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UCAS code: L75

London South Bank University (LSBU) is a public university in Elephant and Castle, London. It is based in the London Borough of Southwark, near the South Bank of the River Thames, from which it takes its name. Founded in 1892 as the Borough Polytechnic Institute, it achieved university status in 1992 under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992.
Source: London South Bank University website

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How students describe this university

Source: The Which? University student survey
We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Political

60%

MED

Sporty

58%

LOW

Varied union activities

63%

LOW

Diverse local nightlife

67%

MED

Creative

61%

MED

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA
% of graduates in work or further study 96% MED
Average graduate salary £24k HIGH
Student satisfaction score 66% LOW

Number of students

18,540

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

76%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

26%

of students are part-time

Male / Female

46%

of students are male

Young / Mature

49%

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

12%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

211 comments (69 students)

    • Course

      The course is brilliant, the lecturers are superb and really helpful and friendly! Absolutely love everything about it!

      2018, 1st year, Subjects Allied To Medicine Not Elsewhere Classified

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    • Course

      The course itself is versitile in teaching us the thing we may have forgotten in school or not necessarily paid attention to.

      2018, 2nd year, Environmental Physiology

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    • Accommodation

      It is very well kept and the reception desk do listen to complaints

      2018, 2nd year, Environmental Physiology

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    • Course

      Some content drags on a lot when it’s not needed, and sometimes doesn’t feel like we’re being taught at University level.

      2018, 2nd year, Film & Sound Recording

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    • Support

      Didn't ask

      2018, 2nd year, Physician Assistant Studies

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    • Course

      Not what I expected, as it is worst. The course is unstructured in the sense that they use our year to test out new ideas even...

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      2018, 2nd year, Management Studies Not Elsewhere Classified

      Course

      Not what I expected, as it is worst. The course is unstructured in the sense that they use our year to test out new ideas even if it fails. Module leaders always changing the structure of the course, even though it should have been done before the module guide was released. They are also unwilling to help. Although, some tutors are great and very helpful. Not much one-to-one help at all, some tutors do not even reply to emails. Content on the course is not very difficult, however it is boring and not really engaging with students. Way too much group work and presentations with a shared grade, which is horrible if some group members are not willing to participate or even attend. Feedback on assessments is very poor and weak. Teachers are not willing to provide feedback apart from 1-3 sentences. No help given on how to improve or understand the errors which were made.

      2018, 2nd year, Management Studies Not Elsewhere Classified

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