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Opportunities to combine engineering, sustainability, AI, and modern construction technologies

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Join specialist research centres working on live engineering and environmental challenge

Overview

LSBU is the top modern university in London for world-leading and internationally excellent research in General Engineering, which includes The Built Environment and Architecture research - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014.

The wide range of research activities in our School, together with the mix of academic staff, post-doctoral research fellows and visiting professors, allows us to offer a stimulating and diverse environment.

Research themes

Research in the area of engineering and the built environment is carried out by specialist centres. Most academic staff belong to one or more of these and research students can expect to join a small team working on particular problems. Research themes include:

  • Efficient and Renewable Energy in Building

Research areas where we are able to offer supervision include:

  • Passive low energy design and building physics, climate change impact and adaptation of existing buildings
  • Building services, energy efficient and renewable energy technologies
  • Refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, cooling, and energy storage technologies
  • Electrical building services including lighting, power and control
  • Environmental and architectural acoustics
  • Life cycle assessment, maintenance and asset management.
  • Structural engineering, structural analysis and simulation,
  • Transport engineering
  • Water systems  and management
  • Sustainability development
  • Urban resilience
  • Ageing research in the built and human environments
  • Green construction
  • Energy and resource efficiency
  • Monitoring energy demands
  • Energy assessment, measurement and performance of buildings
  • Renewable energy in cities, communities and districts
  • Disaster resilience

A member of staff, expert in the chosen field, is directly responsible for guiding and supporting your research programme. As a research student you'll become part of our thriving academic community.

A PhD, by definition, is an original contribution to knowledge. A research degree is different from a taught course. Research students are expected to self-direct their learning with support from a supervisory team.

Read more about research in the School of the Built Environment and Architecture.

Part funded PhD studentship.

This PhD research programme studentship is being offered by Dr Haydar Aygun at School of Built Environment and Architecture, London South Bank University Academic staff : LSBU People Finder

PhD research programme title: A low carbon, Artificial Intelligence based engineering system to monitor environmental noise.

Keywords: AI, Noise, Environment, Acoustic-Monitoring, Modelling

Background and rationale: Currently there are not any time efficient and low carbon acoustic system to monitor adverse changes in the built environment. There is a need for an engineering system to monitor adverse changes in the built environment.

Traditional environmental noise monitoring systems measure sound levels, store the data on internal memory card. Then the data is transferred to computer for analysing environmental noise parameters. They are expensive, time consuming, and contribute to carbon emission, especially for long term measurements. The costs of such a system are prohibitive, especially for developing countries. There is a need for a low cost, time efficient, and low carbon engineering system utilising artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms to monitor environmental noise remotely.

Aims: This PhD programme aims to design, build, and test an intelligent low-cost and low carbon noise monitoring system using green technology. The low carbon system will be capable of monitoring environmental noise for a longer period.

Methods: There is a growing need (regulation-driven) to monitor airports with a low cost, robust, and simple system. The AI and machine learning algorithms will be mitigating most of the laborious work. The expected research impact will show how such a system could be implemented around a noisy environment such as an airport to monitor environmental noise. An environmental sound monitor will be built and programmed using low-cost commercial electronics such as MEMS microphones, drastically reducing the cost of implementation. The system developed will be tested to international standards for compliance. Another new aspect of this research is that the system will be networked to create a platform. This platform would capture the sound environment and tag sound event spectrograms at the local level through Edge AI classification.

A central server will host the main AI. This will improve the accuracy of the classification through directed learning, without requiring user intervention. This will reduce the laborious nature of tagging unusual sound events which breach planning, construction, or demolition conditions.

Funding: The funding offered for this programme includes a yearly stipend (£18,622), inside London allowance (£2,040), support, training, and printing costs (£1,620), and the cost of a laptop in the 1st year (£1,000). This funding is per year for three years full time. The successful candidate will need to be enrolled for a January 2024 start.

The selected PhD student should hold a BEng in Mechanical Engineering, MSc in Acoustics, and experience in environmental noise monitoring, acoustic product development, analysing noise data, machine learning, and acoustic noise modelling.

Closing date Wednesday 01 November.

You will be contacted via email if you are shortlisted for interview. We aim to complete the shortlisting process within 1 week of the advert closing date (1 November). LSBU's on-line postgraduate application form will only be completed by the successful candidate after selection. The successful candidate will need to be enrolled from January 2024 due to the conditions of the scholarship. Informal enquiries to Dr Haydar Aygun aygunh@lsbu.ac.uk.

Careers

Employability Service

At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:

  • Free employability workshop and events for student all year round, more details can be found on our event section.
  • Online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
  • LSBU Careers Hub offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and support, guidance on future careers, as well as loads of career resources, connecting you with employers, exciting events, 1-1 support and relevant workshops.

Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.

Research skills development

All research students are required to participate in a Key Skills Development programme aimed at developing transferable skills in addition to those employed in carrying out research. Training in research methods is available through frequent research seminars.

When necessary the research student can follow, in part, relevant Masters courses available within the School and in particular units on research methodology. In some cases, research students are encouraged to follow other courses available within the University or externally aimed at improving their general expertise in their chosen areas.

In addition, they may be encouraged to follow language courses aimed at improving their oral and written skills - both essential in their future careers.

Transferable skills

A research degree will equip you with many transferable skills. The self-discipline, the demand for clear analytical thinking, and the ability to turn criticism of others work into something constructive of your own, all constitute a unique training for almost any kind of career. The excitement and satisfaction of finding new facts, a new idea, or a new way of looking at something can be highly rewarding.

Attending conferences

Research students are often sponsored to attend national and international conferences and to meet leading scientists in their fields and to present their research findings. The progress of all research students is formally monitored by the University's Research Degree Committee.


LSBU CareerSmart is your ultimate gateway to career success. Our innovative programme is designed to ensure you graduate with more than just a degree, providing the support you need to stand out in a competitive job market. We've got all the tools you need, including:

  • AI Powered Career Sets - Get instant personalised feedback on your CV and cover letter by submitting it via our AI powered career tool.
  • Gamification Interviews - Get ready to pass those interviews with unlimited training access to our gamification interviews and psychometric tests!
  • Personalised Career Development Dashboard - Keep up with your skills progression with free access to practical assessments, LinkedIn learning, mentoring, and industry-standard facilities.

We understand that you’re in the driver’s seat of your career, which is why we’re committed to matching your passion and energy every step of the way.

Find out more

Entry Level Requirements

Applicants for a Research Degree programme at LSBU are usually expected to have at least a 2:1 honours degree from a UK University, or an equivalent qualification. Please also supply two academic references as part of your application. You will also be required to show proof of all of your qualifications. If English is not your first language, you will be required to prove your competency in English, showing an IELTS score of at least 6.5 at postgraduate level. Before an offer is made, you will be invited to an interview with your potential supervisor, in person or by telephone.

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Apply

Course delivery modes and application methods

Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method
Full-time 3 years January; April; September 9009 Direct to LSBU
Part-time 5 years January; April; September 9029 Direct to LSBU
Distance learning 6 years January; April; September 9064 Direct to LSBU

Home/EU postgraduate students and research students should apply through our dedicated application system.

Full details of how to do this are supplied on our How to apply section for postgraduate students and our How to apply section for research students.

International applicants should use our international application system. Full details can be found on our How to apply section for international students.

See our admissions policy (PDF File 1,043 KB) and complaints policy (PDF File 516 KB).

Considering your application

Your application will be circulated to a number of potential supervisors who will look at your academic qualifications, experience and the research proposal to decide whether your research interest is something that could be supervised at LSBU.

There will also be an interview either by telephone or at the University. If you are successful you will be offered a place on a course and informed of the next enrolment date. The whole process normally takes between six to eight weeks, from receipt of your application to a decision being made about your application at the School.

Research proposal

When applying, please attach an outline of your research proposal (maximum 2,000 words).

For further information on what to include in your research proposal, download our guidance on writing a PhD proposal (PDF File 63 KB).

Prepare to start

We help our students prepare for university even before the semester starts. To find out when you should apply for your LSBU accommodation or student finance read the How to apply tab for this course.

Enrolment

Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our Enrolment pages.

How to apply

International students

International applicants can apply directly to LSBU and should consult our international how to apply guide for further information on the application process and key dates.

Accommodation

Prepare to start

Applicant events
After you’ve received your offer we’ll send you emails about events we run to help you prepare for your course. You’ll also be invited to our Applicant Taster Day so keep your eyes peeled!
Enrolment
Before you start your course, we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our enrolment pages.

Fees

United Kingdom

£5190

Tuition fees for home students

International

£18200

Tuition fees for international students

Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Find out more about tuition fees for Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses.

full-time

Full-time Year 1 - All Available Courses

PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 1 FT Southwark SEPT FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £18200
AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: 1FS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 1 FT Southwark JAN FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £18200
AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: 1FS10
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 1 FT Southwark APR FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £18200
AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: 1FS20
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600

Full-time Year 2 - All Available Courses

PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 2 FT Southwark SEPT FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £18200
AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: 2FS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 2 FT Southwark JAN FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £18200
AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: 2FS10
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 2 FT Southwark APR FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £18200
AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: 2FS20
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600

Full-time Year 3 - All Available Courses

PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 3 FT Southwark SEPT FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £18200
AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: 3FS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 3 FT Southwark JAN FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £18200
AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: 3FS10
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 3 FT Southwark APR FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £18200
AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: 3FS20
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600

Full-time Year 4 - All Available Courses

PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 4 FT Southwark SEPT (Extension - Writing Up)
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £1280 International fee: £1280
AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: WUS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £1280
International: £1280
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 1 FT Southwark JAN FULL YEAR (Extension - Writing Up)
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £1280 International fee: £1280
AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: WUS10
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £1280
International: £1280
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (FT) - Year 1 FT Southwark APR FULL YEAR (Extension - Writing Up)
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £1280 International fee: £1280
AOS/LSBU code: 9009 Session code: WUS20
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £1280
International: £1280

part-time

Part-time Year 1 - All Available Courses

PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 1 PT Southwark SEPT FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £3114 International fee: £10920
AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 1PS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 1 PTDL Southwark SEPT FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £5190
AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 1DS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £25950
International: £25950
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 1 PT Southwark JAN FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £3114 International fee: £10920
AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 1PS10
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 1 PT Southwark APR FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £3114 International fee: £10920
AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 1PS20
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 1 PTDL Southwark JAN FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £5190
AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 1DS10
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £25950
International: £25950
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 1 PTDL Southwark APR FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £5190
AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 1DS20
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £25950
International: £25950

Part-time Year 2 - All Available Courses

PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 2 PT Southwark SEPT FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £3114 International fee: £10920
AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 2PS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 2 PTDL Southwark SEPT FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £5190
AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 2DS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £25950
International: £25950
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 2 PT Southwark JAN FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £3114 International fee: £10920
AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 2PS10
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 2 PT Southwark APR FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £3114 International fee: £10920
AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 2PS20
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 2 PTDL Southwark JAN FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £5190
AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 2DS10
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £25950
International: £25950
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 2 PTDL Southwark APR FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £5190
AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 2DS20
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £25950
International: £25950

Part-time Year 3 - All Available Courses

PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 3 PT Southwark SEPT FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £3114 International fee: £10920
AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 3PS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 3 PTDL Southwark SEPT FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £5190
AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 3DS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £25950
International: £25950
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 3 PT Southwark JAN FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £3114 International fee: £10920
AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 3PS10
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 3 PT Southwark APR FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £3114 International fee: £10920
AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 3PS20
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 3 PTDL Southwark JAN FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £5190
AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 3DS10
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £25950
International: £25950
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 3 PTDL Southwark APR FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £5190
AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 3DS20
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £25950
International: £25950

Part-time Year 4 - All Available Courses

PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 4 PT Southwark SEPT FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £3114 International fee: £10920
AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 4PS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 4 PTDL Southwark SEPT FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £5190
AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 4DS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £25950
International: £25950
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 4 PT Southwark JAN FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £3114 International fee: £10920
AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 4PS10
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 4 PT Southwark APR FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £3114 International fee: £10920
AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 4PS20
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 4 PTDL Southwark JAN FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £5190
AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 4DS10
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £25950
International: £25950
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 4 PTDL Southwark APR FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £5190
AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 4DS20
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £25950
International: £25950

Part-time Year 5 - All Available Courses

PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 5 PT Southwark SEPT FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £3114 International fee: £10920
AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 5PS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 5 PTDL Southwark SEPT FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £5190
AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 5DS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £25950
International: £25950
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 5 PT Southwark JAN FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £3114 International fee: £10920
AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 5PS10
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 5 PT Southwark APR FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £3114 International fee: £10920
AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: 5PS20
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £15570
International: £54600
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 5 PTDL Southwark JAN FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £5190
AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 5DS10
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £25950
International: £25950
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 5 PTDL Southwark APR FULL YEAR
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £5190 International fee: £5190
AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: 5DS20
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £25950
International: £25950

Part-time Year 6 - All Available Courses

PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 6 PT Southwark SEPT (Extension - Writing Up)
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £1280 International fee: £1280
AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: WUS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £1280
International: £1280
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 6 PTDL Southwark SEPT (Extension - Writing Up)
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £1280 International fee: £1280
AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: WUS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £1280
International: £1280
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 1 PT Southwark JAN FULL YEAR (Extension - Writing Up)
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £1280 International fee: £1280
AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: WUS10
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £1280
International: £1280
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (PT) - Year 1 PT Southwark APR FULL YEAR (Extension - Writing Up)
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £1280 International fee: £1280
AOS/LSBU code: 9029 Session code: WUS20
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £1280
International: £1280
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 1 PT Southwark JAN FULL YEAR (Extension - Writing Up)
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £1280 International fee: £1280
AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: WUS10
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £1280
International: £1280
PhD Engineering and the Built Environment (DL) - Year 1 PT Southwark APR FULL YEAR (Extension - Writing Up)
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £1280 International fee: £1280
AOS/LSBU code: 9064 Session code: WUS20
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £1280
International: £1280

For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for undergraduate students.

The individual fee for this course is shown above. For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for postgraduate students.

At the LSBU Doctoral College we are committed to supporting and developing professional researchers who are driven to make a difference. We have a range of PhD Scholarships available in partnership with businesses and organisations - and when they're available we'll publish notices on the LSBU Doctoral College site.

Bench Fees

Bench fees are a standard part of the PhD fee structure at most reputable institutions and are in addition to the main course fees. They cover study related costs such as specialist equipment, study participant fees, research related travel, lab and research consumables, etc. The bench fee for the PhDs Engineering and Engineering and Built Environment Course fees + 5k lab-based; 2k ICT-based.

Please check your fee status and whether you are considered a Home, EU or International student for fee-paying purposes and for our regulatory returns, by checking at the the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) find your fee status page.

Visit our Policies and procedures page for details on fees policies.

Possible fee changes

The University reserves the right to increase its fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions.

The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees to reflect increased costs of delivery and to maintain an a high-quality student experience. This increase would be no more than Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increases plus 5%.

Scholarships

We offer several types of fee reduction through our scholarships and bursaries. Find the full list and other useful information on our scholarships page.

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