This HND course is for students who have completed their A Levels, or electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, facility managers looking to change their careers. Our expert staff will nurture and support anyone looking after Mechanical and Electrical (M&S) systems and wanting to develop their skillset further.
Alongside M&E systems, we’ll cover energy conservation and environmental impact. In line with modern engineering practice, you’ll also develop your management and communication skills, helping you to realise your full career potential. With new major projects in London and the raised focus on the environment and sustainability, there is an increasing demand for professionals graduating from this course.
Students will be supported in looking for work placements or internships in the building industry.
ModeFull-time | Duration2 years | Start dateSeptember | Application code042K | Application method UCAS |
ModePart-time | Duration3 years | Start dateSeptember | Application code549 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA.
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We welcome qualifications from around the world. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.
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£9250.00
Tuition fees for home students
£15900.00
Tuition fees for international students
Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Find out more about tuition fees
UK fee: £6166.67 | International fee: £10600.00 |
AOS/LSBU code: 549 | Session code: 1PS00 |
Total course fee: |
UK: £18500.01 |
International: £31800.00 |
UK fee: £6166.67 | International fee: £10600.00 |
AOS/LSBU code: 549 | Session code: 2PS00 |
Total course fee: |
UK: £18500.01 |
International: £31800.00 |
UK fee: £6166.67 | International fee: £10600.00 |
AOS/LSBU code: 549 | Session code: 3PS00 |
Total course fee: |
UK: £18500.01 |
International: £31800.00 |
UK fee: £9250.00 | International fee: £15900.00 |
AOS/LSBU code: 541 | Session code: 1FS00 |
Total course fee: |
UK: £18500.00 |
International: £31800.00 |
UK fee: £9250.00 | International fee: £15900.00 |
AOS/LSBU code: 541 | Session code: 2FS00 |
Total course fee: |
UK: £18500.00 |
International: £31800.00 |
The course is not currently open to international students.
International (non Home) applicants should follow our international how to apply guide.
Mode Full-time | Duration 2 years | Start date September | Application code 042K | Application method UCAS |
Mode Part-time | Duration 3 years | Start date September | Application code 549 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
We’ll cover a wide range of mechanical and electrical building services. Energy conservation and environmental impact is always at the forefront of our teaching. You can expect to develop your management and communication skills, maths and science skills (applied to buildings), technical skills and team working.
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:
Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.
This course will equip you for a career in the building services engineering industry in areas such as: design and construction; consulting engineering; and maintenance and facilities management. Recent graduates have gone onto a range of engineering roles within building services including: pipefitter/fabricator, draughtsman and applications engineer.
Major projects in London and the raised focus on the environment and sustainability are resulting in an increased demand for those graduating from this course.
We run a very active and well utilised careers page on our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to provide both a shop window for employers seeking recruits and trainees and links to major external recruitment agencies.
We also facilitate employer recruitment visits on campus, and provide advertising for graduate recruitment open events at company offices.
Good graduates from the HND course can apply to top-up with our BEng Building Services Engineering. This will complete the academic requirements for Incorporated Engineer status.
Part-time study while in full time employment was tough going at times but I found that by working at it you get out what you put in and I progressed well enough to transfer from the HND to the BEng Hons degree course. I graduated with a first class Honours degree and promotion to a permanent engineering post at work - so it was certainly worthwhile.
Cara Hobbs, Alumna HND and BEng Building Services Engineering
We have been running courses for the building services engineering industry since 1947 and in that time we’ve built up a lot of industry contacts. Our close links with industry ensure that our course is up-to-date with their needs – and this means our graduates are in demand.
Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council, who represent the engineering profession. This course is partially accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Energy Institute.
The CIBSE is the standard setter and authority on building services engineering in the UK and overseas. It speaks for the profession and supports career development.
The Energy Institute is the professional members' body for the energy industry, delivering good practice and professionalism across the sector. Its purpose is to develop and disseminate knowledge, skills and good practice towards a safer, more secure and sustainable energy system.
Lectures, seminars and workshops | Self-directed study | |
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Year 1 | 26% | 74% |
Year 2 | 26% | 74% |
As a Built Environment and Architecture student, you will be allocated a named tutor during your first three weeks at LSBU. The role of your tutor is to be your primary contact for academic support. Your personal tutor will be the same person throughout your course.
Your tutor will support you to get the most of your time at LSBU, providing advice and signposting to other sources of support in the University.
Your tutor should be the first person at the university that you speak to if you are having any difficulties that are affecting your work. These could be academic, financial, health-related or another type of problem.
You will have meetings with your personal tutor periodically. One-on-one meetings can be arranged on request. You can contact your tutor for additional support by email or in person.