Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Science with Placement year

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

Whatever your background or UG degree subject area, this course will equip you with a wide range of practical business skills, from market research and strategic analysis tools, to techniques for motivating individuals in the workplace in a variety of different industry sectors.

The manager's role has become increasingly challenging with intense competition, increasing expectations, sustainability, innovation, technology change and alliances all making managers' tasks ever more complex and demanding. Yet with the ability to deal confidently with challenges like these, you can look forward to a rewarding future in virtually any organisation.

The MSc in Business Management will give you the skills and insight needed for a successful business career in a variety of different industry sectors, as well as the qualifications and confidence to lift you above other candidates in the job market, whatever your background or undergraduate degree subject area.

You can study MSc Business Management which provides you with a solid grounding across all the main business disciplines or you can choose to study one of three different pathway programmes in International Human Resource Management, Digital Management or Supply Chain Management. You can access information on these courses at the top of this page.

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.

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.

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 organisations 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.

An organisation is only as good as the people working within it. Business psychology is crucial in understanding how teams work and what motivates employees. Many organisations hire business psychologists to solve challenges in psychology and business, from communication to talent recruitment.

Not only does applying psychology to the workplace produce better leaders and teams, it improves business decisions too. Business psychology is a growing market, addressing a business need for more effective workplace cultures.

Skills-based, solution-focused

MSc Business Psychology uses a skills-based, solution-focused approach that applies evidence to practice. To date, we're one of the only universities in the region to deliver a master's degree in business psychology.

Find solutions to the biggest issues facing organisations today. You'll apply psychology to real-world business problems, such as employee motivation, performance and wellbeing. So you'll gain tangible skills relevant to your workplace.

Blend psychology and business

Study a cross-subject course that draws on experts in the fields of psychology and business. You'll gain a broad range of expertise that blends these two worlds, from human resource management to occupational and organisational psychology.

Benefit from our strong local and national industry links within the business hub of Bristol and beyond. You'll also be able to connect with our community of academics through our Bristol Leadership and Change Centre.

This course equips you with a deep understanding of media culture so you can communicate effectively between media makers, organisations, their clients and end users.

Why study media communications?

• Graduates with strong digital media production and research skills are highly sought after in the cultural and media communications sectors.
• Gaining insight into the development of our contemporary, globally-connected media landscape, you'll learn to develop your own media content, and become highly adept at communicating to diverse audiences.

Why UWE Bristol?

• BA(Hons) Media Communications is for students looking to build their creative media skills, by understanding and researching audiences, and communicating ideas effectively to them.
• You'll design your own projects and work with our external partners in Bristol's unique cultural and media industries to create a portfolio of work oriented to your chosen career.
• Study a mix of theory, production and research-based modules, and carry out coursework, developing your confidence through writing, research, production, project design and coordination.
• Develop enterprise skills and strong self-reliance, and gain the confidence and flexibility to adopt digital media innovations just over the horizon.
• The course is immersed in diverse industry collaborations that link students to the city's key creative media makers and cultural organisations, including Watershed, the Pervasive Media Studio, Bristol Festival of Ideas, the Arnolfini and M-Shed museums.
• Showcase your work to talent scouts and potential employers at the final year degree show, and focus on one of four specialist pathways, to reflect your interests and career plans.

Where can it take me?

• The pattern of work placements and graduate destinations our students pursue represent a wide range of careers both within and outside the media sector.
• Graduates go on to work as media campaign producers and coordinators for charities, or in social media marketing for enterprises. Others take up project management in areas such as broadcast and online media production, museums and education.
• Graduates can also progress to postgraduate study on courses like our MA Curating.

 A professionally orientated award, accredited and the curriculum validated by the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA). We have strong links with Public Health directors in the region, who regularly sponsor their employees to undertake this programme.

Public health refers to all organised measures, public and private, to prevent disease, promote and improve health, prolong life and tackle the root causes of ill-health across the diverse populations and environments of the world. Its activities aim to reduce health inequalities by seeking to provide conditions for health improvement and development. The MSc Public Health programme at UWE Bristol is structured around an interdisciplinary curriculum that draws upon social, human, behavioural, environmental and natural science disciplines.

This course is suited to individuals already working or considering working in the areas of public health, health promotion, community development, primary care or health protection. It is also very relevant to those working in public, voluntary, independent and NGO sector organisations, spanning healthcare, social care, local government, education, planning and regeneration, international development, human rights, social justice, and the range of health-related voluntary and community agencies and providers.

 Our LLM courses are designed to encourage critical analysis of relevant legal issues with a breadth of knowledge that will make you stand out as a specialist in your chosen area of law.

Part of our comprehensive range of postgraduate LLM programmes, the LLM in Commercial Law offers you a specialist pathway for indepth study in law relating to business.

Designed to give you a broad, contextual and critical understanding of the area of commercial law, the course covers the operation of judicial, legislative and administrative action in relevant domestic, European and international contexts. You will be working at the leading edge of scholarship in this field, giving you an advantage when seeking employment either in legal practice or the commercial world.

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.

Study towards one of the top degrees of its type in the UK, exploring the complexity of language and how it relates to wider society, culture and the mind.

Why study English language and linguistics?

• Studying these two subjects will provide you with a clear understanding of how English is structured, has evolved and is still evolving. You'll explore how languages are learned, taught and used in practice.
• Knowledge of English language and linguistics has direct, practical application in a wide range of careers

Why UWE Bristol?

• You'll be taught by leading academics and published researchers at Frenchay Campus, with plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in Bristol's vibrant culture.
• Explore the core areas of language and linguistics and develop specialist knowledge in areas such as discourse analysis, second language acquisition, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, onomastics, rhetoric and creative writing.
• Work with academic staff on projects involving local communities, including Sounds Bristolian and Place Names research.
• Apply your knowledge practically in a wide range of fields, including forensic linguistics, speech and language therapy, learning and teaching a second language, and analysing spoken discourse.
• Conduct research, go on field trips and work on live briefs to put your learning into practice. 
• This course also offers you the opportunity to gain a certificate in leadership and management accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management.
• Focusing on the avenues that most interest you, through your modules and assessments, you'll graduate equipped to pursue varied careers.

Where can it take me?

• Your specialist skills will be in great demand.
• Graduate ready for a rewarding career in industries such as publishing, the media, human resources, teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) or developing speech software.
• You could also go into areas such as marketing, HR, policy development or the intelligence services.

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.