London South Bank University is a modern university in Southwark, a short walk from the Thames and central London. It is best known for engineering, nursing, business, computing, law and the built environment, with a strong record for graduate salaries among modern universities. Choose it for a practical London degree with employers on the doorstep.
London, United Kingdom
Official website: lsbu.ac.uk
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Among the highest of any UK modern university (LEO)
Elephant and Castle, a 15-minute walk from the Thames and Waterloo
Silver rating in the UK Teaching Excellence Framework
£16,000 – £19,000
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£14,000 – £18,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on lsbu.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc International Business Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc Construction Project Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc Cyber Security
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
BSc Nursing (Adult)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Graduate salaries among the highest of any modern university in the UK.
Built environment and construction — one of the UK's largest schools for the sector.
Nursing and health — one of London's biggest providers of NHS-linked training.
Elephant and Castle campus — a 15-minute walk from the South Bank and the City.
Engineering and construction graduates join Mace, Skanska, Transport for London and London's major building projects.
Computing and data science alumni move into London's tech and finance sector.
Nursing graduates enter Guy's and St Thomas' and NHS trusts across London.
Business graduates go into management, marketing and finance roles across the capital.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
The Southwark campus is a compact cluster of buildings at Elephant and Castle, with the library, students' union and student halls within a few minutes' walk and the Tube on the doorstep.
The South Bank's galleries, theatres and Borough Market are a short walk away. Rent is high, as anywhere in central London, but part-time work and internships are plentiful.
CAS from London South Bank University
Proof of funds at London rates
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027 for September 2027 entry. Taught Master's courses accept applications on a rolling basis, with most closing in July for September and November for January.
September is the main intake for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses. LSBU also runs a January intake for many taught Master's programmes, including computer science, data science, international business, construction project management and cyber security. Check the course page for which intakes are open.
You need a Student route visa. LSBU issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts, showing funds at the higher London maintenance rate, and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Computer science, data science, international business management, construction project management and cyber security are the most applied-for programmes. Most Master's courses ask for a 2:2 or above and IELTS 6.5 with no band below 5.5. Undergraduate offers typically range from BBB to CCC.
Yes. LSBU offers international scholarships that reduce tuition for undergraduate and Master's applicants, including awards for students from India and South Asia, usually assessed automatically from your application. Check the university's scholarships page for the current amounts and any separate application steps.
