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London South Bank University

Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year)

London, England, United Kingdom · UCAS H30F

Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
Intl. Tuition
See fee page →
Home Tuition
£9,790 (year not stated on the university's site)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
H30F

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Course Overview

The university hasn't published a course summary we can show here. See the course page on the university's website for full details.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Mechanical engineers work across automotive, aerospace, energy, robotics and consumer products, in roles covering design, testing, manufacturing and R&D. Key employers include Rolls-Royce, Dyson, BMW, Siemens and major defence and energy firms.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps. The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.

The University at a Glance

Student Population
15,760
Staff Ratio
20.0:1
International
16.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate
70.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£24,490
First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
See fee page →
Home Tuition
£9,790
per year, year not stated on the university's site Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Subject areas covered

  • Engineering mathematics
  • Chemical systems automation engineering
  • Mechanical engineering

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
15,760
Total students
Staff Ratio
20:1
Students per staff
International Students
16%
Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse

Student Life & City (indicative)

  • London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps.
  • The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.

What Students Love

  • World-class museums & galleries
  • Vibrant nightlife & bars
  • Diverse international food scene
  • Theatre & performing arts scene

University Stats

Total Students15,760
Student-to-Staff Ratio20:1
International Students16%
Safety Index (indicative)7.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment
70%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£24,490
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
Not offered
Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

  • Mechanical engineers work across automotive, aerospace, energy, robotics and consumer products, in roles covering design, testing, manufacturing and R&D.
  • Key employers include Rolls-Royce, Dyson, BMW, Siemens and major defence and energy firms.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Engineering
  • Healthcare
  • Business

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
See fee page →
Home Tuition
£9,790
per year, year not stated on the university's site Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

Higher

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Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)See fee page →
Tuition (Home)£9,790per year, year not stated on the university's site Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£1,106/mo
Food & Groceries£331/mo
Transport£158/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,817
Annual living costs£21,804/yr

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