Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Finance and Management

at University of West London United Kingdom

If you want to understand the processes that influence how people think, behave, feel and act, then this course is for you.

Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) since 1986, this psychology course is one of the longest established in the UK. We take a contemporary approach, so you will study both BPS core content and innovative modules that explore current developments in psychology.

You will learn from staff and guest speakers with valuable experience in the field, while also having the opportunity to gain work experience where you can apply your knowledge and skills.

Our psychology research facilities include state-of-the-art brain imaging electroencephalogram (EEG), eye tracking equipment and a range of experiment and research software. We provide access and a high standard of support for use of these facilities.

This course will provide you with an opportunity to develop your perspective on business and digital marketing that will enhance and expand your future careers.

The course is delivered in a series of cycles integrating theory, skills and practical elements. Each cycle will introduce you to important foundational frameworks and will help you to put theory into practice across a range of real-world scenarios and contexts.

The course content reflects the latest professional insights and academic research on business and digital marketing. To meet your personal development and employability needs, a substantial number of completely new modules have been developed which are aligned to current theory, skills and practice demands.

By the end of your studies, you would also have gained knowledge of consulting on digital-marketing and business issues in a real-world context.

The hospitality industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years, showing it to be a sector resilient to economic turbulence. As demand for highly skilled employees in the industry continues to increase, this food business management course will equip you with the ability to design, manage and lead developments in the food business.

Your studies will focus on the role of the manager and the issues they may face within the international food, food service and hospitality sectors. You will also explore new findings in food research.

In addition, you will become part of a strong professional network that can support you with coaching and mentoring as you develop your career plans. 

Step out into the spotlight with this musical theatre course featuring a stellar cast of professionals, industry interaction and an immersive experience.

Developed by industry practitioners, our course is for people with practical performance experience who want to enter the performing arts as professionals.

As an actor-singer, you will be encouraged to become an inspiring artist, able to think for yourself and to lead in the development of original works of musical theatre.

A unique aspect of this musical theatre degree is its setting within the musical conservatoire. This rich educational environment gives you collaborative opportunities with composers, performers, jazz musicians, music technology students, photographers and fashion designers.

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.

MA International Fashion Brand Management: Fashion PR and Communication is an exciting course, which is part of our MA International Fashion Brand Management (MA IFBM) suite which offers six innovative degrees:

• MA International Fashion Brand Management: Fashion PR & Communication
• MA International Fashion Brand Management: Phygital Luxury Fashion
• MA International Fashion Brand Management: Circular Fashion
• MA International Fashion Brand Management: Fashion Buying & Merchandising
• MA International Fashion Brand Management: Fashion Visual Merchandising
• MA International Fashion Brand Management: Fashion Insight & Strategy

On this course, you will evaluate the role of fashion public relations and its relationship to strategic fashion branding and brand identity communication. You will gain insights into critical issues, innovations and challenges within the global fashion, media and communication industries and identify relevant areas of professional conduct. You will understand how relevant current cultural topics impact the fashion industry and how fashion brands integrate these topics into their communication strategies. You will also study events management and sponsorship for fashion and luxury sectors.

You will deconstruct the process of public relations into its components, and study relevant theories that underpin each component with reference to historical and current examples for communication strategies and models. The course aims to help you develop an enhanced level of professional skills and knowledge of fashion public relations, developed through the integrated application of research, theory and practice. You will develop the capability to work collaboratively and sustainably to produce innovative plans that address fashion brands’ and corporations' global and cultural challenges. You will be able to communicate brand narratives engagingly across multiple media platforms.

This MSc Information Systems course aims to give you a full understanding of how information systems (IS) are designed, constructed and integrated within organisations. Your studies will take into account the large, varied and distributed structures of IS today, with multiple devices in different locations being used to access systems.

We welcome students from different educational and professional backgrounds who have an interest in IS, and you will benefit from our highly supportive culture and extensive industry experience.

Do you want to face the challenges of the business world with more confidence? Join one of the country’s longest-established business studies courses to develop your knowledge and professional skills in this exciting field. This degree has built a reputation in the UK and abroad for meeting students’ educational and professional needs.

You will learn from teaching staff with high levels of expertise in a range of business sectors and benefit from our close links with professional bodies. Developed in partnership with public and private local business organisations, this course will give you an up-to-date, real-world understanding of the contemporary business world.

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.

Concert Music aims to develop an advanced knowledge of compositional techniques from the 16th to 20th/21st century. Informed by current ideas on the academic study and practical application of composition, your course will be taught by established industry professionals and academics.

We aim to equip you with skills to help you succeed in the fast-paced and ever-changing music industry. You will embrace a range of styles and produce original creative work, as well as completing an assessed rehearsal in which you conduct a vocal ensemble.

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.

Electrical and electronic engineering touches on almost every aspect of modern life, from communications to electrical power distribution and health care. If you want to maintain and develop new technologies for our ever-changing world, this course will prepare you to do so.

Demand for engineers is high, and this course combines academic studies with practical applications of engineering design to give you the technical and personal skills you will need to succeed as a professional engineer.

This three-year course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) with Partial Chartered Engineering status (Partial CEng).  However, please bear in mind that our 1-year top-up course is not accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.