
Building Services Engineering - FdEng
London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
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.
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Key highlights
- Part accredited by CIBSE and the Energy Institute
- Covers mechanical and electrical systems, energy conservation and environmental impact
- Develops management and communication skills alongside technical engineering knowledge
- Support finding work placements or internships in the building industry
- Access to one of London's best laboratory-workshop complexes
- Part-time study available one day a week
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — UK Qualifications International Qualifications 64 UCAS tariff points , including Maths or Physical Sciences.
- GCSE: C or above — to include Mathematics
Scholarships
LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship
£5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000Sports 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 £5,000The 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 £5,000The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award
£2,000 for each academic year.
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Building services engineer
- Building services technician
- Mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineer
- Energy engineer
- Facilities manager
- HVAC engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £6,526 per year | International: £11,600 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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