113.London South Bank University|伦敦南岸大学

London South Bank University is an inner-city university with more than 22,000 students, of whom 3000 are international students from more than 120 different countries. For more than 100 years, the institution has been providing a high quality education, with a strong emphasis on employment and careers, and firmly based on the needs of the economy of London.

Based in the centre of London and close to some of the best cultural, social and sports facilities, LSBU offers a rich and diverse student experience.

Academic strengths

The University is divided into the following faculties: the Faculty of Business, Computing and Information Management; the Faculty of Engineering, Science and the Built Environment; the Faculty of Health and Social Care; and the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science.

London South Bank has particular specialities in health, computing, engineering, applied science, architecture, construction and estate management, business studies, social sciences, arts and the humanities, as well as a programme of combined honours degrees.

Facilities

There are four major library collections in the University. In total there are more than 500,000 volumes and the University now subscribes to almost 3,000 current journals.

There are a number of IT installations around the University; the most central and the largest open access facility is the learning resources centre (LRC) on Borough Road, at the heart of the Southwark site.

The Sports Department and Athletic Union give students a choice of sporting clubs, programmes and facilities. Indoor sports facilities include a fitness suite with more than 40 exercise machines and a dedicated free weights training room. The University also has its own sports ground, which provides football, rugby and cricket pitches.

The University has 1400 bedrooms located across four student residences, all within a 10 minute walk of the Southwark campus. All the accommodation provided is in bedrooms, located within self-contained flats.

LOCATION

London South Bank University is situated in central London on the South Bank of the River Thames, near Waterloo Station and the Elephant and Castle. The whole South Bank area has undergone extensive development and could now be considered one of the most exciting areas of London. Covent Garden is only minutes away by bus, and the University is connected to the heart of the city by two tube lines (Northern and Bakerloo), which means students are a short ride away from the wealth of entertainment and cultural activities available in London. Mainline railways at Waterloo, London Bridge and Elephant Castle are also all within ten minutes walk.

The University s facilities are all located in one central area, giving the University a campus feel in the heart of London. The 4 University residences are also all within 10-15 minutes walk of the campus.

ACCOMMODATION

The University has 4 halls of residences, all within walking distance of the University. Accommodation is provided in the form of self-contained flats each accommodating between three to nine students. They are all self-catering and all rooms are single study bedrooms. There are no shared rooms or facilities for couples or families within the halls of residence. The flats are usually single sex but a small number may be mixed.

The University guarantees accommodation to international applicants who have firmly accepted an unconditional offer and who apply by August 1st.

A small number of flats are normally reserved for postgraduate and mature undergraduate students within the halls. Demand for these rooms is very high and they are allocated to students who meet the selection criteria on a first come first served basis so an early application is recommended.

FACILITIES

Sports

Recreation and sporting opportunities are very much part of student life at London South Bank. The Sports Department and Athletics Union give students a choice of sporting clubs, programmes and facilities. From international athletes to those who just like to keep fit and active, the University aims to offer something for everybody.

All the indoor sports facilities are based in the Sports Centre in the London Road building of the Southwark campus. The Centre has been recently rurbished and contains a fitness suite with over forty exercise machines. A dedicated free weights training room has recently been installed along with a Sports Injury Clinic. The Centre also houses a sports hall. The University has its own 21-acre sports ground based at Turney Road in Dulwich. This provides four football pitches, two rugby pitches and three cricket pitches.

Sports Centre membership is on sale throughout the year to give students affordable access to facilities and services, and students can choose to join for 1 month, 3 months or for the whole academic year.

Library

The University has library facilities at it s health campus in Essex as well as the main library at the Southwark campus. It is fully automated and linked to the University s networks and the world wide web. In total there are over half a million volumes at London South Bank and the University now subscribes to almost 3,000 current journals, a great percentage of which are electronic and accessible over the University networks.

Computer Facilities

The University s communications and IT provision is continuously being developed to support the use of computing and online communications by all members of the LSBU community inside and outside campuses. There are a number of IT installations around the University, the most central and the largest open access facility is the Learning Resources Centre on Borough Rd, at the heart of the Southwark site. Additionally, throughout the year the LRC team offers classes in basic IT skills for those who have not yet had the opportunity to gain much computing experience. Alongside the standard applications such as Microsoft Office, email and internet access, there are many subject-related applications available ranging from Sage to Phoenics.

STUDENT LIFE

Student life

The Athletic Union runs over thirty student sports clubs and teams ranging from traditional sports such as football and rugby to sub aqua and Tae Kwon Do. All the student clubs are run by elected student officers and offer students the chance to get involved and make new friends through sport. Many of the teams take part in weekly fixtures against other institutions through the British Universities Sports Association (BUSA) or South England Students Sports Association (SESSA) competitions.

London South Bank s Students Union, like other Unions across the country, acts as a service provider for all students enrolled at the University and performs the role of being a representative body. The SU organises many clubs and societies, ranging from Friends of the Earth and the Law Society to the Hellenic Society and the Irish Cultural Society. Facilities within the Union building include: 2 bars, shops and a travel and insurance service.

Student welfare

The University has a special student adviser for international students. If students have any problems during their time at London South Bank, they can get expert help and advice from our trained counsellor.

The Careers Centre has a Job Shop which offers assistance in finding well paid jobs that fit in with students academic commitments. The service includes CV checks and one-to-one guidance, and the website is updated daily with new vacancies.

Students with disabilities are supported by the Disabilities Support and Dyslexia Support Co-ordinators. The Disabilities Co-ordinator is responsible for developing, providing and publicising support and advice to students, their tutors and other university staff on all matters relating to practical, personal and additional needs arising from all disabilities except dyslexia. The Dyslexia Support Co-ordinator provides a broad range of support services for dyslexic students at the University including initial screening, diagnostic assessment rerral, one-to-one advice and guidance, and group work for learning support.

Anglican, Roman Catholic and Methodist chaplains are attached to the University. The chaplaincy offers confidential, non-judgmental, pastoral care to all students of the University. There is a prayer room for Muslim students.

FEES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

European students

Full time fees for the academic year 2006/07

Undergraduate: ??3000

Postgraduate except MBA: ??3,160 (minimum) MBA ??9,750

Undergraduate EU students can apply for assistance with the funding of their tuition fees.

International students

Full time fees for the academic year 2006/07: First degree:

classroom based ??7,600

laboratory based ??7,800

Masters/MPhil/PgDip/PhD: ??8,000 (minimum)

MBA (includes residential fee): ??9,750

Some fees are different for individual courses.

If English is not a student s first language, they will be expected to have attained a certain level, usually through a recognised English language qualification. The minimum requirement for undergraduate courses is IELTS ?? 6.0; TOEFL ?? 550 and Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C or above and CB TOEFL ?? 213. The minimum requirement for postgraduate courses is IELTS 6.5; TOEFL 580, CB TOEF 237 and Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C or above. Even if students have the minimum requirement, but feel they need further classes, the University offers free support classes to help students with study skills, grammar, business English and English for academic purposes.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The University is part of the Chevening Scholarship programme. Students can contact their local British Council Office for further details.