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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Building Services Engineering (Top-Up)

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Building Services Engineering (Top-Up) course at London South Bank University.

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Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: K2J8

Here's what London South Bank University says about its Building Services Engineering (Top-Up) course.

Complete your degree, open new doors

Not everyone takes the same route into university, and that’s ok. Whether you’ve completed a HND and want to top-up to a full degree, or you’ve completed two years of Building Services Engineering elsewhere and are ready to finish your degree with us, then look no further. This course gives you the opportunity to complete your journey and achieve your goals.

In your top-up year, you’ll study third year modules from our Building Services Engineering BEng (Hons) degree, equipping you with the specialist knowledge and practical skills demanded in building services engineering.

Source: London South Bank University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Department

Built Environment

Location

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus | London

Duration

1 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• General or integrated engineering

Start date

1 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

Major project Passive building design Energy management and controls

Plus two modules from either the electrical or mechanical route:

Electrical route Lighting and electrical systems Electrical power systems and distribution Mechanical route Heat and mass transfer applications Thermal energy systems

London South Bank University reviews

(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

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3rd year student

Were not many decent societies and hardly anyone turned up to them. Several plans were cancelled due to high costs of trips and also covid issues

(2)

2 years ago

3rd year student

Could have been better if I went to a different university

(1)

2 years ago

3rd year student

Hardly any assistance and several economic issues making essential shopping even difficult

(1)

2 years ago

3rd year student

Staff email response were quick

(4)

2 years ago

3rd year student

Library was very dated and often full.

(1)

2 years ago

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

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.

Here you can see ratings from London South Bank University students who took the Building Services Engineering (Top-Up) course - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

84%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

80%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

56%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

73%

low

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

84%

med

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

75%

low

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

76%

med

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

65%

low

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

73%

low

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

80%

med

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

91%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

53%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

44%

low

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

75%

med

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

87%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

84%

med

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

75%

med

How well organised is your course?

56%

low

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

75%

low

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

88%

med

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

80%

low

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

44%

low

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

67%

low

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

58%

low

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

53%

low

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

85%

low

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

65%

low

Student information

See who's studying at London South Bank University. These students are taking Building Services Engineering (Top-Up) or another course from the same subject area.

General or integrated engineering
Mode of study
Full-time2%Part-time98%
Gender ratio
Female9%Male91%
Where students come from
UK100%
Student performance
2:1 or above94%
Number of students465
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsC
PhysicsB
ChemistryB
EconomicsA
Business StudiesB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about London South Bank University graduates who took Building Services Engineering (Top-Up) - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Graduate statistics

75%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

82%

In work, study or other activity

68%

Say it fits with future plans

62%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

40%

Engineering professionals

11%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

8%

Managers, directors and senior officials

8%

Skilled trades occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from London South Bank University graduates who took Building Services Engineering (Top-Up) - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Earnings

£33.9k

First year after graduation

£36.9k

Third year after graduation

£42.3k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Building Services Engineering (Top-Up).

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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