Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Mathematics (Sandwich Year)

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

We designed this well-respected, internationally recognised, RICS accredited course with our industry partners, CBRE and Lloyds Banking Group. It is recognised by the Investment Property Forum (IPF) and is a fast track to RICS membership.

The MSc Real Estate Finance and Investment concentrates on the financing and investment of property but also provides an overview of surveying and property issues. It leads to a career in surveying a well-respected profession with excellent earning potential and the opportunity to work anywhere in the world. This course gives graduates of a non-associated degree a set of transferable skills that make you highly sought after in the job market, and provides the core technical knowledge and skills required for Chartered RICS membership. As a student on this course, you will be able to gain free student membership of both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Investment Property Forum (IPF).

Study one of our highest-ranking degrees for graduate employment and play an important role helping organisations manage cyber-attacks and investigate digital evidence.

Why study cyber security and digital forensics?

• Cybercrime is on the increase and set to keep growing as technology becomes more widespread.
• High-level security breaches have led government, public services and corporations to dedicate more resources to computer security.
• Meanwhile, digital forensics is providing a wealth of material for law enforcement for the police and businesses.
• This has led the UK government to highlight an urgent need for skilled graduates in forensic computing.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BSc(Hons) Cyber Security and Digital Forensics is one of our highest-ranking degrees for graduate employment.
• Develop computer programming and database skills and expand your knowledge of computer networks, systems and the legal environment you'll operate in.
• Gain vital professional skills, such as using industry standard forensic and security tools. Build your industry network and knowledge at presentations from visiting professionals.
• Apply what you've learnt to practical projects, including investigating computer crimes and assessing the integrity of forensic data and computer security systems.
• High demand for your skills will enable you to choose a placement from a range of specialisms.

Where can it take me?

• Choose from careers in government and the private or public sector.
• Roles can be within forensics and security teams, legal practices or the police and related organisations.

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.

Study both subjects equally in your first year and then choose which you want to major in. Whichever direction you take, this dual degree will give you a strong grounding for lots of interesting careers.

Why study criminology with psychology?

• By studying crime, with the science of the mind, we can get a deeper understanding of how crime impacts individuals and society.
• Exploring people's attitudes, beliefs and behaviour by looking at the theories, policies, processes and relationships that influence them is a crucial part of helping us develop better forms of crime deterrent, support and rehabilitation.
• The knowledge base and skills these subjects give you will set you up strongly for many careers.

Why study at UWE Bristol?

• BSc(Hons) Criminology with Psychology is split equally between criminology and psychology, so you'll study both before choosing which to major in.
• Supported by staff who are leading practitioners and active researchers, you'll study specialist modules, and get a deep understanding of crime, criminal justice, offenders and victims.
• Apply theories and the latest research to real, contemporary issues.
• 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 Bristol Young Offenders Scheme, Bristol Youth Education Service 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 with psychology studies society in all its forms so it's the ideal platform for many jobs.
• 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.

 UWE Bristol is one of five universities that makes up the South West Doctoral Training Partnership - a consortium accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council to provide specialist postgraduate research training in the social sciences.

Gain an in-depth understanding of conducting social research, and use your skills to carry out your own research study on this specially designed MRes Social Research course. This course provides excellent preparation for social science doctoral study or for research careers in the public or private sectors. It fulfils the pre-requisite for studying a PhD at UWE Bristol through the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) on the Health and Wellbeing pathway.

Policy-making, planning and management across society and the economy needs to be underpinned by robust social scientific evidence. Focusing on the 'societal challenge' - how to promote public health and wellbeing - this MRes Social Research will give you the skills to critically evaluate existing evidence and conduct your own social research project with an interdisciplinary framing.

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.

 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.

Develop advanced creative and technical skills and craft new technologies and practices on this leading JAMES accredited course.

Why study audio and music technology?

• New technologies and techniques are changing creative expression in music.
• Today's audio and music industry whether studios, production companies, or tech firms look for practitioners who think outside the box but also know what goes on inside it.
• Studying this field opens career pathways from musical practice and professional sound to acoustics and audio software development. It allows you to explore and influence technological and musical innovations to shape the future of audio.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BSc(Hons) Audio and Music Technology receives both accreditation and acclaim from JAMES, the education arm of the Association of Professional Recording Services (APRS) and the Music Producers Guild (MPG).
• They describe the course as 'amongst the best in the UK and of international standing'.
• This course is ideal if you're passionate about music and the technology behind it, but don't necessarily have formal musical training or prior technical experience.
• It allows you to explore and develop advanced knowledge, techniques and technologies for recording, production, musical expression, digital creativity, audio programming and the science of sound (acoustics and psychoacoustics).
• Musical opportunities abound on and off campus, through our celebrated Centre for Music and countless venues, groups, studios and projects in one of the UK's most musical cities.
• Gain valuable real-world experience and a professional portfolio through a series of placements that prepare you for a career in the music industry.

Where can it take me?

• Learn from professionals and experts from the music, film/TV and technology industries and research, and prepare for a variety of careers in audio.
• Choose from careers in audio and sound engineering as well as performance, composition and concert management. Work in creative areas where there is a heavy reliance on technology such as film, theatre and the arts. Apply your technical expertise with audio hardware and software companies, designing new musical instruments and digital technologies or as an acoustician, designing new spaces and concert halls.
• Graduate destinations include the BBC, Allen & Heath, Focusrite/Novation, plus various studio and production houses worldwide. Get support for freelance careers through Impulse, our in-house music technology innovation and enterprise studio and bridge to professional practice.

Why study building services engineering?

• Buildings are becoming ever more complex and there is a high demand for technically inspired graduates who understand new technologies.
• Building services professionals are at the forefront of innovation in architectural engineering, sustainability, energy efficiency, intelligent buildings and the latest building information modelling (BIM) software.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BEng(Hons) Building Services Engineering will teach you how to analyse and design the mechanical and electrical engineering aspects of buildings.
• Learn from industry-experienced tutors and practising professionals who bring up-to-the-minute ideas from their active projects.  
• Study environmental engineering, air and water systems, lighting, acoustics, electrical services, fire engineering, security engineering, IT systems and integrated smart technologies.
• Explore buildings from around Bristol and use them as case studies for energy and usability analysis. Assess buildings that inspire and inform your work on day trips.  
• Take part in practical activities in our well-equipped teaching laboratories, where you'll work alongside students from different disciplines in an approach reflecting industry.
• Grow your network and learn with our professional partner organisations and student societies. Enhance your technical creativity and competency and develop the skills you need to succeed in your future career.

Where can it take me?

• The UK is a world leader in building design and engineering and organisations such as Buro Happold, Arup and Atkins have sizable offices in Bristol and London.
• You could find graduate opportunities with a multinational or with a smaller private practice.
• Careers paths include consultancy, design engineering, specialist installation and maintenance contracting, and facilities or property management.

Develop and refine your creative process using inspiration from past and present composers. Express and apply this in different areas using a broad range of techniques and technologies. Recognised as the 'most musical city' in the UK (per capita) it is a fantastic place to study all genres of music

Why study creative music technology?

• Music as an art form evolves constantly, with practitioners taking inspiration from composers and artists past and present and developing future sounds.
• New technologies and techniques allow us to express our creativity in more ways than ever. These ideas can be applied to live performances, to music for film or computer games.
• Musicians who understand the creative process and how to work within technical boundaries are well-equipped to build careers in this exciting industry.
• If you're a performing musician, or a composer/producer, or both, with a basic understanding of technologies involved in the creative arts and a desire to develop your craft and expand your knowledge and practice into different areas of the audio sector, you'll find this course rewarding

Why UWE Bristol?

• BSc(Hons) Creative Music Technology is accredited by JAMES, the education arm of the Association of Professional Recording Services (APRS) and the Music Producers Guild (MPG).
• Explore composers and artists past and present, taking inspiration from Bach to Boulez, The Beatles to Hans Zimmer.
• Refine and define your own creative process. Develop programming skills and learn how to enhance the sound and quality of audio using technology. 
• Study composition and enhance your formal musical training in music theory and performance. Get involved with inspiring musical projects in the community, for schools and with local media companies.
• Perform in events organised by our celebrated Centre for Music. Activities range from big band, to chamber ensembles and a full symphony orchestra.
• Gain valuable real-world experience and a professional portfolio through a series of placements that prepare you for a career in the music industry.

Where can it take me?

• As a graduate, choose from careers in composition, performance, production and concert management, as well as audio and sound engineering.
• You'll also be suited for work in creative areas where there is a heavy reliance on technology such as film, theatre and the arts.
• Read how Creative technology alumni, Jack Cookson entered the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Artist of the Year competition early in 2016. Just a few months later he was performing in the final at the Royal Albert Hall.