Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Science

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

Maximise your chances of securing pupillage by building your legal knowledge and skills side by side. You'll embed your understanding through regular application of your knowledge to scenarios you are likely to experience when advising clients or in court.
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By undertaking and successfully completing the UWE Bristol Bar Training Course (BTC), you will develop, and be able to demonstrate, the competencies required to be called to the Bar, as set out by the Bar Standards Board (BSB).

Why study the Bar Training Course?
The BTC provides the foundation to your career as a barrister. Part of the vocational component of training for the Bar of England and Wales, it covers the advocacy skills, and detailed knowledge of the law, required to be able to confidently work with clients and present legal cases in court.

Why UWE Bristol?

• Choosing to undertake your BTC (Combined) at UWE Bristol offers you the assurance of studying with a well-established education provider.
• Taught by highly experienced tutors, who are all qualified barristers or solicitors, you will benefit from substantial face-to-face teaching, feedback and formative assessments, to embed your learning, hone your skills and give you the strongest foundation for your legal career.
• Opting to study this course means that the knowledge and skills elements of your training will be taught together, in a way that is most reflective of life in Chambers, with both parts taught face to face to maximize your potential to succeed.
• We place a strong emphasis on personal and academic support, giving you regular contact with your personal tutor at all stages, to support you with the rigorous demands of the course, alongside access to extensive university-wide resources.
• Our well-established links to the local and national Chambers and Bar also open the door to significant career-enhancing opportunities, such as competitions, mock pupillage interviews, career talks, guest lectures and pro bono work, all designed to help you gain maximum value from your training.

Where can it take me?

• The BTC prepares you for a successful career as a barrister, giving you the necessary skills, knowledge and network to maximize your chances of securing pupillage.
• Many of our graduates go on to work as barristers, while others take this sought-after qualification into careers as legal associates, managers or legal advisers, or into other sectors.

We're one of the only universities in the UK to offer direct access to real-time global financial data in our cutting-edge Bloomberg trading room

Why study banking and finance?

• The UK has one of the largest and most competitive financial sectors in the world, offering diverse career opportunities, attractive salaries and scope to work overseas.

Why study our course?

• BSc(Hons) Banking and Finance is contemporary and broad-based, combining a foundation in economics with specialist banking and finance modules.
• This course will equip you with a unique critical understanding of today's financialised global economic system. It also covers principles and practice of modern banking, ethics and regulation.
• Explore tax and investment planning, credit, portfolio and risk management and other practical issues from an international perspective.
• Study research methodologies from both economic and finance perspectives and explore new regulations created in the wake of the financial crisis. Develop technical and critical thinking skills in a supportive and nurturing environment.
• Learn to answer questions such as: what are the implications of an increasingly complex and globalised financial system? Does finance make the economy more or less stable? Have the lessons of the 2008 financial crisis been learned?
• Guest speakers, recent case studies and placement opportunities give you access to real business environments and give you a competitive edge in the job market.
• Training in our modern facilities will give you real-world insight and unrivalled practical experience.

Where can it take me?

• Banking and Finance at UWE Bristol is designed to meet employers' needs. Our emphasis on skills development and employability gives you a competitive edge in the jobs market.
• You could go on to become a successful banker, accountant, or financial planner and analyst.
• Our graduates have roles with Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC, investment banks (for example, Arbuthnot Latham), GE Asset Management and Handelsbanken.

This is our largest postgraduate course in terms of student numbers, with over 80 students signing up every year. Whatever your background or UG degree subject area, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully perform a management role in a global context.

All organisations need effective leadership, and managers who can demonstrate an awareness of global business issues alongside this will always be sought after by employers. This one-year, full-time MSc in International Management will give you the expertise, knowledge and skills that are required to perform a managerial role in an international organisation.

Whether this is a career change or career enhancement, the course will lift you above other candidates in the jobs market and equip you to go into a wide range of positions, not just nationally but on a global scale.

This course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) and the Royal Geographical Society (RGS). Sandwich students can apply to spend a year studying at an international partner institution.

Why study geography?

• As environmental challenges like climate change, ecosystem endangerment, and energy availability worsen, those in government, science and industry are looking for new ways to manage them.
• Developing your skills and knowledge in this field will help you become part of this growing industry. You'll also gain analytical and communication skills sought by employers across a wide range of industries.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BSc(Hons) Geography equips you with a solid understanding of the science behind the main environmental challenges faced by human society.
• Learn about the different ways natural environments can be managed. Develop valuable skills in surveying, mapping, environmental assessment, geographical statistics and computer-based spatial analysis.
• Tailor the course to your interests, with options including climate change, tectonics, river and coastal dynamics, hazard management, ecosystem conservation, and global resource management.
• Apply theories in our well-equipped laboratories and work towards assessments based on real-world issues. Broaden your experience through field trips and develop vital professional skills on a work placement in your area of expertise.
• Accredited by both the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) and the Royal Geographical Society (RGS),this course provides you with the tools to succeed in your future career.

Where can it take me?

• Studying geography can lead to a range of careers. Choose from opportunities in environmental consultancy, conservation and government, as well as finance, education and research.
• Past students have gone onto work for a wide range of employers including the Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Ecotricty, Skanska, Ministry of Defence, UK Hydrographic Office, Natural Resource Wales, Atkins, NHS, Santander, and Natural England.

Develop your digital marketing expertise through industry connections, expert tuition and the latest technology.

Why study MSc Digital Marketing?
The digital marketing sector is booming. More time and money is being invested in digital marketing than ever before, and experienced specialists are in high demand. It's a creative and fast-moving field offering plenty of opportunities for versatile, proactive professionals.

Why UWE Bristol?

• This course is designed for individuals who are ready to build on their existing marketing background by delving into digital.
• You'll gain an extensive understanding of digital channels, including websites, social media, search engines and direct online marketing. Explore the ethics of data handling, and discover how to make your communications work harder through in-depth analytics.
• With expert tuition and the chance to network with industry leaders, you'll graduate with the knowledge, skills and contacts you need to make new headway in your marketing career.
• In this video you'll hear from industry experts on the benefits of studying the MSC Digital Marketing at UWE Bristol.

Where can it take me?

• Marketing is a key constituent of business, and the skills gap in digital expertise means you'll find opportunities across a range of sectors.
• As a digital marketing graduate you could manage and advise on campaigns in-house or through an agency. This might be as a generalist working across all channels, or as a specialist in advertising, SEO, analytics, sales or social media.

As career opportunities in transport engineering and planning continue to grow, this course's excellent reputation gives you a competitive edge. Learn from industry experts at the forefront of research, enjoy our strong industry links and gain valuable experience through outstanding work-placements

This course is an excellent route to a wide range of career opportunities. Estimating transport needs, providing systems and infrastructure to meet those needs, and addressing the impacts of transport on society and the environment, all require the understanding and skills this course offers.

The module content draws on our strong industry links, our research and our local and national project-based work.

MSc Transport Engineering and Planning is run by UWE Bristol's Centre for Transport and Society. All the teaching staff are engaged in research and consultancy, and often advise national and local government.

This course is ideal if you wish to develop your understanding and skills in managing projects for construction professionals in either practice or client organisations.
In today's ever-changing market, construction professionals need the knowledge and skills available through postgraduate study more than ever. Successful project managers need to be able to think, lead and act in an uncertain and dynamic business environment, have access to the latest information, understand the appropriate techniques and systems, and have the expertise to apply these to market needs and business opportunities.

The MSc Construction Project Management is designed specifically to enhance your understanding of managing projects, and to support construction professionals in practice and client organisations. It is aimed at architects, surveyors, services engineers, civil engineers, construction managers, and existing project managers who wish to formalise their training on the client and supply side.

International students
If you're one of our many international students, you'll have opportunities to incorporate material and examples from your home country into your studies, especially in the dissertation. We also visit construction project sites in the UK, so you can compare practices here with those in your home country. This enriches your overall learning, and ours.

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 recognised 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.

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.

We're one of the only Universities in the UK to offer direct access to real-time global financial data in our cutting-edge Bloomberg trading room

Why study banking and finance?

• The UK has one of the largest and most competitive financial sectors in the world, offering diverse career opportunities, attractive salaries and scope to work overseas.

Why study our course?

• BSc(Hons) Banking and Finance is contemporary and broad-based, combining a foundation in economics with specialist banking and finance modules.
• This course will equip you with a unique critical understanding of today's financialised global economic system. It also covers principles and practice of modern banking, ethics and regulation.
• Explore tax and investment planning, credit, portfolio and risk management and other practical issues from an international perspective.
• Study research methodologies from both economic and finance perspectives and explore new regulations created in the wake of the financial crisis. Develop technical and critical thinking skills in a supportive and nurturing environment.
• Learn to answer questions such as: what are the implications of an increasingly complex and globalised financial system? Does finance make the economy more or less stable? Have the lessons of the 2008 financial crisis been learned?
• Guest speakers, recent case studies and placement opportunities give you access to real business environments and give you a competitive edge in the job market.
• Training in our modern facilities will give you real-world insight and unrivalled practical experience.

Where can it take me?

• Banking and Finance at UWE Bristol is designed to meet employers' needs. Our emphasis on skills development and employability gives you a competitive edge in the jobs market.
• You could go on to become a successful banker, accountant, or financial planner and analyst.
• Our graduates have roles with Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC, investment banks (for example, Arbuthnot Latham), GE Asset Management and Handelsbanken.