Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Geography

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

 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.

Gain a strong start to your professional career with accreditation from both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES).

Why study quantity surveying and commercial management?

• Managing finance and costs effectively is important throughout the building lifecycle, from inception to completion.
• As we build new developments and manage existing ones, demand increases for professionals with the knowledge and skills to manage this process.
• The building industry needs people with a good understanding of the commercial aspects of development and construction.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BSc(Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management is a degree that reflects the needs of modern industry.
• It's accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES), putting you on course for full membership.
• This course is also available on a part-time basis so you can boost your career prospects if you're already working in the industry.
• Develop your knowledge and a range of skills needed for quantity surveying and commercial management. Learn how to place these in a wider business context.
• Access industry knowledge, placements and recruitment advice from our construction partner employers.Work in teams with students from other professional disciplines in a way that reflects industry.
• Get free access to RICS events and workshops promoting best practice. Attend regular presentations from visiting professionals, academics and past students so you stay up-to-date with industry challenges.
• Learn about different careers and approaches on day and field trips. Gain valuable skills on your placement, which may count as part of the professional development you need to achieve Chartered status.
• Graduate ready to take advantage of new opportunities in the construction, civil engineering and property industries.

Where can it take me?

• On graduation, you can go into a choice of careers.
• These include professional quantity surveying, commercial management, project and facilities management, value and risk management and procurement management.

Develop an attractive mix of skills, a strong network and practical experience that will prepare you brilliantly for a career in computing, web, data analytics or marketing.

Why study business computing?

• Businesses need good IT people - and that means people who understand the technology, but also how to apply it to real business challenges.
• Web, programming and data analysis are all important strands. So is data analytics, with businesses increasingly using it for consumer research, marketing and social media.
• Having a solid base of IT knowledge across all these areas, with a relevant mix of business skills thrown in, will put you in a strong position for current and emerging roles in the digital industry.

Why UWE Bristol?
BSc(Hons) Business Computing teaches you the fundamentals of computer science, with a particular focus on applying different technologies to the needs of businesses.

Gain core knowledge of programming, web development, databases and information systems, as well as technical skills in data manipulation and software design. Learn about data analytics, and specialise in aspects of marketing, business or advanced computer science topics. Develop broader skills employers value in IT professionals, from teamwork and leadership to problem-solving and project management.

Supported by UWE Bristol's engineering and computing partner employers, this course is strongly rooted in industry. Guest lecturers from businesses will regularly share their insights with you, and you'll have the chance to work on live briefs to apply what you learn to actual business scenarios. Depending on where you want to specialise, work placements are available in a choice of organisations.

Where can it take me?

• As a graduate, you'll have a strong mix of computing and data analytics skills within a business environment.
• This will put you in an excellent position for a wide range of IT-focused careers including business analyst, software developer, data analyst and marketing analyst, to name a few.

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.

Stand out to employers by gaining professional experience through pro bono volunteering and developing your skills through creative assessments.

Why study law?

• Law is an incredibly varied subject that affects every aspect of human life, right down to the air we breathe.
• It affects our relationships with each other, the state and other countries. It affects our education, employment, travel, property, health and human rights.
• The law industry is competitive and changes in line with social needs. A law degree offers diverse career pathways and a skillset to help you succeed in almost any career.

Why UWE Bristol?

• LLB(Hons) Law is a practical and contemporary degree, recognised by employers and delivered by leading experts in one of the largest law schools in the country.
• If you choose a legal career when you graduate, you'll have a solid grounding in law and enough experience from placements and pro bono work to ensure you succeed in your legal training.
• Our students value the range of optional modules and opportunity to specialise according to their interests in the second and third year.
• Research informs teaching at every level and you'll develop core legal knowledge in subjects spanning commercial law, criminal justice, environmental law, human rights and family law.
• You'll gain valuable insight and vital skills during this course. Mooting competitions, guest speakers, field trips, Pro Bono work, placements, and a practical Law in Action module let you explore cases and build your network.
• You'll have regular opportunities to practice legal submissionsin our modern mock courtrooms, while law simulations allow you to test your case working abilities.

Where can it take me?

• This is a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD), which provides you with the core legal knowledge to progress to the LLM Advanced Legal Practice (LPC LLM) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) to train as a solicitor or barrister.
• You could start your legal career immediately, or pursue a different career pathway entirely. Law graduates' broad skillset makes them very attractive to employers.
• Our students have secured roles in law firms, chambers, city councils, banks, estate agents, higher education, accountancy, Citizens Advice and the Crown Prosecution Service.

Gain practical experience, make valuable contacts and build the skills you need for an exciting career in the thriving film and television industry.

Why study film?

• Film engages, informs and inspires around the globe. It influences the way we see the world, helps us understand ourselves and gives us insight into the experience of others.
• Get to know the creative and cultural forces that shape cinema and its audiences, and understand the role of the arts in today's society.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BA(Hons) Film Studies enhances your understanding and enjoyment of cinema.
• You'll study more than a century of American, British and world cinema, and learn about the social, cultural and economic factors that influence film.
• Examine film criticism, marketing and festivals, and explore how film is produced and consumed.
• Learn from leading academics. Explore different styles and forms of filmmaking, from contemporary blockbusters and indie movies, to documentaries, silent shorts and avant-garde experiments. Focus on the areas of film that most interest you.
• Bristol is a creative hub for film and the arts, and our staff have strong relationships with local organisations, including the Watershed Media Centre, the Arnolfini and the Cube Microplex.
• Take up volunteering, work experience and internship opportunities with collaborating arts organisations, pop-up events, and festivals such as Encounters Film Festival and the Bristol Radical Film Festival. There are also options to do summer work experience, or a sandwich year placement after Year two.
• Graduate with an impressive set of skills and portfolio of work.

Where can it take me?

• Your expertise in communication, critical analysis, research and creative thinking will be needed in a variety of sectors.
• You could go on to work on film festivals or events, create your own films or write about them. Or move into other sectors such as publishing, digital content creation or advertising.
• You might also go onto postgraduate study.

Accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), this course will enable you to become proficient in advanced mathematical and statistical concepts, and to explore their real-world applications.

Why study mathematics?

• Mathematics is at the root of many of humanity's proudest achievements. It supports innovation and progress in science, engineering, technology, finance and economics.
• For some mathematicians, solving a complex problem is a goal in itself. But Mathematics is also a practical subject that has many real-life applications.
• We use mathematics to model and predict outcomes, from community health to the length of queues in communication networks. And because of the increasing availability and potential of large data sets, graduate mathematicians are in high demand across a variety of industries.

Why UWE Bristol?

• Develop a strong foundation in advanced mathematical and statistical concepts and methods. Apply these to assess and to solve scheduling, decision-making, simulation and modelling problems across industry, finance and healthcare.
• Specialise your programme by choosing from optional subjects, including mathematical statistics, education practice, and coding theory.
• Draw inspiration from a teaching team who love their subject. Our lecturers represent a range of backgrounds and experiences, and they use a variety of teaching styles to bring your learning to life.
• Learn to process and evaluate data using industry-standard mathematical and statistical software in our well-equipped computer labs.
• Attend regular presentations from visiting professionals to inform your career choices and industry knowledge. You can take modules involving work-based learning in a school environment to see if teaching is right for you, or gain valuable experience on a placement year.
• BSc(Hons) Mathematics is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA).

Where can it take me?

• When you graduate, a broad range of careers and postgraduate study will be available to you. Destinations include scientific research, business and finance, the civil service, management and teaching.
• Past graduates have found work with the Office for Students, Amazon, the Office for National Statistics, Bank of Ireland and the Ministry of Defence.
• Read how the teaching and peer support Bhavin received during his course has given him the foundation for a rewarding career.

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.

Use scientific problem-solving to benefit society. Designed with input from experienced professionals, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of the scientific methods used in criminal investigations, and the skills to develop a career in the justice system and beyond.

Why study MSc Forensic Science?

• This conversion course means you do not have to currently hold an undergraduate degree in Forensic Science to apply for this.
• It provides you with the required knowledge and skills to enter into a career in forensic science.
• During this one year masters course, you'll receive high level training in analytical science, incorporating elements of biology, chemistry and law. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of not only the scientific issues that affect the outcome of criminal trials, but also societal factors such as unconscious bias and juror expectation.
• Forensic science is the application of a broad range of scientific analyses for the assistance of courts of law. If you have an analytical mind-set and enjoy problem-solving, this master's course will enable you to deepen your knowledge gained from a scientific or analytical background, to specialise in a field where you'll add real value to society.
• You'll also undertake a substantial research project based on your interests and career goals.

Why UWE Bristol?

• Designed with input from industry professionals and with a strong practical focus that mirrors real life, you'll learn the full range of skills needed to launch a career in this interesting field.
• Your learning will follow the journey of evidence from a crime scene, through to analysis in the laboratory, and finishing with the evaluation and presentation of the evidence in the criminal courts.
• You'll make full use of our range of simulation facilities, including a 'crime scene house', as well as laboratories,and mock courtrooms.
• You'll benefit from specialist guest lectures and research seminars, and be able to take advantage of our broad range of extracurricular activities, such as forensic book club, forensic film club, CV and online portfolio development, and employability workshops and fairs.

Where can it take me?

• Your scientific and legal knowledge, combined with the highly analytical nature of this course, means you'll develop skills that will appeal to a wide range of employers.
• Careers can include forensic biologist, DNA analyst, forensic chemist (trace evidence), forensic toxicologist, crime scene investigator, geneticist, teacher or project management.

Get valuable real-world advice from architecture professionals on this Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) accredited course

Why study architectural technology and design?

• The evolution of architectural forms is influenced by culture and fashion, society and economics, climate and geography, security and self-preservation. 
• For architecture to be able to respond to these factors, we need to apply technology. 
• In the past, technological limitations imposed restrictions on architecture. These days, technology is almost limitless and architectural expression can develop in exciting ways.

Why UWE Bristol? 

• BSc(Hons) Architectural Technology and Design is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). 
• 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.
• This course equips you to become a chartered Architectural Technologist, working at the heart of the contemporary construction industry.
• Gain a solid understanding of technological progression in construction, and where it sits within the history of architecture. 
• Study and apply design concepts and construction technologies to a range of building problems. Sketch and assess buildings that inspire and inform your work on day and residential field trips.
• Learn from industry-experienced tutors and work on a series of live briefs for real clients in our well-equipped studios. Collaborate with students across a range of disciplines and build your professional portfolio with practical design projects.
• Take a year out to work in a professional practice and gain valuable real-world experience that improves your employability.
• Our students become designers who can skilfully communicate ideas and contract managers who can control the procurement process.

Where can it take you?

• There's a wide range of career opportunities for technologists with design skills.
• You could go on to work in architectural and engineering practices in the public or private sectors, or for contractors and developers, project managers and systems manufacturers.