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London South Bank University

(3.4)
72 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2025 ranking
59
114
100

Overview

London South Bank University information
Level of study
Undergraduate 76%Postgraduate 24%
Mode of study
Full-time 0%Part-time 0%
Gender ratio
Female 0%Male 0%Other 0%
Where students come from
International 0%UK 0%
Number of students
16,965
Source: HESA
About London South Bank University

UCAS Code: L75

London South Bank University (LSBU) offers career-focused education in the heart of London. Our graduates are among the highest earners from modern London universities. Ranked 3rd globally for reducing inequalities (The Time Impact rankings 2024), we provide industry-informed teaching, cutting-edge facilities, and a vibrant, inclusive community.

Source: London South Bank University
Tuition fees at London South Bank University
  • First year tuition fees for UK students are £9,535 for all courses.
  • International students pay between £17,600 and £18,600 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £18,600.
Job prospects

Undergraduate

£26.6k

Average graduate salary

86%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

92%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from London South Bank University

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from London South Bank University

London South Bank University open days

Get to know LSBU—online or on campus! Our Open Days let you explore courses, connect with staff and students, and see what life here is really like. Whether you're visiting in person or tuning in from home, it's your chance to picture your future with us.

Source: London South Bank University

Courses

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Here are London South Bank University's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

136-144 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2025

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

136-144 UCAS points

Chemical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2025

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

136-144 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

136-144 UCAS points

Chemical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

128 UCAS points

Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

120 UCAS points

Product Design and Technology

MDes 4 Years full-time 2025

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

120 UCAS points

Product Design and Technology

BSc 3 Years sandwich 2025

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

120 UCAS points

Product Design and Technology

MDes 5 Years sandwich 2025

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

120 UCAS points

Product Design and Technology

BSc 3 Years full-time 2025

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

120-128 UCAS points

Building Surveying

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

120-128 UCAS points

Building Surveying

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

120-128 UCAS points

Computer Science

BSc (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

120-128 UCAS points

Accounting and Finance (with Placement)

BA (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

120-128 UCAS points

Chemical Engineering

BEng (Hon) 4 Years sandwich 2025

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

120-128 UCAS points

Accounting and Finance

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

120-128 UCAS points

Chemical Engineering

BEng (Hon) 3 Years full-time 2025

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

120-128 UCAS points

Occupational Therapy

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

120-128 UCAS points

Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering

BEng (Hon) 3 Years full-time 2025

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

120-128 UCAS points

Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering

BEng (Hon) 4 Years sandwich 2025

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

120-128 UCAS points

Diagnostic Radiography

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

London South Bank University reviews & discussions

(3.4)
Based on 72 reviews from London South Bank University's students and alumni
5 star
23%
4 star
34%
3 star
14%
2 star
16%
1 star
12%
All reviews

Showing 13 reviews

3rd year student

Quality of teaching was good but lacked efficiency as there were several network issues. Timetable was so far apart like having a seminar very early in the morning and a 7 hour gap until the next lecture, there were very limited things to do around campus and it wouldn’t be practical to go home eith...

(2)

2 years ago

1st year student

Four stars: Great

(4)

2 years ago

2nd year student

Five stars: Excellent

(5)

2 years ago

Graduate

The quality of teaching and feedback that we got for the assignments, lectures and seminars were really beneficial and to the point.

(5)

2 years ago

2nd year student

One star: Poor

(1)

2 years ago

2nd year student

You will learn accounting techniques. Economics and Finance.

(4)

2 years ago

Undergraduate students were asked to rate London South Bank University on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.

67%

Nightlife

med

60%

Political

med

61%

Creative

med

58%

Sporty

low

63%

Student Union

med

Source: University Student Reviews and Survey

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

85%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

90%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

80%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

82%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

85%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

87%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

86%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

83%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

83%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

86%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

82%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

77%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

81%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

78%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

82%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

86%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

77%

med

How well organised is your course?

71%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

81%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

89%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

84%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

69%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

80%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

76%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

77%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

87%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

80%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

81%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

87%

high

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

88%

med

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

70%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

82%

high

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

82%

high

Discussions

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