Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Creative Music Technology

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

This course was designed with input from regional aerospace partners to give you the industry relevant skills needed to become a technical specialist.

Why study aerospace engineering?

Engineering is where creative thinkers become world changers. An aerospace engineering degree will challenge you to ask questions, take risks and explore new perspectives. You'll turn ideas into reality as you apply the principles of science and technology to the research, design, manufacture and certification of current and future aerospace vehicles.

If you're fascinated by the history, technology and progress of aircraft and spacecraft, we'll take your passion and transform it into career-shaping skill and experience.

Why UWE Bristol?

• MEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies has been designed in response to an increasing demand for qualified aerospace engineers and withinput from regional aerospace partners to give you the industry relevant skills and graduate attributes needed to become the technical specialists and leaders of tomorrow within the aerospace industry.
• This course equips you with industry knowledge, as well as an in-depth understanding of the aerospace design and build process.
• Study materials and manufacturing, stress and dynamics, energy and thermodynamics and Engineering mathematics and Introduction to Aeronautics to gain a solid grounding in aerospace engineering principles in your first year. Specialise in your second year through the Systems, Design and Manufacturing pathways.
• You'll be taught in our new state-of-the-art School of Engineering designed to revolutionise 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.
• Get an inside track on the industry through regular factory tours and professional briefings from leading aerospace organisations. Work on placements in areas such as design, systems and manufacturing and build up valuable experience and professional skills.
• Graduate ready to take up your place within the exciting, fast-paced aerospace industry.

Where can it take me?

• As a graduate, you'll be set for a career in the aerospace industry.
• Job opportunities range from working on the design and manufacture of civil and military aircraft, to working with helicopters and jet engines

Get involved in projects and activities with our partners Macmillan Cancer Care, Glastonbury Festival and our Exhibition and Conference Centre.

Why study business and events management?

• The event industry has seen significant growth and is now worth £42.3 billion in the UK alone. It offers diverse and exciting career opportunities around the world.
• Events play an important role in economic development and social well-being, and can help achieve other business objectives like community cohesion.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BA(Hons) Business and Events Management brings together UWE Bristol's recognized expertise in event studies and business management. It's ideal whether you want to specialise in the business of events, or events in business.
• Study the main disciplines and operational areas of business alongside specialist modules on event management functions, processes and values. Plan events from inception through to closure and evaluation. Explore areas of the industry including concerts and festivals, conferences and meetings, sporting events, weddings and celebrations.
• Bristol is a natural place to study events, with a thriving visitor economy and many businesses involved in event and festival management. Engaging with the local area is an integral part of the learning, teaching and assessment programme.
• Event organisations, suppliers and venues provide guest talks, placements, voluntary work and internships. An optional placement year allows you to build contacts and experience, and you'll get a taste of running your own event in a collaborative project in your final year.

Where can it take me?

• Career options are diverse and include event project manager, contracts manager, event marketing manager and event experience officer. Some graduates use their business and management skills to start their own events businesses.
• The solid grounding in business and management ensures you have a broad range of career paths to choose from, and a skillset relevant to many other careers.

Stand out to employers by gaining professional experience through pro bono volunteering and developing your skills through creative assessments.

Why study law?

• Law is an incredibly varied subject that affects every aspect of human life, right down to the air we breathe.
• It affects our relationships with each other, the state and other countries. It affects our education, employment, travel, property, health and human rights.
• The law industry is competitive and changes in line with social needs. A law degree offers diverse career pathways and a skillset to help you succeed in almost any career.

Why UWE Bristol?

• LLB(Hons) Law is a practical and contemporary degree, recognised by employers and delivered by leading experts in one of the largest law schools in the country.
• If you choose a legal career when you graduate, you'll have a solid grounding in law and enough experience from placements and pro bono work to ensure you succeed in your legal training.
• Our students value the range of optional modules and opportunity to specialise according to their interests in the second and third year.
• Research informs teaching at every level and you'll develop core legal knowledge in subjects spanning commercial law, criminal justice, environmental law, human rights and family law.
• You'll gain valuable insight and vital skills during this course. Mooting competitions, guest speakers, field trips, Pro Bono work, placements, and a practical Law in Action module let you explore cases and build your network.
• You'll have regular opportunities to practice legal submissionsin our modern mock courtrooms, while law simulations allow you to test your case working abilities.

Where can it take me?

• This is a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD), which provides you with the core legal knowledge to progress to the LLM Advanced Legal Practice (LPC LLM) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) to train as a solicitor or barrister.
• You could start your legal career immediately, or pursue a different career pathway entirely. Law graduates' broad skillset makes them very attractive to employers.
• Our students have secured roles in law firms, chambers, city councils, banks, estate agents, higher education, accountancy, Citizens Advice and the Crown Prosecution Service.

Make a difference to wildlife conservation on this specially designed integrated master's, run in partnership with Bristol Zoo.

Why study wildlife ecology and conservation?

• Conserving biodiversity and avoiding the mass extinction of species are huge global challenges.
• Understanding global biodiversity, and the effects of habitat loss and climate change, is crucial in helping us find new and better ways to conserve wildlife both in the UK and around the world.
• The skills, scientific knowledge and research experience you'll gain will put you in an unrivalled position for securing work in this field.

Why UWE Bristol?

• MSci Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science is a five-year (six with placement year) course that explores wildlife conservation issues at local, national and global levels. Created in partnership with Bristol Zoo Gardens, it gives you unique access to the zoo's facilities and expertise.
• Mixing theory with practice, along with opportunities to conduct your own original research, you'll delve into the relationship between wildlife and society, and the impact of human activities on the living world.
• Hone your professional skills in natural habitats close to Bristol, including the Severn Estuary, the Cotswolds woodlands and grasslands, the Somerset Levels and Avon Gorge.
• Tap into our many links with local conservation organisations, and go on placements, volunteering, field-based work and residential trips in the UK and overseas.
• Choose our sandwich course option to spend your third year on a work placement in this country, Europe or further afield, applying your knowledge to topical conservation issues.
• Carry out your own extended research project, working within a UWE-based research team, industry, government or an NGO. Gain master's-level research-skills, including project management, science communication and outreach skills. 
• Get first-hand experience of practical tools for wildlife conservation such as eDNA, measuring environmental radiation, using UAVs (drones), and other advanced survey techniques.
• Explore the steps that can be taken to alleviate biodiversity decline, and get the strong foundation you need for a career in ecological research or conservation.

Where can it take me?

• This course is for people who are passionate about wildlife conservation and want to make a difference through sound science and research.
• You could work in national and international wildlife conservation, conservation consultancy, media and wildlife film-making, wildlife and enterprise, or conservation education.
• You'll also be well prepared for a career in research or a PhD.
• Longer term, you could work as a lecturer, industry, NGO, government or senior consultancy scientist, science communicator or conservation specialist advisor.

Accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), this course will enable you to become proficient in advanced mathematical and statistical concepts, and to explore their real-world applications.

Why study mathematics?

• Mathematics is at the root of many of humanity's proudest achievements. It supports innovation and progress in science, engineering, technology, finance and economics.
• For some mathematicians, solving a complex problem is a goal in itself. But Mathematics is also a practical subject that has many real-life applications.
• We use mathematics to model and predict outcomes, from community health to the length of queues in communication networks. And because of the increasing availability and potential of large data sets, graduate mathematicians are in high demand across a variety of industries.

Why UWE Bristol?

• Develop a strong foundation in advanced mathematical and statistical concepts and methods. Apply these to assess and to solve scheduling, decision-making, simulation and modelling problems across industry, finance and healthcare.
• Specialize your program by choosing from optional subjects, including mathematical statistics, education practice, and coding theory.
• Draw inspiration from a teaching team who love their subject. Our lecturers represent a range of backgrounds and experiences, and they use a variety of teaching styles to bring your learning to life.
• Learn to process and evaluate data using industry-standard mathematical and statistical software in our well-equipped computer labs.
• Attend regular presentations from visiting professionals to inform your career choices and industry knowledge. You can take modules involving work-based learning in a school environment to see if teaching is right for you, or gain valuable experience on a placement year.
• BSc(Hons) Mathematics is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA).

Where can it take me?

• When you graduate, a broad range of careers and postgraduate study will be available to you. Destinations include scientific research, business and finance, the civil service, management and teaching.
• Past graduates have found work with the Office for Students, Amazon, the Office for National Statistics, Bank of Ireland and the Ministry of Defence.
• Read how the teaching and peer support Bhavin received during his course has given him the foundation for a rewarding career.

Study wildlife from a scientific perspective on this specially-developed degree, created in partnership with Bristol Zoo.

Why study wildlife ecology and conservation?

• Conserving biodiversity, and avoiding the mass extinction of species, are huge global challenges.
• We need ecologists who can use their skills and scientific knowledge to help tackle these issues, and explore new and novel approaches to conserving wildlife.
• By looking at the nature of global biodiversity, and the effects of habitat loss and climate change, you can equip yourself with the knowledge and tools you need to make a difference in this field.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BSc(Hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science explore wildlife conservation issues at local, national and global levels. Created in partnership with Bristol Zoo Gardens, it gives you unique access to the zoo's facilities and expertise.
• Mixing theory with practice, you'll delve into the relationship between wildlife and society, and consider the impact of human activities on the living world.
• Deepen your knowledge of conservation by carrying out work in natural habitats close to Bristol, including the Severn Estuary, the Cotswolds woodlands and grasslands, the Somerset Levels and Avon Gorge.
• Tap into our many links with local conservation organizations, and go on placements, volunteering and where possible, field-based work and residential trips in the UK and overseas.
• Choose our sandwich course option to spend your third year on a work placement in this country, Europe or further afield, applying your knowledge to topical conservation issues.
• Explore the steps that can be taken to alleviate biodiversity decline, and get the strong foundation you need for a career in conservation.

Where can it take me?

• You'll be well prepared to go into a wide range of jobs. You could work in national and international wildlife conservation, conservation consultancy, media and wildlife film-making, wildlife and enterprise, or wildlife conservation research.
• As a science graduate, your skills will be highly valued, and you could go into a range of non-science graduate positions.

 A professionally orientated award, accredited and the curriculum validated by the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA). We have strong links with Public Health directors in the region, who regularly sponsor their employees to undertake this programme.

Public health refers to all organised measures, public and private, to prevent disease, promote and improve health, prolong life and tackle the root causes of ill-health across the diverse populations and environments of the world. Its activities aim to reduce health inequalities by seeking to provide conditions for health improvement and development. The MSc Public Health programme at UWE Bristol is structured around an interdisciplinary curriculum that draws upon social, human, behavioural, environmental and natural science disciplines.

This course is suited to individuals already working or considering working in the areas of public health, health promotion, community development, primary care or health protection. It is also very relevant to those working in public, voluntary, independent and NGO sector organisations, spanning healthcare, social care, local government, education, planning and regeneration, international development, human rights, social justice, and the range of health-related voluntary and community agencies and providers.

Study in the UK's aerospace hub on a course developed with some of the biggest names in engineering

Why study aerospace engineering?

• Engineering is where creative thinkers become world changers. An aerospace engineering degree will challenge you to ask questions, take risks and explore new perspectives. You'll turn ideas into reality as you apply the principles of science and technology to the research, design, manufacture and certification of current and future aerospace vehicles.
• If you're fascinated by the history, technology and progress of aircraft and spacecraft, we'll take your passion and transform it into career-shaping skill and experience.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering has been designed in response to an increasing demand for qualified aerospace engineers. Developed with input from regional aerospace partners, it will to give you the industry-relevant skills and attributes you need to become a technical specialist and future leader within the aerospace industry.
• This course equips you with industry knowledge and an in-depth understanding of the aerospace design and build process. Study materials and manufacturing, stress and dynamics, energy and thermodynamics to gain a solid grounding in aerospace engineering principles. In your second year, you'll have the opportunity to specialise through the Systems, Design and Manufacturing pathways.
• 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.
• Get an inside track on the industry through regular factory tours and professional briefings from leading aerospace organisations, and work on placements to build up valuable experience and professional skills.
• Graduate ready to take up your place within the exciting, fast-paced aerospace industry.

Where can it take me?

• As a graduate, you'll be set for a career in the aerospace industry.
• Job opportunities range from working on the design and manufacture of civil and military aircraft, to working with helicopters and jet engines.

Turn your IT, ICT or Computing Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification into an honours degree on this one-year course.

Why study information technology?

• Information technology (IT) is integral to our lives. It supports scientific breakthroughs, makes organisations more effective and whole sectors of our economy depend on it.
• All this requires professionals with a solid understanding of technology and the environment organisations operate in.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BSc(Hons) Information Technology enables you to top up your IT, ICT or Computing Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification, to turn it into an honours degree.
• Develop vital professional skills in programming, security, the web, forensics and business.
• Apply what you learn to a computing project or information systems dissertation. Gain an inside track on the industry through presentations from visiting professionals.
• Build vital professional and personal skills and graduate ready to succeed in your career.

Where can it take me?

• Choose from a broad range of IT career, including systems analysis, database analysis, programming, software engineering, network administration, web administration and e-commerce.
• If you choose a business-based course of study, you'll have career options in business-oriented roles such as management consultancy and training.

Work either full or part-time towards Chartered Builder or Chartered Construction Manager status and develop valuable industry skills on collaborative projects.

Why study construction project management?
The urgent need to support economic development in the south west and the UK generally is increasing the number of large construction and infrastructure projects requiring development.

There is growing demand for professionals who understand the business aspects of running a company, building technology and the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) used in the project management of construction.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BSc(Hons) Construction Project Management is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). It's available for both full and part-time study, so you can work towards Chartered Builder or Chartered Construction Manager status if you're already working in the industry.
• Learn to effectively manage the construction process to meet client needs within external constraints. Study the principles of economics, business, law, building information modelling (BIM), building design and science, and construction technology and management.
• Apply your knowledge and skills to real-life scenarios in a work-based research project or dissertation on a specific topic of interest.
• Our construction partner employers provide industry knowledge, placements and recruitment advice to improve your employability on graduation. You'll get to work in teams across professional disciplines in a way that reflects industry practice.
• Discover new techniques and approaches on site visits and field trips. Test your skills on a placement, which may qualify as part of the professional development required to achieve Chartered status.

Where can it take me?
On graduation, you could work for UK or global construction organisations concerned with the management and business of developing and constructing buildings and other infrastructure.

You'll have opportunities to work in project management, quantity surveying, property development, facilities and asset management.

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