Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Quantity Surveying

at University of West London United Kingdom

Do you want to play a big role in helping those affected by with addiction to change their lives?  This course has a strong focus on the Psychology of addiction and could help you turn your interest in this area into a challenging and rewarding career where you can really make a difference.

This particular course of study is based on one of the longest established psychology courses in the UK, which has been accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) since 1986. Furthermore, this substance abuse degree is the only BSc Psychology course in the UK accredited by both the BPS and the Addiction Professionals Registration Body and Network.

Undertaking this course may open the door to postgraduate study or training to be a specialist addiction counsellor.  As the course is accredited by the BPS, there may be the option of training to be a Counselling Psychologist that specialises in supporting those affected with addiction problems.

The expertise of our teaching staff and the support they are able to give to students are major benefits of the course. You will study with tutors who have extensive backgrounds in the field, including research into alcoholism, binge drinking and other forms of addiction.

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.

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. 

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. 

If you are looking for a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering that provides a pathway for you to become a professional engineer in various fields of contemporary civil engineering, this course is for you.

The course will advance your analytical skills, research knowledge and technical understanding and focus on the use of industrially relevant applications and IT skills in the main subject areas of civil engineering including:

• Structures
• Materials
• Geotechnics
• Hydraulics
• Transport infrastructure engineering
• Construction management.

Our MSc Civil Engineering is based at the School of Computing and Engineering. You will be taught by staff with both industrial and academic experience, who will help you to develop your technical understanding and skills in both traditional and contemporary analysis and design as well as improve your knowledge in practical skills and current affairs in Civil Engineering.

Would you like to increase your versatility as a recording artist? Are you a musician who wants to become a music producer?

This course has been developed in response to current demands from the music industry. It aims to develop your skills as a performer and writer, along with your technical knowledge and to give you essential industry know-how that can help you to build your music career. During your studies you will have access to one of the largest audio complexes in Europe, which includes nearly 20 professionally equipped music studios, acoustically designed recording studios and multi-performance production studios.

The course sits at the heart of the London College of Music and represents a creative hub for forward-thinking musical minds.

In line with today’s creative industries, our new BMus (Hons) Composition course offers a unique twofold pathway with specialisms in either Film Composition or Theatre Composition, with the facility to undertake optional modules from both the Film and Theatre strands to create a more generic course of study.

These pathways represent the most significant routes contemporary composers take in their professional life, and aim to directly bridge your university studies with both the creative industries and your future career.

The Film and Theatre pathways are here intended in a holistic way, enabling you to engage with different genres: the Theatre pathway covers composition for musical theatre, opera and experimental music-theatre; the Film pathway encompasses composition for film, television and video games.

The BSc (Hons) Finance and Management has been designed to combine the essential and practical skills of finance, accounting and management needed in the modern business world.

The purpose of the course is to open the doors for you to explore both finance and management paths. The course is ideally suited to those who want a career in business management, but also want some financial knowledge.

Make a difference in young people's lives and understand the challenges they face with this BA (Hons) Youth Studies and Youth Justice degree.

Whether you want to influence public policy, or create change at a more grassroots level, this course will help you navigate the multitude of factors that affect how youth behave today.

You will be introduced to modules which incorporate youth studies, criminology, criminal law, youth justice, sociology, psychology and cultural studies, as these disciplines are best placed to provide the necessary insights and framework for understanding all aspects of youth work.

You will learn about educational concerns, offending behaviour including gangs and gang-affiliated young people, social exclusion and grooming, as well as aspects of social welfare, housing and other relevant local authority issues.  

Prepare for a rewarding career in international business with this hands-on course accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

This international business management degree is designed to give you real-world knowledge of the contemporary business landscape. You will learn essential business functions within an international context and how culture influences international management.

Our teaching is informed by current research and global practices, while our highly qualified, experienced staff will support your personal and professional development.

We maintain links with major professional institutes, including the CMI, to ensure the course remains current and to open up potential opportunities for students.

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.

The BA (Hons) Film and Screen Business addresses the need for highly motivated and knowledgeable producers and business managers and developers within the fast growing and innovative creative industries sector.

Offered in conjunction with ScreenSpace, who provide practical training for creatives, the course challenges you to embrace current narrative and production techniques for screen and television. We will also cover emerging trends, and key business skills which you will then use to develop high-level business plans and strategies.

You’ll learn to navigate the modern media environment; film and media content production and delivery; financing and funding; data and analytics; legal and accounting principles; marketing strategy, exploitation and distribution. You’ll also hone skills to help progress in your own business career – presentation, networking, pitching and creative entrepreneurship.