Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Economics

at University of West London United Kingdom

Take a fashion design course at UWL to learn the skills that will help you pursue a career in the fashion and textile industry.

The course covers a broad range of areas, from fashion illustration and textile design to pattern cutting and sewing. Study fashion and textiles with us to develop your own design voice as well as the technical expertise and knowledge, to enable you to compete globally within print, knit and fashion.

We’re here to make you career-ready, and you will benefit from our strong links to the fashion industry to help you achieve that.

The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course.

Would you like to work as a legal expert in the finance sector? This international banking law degree will enhance your ability to work with a range of multinational corporations and international organisations.

Your studies will cover both legal and financial areas of expertise, giving you a well-rounded qualification. Furthermore, your tutors and lecturers have significant practical experience and good connections with industry.

Based in London, the global centre for banking, finance and trade, you will benefit from the excellent links that UWL has with major corporations as well as being close to the centre of legal administration and policy.

This computer science degree is designed to meet the high demand for IT graduates with up-to-date knowledge and skills.  Accredited with Full Incorporated Engineering status (IEng) by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), this course will give you a qualification recognised by the industry once you graduate.

Influenced by the latest research and industry requirements, the course will focus on practical skills. We will give you the tools and knowledge to design and develop software for a variety of applications, from mobile systems to large-scale solutions for enterprises.

You will also learn about the science behind computing and software development and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI).

The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course. 

As demand for cyber security professionals in the UK and worldwide continues to surge, this course will prepare you for the challenge of keeping IT environments safe and secure in a world where data is constantly under attack.  

This course will give you a broad understanding of the latest practice and techniques for cyber security systems development and operations.

You will be able to analyse the legal, social, ethical and professional issues involved in the human aspects of cyber security and be guided by the adoption of appropriate professional, ethical and legal practices.

The course is particularly designed to tackle industry needs and job market challenges, and produces informed graduates who are suitably equipped to thrive.

On graduation from this course you will have the critical skills and techniques essential for security-related jobs/roles in a rapidly evolving and diverse environment to appropriately solve typical cyber security problems.

You will also develop the necessary research competencies and build a solid foundation for applied research in cyber security, which will create pathways to further study such as PhD.

Are you interested in how global problems happen and what potential solutions there could be? Do you wonder why and how governments and international organisations make the decisions they do? Our politics and international relations course helps you understand these types of challenges.

Through critical reading and discussion, you will develop your knowledge of the contemporary world at local, regional and global levels. In addition, your studies will give you transferable skills in problem solving and the ability to think independently.

On graduation you will have practical research capabilities and knowledge that you can apply in a number of professional settings in the political sphere and beyond.

The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course.

Get a head start in your sound engineering career with this multifaceted course, which combines vocational study and academic theory.

In the first year, you will cover the fundamentals of sound, audio electronics, programming, recording and production, critical listening along with the mathematics that underpins all these subjects.

In the second year, we want you to dig deep into wider applications of sound engineering in different domains, immersing yourself in the tools and techniques that add depth and variety to your engineer's toolbox. We also want to see your personal vision and persona develop, to the point where you are happy to take on work outside of the university.

By the third year, you will have a huge array of marketable skills under your belt and in this final year you will learn to apply them in a range of environments. You will also prepare a major project of your own choosing, which will present your talent to the world.  

When you finish our aim is that you are not only a highly talented sound engineer but, through the reading and thinking undertaken, you will be operating at an intellectual level worthy of a University of West London graduate.

During your studies, you will have access to one of the largest audio complexes in Europe, which includes more than 20 studios, as well as teaching rooms, labs and computer suites.

This is one of only eight sound engineering courses in the UK accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) with Full Incorporated Engineering status (IEng).

Do you have a degree or professional background in construction? Are you keen to develop and expand your career with a Masters in construction management?

Our MSc Construction Project Management course is designed to support your professional development and provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in today’s globalised and ever-changing construction industry.

Are you looking for an aviation management degree with strong industry links, taught by experienced academics?

The BSc (Hons) Air Transport Management course provides you with the knowledge and skills required to pursue a leadership management role within the aviation industry.

You will learn about various aspects of aviation including:

• The theory of flight
• How airlines transport passengers and goods around the world
• How airports welcome and process millions of passengers
• How the air traffic control system works
• How the industry ensures safety and security on every flight.

You will learn about the practice of managing people and resources and have the opportunity to practise your knowledge and understanding by completing a placement year in industry.

The course features interaction with industry through guest lectures, field visits and case studies. This is the perfect way to start your career in the world of aviation.

Our courses offer opportunities to discuss issues arising from the Covid crisis and examine solutions from a sector perspective. Our course content is developed with support from a wide network of sector professionals to include changes in the industry and we are proud to involve experts from Heathrow in our guest lectures and workshops to directly connect you to the industry.

There has never been a better time to start a business in the UK creative industries.

Do you have an idea for a creative industries start-up, such as an innovative lifestyle app? Or do you want to kick-start a creative designer collective? Or ‘simply’ take your fashion brand from your living room to the next level? Then our MA courses in Fashion Entrepreneurship might be for you.

This postgraduate course has been developed to complement the incubation and acceleration of a business in the fashion sector. You will cover market research and analysis, the application of knowledge in entrepreneurship, governance and operations, plus innovation management and negotiation.

From day one, you will have the opportunity to start building networks and interact with experienced industry professionals, which will help you develop the key attributes of a successful professional, such as independence, entrepreneurship and negotiation skills.

Personal tutors, project supervisors and mentors from the creative communications and fashion industry will support you as you work on your own start-up idea, on case studies and live briefs. 

In recent years there has been a growing awareness and appreciation of the benefits of using project management techniques across a wide range of business settings. On this practical course you will examine the role of applied project management in specific sectors and discover how to plan, control, monitor and deliver successful projects.

The course will help you gain the generic skills and understanding that you need to fulfill your particular business and organisational needs. In addition, you will gain experience with supporting software such as Microsoft Project Management.