Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business and Human Resource Management (Top Up)

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

This Master of Architecture, RIBA part II, ranks among the top 20 in the UK. You'll take part in live projects with genuine client briefs, in well-equipped studios and workshops, and choose from three specialisms in your second year to develop an individually distinctive portfolio.
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UWE Bristol has an excellent reputation for its architecture courses, and the calibre of its graduates. We have been ranked sixth nationally for student satisfaction for our Architecture courses in The Guardian University League Tables 2020.

If you have Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) or Architects Registration Board (ARB) Part I accreditation, this course is an excellent opportunity to achieve your Master of Architecture, plus RIBA and ARB Part II accreditation. Part III accreditation is also achievable here. 

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.

Develop your professional portfolio and lay the foundations for your career on this exciting course with full Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) accreditation.

Why study architecture?

• Architecture is constantly evolving, and an architect's role is to respond and adapt to change.
• There is always a need for professionals who can provide well-considered and creative solutions to a range of problems within the building industry.
• Whether you'll focus on sustainability, artistic concepts, detail design or simple ideas, a solid understanding of materials, methods and technology will allow you to find and provide effective solutions.

Why UWE Bristol? 

• BSc(Hons) Architecture teaches you the theoretical, historical, environmental, technological and professional factors influencing architecture.
• This is one of five courses that cover different specialisms in architecture. We produce sought-after graduates with specialist knowledge and the skill to create exciting buildings.
• Be taught by industry-experienced lecturers and visiting tutors, many of whom run their own architectural practices.
• Investigate the design, refurbishment, use and re-use of existing and new build structures with an emphasis on building technology. Produce creative solutions from artistic concepts through to detail design.
• Develop your design skills and explore computer-aided design (CAD), drawing, modelling, and mapping as well as structural and environmental strategies to support activity. Create an impressive portfolio of design projects, many with real clients and sites.
• Assess and review architecture on day trips and residential field trips in the UK and abroad. Gain real-world experience on internships and graduate ready for the next step in your professional studies. 
• Use your theoretical and hands-on skills to explore, develop and finely craft architectural design solutions.

Where can it take me?

• You'll be expected to work for an architectural practice for a year before joining a Part 2 course. Our Part 2 course, the MArch, ranks among the top 20 in the UK.
• When you graduate, your strong analytical and problem-solving skills will make you desirable to employers and you'll be prepared for a wide range of careers.

Bristol Business School has been a leading provider of professional HRM education for nearly 50 years. With one of the largest teams of HRM experts, long-established links with the CIPD, and up-to-the-minute, practitioner-focused training, we are widely regarded as a leading name in the field.
Imaginative and expertly-designed human resource management (HRM) is seen by today's leaders as central to an organisation's success. HR practitioners are an integral part of that success, and as recognition of the distinctive contribution of human resource management grows, it is increasingly valued, both as a career in its own right and as a foundation for careers in other branches of management.

Bristol Business School offers two popular Masters in Human Resource Management, both of which are recognised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), providing a route into the profession in a wide range of industry sectors and for which applications will be considered from graduates of any discipline.

• The MSc in Human Resource Management is for students from Britain or elsewhere who are pursuing an HR career in the UK. Tailored to the needs of British HR professionals.
• The MSc in Human Resource Management(International) has a more international and comparative focus. If you wish to practise HRM outside the UK, this course is likely to better suit your needs. Visit our MSc in Human Resource Management (International) page for more information.
• The MSc Human Resource Management (part time) programme is aimed at students with work experience in a HR or similar environment.  This version does not include a placement but does require students to draw on their experience in the classroom and in assessments.  Visit our MSc Human Resource Management (part time) page for further information.

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and has a strong practical focus that will build your professional skills, enhance your CV and get you noticed by employers

Why study psychology with criminology?

• By studying crime, along with a deep insight into human thought, action and behaviour, we can get a better understanding of how crime impacts individuals and society.
• Blending the benefits of a scientific approach, with the ability to think creatively, these disciplines develop skills that will put you in a strong position for progressing in a broad variety of careers

Why study at UWE Bristol?

• BSc(Hons) Psychology with Criminology is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), so if you major in psychology you'll get the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with your degree. That's the initial recognised standard you need to become a practising psychologist.
• Built around the core BPS curriculum, the course will help you apply academic knowledge to real-world situations learning from internationally-recognised researchers and practitioners.
• You'll study advanced psychological methods and gain valuable transferable skills, becoming a strong communicator and problem solver.
• Hands-on experience with contemporary topics and approaches in practical sessions will deepen your knowledge further.
• You'll be mentored by a personal tutor, take part in research projects and complete an independent research project in an area of interest in your final year.

Where can it take me?

• The course will equip you with the strong transferable skills employers are looking for.
• You could work in healthcare, law enforcement, finance, IT, research, government, education, the creative industries or the legal sector.

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.

Developed with Tech Partnership and companies such as Deloitte, Ford, IBM and Procter and Gamble, this course teaches you in-demand skills to make you a highly employable graduate

Why study information technology management for business?

• 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 Management was developed with employer network Tech Partnership and companies including Deloitte, Ford, IBM and Procter and Gamble.
• It addresses the UK's IT skills gap by giving you the most sought-after abilities and experience.
• Learn how to maximise technology to improve business performance and test your ideas on real business projects.
• Network with our partner organisations, visit companies and hear from visiting professionals throughout the course. Choose from a range of one-year and summer placement opportunities to help you decide where to specialise.
• Build the personal skills you need to succeed in a career managing business IT.

Read about award-winning UWE Bristol graduate Sanaya, who is now working for IBM.

Where can it take me?

• As a graduate, you'll have opportunities to work with our partner companies, as well as further afield.
• Potential roles range from management or consultancy with telecoms companies to working in IT departments of large companies.
• Many graduates go on to careers in marketing, banking and start-up technology businesses.

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.

The flexibility of this course gives you the chance to specialise in a particular area of environmental management, and develop the skills to prepare you for your chosen career.
Environmental and sustainability issues are at the forefront of global concerns. Consequently, globally there is increasing demand for competent, qualified environmental managers. Managing the environment is of increasing importance to governments and industry. By choosing to study this course at UWE Bristol (two-time winner of the International Green Gown Awards) you will develop expertise in key areas which will enhance your employability

There is growing worldwide demand for professionals and leaders who can devise and apply creative human resource solutions across national and international contexts.

Success in these roles requires mastery of comparative HR practice, combined with sensitivity to context and insight into both employers' and employees' needs.

This course will equip you with a critical grasp of the issues, themes and challenges central to managing people, whatever the context.

The course will suit you if you're seeking, or have already started, a career in managing people or as a specialist HR professional in any part of the world. Its international focus is particularly relevant if your career plans involve working in:

• countries other than your own
• international organisations within your home country (including the UK), or
• home country organisations which emulate the highest standards of HRM practice worldwide.