London South Bank University (LSBU), established in 1892 as Borough Road Polytechnic, is the oldest university in central London. The University is highly regarded for its academic standards, practical curriculum, research, expert faculty and community outreach.
With over 23,500 students, LSBU is one of the largest universities in London.
The students body is one of the most diverse in the UK:
18% are international
48% are ethnic minority
57% are female
The main campus is situated in Southwark, a short walk from many of London's major landmarks.
The campus is clustered on several city blocks and includes academic buildings, libraries, residence halls, cafes and sport/recreation facilities.
The University offers Bachelor, Master and Doctoral degrees through its four faculties (colleges).
Arts and Human Sciences
Arts and Media
Education
Law
Psychology
Social and Policy Studies
Urban, Environment and Leisure Studies
Post Graduate Research
Business, Computing and Information Management
Accounting & Finance
Business & International Studies
Information Systems & Information Technology
Human Resources & Management
Marketing & Strategy
Mathematics, Statistics & Foundation Studies
Software Development & Computer Networking
Engineering, Science and The Built Environment
Applied Science
Architecture and Design
Electrical, Computer and Communications Engineering
The curriculum at London South Bank University is based on the British higher education system.
Many classes will have a syllabus, although you should not expect a syllabus in every class.
Professors utilize lecture, discussion, and/or hands-on teaching styles, depending on the subject.
While there are some similarities to the USA, there are also differences.
Students are expected to work more independently, courses may have fewer assignments and professors are less likely to provide study sheets for exams.
It is not uncommon to have your course grade based on one or two exams or projects.
Because of this, it is important for students to plan their work schedule in advance and use time efficiently.
Grading is based on the British educational model.
Assessment methods may be different from universities in the USA.
Professors may test students orally (as opposed to passing out written exams); students from the same class may be asked different questions on their exams, and your final grade may be based on just one or two assignments and/or exams.
