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Program facts

  • Program type
    Doctorate
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Annual tuition fee
    13,780 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

  • Language taught in
    English
  • Start date
    June, September, October, November, January, February, March, April, May

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Program Overview

What London South Bank University says about their program:
"London South Bank University (LSBU) is the top modern university in London for world-leading and internationally excellent research and Grade Point Average in General Engineering - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014."

Admissions requirements

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Bachelor's degree four or five years in a suitable subject from a recognized university. The majority of courses require a minimum grade of Second Class Honors Lower Division.

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS: 6, Reading 5.5, Writing 5.5, Listening 5.5, Speaking 5.5
  • TOEFL: 80, Reading 18, Writing 17, Listening 17, Speaking 20
  • PTE Academic: 52, Reading 51, Writing 51, Listening 51, Speaking 51
  • CAE: 169 (with no score below 162)
  • ESOL: Reading 33, Writing 33, Listening 33, Speaking 33

Postgraduate

  • IELTS: 6.5, Reading 5.5, Writing 5.5, Listening 5.5, Speaking 5.5
  • TOEFL: 90, Reading 18, Writing 17, Listening 17, Speaking 20
  • PTE Academic: 60, Reading 51, Writing 51, Listening 51, Speaking 51
  • CAE: 180 (with no score below 162)
  • ESOL: Reading 33, Writing 33, Listening 33, Speaking 33

Some degrees require you to have higher English language test scores. Please review the information in each program.

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Study Permit (if applicable)
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Letter of reference
  • Personal statement
  • Official translations

Fees and funding

These fees cover the cost of your learning experience at LSBU. If you are paying your tuition fees yourself, payment must be made when you enroll onto your program.

London South Bank University welcomes and encourages students from all over the world to study with them. A range of scholarships are on offer for international students and some of the awards outlined below can be combined for greater discounts.

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.

Visa requirements for London South Bank University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

UK student visa requirements