Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management and Economics (Top Up)

at University of the West of England - Bristol - Frenchay Campus United Kingdom

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), giving you valuable exemptions from professional exams, access to the CIM network and extra value for your CV.

Why study marketing?

• Consumers are confronted with thousands of brands every day. The challenge for businesses is to find ways to cut through the noise and stand out in a fast-moving global economy.
• Marketing is a vital component in any business, enabling brands to communicate the quality and usefulness of a product or service to potential and existing customers.
• It's a creative, competitive industry that offers diverse career paths across multiple sectors. Studying marketing gives you a skillset that will always be in demand.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BA(Hons) Marketing is written and delivered by industry experts and delivers a balance of academic rigour and practical learning.
• We connect with practitioners across the industry to ensure we keep teaching relevant and useful for our students.
• Study specialist marketing modules in the key areas of branding, global marketing, big data and digital marketing. Learn how to create a brand, undertake market research and respond to briefs.
• Develop your ability to communicate in a compelling way, understand consumers, and co-ordinate and manage projects from start to end in line with financial targets.
• The flexibility of the course allows you to hone your interests and skills, while valuable Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) accreditations increase employability.
• Be part of a lively community of students and research-active tutors in a city recognized as a leading marketing hub.
• Guest speakers from industry, placements and internships, competitions and case studies present regular opportunities to access industry and gain real-world insight.
• Employability is central to the course and ensures you graduate 'work ready', with the skills and experience to succeed in your career.

Where can it take me?

• Career options are as diverse as the course itself. Emphasis on skills development and real experience ensures you develop attributes valuable to any business.
• Go into roles within a marketing team for a brand or organization, such as brand or product manager, business analyst, campaign manager, customer relationship manager or digital marketer. Some graduates find careers in management and recruitment.
• Use your skills in the world of big business, or for charities, social enterprise or government. There are roles to suit all personality types whether you love to network, or prefer a more 'behind the scenes' role such as digital marketing analytics.
• Our students have secured placements and graduate roles with companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Intel, The Guardian, John Lewis, Disney, Coca Cola and the Rugby Football Union, as well a range of SMEs.

Explore crime from multiple angles, and arm yourself with the specialist knowledge and skills that will get you noticed by employers when you graduate.

Why study criminology?

• To tackle crime, we need to understand it why it happens, what people feel about it, and how it impacts on individuals and society.
• Exploring these issues from different angles is an essential part of discovering more effective deterrents and better forms of rehabilitation.
• Studying this subject will give you the knowledge and skills to play your part in that work whether you choose to move into the criminal justice system itself or a related field.

Why study at UWE Bristol?

• BA(Hons) Criminology teaches you about crime and the criminal justice system, drawing on sociology, law, psychology and philosophy, and applying theories, knowledge and research to real, contemporary issues.
• Work with inspirational practitioners and researchers to explore the different perspectives of victims, offenders, the criminal justice system and the cultural forces at play.
• Learn how to think critically, write reports, interpret data, formulate arguments, and make ethical judgements.
• You'll carry out your own research, hear from guest speakers, and take part in work-based learning through our links with organisations such as the Bristol Young Offenders Scheme, the Institute of Psychotherapy and the police.
• Activities such as volunteering, placements and internships will deepen your professional skills and knowledge further, to make you highly sought after when you graduate

Where can it take me?

• Criminology studies society in all its forms so it's the ideal platform for many careers.
• You could work in government, the police and prison services, the court services, the NHS, educational institutions or non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working with young offenders or victims of crime.
• You could also go into social welfare or the private sector, working in private security or law.

Explore human biology, ecology and molecular biology and tailor your degree to your own areas of interest.

Why study biological sciences?

• Exploring the diversity and complexity of living organisms and living systems helps us to understand life in all its forms.
• Biological scientists can make an important contribution to the welfare of people and the environment.
• It's a discipline that builds strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills providing a good springboard into many careers.

Why UWE Bristol?

• MSci Biological Sciences is about the application of biological science to the real world.
• This master's-level degree is an ideal platform if you're looking to pursue a research career, develop your communication and presentation skills, or simply delve deeper into the biological sciences.
• With a hands-on, practical approach to learning, you'll have lots of opportunities to build your skills in real-world situations.
• Study in our microbiology or genetics labs. Go on an expedition to Madagascar or a Cuban island. Learn about primate ecology at Bristol Zoo.
• Discover modern methods and technology, and explore life from the molecular level to the scale of ecosystems.
• With many opportunities to build essential practical experience, the course offers the chance to undertake placements, internships, fieldwork and residential trips in the UK and abroad.
• If you choose the sandwich course option, you can spend your third year on placement with a major employer in the pharmaceutical, healthcare or research sector in this country, Europe or further afield.
• Building on the strengths of our BSc, the fourth year of the course focuses on research and the research process. You'll apply your academic knowledge to contemporary issues, delve into the areas that most interest you, and expand your career horizons.

Where can it take me?

• After qualifying, you can go into graduate-level jobs in a diverse range of organisations.
• You could pursue careers in biological sciences, working in research and development in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and agrochemical sectors.
• You could also work in sales, marketing or education, study for a postgraduate qualification or pursue a research career.

Get industry-ready with this IMechE accredited degree that consistently achieves high graduate employment rates and can be studied on a day release basis.

Why study mechanical engineering?

• Engineers constantly ask questions and explore new ideas. They play an important role in developing the world around us - whether that's through the initial design and manufacture of products, or through their development, management or marketing. A degree in Mechanical Engineering will challenge you and transform the way you learn, giving you the opportunity to use your skills in any sector you wish.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BEng Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
• Develop your understanding of stress analysis, dynamics, heat transfer, mechatronics, materials and manufacture, and maths.
• You'll be taught in our new state-of-the-art School of Engineering designed to revolutionize the way engineering is taught. Featuring engine test cells, dedicated collaborative learning spaces and all of the latest high-tech equipment, it's purpose-built to support a wide range of engineering disciplines.
• Choose your modules in a way that allows you to specialize with your chosen career in mind. Gain an inside track on the profession through factory visits and professional briefings with industry-leading organizations across the UK.
• This course is developed alongside our partner employers to make sure you're industry-ready when you graduate. They also provide you with placement opportunities, as well as advice on CV-writing, interview techniques and industry issues.
• You'll share modules with aerospace and automotive engineering students in your first year. This means that you can transfer onto one of these courses if your focus changes.
• Depending on your second-year results, you may also be able to extend your studies by a year to graduate with an MEng in Mechanical Engineering.
• Join us in using the power of engineering to explore, take risks and find ways to change the world for the better.

Where can it take me?

• Mechanical engineers are sought after for traditional engineering jobs and the product development process. They are also highly regarded in the world of financial business.
• You'll also be in demand to help maximise usage of high capital plants and operations such as power stations, oil refineries and hospitals.

Study towards Chartered Surveyor status on a course with close employer links that gives you the flexibility to go into a wide range of careers.

Why study real estate?

• The world of real estate is exciting, fast-paced and rewarding.
• There will always be a market for property, so a role in the development, valuation or management of the built environment entails job security as well as earning potential. Most large organisations today have property management teams, while residential properties have increasingly diverse managerial arrangements.
• If the idea of a traditional desk-based job doesn't appeal, a career in real estate could offer you the variety and independence you're looking for.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BSc(Hons) Real Estate is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
• Learn about buying and selling, valuations, resolving landlord and tenant disputes, negotiating compensation and day-to-day management.
• Address sustainability issues and develop a site with students from different degrees in a way that reflects industry.
• Examine legal and economic forces and their impact on planning practice. Value property for different purposes and learn about property law. Explore commercial agency and the international environment for property management.
• Bristol is a sought-after location for new businesses, making it home to a thriving property market and a close-knit network of property professionals. We'll help you tap into that potential through our connections with real estate partner employers, including BNP Paribas, Capita Symonds and Savills. They'll share their insider knowledge and recruitment advice, and provide valuable work experience opportunities.
• Find out about different careers and approaches on site and field trips. Recent trips have involved reviewing the property market in Budapest, Prague and Germany, and exploring property investment in Dublin. You'll also have the opportunity to hone your skills on a placement, which may count as part of the professional development you need to achieve Chartered status. Graduate ready to begin an exciting career in the real estate industry.

What can I do with a real estate degree?

• After graduating, you can go into a range of careers across the public, private, residential and commercial sectors.
• Job opportunities are varied and include roles in property management, valuation, development, taxation, purchase, sales and disposal.

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), giving you valuable exemptions from professional exams, access to the CIM network and extra value for your CV.

Why study marketing?

• Consumers are confronted with thousands of brands every day. The challenge for businesses is to find ways to cut through the noise and stand out in a fast-moving global economy.
• Marketing is a vital component in any business, enabling brands to communicate the quality and usefulness of a product or service to potential and existing customers.
• It's a creative, competitive industry that offers diverse career paths across multiple sectors. Studying marketing gives you a skillset that will always be in demand.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BA(Hons) Marketing is written and delivered by industry experts and delivers a balance of academic rigour and practical learning.
• We connect with practitioners across the industry to ensure we keep teaching relevant and useful for our students.
• Study specialist marketing modules in the key areas of branding, global marketing, big data and digital marketing. Learn how to create a brand, undertake market research and respond to briefs.
• Develop your ability to communicate in a compelling way, understand consumers, and co-ordinate and manage projects from start to end in line with financial targets.
• The flexibility of the course allows you to hone your interests and skills, while valuable Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) accreditations increase employability.
• Be part of a lively community of students and research-active tutors in a city recognized as a leading marketing hub.
• Guest speakers from industry, placements and internships, competitions and case studies present regular opportunities to access industry and gain real-world insight.
• Employability is central to the course and ensures you graduate 'work ready', with the skills and experience to succeed in your career.

Where can it take me?

• Career options are as diverse as the course itself. Emphasis on skills development and real experience ensures you develop attributes valuable to any business.
• Go into roles within a marketing team for a brand or organization, such as brand or product manager, business analyst, campaign manager, customer relationship manager or digital marketer. Some graduates find careers in management and recruitment.
• Use your skills in the world of big business, or for charities, social enterprise or government. There are roles to suit all personality types whether you love to network, or prefer a more 'behind the scenes' role such as digital marketing analytics.
• Our students have secured placements and graduate roles with companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Intel, The Guardian, John Lewis, Disney, Coca Cola and the Rugby Football Union, as well a range of SMEs.

Developed by Tech Partnership and top graduate employers, this course will give you the practical, real-world skills you need to succeed in your career.

Why study software engineering for business?

• Computers are essential to our lives. We use them at work, to organise our social lives and to play games.
• They're also fundamental to services that keep society running smoothly such as hospitals, banks, governments and public transport.
• Software engineering is about building programs so these computers fulfil their purpose. With more jobs available than qualified graduates, job prospects for software engineers have never been better.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BSc(Hons) Software Engineering for Business was developed by Tech Partnership and top graduate employers.
• This course is accredited as Tech Industry Gold. It gives you the technical and business skills you need to succeed as a graduate.
• Discover how to build software from start to finish. Explore all the latest technologies including cloud computing, big data and cyber security. Learn how businesses manage large projects and plan, design and deliver new software on time and in budget.
• Gain the skills to collaborate, negotiate and communicate effectively with colleagues and customers. Lead teams and projects and discover how companies operate profitably.
• Software Engineering for Business combines traditional academic study with networking events, guest lectures, real-world projects and placement opportunities.
• Meeting potential employers early in your course gives you a head start in the race for graduate jobs.
• Find out how our relationship with Tech Partnership gave one student the opportunity to work-shadow the CIO of Telefónica UK.

Where can it take me?

• A successful graduate can expect a starting salary of £26,000 to £35,000 as a software developer or engineer, depending on the industry sector.
• You could become a computer programmer, technical architect, graphical user interface designer, sales analyst, web or mobile app developer, games developer or security analyst.

Get industry-ready on this accredited degree, which has high graduate employment rates and provides learning opportunities in the classroom, laboratory and in the field

Why study civil engineering?

• Civil engineers are creative problem solvers who tackle some of the world's biggest challenges.
• From the world's tallest buildings to resilient water supplies in developing countries, civil engineers work on the design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure.
• This puts them in a prime position to shape the world around us, and protect and enhance our environment through the sustainable use of resources.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering introduces you to the broad spectrum of civil and environmental engineering.
• Learn about structures and materials, soil mechanics, hydraulics, hydrology and risk management. Get involved with department research in transport, flooding, bridges and sustainability.
• Develop vital professional skills in management, creative skills in design and practical skills in surveying, geographical information systems (GIS) and computer-aided design (CAD).
• Apply what you've learned through projects based on real-world scenarios. Complete placements provided by our partner employers and get their advice on CV-writing and interview techniques.
• Gain an inside track on the profession through site visits and guest lecturers.

Where can it take me?

• This degree is your first step on the path to becoming an Incorporated Engineer. By completing a program of accredited further learning, you could also become a Chartered Engineer.
• See Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) for further information and details of Further Learning programs for CEng.
• Careers will be varied, with opportunities in the UK and overseas in areas such as structural design, water, power, road or railway infrastructure engineering, business planning and cost forecasting.

Build your professional portfolio by applying your problem solving and technical knowledge to real-world projects.

Why study digital media?

• Design principles and delivery technologies underpin how we make and interact with creative content in an increasingly ubiquitous digital world. This includes movies and music, print and broadcast, commerce and interactive entertainment.
• Digital media use is growing, ranging from screen-based systems and physical interaction to urban social networks and mobile commerce in the developing world.
• There's also a growing demand for content creators and professionals who understand the digital landscape.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BSc(Hons) Digital Media offers the chance to experience working with cutting edge technologies to create engaging digital experiences in a range of environments.
• It introduces you to design contexts and development opportunities in use and on the horizon for digital media.
• Learn the fundamentals of programming, web technologies and design and visualisation techniques. Explore rich media creation, multi-platform deployment, physical computing, testing and project management.
• Specialise in design and coding, web development, media production, games development and audio technology.
• Develop a strong grounding in industry standard processes, technologies and their application.
• Study the art and science of communication and develop an understanding of the ethical, commercial and legal environment the industry operates in.
• Enhance your professional skills and experience and build your portfolio by working on live briefs with local businesses. Get involved with student-run projects with guidance from professional software developers.
• Improve your industry knowledge and contacts through networking evenings with regional businesses and presentations from visiting professionals.
• Graduate ready to succeed in your career as a content creator and developer.

Where can it take me?

• Career opportunities range from roles in large corporations to smaller entrepreneurial start-ups.
• Working at all stages of content creation, your options will range from designer, developer, creative technologist, project management and client handling to information architecture and user experience design.

Gain a strong start to your professional career with accreditation from both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES).

Why study quantity surveying and commercial management?

• Managing finance and costs effectively is important throughout the building lifecycle, from inception to completion.
• As we build new developments and manage existing ones, demand increases for professionals with the knowledge and skills to manage this process.
• The building industry needs people with a good understanding of the commercial aspects of development and construction.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BSc(Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management is a degree that reflects the needs of modern industry.
• It's accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES), putting you on course for full membership.
• This course is also available on a part-time basis so you can boost your career prospects if you're already working in the industry.
• Develop your knowledge and a range of skills needed for quantity surveying and commercial management. Learn how to place these in a wider business context.
• Access industry knowledge, placements and recruitment advice from our construction partner employers.Work in teams with students from other professional disciplines in a way that reflects industry.
• Get free access to RICS events and workshops promoting best practice. Attend regular presentations from visiting professionals, academics and past students so you stay up-to-date with industry challenges.
• Learn about different careers and approaches on day and field trips. Gain valuable skills on your placement, which may count as part of the professional development you need to achieve Chartered status.
• Graduate ready to take advantage of new opportunities in the construction, civil engineering and property industries.

Where can it take me?

• On graduation, you can go into a choice of careers.
• These include professional quantity surveying, commercial management, project and facilities management, value and risk management and procurement management.