Student experience

We're dedicated to providing our students with a supportive and rewarding environment

We aim to support you throughout your undergraduate studies at the School. Our teaching and learning includes:

  • use of live projects
  • site visits
  • studio based learning
  • one-to-one tutorials
  • lectures and seminars
  • study trips abroad
  • workshops
  • prototyping and research
  • summer schools

At postgraduate level:

  • training in research methods and assistance with independent research projects, which can be linked to your interest, professional development and/or employment
  • range of assessment methods
  • practical application of research to real-world scenarios
  • extra clinics offering support outside lecture and tutorial sessions
  • teaching of computation design techniques

The School’s links with industry and LSBU’s dedicated Careers Service will help you find work in your field of interest with top blue chip companies and valued public and voluntary organisations. With our central London location many companies and organizations are at your doorstep.

We have strong Erasmus partnerships with excellent European schools such as the Delft University of Technology, and the Technical University in Zurich.

Our Student Life Centre is a central hub for support and employment information, group study or to meeting staff informally. It offers students support in IT, maths and communication skills for academic and professional development. The centre is also home to the Students' Union, café and bar.

LSBU’s Southwark campus is within easy reach by bus, train, London Underground or bicycle. We’re a popular choice for part-time and day release students. Stay in our halls of residence or nearby in private rented accommodation and you'll have the perfect base to explore the city and its many world-renowned attractions.

Student Enterprise

At LSBU, we provide students and alumni with a supportive environment to learn entrepreneurial skills and gain the confidence to start and grow successful businesses.

Our support includes inspirational talks from visiting entrepreneurs, practical workshops, taster sessions, competitions, enterprise schemes and other special events.

Visit Student Enterprise for further information.