Master of Science (Extended) in Food Business Management

at University of West London United Kingdom

Are you looking for a course that will give you insight into the field of criminology as well as an understanding of crime from a psychological perspective?

This well-rounded course will help you to gain essential subject knowledge and put it into context through work or volunteering within the criminal justice system and allied fields.

We have links with international agencies and organisations, which will give you the opportunity to study how the law works in other countries and there is also the opportunity for students to travel to America to visit criminal justice institutions and agencies.

Our psychology research facilities include state-of-the-art brain imaging electroencephalogram (EEG), eye tracking equipment and a range of experiment and research software. We provide access and a high standard of support for use of these facilities.

Studying the BSc (Hons) Aviation Management with Commercial Pilot Training course will prepare you to enter the industry as a First Officer who is a competent, confident and well-informed member of the flight crew. As well as gaining the technical expertise required for this role, you will also have management skills relevant to the dynamic aviation industry.

We work with a number of Approved Training Organisations (ATOs) and our exciting new course will allow you to combine your Integrated/MPL training with academic studies over two years.

On graduation, you will have both an BSc (Hons) degree and an fATPL. This balance of practical and theoretical skills is highly sought-after by global aviation industry employers.

Our courses offer opportunities to discuss issues arising from the Covid crisis and examine solutions from a sector perspective. Our course content is developed with support from a wide network of sector professionals to include changes in the industry and we are proud to involve experts from Heathrow in our guest lectures and workshops to directly connect you to the industry.

Policing encompasses all the activities that prevent crime, detect offenders, and enhance community safety. Study with us and you will complete a course which, subject to validation, is licensed by the College of Policing (the Professional Body for policing in the UK) and which will bring to life the theory and reality of working as a police officer or in one of the careers which helps to keep people safe and secure.

The BSc (Hons) Professional Policing is a professional academic knowledge-based degree, based upon the national curriculum for the police constable role. It can only be offered by organisations that have been licensed by the College of Policing. One route to being a police officer is to gain this qualification before applying to join the police service. You would then need to successfully apply to join a police force as a probationary police constable. National and local entry requirements would need to be met, and achievement of the degree does not guarantee a successful application.

Are you interested in fashion, photography and culture? This fashion promotion and imaging course will help you:

• Learn how to visually analyse your favourite images
• Discover and hear from creative professionals that work in and have helped shape the fashion communication industry
• Advance your technical skills in Photography and Image editing and design
• Meet a diverse range of student’s and staff that will inspire you to think outside of the box
• Question the norm and have your ideas supported by educators and industry professionals
• Acquire professional skills that will allow you to adapt to a variety of roles within the industry
• Explore styling as a professional skill and create your own vision
• Refine promotional skills in writing and communication that will increase your employability and introduce you to the fast pace nature of the Fashion Industry
• Learn how to critique and see the world as a designer/communication strategist.
• Be challenged, have a lot of fun!

Set the stage for a rewarding career in music management and events and be a part of a thrilling, fast-paced industry with global appeal.

The course begins with a focus on business structures and the activities around live promotion and the delivery of recorded music.

Alongside an understanding of copyright and entertainment law, you will have the opportunity to work with students across a wide range of courses in club promotions using our onsite venue spaces.

As you progress, you will examine specific sectors of the music business and put your knowledge into practice. You will have the chance to assist in tour promotion and management and work hands-on with the in-house record label, from A&R to marketing.

The final year sees a greater emphasis on building your industry networks and a chance to focus on an industry sector of your choice in the major project.

Industry knowledge is widened through engagement with a range of speakers and your live music understanding develops through the management of a multi-venue festival event, preparing you for careers in record labels, live events, marketing, festivals and artist management.

The world of work is increasingly reliant on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills. This Mathematics and Statistics degree is a trusted and relevant qualification designed to meet employers’ needs for skilled STEM graduates.

On the course, you will learn to use a range of computing and analytical skills to solve scientific, engineering and finance problems. Your studies will combine fundamental mathematical and statistical methods with highly sought-after skills in logic, problem solving and numeracy.

You will graduate with the knowledge and technical ability required for a successful career within a diverse range of sectors, from finance to government.

The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course. 

Do you want to face the challenges of the business world with more confidence? Join one of the country’s longest-established business studies courses to develop your knowledge and professional skills in this exciting field. This degree has built a reputation in the UK and abroad for meeting students’ educational and professional needs.

You will learn from teaching staff with high levels of expertise in a range of business sectors and benefit from our close links with professional bodies. Developed in partnership with public and private local business organisations, this course will give you an up-to-date, real-world understanding of the contemporary business world.

The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course.

This early years education course prepares you to help children from birth to age 7 flourish, both as individuals and within their community. This fascinating field of study covers children's rights, safeguarding, the importance of play and how to help children reach their full potential.

The course is designed to give you a grounding in child development theory and the opportunity to put what you learn into practice. Work experience is an essential part of this course, and will further prepare you for the challenges of your future career.

You will gain transferable skills that can be used not only in an Early Years Education setting, but also in social work, community education and education policy.

The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course.

Are you looking for a photography degree that will help you develop your own individual style behind the camera and put you on a path towards a creative career?

In the Guardian University Guide 2021, the University of West London was ranked top in London for Film Production and Photography.

On our BA (Hons) Photography course you will have the opportunity to learn creative and technical skills from professional photographers, artists, curators and guest lecturers.

Your hands-on work with conceptual and practical briefs will also allow you to build your confidence and your portfolio, and ensure you graduate with sought-after skills.

This course will give you insights into human behaviour, as well as a foundation in the practical aspects of crime scene investigation. It successfully combines core content from the British Psychological Society (BPS) with innovative modules that explore forensic investigation at theoretical and applied levels.

You will learn from staff and guest speakers who are experts in their fields, while also having the opportunity to gain work experience where you can apply your knowledge and skills.

In our advanced facilities, you will be able to put theory into practice and develop essential research skills. Our psychology research facilities include state-of-the-art brain imaging electroencephalogram (EEG), eye tracking equipment and a range of experiment and research software. We provide access and a high standard of support for use of these facilities.