PhD General Engineering

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.

London South Bank University (LSBU) is a public university in central London, in an area called Elephant and Castle. It started in 1892 as the Borough Polytechnic Institute and officially became a university in 1992 with the name it has today.

The main campus of London South Bank University (LSBU) is in Southwark, a central area of London. This means students are near important places like museums, theatres, and business centres. Because of this, it’s easier to explore the city and find job opportunities. LSBU also works with companies to help students get real work experience while studying.

LSBU is friendly and welcoming to students from many countries and cultures. The university teaches useful, hands-on skills that can help students get good jobs in different careers after they graduate.

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.

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.

London South Bank University (LSBU) provides several scholarship opportunities for international students pursuing postgraduate studies at the university. One of the main scholarships available is the Global Success Scholarship. This scholarship is open to all international students who accept their offer and pay the required deposit by the specified deadline. It is worth up to £4,000 towards the reduction in tuition fees.

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

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.