Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Geography

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

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.

This course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES), and provides you with the flexibility to study how you want to.

MSc Environmental Consultancy is strongly interdisciplinary and practical, and draws on our wide-ranging and well-established links with environmental consultancies, industry, national and local government and the IES.

Your studies here at UWE Bristol (two-time winner of the International Green Gown Awards) will be academically rigorous and relevant to the professional skills of environmental consultants, and will equip you to make informed decisions in finding solutions to a range of environmental challenges.

You will learn how to make positive contributions to existing environmental consultancy practice, and respond to and initiate change in line with contemporary and emerging issues.

Students on this course come from a range of different backgrounds. You may be a recent graduate, or an experienced environmental consultant seeking advanced qualifications. This rich mix of students and the differing skills they bring, offer a unique and interesting learning environment for all.

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.

Open to graduates from any discipline, this course offers you the opportunity to hone your practical skills by getting involved in a range of exciting events and projects, building on our expertise and many links with event managers, organisations and venues in south-west England and beyond.

The event industry is one of the youngest and fastest growing industries in the world today, playing a key role in economic development and social wellbeing, and stimulating business and leisure travel - both nationally and internationally.

By studying our MSc Events Management, you will be equipped with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of planning, organising and evaluating the impact of a wide variety of events in a range of different industry sectors. Throughout the course you will develop the professional and transferable skills you need to make your mark in this exciting and dynamic profession.

Develop your digital marketing expertise through industry connections, expert tuition and the latest technology.

Why study MSc Digital Marketing?
The digital marketing sector is booming. More time and money is being invested in digital marketing than ever before, and experienced specialists are in high demand. It's a creative and fast-moving field offering plenty of opportunities for versatile, proactive professionals.

Why UWE Bristol?

• This course is designed for individuals who are ready to build on their existing marketing background by delving into digital.
• You'll gain an extensive understanding of digital channels, including websites, social media, search engines and direct online marketing. Explore the ethics of data handling, and discover how to make your communications work harder through in-depth analytics.
• With expert tuition and the chance to network with industry leaders, you'll graduate with the knowledge, skills and contacts you need to make new headway in your marketing career.
• In this video you'll hear from industry experts on the benefits of studying the MSC Digital Marketing at UWE Bristol.

Where can it take me?

• Marketing is a key constituent of business, and the skills gap in digital expertise means you'll find opportunities across a range of sectors.
• As a digital marketing graduate you could manage and advise on campaigns in-house or through an agency. This might be as a generalist working across all channels, or as a specialist in advertising, SEO, analytics, sales or social media.

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.

Become a specialist wildlife conservation practitioner with practical skills, experience and knowledge to protect the world's most vulnerable species. Learn from our partnerships with major conservation organisations to prepare for a rewarding career.

MSc Advanced Wildlife Conservation in Practice is not just theoretical. It's designed to give you practical experience of contemporary techniques for conserving biodiversity in a rapidly changing world. Delivered in collaboration with the internationally renowned Bristol Zoological Society (BZS), the course is unique in the way it prepares you for practical conservation.

There is a pressing need for conservationists to create and work with emerging technologies. The course focuses on developing your innovation and entrepreneurial skills. You'll develop your practice in ecosystem and species conservation, communication and effecting behaviour change, ensuring you're able to maximise opportunities for biodiversity conservation.

You'll work with organisations through placements and internships, and get to develop your own insights and ideas to help improve people's lives.

Why study criminology and sociology?

• Studying the relationship of people and society, with crime and justice, gives us a better understanding of what shapes people's behaviour, beliefs and attitudes.
• By looking at the cultural, political, economic and human factors involved, we can look for more effective ways to tackle criminal behaviour and reduce its impact on individuals and society.
• The knowledge base and skills these subjects give you will set you up strongly for many different career paths.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BA(Hons) Criminology and Sociology lets you devote an equal amount of time to studying these two related subjects.
• Through a broad mix of modules, and the support of our staff who are leaders in their field, you'll engage with real issues, and develop fresh insights and solutions to address crime and support the people affected by it.
• Learn to evaluate evidence, approach issues from multiple perspectives, and build your expertise in research, analysis and communication.
• You'll carry out your own research projects, hear from guest speakers, and take part in work-based learning through our links with organisations such as the Bristol Youth Education Service, Gloucester Community Services and Avon and Somerset 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.

What can I do with a criminology and sociology degree?

• The broad skills and industry-focused experience you'll gain will make you attractive to a wide range of employers.
• You could pursue a career in research, education, social work, charity work and counselling, or work in the justice, legal or media sectors.
• You could also keep studying, and go on to do a postgraduate course or research degree.

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 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 specialize 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.