmes, plus additional pathway intakes via OnCampus.

ACHIEVEMENTS

LSBU reports measured outcomes and subject specific performance indicators, plus sector assessed teaching quality ratings. It has an assessed Teaching Excellence Framework outcome of Silver overall, with Student Experience rated Bronze and Student Outcomes rated Silver. LSBU also highlights subject area rankings and recognition such as satisfaction, graduate prospects, and professional relevance in specific disciplines.

  1. Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) overall rating: Silver.
  2. TEF Student Experience rating: Bronze.
  3. TEF Student Outcomes rating: Silver

FACILITIES

LSBU facilities are designed for learning, study, and student life, with specialist environments that mirror real working settings. The university highlights a wide range of discipline specific spaces, from film and performance to engineering, design, and health simulation. Facilities are delivered across its campuses, with major student hubs and learning spaces in central London.

  1. The Hub, Southwark Campus
  2. Library and learning resources, Southwark Campus
  3. Open access computer rooms, Southwark Campus
  4. Academy of Sport gymnasium and sport facilities, Southwark Campus
  5. Film Studio and post production facilities, Southwark Campus
  6. Editing Suites, Southwark Campus
  7. Grading Suites, Southwark Campus
  8. Edric Theatre, Southwark Campus
  9. Robotics Lab, Southwark Campus
  10. Anechoic chamber and radio studio, Southwark Campus
  11. Hospital simulation facilities, Southwark Campus

LOCATION

Southwark Campus

103 Borough Road, London, SE1 0AA, United Kingdom

Croydon Campus

Electric House, 3 Wellesley Road, Croydon, London, CR0 2AG, United Kingdom

Havering Campus

Goldcrest Way, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0BE, United Kingdom

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.5

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

Programmes

List of all foundation programmes

  1. Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP), Business pathway
  2. Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP), Humanities and Social Sciences pathway
  3. Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP), Engineering and Physical Sciences pathway

List of all year one programmes

  1. International Year One (IY1)

List of undergraduate programmes

  1. Accounting and Finance
  2. Allied Health
  3. Architecture
  4. Baking Science and Food Technology
  5. Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  6. Business and Management
  7. Computer Science
  8. Construction, Property and Surveying
  9. Creative Technologies
  10. Acting for Stage and Screen
  11. Economics
  12. Education
  13. Engineering
  14. Film
  15. Forensic Science
  16. Law
  17. Marketing
  18. Media Production
  19. Nursing and Midwifery
  20. Psychology
  21. Social Care
  22. Social Sciences
  23. Sport
  24. Town Planning

List of all other programme types

  1. Apprenticeship
  2. Continuing Professional Development
  3. Research and Doctorates
  4. Pre Registration Health
  5. Post Registration Health
  6. Foundation
  7. Short course
  8. Level Four
  9. Higher National Certificate
  10. Higher National Diploma

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

£28.95

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

£17,460 to £24,330 per year

£15,500 to £18,600 per year

£16,000 to NA per year

Living Cost

approximately £1,529 per month in London

ACCOMODATION

on-campus
University Halls of Residence, David Bomberg

LSBU lists David Bomberg as one of its halls options, within a short walk of campus. The university states rents can start from £175 per week and utilities such as gas, water, electricity, and Wi Fi are included, and rents include full access to the university gym facilities.

  1. Benefit: utilities included (gas, water, electricity, Wi Fi)
  2. Benefit: gym access included
  3. Price range: from £175 per week
on-campus
University Halls of Residence, Dante Road

LSBU lists Dante Road as one of its halls options, with the halls located close to campus. The university states accommodation rents can start from £175 per week and include utilities and gym access

  1. Benefit: utilities included (gas, water, electricity, Wi Fi)
  2. Benefit: gym access included
  3. Price range: from £175 per week
on-campus
University Halls of Residence, McLaren House

LSBU lists McLaren House as one of its halls options near campus. The university states rents can start from £175 per week and include utilities and access to gym facilities.

  1. Benefit: utilities included (gas, water, electricity, Wi Fi)
  2. Benefit: gym access included
  3. Price range: from £175 per week
off-campus
Private Student Accommodation, Manna Ash House

Sanctuary Students markets Manna Ash House as private student accommodation close to LSBU. It is presented as all inclusive bills accommodation with pricing shown from £216.35 per week.

  1. Benefit: close to campus
  2. Benefit: bills included
  3. Price range: from £216.35 per week