Overview
All research students are required to participate in a Key Skills Development programme aimed at developing transferable skills in addition to those employed in carrying out research. Training in research methods is available through frequent research seminars.
Key facts
When necessary the research student can follow, in part, relevant Masters courses available within the School and in particular units on research methodology. In some cases, research students are encouraged to follow other courses available within the University or externally aimed at improving their general expertise in their chosen areas.
Transferable skills
A research degree will equip you with many transferable skills. The self-discipline, the demand for clear analytical thinking, and the ability to turn criticism of others work into something constructive of your own, all constitute a unique training for almost any kind of career. The excitement and satisfaction of finding new facts, a new idea, or a new way of looking at something can be highly rewarding.
Attending conferences
Research students are often sponsored to attend national and international conferences and to meet leading scientists in their fields and to present their research findings. The progress of all research students is formally monitored by the University's Research Degree Committee.
Employability Service
We are University of the Year for Graduate Employment for the second year in a row - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, 2019.
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:
- An 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.
- Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.
Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Construction and project management
- Strategic management of property, facilities, and the built asset
- Economics of construction, property and housing
- Planning of the built asset and its environment
- Building information modelling, and IT in construction
- Managing People, risks, safety, and value
- Innovations, knowledge, and intangible assets
- Procurement and contracts
- Supply chains and networks
- Strategic IT in construction
- Managing data and its impact
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for a Research Degree programme at LSBU are usually expected to have a good honours degree (2:2 and above) and a relevant postgraduate qualification, preferably a merit at Master's level.
- Please also supply two academic references as part of your application. You will also be required to show proof of all of your qualifications.
- If English is not your first language you will be required to prove your competency in English, showing an IELTS score of at least 7.0 at postgraduate level. You will be invited to an interview with your potential supervisor, in person or by telephone, prior to an offer being made.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International (Non-residents): 34,131 AUD / year (approx. 18,200 GBP / year)
Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,733 AUD / year (approx. 5,190 GBP / year)
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,132-4,045 AUD / month