LSBU is a dynamic inner-city university and has a diverse multicultural population, with 20,000 students coming from the local community, across the UK and countries around the world.
Providing relevant and exciting courses geared towards future employability, our curriculum addresses the real needs of the growing economy in London.
LSBU is here to furnish you with a degree that has the power to change your life.
We encourage applications from a wide range of people and have many part-time and mature students. If you do not meet the standard entry requirements but are over 21 and can demonstrate that your life or work skills would make you suitable for study, call us – we consider applications on their individual merits.
What's on offer LSBU offers one of the most
professionally and vocationally oriented course portfolios in the UK. We provide inspiring education with a strong emphasis on our students’ future employability. Programmes are available in a wide range of subjects that cover arts, business, healthcare, design, engineering, science and technology. All taught by staff with practical experience in the real world who are committed to your success. Many courses are available part-time.
LSBU is valued by placement employers for providing commercially aware and proactive students. The fact that both employers and students have a positive placement experience contributes to
LSBU’s high graduate employment rates and consistent top ten ranking for graduate starting salaries. Our collaborations and partnerships with business create mutually beneficial alliances which benefit our students. In addition, LSBU tops NHS London’s ratings for Higher Education institutions. The latest set of results (December 2008) of the new Higher Education Quality Assurance assessments show that we top the list of London universities for Midwifery and are third for Nursing. These ratings show that the
Faculty of Health & Social Care offers value for money, teaches the right skills to deliver world-class patient care and is able to train professionals to deliver the very best healthcare.
We gain the know-how and practical experience that the commercial world can offer whilst businesses access the skills and expertise that exist within the University. Once here, we provide a world of information to support your studies. Whether you’re at university for the first time, or back after time away, it can be a demanding time, and we will make sure that you are well equipped to deal with these demands. We know that concerns about financing your course play a role in your decision to study – which is why we keep things simple and make sure our financial support helps you when you need it most.