Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Accounting

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

Study full or part-time on this course designed to equip you with the skills to succeed in your career.

Why study electronic engineering?

• Imagine a world without electricity or electronic devices. It's easy to see why engineering is vital to our survival and the development of future technologies.
• Electronic engineers play a vital role in the design, development, distribution and recycling of numerous everyday products. Engineering is where change begins it's about asking questions, pushing boundaries and leading innovation. If that sounds like you, then you're already thinking like an engineer.

Why UWE Bristol?

• Discover how engineering will challenge you, and change the way you learn. You'll tackle real world issues through live projects, and be encouraged to take risks as you develop solutions in our state-of-the art labs.
• You'll be taught in our new state-of-the-art School of Engineering designed to revolutionise 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.
• Learn the skills and knowledge you need for a successful career in this sector. Study digital and analogue electronics, mathematics and computer programming.
• Explore the application of electronics in a range of environments and examine signal processing, micro-controllers, communications, control systems and digital hardware design.
• Develop professional skills in project planning, group work and communication.
• Apply knowledge through practical projects in our well-equipped facilities. Gain an inside track on the industry through factory tours and professional briefings from leading organisations, with some of the biggest names in engineering on your doorstep.
• Attend careers fairs and engineer 'speed dating' events to help you find work as soon as you graduate, and take the next step towards changing the world for the better.

Where can it take me?

• Choose a career designing electrical and electronic systems, working on consumer technology or solving engineering problems for communications and power generation/distribution companies.
• You could also work in technology, manufacturing, transport and rail, aviation and a host of other industries.
• Hear how Electronic Engineering alumni, Awadh, first came to Bristol for an English language course, was offered a job before graduating and now enjoys lots of travel with his career.

We work closely with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Institute of Directors for networking, accessing events and exploring future career options.

Why study business management with marketing?

• Marketing is crucial to any business and one of the most exciting sectors in a fast-paced global economy.
• Studying both subjects gives you an understanding of organisations and their management, and the diverse ways marketing is used to demonstrate the quality and usefulness of products, brands and services.
• These skills in combination lead to a diverse range of careers in both fields.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BA(Hons) Business Management and Marketing provides a solid foundation in both business and marketing, allowing you to experience a range of business disciplines and choose your career path as you develop. This is the only degree programme in Bristol that unites business management with marketing.
• You could specialise in global marketing, business innovation and growth, brand management, events and festivals management or digital marketing communication.
• Analyse real business issues and learn about the market process, consumer behaviour, the lucrative business-to-business environment, traditional and digital marketing methods and global marketing.
• Apply marketing theory to real businesses and develop crucial skills expected by employers.
• Be part of a lively community of students, enthusiastic and experienced tutors and an enterprising university with a reputation for producing 'work ready' graduates. 
• Bristol is recognised as one of the UK's leading marketing hubs with a strong employer network and diverse graduate opportunities.
• Guest speakers, paid placements and internships, competitions and an active Marketing Society ensure you have regular access to industry and the latest developments in the field.
• We work closely with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and the Institute of Directors (IOD) who offer you opportunities to network, access events and gain valuable accreditations. 

Where can it take me?

• The broad nature of this degree means diverse career pathways. Career prospects are excellent with many graduates going on to marketing or management roles.
• Typical roles include product manager, brand manager, sales executive or market researcher and roles in management, recruitment or HR.
• Our students have secured placements and graduate roles with companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Intel, The Guardian, John Lewis, Disney, Coca Cola and the Rugby Football Union, as well a range of SMEs.

We designed this well-respected, internationally recognised, RICS accredited course with our industry partners, CBRE and Lloyds Banking Group. It is recognised by the Investment Property Forum (IPF) and is a fast track to RICS membership.

The MSc Real Estate Finance and Investment concentrates on the financing and investment of property but also provides an overview of surveying and property issues. It leads to a career in surveying a well-respected profession with excellent earning potential and the opportunity to work anywhere in the world. This course gives graduates of a non-associated degree a set of transferable skills that make you highly sought after in the job market, and provides the core technical knowledge and skills required for Chartered RICS membership. As a student on this course, you will be able to gain free student membership of both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Investment Property Forum (IPF).

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.

On this course, you will read an exciting range of literary texts, gain excellent knowledge of literature as a public good, and develop high-level skills for your career.

Why study English literature?

• A degree in English literature indulges your love of reading and provides intellectual challenge.
• It's also practical preparation for careers in the cultural industries, one of Britain's most exciting, diverse and internationally recognised fields.
• Graduates in English literature are highly employable, and can show clear evidence of excellent communication, critical and analytical skills.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BA(Hons) English Literature shows you how literature is essential to understanding global culture and society.
• The core modules focus on the practical, visible impact of literature on the world, with integral fields trips giving you the chance to apply what you're learning in a very tangible sense.
• Explore literary texts from the English Renaissance to the 21^st century, and learn to critically engage with diverse global voices and concerns.
• Consider how literature contributes to major debates in areas like equality and environment, and the part books and authors can play in social and cultural change.
• Study in a collaborative environment, working with academics who are passionate about their subject and value your contribution to in-class discussions.
• The quality of the course and its teaching is down to our inspiring staff, who are active researchers and experts in their field, and will support you throughout your studies.
• Focusing on the avenues that most interest you, through your modules and assessments, you'll graduate confident to pursue your chosen career.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BA(Hons) English Literature shows you how literature is essential to understanding global culture and society.
• The core modules focus on the practical, visible impact of literature on the world, with integral fields trips giving you the chance to apply what you're learning in a very tangible sense.
• Explore literary texts from the English Renaissance to the 21^st century, and learn to critically engage with diverse global voices and concerns.
• Consider how literature contributes to major debates in areas like equality and environment, and the part books and authors can play in social and cultural change.
• Study in a collaborative environment, working with academics who are passionate about their subject and value your contribution to in-class discussions.
• The quality of the course and its teaching is down to our inspiring staff, who are active researchers and experts in their field, and will support you throughout your studies.
• Focusing on the avenues that most interest you, through your modules and assessments, you'll graduate confident to pursue your chosen career.

Where can it take me?

• You'll leave with sought-after skills in communication, research, problem-solving, team-work, critical thinking, independence and self-motivation.
• The door will be open to exciting careers in the cultural industries, the media or the arts, working in marketing, editing, publishing or teaching.
• The academic rigour of the course also prepares you well for further study at postgraduate level.

Completing this course gets you an Intermediate Diploma in Human Resource Management from the CIPD. This tells future employers you have practical experience in the field.

Why study business and human resource management?

• People are the most important asset in any organisation. It's increasingly important for businesses to understand and effectively manage their employees to succeed in a competitive, global economy.
• There is always a need for graduates who can help organisations build and develop their workforce. 

Why UWE Bristol?

• BA(Hons) Business and Human Resource Management combines the study of people management with finance, marketing and strategy to give you a comprehensive understanding of how businesses function.
• This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Completing this course will also get you an internationally recognised Intermediate Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Learn about the role of managers and how people contribute to business success. Focus on the practices and issues associated with people management. Develop a solid foundation in business theory and explore the challenges facing modern businesses.
• An optional work placement year, recent case studies, guest speakers and staff with extensive industry experience provides you with real-world HR know-how.
• Our students value the research-led teaching and enterprising business community at UWE Bristol.

Where can it take me?

• This broad degree brings opportunities across HR and business management. Our students have secured HR specialist roles in companies such as IBM, Hewlett Packard, Airbus and Caterpillar, and on HR graduate programmes in both the public and private sectors.

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.

This course is for those who want flexibility to design their own programme and the option to switch to specialised courses like Business Management with Marketing or Business and Human Resource Management after the first year.

Why study business and management?

• Businesses have to constantly challenge and re-invent themselves to compete in the increasingly competitive global market.
• As such, employers need graduates who can go beyond business theory with practical skills and real-world experience of how the business world works.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BA(Hons) Business and Management is driven by the needs of organisations, with an emphasis on skills development. It equips you with knowledge and experience you need to succeed in your career.
• This course is for those who want a business career but aren't ready to specialise yet. It's flexible and practical, giving you lots of choice and the chance to hone interests through specialist modules.
• This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
• If you complete the 'Coaching in Organisations' module you'll also be awarded the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 3 Award in Coaching.
• You'll learn about organisational functions like marketing, finance and human resource management from enthusiastic, research-active experts and supportive tutors.
• Enterprise is at the heart of everything we do at Bristol Business School. We help our students to get their start-up ideas up and running with funding, support, desk space and our own in-house crowdfunding platform.
• You'll gain real-world experience through placements and internships and get access to guest speakers, case studies, competitions and online simulations, ensuring you graduate ready for work.

Where can it take me?

• Business and Management at UWE Bristol is a broad, practical degree with many potential specialisms and a range of career pathways.
• Our graduates hold management roles in retail, marketing, HR (human resources) and recruitment.

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?

• Psychology gives us the tools to investigate and understand human thought, action and behaviour.
• Combining a scientific approach, with the ability to think creatively, it's a subject that builds strong practical skills that are essential for success in the workplace.
• Psychology graduates now work in every area of society, using their numeracy, IT literacy, communication and problem-solving capabilities to add value in their professions.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BSc(Hons) Psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), so you'll get the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) alongside your degree. That's the initially recognized 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 learn advanced psychological methods and gain valuable transferable skills, becoming a strong communicator and problem solver.
• Hands-on experience with psychological topics and approaches in practical sessions will develop your knowledge further.
• Mentored by a personal tutor, you'll undertake work-based learning, have the opportunity to go on a placement, and participate in research projects. In your final year, you'll complete an independent research project in an area of your interest.
• If you choose to do a placement, you'll spend a year working in a public, private or voluntary sector organisation between your second and final year.

Where can it take me?

• The transferable skills and industry experience you'll gain will make you attractive to a wide range of employers.
• You could take your skills into healthcare, law enforcement, finance, IT, research, government, education, the creative industries or the legal sector.
• You'll have the confidence, communication and team-working skills to make a positive impact in any organisation.

The Bristol MBA degree is practical, flexible and focused. This highly regarded full-time course has been designed to enhance your management career, helping you to reach new heights in business.
Our Bristol MBA prepares managers for the changing demands of the global market and the increasing challenges of contemporary business. You will gain practical insight into the key issues facing organisations today and investigate key methodologies relevant to the real world.

We'll encourage you to think about business in a responsible way, creating sustainable value for business and society at large, and contributing to a healthy economy.

An MBA helps you towards better prospects, salaries, and ultimately, further fulfillment in business. Our MBA is rooted in the real world of business and has been carefully designed to give you a practical insight into the key issues facing organisations today in all parts of the world.

This course can have a profound impact on your career, helping you exceed your potential, and prepare you for the challenges ahead. Our well-established international links help transform Bristol MBA students into effective business leaders with a global outlook.

People choose to study for an MBA for different reasons and with different outcomes in mind. Our course is vocationally focused, allowing you to tailor your studies to develop areas of knowledge relevant to your career plan, meet your particular goals, and shape your business future.

Whatever you want to get out of the course, it's going to be demanding and challenging - dedication, energy and enthusiasm are a prerequisite.