Master of Music in Performance Work-Based Learning

at University of West London United Kingdom

When you study for your event management degree at UWL you will be ideally placed in London, the heart of the UK’s events industry and one of the biggest events capitals in the world. With work-based learning opportunities built into the course, you will have the chance to experience a wide range of events.

As part of your coursework you will be involved in planning and organising events; you will learn to effectively bid for contracts, work on client briefs, carry out risk assessments, design presentations and produce reports. Your work will integrate key areas of event management including operations and logistics, public relations, marketing, technical and production expertise.

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.

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.

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.

This Masters in human resources is designed to meet the career development needs of human resource (HR) managers, advisers and administrators.

You will benefit from the support of our highly qualified teaching staff, whose HR expertise includes logistics, finance, tourism, IT, manufacturing and leadership. Their knowledge is extensive, current and, most importantly, is transferred to you throughout the course.   To facilitate your professional development, the course closely follows the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) postgraduate syllabus structure and meets the Advanced Level knowledge requirements for entry into their professional membership grade.

If you would like to be at forefront of the ongoing technological revolution then our MSc Artificial Intelligence course is for you. On this course you will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge to work across disciplines and implement AI systems where they are needed.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining the way we live, allowing us to automate processes and enhance our quality of life. The resulting new technologies create the need for trained experts with a deep understanding of their intricacies and applications.

As well as learning the technical skills, you will have the chance to explore realistic applications through group and individual projects. We have contacts with major technology companies, perfect for opportunities within industry-initiated and healthcare-related projects.

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.

Are you interested in a career in the music industry? The BMus (Hons) Performance and Music Management is the perfect course if you want to take control of managing your career while gaining the studio knowledge to perform basic recordings.

As such, this degree has a heavy focus on learning how the industry works and how you can empower yourself as pragmatic, well informed creative business entrepreneurs.

The degree recognises that modern performing artists are no longer just performing artists. They require a solid – industry-focussed – managerial foundation, a high level of performing ability, a knowledge of musical concepts, and a strong creative drive.

All BMus (Hons) Performance and Music Management students will have access to digital distribution with no upfront cost for their musical endeavours during their studies to promote student-led entrepreneurship and a strong creative community via the university record label.

As part of a University-wide scholarship, students enrolling on the BA (Hons) Music Management course in the coming academic year will receive a free pair of Sennheiser headphones as well as multiple key textbooks upon enrolment.

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.

Are you interested in how buildings are designed? As an architectural technologist and designer you will have the expertise to advise planners, property developers and constructors on their building projects.

This undergraduate course focuses on practical, in-demand skills so that you can make sure that buildings function as they are intended to. You will develop the valuable ability to plan and design buildings that suit the needs of a client, the surrounding community and, importantly, the environment.

On this course you will examine important topical issues, including environmental concerns and the technologies that are being used to address them. Through visits to materials manufacturers and construction sites, as well as opportunities to work on team projects, you will learn how to apply your technical knowledge to real-world design problems.

If you’re passionate about fashion, this future-focused, design-led course from JCA will help prepare you for an entrepreneurial career in the global couture fashion and accessories industry.

Founded by iconic designer Jimmy Choo, after identifying a lack of focused, professional luxury brand training for students, the JCA is run by fashion professionals and has been created exclusively for talented individuals serious about a career in luxury fashion.

As well as teaching about fashion design, the Academy will equip you with the tools needed to establish yourself as fashion freelancers and micro-SMEs and to manage your business successfully.

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.