Extended Degree Programme BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Dream careers can be built

If you’re a mature student looking to progress your career, or don’t satisfy the requirements for entry onto a degree course; this preparation year is for you. This isn’t a freestanding degree. Think of it as the first year in a four-year period of studying that will lead you to a degree linked to one of the built environment professions: architecture, surveying and construction management. The experience you gain during the year, and your discussions with tutors, will help you choose the degree best suited to your interests and abilities.

Why study Built Environment at LSBU?

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High earning potential - our Architecture, Building and Planning graduates have a median graduate salary of £37,200 - the second highest graduate salary for this subject area in the UK (2023 LEO Data).

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Our subject-specific facilities include a Building Information Modelling (BIM Centre).

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History: we’ve been educating building professionals for over 100 years – and have strong industry connections.

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Flexible study: Study full-time or part-time one day a week.

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Specialist staff with great industry contacts.

Entry Level Requirements

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Employability Service

At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:

• Free employability workshop and events for student all year round, more details can be found on our event section.
• Online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
• LSBU Careers Hub offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and support, guidance on future careers, as well as loads of career resources, connecting you with employers, exciting events, 1-1 support and relevant workshops.

Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.

This year is your launch pad to further study with us. Complete it successfully and you can choose from a number of courses – take a look to see where the next few years could take you:

• BA (Hons) Architecture (RIBA Part 1)
• BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology
• BSc (Hons) Construction Management
• BSc (Hons) Commercial Management (Quantity Surveying)
• BSc (Hons) Building Surveying (with HNC Construction).

Take a look at some potential careers, including building surveyor / architect / quantity surveyor / project manager, on Prospects.

London South Bank University has a long history of educating professionals for the building-related industries. With roots in London Council School of Building (1904), Brixton School of Building (1940) we have been offering training for this sector for over 100 years.

Our current students and alumni hold key positions in their organisation, often as senior managers and business owners.