London South Bank University

PhD General Engineering

London South Bank University

Course overview

The PhD General Engineering at London South Bank University is for students who want to do advanced research in science and engineering. In this course, a university expert will guide and support you as you work on a research project in your chosen area. You will also join a community of other students and researchers at the university.

You can carry out your research in areas such as Advanced Materials, Big Data, Biomedical and Communications, Energy and the Environment, Intelligent Monitoring, or Robotics. This is a full-time programme, usually completed over three years, and is based on self-directed research rather than classroom learning.

The university’s School of Engineering has a strong research culture. In the Research Excellence Framework, 80% of LSBU’s General Engineering research was rated highly for its impact. Therefore, studying PhD General Engineering at London South Bank University offers the opportunity to make an original contribution to your field while receiving support from a dedicated team and fellow doctoral students.

Entry requirements

You will need to provide two academic references and show proof of all your qualifications as part of the application process.

Before an offer is made, you will be invited to an interview with your potential supervisor, either in person or by telephone.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants are expected to have at least a 2:1 honours degree from a recognised university.

English Proficiency:

  • International students whose first language is not English are to show proficiency in English by having an IELTS overall score of at least 6.5.
  • Equivalent tests are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • LSBU Loyalty Award

    20% discount on the tuition fee.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship

    £5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.

  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award

    The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Global Success Scholarship

    The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.

  • The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award

    Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year

    Up to £5,000

  • The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award

    £2,000 for each academic year.

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the PhD General Engineering from London South Bank University are well-qualified for employment in roles such as the following:

  • Electrical Engineer
  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Software Engineer
  • Research Engineer
  • Systems Engineer

Cost of study

For the 2025/2026 academic session, the tuition fee to study a PhD in General Engineering at London South Bank University is 17,600. Please note that fees are subject to an annual increase.

Admission

To apply for this course, you have to go through the university’s online application portal. For more information about this process, feel free to speak with any of our trained counsellors at AHZ.

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