Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Program
Master's
Key facts
- Duration1 year
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee16,000GBP
- Start dateJan, Apr, Sep
- University ranking901-950
Program overview
What London South Bank University says about their program:
This course focuses on urban design as part of town planning, giving you the opportunity to develop your understanding of urban design and development issues through working at different scales of the city and engaging with theoretical debates. ‘Planning’ is both a design and public policy profession. It deals with design as a professional and a democratic practice, showing how professional knowledge and deep engagement with communities are both essential if places are to achieve lasting functionality and liveability.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2
2) or equivalent.
English proficiency
English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
English proficiency waivers
Documents required
- Passport
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree certificate or diploma
- Proof of English proficiency
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- Finance proof
- Translations
- Credential evaluations
Fees and funding
London South Bank University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. London South Bank University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
from £14,900 to £16,900 per year
- Graduate tuition
from £15,500 to £21,058 per year
Funding
International Merit Scholarships
- The International Merit Scholarships offer students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate taught programmes with outstanding academic profiles a fee reduction of £3,000 on each full academic year's tuition fees for those who meet the criteria.Lawrence Burrows Educational Trust Fund
- If you’re an LSBU full-time undergraduate student from a West Indian or an Asian background starting in September, you could receive 1 of 10 £3,000 scholarships through the Lawrence Burrows Educational Trust Fund.
What is the cost of living near London South Bank University?
| Category | Cost (in British Pound Sterling) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | £2,200 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | £1,592 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | £126 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | £31 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | £14 |
| Monthly public transport pass | £78 |
| Monthly grocery basket | £149 |
| Coffee shop drink | £4 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | £15 |
| Gym membership | £51 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for London South Bank University
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