Foundation YearPart-time

Building Services Engineering - FdEng

London South Bank UniversityLondon, United Kingdom
Level
Foundation Year
Duration
2 years; 3 years
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Engineering
Location
United Kingdom

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As part of our ongoing commitment to keeping our courses up to date and aligned with current industry standards, this programme has been updated from a Higher National Diploma (HND) to a Foundation Degree in Engineering (FdEng) for students starting from September 2026. If you are currently enrolled on the HND programme, this change will not affect your studies, and you will still receive an HND qualification upon successful completion of the course. Build your future This course is for students who have completed their A Levels, or electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, facility managers looking to change their careers. Our expert staff will nurture and support anyone looking after Mechanical and Electrical (M&S) systems and wanting to develop their skillset further. Alongside M&E systems, we’ll cover energy conservation and environmental impact. In line with modern engineering practice, you’ll also develop your management and communication skills, helping you to realise your full career potential. With new major projects in London and the raised focus on the environment and sustainability, there is an increasing demand for professionals graduating from this course. Students will be supported in looking for work placements or internships in the building industry. Why study Building Services Engineering at LSBU? university Heritage: we have been running courses for the Building Services Engineering industry since 1947. check-circle Professional accreditation: part accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Energy Institute. random Study modes to suit you: study full-time or part-time one day a week. flask We have one of the best laboratory-workshop complexes in London. fa fa-users From AI machine learning boot camp to silent film processing, there is a range of extracurricular activities for Engineering students to get involved in. Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method Full-time 2 years September 043K UCAS Part-time 3 years September 6291 Direct to LSBU Watch our video to see how you can make yourself at home studying at LSBU. Location Southwark Campus London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA. If you are visiting our Southwark Campus, you may wish to use our downloadable campus map (PNG File 466 KB). For information on accessibility, see our DisabledGo access guides. See our location page for more details.

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff points64 UCAS points
GCSEC or above · Subjects: Mathematics

Fees

International students: £11,600 per year

UK students: £6,526 per year

Start dates

September

Application deadline

UCAS deadline for 2026 entry

Campus

  • Southwark Campus, United Kingdom

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Academic

You will need to hold a High School Diploma with a GPA ranging from 2.5-2.8 (on a 4.0 scale)

English language

Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing Service): Undergraduate level required=6.0 (with no component below 5.5); Postgraduate level required (for 'MSc with Internshi' requirements, please see below)=6.5 (with no component below 5.5), subject to course. Check course entries in our Course Finder for specific information. | TOEFL iBT: Undergraduate level required=Overall score: 80 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Writing: 17 Speaking: 20; Postgraduate level required (for 'MSc with Internshi' requirements, please see below)=Overall score: 90 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Writing: 17 Speaking: 20 | Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): Undergraduate level required=Overall score: 59 (minimum score required in each skill area is 59); Postgraduate level required (for 'MSc with Internshi' requirements, please see below)=Overall score: 60 ( minimum score required in each skill area is 59) | Cambridge English: First Advanced Proficiency: Undergraduate level required=Overall score: 169 (with no score below 162); Postgraduate level required (for 'MSc with Internshi' requirements, please see below)=Overall score: 180 (with no score below 162) | LanguageCert SELT or International…

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Scholarships at London South Bank University

6 for this level
  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
  • Sports Scholarships
  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
  • The Global Success Scholarship
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TuitionGBP 11,600
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Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 31,282

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