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“LSBU empowers our students to be game changers – to develop, not just the knowledge, but the skills and attitude needed for success in work and in life." 

Read more from Professor David Phoenix (the University’s Vice-Chancellor), as he talks about how LSBU develops the talents and resilience of its students – and why LSBU has been named University of the Year for Graduate Employment.

Accredited, applied, professional

Teaching at LSBU is in line with the latest industry changes and trends, taught by staff involved in their professions who act as consultants for external enterprises. As a leading provider of fully accredited professional courses and excellent industry links, a qualification from LSBU is recognised across the world.

LSBU was awarded silver for teaching excellence in the UK Government’s 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework. The University was praised for its focus on personalised learning and employability skills.

Courses

LSBU has the highest possible rating for the quality of our education, from the independent Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). Courses are accredited or developed in association with leading professional bodies. 

Subjects include:

1. Accounting and Finance

2. Business Management

3. Computer Science

4. Engineering

5. Health

6. Law

7. Tourism and Hospitality Management

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Financial support to deserving students

LSBU offers a wide range of scholarships and discounts for international students including Nationality Scholarships, fee-discounts for LSBU alumni, plus a 5% discount for early payment of Tuition Fees. The University has committed over £1m in financial support to help well-qualified students from outside the EU meet their study costs. Read more about international scholarships.

What do students think…?

Students choose LSBU for all sorts of reasons: its location at the heart of London’s SE1; the highly qualified, supportive staff; flexible learning; its entrepreneurial approach and amazing facilities. See what students have to say…

“They’re some of the best lecturers I have ever known”

“LSBU will send me out into the world as an explorer rather than a conformer”

“The architectural design of the campus is very inspiring”

“I love that LSBU hasn’t just made my dream job a reality – it’s built the foundation blocks for a happy life”

“I’ve met people here that I never thought would ever be at this university”

“I love being made to feel valued by my tutors”

“I feel LSBU gives ordinary people the chance to pursue their studies, no matter if they have 3 A+ or not”

“LSBU has given me a chance to discover my potential”

“It warmly welcomes everyone from across the globe”

“I love the diversity at the university”

“No judgement. Just support.”

“I love the fact LSBU enables me to earn a degree whilst working full time”

“I cannot praise the librarians highly enough, they are absolutely superb”

“The teachers treat people like me with a disability with care and understanding of our needs”

Read student case studies.

“LSBU empowers our students to be game changers – to develop, not just the knowledge, but the skills and attitude needed for success in work and in life." Professor David Phoenix, the University’s Vice-Chancellor, talks about why LSBU has been named University of the Year for Graduate Employment 2018.

Courses

LSBU has the highest possible rating for the quality of our education, from the independent Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). Courses are accredited or developed in association with leading professional bodies. 

Postgraduate subjects include:

• Development Studies
• International Business Management
• International Finance
• International Human Resources
• International Marketing
• MBA
• Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Research degrees with the London Doctoral Academy

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Professional, flexible courses linked to industry

The strength of teaching

Teaching at LSBU is in line with the latest industry changes and trends, taught by staff involved in their professions who act as consultants for external enterprises. As a leading provider of fully accredited professional courses and excellent industry links, a qualification from LSBU is recognised across the world.

Industry links

Many employers, including top Fortune 500 companies, send their people to study with LSBU, so you’ll have the opportunity to build strong professional networks. Many of the University’s courses include work placements and we also regularly invite outside experts to give guest lectures.

World-leading research that benefits everyone

As well as addressing the challenging issues faced by society today, the University’s applied research seeks to provide solutions to the business world and beyond. 

Each Academic School is involved in a wide range of applied research, often with commercial partners. For example – the University’s pioneering research in foot and ankle biometrics helped develop products for global brand Fitflop, while research on cooling the London Underground has been incorporated into a £500m upgrade of the tube system. Read more about research output.

The London Doctoral Academy is home to LSBU’s postgraduate research students. The Academy supports and develops professional researchers who are driven to make a difference in the world, whether that’s by influencing government policy or changing the way industries work.

Following the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) the University emerged as one of the top three modern universities in London after 73% of its research was given the two highest ratings (4* and 3*) for 'impact' – an assessment of the reach and significance a research project has achieved.