About
Located minutes from the centre of London, LSBU has been preparing and developing students for their working lives for over 125 years. A cosmopolitan university with over 18,000 students drawn from over 130 countries, LSBU has been awarded Silver for teaching excellence under the Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). It’s also proud to be the only university awarded the University of the Year for Graduate Employment for two years in a row (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, 2019).
Many courses at LSBU offer work experience opportunities. With their strong employer links and numerous partnerships, courses offered are professionally accredited or developed in collaboration with relevant professional bodies.
Furthermore, the university has committed over £1m in financial support to help well-qualified students from outside the EU meet their study costs.
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Top courses
Deadlines, entry requirements & more
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Master of Science in International Business Management
Upcoming intake
January (01/01/2024)
Deadline
November (03/11/2023)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Bachelor degree equivalent to UK 2:2 in any subject.English Requirements:IELTS Academic: Overall score: 6.5 (with no component below 5.5)TOEFL IBT: Overall score: 90 (Reading: 18, Listening: 17, Writing: 17, Speaking: 20)PTE Academic: Overall score: 60 (minimum score required in each skill area is 51)LanguageCert SELT or International ESOL (IESOL) Exam B2 Communicator / C1 Expert / C2 Mastery:High PassNote: for Student Visa the minimum score required in each skill area is 33*(*For C2 Mastery, min score for Listening is 25)University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (FCE / CAE / CPE): Overall score: 180 with no score below 162Trinity ISE: Pass ISE III with ‘Pass’ in all 4 componentsA-Level/ AS-Level English Language: Grade C or aboveGCSE / O-Level English Language (Edexcel / Cambridge Overseas exam boards): Grade C or above / Grade 4 or aboveIGCSE English as a Second Language / First Language English (Cambridge Assessment): Grade C or aboveCambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC): Grade C or aboveScottish Advanced Higher/Higher/ National 5 English: Grade C or aboveInternational Baccalaureate Diploma English A: HL 4 / SL 5International Baccalaureate Diploma English B: HL 5View course in-platform -
Master of Science in Data Science
Upcoming intake
January (01/01/2024)
Deadline
November (03/11/2023)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:A 2:2 UK honours first degree or international equivalent in a relevant Computing/Mathematical/Statistical subject; orA Higher National Diploma in a relevant subject and a minimum of three years relevant professional experience; orWe recognise that many people have a wealth of valuable skills and knowledge they've developed at work or through training. If candidates have the potential to succeed in postgraduate or post-experience studies we'll consider their application on its individual merit. Applications may be considered where candidates demonstrate a combination of educational qualifications and work experience.For all applicants experience of Computing/Programming will be sought.View course in-platformEnglish Requirements:IELTS Academic: 6.5 (with no component below 5.5), subject to course.TOEFL iBT: Overall score: 90 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Writing: 17 Speaking: 20Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): Overall score: 60 (minimum score required in each skill area is 51)Cambridge English: First, Advanced, Proficiency: Overall score: 180 (with no score below 162)LanguageCert SELT or International ESOL (IESOL) Exam B2 Communicator / C1 Expert / C2 Mastery: High Pass Note: for Student Visa the minimum score required in each skill area is 33* (*For C2 Mastery, min score for Listening is 25)University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (FCE / CAE / CPE): Overall score: 180 with no score below 162Trinity ISE: Pass ISE III with ‘Pass’ in all 4 componentsA-Level/ AS-Level English Language: Grade C or aboveGCSE / O-Level English Language (Edexcel/ Cambridge Overseas exam boards): Grade C or above Grade 4 or aboveIGCSE English as a Second Language / First Language English (Cambridge Assessment): Grade C or aboveCambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC): Grade C or aboveScottish Advanced Higher/Higher/ National 5 English: Grade C or aboveInternational Baccalaureate Diploma English A: HL 4 SL 5International Baccalaureate Diploma English B: HL 5 -
Master of Science in International Business Management (with Internship)
Upcoming intake
January (01/01/2024)
Deadline
November (03/11/2023)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:Bachelor degree equivalent to UK 2:2 in any subject.English Requirements:IELTS 6.5 (with min score 5.5 in Listening and Reading, min 6.0 in Speaking and Writing) or equivalent.View course in-platform -
Bachelor of Arts in Business Management (Honours)
Upcoming intake
January (01/01/2024)
Deadline
November (03/11/2023)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:A Level BCCBTEC National Diploma DMMAccess to HE qualifications with 9 Distinctions and 36 MeritsEquivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 112 UCAS pointsApplicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English, or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above)View course in-platformEnglish Language Requirements:IELTS - Overall score: 6.0 (with no component below 5.5)TOEFL iBT - Overall: 80 (Reading:18, Listening:17, Writing:17, Speaking:20)Pearsons PTE (Academic) - Overall: 52 (min. score for each skill is 51)LanguageCert B2 Communicator - High Pass (min. score for each skill is 33)LanguageCert SELT or International ESOL C1 Expert - High Pass (min. score for each skill is 33LanguageCert SELT or International ESOL C2 Mastery - High Pass (min score for Listening is 25)Cambridge Advanced (CAE): Overall score: 169 (with no score below 162)Cambridge Proficiency (CPE): Overall score: 169 (with no score below 162)Cambridge First (FCE): Overall score: 169 (with no score below 162)Trinity ISE - Pass ISE II with Distinction in all 4 componentsPassword - Overall score: 6.0GCSE / O-Level / IGCSE English Language (Edexcel/ Cambridge Overseas exam boards) - Grade CA Level / AS Level English Language - Grade CIGCSE English as a Second Language / First Language English (Cambridge Assessment) - Grade C or aboveCambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) - Grade C or aboveScottish Advanced Higher/Higher/ National 5 English - Grade C or aboveInternational Baccalaureate Diploma English A - HL 4, SL 5International Baccalaureate Diploma English B - HL 5ELLT (English Language Level Test - OIETC) Overall score: 6.0 (with no component below 5) -
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Honours)
Upcoming intake
January (01/01/2024)
Deadline
November (03/11/2023)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:A Level BBB or;BTEC National Diploma DDM or;Access to HE qualifications with 24 Distinctions 21 Merits including 3 Merits in Maths and 12 Merits in ICT or;One of the following T-Levels with a pass of Merit:Digital Production, Design and DevelopmentDigital Business ServicesDigital Support Servicesor;Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 122 UCAS pointsApplicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).View course in-platformEnglish Requirements:IELTS Academic: Overall score: 6.0 (with no component below 5.5)TOEFL iBT: Overall score: 80 Minimum scores required in each skill area are: Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Writing: 17 Speaking: 20Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): Overall score: 52 (minimum score required in each skill area is 51)LanguageCert SELT or International ESOL (IESOL) Exam B2 Communicator / C1 Expert / C2 Mastery: High Pass Note: for Student Visa the minimum score required in each skill area is 33* (*For C2 Mastery, min score for Listening is 25)University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (FCE / CAE / CPE): Overall score: 169 with no score below 162Trinity ISE: Pass ISE II with Distinction in all 4 componentsA-Level/ AS-Level English Language: Grade C or aboveGCSE / O-Level English Language (Edexcel/ Cambridge Overseas exam boards): Grade C or above Grade 4 or aboveIGCSE English as a Second Language / First Language English (Cambridge Assessment): Grade C or aboveCambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC): Grade C or aboveScottish Advanced Higher/Higher/ National 5 English: Grade C or aboveInternational Baccalaureate Diploma English A: HL 4 SL 5International Baccalaureate Diploma English B: HL 5 -
Bachelor of Arts in Business Management (Marketing Pathway) (Honours)
Upcoming intake
January (01/01/2024)
Deadline
November (03/11/2023)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:A Level BCCBTEC National Diploma DMMAccess to HE qualifications with 9 Distinctions and 36 MeritsEquivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 112 UCAS pointsApplicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English, or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above)View course in-platformEnglish Language Requirements:IELTS - Overall score: 6.0 (with no component below 5.5)TOEFL iBT - Overall: 80 (Reading:18, Listening:17, Writing:17, Speaking:20)Pearsons PTE (Academic) - Overall: 52 (min. score for each skill is 51)LanguageCert B2 Communicator - High Pass (min. score for each skill is 33)LanguageCert SELT or International ESOL C1 Expert - High Pass (min. score for each skill is 33LanguageCert SELT or International ESOL C2 Mastery - High Pass (min score for Listening is 25)Cambridge Advanced (CAE): Overall score: 169 (with no score below 162)Cambridge Proficiency (CPE): Overall score: 169 (with no score below 162)Cambridge First (FCE): Overall score: 169 (with no score below 162)Trinity ISE - Pass ISE II with Distinction in all 4 componentsPassword - Overall score: 6.0GCSE / O-Level / IGCSE English Language (Edexcel/ Cambridge Overseas exam boards) - Grade CA Level / AS Level English Language - Grade CIGCSE English as a Second Language / First Language English (Cambridge Assessment) - Grade C or aboveCambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) - Grade C or aboveScottish Advanced Higher/Higher/ National 5 English - Grade C or aboveInternational Baccalaureate Diploma English A - HL 4, SL 5International Baccalaureate Diploma English B - HL 5ELLT (English Language Level Test - OIETC) Overall score: 6.0 (with no component below 5)
Mandatory documents
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Application
- Academic: Transcripts & Certificates
- Experience: Letter of Reference
- Identity: Passport Certified Adventus for University Application
- Intention: Statement of Purpose
- Experience: CV
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Scholarships
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Scholarships
- Sports Scholarships - LSBU - Sports Scholars can receive up to £1,500 financial support per annum, and support in competition travel and entry.
- LSBU Loyalty Award - 20% discount on the tuition fee for all LSBU undergraduate students who enrol on a postgraduate taught course (PGT) at LSBU, regardless of year of graduation.
- 20% discount on the tuition fee - for all LSBU students completing a taught postgraduate degree and progressing onto an MRes, MPhil or PhD, regardless of year of graduation. This discount is only applicable for the first enrolment in the initial academic session and not for subsequent re-enrolments.
- 20% discount on the tuition fee – for all students who have been part of the inbound LSBU Erasmus and Study Abroad programmes since 2016 and who have been awarded their bachelor’s degree by their home institution since summer 2017. Students are eligible for a 20% discount on a postgraduate taught course at LSBU.
- 5% early settlement discount – in addition to the above discounts an extra 5% discount is applied to the balance of your tuition fees if they are paid in full at your online enrolment.
- International Merit Scholarships - The International Merit Scholarship offers students pursuing taught programmes with outstanding academic profiles a fee reduction of £3,000.