Engineering, Science and the Built Environment (ESBE) Undergraduate Prospectus 2010
BEng (Hons)
Location Location
Southwark Southwark
BSc (Hons)
Building Services Engineering
Duration Duration
Building Services Engineering
3 years (full-time) 3 years (full-time)
4 years (full-time, sandwich) 4 years (part-time)
4 years (part-time)
Start date
Start date September
September
Simple timetable information
Simple timetable information Part-time: 1 day per week
Engineering, Science and the Built Envir Engineering, Science and the Built Envir
Course description Systems and Distribution and other.
Part-time: 1 day a week including evening classes
Course description Progression routes to further study
LSBU, through its predecessor A specialisation option is offered at
How to apply
The course aims to produce building The BSc Building Services Engineering
How to apply Full-time: via UCAS
institutions, has over 60 years expertise Level Three between a mechanical
Full-time: via UCAS Part-time: direct to LSBU
services engineers educated to BSc level course progresses seamlessly onto the
in running Building Services Engineering and an electrical route.
Part-time: direct to LSBU
and well-equipped to enter the industry BSc (Hons) course in Building Services
courses and it produces around
UCAS code
in areas such as design and build, Engineering. The BSc fully meets the
UCAS code Full-time: K241
50% of graduates in the industry. Design projects are used to produce
Full-time and full-time sandwich: K2J9
consultancy and facilities management. academic requirements of associate
a simulated work environment
LSBU code
The qualification meets the needs of grade membership of CIBSE and the
Our BEng (Hons) course is designed where the taught material is applied.
LSBU code Part-time: 628
higher technician status and meets IoE, which in turn can lead to IEng
Part-time: 2090
to equip you with the technical, Computer modelling techniques are
onment
Course contact
the academic requirements for IEng registration. Students may wish, subject
onment
management and communication taught and used in the design projects
Course contact Harry Lawner
registration. to meeting certain criteria, to switch
skills needed to be an effective leader where optimisation techniques are
Kika Yiakoumetti lawnerh@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 6132

(ESBE)
their studies to the BEng BSE route.
yiakouk@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 7657

(ESBE)
of teams involved in the design investigated.
Typical offer
A wide range of building services
of building services and energy
Typical offer 120 UCAS Tariff points
are included, both mechanical and Professional contacts/industry links
conservation in buildings. UK buildings The BEng (Hons) course combined with
220 UCAS Tariff points (160 points in numerate
electrical, and the theme of energy The course is accredited by the
subjects) Course units
are currently responsible for about a further postgraduate study, such as an
Year 1
conservation and environmental impact Chartered Institution of Building Services
50% of the country’s total energy MSc, offers an accredited route towards
Course units – Engineering Systems
is present throughout. The study of Engineers (CISBE) and the Institute of
consumption and CO2 emissions. chartered engineer status.
Level 1 – Computer Applications for Engineers
energy is expanded considerably above Energy (IoE).
– Mathematical Techniques for Engineers – Engineering Mathematics
Energy conservation and sustainability
– Thermofluids – Engineering Science
that at HND level, and management
therefore form an increasingly important Career opportunities
– Thermal Environment – Professional Skills
studies are enhanced to meet the Additional notes
theme in our courses. The employment record of LSBU’s
– Heating Ventilation and Water systems – Design Applications
requirements of professional bodies. The building services, sustainability
– Electrical Principles – Manufacturing Technology
Building Services Engineering graduates
– Design Applications Year 2
In keeping with the needs of modern and acoustics subject area has grown
Close links are maintained with industry is excellent. Graduates may enter the
– Manufacturing Technology – Thermofluids
engineering practice, management and organically from the National College
to ensure that our course is up to date building services industry in areas
– Professional Skills – Engineering Mathematics
communication skills are given high of Heating and Ventilating Engineers,
Level 2 – Thermal Environment
with the needs in industry. such as design and build, contracting,
– Engineering Mathematical Methods – Heating Ventilations and Water Services
priority throughout the course. established on this site by the
consultancy, energy management and
– Thermofluids – Electrical Principles
Government, in the 1950s, as a centre
The course consists of 24 units of facilities management. With the recent
– Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems – Electrical Principles 2 or Thermofluids
Career opportunities of excellence. We have one of the
– Electrical Services for Buildings Year 3
study delivered over three levels. European directive on energy savings,
– Control Systems and Instrumentation – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
The employment record of BSc largest dedicated teaching teams for this
The Level One units provide the brought about by the climate change,
– Acoustics and Lighting – Electrical Services for Buildings
Building Services Engineering students subject area anywhere in the world and
fundamental scientific principles that the demand outstrips the supply in
– Design Applications – Design Applications
is excellent. Students are employed we strive to remain at the forefront of
– Principles of Management for Engineers – Energy Management
support the mechanical and electrical qualified building services engineers.
Level 3 – Acoustics and Lighting
or gain employment in the design research and teaching.
building services and also provide an
– Energy Resources – Control Systems and Instrumentation
and construction, and consulting
introduction to the basic heating and Progression routes
– Major Project (2 units) Year 4
engineering sectors of the BSE industry For full entry requirements see pages
– Design Applications – Principles of Management for Engineers
ventilation systems. Level Two units to postgraduate study
– Project Management for Beginners – Energy Resources
as well as in Maintenance and Facilities 252 to 253.
provide more in-depth study of the The course may lead to further
Plus 1 of the following 2 option routes – Energy Systems
Management. Major project such as the
systems used in building services such postgraduate study at LSBU such as
Mechanical Services option – Major Project (double unit)
2012 Olympics, and the raised focus on
– Applied Heat and Mass Transfer (the sequence of delivery is slightly modified
as air conditioning, refrigeration and the MSc/PgDip in Sustainable Energy
– Dynamic Thermal Performance for full-time students who complete the course
the environment and sustainability, can
electrical services, their operation and Systems, MSc/PgDip in Environmental
– Energy Systems in 3 years)
only result in an increased demand for
control. At Level Three emphasis is given and Architectural Acoustics or to PhD
Electrical Services option
those studying this subject.
– Power Systems and Design
on sustainability with units covering the Research Studies.
– Electrical Systems and Distribution
topics of dynamic thermal performance
– Lighting
of buildings, energy resources, For full entry requirements see pages
combined Heat and power, wind power 252 to 253.
generation and other, Lighting, Electrical
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