Master of Science in Business with Supply Chain Management

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

Ideal for creative problem-solvers, this innovative, practice-led course will set you up for a varied and rewarding career.

Why study civil engineering?

• Combining innovation and theory, civil engineers develop solutions to the world's biggest challenges.
• Civil engineering is a creative and technical subject which appeals to inventive, enthusiastic problem-solvers. It opens the door to a wide range of careers, from structural engineer to project manager.

Why UWE Bristol?

• The MEng Civil Engineering course consists of core areas of structures, materials and geotechnics, alongside more specialist topics such as hydrology, transport engineering, geology and surveying.
• Be taught by a dedicated, diverse teaching team with a mix of industry and academic experience. Access modern, well-equipped, laboratories and industry-standard technology. 
• You'll apply your learning through projects based on genuine issues, giving you valuable insights into challenges you may face in your career. During the group design project you'll learn to present cross-disciplinary solutions as if to a genuine client.
• And if you choose, you can develop your professional skills further through a placement year with one of our unique partner employers.

Where can it take me?

• The MEng Civil Engineering course will equip you with the knowledge and expertise to succeed in a range of disciplines. Your next step might take you into business planning; water, power, road or railway infrastructure engineering; or structural design the possibilities are boundless.
• And thanks to our links with major industry employers in the South West, many of those opportunities will be right on your doorstep.

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.

This course gives you strong practical skills in the biomedical sciences, with the option to gain a year's experience with a leading employer in the UK or abroad.

Why study biomedical science?

• To diagnose and treat diseases effectively, we need to understand the biology of disease and the science underpinning it, as well as the latest advances in medical science.
• The strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills this discipline requires makes biomedical scientists highly sought after in fields such as medical research, consultancy, education and management.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science offers a hands-on approach to learning.
• You'll get a strong grounding in modern biomedicine, and study the basic scientific core subjects and the biology of disease, alongside specialist biomedical subjects.
• Gain wide-ranging experience and develop expertise in the areas that interest you most.
• Work at the cutting-edge of biomedical science, using highly specialized equipment.
• Build essential practical experience through placements and internships.
• If you choose the sandwich option, you'll spend your third year working with an employer or at another university, in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, research or wider sector. This could be in the UK, in Europe or further afield.  
• With a strong focus on the application of science in the real world, this course is excellent preparation for wide-ranging science careers.

What can I do with a biomedical science degree?

• Our graduates work in increasingly diverse types of roles. Most go into biomedical science, working in research and development for organizations in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
• Some also get jobs in sales, the media or education, and others study for postgraduate qualifications.
• Through our partnership with American University of Antigua (AUA), you could go on to study medicine there. You'd spend two pre-clinical years in Antigua, followed by two clinical years in the UK, USA or Canada. Scholarships are available for outstanding students.

 A unique opportunity to gain advanced games development and research skills, by working on live commercial projects alongside the PlayWest studio.

This Master's in Commercial Games Development provides students with an intellectual experience of study in the field of games development. Created and delivered by staff with both research and games industry expertise, it is designed to meet the increasing shortage of adept games developers, designers and programmers. The course offers a unique pathway into the games industry and wider related research.

You will be engaged in advanced research and game development/design activities alongsidePlayWest, UWE Bristol's in-house commercial games studio. Each member of the cohort plays their part in the development team according to their prior experience: those with more experience or a related degree will help guide the cohort as a senior developer/designer, while others will take on the role of standard developer/designer.

During the course, you will develop a portfolio of live commercial and research projects, gaining practical experience, academic skills and a deeper awareness of commercial processes as you work in your multi-disciplinary game dev-team.

A rich stream of live PlayWest research and development projects with industry partners that have previously included Rolls-Royce Aerospace and Bloodhound SSC, allows you to explore the application of games technology and methodologies, as well as virtual and augmented reality for real-world applications.

By giving equal weight to both the research and games development aspects, the course aims to establish an essential bridge between ground-breaking academic research and the entertainment software industry, each often overlooked or misunderstood by the other.

Make yourself highly employable on this flexible, future-facing degree. You will specialise after your first year to graduate in one of BA(Hons) Education, BA(Hons) Education (Digital Learning) or BA(Hons) Education (Special Needs).

Why study education?

• How and where people learn, and what influences that learning, is constantly evolving, and with digital technology opening up new learning tools and experiences, it's a particularly interesting time to work in this field.
• Perhaps most importantly, learning isn't just something that takes place in schools. Designing and improving how learning happens has relevance in all areas of work and society, so graduates will leave well equipped for employment across diverse sectors and roles.

Where can it take me?

• Education leads to a range of exciting opportunities across sectors.
• Your strong transferable skills, digital awareness and knowledge of making learning accessible for all, will get you noticed.
• You could go onto work in formal or informal education settings, in creative or cultural organisations, or in industry or local government as an education, digital education or inclusion specialist.
• You could also go on to teaching training or a master's in education or a chosen specialist area

Whatever your background or undergraduate degree subject area, this course will equip you with a wide range of practical business skills ,with a particular focus on digital management, including business information systems and digital marketing.

The manager's role has become increasingly challenging with intense competition, increasing expectations, sustainability, innovation, technology change and alliances all making managers tasks ever more complex and demanding. Yet with the ability to deal confidently with challenges like these, you can look forward to a rewarding future in virtually any organisation.

The MSc Business with Digital Management will give you the skills and insight needed for a successful business career in a variety of different industry sectors, as well as the qualifications and confidence to lift you above other candidates in the job market, whatever your background or undergraduate degree subject area.

This course will provide you with solid grounding across all the main business disciplines with additional knowledge and skills in digital management.

Explore the complexities of the building envelope and push the boundaries of design with this unique award, the only UK course to specialise in façade engineering. This industry-led masters works closely with the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT) to bridge the skills gap in the UK.

Façade engineering is a discipline in its own right. Most large-scale commercial, industrial, educational and even residential buildings are now constructed using a frame and an envelope and many engineering firms have their own façade engineering departments. Our graduates are highly sought-after.

This is a unique course, working closely with CWCT and designed specifically for the industry - overcoming a severe skills shortage and making it easier for companies to find the staff they need.
You will learn why façades are one of the most complex, technically challenging and trans-disciplinary parts of a building, how to design and develop façades that perform technically and develop an architectural expression.

Applying theory to practice, you'll cover key topics including façade materials and components, thermal performance and analysis, weathertightness, fire performance, structural analysis and procurement.

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?

• BSc(Hons) Biological Sciences is about the application of biological science to the real world.
• 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.
• Learn 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.
• 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?

• Once qualified, you'll be in a strong position to work in graduate-level jobs in biological sciences.
• You could work in research and development for companies in the pharmaceutical, healthcare or agrochemical sectors.
• You could also go into sales, marketing or education, or study for a postgraduate qualification.

A course that equips you to address the pervasive impact of disruptive financial technologies. You'll gain a distinctive, globally marketable set of skills. This programme is jointly run by Bristol Business School and The Department for Computer Science and Creative Technologies

Why study this course?

• Financial technologies are at the core of disruptive transformation in the financial and professional services industries, with applications for operations and effectiveness spreading across the global economy.
• There's a need for graduates with both the technical and business acumen to drive these developments forward to meet growing global demand.
• The MSc Financial Technology at UWE Bristol has been designed to address the fintech skills shortage, by giving you the portfolio of technical and business skills essential to fast-tracking your FinTech career.
• The course is ideal for anyone with solid numeracy skills and an interest in the disruptive impact of new technologies.

Why UWE Bristol?

• Working with our experts in data science, computer science, finance, regulation, enterprise and business, you'll develop excellent technical data and systems understanding, as well as sound business knowledge of the industries where the technologies have maximum impact and application. At UWE Bristol we have world-class expertise in AI and business analytics that have fed into the development of this course.
• Bristol is a burgeoning FinTech hub, with increasing numbers of employers and entrepreneurs setting up here to tap into the skilled talent pool and favourable business environment.
• We have developed this Master's in partnership with some of the major players leading this development, so you can be assured of the high-level currency of the course content.
• You'll have access to our well-developed business networks, work with employers and entrepreneurs, and upon graduation leave us with a distinctive and globally marketable portfolio of skills.

Where can it take me?

• You could work in an investment house, bank, insurance company, services consultancy or new venture, helping to develop, apply and manage financial technology innovation.
• Or take your skills into areas such as financial and data analysis, strategic business analysis, product development, app development, compliance or cyber security.
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BA(Hons) Politics and International Relations at UWE Bristol is an applied, engaged, and forward-looking program, which emphasizes the importance of theory, policy, and practice in political and global affairs.

Why study politics and international relations?

• We live in an increasingly complex and interconnected world, where local issues are closely linked to global processes. In this changing context, politics impacts our lives in multiple ways. Our course focuses on the connection between politics and international relations and aims to analyse and address political challenges on local, national, and global levels.
• You can expect to gain a unique set of skills on this course, which can lead you to exciting career opportunities, both inside and outside the political world.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BA(Hons) Politics and International Relations at UWE Bristol is an exciting course, focused on delivering high-quality, practice-based teaching and an outstanding student experience, informed by academic research. We offer you a wide range of modules, covering topics such as human rights, gender and sexuality, ethics, race, religion, foreign policy, international security, and public policy. These modules are delivered with a strong emphasis on applying theoretical knowledge to practical solutions to local, national, and global challenges.
• Our experienced and dedicated teaching team is passionate about our subjects and bring them alive through our teaching. You'll learn through a combination of lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities, for example role-plays, debates, and policy analysis, all supported by state-of-the-art technology. We design our classes to strengthen your academic, writing, and presentation skills, including activities that will develop your ability to think both independently and critically.
• We have embedded practice-orientated learning at all levels of the course. You'll get involved in activities such as live briefs, simulation exercises, and conflict resolution games, and where possible, we will also offer many opportunities for you to engage in workplace learning through placements. By the end of the course, you will have developed the skills and knowledge to understand and engage with political questions and current affairs.
• We have created an active learning community where students and academic staff exchange ideas in research seminars, roundtable events, and guest lectures. Regular events where possible, also include field trips and careers sessions and including 'meet-the-employer' opportunities with speakers from the Civil Service, NGOs and local and international businesses. These events give you a clear view how politics is researched and practiced and will inspire you to apply the skills you've gained in your degree.

Where can it take me?

• Politics and International Relations graduates are in demand across a wide range of professions and many of our graduates have secured employment in government, the civil service, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), accountancy, human resources, media and journalism.
• Many of our graduates also choose to deepen their skills and knowledge and get involved in research or education, or specialise further with postgraduate study.