London South Bank University

Overview

Broad study areas: Business, science, professions allied to medicine, engineering, computing & IT, design & technology, built environment, law, humanities, social sciences, health.

Students: Total 22,700 (12,000 full-time, 10,700 part-time); male/female ratio 1:1. First degree students 8500 (6400 full-time, 2100 part-time) of which 1400 international, 58% mature on entry. Postgraduates 4200. Teaching staff: 600 full-time, 600 part-time.

In Brief

A modern university.

Location: Central London. Average UCAS points on entry: 185+.

Admissions information: AS-levels accepted in combination with 1+ A-level or equivalent; many courses have specific requirements in terms of subject and level. UCAS tariff not yet used.

Drop-out rate: 13%.

State school entry: 95%.

Accommodation: Most first year students housed.

In Depth

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