UWE Undergraduate Prospectus 2016

Undergraduate Prospectus 2016

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Contents Life at UWE Bristol

Course listings

Essential information

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138 Application timeline

Your future starts now

Allied Health Professions

6 Everything you need to shine

52 Architecture and the Built Environment

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60 Arts and Cultural Industries

Real career focus

14 Unbeatable Bristol

140 How to apply 142 Entry requirements 144 UCAS tariff tables

66 Biological, Biomedical and Analytical Sciences

146 Money matters

72 Business

150 Glossary

80 Computer Science and Creative Technologies

152 The small print

38 International students 42 Supporting you all the way

86 Creative Industries School of Art and Design

18 Get your bearings 28 Life beyond lectures 36 Open Days

90 Creative Industries -

School of Film and Journalism 94 Education 100 Engineering Design and Mathematics 106 Geography and Environmental Management 112 Health and Social Sciences 120 Law 126 Nursing and Midwifery 130 Sports, Equine, Animal and Veterinary Nursing 1

We think differently from other universities.We believe your university experience should equip you with far more than the qualifications to begin your career. It all starts here. That’s why we offer all the support, inspiration and real-world opportunities you’ll need to take your career to the next level when you leave us.

Your future

starts now You’ll combine your theoretical studies with plenty of invaluable, practical experience. As well as exceptional facilities, equipment and technology, we have strong partnerships with businesses and organisations locally, nationally and internationally. These networks open important doors, presenting hundreds of opportunities to develop your skills, to innovate and to contribute to society and commerce.

We offer outstanding learning backed by renowned, worldclass research. These qualities, together with our awardwinning support infrastructure, ensure you have everything you need to develop academically, professionally and socially.

Upon graduation, whether entering employment, starting a business or going on to further your studies, UWE Bristol will ensure you’re ready and able to realise your full potential.

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“We seek not purely to educate but to develop skills, expand the mind and cultural awareness and instil a thirst for new knowledge.”

Professor Steve West Vice-Chancellor and CEO UWE Bristol

www.uwe.ac.uk/realworldfilm

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We want to inspire and nurture confident and enterprising students that society and the economy needs. Our ÂŁ220m investment in our campuses will help deliver that vision.

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“The new Students’ Union on Frenchay Campus is a modern, clearly identifiable space, at what will be the heart of the campus. It will provide event space for our 200 societies, sports clubs and student networks and give them the opportunity to develop and grow. It’s a really exciting time for students at UWE Bristol, and we are proud that the new building will be pivotal in making sure we make a difference to students’ lives.”

Charlie Roper UWESU President

The £9.2m UWE Bristol Students’ Union (UWESU) building will provide a modern social and leisure hub under one roof.

The development of Bower Ashton Campus will include provision for traditional making alongside the most modern and high-tech facilitie that are used in the creative industries today.

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“My vision is for a ‘living’ building where business professionals, students and academics can mingle formally and informally.

Bringing businesses here will be hugely beneficial for students – enabling them to have direct contact with the real world of work and helping them develop the skills they need to be even more attractive to employers.”

Professor Jane Harrington Deputy Vice-Chancellor

The £50m landmark Faculty of Business and Law building on Frenchay Campus will provide innovative teaching spaces, two showcase law courts, a city trading room, two Harvard lecture theatres, a 300-seat lecture theatre, IT suites, plus social spaces and a café.

UWE Bristol won government funding to set up one of only four ‘University Enterprise Zones’ in the UK. The £16.5m project will provide a business ‘hatchery’, incubation and grow-on space for businesses specialising in robotics, biosciences, biomedicine and other high-tech areas. The Zone is expected to generate over 500 new jobs, and generate more than £50m for the local economy.

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UWE Bristol employability in numbers

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are freelancing, self-employed or starting their own business within six months of graduation.

visited UWE Bristol to take part in recruitment events in 2013/14.

graduates

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employers

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of UWE Bristol graduates are in work or further study six months after graduating

8,052

placements were undertaken in 2013/14

(Destinations of Leavers for Higher Education, published 2014)

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have advertised one or more opportunities with us for placements, jobs and internships in the last year

were undertaken by UWE Bristol students in 2013/14

advertised through our Student Jobshop in 2013/14

organisations and employers

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Everything you need to

shine Top-notch studies, an inclusive university, the best facilities, a stunning city and thousands of opportunities.

What a combination!

A 21st century university We’ve invested heavily in infrastructure and facilities and we plan to spend a further £220m by 2020, ensuring we remain digitally advanced, our staff stay at the forefront of new research, and our students have the best possible opportunities in every aspect of their university experience.

We don’t stick to the ordinary: recent developments include nursing simulation suites and a vehicle simulator where you can test drive at Silverstone while on Frenchay Campus!

Beyond studying, we have a Centre for Performing Arts, a 5,000m2 Exhibition and Conference Centre, a wellequipped Centre for Sport, an on-campus cinema, a bank, bars, post office, numerous shops and cafés - everything you could possibly need is here.

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First-class learning environments You’ll access enviable library resources 24/7, including electronically, with specialist staff on hand to help you exploit the information available.

You can choose to study online through Blackboard, our extensive virtual learning facility with lecture notes, presentations and online discussion forums. Every campus has comfortable learningzones with PC stations, comfy seating and space for group work.

Through Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) first-year students meet weekly with trained second-year students who share their experience and knowledge of the course.

Real-world career focus Our mission is to equip you for success. We have an award-winning careers service offering advice and real opportunities, both during and after graduation.

We have an enterprise initiative to help you develop entrepreneurial skills. It’s an excellent way to acquire business acumen in preparation for a competitive job market. Join a student-led

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enterprise society such as Enactus or UWE Bristol InnovEnters or get involved in faculty-based activities.

Opportunities near and far Bristol is a great city in which to learn and gain experience: one of the UK’s largest and most prosperous cities, steeped in centuries of culture, enterprise and innovation.

There are thousands of opportunities for placements and work experience here throughout, and after, your course.

If you want to venture further afield, some courses offer the opportunity to study modules of your degree in partner universities around Europe, through our Erasmus programme.

www.uwe.ac.uk/visionandmission

www.uwe.ac.uk/studyabroad

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We’ve built close partnerships with leading employers to help develop the right content for our courses – so you’ll have the skills they’re looking for when you graduate.

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career focus

Real world experiences

Student enterprise

UWE Bristol Futures Award

Employers work with us to offer you internships and placements, set live briefs, participate in lectures or research projects and provide graduate jobs.

Employers are increasingly looking to find students and graduates with innovation, creativity, leadership and networking skills. That’s why we encourage you to get involved with one or more of our enterprise networks at UWE Bristol. These include Enactus, the UWE Bristol Marketing Society and UWE InnovEnters (Innovation and Enterprise Society).

All these extra-curricular activities can be counted towards a UWE Bristol Futures Award. This formally recognises the variety of skills and experience you’ve gained while at university, celebrating your activities and achievements and helping to build your CV.

Many courses include placements or other workbased opportunities, both locally and internationally.

Evidence shows these lead to better grades and higher salaries.

We’re very active on the internship scene, in particular taking advantage of the rapidly increasing small business sector, which is booming across our city.

We’ve also hundreds of volunteering opportunities which will give you transferable skills and enhance your CV. You could consider teaching ‘silver surfers’ how to access the internet, reading with kids or taking part in a beach-clean, for example.

UWE Bristol is one of only four universities to have won government funding to set up a University Enterprise Zone to ‘hatch’ and grow business ideas.

And there’s even help with funding or setting up your own social enterprise or business through the Support for Entrepreneurs scheme.

The award is recorded on your Higher Education Achievement Report and recognised at your graduation ceremony. It’s a lasting reminder to you - and potential employers that you made the most of your time at university.

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www.uwe.ac.uk/studentstorieshighlights

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UWE Bristol in numbers

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Total number of students

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2013/14 Student numbers (captured December 2014) 12

180 Students’ Union Most Cycle groups Friendly Employer UWE Bristol won Most Cycle Friendly Employer at the Travelwest Sustainable Business Awards

including sports clubs, societies, community networks and volunteer activities

in Stonewall’s Workplace Index 2014

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We have thriving student and staff LGBT networks active in supporting the annual Bristol Pride event and LGBT history month

UWE Bristol puts on over 400 events dedicated to health and wellbeing every year

70-station fitness suite

24-hour computer lab

100 seats in our free on-site cinema

at our Centre for Sport on Frenchay Campus

open to all students on Frenchay Campus, as well as a library and computer lab on every campus

Screenings include recent blockbusters, documentaries and film-noir cult classics

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Unbeatable

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Bristol

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Bristol Harbourside Credit: Destination Bristol

A vibrant student city

www.uwe.ac.uk/bristol

Bristol is a brilliant, diverse and multi-cultural city in which to study and live. It’s famed for its original music, festivals, food and culture. From viewing Brunel’s famous Clifton Suspension Bridge and original Banksy street art, to visiting the many stylish and quirky shops, bars and cafés – you’ll never be stuck for things to do.

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Rosie Ashton Court hosts music festivals and the balloon fiesta. It’s a great picnic spot, great for impromptu BBQs and lazy summer days with friends.

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Queen Square

Chris Bahn Cred it: Br istol City

St Paul’s Carnival, St Werburgh’s City Farm and the Climbing Centre.

Pie Minister, the Fleece, plus, obviously the whole of Stokes Croft and Gloucester Road, Thekla, the Apple, the Old Duke, and the Harbour Festival.

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Kat What makes Bristol great...

Iain Bristol has an excellent infrastructure, great food, great clubs, great city. Great university!!

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Campus

life UWE Bristol’s three main campuses are in the fantastic, vibrant city of Bristol. We have Frenchay and Glenside campuses, just three miles north of the centre, and Bower Ashton campus even nearer.

Further afield we offer UWE Gloucester and Hartpury College.

All have excellent transport links and great facilities.

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www.uwe.ac.uk/campuses

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Frenchay Campus Our main campus with lecture theatres, libraries, computer rooms, Centre for Sport, Centre for Performing Arts, Students’ Union, Exhibition and Conference Centre, shops and bars. It’s also home to 2,588 students.

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Glenside Campus www.uwe.ac.uk/glensidecampusfilm

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Set within leafy grounds in the Fishponds area, Glenside is an impressive former hospital complex and home to our Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences. It’s an inspirational setting, with excellent teaching facilities and among the best healthcare libraries in England.

Bower Ashton Campus www.uwe.ac.uk/bowerashtoncampusfilm

Adjacent to the 850acre Ashton Court estate and close to central communities, this is the base for most Creative Industries students. Bower Ashton has outstanding, specialist art, design and media facilities, a brand new student learning zone and library, plus Students’ Union, bars and shops.

Hartpury College Campus An associate Faculty of UWE Bristol, this is where Sports, Animal and Land studies take place. It has exceptional sporting facilities and a world-renowned equine centre.

UWE Gloucester Campus Situated in the recently redeveloped Gloucester Docks, this campus is home to some of our Adult Nursing students. It has a purpose-built skills and simulation suite and library.

Students have full access to Gloucester College facilities.

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Campus life…

Don’t take our word for it

Ali I love Bower Ashton because of its beautiful location, and if you fancy a break from working then taking a walk around the campus is lovely, refreshing and idyllic!

Li I love Bower Ashton for the stags.

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Olivia Seconds away there’s a park full of beautiful deer and there’s Ashton Court for lectures just up the hill x

Maryam I love Frenchay because it’s so open and green.

Kevin I love Frenchay because of the great accessibility for wheelchair users that it allows.

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Kate I love Glenside because it has a rich history, whenever I’m there I think about people who could have walked the same halls and floors as me in the past. It’s very picturesque and peaceful. Also, it has a brilliant healthcare library.

Shannon I love Glenside campus as it’s small, beautiful and historical.

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Alice I love Glenside campus because it looks like Hogwarts.

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Your new home from home.

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Choose from a great variety of accommodation and locations.

All UWE Bristol-owned accommodation currently includes bike storage, WiFi, contents insurance, launderette facilities and an opportunity to add preferential-rate membership of our Centre for Sport to your rent package.

Our accommodation is highspec, with spacious rooms.

If you’d prefer private landlord accommodation, we’ll give you a comprehensive list.

www.uwe.ac.uk/accommodation

As a new undergraduate, if you apply by the deadline you’re guaranteed accommodation (after the deadline there may still be availability).

All accommodation is allocated on a first-come first-served basis.

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Frenchay Campus Living on Frenchay Campus you’ll be within walking distance of lectures, the Library, computer rooms, Students’ Union and centres for Sport and the Performing Arts.

Choose from: Student Village: arranged around four courtyards, there are 1,932 en-suite student rooms in six-bed cluster flats.

Carroll Court: a smaller community of 42 twostorey houses, each accommodating six students with shared bathroom facilities.

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Wallscourt Park A stylish townhouse development on Frenchay Campus, with spacious rooms and large communal areas. Eight or 12 students per house, with the opportunity to share bedrooms at reduced rates in some of the eight bedroom houses.

Glenside Campus

Choose from: Glenside: a spectacular, historic, former hospital building, Glenside offers 288 single study-bedrooms with a wash basin. Arranged in 47 individual flats, each has communal bath/shower rooms, kitchen and dining room.

The Hollies: opposite Glenside, a collection of buildings in leafy surroundings. It has 179 single study bedrooms in self-contained flats of three to eight students, with some student parking available.

City Centre Working with a number of student accommodation partners, UWE Bristol has sole access to a large number of rooms in the city. We offer you a variety of single study bedrooms with communal areas. Ideal for students who enjoy busy inner-city life, are on a budget, or studying at Bower Ashton Campus.

Hartpury UWE Bristol students based at Hartpury can choose from a variety of accommodation.

www.uwe.ac.uk/hartpuryaccommodation

Well-suited to Health and Applied Sciences students, Glenside Campus is a short bus journey to Frenchay Campus and the city centre.

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Centre for Sport

Fitter Healthier Happier We know that sport, health and fitness is an important part of university life and you won’t be disappointed at UWE Bristol!

With continuing investment, we have outstanding facilities that include a double sports hall, squash courts, fitness suites, studio, indoor climbing wall and an all-weather pitch.

Whether it’s just to stay fit or pursue your sporting ambitions, our discounted membership provides access to the multi-fitness suite, exercise class programme and much more!

Mohamed El Shorbagy, world number one squash player

EDGE Volunteering

www.uwe.ac.uk/sport

If you fancy giving something back, you can get involved with EDGE sports volunteering: from training to gain official qualifications, to helping on the side-lines, it’ll enrich other people’s lives and help boost your CV.

High performance sport

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Working alongside the Students’ Union we fund

Supporting athletes to play and train at the highest level, the High Performance Athlete Programme provides bursary and scholarship opportunities, many offered in partnership with local professional teams, as well as exclusive access to the performance gym and sports science services.

Social sport

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The thriving social sport scene gives you something to get your teeth into, with options to try something new through ‘Off the Wall’, coached sessions to improve your skills or social and competitive leagues.

over 40 coaches across various sports teams with the opportunity to represent UWE Bristol in British University and Colleges Sport Championships.

Facilities

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Centre for Performing Arts

Play your part

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If you’re into music, musical theatre or dance – or you’d like to learn – head for UWE Bristol’s cultural hub, the Centre for Performing Arts.

Whether playing a musical instrument, singing, dancing, acting or helping out backstage with lighting, costumes or sets, or making use of the practice facilities, you’ll be very welcome.

You can watch, listen or actively take part in public performances at some

of Bristol’s finest venues, including Colston Hall, the Redgrave Theatre, Bristol Cathedral and St George’s concert hall.

Events range from largescale concerts with our full symphony orchestra and chorus to jazz nights, music workshops, African drumming sessions, barbershop close harmonies and dance groups.

If you’re interested in forming a band you’ll have free access to our wellequipped music studios. We bring many skills together

in our regular musical productions: recent ones have included Titanic, Honk! and Soho Cinders.

We have excellent partnerships with leading local and national arts organisations such as Bristol Music Trust and Welsh National Opera.

All learning opportunities are led by experienced professionals.

Whatever your current skill level, from complete beginner to accomplished performer, we welcome you to throw yourself in to it and enjoy the experience.

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Students’ Union

University is the perfect opportunity to explore new hobbies, societies, sports, volunteering, social events and our unique cultural and faith-based networks. UWE Bristol’s Students’ Union (UWESU) offers you the chance to get involved in it all.

We have a fantastic new £9.2m UWESU building located centrally on Frenchay Campus. It’s purpose-built with social spaces, a bar, a coffee shop and convenience store. We also have great SU facilities at our Glenside and Bower Ashton campuses - so you’ll never be stuck for entertainment, friends, or food!

Meet people, join groups and investigate the hundreds of options available to ensure you make the most of your time here. You can expect a packed schedule of both daytime and evening entertainment, from guided tours of Bristol to epic club nights with famous DJs.

Your welcome

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We’ll invite you to our Welcome Weekend, followed by Freshers’ Week and culminating in our legendary Freshers’ Fair: the biggest and best in the UK, with 200 stalls covering 5,000m2.

@uwesu

During your first few weeks at UWE Bristol our mission is to help ensure you’re sorted, settled and aware of all the opportunities open to you through the Students’ Union.

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Your Students’ Union…

Don’t take our word for it Credit: Take That Photo

Charlie Roper @TheSUPresident Immensely proud of all our clubs, societies, networks, volunteers and more! Freshers’ Fair was fantastic! #UWEFreshers

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If your passion is not already on offer, then why not set up your own society?

We can help you start something new.

Credit: Will Heaso

We have more than 180 different sports, societies, student networks and volunteer activities to join.

These are a fantastic way to make contacts and have fun. For a full listing go to www.uwesu.org/joinin.

Your support If you need help with anything as you settle into your new life – from finance to childcare to finding digs or a part-time job via our active JobShop – we’ve got the resources to help. Come and see us at our multiaward-winning, free and confidential Student Advice Centre.

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3,818 jobs

advertised by the SU Jobshop

4 Students’ Union bars offering places to go for relaxing during the day and partying through the night

6,344 members

of Sports Clubs, Societies and Networks

Credit: J Need Photography

Your union, your voice UWESU exists to listen to you and ensure you are getting the best university experience. We campaign on your behalf and welcome you to add your voice to the debate.

Our SU is led by student officers who you’ll get to elect each year to represent your needs.

Catrin First competition of the year! #UWETrampoline #UWESU #TeamUWE JJ UWESU are the best of FRIENDS! #UWEFreshers

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Come and see UWE Bristol for yourself - sample campus life, explore the city and discover more about our courses.

UWE Bristol

Open Days See for yourself‌

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Top tips for a perfect Open Day Ask our student ambassadors questions Our students will be on hand to answer all your questions from their real life experience of being at UWE Bristol. They are the ones with the red tops on!

Speak to academics about courses This is your chance to ask detailed questions about your course, find out exactly what you will be studying and meet some of the tutors.

Make sure you see everything you need to see Regular tours of the campus take place throughout the day so make sure you explore all the learning facilities, Centre for Sport and accommodation.

Explore the surrounding city This is your chance to check out the city – you could be living here for 3-4 years!

There will be free buses on the day to take you on a tour of the city.

Ask about extra-curricular activities Find out about opportunities to boost

your employability, from volunteering and being a student rep, to internships and placements.

Find out about the social scene Open Days are designed to give you an insight into the university life you could have. Chat with the ambassadors to find out what they do with their spare time!

Make sure you ask all your questions Go to the Ask the Expert Fair - there will be specialist advisers available to answer questions on accommodation, finance, careers and how to apply.

Find out about how you would get around in the city Buses link all campuses with the city centre and there are plenty of rail links. Bikes are well catered for too Bristol has been crowned the UK’s first Cycling City.

Plan ahead – print off all information and prepare questions Print out the itinerary for the Department you are visiting the week before the Open Day to help you make the most of your day.

Open Days: 21 March 2015 06 June 2015 03 October 2015 07 November 2015 21 November 2015 (Bower Ashton only)

Register now

www.uwe.ac.uk/opendays

Melanie Had a great time at #UWEOpen (Glenside) on Sat in beautiful #Bristol. Passionate staff+students and informative talks.

Thankyou @UWEBristol!

Bethan @UWEBristol I think so, loved the campus and everyone was so friendly, so thanks for that!

Khaya‫‏‬ UWE Bristol university is definitely going to be my first option.

Jessica The Open Day definitely made me want to go to UWE Bristol more, so excited!

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countries worldwide and ‘Highly Trusted Sponsor’ status from the Home Office.

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We’re among the largest, most popular universities in the UK, with students from over

Proud of our truly multicultural and multi-faith communities, we reflect the diversity of the city of Bristol itself.

Before you join you can enjoy support from our in-country representatives.

They’ll help you with your application and visa processes at no charge.

International College Gently ease into UK life and your university experience. At our oncampus International College you can improve your spoken and written English and raise your qualifications to UK standards. On completing the course you’re guaranteed entry to a UWE Bristol undergraduate or postgraduate degree course.

Claudia “The tutors have been very supportive and they have always been available whether you drop by their offices or e-mail them. Having that support mechanism is vital especially as the year progresses and the content learnt in class becomes more detailed and complicated.�

Claudia BA(Hons) Business Management with Marketing, Mozambique

Additional support Free to international students, we offer English language tuition and academic writing workshops throughout your degree. We also run a Summer School, combining English studies with social events.

Whilst here you can join some of our many Students’ Union networks, which bring together students of similar faiths, cultures and beliefs.

Specialist international careers service

UWE Bristol pioneered the now well-established GradLink service.

This online service links our students with over 100 employers in Canada, China, India, Malaysia and across Africa, providing hundreds of networking and career opportunities.

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The world is waiting.

Explore it.

North America Canada USA

The Caribbean Grenada

Go global Adding an international aspect to your university experience can really make a difference to your future - employers welcome graduates with a global perspective and you’ll be amazed at how much you develop personally as well.

At UWE Bristol we aim to provide you with a widerange of international experiences as part of your course. You could complete a work placement abroad or study with one of our partners around the world.

Through the Erasmus programme, our study abroad schemes, and international placements, the world really is waiting for you to explore.

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Why study or work abroad?

• Experience another culture and perhaps learn a new language.

• Gain international work experience and develop your employment networks.

• Make your CV stand out to employers.

• Become a more confident and independent person.

• Get the most out of university and make friends around the world.

Europe Cyprus Finland Ireland Spain Turkey

East Asia

South Asia Africa Nigeria

India Nepal Sri Lanka

China Hong Kong Taiwan

South East Asia Malaysia Singapore Thailand Vietnam

We have established connections with top institutions around the world, providing you with the opportunity to graduate with a truly global perspective! www.uwe.ac.uk/studyabroad

With all of our connections both in the UK and around the world you are a fully registered UWE Bristol student with access to all our facilities and support.

www.uwe.ac.uk/globalstudy

Our Collaborative Partnerships allow you to study a UWE Bristol award in different countries throughout the world as well as within South West England. Our Progression Partnerships enable you to start your studies in another country and then complete them in the UK, graduating with a UWE Bristol degree. We also have a number of partnerships with UK colleges who mainly provide Foundation degrees and offer pathways onto UWE Bristol courses.

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Supporting you all the way We’ll support you to make the most of your time here. Each campus has an Information Point – somewhere you can go with any query.

We have a range of advisers to help – Student Advisers are on hand to answer queries about your course, Immigration Advisers to answer questions about visas and living in the UK, and Money Advisers with experience of resolving financial matters.

Students of all faiths are well-catered for, with dedicated space for prayer and reflection, and opportunities to meet people.

Healthy mind and body

physical difficulties, dyslexia and other conditions which may require support workers or assistive technology.

UWE Students’ Union offers support through their award-winning independent advice service and the range of community networks, with the Halley Nursery on Frenchay Campus to support parents and carers.

We also offer events and workshops to help you stay healthy, guide you through life’s challenges and help you develop strategies to cope and flourish.

All students have access to the University Health Centre on Frenchay Campus.

admissions@uwe.ac.uk

www.uwe.ac.uk/students

Disability Advisers are here to help you manage any

www.uwe.ac.uk/nursery

Free, specialist emotional and mental health support is available through our Wellbeing Service, including short-term and online counselling.

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Image: Architecture and the Built Environment building, Frenchay Campus.

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Courses

46 Allied Health Professions 52 Architecture and the Built Environment 60 Arts and Cultural Industries 66 Biological, Biomedical and Analytical Sciences 72 Business 80 Computer Science and Creative Technologies 86 Creative Industries - School of Art and Design 90 Creative Industries - School of Film and Journalism 94 Education 100 Engineering Design and Mathematics 106 Geography and Environmental Management 112 Health and Social Sciences 120 Law 126 Nursing and Midwifery 130 Sports, Equine, Animal and Veterinary Nursing

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ÂŁ20,871 Average starting salary for our Allied Health Professions students in full-time professional jobs six months after graduating.

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Careers Upon graduation you can step right into a fulfilling career with excellent progression opportunities. Our courses equip you with high-level patient and client care skills and can help you get the job

Allied Health Professions

you want.

Facilities From the Human Analysis Laboratory to the dedicated Radiography practical environment, and immersive Virtual Linear Accelerator to help train therapeutic radiographers, our facilities are designed to equip you for your chosen career.

Partnerships

We make a difference by transforming lives.

You’ll learn to work as part of a lifechanging team by gaining hands-on experience in supportive classroom and professional practice settings.

We have established links with numerous NHS, local authority, private, charity, sports and social enterprise organisations.

Teaching, learning and

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and practice led.

research in Allied Health Professions focuses on patient and client care and the skills and professional attributes needed in the real world.

Lecturers are experienced health and social care professionals, many still actively working in practice or research.

Student support You will be supported by a range of staff, and will be assigned a personal tutor to enable you to gain the most from your studies.

Please note: Recruitment for this course is informed by Health Education England’s Values Based Recruitment Framework. The purpose of this framework is to ensure that we recruit students whose individual values and behaviours align with the values of the NHS Constitution.

www.uwe.ac.uk/study

Teaching

of our BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Imaging students are in work or further study six months after graduating.

all our courses are research

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collaborate with us to ensure

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opportunities, these partners

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As well as offering placement

What are our graduates doing now?

Occupational Therapist, Bristol Royal Infirmary Occupational Therapist, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Trust Physiotherapist, St Bartholomew’s Hospital London Rehabilitation Assistant, Norfolk Radiographer, Diagnostic, Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital Radiographer, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust Therapy Radiographer, Poole Hospital NHS Trust Sports Therapist, Leicester Tigers Physiotherapist, Top To Toe Physiotherapist ...as well as further study See a full list:

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Allied Health Professions

Foundation course Health Professions Foundation Programme Full-time: 1 year Course code: B900 Starts: September Campus: Glenside UWE Bristol, and Ashley Down Campus, City of Bristol College Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: n/a Required subjects: The course is aimed at individuals who may have few or no formal qualifications but who can demonstrate a clear commitment to pursuing a career within their chosen profession.

The Department of Allied Health Professions at UWE Bristol and the City of Bristol College offer this unique one year full-time Foundation Programme for Health Professions. This is an alternative route to higher education primarily designed for mature people with few or no formal qualifications or those who do not meet the entry requirements for an undergraduate degree. This foundation course aims to provide knowledge and skills to enable you to progress onto one of our Allied Health Professions or Nursing and Midwifery degree courses.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Foundation Human Biology Human Anatomy and Physiology Communication and Study Skills Combined Sciences Managing Numerical Data Research Basics Social Sciences Introduction to Evidence in Practice

Degree courses Applied Paramedic Science BSc(Hons) Part-time: 2 years

This course is designed to provide the advanced patient assessment and management skills required for contemporary paramedic practice. It focuses on effective, high quality care, as well as enhanced knowledge to address contemporary developments in emergency and urgent care. By choosing to study this degree you will obtain advanced and specialist clinical knowledge and develop characteristics that can be applied in your clinical practice.

Topics can include: • Advanced Pre-Hospital Trauma Management • Contemporary Paramedic Practice in Urgent Care • Evidencing Contemporary Paramedic Practice • Applied Paramedic Pharmacology • Advancing Paramedic Practice

Diagnostic Imaging BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years which includes 3 x 14 weeks clinical placements

Course code: B821 Starts: September Campus: Glenside Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above to include English Language, Maths and Double Science or two separate sciences or equivalents. A-Level: Grade C or above in a Science subject or equivalents.† Diagnostic imaging radiographers use ionising and non-ionising radiation to produce diagnostic images. Radiographers need specialist knowledge in radiation science, technology, anatomy, physiology and pathology. Our course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC. You will study technology and patient care using university facilities and clinical placements. The course will equip you with the knowledge and professional skills required to practise safe patient-centred care.

Topics can include:

Course code: B781 Starts: September Campus: Glenside Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: n/a Required subjects: You will need to be registered with the HCPC and practising as a paramedic to enrol on this course.

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Patient Care Diagnostic Imaging Technology and Equipment Communication Skills Research Skills Advances in Imaging Modalities Clinical Placement Professional Issues

Occupational Therapy BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years

Course code: B920 Starts: September Campus: Glenside Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 340* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above, to include English Language and Maths or equivalents. A-Level: Grade B in Science or Social Science. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the course has excellent on-site facilities and integrated practice-based training.

You’ll learn the elements of good practice, including the theory and science underpinning it, developing the professional skills to deliver safe, effective and ethical care.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Exploring Occupation, Health and Wellbeing Elements of Human Performance Foundations for Practice Occupational Therapy Practice 1 Physical Challenges and Occupation Psychosocial Challenges and Occupation Skills and Strategies for Occupational Therapy Complex Needs and Occupation

Paramedic Science BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years

Course code: B950 Starts: September Campus: Glenside Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above, to include English Language, Maths and Science or equivalents.

A-Level: Grade B or above in a Science or Social Science subject. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† The Paramedic Science course provides you with the knowledge and skills to be part of the team providing the 999 ambulance service’s response to acute medical and traumatic emergencies.

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

Allied Health Professions

Paramedics are skilled professionals working in a highly physical and mentally demanding role. The course has been developed to meet the increasing requirement for paramedics to provide a wider range of treatment options, broadening their role in the urgent care environment.

Physiotherapy BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Principles of Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Life Sciences for Paramedics Pre-Hospital Trauma Care Advanced Life Support Skills Emergency Care of the Child Evidence-Based Paramedic Practice Clinical Examination Skills Psychosocial Aspects of Paramedic Practice

Physical Activity and Community Health BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years

Course code: C6B9 Starts: September Campus: Glenside and Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above, to include English Language, Maths and either Double Science or Biology and Physics or equivalents. A-Level: Grade C or above in Biology, Human Biology or Physical Education. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† You will graduate with the skills to enhance and sustain the physical and psychological health and wellbeing of individuals in all areas of the community. Endorsed by SkillsActive, with fully integrated work-based training, the course provides entry to the Register of Exercise Professionals, preparing you for a range of exciting careers.

Topics can include: • Introductory and Applied Anatomy, Physiology and Nutrition • Principles and Practice of Gym Instruction and Personal Training • Public Health and Health Promotion • Introductory and Applied Exercise Psychology • Behaviour Change • Clinical Exercise and Nutrition • Principles and Practice of Exercise Referral • Research, Enterprise and Innovation Project

Course code: B160 Starts: September Campus: Glenside Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 340* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above, to include English Language, Maths and Double Science or Physics, or equivalents. A-Level: Grade B or above in Biology or Human Biology. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the course leads to eligibility to apply for registration as a physiotherapist with the HCPC. Fully integrated work-based training, outstanding on-site facilities and a supportive team with a depth of physiotherapy experience will prepare you for a varied and stimulating career.

Topics can include: • Functional Anatomy • Exercise and Biomechanics • Management and Rehabilitation of CardioRespiratory, Musculoskeletal and Neurological Conditions • Health and Wellbeing • Inter-Professional Collaboration • Contemporary Issues in Physiotherapy Practice • Complex and Long Term Conditions • Evidence-Based Physiotherapy and Research Studies

Radiotherapy and Oncology BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years

Course code: B822 Starts: September Campus: Glenside Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above, to include English Language, Maths and Double Science or two separate Sciences or equivalents. A-Level: Grade C or above in a Science subject. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

Radiographers plan and deliver prescribed treatments for cancer using x-rays and other types of radiation. Our course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC. Integrated work-based training, state-of-the-art facilities and inspirational staff create consistently high-achieving graduates.

Topics can include: • • • • • • •

Patient Care Radiotherapy Technology and Equipment Communication Skills Research Skills Advances in Cancer Treatment Clinical Placement Professional Issues

Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years

Course code: BC96 Starts: September Campus: Glenside and Frenchay, Year 3 at Hartpury Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above to include English Language, Maths and either Double Science or Biology and Physics or equivalents. A-Level: Grade C or above in Biology, Human Biology or PE. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Accredited by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT), the course leads to eligibility for membership of BASRaT. Integrated work-based training including placements with elite sports teams, outstanding facilities and a supportive team with a depth of sports rehabilitation experience will prepare you for a dynamic career.

Topics can include: • Anatomy • Exercise and Biomechanics • Injury Assessment and Management • Advanced Sport Rehabilitation • Evidence-Based Sport Rehabilitation • Fieldwork Placement • Research Studies for Allied Health Professionals

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Did you know

In recognition of UWE Bristol’s position as a leading university for the training of future health and social care professionals, the UK Department of Health helped us to install a Virtual Linear Accelerator – used for Radiotherapy and Oncology training - before any other university in the UK. Our other outstanding facilities include an Occupational Therapy Resource Centre, a Human Analysis Laboratory, a Radiography practical suite, simulation house and fully-equipped ambulance.

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ÂŁ21,251 Average starting salary for our Architecture and the Built Environment students in full-time professional jobs six months after graduating.

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Careers We have an enviable reputation for developing highly professional graduates, with qualities highly regarded by employers in a broad range of architectural, property and construction disciplines.

Facilities We offer some of the most up-to-date studio, workshop and laboratory facilities combined with specialist teaching and real-world application to ensure you’re well-equipped for your future career.

Partnerships We have unique partnerships with leading regional and global employers who offer

Architecture and the Built Environment Our department is a broad-based intellectual community of creative built environment professionals committed to an inter-disciplinary approach to the design of sustainable built environments and innovative new products.

numerous work experience and placement opportunities.

Teaching internationally-renowned programme of research and strong links with industry.

Interdisciplinary teaching is a key feature of all our courses.

Student support Our careers advisers will help you put together a strong application for placement opportunities. Whilst here, you’ll have an academic

100% of our BSc(Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management students are satisfied with their course. unistats.com 2014

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is informed by our

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Our expert teaching

What are our graduates doing now?

Architect, Glenn Howells Architects Product Designer, Dyson Architectural Technician, Reardon Smith Architects Architectural Technician, Buro Happold Construction Manager, Lend Lease Construction Manager, Laing O’Rourke Quantity Surveyor, EC Harris

tutor to guide you through

Real Estate Surveyor, Jones Lang LaSalle

your studies.

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Architecture and the Built Environment

BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years, Year 2 entry Sandwich: 4 years

Topics can include: • Building Physics and Services • Investigating Structures • Studio • IT for Designers • History of Architecture • Building Pathology • Commercial Development • Procurement and Contract Practice

Architecture BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Course code: K100 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 360* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Investigate the design, refurbishment and reuse of existing and new build structures with an emphasis on building technology. Develop creative solutions from artistic concepts through

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Architecture and Environmental Engineering BEng(Hons) Full-time: 4 years CC

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This CIAT accredited course will equip you with an understanding of construction technology, structural design, building science, the appropriate use of materials and how best to define solutions using a variety of visualisation skills. You will apply design concepts, computer modelling and technologies to solve building problems.

• Studio • Technical Studio • Investigating Structures • Making of Place • Architectural Studio • Advanced Technology and Environment • IT for Designers • Research and Design Strategies

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Course code: K130 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths, or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.

Topics can include:

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Architectural Technology and Design

to detail design with a specialist knowledge of materials and structure. Develop your portfolio with complex project briefs in our award-winning studios.

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Degree courses

Course code: KH12 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Grade C or above in Maths. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† On this award-winning course, you can work toward professional status in architecture and/ or engineering (RIBA and CIBSE) and develop the skills needed to design a new generation of buildings with the forms, materials and engineering systems that help them be both life enriching and environmentally aware. An unusual course fostering much needed talent in an emerging field of expertise.

Topics can include: • History of Architecture • Studio • Theories of Architecture • Building Physics and Services • Design and Engineering Studio • Strategic Design and Energy Simulations • Research and Design Strategies

Architecture and Planning BA(Hons) Full-time: 4 years

Course code: KK14 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: No Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 340* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Develop an understanding of architecture and planning on this unique course accredited by RIBA and RTPI. Learn CAD, drawing, modelling and mapping, and use on practical projects.

Work with real clients and students across related disciplines to reflect industry. Apply what you’ve learnt on a large master planning and architectural design project.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Architectural Studio History of Place and Architecture Future Places and Global Cities Making Healthy and Sustainable Communities National and International Study Visits Theories of Planning and Architecture Work Placement IT for Designers and Professional Practice

Building Services Engineering BEng(Hons) Part-time: 5 years, Year 2 entry only Course code: HK10 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Grade C or above in Maths. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Become part of the growing industry creating comfortable, smart and energy efficient buildings.

Learn how to analyse and design the engineering aspects of buildings. Study environmental engineering, air and water systems, lighting, acoustics, electrical services, fire engineering, security engineering, IT systems and integrated smart technologies. Get experience with world leaders in building services.

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

Architecture and the Built Environment

Topics can include: • Mathematics and Engineering Principles • Building Physics and Services • Law, Economics and Management • Application of Maths in Civil and Environmental Engineering • Strategic Design and Energy Simulations • Project Planning Economics and Contracts • Energy Management and Performance Evaluation • Mechanical Services • Engineering Buildings for Use

Building Surveying BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Part-time: 5 years

Course code: K230 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths, or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Work either full or part-time towards Chartered Surveyor status. Study the science, design and construction of buildings, and legal and economic forces affecting them. Consider real-life scenarios such as residential refurbishment and building surveys. Work in teams across professional disciplines and apply learning on a work placement.

Construction Project Management BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Part-time: 3 years, Year 2 entry

Course code: K252 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

Louise “The tutors are so supportive and look at ways to promote their students. I was nominated by my tutors for the Student Award for Women in Property and was lucky enough to win the regional final. I was awarded a placement offer with an international company.”

Louise BSc(Hons) Construction Project Management

Develop your knowledge and understanding on this professionally recognised course for a career in Construction Project Management. Working on real-life scenarios from industry learn how to effectively manage resources throughout the construction process on projects ranging from housing to infrastructure.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • • •

Law, Economics and Management Design Project for Construction Managers Construction Technology and Building Services Project Planning Economics and Contracts Site Management and Structural Design Technological Innovation and Life Cycles Strategic and Operational Management Collaborative Project Dissertation or Work-based Research Project

Topics can include: • Design and Construction • Law, Economics and Management • Refurbishment • Commercial Development • Contract Administration • Building Defects • Building Surveys • Commercial Refurbishment

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

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Architecture and the Built Environment

Construction Project Management (HND top-up) BSc(Hons) Full-time: 18 months Part-time: 2 years

Course code: K251 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: n/a Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents.† Completion of HND in relevant subject with a merit profile.

Top up your HND or CIOB accredited degree.

Learn how to effectively manage the construction process to meet client needs. Study the building cycle from inception to end of economic life including procurement, construction, recycling and disposal.

Topics can include: • • • • • • •

Project Planning Economics and Contracts Technological Innovations and Life Cycles Strategic and Operational Management Collaborative Project HR and Financial Management Site Engineering Dissertation A

Topics can include: • • • • • •

Product Design Studio Design Communication Aesthetics and Product Language Materials and Processes Design Futures Industrial Placement

Interior Architecture BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Part-time: 5-6 years Course code: H131 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: Art or Design and Technology. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Learn how to become a highly skilled creative problem solver with an understanding of people from tutors with extensive professional experience. Develop skills in sketching, rendering and model making. Study materials, 3D form, brands, fashion and the business of design. Solve real design problems for real clients in modern studios and workshops.

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Learn how to take product ideas from concept to reality. Develop the creative and technical design skills to create products that look good and work beautifully. Study in modern studios and workshops with the latest CAD and prototyping equipment. Gain experience on practical projects for real clients.

Topics can include:

Course code: K120 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes optional Year 3 Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Develop the skills and methods by which existing spaces and buildings can be reimagined, rethought and converted to new uses. This includes learning the principles of structure and working with real clients and spaces. The course includes a comprehensive study of design principles, as well as consideration of matters including light, depiction, environment, furniture, temporary structures and the needs of the user.

Topics can include:

Creative Product Design

Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: One from the following: Art; Biology; Chemistry; Computing/Computer Science; Design and Technology; Electronics; Engineering; ICT; Maths/Further Maths; Music Technology; Physics; Product Design; Statistics. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

• Interior Architecture Studios 2 and 3 • Technical Studio • History and Theories of Architecture • IT for Designers • Research and Design Strategies • Aesthetics and Product Design Language • Conservation • Dissertation

Product Design Technology BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Part-time: 5-6 years

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Product Design Studio Design Communication Materials and Processes Mechanisms and Structures Industrial Placement

Property Development and Planning BA(Hons)/MPlan BA(Hons) (full-time): 3 years BA(Hons) (sandwich): 4 years MPlan (full-time): 4 years MPlan (sandwich): 5 years

Course code: K430 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Study towards professional status in planning as well as surveying. Develop a solid understanding of the concepts and requirements of urban design and sustainable development. Study legal and economic forces and learn about property valuation, landlord and tenant law and building construction. Work in teams across professional areas reflecting industry.

Topics can include:

Course code: W240 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280*

• • • • • • • •

An Introduction to Building Construction Healthy Sustainable Communities Commercial Property Appraisal Property Development and Finance Development Appraisal and Planning Investment Valuation and Appraisal Property Development Practice and Law Planning Global Cities

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

Architecture and the Built Environment

Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Part-time: 5 years part-time by day release

Course code: KN21 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Taking advantage of the new opportunities in construction and civil engineering develop your knowledge and skills for a career in quantity surveying. Working on real-life scenarios develop an expertise to provide financial and contractual advice for 21st century clients.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • • •

Quantity Surveying Practice and Procedures Law, Economics and Management Collaborative Practice Construction Technology and Services Quantity Surveying Project Procurement and Contract Procedure Construction Technology and Building Services Development and Design Economics Strategic Cost Planning

Real Estate BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Part-time: 5 years

Course code: K440 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300*

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Study full or part-time on this multi-accredited course. Examine concepts, approaches and factors affecting commercial and residential property. Value property, utilise landlord and tenant law, and study commercial agency and the international environment. Address sustainability issues and form part of a multidisciplinary team in assessing a case study. Gain industry knowledge from Real Estate Partner Employers.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

The Context of Property and Development Commercial Property Appraisal An Introduction to Building Construction Professional Practice in Property Inter-Professional Issues Property Management Valuation, Ratings and Taxation Appraisal and Evaluation of Existing Buildings

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We work with an impressive and unique consortium of partners from design, construction and property sectors. From offering placements and internships, to providing advice on your academic work and career options, our partnerships with these industry leaders ensure that you’ll gain expert advice and experience throughout your course.

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ÂŁ17,340 Average starting salary for our Arts and Cultural Industries students in full-time professional jobs six months after graduating.

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Image: The Cube Microplex A volunteer-run arts cinema in Bristol offering involvement opportunities to all.

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Careers Arts and Cultural Industries students develop transferable skills such as the ability to think and write critically, analyse and challenge, collaborate in teams and research independently, organise workloads and meet tight deadlines. This opens up doors to a diverse range of careers across all industry sectors.

Facilities Students have access to a variety of learning spaces and our 24-hour library. We offer dedicated drama spaces and you’ll have access to specialist pre and post-production software suites.

Partnerships We bring in professionals from

Arts and Cultural Industries We offer a wide variety of courses for you to choose from. We have partnerships with local organisations including M Shed museum, Watershed media centre and the Arnolfini centre. This makes Bristol a great place for work and volunteering opportunities that will connect your studies with the real world.

external organisations such as M Shed and Watershed Media

What are our graduates doing now?

Centre and encourage you volunteering, internships, workshops and real world projects to help prepare for life after university.

Teaching All academic staff are research-active and experts in their fields. Their expertise feeds course teaching and content.

Student support We have an open door policy and you’ll be assigned a personal tutor for one-to-one support. The Students’ Union

96% of BA(Hons) History students are satisfied with their course. unistats.com 2014

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to take up work placements,

Editor, Mad Hatter Reviews Publishing Assistant, Silverwood Books Assistant Editor, Passion Pictures Freelance Film Maker Marketing Co-ordinator, Coconut Creatives Actor, Freelance Actor Drama Teacher, School Advertising Project Manager, Circle Agency Business Executive, Cosine Editorial Assistant, Penguin Publishing Sub-Editor, The Sustainable Food Trust

offers subject-specific societies

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for all our courses, allowing

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Arts and Cultural Industries

Degree courses Creative Media Design BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years Course code: 0V53 Starts: September Campus: Bower Ashton Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Our new BA(Hons) Creative Media Design is for students who relish the exciting opportunities offered by rapidly developing technologies.

Focusing on creative digital media production for online, networked and mobile platforms, you will enjoy the playful use of digital media and being stretched and challenged – creatively, intellectually and technically. You will use digital design and creative software skills in combination with writing, sound and images. Employment prospects in today’s fast-moving media industry are excellent.

Topics can include: • • • • • • •

Creative Photography and Video Production Mobile Website Production Hybrid App Production Interface Design User Experience Hardware Hacking Media Archaeology Contemporary Media Contexts

Drama BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years Course code: W400 Starts: September Campus: Bower Ashton Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Our single honours BA(Hons) Drama will give you a firm foundation in drama, acting and creative writing with the option to specialise in later years. The quality of the course, our inspiring staff plus committed input from professional

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theatres mean that Drama at UWE Bristol is ranked among the top departments in the UK.

No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

Topics can include:

Our BA(Hons) Drama with Creative Writing is unique in the UK and allows you to combine your love of performance with your passion for writing. The quality of the course, our inspiring staff plus committed input from Bristol theatres mean that we are ranked consistently highly in the National Student Survey.

• Introduction to Actor Training • Introduction to Creative Writing • Devising and Physical Theatre • Acting for Stage • New Shakespeares • Playwriting • Avant-Garde Theatre • Contemporary British and American Drama

Drama and Acting BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years Course code: W490 Starts: September Campus: Bower Ashton Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Our BA(Hons) Drama and Acting is for students with a passion for acting and has a strong focus on employability. The quality of the course, our inspiring staff, plus committed input from professional Bristol theatres mean that Drama at UWE Bristol is ranked among the top departments in the UK. Topics can include: • Introduction to Actor Training • Introduction to Creative Writing • Acting for Stage • Devising and Physical Theatre • Acting for Screen • Contemporary British and American Drama • Playwriting • Avant-Garde Theatre

Drama with Creative Writing BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years Course code: W4W8 Starts: September Campus: Bower Ashton Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level:

Topics can include: • Introduction to Creative Writing • Playwriting • Introduction to Actor Training • Inventing Modernism • New Shakespeares • Acting for Stage • Devising and Physical Theatre • The Creative Writing Project

English BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years

Course code: Q300 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: No Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Our BA(Hons) English course builds on your love of literature, combining creative and academic activities with the development of key transferable skills – real skills for the real world. Our graduates emerge as mature, confident individuals with excellent communication and analytical skills, ideally placed for an exciting career in the creative industries.

Topics can include: • Creativity, Critique and Literature • Literature and Culture in Britain, 1885 – 1925 • Once Upon a Time: Stories, Children and Literature • Beyond the Horizon: Spaces and Places in Literature • Shakespeare’s World of Words • Romanticism Unbound • Exploring the Eighteenth Century • British Writing 1900 - 1950

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

Arts and Cultural Industries

English and English Language BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years Course code: Q390 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† If you are fascinated by the English language in all its forms, our BA(Hons) English and English Language is for you. With regular collaborations with Bristol’s diverse community, this course links theory and analysis firmly to the real world and is an excellent basis for a career in a variety of fields.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Creativity, Critique and Literature Literature and Ideas Forms of Reading/Reading Forms English Independent Project English: Past, Present and Future Meaning: Style and Discourse Analysing Culture: Language and the Visual Language, Skills and Enterprise

English and History BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years

Topics can include: • British History from the Black Death to the Present Day • Crime and Protest, 1750 – 1930 • The First English Empire – Britain, Ireland and France, c.1000 – 1540 • Mafias, Mythologies and Criminal Networks: The United States and the Globalisation of Crime • Stalin and Stalinism • Creativity, Critique and Literature • Literature and Culture in Britain 1885 – 1930 • Contemporary American Narrative

English and Journalism BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years Course code: QP3M Starts: September Campus: Bower Ashton and Frenchay Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Our BA(Hons) English and Journalism allows you to combine your love of literature with skills in newsroom reporting, broadcasting and journalistic writing. The analytical reading skills and creativity developed in English complement an impressive package of practice-based learning in Journalism.

We develop independent, analytical and culturally aware graduates equipped for a variety of exciting and creative careers.

Topics can include:

Course code: QV31 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: No Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

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Newsgathering, Journalism and Society Visual Journalism Shakespeare’s World of Words British Writing 1900 – 1950 Journalism Futures Children’s Fiction since 1900 Moving Words: Travel Writing and Modernity Journalism Production Project

Our BA(Hons) English and History will give you a deep understanding of the relationship between history and literature over time. Critical thinking, primary research and analysis are integral to both subjects. On graduation, your qualities as an independent thinker, communicator and critic will make you ideally placed for a rewarding career or further study.

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

English Language and Linguistics BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years Course code: QQ3C Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Combining two fascinating subject areas, our BA(Hons) English Language and Linguistics course provides skills that are in great demand. You might go on to advise the government on writing clearly for the public, become a speech and language therapist or work in a high-profile communications role.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

English: Past, Present and Future Meaning: Style and Discourse Sociolinguistics and Fieldwork Applying Linguistics: Forensic Analysis Analysing Culture: Language and the Visual Language, Skills and Enterprise Language Acquisition Language and the Mind

English with Writing BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years Course code: 0PC3 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Our BA(Hons) English with Writing will give you a deep understanding of English literary culture from the Renaissance to the present day. Writing practice will range from poems and creative fiction to commercial reporting and critical reviews. Our graduates emerge as flexible, culturally engaged writers equipped for rewarding careers. Training in Adobe publishing software is provided.

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Topics can include: • • • • •

Creative Writing The Critic’s Perspective Blogs and Opinion Autobiography and Fictional Biography Register and Tone

History BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years

Course code: V100 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: No Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Our BA(Hons) History covers medieval to contemporary history in Britain, Ireland, Europe, America and Africa. Engaging in hands-on history from the start, you will build an understanding of past events and their historical contexts and gain a profound insight into important global issues. You will graduate with the practical and transferable skills demanded by employers today.

Topics can include: • International History 1890 – 2000: Century of the Superpowers • The First English Empire – Britain, Ireland and France, c.1000 – 1540 • Crime and Protest, 1750 -1930 • Politics and Society in Ireland since 1750 • Public History: Representations of the Past, 1400 to the present • Political Violence and Terror in Europe 1931 – 45 • Mafias, Mythologies and Criminal Networks: The United States and the Globalisation of Crime • The Collapse of Empire and Colonial War: British and French Decolonisation, 1918 - 1965

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History with Heritage BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years Course code: 3RN2 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Our BA(Hons) History with Heritage is delivered in one of Britain’s most historic cities and takes full advantage of the resources on offer. Combining broad academic study with vocational experience, you will apply your fascination for history creatively and in the real world and gain an excellent grounding for a career in the heritage industry.

Topics can include: • An Introduction to Heritage • Sources for Courses: History and Evidence • British History from the Black Death to the Present Day • Public History • Project Management in History • History in the Public Space (Placement) • Dissertation • Britain, the Atlantic Slave Trade and its Legacy

Literature and Film Studies BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years Course code: Q3P3 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Learn about post-1800’s literature and film from leading academics. Engage with different viewpoints and styles of representation. Examine literary and cinematic classics, popular genres, documentary, biography and animation. Consider social, cultural and economic changes affecting these forms. Develop professional skills in publishing, website and content creation.

Topics can include: • Contemporary Cinema • 20th and 21st Century Literature • Popular Fiction and Film • World Cinema • Adaptation and Convergence • Genre

Media Culture and Practice BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years Course code: PL36 Starts: September Campus: Bower Ashton Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Our BA(Hons) Media Culture and Practice is for students with a passion for making or writing about contemporary media. You will build practical production skills and gain an in-depth understanding of the impact of media in its cultural and historical context. The degree provides excellent preparation for an exciting career in the communications industries.

Topics can include: • Contemporary Digital Practice • Experience and Identity • The City and Network Culture • Mediated Lives • Screen Media • Creative Cultural Research • Work Placement • Dissertation

Social Media and Cultural Practice BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years Course code: 3RXB Starts: September Campus: Bower Ashton Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

Arts and Cultural Industries

Our BA(Hons) Social Media and Cultural Practice is the first undergraduate degree in the UK to focus on the rapidly changing world of social and participatory new media. Your specialist skills in harnessing its potential will make you highly employable in commercial production, marketing and communications.

Topics can include: • Social Media, Identity and Activism • Online Marketing and Advertising • Convergence Culture • R esearching Media Technology, History, and Culture • Digital Games and Games Culture • User-Generated Content • E veryday Communication from Microblogging to Virtual Worlds

Writing for the Cultural Industries BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years Course code: W810 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Develop multi-platform writing skills and learn how to forge a successful career in the cultural industries. Develop your professional portfolio through copywriting, creative-writing, screenwriting, stage-writing, professional writing, academic writing, writing for digital platforms and writing for performance. Gain experience on live briefs and internships. Develop vital entrepreneurial, editing and blogging skills.

Topics can include: • • • • • • •

Discourses in the Cultural Industries Understanding Language Stage, Screen, Script and Prose Writing and Media Ecologies Transmedia Narratives Professional Standards in Writing Commissions, Creativity and Constraints

90%

of English Language and Linguistic graduates are in work or further study six months after finishing their degree.

Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey published 2014.

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

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ÂŁ19,198 Average starting salary for our Biological, Biomedical and Analytical Sciences students in fulltime professional jobs six months after graduating.

Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, 2014

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Careers Our graduates go on to find professional employment in a wide range of public and private organisations, or train for further work in research, teaching or medicine.

Facilities We boast specialist suites for real-time in situ imaging, dedicated microbial, genomic, physiology, proteomic and biochemical laboratories, forensic instrumentation, 2D and 3D cell culture facilities, electron and confocal microscopy suites, bio-sensor fabrication facilities, controlled greenhouses, a field centre and a Crime Scene House.

Partnerships We have established partnerships all over the world, meaning our courses are rooted in global practice.

Teaching

Biological, Biomedical and Analytical Sciences We believe in hands-on science. You’ll be offered an enriched educational experience, taught by highly-skilled academics and researchers. And, because our students work on real research projects in their final year, you’ll be equipped with the qualifications and skills needed to achieve your ambitions.

We have an excellent

What are our graduates doing now?

teaching reputation, with many of our staff currently research. This expertise underpins our teaching and helps us to enforce a strong learning-by-doing approach on all of our courses.

Student support We offer many work placement opportunities, both in the UK and overseas.

With placements based in laboratories as well as in the field, you’ll be able to develop

Our BSc(Hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science course is delivered both on the Frenchay Campus and at Bristol Zoo Gardens.

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undertaking high quality

Biomedical Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific Clinical Researcher, Derriford Hospital Disclosure Analyst, British Transport Police DNA Sequencing Scientist, Source Bioscience Drug Analyst, Aptuit Environmental Consultant, Temple Group Forensic Researcher, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

the specialist skills needed for

Healthcare Technical Officer, NHS Blood and Transplant

your chosen career.

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Foundation courses Science Foundation Year Full-time: 1 year Course code: BCF0 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 120* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science or equivalents. A-Level: Science AS or A2.

You must have a minimum of one A-Level or equivalents.† Foundation Year Science offers an alternative study route for students to qualify for entry to the first year of a science degree at UWE Bristol. This immersive course will give you the knowledge, skills, confidence and higher education experience required for a seamless transition to one of the following degree courses: • Biological Sciences • Biomedical Science • Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science • Environmental Science • Healthcare Science (Life Science) • Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) • Forensic Science • Psychology • Psychology with Criminology • Psychology with Sociology • Psychology with Law

Science Online Foundation Year Full-time: 1 years Part-time: 2 years Course code: BCF9 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay / Distance learning Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 120* Required subjects: The Foundation Year is designed to accept a wide range of people with different educational backgrounds.

Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis.

GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science or equivalents.

A-Level: Science AS or A2 or equivalents.

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Biological, Biomedical and Analytical Sciences or Psychology departments. Its innovative online delivery allows the majority of the course to be studied by distance learning when convenient to students’ current work/life circumstances.

Topics can include: • • • • • •

Biology Chemistry Psychology Science Communication Mathematics Physics

Healthcare Science FdSc Full-time: 2 years Part-time: 3-4 years Course code: C992 Starts: September Campus: Distance learning Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 160* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above, to include English Language and Maths or equivalents. A-Level: At least one A-Level (preferably Biology or Chemistry) or equivalents, or equivalent professional experience.† FdSc Healthcare Science provides unique professional training and career development within Career Framework 4 for NHS Healthcare Science Associates, and the opportunity to join our BSc(Hons) Healthcare Science. Most of your learning will be undertaken at your workplace and you will be supported by leading healthcare science professionals throughout your course.

Topics can include: • • • • • • •

Scientific Basis of Life Principles in Healthcare Science Pathophysiology of Disease Anatomy and Physiology Scientific Measurement Healthcare Science in Practice Professional Aspects of Healthcare Science

Integrated Wildlife Conservation FdSc Full-time: 2 years Part-time: 3 years Course code: F750 Starts: September Campus: Bristol Zoo Gardens Work placement: Yes

Study abroad: No Tariff points: 160* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science or equivalents. A-Level: A pass in Biology. You must have a minimum of one A-Level or equivalents.† Based at Bristol Zoo Gardens, this hands-on practical course takes a biological approach to the study of wildlife and conservation to prepare you for a real-world career. You will explore the motivations behind human behaviour and attitudes towards conservation, using placements and fieldwork to apply your knowledge and develop your skills.

Topics can include: • Ecology and Environmental Systems • Wildlife Biology • Wildlife and People • Professional and Research Skills (including Work Experience and Field Trips) • Conservation Biology • Animal Behaviour for Conservation • Effective Communication for Conservation • Integrating Sustainable Development and Conservation

Degree courses Biological Sciences BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Course code: C110 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science, or equivalents. A-Level: Grade C or above in Biology or Chemistry plus a grade C or above in another science subject. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Biological Sciences gives you a broad understanding of life in all its forms. With many opportunities for fieldwork and the option to spend a year on placement, you’ll expand your career horizons by developing the scientific knowledge and practical skills that support the welfare of people and the environment.

Topics can include: • • • •

Life on Earth Human Anatomy and Physiology Cell Biochemistry and Genetics Research Skills

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

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Wildlife Ecology Human Health and Disease Genes and Biotechnology Microbial Life

Biomedical Science BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

Course code: C980 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science or equivalents. A-Level: Grade B or above in Biology or Chemistry plus a grade C or above in another Science subject. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, our course gives you the knowledge and practical skills to understand the basis of disease, its diagnosis and treatment. Working at the forefront of biomedical science, with the option to spend a year on placement, you will be prepared for a variety of careers.

Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science or equivalents. A-Level: Grade C or above in a Science subject plus a grade C or above in another Science subject. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Environmental Science gives you the practical skills to tackle local, national and international environmental issues. With a focus on fieldwork and an opportunity to spend a year on placement, you will build an understanding of the challenges that face the world and pioneer practical solutions that are environmentally and scientifically sound.

Environmental Science BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Part-time: 5-6 years

Course code: F900 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280*

Analytical Chemistry Drugs and Toxicology Science in Court Independent Research Project

Healthcare Science (Life Science) BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years (with integrated placements).

This course runs over an extended academic year.

Topics can include: • Earth System Science • Ecology and Ecosystem Protection • Environmental and Field Techniques (including International Field Trip) • Resource Security and Sustainability • Energy Technologies • Tropical Expedition • Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) • People and Environmental Change

Forensic Science BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: by arrangement

Topics can include: • Studies in the Biology of Disease • Research Project • Haematology • Clinical Biochemistry • Medical Microbiology • Cellular Pathology and Oncology • Immunology • Medical Genetics

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Course code: C990 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science or equivalents. A-Level: Grade B or above in Biology or Chemistry plus a grade C or above in another Science subject. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Healthcare Science offers you the chance to study a broad range of Biomedical Sciences before specialisation in one area, together with 47 weeks of work placements in laboratories across the South West. It can lead directly into a career in the NHS, or provides the foundation for further study.

Topics can include:

Course code: F410 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional Study abroad: Yes, optional Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science, or equivalents. A-Level: Grade B or above in Biology or Chemistry plus a Grade C or above in another Science subject. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, Forensic Science gives a deep understanding of the way scientific disciplines are applied to criminal investigations. With excellent study facilities, opportunities for summer internships and the option to study abroad, it’s a springboard into many careers – within the justice system and beyond.

Topics can include: • • • •

Scientific Investigation of Crime Forensic Analysis Interpretation of Forensic Evidence DNA Analysis and Human Biology

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

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Haematology and Transfusion Medical Genetics Medical Microbiology Cellular Pathology Clinical Biochemistry Reproductive Science Professional Practice for Healthcare Science Healthcare Project

Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years (with integrated placements).

This course runs over an extended academic year.

Modernising Scientific Careers and Health Education England

Course code: C991 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science 69

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Many of our courses incorporate inspiring residential field trips, which range from studying marine ecology in Cornwall to studying tropical environments in the Caribbean.

Biological, Biomedical and Analytical Sciences

or equivalents. A-Level: Grade B or above in Biology or Chemistry plus grade C or above in another Science subject. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Accredited by Health Education England and the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists, BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) is the principal training route for healthcare scientists in the NHS. With integrated workbased training, you will work at the leading-edge of healthcare science using state-of-the-art equipment in a patient-facing environment.

Topics can include: • Applied and Advanced Cardiac Physiology • Applied and Advanced Respiratory and Sleep Physiology • Research Project in Healthcare Science • Pathophysiology of Common Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Sleep Conditions • Inter-professional Practice • Measurement Techniques in Physiological Sciences • Introduction to Physiological Science and Patient Care • Anatomy and Physiology

Premedical Sciences Cert. HE Full-time: 1 year Course code: C99H Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science or equivalents. A-Level: Grades ABB in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Maths or equivalents.†

Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Part-time: 5-6 years

Course code: 45MN Starts: September Campus: Frenchay and Bristol Zoo Gardens Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science or equivalents. A-Level: Grade C or above in a Science subject (Biology preferred) plus a grade C or above in another science subject. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

Dean “I have had some fantastic practical experience here.

I have no doubt, by the time of my graduation I shall be empowered with skills sought after by the industry.”

Dean BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science

In collaboration with Bristol Zoo Gardens, you will gain the scientific knowledge and skills to understand global biodiversity, climate change, current and novel approaches to conserving wildlife. With a deep understanding of the practical steps that can be taken to protect biodiversity, we’ll prepare you for a career in conservation.

Topics can include: • Wildlife Ecology • Wildlife and Society • Environmental and Field Techniques (includes International Field Trip) • Conservation in Practice • Marine Ecosystems (includes Field Trip) • Primate Ecology and Conservation • Wildlife, Film and Media • Tropical Expedition

Premedical Sciences has been co-developed by UWE Bristol and St. George’s University (SGU), in Grenada. Taught at Bristol, it provides an exciting opportunity for students with A-Level science qualifications or equivalents to qualify for progression to the internationally recognised Medical Programme at SGU or for joining our BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science.

Topics can include: • • • • •

Anatomy and Physiology Cell Biochemistry and Genetics Pathophysiology of Disease Molecular Biology for Medicine Biomedical Skills

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

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Average starting salary for our Accounting, Economics and Finance students in full-time professional jobs six months after graduating.

Average starting salary for our Business and Management students in full-time professional jobs six months after graduating.

Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, 2014

Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, 2014

Careers Many of our graduates go on to successful careers with positions in large organisations – often as a result of work placements. Whilst you’re here you can also boost your CV by getting involved in project activities, internships and enterprise initiatives.

Facilities Our new Faculty of Business and Law building will open in 2016 on our Frenchay Campus.

You’ll benefit from fantastic facilities including brand new lecture facilities, flexible learning areas and a fully functional financial

Business Our courses cover all aspects of the modern business world - management and leadership; international business and human resource management; accounting and finance; banking and economics; marketing and events. Plus, we offer yearlong placements to ensure that you’re prepared for a professional career when you graduate.

trading room.

Partnerships We work with professional accrediting bodies to give

professional qualifications alongside your course. We also have links with national business organisations to offer great placement opportunities.

Teaching Many of our academic staff have held senior positions in commercial environments, and the majority engage in research or practice-based activities. Their experience and real-world knowledge feeds straight back into teaching

90% of our BA(Hons) Accounting and Finance students are in work or further study six months after graduating. unistats.com 2014

90% of our BA(Hons) Business Management with Marketing students are in work or further study six months after graduating. unistats.com 2014

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exemptions and additional

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you the opportunity to gain

What are our graduates doing now?

Business Consultant, IBM Graduate Buyer, Tesco HR Graduate Trainee, L’Oreal UK Investment Analyst, BNP Paribas Marketing Analyst, AXA UK Account Manager, XI Marketing Europe Event Co-ordinator, Octagon Project Manager, Guyana Economist, Buro Happold Accountant, Francis Clarke …as well as further study See a full list:

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and course content.

Student support As well as an Academic Personal Tutor our Academic Success Centre offers specialist advice and coaching on all aspects of your studies.

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Business

Foundation course Business with Management

subjects such as auditing, tax, business law and statistics. You will gain maximum exemptions from professional examinations with the leading accounting bodies.

FdA

Topics can include:

Full-time: 2 years Part-time: 3 years Course code: N1NG Starts: September Campus: Weston College Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 160* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.† A-Level: No specific subjects required.

This flexible and contemporary Foundation degree, delivered by Weston College and awarded by UWE Bristol, allows you to gain a university-level qualification, by combining study with work and applying learning directly back to your workplace. You will gain a general foundation in business and management covering areas such as managing people, marketing, finance, law and organisational behaviour.

Topics can include: • Business Environment • Business Law

Degree courses Accounting and Finance BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

• Financial Accounting and Reporting • Management Accounting and Financial Decision-Making • Corporate Finance • Tax and Tax Planning • Economic Principles in a Contemporary Context • Corporate Reporting Theory and Practice

Accounting and Finance (Accelerated Learning) BA(Hons) Full-time: 2 years

Course code: N42K Starts: September Campus: Kaplan Holborn College, London Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† This two year, fast-track business degree delivered at Kaplan Holborn College and awarded by UWE Bristol offers a solid grounding in financial reporting, management accounting and corporate finance with valuable exemptions from professional qualifications. Students value the small class sizes, expert tutors, modern business school and professional industry links with the ‘Big 4’ accounting firms.

Topics can include:

Course code: N420 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† This degree offers a contemporary, applied and well-connected course of study. It provides a broad grounding in the subject with opportunities to hone crucial skills and knowledge through interesting and specialist modules covering

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• Fundamentals of Accounting • Economic Principles in a Contemporary Context (EPICC) • Becoming an Accounting and Finance Professional • Statistics and Data Management 1 • Academic Skills for Accounting and Finance Students • Financial Accounting and Reporting • Management Accounting and Financial Decision-Making • Corporate Finance

Business and Law/Business Management with Law/Law with Business BA(Hons)/LLB(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

Course code: NM11 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Taught by leading experts in one of the UK’s largest law schools, this degree offers the chance to gain a solid grounding in the foundations of business and law, as well as providing the flexibility to opt for a specialist route. You will start on the joint award (Business and Law) and focus equally on both disciplines during your first year. Following this, you can continue with the joint award (Business and Law) or elect to major in business (Business Management with Law), both routes leading to a BA(Hons). Alternatively you can opt to major in law (Law with Business) leading to a LLB(Hons). If you choose the LLB(Hons) route you can select modules enabling you to gain a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD), meeting the necessary professional qualifications to progress to the LPC and BPTC to train as a solicitor or barrister.

Topics can include: • Contract Law • Understanding Business and Financial Information • Managing People • Legal Method • Strategic Management • EU Law

Business (Team Entrepreneurship) BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Course code: N191 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Integrated Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

Business

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† An innovative and entrepreneurial degree for those interested in working in teams, seeking a more practical, hands-on approach to learning, and with the passion and commitment to take charge of their learning. You will ‘learn by doing’, working on real projects with real organisations, earning money and gaining valuable entrepreneurial experience.

Topics can include: • Building a Company • Learning and Management Development • Growing a Company • Working in Teams • Authentic Management for Sustainable Practice • Sustaining a Company • Team Entrepreneurship • Leadership in Practice

Banking and Finance BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

Course code: N300 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or Statistics or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

Business and Events Management BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

Explore the real-world challenges facing modern businesses through modules including Law and Equality at Work, Human Resource Development and Knowledge Management and Strategic HRM. Topics can include:

Course code: NN21 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths, or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† This exciting and vocationally-relevant degree brings together UWE Bristol’s recognised expertise in event studies, management and tourism. You will explore the main disciplines and operational areas of business alongside specialist modules focusing on event management, in a city region with a national and increasingly international reputation for its events and festivals.

• Law and Equality at Work • International Human Resource Management • Human Resource Development and Knowledge Management • Strategic Management • Managing People • Understanding Business and Financial Information • Understanding the Business and Economic Environment • Engaging in Critical Business Enquiry

Business and Management BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

Topics can include: • Meeting the Management Challenge • Understanding the Market Process • Managing People • Planning and Managing Events • The Business of Events • Contemporary Issues in Events • Staging and Evaluating Events • Project Management

Business and Human Resource Management

This course covers various contemporary issues in banking and finance including principles and practice of modern banking, ethics and regulation. You will learn about tax and investment planning, credit, portfolio and risk management from a truly international perspective and explore new rules and regulations in the wake of the financial crisis.

BA(Hons)

Topics can include:

Course code: N1N6 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths, or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

• Financial Institutions and Markets • Principles, Practice and Economic Theory of Banking • Governance, Regulation and Risk Management • Credit Management: Theory and Practice • Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics • International Finance • Econometrics • Investment Management

issues associated with people management underpinned by a solid foundation in business theory and practice.

Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

Course code: N100 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalent.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† A broad and hugely relevant business degree exploring the main functions of a business in a global, competitive, fast-moving industry.

Practical modules, valuable work placements and research-active tutors ensure you graduate ‘workready’ with crucial business skills, cutting-edge knowledge and real-world experience. Career options include management, marketing, sales, HR and finance.

Topics can include: • Meeting the Management Challenge • Understanding Business and Financial Information • Understanding the Market Process • Accounting Information for Business • International Business • Good Business, Bad Business and Sustainability • New Venture Creation • Entrepreneurship and Small Business

This degree, delivered by experienced, researchactive experts, focuses on the practices and

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

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Business and Management (Accelerated Learning) BA(Hons) Full-time: 2 years

Course code: N10K Starts: September Campus: Kaplan Holborn College Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths A-Level: You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† The course offers students a current and integrated business education covering the main disciplines and operational areas of business.

The curriculum aims to challenge students in their ways of thinking, behaving and learning, and issues of ethics and ethical decisionmaking, sustainability and global citizenship are embedded throughout.

Topics can include: • Understanding Business and Financial Information • Understanding the Business and Economic Environment • Understanding Organisations and People • Understanding the Market Process • Engaging in Critical Business Enquiry • Managing People • Accounting Information for Business Decision-Makers • International Business

Business Management and Leadership BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

Course code: N201 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths, or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† A current and applied degree for students seeking a more detailed study of leadership underpinned by a solid foundation in business 76

management. You will explore cutting-edge theories of leadership and leadership in practice.

Topics can include: • Organisational Leadership • The Experience and Practice of Organisations • Organisation Coaching • Leadership and Organisation Development • Strategic Management • Engaging in Critical Business Enquiry • Understanding the Business and Economic Environment • Accounting Information for Business

Business Management Practice BA(Hons) Part-time: 18 months Course code: N102 Starts: September Campus: University Centre Yeovil Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: n/a Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.† A practical and contemporary ‘top up’ degree for those seeking to develop and enhance existing business and management study and experience through cutting-edge modules and interactive learning. Taught by leading experts, you will cover the main functions of business practice and theory including strategy, organisational analysis, marketing and human resource management with a valuable international perspective.

Topics can include: • • • • • •

Contemporary Issues in Organisational Practice Approaches to Investigation and Enquiry Advanced Professional Practice Enquiry in the Workplace International Human Resource Management International Marketing

Business Management with Accounting and Finance BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

Course code: N1N4 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300*

Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† This course will provide you with a current and comprehensive business education with additional specialist knowledge of accounting and finance techniques and applications in the modern business world, both nationally and globally. This degree equips you with the essential business skills to prepare you for a successful career in a fast-paced, complex and ever-changing global economy. As a consequence we offer a curriculum that aims to challenge your ways of thinking, learning and behaving. Issues of ethics and ethical decisionmaking, sustainability and global citizenship are embedded throughout.

Topics can include: • Economic Principles in a Contemporary Context • Understanding Organisations and People • Understanding the Market Process • Engaging in Critical Business Enquiry • Managerial Accounting and Finance • Methods of Enquiry • Managing Business Processes • Market Analysis for Private Investors

Business Management with Economics BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

Course code: N1L1 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† This degree offers a solid grounding in business management and a developed awareness of the economic environment in a broader business context. Explore the role of macro economic policy in business decision-making and develop your understanding of managing people, marketing, accounting and finance and economic theory with engaging optional modules in sustainable business and the economics of the developing world.

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

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Topics can include: • Meeting the Management Challenge • Understanding Business and Financial Information • Economic Principles in a Contemporary Context • Understanding Organisations and People • Understanding the Market Process • Engaging in Critical Business Enquiry • Managing People • Managerial Accounting and Finance

Business Management with Marketing BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

Course code: N1N5 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† This broad-based, contemporary business degree with valuable work placement year allows you to study marketing in-depth, underpinned by a solid grounding in all business functions. Taught by research-active experts, you will analyse real business issues and gain an understanding of consumer behaviour, the market process and traditional and digital marketing methods.

Topics can include: • Meeting the Management Challenge • Principles and Practice of Marketing • Integrated Marketing Communications • Managing People • Methods of Enquiry • Strategic Management • Understanding Business and Financial Information • Final Year Project: choice of Business Enquiry or Enterprise or Work-based

Economics BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

Course code: L100 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or Statistics or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Economics at UWE Bristol is an exciting and cutting-edge applied Economics course. It explores alternative schools of thought that are shaping economics today, and looks at real and relevant issues applying the latest post-crisis economic theory. The focus of the course is on your employability as a working economist. As a result, you will acquire the skills and attributes that make graduates of economics highly sought after by today’s employers.

Topics can include: • Microeconomics and Macroeconomics • The Skills of the Economist • Economic Research Methods including Econometrics • Banking and Financial Economics • Development Economics • Happiness and Behavioural Economics • Economics of the Environment and Sustainability • Labour Economics and Migration

International Business BA(Hons) Sandwich: 4 year sandwich course including either a Study Year Abroad or an internationallyfocused year-long business placement.

Course code: N110 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

This course will provide you with a comprehensive and current business education, with particular focus on developing students’ cross-cultural understanding and international business awareness. As more and more firms, both large and small, compete in a global market or have dealings with overseas companies, this degree will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to prepare you for a successful international career in a complex and ever-changing business world.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Cross-Cultural Communications International Human Resource Management International Business in the Emerging Markets Doing Business in Asia Global Marketing Management International Financial Management Engaging in Critical Business Enquiry Accounting Information for Business

Marketing BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

Course code: N500 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† This engaging and practical course taught by leading experts provides a solid foundation in business and a focus on marketing exploring branding, PR, advertising, market research, global marketing and digital marketing. You will develop vital business skills and learn how to create a brand, pitch ideas, undertake market research and respond to briefs.

Topics can include: • Principles and Practice of Marketing • Integrated Marketing Communications • Consumer Behaviour and Professional Practice • Methods of Enquiry • Brand Management • Meeting the Management Challenge • Final Year Project: Choice of Work-Based Enquiry Project, or Enterprise Project or Critical Business Enquiry Project

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Marketing Communications BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

Course code: N501 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† A current and applied course for those seeking a career in communications and particularly within an agency or customer service environment.

Taught by leading experts, you will explore the fundamentals of business and marketing, understand consumer behaviour and ethics and investigate contemporary issues in a range of non-standard areas such as sports and events marketing, education marketing, political marketing and social marketing.

Topics can include: • Principles and Practice of Marketing • Integrated Marketing Communications • Consumer Behaviour and Professional Practice • Methods of Enquiry • Public Relations • Final Year Project: Choice of Work-Based Enquiry Project, or Enterprise Project or Critical Business Enquiry Project

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Bristol is a lively city renowned for its festivals and events that take place throughout the year. Students on our Business and Management Events course can take advantage of the city’s busy calendar, with previous students having worked at Brisfest, the BBC Radio 4 More Than Words Festival and Watershed events, to name but a few.

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ÂŁ22,901 Average starting salary for our Computer Science and Creative Technologies students in full-time professional jobs six months after graduating.

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Careers Career options for our graduates are diverse and exciting. More than ever before, computing and creative technology graduates are in demand from employers across a range of sectors, industries and disciplines.

Facilities We have invested millions in state-of-the-art PC labs, learning zones, digital media studios and a cutting-edge games studio.

Our Music and Broadcast Technology students work in professional quality studios and on some of the latest innovations in mixing platforms.

Partnerships

Our industry partners return year after year to offer students placement opportunities, specialised lectures, and the chance to work on real-world case studies and live projects.

What are our graduates doing now?

Teaching Many tutors are practising professionals who have worked for leading companies and bring their real-world experiences to the classroom.

Student support Support is available faceto-face as well as through online forums providing a platform to share projects, ideas and knowledge.

Technicians provide support in our recording studios and through our dedicated IT Helpdesk.

95% of our BSc(Hons) Games Technology students are in work or further study six months after graduating. unistats.com 2014

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We work with over 100 employers, including the BBC, Broadcom, MPC Data, Morgan Stanley, IBM, HP, Rockstar, the Welsh National Opera and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), to offer placements and to ensure course content is current and relevant.

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Audio-Visual Technician, Stage Electrics Business Analyst, Logica Forensic Computer Consultant, PwC Information Manager, General Electric IT Consultant, GSK Pharmaceuticals Software Engineer, Bank of America Software Engineer, Nokia Sound Technician, Basement Studios …as well as further study See a full list:

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Computer Science and Creative Technologies

Foundation course Computing Foundation Year Full-time: 1 year Course code: G403 Starts: September Campus: City of Bristol College, Ashley Down Centre Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 180* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Grade D or above in Maths. A-Level: You must have a minimum of one A-Level or equivalents.† The Foundation Computing Year is offered at the City of Bristol College and is taught at their Ashley Down Higher Education Centre. This one year extension to the degree course is suitable for a range of entrants; it is designed for those who lack the subject specific qualifications normally needed for entry and provides specific preparation for our honours degrees.

Topics can include: • • • • •

Program Design and Implementation Computer Architecture Internet Systems Foundation Mathematics Professional and Communication Skills

Degree courses Audio and Music Technology BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Part-time: by arrangement

Course code: J932 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: Music or Music Technology preferred; or one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Statistics. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

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Study basic engineering and the technological aspects of music with an emphasis on the creative application of technology. Learn basic recording techniques and progress to the science of sound, acoustics and recording in depth. Take the opportunity to perform in our celebrated Centre for Performing Arts and get involved in placements and projects for local organisations.

Computer Science BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Part-time: by arrangement

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Introductory Audio Programming Audio Engineering Audio Technology Music Concepts Audio Process Design and Implementation Audio Recording Applied Audio Systems Mobile and Physical Computing

Broadcast Audio and Music Technology BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Course code: H6J9 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: Music or Music Technology preferred; or one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Statistics. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Partnered with BBC Radio and delivered by industry professionals, on this course you will study recording techniques and the technological aspects of broadcasting. You will learn engineering skills and apply your creativity to enhance audio sound and quality. You will also develop your portfolio and gain hands-on experience in world-class facilities.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Audio Programming Audio Engineering Broadcast Practice Broadcast Technologies Outside Broadcast Audio Technology and Recording Audio for Games Sonic Art

Course code: G400 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two two A-Levels or equivalents.† Learn how to develop a broad range of complex software applications for use in all aspects of our lives - from mobile phone applications to automated aircraft landing systems. Apply and learn about Artificial Intelligence from worldleading experts. And get hands-on experience of bringing your ideas to life.

Topics can include: • Introduction to Object Oriented Systems Development • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence • Principles of Computing • Computer and Network Systems • Design and Analysis of Data Structures and Algorithms • Computer Networks and Operating Systems • Object Oriented Systems Development 2 • Hybrid Intelligent Systems

Computer Systems Integration BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Course code: G402 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

Knowledge of programming required. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

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This course has great graduate prospects and has strong support from regional IT companies. Study digital electronics and programming. Examine computer systems focusing on networks, CPU architecture and embedded systems. Design, develop and test embedded systems software on state-of-the-art real world devices.

Topics can include: • Computer and Network Systems • Programming in C • Web Programming • Mobile and Embedded Devices • C++ Development • Computer Networks and Operating Systems • Embedded Systems Development • Building and Porting Embedded Operating Systems

Computing BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Part-time: by arrangement

Course code: G401 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Learn how to apply computing to practical problems and develop software to solve them. Study programming, system design and system administration. Examine computer and network systems, web programming, software engineering and programming using C, C++ and Java. Consider ethical and professional issues, and develop entrepreneurial skills. Apply learning through hands-on projects.

Topics can include: • Programming in C • Web Programming • Business Applications • Principles of Computing • Software Engineering • Computer Networks and Operating Systems • Object Orientated Programming, Database and Data Schemas related modules • Computing Projects

Creative Music Technology BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

Course code: WJ39 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: Music plus a Science (see list) or Music Technology. Acceptable Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Statistics. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Refine your creative process with inspiration from past and present composers. Develop programming skills and learn how to enhance audio using technology. Study composition and perform in our celebrated Centre for Performing Arts. And develop your composition portfolio on a series of placements and live musical briefs.

Topics can include: • Audio Programming • Audio Engineering • Audio Technology and Recording • Composition • Performance • Audio for Games • Sonic Art • Live Sound

Data Science BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Course code: 1N11 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Optional Study abroad: No Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

of work environments. Develop and apply an understanding of programming, data management, statistics and business to live projects and large data sets.

Topics can include: • Information Technology • Data, Schema and Applications • Big Data • Analytics Fundamentals • Scripting, Data Analysis and Data Mining • Web Development • Business Model – Understanding Business Information, Organisations and People • Statistical Modelling

Digital Media BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

Course code: G451 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Accredited by the British Computing Society, this course combines cutting-edge ideas and technologies to investigate media creation and web publishing. Learn about modern technologies, communication science and the industry. Apply knowledge on live briefs and enhance your industry knowledge at networking evenings and professional presentations.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Introduction to Web Platforms Design in Context Multimedia Studio Graphic Design Web Design Principles 3D Technologies for the Web Creative Technology Project Post Production and SoundTrack Development

Accredited by the British Computer Society, this course combines computing and business knowledge to equip you for this growing industry. Learn how to apply data analysis and management techniques in a range

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

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Forensic Computing and Security BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Course code: G4H4 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Students have the opportunity to take their final year at Taylor’s University, Malaysia.

Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† There is an urgent need for professionals who understand computer security and digital forensics. This course achieves consistently high graduate employment rates and will equip you with computer programming, internet and web skills. Learn about computer networks, systems and the legal environment. Develop skills using forensic and security tools.

Topics can include: • Computer Crime and Digital Evidence • Mobile and Embedded Devices • Security and Forensic Tools • Law and Expert Evidence • Forensic Computing Practice • Secure Computer Networks • Cryptography • Web Programming

Games Technology BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Course code: G611 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: Grade C or above in one of the following subjects: Chemistry; Computing/ Computer Science; Design and Technology; Electronics; Engineering; ICT; Mathematics/ Further Maths; Physics; Statistics or equivalents.† Apply game development methodologies and techniques using dedicated games hardware and

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software development technologies. Develop programming skills and learn about Artificial Intelligence, 3D environments and effective software design. Examine the history and theories around play, games and user engagement.

Create playable scenarios for individual and group programming projects.

Information Technology Management for Business BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Commercial Games Development Entertainment Software Development Game Engine Architecture Games Development Evolution Simulated Worlds Advanced Technologies Creative Technology Project C++ Development

Information Technology (top-up) BSc(Hons) Full-time: 1 year Course code: G560 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: n/a Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.† Specific subjects: FdSc or HND in Computer Studies, Information Systems, Information Technology, Internet Technology or equivalents.

Top-up your Computing, IT or ICT Foundation Degree, or equivalent Computing, Information Systems or IT qualification into an honours degree. Focus on business or technical modules according to your preferred career. Develop professional skills in programming, security, the web, forensics and business and apply what you’ve learnt on a computing project or information systems dissertation.

Topics can include: • • • • •

Computing Project Information Technology Project Mobile Device Development Information Systems Dissertation Mobile Device Development

Course code: GN52 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† This course is designed to address the IT skills gap in collaboration with Tech Industry Gold and companies such as Deloitte, Ford and IBM. Develop the IT and business knowledge to maximise technology to improve business performance. Build vital professional and personal skills and apply knowledge through placements and live briefs.

Topics can include: • Business Applications • Information Technology • The Information Practitioner 1, 2 and 3 • Data, Schema and Applications • Project Management • Information Systems Dissertation • Ethical and Professional Issues in Computing and Digital Media • Strategic Management

Mobile Technology BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

Course code: I150 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

Computer Science and Creative Technologies

This course aims to provide a broad coverage of mobile technology and its role in the digital computing ecosystem, including areas of application development, creative multimedia content, games, user interface development and user experience. Students will develop skills in the design and implementation of software for mobile platforms, based on a deep theoretical and practical knowledge of principles of software development for various mobile platforms.

Software Development for Business BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Part-time: by arrangement

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Mobile Device Technology Mobile Application Development Pervasive Computing Commercial Games Development Web Platforms Graphic Design User Experiences Entertainment Software Development

Course code: 6F3B Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

Employer-designed and Tech Industry Gold endorsed, this course is specifically designed to establish the competence and capabilities required by UK industry; to develop software design, analysis, project management, programming and solution delivery skills across a range of business contexts. It has been developed in conjunction with e-skills UK, the Government’s Sector Skills Council for IT and Telecommunications, working in close collaboration with today’s leading businesses.

UWE Bristol has been selected to run the course here in the South West.

Topics can include: • Principles of Computing • Information Systems Development • The Information Practitioner 1, 2, 3 • Data Schemes and Applications • Object-Oriented Systems Development • Design and Analysis of Data Structures and Algorithms • Ethical and Professional Issues in Computing and Digital Media • Computing Project

UWE has invested over

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in five new state-of-the-art PC labs for use by Computer Science and Creative Technologies students including cutting-edge games and digital media studios. *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

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ÂŁ17,794 Average starting salary for our Creative Industries students in full-time professional jobs six months after graduating.

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Careers Throughout your course you’ll experience work placements, research into career opportunities, study exchanges, professional practice and collaborations with industry.

Facilities Students can engage with

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traditional and digital technologies in our workshop campus. The Centre for Fine Print Research is one of the largest and best equipped in the UK.

Partnerships We have partnerships and links with world-leading creative organisations such as the BBC, the British Museum, Arnolfini and The National Gallery. Many offer competitions and work placements.

industry on a variety of events to bring together

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students. Through live briefs,

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Teaching

We provide an exciting, diverse curriculum of making, ideas-generation and real-life testing, with all our courses operating clear pathways to becoming a flexible and aspirational creative professional.

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areas at Bower Ashton

Art Assistant, National Trust Art Curator, Secret Garden Party Fashion Designer, Lacoste Fashion Production Assistant, Victoria Beckham Illustrator, Hallmark Print Designer, Topshop Visual Merchandiser, Ted Baker Retail

commercial world.

Wedding Stylist, Luellas Boudoir

Student support

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Our enterprise curriculum,

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specialist careers advisers and professional practice work will support you in paid and voluntary opportunities.

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Creative Industries - School of Art and Design

Degree courses Drawing and Print BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years

Course code: W110 Starts: September Campus: Bower Ashton Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Our practice-based BA(Hons) Drawing and Print course will give you the skills you need to work in the expanded fields of drawing and print. You will develop your creative signature and gain expertise in traditional and digital technologies.

We encourage ambition and you will be equipped for a broad range of exciting careers.

Topics can include: • Introduction to Drawing and Print • Creative Perspectives • Exploring Practice in Drawing and Print • Professional Practice and Work Experience • Developing Practice in Drawing and Print • Creative Analysis • International Exchange • Preparation for Extended Study in Drawing and Print

Fashion BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years

Course code: W230 Starts: September Campus: Bower Ashton Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

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Our BA(Hons) Fashion course will nurture your creativity and give you the key skills and professional attitude needed for a successful career in fashion. This unique course, combined with a particularly strong work experience model, ensures that all our students are highlyemployable in this fast-paced, competitive world.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Introduction to Fashion Exploring Practice in Fashion Developing Practice in Fashion Creative Analysis International Exchange Extended Study in Fashion Independent Research Project Professional Practice and Work Experience

Fashion Communication BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years

Course code: W2P2 Starts: September Campus: Bower Ashton Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Examine approaches towards communicating and promoting fashion. Explore identity, sustainability, consumerism and global perspectives through images, film or text. Study and apply branding, marketing and PR. Progress to create a business or marketing campaign plan. Gain experience through professional practice. Develop entrepreneurial skills and build your portfolio on live briefs.

Fine Arts BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years

Course code: W101 Starts: September Campus: Bower Ashton and Spike Island Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Our two dynamic BA(Hons) Fine Arts courses actively encourage different creative approaches.

In both pathways – Fine Art, and Art and Visual Culture – you will form active peer groups and make personal and professional contacts for life. Fine Arts is based at Spike Island, an internationally renowned contemporary art venue on Bristol’s harbourside.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Introduction to Fine Arts Exploring Practice in Fine Art Developing Practice in Fine Art Independent Research Project Developing Practice in Art and Visual Culture Extended Study in Art and Visual Culture Extended Study in Fine Art International Exchange

Graphic Design BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years ISTD Institutional Member

Topics can include: • Introduction to Fashion Communication • Professional Practice and Work Experience in Fashion Communication • Creative Analysis • International Exchange • Developing Practice in Fashion Communication • Independent Research Project • Extended Study in Fashion Communication

Course code: W211 Starts: September Campus: Bower Ashton Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

Creative Industries - School of Art and Design

Graphic design makes an increasingly powerful contribution to the cultural and economic life of contemporary society. In our BA(Hons) Graphic Design, learning takes place in a studio environment with exceptional facilities and a real-world dynamic. The course provides excellent preparation for a creative career in the UK and abroad.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Designer as Curator Designer as Editor Designer as Craftsperson Designer as Agitator Designer as Author Designer as Educator Designer as Collaborator Designer as Designer

Illustration BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years

Interior Design BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years

Course code: 2C3W Starts: September Campus: Bower Ashton Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Our BA(Hons) Interior Design brings together your creative flair and practical abilities. You will learn how to design and make for the interior spaces of private houses, public and corporate buildings, retail environments, and for theatre, film and television. On graduation, you will be prepared for a rewarding career in the UK or abroad.

Topics can include:

Course code: W224 Starts: September Campus: Bower Ashton Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

• Introduction to Interior Design • Exploring Practice in Interior Design • Critical Perspectives • Professional Practice and Work Experience • Creative Analysis • Developing Practice in Interior Design • Preparation for Extended Study in Interior Design • Extended Study in Interior Design

95% of our BA(Hons) Graphic Design students are satisfied with their course. unistats.com 2014

Our BA(Hons) Illustration consistently produces award-winning students who enter high-profile careers across the creative industries. You will work across a range of media, including 2D, 3D and moving image. Projects could range from editorial to narrative, 3D model-making to film, animation to artists’ books, providing excellent preparation for the commercial world.

Topics can include: • Introduction to Illustration • Narrative and Place • Critical Perspectives • Professional Practice and Work Experience in Illustration • Exploring Process in Illustration • Critical Analysis • Developing Practice in Illustration • International Exchange

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

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ÂŁ17,794 Average starting salary for our Creative Industries students in full-time professional jobs six months after graduating.

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Careers There are opportunities to take part in many national and international events.

Plus, our graduates get work in industry from placements with organisations such as the BBC, the Discovery Channel, Aardman and National News.

Facilities

Creative Industries School of Film and Journalism

At Bower Ashton campus, our students have access to excellent technical facilities and equipment. We have a professional newsroom, a TV studio, editing suites, a dubbing theatre, and a range of high-end digital cameras and kit.

Partnerships We have partnerships with

Our aim at the School of Film and Journalism is to provide our students with the skills they need to achieve great things in a highly competitive environment.

the BBC Encounters and Wildscreen Film Festival,

What are our graduates doing now?

Aardman Animations and other Bristol based Creative

networking opportunities.

Teaching Our staff have a broad range of skills and expertise. They are experienced, passionate and committed. They teach outstanding courses, many of which are accredited by Skillset and the Broadcast Journalism Training Council.

Student support You will be supported by a personal tutor who will guide you through your course.

90% of our BA(Hons) Photography students are in work or further study six months after graduating. unistats.com 2014

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have unsurpassed

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Industries. Our students

Animator, Tiger Aspect Communications Co-ordinator, Screwfix Drama Teacher, Bristol Old Vic Photographer, Clifton Photographic Runner, Aardman Animations Ltd Social Media Assistant, QVC Sports Journalist, Daily Express Writer, Future Publishing See a full list:

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Our work placements and voluntary opportunities will help you develop the skills needed for your chosen career.

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Degree courses Animation BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years

potential of filmmaking and digital media production in a multi-platform world. The course is production-based, enabling you to build strong story-telling, technical and team-working skills essential to working in the professional media. Creative practice is informed by academic study developing deep understanding of the documentary and drama genres, the relationship between narrative and audience, as well as wider media cultures and industry contexts.

Topics can include:

Course code: W615 Starts: September Campus: Bower Ashton Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Animation is taught at the Bower Ashton campus, which is linked to some of the UK’s major animation practitioners. The School has a long tradition in the training of successful animators, many of whom have gone on to work as independent producers, film makers, and as specialists working in leading commercial animation studios. Visits to studios and field trips to international film festivals take place, and guest speakers regularly visit the school.

Topics can include: • Character and Visual Effects Animation • Design for Animation • Collaborative Projects • Live Brief and Work Experience • Narrative, Concept and Story Design • Process Specialisation • Festival Participation and International Exchange • Creative Perspectives and Analysis

Filmmaking BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years

Course code: W293 Starts: September Campus: Bower Ashton Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† This course combines moving image, sound and interactive media, to explore the creative 92

• Creating Screen Fiction • Exploring Interactive Media • Sound, Image and Sensory Experience • Documentary Research and Production • Professional Practice: Developing Craft Skills • Preparation for Self Directed Study • Filmmaking and Creative Media Dissertation • Professional Practice: Work Experience and Future Directions

Journalism and Public Relations BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Course code: PP52 Starts: September Campus: Bower Ashton Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

BA(Hons)

This course will enable you to develop skills in digital journalism and public relations practice across print, screen and internet platforms, alongside an understanding of the local and global political, economic and media contexts in which both industries work. You will be fully immersed in digital production technologies combined with writing, marketing and media strategy skills ensuring you are employable across a range of communication industries in the public and private sector.

Full-time: 3 years

Topics can include:

Journalism

Course code: P500 Starts: September Campus: Bower Ashton Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† This course will give you the confidence to work flexibly and creatively, to deal with the public and public figures and to use ideas and information to communicate in print, on television, radio and online. It will teach you how to research, how to generate new information and how to work independently and as part of a team. Throughout the course you’ll be expected to deliver academic and practical work to a brief and to deadline, applying your analytical skills to solve problems.

Topics can include: • Broadcast Journalism • Media Law and Ethics • Newsgathering • Civic Journalism • Multimedia Journalism • Professional Practice • Researching Journalism • Media Campaigns and Activism

• Newsgathering • Reputation Management • Multimedia Journalism • Introduction to Public Relations • Exploring Creative Advertising Processes • Public Relations Practices and Strategies • Copywriting • Creative Advertising Design

Media and Journalism BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years Course code: P251 Starts: September Campus: Bower Ashton Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Media and Journalism students, based at Bower Ashton, can develop skills in journalism, documentary, film and digital media. You will be able to undertake project work in a range of digital media alongside an understanding of the local and global contexts in which media is produced and consumed. You will be fully immersed in digital production technologies

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

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which combined with writing, research and interpersonal skills, will prepare you for employment in a range of communication professions in the public and private sector.

Topics can include: • Creating Digital Media (Journalism, Web, Film) • Cultural Research • Newsgathering • Creating and Reflecting on Contemporary Digital Practice • Considering News in a Social and Historical Context • Making Photomedia • Researching Contemporary Culture • Examining Advertising Processes and Design • Engaging with Media Ethics

Frank “From the very first day we are encouraged to work in a way that mirrors the industry, so we are more prepared for when we graduate - and so we are more employable” Frank BA(Hons) Animation

Photography BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years

Course code: W640 Starts: September Campus: Bower Ashton Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† This popular course offers you the opportunity to develop a creative photographic practice from a broad-based course of activity, through to a specific and identifiable visual style. At its core is the development of strong creative project ideas in both still and moving imagery. This key attribute will enable you to take advantage of exciting opportunities in contemporary lensbased media.

Topics can include: • Introduction to Photographic Practices • Studio and Location Lighting and Equipment Workshops • All Camera Format Practices, Processing and Post Production • Fine Printing and Bookmaking • Moving Image Practice including Image Capture, Sound, and Editing • Professional Practice and Work Experience Collaborations • Professional Masterclasses and Artist Seminars • Developing Practice in Photographic Contexts • Overseas Trips, Studio and Gallery Visits • International Exchange *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

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ÂŁ20,563 Average starting salary for our Education students in full-time professional jobs six months after graduating.

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Image: Dolphin School, Bristol.

One of our local partners offering work placements to UWE Bristol students.

Careers Our courses provide you with the skills and opportunities required for a wide-range of careers in education, including teaching.

Facilities We boast state-of-the-art learning zones and specialist spaces, with professional technicians on-hand to lead workshops and provide resources.

Partnerships We have strong partnerships

Education Our courses are current and relevant, designed to provide an interesting, exciting and inspiring undergraduate experience for you. Your success is our success, and our staff are committed to helping you achieve your goals.

with over 300 educational partners in Bristol and the

What are our graduates doing now?

South West, including early

academies and further education colleges. Balancing educational theory with real-life practice, our courses involve regular placements for work-based learning.

Teaching All of our staff are excellent practitioners, who use their research knowledge and experience to underpin course content. We also encourage you to effectively integrate theory with practice throughout your course.

Student support

97% of our BA(Hons) Primary Education (ITE) students are in a professional or managerial job six months after graduating. unistats.com 2014

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and secondary schools and

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years settings, primary

Deputy Nursery Manager, Pooh Corner Nursery Early Years Practitioner, Downs Park Day Nursery Family Support Worker, The Children’s Society Higher Education Teacher, University of Winchester Primary Teacher, Hampshire County Council Secondary Teacher, Pinewood School Social Care Support Worker, Swindon Council Supply Teacher, Primary, Hays Education Personnel ...as well as further study See a full list:

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Our Students’ Union has commended us on the way we listen and respond to student feedback. You’ll be supported by an academic personal tutor for your personal development and studies, and by a visiting tutor whilst on placement.

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Lara “What I love about UWE Bristol is the sense of belonging. It is a place to discover who you are and what you are good at and has opened up so many extra-curricular opportunities such as student ambassador work, equipping me for the real world.”

Lara BA(Hons) Education in Professional Practice

Foundation degree courses Educational Support FdA Full-time: 2 years, while working in an educational setting Course code: X190 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: You will need to have access through paid or voluntary work to an educational/social context for children/young people/adults who have additional support requirements or equivalents.† Study abroad: No Tariff points: 80* Required subjects: A-Level: must include at least two full A-Levels or three GCSEs at grade C or above or equivalents.† Access: Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma; achievement of Level 2 credits in Maths and English Language.

Designed for teaching assistants and other educational support workers, our two-year FdA Educational Support runs one day a week during term-time, allowing you to continue to work while you study. Following successful completion, you may progress to our one-year BA(Hons) Education in Professional Practice and graduate with a full honours degree.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Thinking and Learning Positive Interaction with Learners Child Development and Life Course The Voice of the Learner Partnership Working Education for Social Justice and Equality Reflective Professional Practice Independent Study

Inclusive Practice FdA Full-time: 2 years. The course involves eight hours study, one day a week.

Course code: X161 Starts: September Campus: Weston College Work placement: You will need to have access through paid or voluntary work to an educational/social context for children/young people/adults who have additional support requirements.

Study abroad: No Tariff points: 120* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

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A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Our FdA Inclusive Practice is for professionals working with people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities in education or the community. The course runs one day a week at Weston College, and you will continue working while you study. Following completion, you may progress to an honours degree by taking a one-year top-up course.

Topics can include: • Contributing to the Support for People on the Autism Spectrum • Positive Interactions with Learners • Thinking and Learning • The Voice of the Learner • Issues of Mental Health • Inclusive Professional Practice • Independent Study • Autism Spectrum and Communication Skills

Degree courses Early Childhood BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Course code: X312 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Work-related learning Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Our BA(Hons) Early Childhood provides an in-depth exploration of issues relating to the development, education and lives of children between birth and eight years old. Graduates follow managerial careers in childcare/ educational settings or children’s services, a significant number go on to postgraduate teaching qualifications and some progress to Master’s degrees.

Topics can include: • Children in Society • Child Development, including the Development of Language • Identity Play and Making Meaning • Working in Practice including Special Educational Needs • Professional Responsibilities and Interprofessional Collaboration

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

Education

• Careers and Leadership • Policy and Provision • Researching with Children

Primary Early Years Education (Initial Teacher Education) BA(Hons)

Education in Professional Practice BA(Hons) Full-time: 1 year, 1 day per week (13:00 - 20:00) plus at least 15 hours in the workplace.

Course code: X303 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: You will need to have access to an educational/social context for children/young people/adults.

Study abroad: No Tariff points: n/a Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents, or Level 2 Certificates in Adult Literacy and Numeracy. Applicants also need 240 credits from previous Level 1 and 2 education-related study before embarking upon this course. Please note that to progress to a PGCE/QTS course you must have Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and a Science, or equivalents.† Our BA(Hons) Education in Professional Practice is a one-year top-up course for those working in education, training or development who have already completed 240 credits at Levels 1 and 2.

It will enhance your career prospects and can act as a route to qualifications such as PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Master’s degrees.

Topics can include: • Researching Education, Learning and Development • Dissertation: Education, Learning and Development • Counselling and Related Skills for Reducing Barriers to Learning • Innovative Curricula • Educational Contributions to Just and Sustainable Societies

Full-time: 3 years Course code: X120 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Teaching practice in at least three settings for minimum 140 days in total across Years 1, 2 and 3.

Study abroad: No Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Science or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

Jane “The students training to be teachers at UWE Bristol are enthusiastic, reflective and energetic learners which makes teaching them a joy! The facilities allow me to teach as creatively as I wish.”

Jane Carter Senior Lecturer, Education

Our BA(Hons) Primary Early Years Education (ITE) will prepare you to specialise in the teaching of three to seven year olds in foundation stage and at key stage 1. Employment prospects for our graduates are excellent. Successful completion demonstrates that you have all the attributes required to become a member of the teaching profession.

Topics can include: • Graduate and Professional Learning in Early Years Education • Beginning Professional Practice in Early Years Education • Introducing Knowledge for Teaching in Early Years Education • Developing Professional Practice in Early Years Education • Developing Knowledge for Teaching in Early Years Education • Embedding Specialist Knowledge for Teaching in Early Years Education • Extending Professional Practice in Early Years Education • Enhancing Knowledge for Teaching in Early Years Education: Dissertation

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Primary Education (Initial Teacher Education) BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Course code: X123 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Teaching practice in at least three settings for minimum 140 days in total across Years 1,2 and 3.

Study abroad: No Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Science or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Our BA(Hons) Primary Education (ITE) will give you specialist training in teaching five to 11 year olds at key stages 1 and 2. Employment prospects are excellent. Our graduates emerge as mature, confident professionals who are able to transform the lives of all the children they teach.

Topics can include: • Graduate and Professional Learning in Primary Education • Beginning Professional Practice in Primary Education • Introducing Knowledge for Teaching in Primary Education • Developing Professional Practice in Primary Education • Developing Knowledge for Teaching in Primary Education • Embedding Specialist Knowledge for Teaching in Primary Education • Extending Professional Practice in Primary Education • Enhancing Knowledge for Teaching in Primary Education: Dissertation

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a real

difference If you study Initial Teacher Education you’ll have the chance to become a Better Reading Partner, working with children in inner-city Bristol schools to help accelerate their reading ages. As well as preparing you for your future career, this can make a really positive impact to the child’s learning and future progress.

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ÂŁ22,434 Average starting salary for our Engineering, Design and Mathematics students in full-time professional jobs six months after graduating.

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Careers Our graduates secure employment with leading multinational and UK companies across a diverse selection of industries. All of our courses have professional accreditations, or are working towards them, so you can be sure your skills are industry relevant.

Facilities We have invested millions in the development and refurbishment of our aerospace, mechanical and electronics laboratories and workshops. Our new simulation area features new and updated vehicle and flight simulators.

Partnerships We work with internationally-

Engineering Design and Mathematics The largest robotics laboratory in the UK is on our campus. Our neighbours include Airbus, Rolls-Royce, AgustaWestland and the MoD. Locations don’t get much better than that.

renowned organisations, such as Hewlett-Packard, Office

What are our graduates doing now?

for National Statistics and GE Aviation, to offer placement work and careers advice.

Teaching We ground all of our courses in real-world needs, and ensure our research, collaboration and partnership knowledge feeds directly back in to your course to make it practice-oriented and relevant to your future career.

Student support Help with mathematics and statistics is available to all students through daily espressoMaths

93% of our BSc(Hons) Mathematics students say that the course is intellectually stimulating.

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opportunities, live project

Aeronautical Engineer, Airbus Electronic Engineer, Jaguar Land Rover Graduate Engineer, Ministry of Defence Software Engineer, Continental Actuarial Analyst, Capita Trainee Accountant, Jay and Jay Retail Designer, Dyson Ltd ...as well as further study See a full list:

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drop-by sessions.

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Foundation courses

Mathematics

Aerospace Computer Systems

Foundation Year

FdSc The Aerospace Computer Systems Foundation degree is offered by Gloucestershire College.

Please contact the college for full details.

Aerospace Engineering Manufacturing FdSc The Aerospace Engineering Manufacturing Foundation degree is offered by City of Bristol College. Please contact the college for full details.

Engineering Foundation Year Full-time: 1 year Course code: H100 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 220* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Grade B or above in Maths or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of one A-Level or equivalents.† If you didn’t get the exam results to go onto an engineering degree, this Foundation Year provides an alternative. Develop knowledge and skills in manufacturing and electronics in our state-of-the-art facilities. Progress onto a choice of degree courses. Put yourself on track for a career in engineering.

Topics can include: • Foundation Mechanics • Foundation Mathematics: Algebra and Calculus • Introduction to Mechatronics • Engineering Experimentation • Foundation Group Project

Mechanical Engineering FdEng The Foundation Mechanical Engineering degree is offered by Bridgwater College. Please contact the college for full details.

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Full-time: 1 year Course code: G100 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 220* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Grade B or above in Maths or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of one A-Level or equivalents.† If you didn’t get the exam results to go onto a mathematics degree, or want to transfer from the arts to science, this course provides an alternative. Study in UWE Bristol’s stateof-the-art facilities. Develop broad-based knowledge and skills in mathematics and engineering. Progress onto an honours degree on completion.

Topics can include: • Algebra and Calculus • Mathematical Structures • Mathematical and Statistical Software • Mechanics • Group Project • Further Mathematics

Degree courses Aerospace Engineering BEng(Hons)/MEng Full-time: BEng 3 years/MEng 4 years Sandwich: BEng 4 years/MEng 5 years

Course code: BEng H403/ MEng H404 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: BEng 300*/ MEng 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: BEng grade C or above in Maths, MEng grade B or above in Maths plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology; Chemistry; Computing/ Computer Science; Design and Technology; Electronics; Engineering; ICT; Further Maths; Music Technology; Physics; Statistics. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† This course is developed alongside regional aerospace partners and accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society. Study fundamental

aerospace engineering, materials and manufacturing processes, stress and dynamics, aerospace design, thermodynamics and fluids.

Attend factory tours and briefings from leading organisations and apply learning developing prototypes in our laboratories.

Topics can include: • Aerodynamics and Flight • Aero Structures • Project Management • Stress Analysis • Design, Materials and CAD/CAM • Aircraft Systems, Avionics and Control • Systems Engineering • Aeropropulsion

Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies BEng(Hons)/MEng Full-time: BEng 3 years/MEng 4 years Sandwich: BEng 4 years/MEng 5 years

Course code: BEng H405/MEng H406 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 Study abroad: Yes (with Pilot Studies option) Tariff points: BEng 300*/MEng 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: BEng Grade C or above in Maths plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology; Chemistry; Computing/Computer Science; Design and Technology; Electronics; Engineering; ICT; Further Maths; Music Technology; Physics; Statistics.

You must have a minimum of two A-Level or equivalents.† MEng Grade B or above in Maths.

This course is developed alongside regional aerospace partners and accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society. Study fundamental aerospace engineering, materials and manufacturing processes, stress and dynamics, aerospace design, thermodynamics and fluids. Attend factory tours and briefings from leading organisations. Apply learning developing prototypes. Train for your Private Pilot Licence (PPL) in the USA. Topics can include: • Aerodynamics and Flight • Aero Structures • Project Management • Stress Analysis • Design, Materials and CAD/CAM • Aircraft Systems, Avionics and Control • Systems Engineering • Aeropropulsion

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Automotive Engineering BEng(Hons)/MEng Full-time: BEng 3 years/MEng 4 years Sandwich: BEng 4 years/MEng 5 years

Course code: BEng H331/MEng H335 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 Study abroad: No Tariff points: BEng 300*/MEng 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: BEng grade C or above in Maths, MEng grade B or above in Maths, plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology; Chemistry; Computing/Computer Science; Design and Technology; Electronics; Engineering; ICT; Further Maths; Music Technology; Physics; Statistics. You must have a minimum of two A-Level or equivalents.† Design and create green technologies and sustainable transport. Study mathematics, design, manufacturing and mechanical engineering.

Progress onto automotive manufacturing, engine systems, vehicle dynamics, materials and structures, and safety. Test designs on stateof-the-art facilities. Learn about the industry through factory visits and professional briefings, and experience motorsport with UWE Bristol Racing.

Topics can include: • Stress and Dynamics • Engineering Mathematics • Design Materials and Manufacturing • Thermofluids • Automotive Technology • Automotive Manufacturing • Motorsport Performance • Project Management

Electronic Engineering BEng(Hons)/MEng Full-time: BEng 3 years/MEng 4 years Sandwich: BEng 4 years/MEng 5 years Course code: BEng H61D/MEng H61C Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 Study abroad: No Tariff points: BEng 300*/MEng 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: BEng grade C or above in Maths, MEng grade B or

above in Maths plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Double Science; Chemistry; Computing/ Computer Science; Design and Technology; Electronics; Engineering; ICT; Further Maths; Music Technology; Physics; Statistics. You must have a minimum of one A-Level or equivalents.† This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and developed alongside major employers. Study digital and analogue electronics, mathematics and computer programming, and the application of electronics.

Examine signal processing, micro-controllers, communications, control systems and digital hardware design. Apply knowledge through projects in our modern facilities.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Electrical and Electronic Principles Digital Design Digital Signal Processing Practical Electronics C Programming Digital Principles Engineering Mathematics Analogue Electronics

Engineering (top-up) BSc(Hons) Full-time: 1 year Part-time: by negotiation Course code: H110 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: n/a Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents.† Specific subjects: FdSc/HND in Engineering or equivalents.† This course provides a one-year top-up to an honours degree. Study subjects such as mechanical design, manufacturing systems, alternative energy, operations and quality management, and automated manufacture on the manufacturing pathway. Or examine robotics, signal processing, computer networks and embedded systems on the electronics pathway.

Apply knowledge throughout on projects with real clients.

Topics can include: • Mechanical Design • Manufacturing Systems • Alternative Energy • Operations and Quality Management • Automated Manufacture • Robotics • Signal Processing • Computer Networks and Embedded Systems

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

Mathematics BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Part-time: by negotiation

Course code: G101 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 Study abroad: Yes, Virginia Commonwealth University, USA Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Grade B or above in Maths. You must have a minimum of one A-Level or equivalents.† On this course you will develop your problemsolving skills and understanding of modern applications of mathematics and statistics. Our graduates have successfully applied their skills in the fields of finance and business, government statistics, health, education, computing and academic research. You will learn about the nature of maths and the way in which it helps us to understand the world in which we live.

Topics can include: • • • • • •

Abstract Algebra and Geometry Financial Mathematics Coding Theory and Combinatorics Coding Theory and its Applications Contemporary Applications of Mathematics Research Methods and Forecasting

Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons)/MEng Full-time: BEng 3 years/MEng 4 years Sandwich: BEng 4 years/MEng 5 years Part-time: day release course available over 5-6 years

Course code: BEng H300/MEng H301 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay (full-time) and City of Bristol College (part-time), optional in Year 3 Study abroad: No Tariff points: BEng 300*/MEng 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: BEng grade C or above in Maths, MEng grade B or above in Maths, MEng grade B or above in Maths plus a pass in one of the following

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subjects: Biology; Chemistry; Computing/ Computer Science; Design and Technology; Electronics; Engineering; ICT; Further Maths; Music Technology; Physics; Statistics. You must have a minimum of one A-Level or equivalents.† Develop a thorough knowledge of engineering, and the analytical and problem-solving skills to go into a broad range of careers on this IMechE accredited course. Study solid and fluid mechanics, computer simulation and develop managerial and business skills. Get hands-on experience testing theories using our wellequipped laboratories and facilities.

• • • •

Digital Signal Processing Practical Electronic Design Maths for Signals and Control Communication, Signals and Filters

Statistics BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Stress and Dynamics Engineering Mathematics Design, Materials and Manufacturing Fluid Dynamics Energy and Thermodynamics Modelling and Simulation Design and Electromechanical Systems Project Management

Robotics BEng(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

Course code: H671 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Grade C or above in Maths plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology; Chemistry; Computing/Computer Science; Design and Technology; Electronics; Engineering; ICT; Further Maths; Music Technology; Physics; Statistics. You must have a minimum of two A-Level or equivalents.†

Course code: G300 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 Study abroad: Yes, Virginia Commonwealth University Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Grade C or above in Maths. You must have a minimum of one A-Level or equivalents.†

Hugo “My placement year was incredible. It gave me lots of confidence in my technical ability. But also, it gave me a lot of business knowledge. This gave me the confidence to develop my business idea.”

Hugo BSc(Hons) Robotics

Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) and Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, the first two years of this course are shared with our mathematics degree. You will study and apply advanced mathematical and statistical methods to real world problems and you will develop the skills of a professional statistician able to work in finance and business, scientific research or government organisations.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Statistical Reasoning Data Analysis Statistical Modelling Research Methods and Forecasting Applied Statistical Research Methods Statistical Software Multivariate Statistical Modelling Multivariate Statistics

Develop the unique blend of hardware, software and problem-solving skills required for a successful career in robotics. Learning from world-class experts, you will extend and redefine engineering in new and exciting areas. You will also get hands-on experience developing your inventions in our state-of-the-art facilities.

Topics can include: • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Robotics • Introduction to Robotics and Electronics • Robotics Systems • Machine Vision

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Engineering Design and Mathematics

We are taking centre stage in the development of the next generation supersonic car, Bloodhound SSC. Designed to smash the land speed record, the car will reach speeds of 1,000mph / Mach 1.4. If you’re studying engineering, there is the chance to get involved.

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UWE Bristol’s cutting-edge driving simulation tool enables Automotive Engineering students to immerse themselves in industry-standard equipment for testing vehicle design and development.

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ÂŁ22,121 Average starting salary for our Geography and Environmental Management students in full-time professional jobs six months after graduating.

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Careers Most of our courses are accredited by professional institutions and offer placements, enabling you to rapidly progress in your chosen career. Our graduates meet the needs of the growing green economy.

Facilities Our on-campus facilities include scientific and engineering labs, design studios, industry standard GIS mapping facilities and a digital map resource.

Partnerships Our key partnerships include the Environment Agency, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Royal Town Planning Institute and the

Geography and Environmental Management Award-winning lecturers and an applied approach to teaching and research, our focus is on enhancing society and the environment.

Royal Geographical Society.

Teaching

What are our graduates doing now?

Many of our staff are practitioners in specialist fields such as water resource management, river and coastal engineering, urban regeneration and sustainable development. Their experience and teaching skills breathe life into classes, keeping you inspired and energised.

Student support Expert technicians are on

95%

campus. Residential field trips

of our BA(Hons) Geography students are in work or further study six months after graduating.

are available on every course,

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researchers and professional

Graduate Consultant, Waterman Energy Environment and Design Sustainability Consultant, Building Design Partnership Business Services Officer, Severn Trent Water Project Support Officer, Environment Agency Geo-Environmental Engineer, WYG Campaign Officer, Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority Graduate Trainee, GE Aviation Civil Engineer, J Murphy and Sons Graduate Planner, Terence O’Rourke

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Foundation courses Built and Natural Environments Foundation Year Full-time: 1 year Course code: K2KH Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 180* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Grade D or above in Maths or equivalents. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of one A-Level or equivalents.† Study the professional disciplines involved with the built and natural environments on this Foundation Year. Conduct research and explore issues on a series of field trips. Join thriving student societies and attend presentations from visiting professionals. Choose a career and progress onto a degree course subject to your results.

Topics can include: • Property Development and Management • Building and Quantity Surveying • Construction Management • Planning • Society and Economics • Physical and Human Geography

River and Coastal Engineering FdSc Full-time: (Year 1), sponsoring workplace/parttime block release (Year 2)

Course code: H221 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, 14 months with block release and distance learning study Study abroad: No Tariff points: 180* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Levels: A pass in Maths required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† This course has been developed with the Environment Agency to address the shortage of flood professionals. Industry sponsors across the UK provide tuition fees and work

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placements for up to 30 students. Study engineering science and maths, and river and coastal engineering in your first year. Study whilst developing your knowledge and skills in industry during the second year.

Topics can include: • Environmental Engineering Field Study • Environmental Hydraulics and Design • Hydrological Modelling and Flood Estimation • Mathematics and Engineering Principles • Natural River Channel Design Project • River and Coastal Science for Engineering • Structural Design and Soil Mechanics • Surveying, Geographical Information Systems, Drawing and CAD

Degree courses Civil and Environmental Engineering BEng(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Part-time: 5 years

Course code: H290 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Grade C or above in Maths. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Available full or part-time, this course covers the broad spectrum of civil and environmental engineering ranging from structures, materials and hydraulics, to hydrology and project management. Develop vital skills in surveying, geographical information systems, drawing and computer-aided design (CAD). Apply what you’ve learnt through real world projects.

• Project Management • Options in Coastal or Traffic Engineering

Environmental Resource Management BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

Course code: FJ79 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Levels: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Learn about key factors affecting energy, society and climate change and how to identify sustainable solutions. Study environmental challenges, environmental psychology, energy futures: policy and practice, energy conservation in the built environment. Specialise in renewable energy, finding sustainable solutions to energy and resource management, or develop a broad training in energy management. Experience our field trips, and get valuable field work experience.

Our course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to enter this growing industry.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Managing Global Resources Environmental Challenges Energy, Society and Climate Change Energy Futures: Policy and Practice Energy Conservation in the Built Environment Environmental Assessment Water and Energy Futures Environmental Psychology

Geography BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

Topics can include: • Structural Analysis and Modelling • Geology, Soil Mechanics and Geotechnics • Hydraulics and Hydrology • Surveying and Geographical Information Systems • Materials and Technology • Environmental Engineering Field Study

Course code: L700 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300*

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Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Learn about the globalisation of economies and cultures and its effects on sustainability, forestry and water resources, health and culture.

Examine policy-making and approaches towards maximising environmental benefits. Develop vital skills in mapping, environmental assessment, data and spatial analysis. Apply what you’ve learnt on a work placement.

Topics can include: • Environmental Challenges • Culture, Society and Place • Geographies of Globalisation • Geographical Field Study • Geographical Skills • Researching Human Geography • Professional Development for Geographers and Environmental Managers • Rural Change and Development

Geography BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years

Course code: FF89 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional between Year 2 and Year 3 Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

Geography and Planning/ Master of Planning BA(Hons)/MPlan Full-time: BA(Hons) 3 years, MPlan 4 years

Course code: L7K4 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Level or equivalents.†

Katherine “I would definitely encourage people to do a placement. Having the responsibility to reach deadlines has improved my organisational skills, giving me a clearer structure to do well at university.”

Katherine BA(Hons) Geography and Planning

Explore the influences that affect environment, place and society and learn how geographers and planners can tackle these challenges.

Learn through case studies, inspiring guest lecturers and innovative coursework briefs. Gain experience and develop problem-solving skills on projects working with real-life problems, communities or leading practitioners. Study for four years to gain an RTPI accredited degree.

Topics can include: • Creating Healthy Sustainable Communities • Environmental Management • Culture, Society and Globalisation • Urban and Rural Regeneration • Environmental Assessment • Tourism and Mobility • Planning Global Cities • Plan Making

Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences, this course will equip you with a solid understanding of the science behind key environmental challenges. Develop skills and apply theories in well-equipped laboratories and on interactive field trips and apply what you have learnt within work placements.

Topics can include: • Climate Change: Tracing the Record • Hot Deserts: Surviving Extremes • Managing Global Resources • Global Warming and Environmental Hazards • Managing Rivers and Coasts • Biogeography and Conservation • Advanced Geographic Expedition • Environmental Management in the Global South

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River and Coastal Engineering BSc(Hons) Part-time: 2 years 16 days intensive residential study each year, plus exams, with distance learning in between.

Examine issues shaping our environment and planning challenges faced by the world today.

Learn how to design healthy sustainable communities and apply this to future environments. Study development and its stakeholders and settings. Develop skills in GIS, digital mapping and project management. Get experience on a six-week agency project as well as a possible placement or European exchange.

Topics can include:

Course code: H220 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: n/a - this is a part-time top-up course for students employed in the workplace.

Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: FdSc River and Coastal Engineering Developed in partnership with the Environment Agency, this course is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management. Study through a combination of residential, workplace and distance learning.

Examine structural design and geotechnics, and how to mitigate flood risk through environmental assessment and strategic management. Develop skills in flood estimation and engineering design.

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Creating Healthy Sustainable Communities Future Places History of Place Planning Global Cities Urban and Rural Regeneration The Development Process Plan Making Site Planning and Design Environmental Assessment Development Viability and Appraisal

Chris “The main benefit of studying at UWE Bristol is that its primary focus is to provide an excellent student experience – which means that academics prioritise their students’ learning needs over everything else.”

Chris Parker Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography

Topics can include: • Civil Engineering Design Project • Environmental Impact Assessment • Flood Risk Management, Sustainability and Governance • Ground Engineering • Hydraulic Modelling and Flood Risk Mapping • Strategic Issues in Flood Risk Management • Structural Analysis

Urban Planning/Master of Planning BSc(Hons)/MPlan Full-time: BSc(Hons) 3 years/M/Plan 4 years

Course code: K401 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

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Study further

afield To help you apply and experience what you have learnt on your course, we organise a range of residential field trips within the UK and Europe. You may even have the option to take part in an Advanced Geographical Expedition – a two week entirely field-based module in locations such as Iceland, China and Kenya.

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ÂŁ20,590 Average starting salary for our Health and Social Sciences students in full-time professional jobs six months after graduating.

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Careers Health and Social Science students develop skills that are sought after by employers across a wide range of sectors. These include being able to think critically and collaboratively, making complex decisions and forming reasoned arguments.

Facilities Our Health and Social Sciences library is one of the largest in England. We have state-of-the art learning zones for study, and specialist EEG equipment for psychologists.

Health and Social Sciences Through our numerous work experience and local volunteering placements you’ll be able to build skills required to develop and improve society, both during and after your degree.

Partnerships Our partner organisations

What are our graduates doing now?

range from police and international charities.

These provide practical opportunities such as work placements, internships and community initiatives in Bristol and further afield.

Teaching Our teaching staff are actively involved in real-world research, which influences learning and course content.

We aim not only to inspire, but also to encourage you to challenge current practice.

Student support All students are allocated a personal academic tutor to

97% of our BA(Hons) Sociology students are satisfied with their course. unistats.com 2014

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probation services to

Assistant Psychologist, Stepping Stones Therapeutic Care Worker, Marlow Child and Family Services Enforcement Officer, HM Courts and Tribunals Service Mental Health Recovery Worker, Rethink Project Worker, Barnardos Social Worker Children, Somerset County Council Civil Servant, Foreign and Commonwealth Office Equalities and Diversity Trainer, A Silenced Voice ‌as well as further study See a full list:

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support them through their studies. The department also has an active system of peer assisted learning.

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Foundation courses Criminology and Criminal Justice FdA Full-time: 2 years Course code: MM92 Starts: September Campus: Cirencester College Work placement: Work-based learning Study abroad: No Tariff points: 120* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Math or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of one A-Level or equivalents.† In partnership with Cirencester College we offer the Foundation degree (FdA) in Criminology and Criminal Justice. The Foundation degree combines academic study with work-based learning experience. We have combined the long and successful tradition of higher education training at UWE Bristol with the vocational experience of further educational teaching from staff at Cirencester College, one of the top colleges in the country.

In the time it takes you to read this message, 14 children around the world will have died due to preventable diseases and illnesses caused by poor housing, contaminated food and water supplies, pollution and an array of other environmental risk factors. This course, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, will develop your capacity to contribute to the creation of a safer, healthier and more sustainable world.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Public Health Foundations Earth Sciences Introduction to Professional Practice Healthy Housing Public and Environmental Health Law Environmental Protection Health, Safety and Risks Food Control

Degree courses Criminology and Law BA(Hons)/LLB(Hons) Please see page 122 for course details.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Official Statistics and Patterns of Crime Practical Research Methods Victimology and the Fear of Crime Organised Crime Corporate Crime State Crime Prisons and Penology Police and Policing

Public and Environmental Health FdSc Full-time: 2 years Part-time: 3 years

Course code: B916 Starts: September Campus: Weston College, Knightstone Campus Work placement: Yes, work-based learning Study abroad: No Tariff points: 160* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of one A-Level or equivalents.†

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Criminology BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years

Course code: M900 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Level or equivalents.† Criminology gives you a deep understanding of crime and criminal justice in the real world.

Drawing on a range of disciplines, you will explore the theories, processes and relationships that influence attitudes, beliefs and behaviour.

Opportunities for placements, volunteering roles and international study provide the practical experience you need to progress.

Topics can include: • Introduction to Criminological Theory • Introduction to UK Criminal Justice

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Nature and Use of Research Policing and Prisons Drugs, Crime and Society Critical Criminology Childhood Disorder and Disordered Childhood The Family, Community and Crime

Criminology and Sociology BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years

Course code: ML93 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Criminology and Sociology studies the relationship of people and society with crime and justice for a better understanding of what shapes behaviour and beliefs. You will engage with real-world issues and develop fresh insights that improve people’s lives. With opportunities for placements, volunteering and internships it’s ideal preparation for any career.

Topics can include: • • • • • • •

Introduction to Criminological Theory Introduction to Criminal Justice Foundations in Social Theory Social Problems and Social Policy Policing and Prisons Drugs, Crime and Society Childhood Disorder and Disordered Childhood

Criminology with Psychology BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years Course code: M9C8 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science or Biology or equivalents. A-Level: You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

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This degree has been designed to give a thorough understanding of Criminology, its theories, applications and research methodology.

It also offers the opportunity to study the related discipline of Psychology and to make links between the two subjects.

Criminology with Psychology provides a deep understanding of crime and criminal justice in the real world. Drawing on a range of disciplines, you will explore the theories, processes and relationships that influence attitudes, beliefs and behaviour. Opportunities for placements, volunteering and international study provide the practical experience you need to progress.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Introduction to Criminology Introduction to Psychology Policing and Prisons Drugs, Crime and Society Critical Criminology The Social Psychology of Violence and Crime Childhood Disorder and Disordered Childhood Contemporary Issues in Social Psychology

Philosophy BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years

Course code: V500 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Our course explores the history of philosophy, including periods neglected by other philosophy courses (Hegel, Marx and Nietzsche, 20th and 21st Century European Philosophy, including Sartre and Camus). Our lecturers include internationally-renowned philosophers actively engaged in producing original works of philosophy. Our degree will prepare you for life after university with a chance to study abroad, and gain valuable work experience. Philosophy graduates enjoy exceptionally varied and fulfilling careers.

Topics can include: • The Death of God and the Meaning of Life (Existentialism) • Theories of Knowledge • Ethics, Theoretical and Applied • Political Philosophy (includes Feminist Philosophy) • The History of Philosophy • Metaphysics • The Philosophy of Nature and the Philosophy of Science • Film and Philosophy

Politics and International Relations BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years

Course code: L290 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Politics and International Relations helps you understand and interpret the political issues, events and interactions that impact on policies, people and places. A real-world focus with opportunities for work placements and international study, backed by inspirational staff, will give you the crucial set of skills essential for a successful career.

Vashti “The philosophy course at UWE Bristol inspired me to think analytically. It helped me decide what I wanted to do – to set up my own charity, Deki.”

Vashti BA(Hons) Philosophy

Topics can include: • US Foreign Policy: Cold War to Terror War • Human Rights and the International Order • The Politics of European Integration • International Development • Ethical Issues in Politics • Latin American Politics • The Politics of Climate Change • Project

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Psychology BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Part-time: 6 years

Course code: C800 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 340* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science or Biology or equivalents. A-Level: Grade B or above in at least one A-Level subject. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† UWE Bristol Psychology is an employmentenhancing course accredited by the British Psychological Society and geared to applying academic knowledge to the real-world. With hands-on experience from practical-based sessions and the chance for work-based learning, graduates use their numeracy, IT literacy, communication and problem-solving capabilities to add value in many different careers.

Topics can include: • Introduction to Psychology • Neuropsychology • Child and Developmental Psychology • Sport Psychology • Psychopathology and Mental Health • Research Methods in Psychology

Psychology with Criminology BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Part-time: 6 years

Course code: C8M9 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 340* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science or Biology or equivalents. A-Level: Grade B or

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above in at least one A-Level subject. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† BSc(Hons) Psychology with Criminology is an employability-enhancing degree course accredited by the British Psychological Society. The modules are geared to applying academic knowledge of human behaviour to real-world issues and systems, including crime and criminal justice. With handson practical-based sessions in both psychology and criminology, and the chance for work-based learning, graduates can use their broad range of skills in many different careers.

Topics can include: • Introduction to Psychology • Research Methods in Psychology • Introduction to Criminological Theory • Child and Developmental Psychology • Individual Differences and Biological Psychology • Contemporary Issues in Social Psychology • Neuropsychology • Counselling Theory and Practice

Psychology with Law BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Part-time: 6 years

Course code: C8M1 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 340* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science or Biology or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. Grade B or above in at least one A2 subject. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† BSc(Hons) Psychology with Law provides the opportunity to gain a British Psychological Society accredited degree, while also completing modules in law. With hands-on experience from practical-based sessions and the chance for work-based learning, graduates can use their numeracy, IT literacy, communication and problem-solving capabilities in many different careers.

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Civil Liberties Health Psychology Human Sexuality Issues in the Psychology of Education Issues in the Psychology of Work

Psychology with Sociology BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Part-time: 6 years

Course code: C8L3 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 340* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science or Biology or equivalents. A-Level: Grade B or above in at least one A-Level subject. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† BSc(Hons) Psychology with Sociology is a degree course accredited by the British Psychological Society, and is geared to enhancing graduate employability. Psychology and sociology modules enable students to apply their academic knowledge and critical thinking to the real-world from multiple perspectives. With hands-on practical-based sessions and the chance for work-based learning, graduates can use their numeracy, IT literacy, communication and broad perspective on society in many different careers.

Topics can include: • Introduction to Psychology • Research Methods in Psychology • Foundations in Social Theory • Child and Developmental Psychology • Neuropsychology • Critical Psychology • Childhood Disorders, Disordered Childhood • Contemporary Critiques of Modern Society

Topics can include: • Introduction to Psychology • Research Methods in Psychology

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

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Public and Environmental Health (top-up) BSc(Hons) Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 years

Completion of the Social Work course provides eligibility to apply for registration as a social worker in England with the Health and Care Professions Council. With 170 days of placements, you will gain the critical understanding, experience and skills to work with a wide range of service users, carers and other professionals to enhance wellbeing.

Topics can include:

Course code: B917 Starts: September Campus: Weston College, Knightstone Campus Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: Applicants will need to have successfully completed a FdSc in Public and Environmental Health (or a similar subject) Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science or equivalents.† Relevant subjects: Any Chartered Institute of Environmental Health accredited pathway can utilise this top-up route to qualification.

This course allows students already in possession of a sound general knowledge of the natural and human-made worlds and their systems to build on these skills. There are four technical ‘Intervention Fields’ - Food Safety, Housing and Health, Health and Safety and Environmental Protection - with a fifth - ‘Public Health’ - holding a special place in this course.

Topics can include: • • • •

Public Health Futures Risk Management and Systems Professional Practice Public Health Project

Social Work BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 4-5 years

Course code: L500 Starts: September Campus: Glenside Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above, to include English Language and Maths or equivalents. A-Level: Sociology, Psychology, Law or Social Science subjects preferred. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

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Skills for Relationship-Based Practice Social Policy and Law for Social Work Perspectives on the Life Course Theory and Research for Social Work Practice Knowledge and Skills for Social Work Practice Protection and Risk in Social Work Social Work with Children and Families Social Work with Vulnerable Adults

Sociology BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years

Sociology with Psychology BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years

Course code: L3C8 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science or Biology, or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† BSc(Hons) Psychology with Sociology is an employment-enhancing course geared to applying academic knowledge to the real-world.

With hands-on experience from practical-based sessions and the chance for work-based learning, graduates can use their numeracy, IT literacy, communication and problem-solving capabilities in many different careers.

Topics can include:

Course code: L300 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes, Erasmus in Rotterdam Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

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Introduction to Psychology Psychology Applied Sociology of Culture Foundations in Social Theory Social Inequalities and Diversities

Sociology explores people’s relationship with society to give a better understanding of what shapes their behaviour, beliefs and attitudes.

You will engage with real-world issues and be encouraged to develop fresh insights that improve people’s lives. With opportunities for placements, internships and study abroad, it’s ideal preparation for almost any career.

Topics can include: • • • • • •

Foundations in Social Theory Social Inequalities and Diversities Social Transformations The Sociology of Culture The Sociology of Cyberspace Childhood Disorder and Disordered Childhood

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head start Psychology students have access to excellent facilities which include: • Perception Lab

• Psychophysiology and EEG Lab

• Driving Simulator

• Sports and Exercise Research Lab

• Counselling Suite

• Human Interaction Lab

• Project, Study and Training Rooms

• Developmental Lab

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ÂŁ18,383 Average starting salary for our Law students in fulltime professional jobs six months after graduating.

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Careers This subject is highly valued by employers, and will give you a great deal of flexibility

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in your future career, whether you decide to practise law or not. Our qualifying law degrees can act as the first step to becoming a solicitor or barrister.

Facilities Our three state-of-the-art courtrooms allow you to practise your advocacy and

Law subjects are highly valued by employers and will give you a great deal of flexibility in your future career whether you decide to practise law or not.

lawyering skills. Our law library is one of the largest in the South West of England and offers 24/7 access to a wealth of printed and

What are our graduates doing now?

electronic resources.

We have strong links with a number of professional organisations. You’ll have the opportunity to be mentored by legal practitioners and business professionals from local and national firms who are on hand to give advice on CVs, interview technique and even career choices.

Teaching Our dedicated and expert teaching staff ensure you develop cutting-edge knowledge of the law and practical skills such as negotiation, conflict

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Partnerships

Barrister, Walnut House Chambers Case Handler, Legal, Coutts and Co Civil Servant, Defra International Probate Operations Analyst, Barclays Bank Prosecutor, Cornwall County Council Probate Assistant, Co-Operative Legal Services Trainee Solicitor, Dickinson Manser LLP Will Writing Executive, Co-Operative Legal ‌as well as further study See a full list:

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management and research.

Student support Our Academic Success Centre offers study support in areas such as academic writing, research and exam revision.

This is done through one-toone and small group sessions.

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Degree courses Commercial Law LLB(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Course code: M221 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† This qualifying law degree is both recognised by the professional bodies and highly respected by employers. In addition to mastering the core foundations in legal knowledge you will have the opportunity to specialise in commercial and business law spanning commercial law, company law, employment law, banking regulation and finance as well as intellectual property law. You will gain plenty of practical experience through invaluable Pro Bono, placements and mooting opportunities.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • • •

Law of Contract Equity and Trusts Legal Methods Land Law EU Law Commercial Law Intellectual Property Law Media and Entertainment Law Globalisation, Trade and Natural Resources

Criminology and Law BA(Hons)/LLB(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Course code: MM19 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

You will gain a solid grounding in criminological research methods and practice and develop valuable legal skills such as mooting and negotiating that run alongside academic study.

After Year 1 you can choose to major in either Law or Criminology. This would enable you to graduate with either a LLB(Hons) Law with Criminology or a BA(Hons) Criminology with Law. Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Introduction to Criminological Theory Criminal Law Criminal Psychology Sociology and Race of Ethnicity Civil Liberties Sociology of Madness and Mental Disorders Family Breakdown Criminology Report

Sue “I enjoy teaching at UWE Bristol because the teaching team is so passionate about what they do. We also have a very good relationship with our students and although we are a large law school we get to know them individually.”

Sue Heenan Bristol Law School

European and International Law LLB(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Course code: M121 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† This qualifying law degree is both recognised by the professional bodies and highly respected by employers. A strong international focus underpins a solid foundation in law. Teaching is informed by the latest research and delivered by leading experts. You will explore the legal systems of global nations through modules spanning international trade, migration law and policy and European Union law.

Topics can include: • Law of Contract • Torts • European Union Law • Equity and Trusts • European Human Rights • Public International Law • International Trade • Migration Law and Policy

This flexible course brings together expertise and cutting-edge teaching in Law and Criminology at UWE Bristol to explore this interdisciplinary relationship through cutting-edge modules.

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Law

Law LLB(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Course code: M100 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Our qualifying law degrees are both recognised by the professional bodies and highly respected by employers. As one of the UK’s largest law schools we boast an enthusiastic team of academics that include legal practitioners, leading researchers and lecturers who are recognised for excellent teaching provision. In addition to mastering the core foundations in legal knowledge you will have the opportunity to study topical modules spanning commercial law, criminal justice, human rights and family law. You will gain plenty of practical experience through invaluable Pro Bono, placements and mooting opportunities.

Topics can include: • Law of Contract • Criminal Law • Torts • Equity and Trusts • Legal Methods • Land Law • EU Law

Law (Accelerated Learning) LLB(Hons) Full-time: 2 years

Course code: M10K Starts: September Campus: Kaplan Holborn College, London Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† This course has been designed to provide committed individuals with an accelerated route into the business world and legal professions.

It is the result of a partnership between UWE Bristol and Kaplan, known for their academic and

professional excellence, and will give students the skills and knowledge needed to launch their careers with confidence. This accelerated course is only available through Kaplan Holborn College in London on a full-time basis over two years.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Law of Contract Constitutional and Administrative Law Criminal Law Professional Skills Legal Method Law of Contract Constitutional and Administrative Law Criminal Law

Rahama “My first impression at UWE Bristol was that everyone was extremely friendly. It was very comforting to come from somewhere so far away and just feel very welcome.”

Rahama LLB(Hons) Law

Law with Psychology LLB(Hons) Full-time: 3 years

Course code: M1C8 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science or Biology or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† A qualifying law degree recognised by employers and delivered by experts in one of the UK’s largest law schools. You will develop core legal knowledge through topical modules spanning commercial law, criminal justice, human rights and family law and gain practical experience through valuable pro bono work and mock trials.

Topics can include: • Criminal Law • Legal and Professional Skills • Research, Design and Analysis • Introduction to Psychology • Contract • Atypical Development • Cognitive Neuropsychology • Counselling Theory and Practice

Business and Law/ Business Management with Law/Law with Business BA(Hons)/LLB(Hons) Please see page 74 for full course details.

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

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Our courtrooms give you the chance to take part in mock hearings (mooting) – a skill highly regarded by employers. Moots allow you to apply your knowledge and hone your advocacy skills in an authentic and supportive environment.

UWE Bristol’s Law and Debating Society sets up regular moots, so you will have the chance to take part in or watch mock trials throughout each year of your course.

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ÂŁ21,995 Average starting salary for our Nursing and Midwifery students in full-time professional jobs six months after graduating.

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Careers All of our courses are accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and will prepare you to step straight into a fulfilling career with a range of healthcare providers.

Facilities Nothing beats hands-on learning. You can practise in the safe, supportive environment of our new purpose-built simulation suites and wards.

Partnerships Our numerous links with NHS trusts, local authority, voluntary and private care providers mean we can offer a diverse range of

patient care. Our teaching teams are all experienced practitioners; many

of our Nursing and Midwifery students are in professional or managerial jobs six months after graduating.

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real-life case scenarios to develop key skills and values.

Student support Our courses are fully funded by the NHS and you may also qualify for a bursary to help you with living costs.

You’ll be supported by expert mentors and staff both in study and practice.

Please note: Recruitment for this course is informed by Health Education England’s Values Based Recruitment Framework. The purpose of this framework is to ensure that we recruit students whose individual values and behaviours align with the values of the NHS Constitution.

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UK but also overseas.

Our vision is to work with practice, for practice, transforming practice. Our aim is to ensure you graduate as an adaptable nurse or midwife able to challenge, lead and transform care.

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placements, not just in the

Nursing and Midwifery

Adult Nurse, Newholme Hospital Community Nurse, SEQOL Social Enterprise Staff Nurse, Bristol Children’s Hospital Disability Advisor, Daneswood House, Appleford Ltd Support Worker, My Care My Home Mental Health Nurse, Gloucestershire NHS Trust Health Visitor, North Somerset Community Partnership Midwife, Kingston Hospital …as well as further study See a full list:

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Foundation courses

Degree courses

Care Management in the Community

Midwifery

FdSc Course code: L540 The Care Management in the Community Foundation degree is offered by Weston College. Please contact the college for full details.

Health and Social Care Practice FdSc Full-time: 2 years Course code: L510 Starts: September or January, dependent on the college Campus: City of Bristol College and Weston College Work placement: You will be employed within a health and/or social care practice setting for the course duration.

Study abroad: No Tariff points: 240* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of three subjects at grade C or above including English, Maths and Science. NVQ3/BTEC or equivalents are considered.

This two year course allows you to ‘work, earn and learn’ using flexible models of education.

The course develops clinical skills, underpinned with theoretical knowledge in order to prepare healthcare practitioners for an evolving service across various care settings. On successful completion of this course, students may be able to apply for the BSc(Hons) Adult Nursing, and if accepted, need only complete the final 18 months of the three year course to register as a nurse.

Topics can include: • Essentials of Health and Disease • Holistic Approaches to Care • Foundations of Practice • Quality Enhancement in Practice • An Introduction to Research Methodologies and Methods • Extending Practice • Foundations of Assessment for Assistant Practitioners • Working Effectively with Long Term Conditions

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BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years

Course code: B711 Starts: September Campus: Glenside Work placement: Yes, 50 per cent of the course is spent on placement Study abroad: Yes, optional Tariff points: 340* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above, to include English Language, Maths and Science or equivalents.

A-Level: Grade B or above in a Science or Social Science subject. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the course leads to registration as a midwife with the NMC. Fully integrated workbased learning, outstanding onsite facilities and a supportive team with a depth and breadth of experience as practising midwives, will prepare you for a challenging but extremely rewarding career.

Topics can include: • Holistic Midwifery Practice 1, 2 and 3 • Skills for Midwifery Practice 1 and 2 • Clinical Midwifery Practice 1 and 3 • Clinical Midwifery Skills 2 • Shared Module: Communication in a Diverse World Service Improvement • Shared Module: Nursing and Midwifery Dissertation

Nursing (Adult Nursing) BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years

Course code: B701 Starts: September and March intakes Campus: Glenside and UWE Gloucester Work placement: Yes, 50 per cent of the course is spent on placement Study abroad: Yes, optional Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above, to include English Language and Maths or equivalents. A-Level: Grade C or above in a Science or Social Science

subject. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the course leads to registration as a nurse with the NMC. Fully integrated workbased training, outstanding onsite facilities and a supportive team with a depth of clinical and research experience, will prepare you for a challenging but rewarding career.

Topics can include: • Communication in a Diverse World • Understanding Adult Nursing • Physiology and Pharmacology • Planning and Delivering Nursing Care • Evidence-based Practice for Nursing and Midwifery • Leadership in Adult Nursing • Managing the Practice of Adult Nursing • Nursing and Midwifery Dissertation

Nursing (Children’s Nursing) BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years

Course code: B702 Starts: September Campus: Glenside Work placement: Yes, 50 per cent of the course is spent on placement Study abroad: Yes, optional Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above, to include English Language, Maths and Science or equivalents.

A-Level: Grade B or above in a Science or Social Science subject. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the course leads to registration as a children’s nurse with the NMC. Fully integrated work-based training, outstanding onsite facilities and a supportive team with a depth of clinical and research experience, will prepare you for a challenging but rewarding career.

Topics can include: • Communication in a Diverse World • Appreciating Evidence for Practice • Physiology and Pharmacology • Understanding Children’s Lives • Delivering Safe and Compassionate Care • Service Improvement: A Collaborative Approach • Managing Children’s Nursing Practice • Nursing and Midwifery Dissertation

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

Nursing and Midwifery

Nursing (Learning Disabilities Nursing) BSc(Hons)

Nursing (Mental Health Nursing) BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years

Full-time: 3 years

Course code: B703 Starts: September Campus: Glenside Work placement: Yes, 50 per cent of the course is spent on placement Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above, to include English Language and Maths, or equivalents. A-Level: Grade C or above in a Science or Social Science subject. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the course leads to registration as a learning disabilities nurse with the NMC. Fully integrated work-based training, outstanding onsite facilities and an enthusiastic team including staff who are experienced learning disabilities nurses themselves, will prepare you for a challenging but rewarding career.

Topics can include: • Building Positive Relationships with, and Services for, People with Learning Disabilities • Meeting the Health Needs of People with Learning Disabilities • Management of Complex Situations in Services for People with Learning Disabilities • Learning Disabilities Nursing Practice 1, 2 and 3 • Optional module eg Person-centred Care with People with Dementia • Research modules in Years 1, 2 and 3 • Physiology and Pharmacology for Nursing Practice • Communication in a Diverse World

Course code: B704 Starts: September Campus: Glenside Work placement: Yes, 50 per cent of the course is spent on placement Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above to include English Language and Maths or equivalents. A-Level: Grade C or above in a Science or Social Science subject. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the course leads to registration as a mental health nurse with the NMC. Fully integrated work-based training, outstanding onsite facilities and a dynamic team with a depth of experience in mental health nursing, will prepare you for a challenging but rewarding career.

Jo “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed studying at UWE Bristol.

I’ve had some fantastic placements. The mix of different areas has equipped me well for going into practice, as have the academic modules, particularly those focusing on the ethics of nursing practice.”

Jo BSc(Hons) Nursing (Children’s Nursing)

Topics can include: • Communication in a Diverse World • Foundations of Mental Health • Making a Difference • Working in Partnership in Mental Health • Evidence-based Practice for Nursing and Midwifery • Promoting Recovery in Mental Health • Quality Practice for Inter-Professional/ Inter-Agency Collaboration • Nursing and Midwifery Dissertation

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

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Careers As land-based and sports sector specialists here at Hartpury, we have an enviable national reputation for excellence. All of our courses have an applied focus, many contain work placements, and careers advice is integrated into the majority of courses.

Facilities Over £50 million has been invested in outstanding facilities, including a commercial farm, animal collections, mock veterinary centre and an international standard equestrian centre. Sports facilities include gyms, sports pitches, a human performance laboratory, and a rehabilitation centre.

Partnerships We are closely associated with commercial, professional and regulatory bodies from the animal, land, equine and sport industries. Many of our courses include local, national and even international placements.

competitive workplace.

Student support We pride ourselves on the support we give our students.

You are assigned a personal tutor in addition to your course leaders and you will also have access to student and careers advisers.

With farm, lake, woodland, gardens and internationally-renowned equine and sporting facilities, Hartpury College provides the perfect environment for specialist study.

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hectares of Gloucestershire countryside are home to our Hartpury Campus centre and facilities.

A Higher Education Review by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) commended Hartpury College for the quality and enhancement of student learning opportunities.

Unistats 2014

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The teaching team comes from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds and offer extensive subject and research expertise, so you will be taught by people who know what it takes to be successful in today’s highly

Delivered by our Associate Faculty Hartpury College, Gloucestershire

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Animal Welfare Officer, Blue Cross Biodiversity Field Officer, Cotswold Water Park Trust Wildlife Ranger, Forestry Commission International Programme Officer,World Horse Welfare Sponsorship Co-ordinator, Three Counties Showground Strength and Conditioning Coach, England Women’s Sevens Talent School Project Manager, Right to Dream Academy, Ghana Coach, Play Rugby USA ...as well as further study See a full list:

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Foundation courses Agriculture FdSc Full-time: 2 years Part-time: options available Course code: D400 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 160* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five GCSEs at Grade C or above to include English, Maths and Science. A-Level: One A2 in any subject or equivalents.† With ever more importance for food security; reducing our carbon footprint and enhancing our landscape’s recreational attributes, this foundation degree provides the necessary skills to meet these challenges. We pride ourselves on developing agricultural graduates who are highly employable which stems from the credited work experience you will gain out in industry during the course and the essential mix of technical expertise, sustainable awareness and professionalism instilled throughout your studies.

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Agriculture Professional Development (includes work placement) Crop Production Soil and Nutrient Management Principles of Livestock Production Land-based Professional Development (includes work placement) Agri-environmental Policy and Legislation Labour and Machinery Management Deer and Game Management

Animal Behaviour and Welfare FdSc Full-time: 2 years Part-time: options available Course code: D328 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 160* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above including Maths, English Language and Science. A-Level: Preferably in a Biological Science. Students who do not have a A2 in a Biological Science must complete an equivalent Science module as part of the course.

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The FdSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare course will provide you with a detailed knowledge of the scientific principles crucial to understanding an animal’s behaviour and how its welfare can be improved. You will learn the practical skills that are crucial to this applied science and gain the work experience necessary to improve your employability and prepare you for a career in the animal industry. On successful completion you can progress onto the final year of the BSc(Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Animal Practice (includes work placement) Animal Behaviour Introduction to Animal Welfare Systems Biology Animal Industry (includes work placement) Ethics and Welfare Companion Animal Behaviour and Training Behavioural and Evolutionary Ecology

Animal Science and Management FdSc Full-time: 2 years Part-time: options available Course code: D305 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: Yes, 6 weeks or equivalent Study abroad: No Tariff points: 160* Required subjects: GCSE: Five GCSEs at grade C or above to include English, Maths and Science. A-Level: One A2, preferably in a Biological Science or equivalents.† If you do not have an A2 in a Biological Science you must complete an equivalent Science module as part of the course.

This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to work within the diverse and challenging animal industry.

You will gain valuable practical experience, as well as in-depth knowledge and understanding in the scientific principles of animal health and disease, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, behaviour and welfare management. The course scheme ensures your learning is applied in an animal management and business setting via vocational work experience which you will gain credit for.

Topics can include: • • • • •

Animal Practice (with work placement) Systems Biology Animal Nutrition Animal Health and Disease Animal Industry (with work placement)

• Management of Domestic Animals • Applied Animal Nutrition • Field Course

Equine Performance FdSc Full-time: 2 years Part-time: options available Course code: D427 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 160* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above including Maths, English Language and Science. A-Level: One A2, preferably in a biological science together with practical equine experience.† If you do not have an A2 in a Biological Science you must complete an equivalent Science module as part of the course.

If you are interested in a career aimed at managing performance horses, this course will give you the specific knowledge and skills necessary for entry into this exciting industry.

You will study fundamental practical horse management skills, while developing a critical awareness behind management decisions.

Work experience forms an important part of this course including the opportunity to spend 12 months gaining specialist experience in an area of performance horse management.

Topics can include: • Equestrian Practice • Equitation • Equine Structure and Function • Equine Industry • Equine Performance • Management of Injury • Ground Schooling • Management of the Performance Horse

Equine Science and Management FdSc Full-time: 2 years Part-time: options available Course code: D42F Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 160* Required subjects: GCSE: Five GCSEs at grade C or above to include English, Maths and

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

Sports, Equine, Animal and Veterinary Nursing

Science. A-Level: One A2 in a biological science together with practical equine experience.† There is no better way to enhance your career prospects in the equine industry than with this degree, which provides you with a more practically orientated approach to university study. Additionally, you can engage with a range of work experience, ultimately resulting in plenty of angles from which you can market yourselves following graduation. The majority of modules on this course are mapped against the BHS Horse Knowledge and Care syllabus, up to stage three.

Topics can include: • Principles of Animal Biology • Equine Structure and Function • Equestrian Practice • Equine Veterinary Science • Ground Schooling • Introduction to Equine Behaviour • Applied Equine Nutrition • Stud Management and Reproductive Techniques

Equine Veterinary Nursing Science FdSc Sandwich: 3 years including 60 weeks in veterinary practice

Course code: D311 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 160* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above including Maths, English Language and Science. A-Level: One A2 in Biology or equivalent.† If you want to pursue a rewarding career as an equine veterinary nurse, this exciting vocationally-based foundation degree will give you the specialist nursing techniques and knowledge in horse care and professional status you need.

A 60 week work-based learning placement in an approved RCVS training practice will allow you to gain and develop ‘day one’ clinical skills and the development of competence and confidence in preparation for professional registration and practice.

Topics can include: • Anatomy for Veterinary Nurses • Animal Husbandry for Veterinary Nurses • Professional Veterinary Nursing Practice

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Pharmacy Management for Veterinary Nurses Placement Preparation for Veterinary Nurses 60 week work-based Learning Placement Diagnostics for Veterinary Nurses Surgical and Anaesthesia Practice for Veterinary Nurses

Sport Performance FdSc Full-time: 2 years Part-time: options available Course code: C607 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 160* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above including Maths, English Language and Science. A-Level: One A2 in a biological science or PE subject or equivalents.† This foundation degree provides you with an optimum balance of work-based and academic study providing an excellent foundation for pursuing a career within the sports-related industries, whether it is on a local, regional, national or international scale, or continuing with further study.

The development of vocational skills and awareness, leadership, management and reflective analysis will be a core focus of your studies teamed with modules in sports science and coaching.

Topics can include: • Learning in the Performance Environment • Sport Development and Leadership • Fundamentals of Sport Performance • Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology • Training and Testing • Injured Athlete • Coaching Pedagogy • Sports Nutrition

Sports Business Management FdA Full-time: 2 years Part-time: options available Course code: NC26 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 160*

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above including Maths and English Language. A-Level: A minimum of one A-Level in any subject or equivalents.† The legacy of the Olympic and Paralympic Games has increased sports participation and enthusiasm at all levels, creating a demand for sports managers with the skills and understanding to drive the industry forward. If you are passionate about sport and want to develop the skills to become involved in the expanding business management sector of the sports industry then this is the course for you. This course also often attracts aspiring sportsmen and women who wish to gain business skills for the future to supplement their sports career.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Core Business Principles Introduction to Sports Industry Sport Facilities Management Personal and Management Development Sports Business Experience Work Placement Sports Events and Fundraising Sports Hospitality Management

Sports Coaching FdSc Full-time: 2 years Part-time: options available Course code: C602 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 160* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above including Maths, English Language and Science. A-Level: One A2 to include a Biological Science/PE/Sports Studies subject or equivalents.† This sports coaching degree provides you with the skills and understanding required of professional sports coaches whilst allowing you to specialise in a choice of disciplines suited to your own strengths and interests. Certainly, whilst this is a course for aspiring coaches, it also includes aspects of sports training and testing, sport development and sport psychology, making it a suitable choice for students interested in pursuing careers in those areas of the industry.

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Veterinary Nursing Science

enables students to ‘top-up’ to a full bachelor’s degree from previous study.

FdSc

If you are looking to pursue a career related to agriculture this course will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills, with a focus on sustainable land management and utilisation of resources to meet the needs of a growing global population.

Sandwich: 3 years including 60 weeks in veterinary practice.

Course code: D310 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 160* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above including Maths, English Language and Science. A-Level: One A2 to include Biology or equivalents.† If you want to pursue a rewarding career as a veterinary nurse, this exciting vocationallybased foundation degree will give you the specialist nursing techniques and knowledge and professional status you need.

A 60 week work-based learning placement in an approved RCVS training practice will allow you to gain and develop ‘day one’ clinical skills and the development of competence and confidence in preparation for professional registration and practice.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Anatomy for Veterinary Nurses Animal Husbandry for Veterinary Nurses Professional Veterinary Nursing Practice Patient Care for Veterinary Nurses Pharmacy Management for Veterinary Nurses 60 week work-based Learning Placement Diagnostics for Veterinary Nurses Surgical and Anaesthesia Practice for Veterinary Nurses

Degree courses Agriculture, Conservation and Sustainable Management (top-up) BSc(Hons) Full-time: 1 year Part-time: options available Course code: D495 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: n/a Required subjects: A Foundation degree or HND in an agriculture or land-based subject or equivalents.† The one year BSc(Hons) Agriculture course 134

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Emerging Issues in Agriculture Sustainable Crop Production Agricultural Enterprise Advanced Animal Production Sustainable Management of Natural Resources Rural Production, Policy and Planning

Animal Behaviour and Welfare BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: options available Course code: D329 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 240* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above including Maths, English Language and Science. A-Level: Two A2s to include a Biological Science. Level 3 Extended Diploma subjects: MMM in a science subject or equivalents.† The Animal Behaviour and Welfare degree will provide you with the knowledge, practical abilities and intellectual skills needed to understand current scientific thinking, develop new ideas and evaluate current processes and practices in both animal behaviour and animal welfare science. You will develop the ability to measure the behaviour and assess the welfare of animals.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Animal Behaviour Animal Genetics Animal Welfare Assessment Behavioural and Evolutionary Ecology Field Course Animal Psychology Pet Behaviour Counselling Wildlife and Zoo Management

Animal Management (top-up) BSc(Hons) Full-time: 1 year Part-time: options available Course code: D303 Starts: September

Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: n/a Required subjects: An HND or Foundation degree in an animal science or animalmanagement-related subject will be required for this course or equivalents.† The course will build upon the learning you gained during your previous course and help you develop your career working with animals.

The Hartpury 360-hectare estate gives you access to more than 30 animal species and specialist equipment including a well-stocked animal house, commercial farm, canine hydrotherapy facility and Equine Therapy Centre.

Hartpury has strong links and partnerships with industry such as animal charities, zoos, welfare organisations and government bodies that all provide opportunities to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to take in to the workplace.

Topics can include: • Dissertation • Developments in Animal Science • Wildlife and Zoo Management • Applied Business Management • Anthrozoology • Biodiversity and Conservation • Epidemiology • Agricultural Enterprise

Animal Science BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Part-time: options available Course code: D320 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: Yes, optional with Sandwich Year Study abroad: No Tariff points: 240* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above including Maths, English Language and Science. A-Level: Two A- Levels to include a Biological Science or equivalents.† This course is designed to train future animal scientists, developing the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the rapidly expanding animal industry. Themes that continue and develop throughout the course include nutrition, health and disease, behaviour and welfare, animal production, laboratory science and wildlife management. During your studies, you will widen your skill base, develop key contacts

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

Sports, Equine, Animal and Veterinary Nursing

and gain valuable experience working with animals in a range of situations.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Anatomy and Physiology Animal Genetics Animal Therapy Animal Reproductive Physiology Animal Microbiology Field Course Biodiversity and Conservation Animal Psychology

Bioveterinary Science BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: options available Course code: D390 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above including Maths, English Language and Science. A-Level: Two A-Levels to include a Biological Science or equivalents.† This exciting, challenging degree offers a blend of modules relating to the study of animal health, management and the treatment of diseases in companion, equine, production, laboratory and wild species. You will also consider an animal’s nutrition and breeding and see how modern technologies are applied to the field of animal health to prepare you for a career in the rapidly developing industry of allied-veterinary sciences.

Topics can include: • Anatomy and Physiology • Biochemistry • Animal Health and Disease • Animal Reproductive Physiology • Animal Therapy • Pathology • Infectious Animal Disease and Control • Epidemiology

Equestrian Sports Science BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: options available Course code: DC46 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: No

Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above including Maths, English Language and Science. A-Level: Two A-Levels to include a Biological Science or equivalents.† Equestrian sports are unusual in that they require the co-ordination of effort between the human athlete and the equine athlete. The Equestrian Sports Science degree will enable you to study the athletic combination of horse and rider and develop research into the interaction between the two. You will develop an in-depth knowledge of the support required for horses and riders competing at the highest levels of competition in all aspects of equine sport.

Topics can include: • •

• • • • • •

Equine Functional Anatomy Introduction to Functional Anatomy and Sports Biomechanics Animal Nutrition Equine Exercise Physiology Sports Psychology Equine Diagnostics and Therapy Advances in Horse and Rider Performance Equine Sports Medicine

Equine Business Management BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Part-time: options available Course code: DN42 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 240* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above including Maths and English Language. A-Level: Two A-Levels in any subject or equivalents.† This degree combines business modules, developed by the prestigious Bristol Business School, with equine industry and functional equine science modules. Students are able to widen their skill base, develop key contacts and gain valuable work experience with a work placement module.

As the largest equine college in the world, we have long-standing relationships with national governing bodies (e.g. British Dressage) and partnerships with key equine companies (eg.

Natural Animal Feeds, Baileys Horse Feeds).

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

Topics can include: • Equine Structure and Function • Equine Industry • Professional Placement Experience • Event Management and Fundraising • Stud Management, Equine Performance • Therapy and Rehabilitation, Applied Equine Nutrition • Sports and Hospitality Management • Business Management for the Equine Industry

Equine Management (top-up) BSc(Hons) Full-time: 1 year Part-time: options available Course code: DNKL Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: n/a Required subjects: A Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma in Equine Science or an equine-related course. Applicants with non-standard entry criteria will be reviewed on an individual basis. This will take the form of an individual interview with members of the course team and possibly the completion of a set task such as a written assignment.

This course is very flexible in delivery, facilitating part or full-time (one year) completion which may suit those already working in industry. Students who gained employment following completion of a Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma can use this course to gain additional qualifications which may facilitate a change in role or career path.

Topics can include: • • • • • • •

Equine Behaviour and Psychology Equine Nutrition for Performance Applied Business Management Ethology Ethics and Welfare Equine Sports Medicine Undergraduate Dissertation Equine Therapy and Rehabilitation

Equine Science BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Part-time: options available Course code: D334 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: No Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 280* 135

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Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above including Maths, English Language and Science. A-Level: Two A-Levels to include a Biological Science or equivalents.† During the course you will build a strong understanding of equine science and be able to tailor the degree to your career interests or subject strengths. You will widen your skill base, develop key contacts and gain valuable experience in the fast growing equine industry with an opportunity to take a sandwich year between Years 2 and 3. The degree also supports employment routes such as animal science and biological science positions.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Animal Nutrition Equine Functional Anatomy Animal Genetics Equine Stud Management and Reproduction Equine Diagnostics and Therapy Equine Biomechanics Equine Nutrition for Performance Equine Sports Medicine

Physical Education and School Sport BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: options available Course code: C610 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Five GCSEs at grade C or above to include English Language, Maths and Science. A-Level: Two A2s to include a Biological Science, PE, Psychology or Sport Studies subject or equivalents.† This course will offer you the opportunity to gain skills and understanding of a range of activities central to the requirements of the school physical education curriculum.

Hartpury provides the ideal learning experience for those seeking a career as a physical education teacher. The course consists of specific modules designed to provide the specific skills, knowledge and experience to successfully apply for a PGCE in either primary or secondary education.

Topics can include:

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• Curriculum Studies • Coaching • Skill Acquisition • Practical Games Concepts • Sport Pedagogy Portfolio • Coaching Children • Expressive Practical Sports • School Placement **Subject to validation (See page 140)

Sport and Exercise Nutrition ** BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: options available Sandwich: 4 years Course code: C613 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Five GCSEs at grade C or above to include English Language, Maths and Science. A-Level: Two A2s to include a Biological Science/PE/Sports Studies subject or equivalents.† There is national and international recognition of the key role nutrition plays on health and athletic performance. Because of this, the career opportunities within sport and exercise nutrition have increased. You will learn how to assess and plan nutrition for improved sporting performance. We have an elite sports academy on site so you will have many opportunities to work with elite student athletes in a range of sporting disciplines including rugby, football, netball, modern pentathlon, rowing and golf.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Introduction to Sports Nutrition Introduction to Exercise Metabolism Exercise Physiology Applied Sports Nutrition Health Related Exercise Applied Exercise Physiology Contemporary Research in Sports Nutrition Anthropometry for Sports Nutritionists

Sport Performance BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: options available Course code: C609 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Five GCSEs at grade C or above to include English Language, Maths and Science. A-Level: Two A2s to include a Biological Science, PE subject or Sports Studies or equivalents.† This degree provides you with an optimum balance of work-based and academic study providing an excellent foundation for pursuing a career within the sports-related industries, whether it is on a local, regional, national or international scale, or continuing with further study.

The development of vocational skills and awareness, leadership, management and reflective analysis will be a core focus of your studies teamed with modules in sports science and coaching.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Introduction to the Performance Environment Sport Development and Leadership Coaching Pedagogy Sport Nutrition Sport Psychology High Performance Leadership Performance Analysis Contemporary Practice in Sports Conditioning

Sports Business Management BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: options available Course code: NCF6 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above including Maths, English and Science. A-Level: A minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† The legacy of the Olympic and Paralympic Games has increased sports participation and enthusiasm at all levels, creating a demand for effective and efficient sports business professionals. If you are passionate about sport and want to pursue a career in the expanding business management sector of the sports industry then this is the course for you.

Topics can include: • Introduction to the Sports Industry • Sports Facilities Management • Event Management and Fundraising • Sports Development, Organisations and Governance • Sports Field Trip • Sport and Hospitality Management • Sponsorship and Brand Development • Sports Legacy and Impact

Sports Coaching BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: options available Course code: C600 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: No

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

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Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above including Maths, English Language and Science. A-Level: A minimum of two A-Levels to include a Biological Science, PE, or Sports Studies subject or equivalents.† The Sports Coaching degree provides you with the skills and understanding required of professional sports coaches whilst allowing you to specialise in a choice of disciplines suited to your own strengths and interests. While this is a course for aspiring coaches, it also includes aspects of sports training and testing, performance analysis, sport development and sport psychology, making it a suitable choice for students interested in pursuing careers in those areas of the industry.

Topics can include: • • • • • •

•

•

Coaching Practice Portfolio (Coaching Theory) Sport Development and Leadership Sports Project Coaching Children Sport Psychology Coaching Practice Portfolio (Coaching Pedagogy Coaching Practice Portfolio (Reflective Coaching) Sport Science for Coaches

• • • • •

Sports Injury and Pathology Applied Strength and Conditioning Sports Massage Screening and Prevention Sports Conditioning and Return to Play

Sports Studies (top-up) BSc(Hons) Full-time: 1 year Part-time: options available Course code: C603 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: n/a Required subjects: Successful completion of a Higher National Diploma or Foundation Degree in a related subject or equivalents.† Designed as an additional qualification, the Sports Studies top-up course covers a wide range of areas within the field of sport and will build upon the knowledge gained during your previous course.

Core modules will ensure that you gain and develop essential key skills whilst optional modules will allow you to tailor the course to your individual interests and career aspirations - whether this lies in coaching, teaching, health and fitness, sports development or performance analysis.

Topics can include:

Sports Conditioning and Injury Management BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: options available Course code: G60G Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Five GCSEs at grade C or above to include English Language, Maths and Science. A-Level: Two A2s to include a Biological Science/PE/Sports Studies subject or equivalents.† This course is for students who wish to specialise in sports conditioning with one of the main focuses being the management of injury (including pre-rehabilitation and the return to play). It will provide you with the skills needed to guide professional athletes through the transition from injury to their return to the playing field.

Topics can include: • Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics • Sport and Exercise Psychology • Human Physiology

• • • •

Sports Coaching Sports Injury Strength and Conditioning Sports Business

Sports Therapy BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: options available

Course code: C612 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: No Study abroad: No Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: Five GCSEs at Grade C or above to include English Language, Maths and Science. A-level subjects: Two A2s to include a Biological Science/PE/Sports Studies subject or equivalents.† If you have a burning desire to treat, manage and rehabilitate sporting injuries then Sports Therapy may be the degree for you. You will learn about injury prevention, evaluation, management and

*2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details.

rehabilitation for a range of competitive sports to ensure return to play and optimal performance.

Initially, we will work closely with you, but as your skills and experience develop you will take full responsibility for dealing with and treating sports injuries, working with limited supervision. You will have many opportunities to provide sports therapy support – both pitch-side and rehabilitation – to elite student athletes in a range of sporting disciplines including rugby, football, netball, modern pentathlon, rowing and golf.

Topics can include: • Introductory Skills for Sports Therapists • Functional Biomechanics, Anatomy and Physiology • Sports Massage • Sports Rehabilitation • Manual Therapies • Applied Skills for Sports Therapists • Professional Practice in Sports Therapy • Sports Conditioning and Return to Play

Veterinary Nursing Science BSc(Hons) Full-time: 4 years including a sandwich year (60 weeks in practice)

Course code: BD71 Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Tariff points: 240* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above including Maths, English Language and Science. A-Level: Two A2s to include Biology or equivalents.† If you want to pursue a rewarding career as a veterinary nurse, this exciting vocationallybased degree will give you the specialist nursing techniques and knowledge and professional status you need. Students will be able to widen their skill base, develop key contacts and gain valuable work experience during a sandwich year.

Topics can include: • • • • • • • •

Anatomy for Veterinary Nurses Animal Husbandry for Veterinary Nurses Professional Veterinary Nursing Practice Patient Care for Veterinary Nurses Pharmacy Management for Veterinary Nurses 60 week work-based Learning Placement Diagnostics for Veterinary Nurses Surgical and Anaesthesia Practice for Veterinary Nurses

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Application timeline

Spring 2015 September November

International students

You can meet UWE Bristol staff at an Open Day, Higher Education Fair or school visit

See www.uwe.ac.uk/ international to find out when we will visit your country

Start UCAS application

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You can apply through UCAS, one of our Regional Offices or Agent Representatives

Guide to courses This section guides you through our range of courses, study options and degree opportunities.

Qualifications As one of the largest universities in the UK, we offer many different qualifications and degrees, including these main options: • Foundation year – one-year course providing an entry route onto a degree for those whose qualifications do not meet the current admission requirements for their chosen course.

• Foundation degree – two-year course, usually with the opportunity to progress to the third year of a bachelor’s degree.

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• Undergraduate degree (otherwise known as honours degree, first degree or bachelor’s degree) – usually three to four years.

Flexible learning Part-time study A wide-range of our courses have routes designed specifically for part-time students, enabling you to fit study with work or other commitments.

There are different patterns of attendance for part-time courses, such as: • Block release, which involves attendance in ‘blocks’ of two or more days at intervals through the year.

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Applications accepted until June

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• Day release, which usually involves attendance one day each week in term-time.

• Distance learning courses, which you mainly study in your own time, although some courses may also include some faceto-face sessions.

For part-time courses you usually apply directly to UWE Bristol or the partner college. There are different fees and funding arrangements for part-time study. For more information see our money webpages. www.uwe.ac.uk/money Sandwich course A degree course which includes an optional one-year work placement or study year abroad related to your degree subject.

April

May

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June

July

We start sending out offers for UWE Bristol accommodation

We start producing CAS statements for students who have unconditional offers

Apply for your visa from late June

Check pre-arrival information through your Welcome website

New courses

Entry requirements

UWE Bristol works closely with employers and professional bodies. We regularly review our curriculum and develop new courses to meet their needs and to ensure courses are relevant and up-to-date. For the latest details of all our courses visit our website www.uwe.ac.uk/study.

For general entry requirements please see page 142, and go to the Applying to UWE Bristol webpages to find up-to-date details.

How to apply

September 2016

Confirmation of your place at UWE Bristol

UWE Bristol Welcome Weekend

We send details of how to register for airport pick-up

International orientation

Please note: special requirements may apply for some courses, for instance additional stipulations from professional bodies. Please check online course information for specific requirements.

The prospectus lists those courses on offer at the

Please note: where required subjects are detailed in our course listings, we also accept equivalent qualifications. Please visit our website for the complete list.

2016 tariff points.

www.uwe.ac.uk/study

We accept a QAA-recognised (Quality Assurance Agency) Access to Higher Education Diploma or an Adult Learners Credit Framework Progression to Higher Education Certificate (ALF) for general entrance purposes.

from August 2015 for the latest list of courses and

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Access to Higher Education Diploma

time of going to print. Please check the website

www.uwe.ac.uk/apply

Apply online via UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). For an overview of UCAS tariff points see page 144.

If you’re applying for part-time study, apply directly to UWE Bristol or one of our partner colleges.

August

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How to apply for entry in 2016

UCAS applications Apply online through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) for entry onto full-time and sandwich degrees (including Foundation years) and Foundation degrees. You apply through UCAS even if you are applying for the second or third year of a course. Also apply through UCAS if you are not currently studying at school or college: your referee can be your manager or employer.

You will be guided through the process at www.ucas.com. It is really easy to complete your application online. If you require further advice contact your teachers, career advisers, Connexions or British Council offices.

Part-time study Applications for all part-time undergraduate courses are made directly to us or our partner colleges. Visit the course page on www.uwe.ac.uk to

Educational support If you are disabled, or think you may need educational support for any reason, please ensure you declare this on your application form. Before we make you an offer we may ask you to provide additional information about your support needs or attend a pre-entry visit to ensure we can meet your needs and give you an equal student experience.

UWE Bristol Federation If you are applying for a full-time UWE Bristol course offered at one of our partner colleges within the UWE Bristol Federation,

complete the application process online or e-mail: admissions@uwe.ac.uk.

apply through UCAS and indicate the college at which you wish to study.

International students

Courses subject to approval

As well as applying through UCAS, international students can apply through one of our overseas representatives. See www.uwe.ac.uk/international for contact details of our representatives in your home country. There is no charge for this service.

Entry with credit/ advanced entry If you have already obtained a qualification in, or can demonstrate you have studied, relevant subjects at A-Level equivalent to Higher Education you

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may be considered for exemption from part of the course. Before we make you an offer we will need full details of the qualification (including units or modules) and your marks, which you can most easily give us by uploading your transcript to the UWE Bristol Welcome website (see ‘What happens after I apply?’)

If the degree you are interested in is marked **subject to approval or **subject to validation apply in the usual way and we will keep you informed of the latest developments.

Sandwich placement We will help you to find and prepare for a suitable placement for the sandwich placement after the programme of study begins.

Deferred entry We welcome applications from students who wish to take a gap year. If you decide after you have applied that you wish to defer, contact Admissions for advice.

What happens after I apply?

• We will send you your UWE Bristol Welcome ID and password, which will give you access to your personal website. We will continue to communicate with you via this website, automatically updating it as soon as anything changes. If you have applied for more than one UWE Bristol course, your site will show you details and communications about them all.

• We will carefully consider your application and are normally able to notify you and UCAS of our decision, send an invitation to attend an interview, or to seek further information within 14 days.

• You will have an opportunity to visit UWE Bristol and meet staff and students through our programme of Open Days. We will automatically send you an invitation through the UWE Bristol Welcome website once we have offered you a place.

• We will continue to send you useful information about accommodation, the University, your chosen course and joining details when you accept our offer.

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Making your choice • Before making a firm commitment, carefully consider all the offers you have received.

• Be realistic about any exam results you are expecting and whether these will match the offers and conditions you need to meet.

• Choose the subject that most interests you – motivation is very important.

• Take account of the environment in which you will live and study.

• Find out if your cultural, sporting, and social interests will be catered for.

• Consider how far away from family, friends or partners you will be living, and what the cost of travel will be.

• Review the financial aspects, budget for your tuition fees and living costs and find out what additional support is on offer from the universities you have applied to.

@ admissions@uwe.ac.uk

www.uwe.ac.uk/apply

www.ucas.com

www.uwe.ac.uk/international

If, when you receive your exam results, they do not match the conditions of your UWE Bristol offer, check your status on UCAS or the UWE Bristol Welcome website as we may have already confirmed your place, or contact us immediately to discuss the options available to you.

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Entry requirements

You will see the entry requirements at the top of each course listing. We keep our entry requirements as straightforward as possible – and we explain below the different ways you can gain a place on the course of your choice.

UCAS tariff points We make our offers using UCAS tariff points. We accept points from all qualifications in the UCAS tariff (with the exception of Level 2 Key Skills and Level 2 Functional Skills).

This means you can include points from a variety of qualifications, including (but not limited to): A and AS Levels in General Studies and Critical Thinking; extra AS Levels you did not take to A2; Music and Drama; Welsh Bacc Core; CoPE (Certificate of Professional Effectiveness); etc.

On page 144 you will see some, but not all, the qualifications in the UCAS tariff. Please see the UCAS website for the complete list.

International qualifications We accept a very wide range of international qualifications, including: Baccalauréat (France); Abitur (Germany); Matura (Poland); Apolytirion (Greece); STPM (Malaysia); Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc (Vietnam); etc. You will find full details on our website.

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Required subjects For some courses, we specify subjects and grades that you must achieve. There are two reasons for this: usually it is because you need to have reached a certain standard in a subject in order to succeed on the degree course. For some courses, such as teaching and nursing, these subjects and grades are required by professional bodies or the Government.

Although these Level 2 qualifications are at the same level as GCSE Grades A-C within the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF), they do not cover the full breadth of knowledge demanded by GCSEs. Therefore Key Skills and Certificates in Adult Numeracy or Literacy must be Level 3 or above for us to accept them as alternatives to GCSEs grade C and above.

Access courses

Subjects may be required at GCSE Level, or at A-Level, Extended Diploma, IB, or equivalent. It is really important that you check that you will have the required subjects for your course, and contact us (or enquire at an Open Day) if you are unsure.

An Access to Higher Education Diploma is often the best route for adults without the academic qualifications normally required, but whose life and work experience has given them a strong motivation to go to university.

English Language and Maths

We are happy to consider for all our courses students who are taking or have passed a QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma or Adult Learners Credit Framework Progression to Higher Education Certificate.

We require an English Language qualification for all courses: we accept GCSE English Language grade C or IELTS 6.0 (International English Language Test) with no less than 5.5 in any one element.

Note we require IELTS 7.0 for Health and Social Care courses. The minimum for each element varies for different courses. For details please see the website page for the course you’re interested in.

GCSE Maths and/or Science grade C is required for many of our courses. Please note: the following qualifications are not sufficient alternatives to GCSE Maths and English Language at grade C or above: Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number; Level 2 Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy; and Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English.

For courses that have ‘required subjects’ you normally have to include these subjects within your Access course, so please contact us for advice. We usually require particular grades.

An alternative to an Access course can be our Foundation years. The best way to explore these is to come to an Open Day, or you can contact us for advice. We offer Foundation years in the following subjects: Built and Natural Environments; Computing; Engineering; Heath Professions; Mathematics; and Science. If you successfully complete a Foundation year, you can join the first year of a related degree course.

Heading Higher Passport (HHP) Plus HHP Plus is a widening participation scheme that brings together Enrichment Programmes taught in local schools and colleges in partnership with UWE Bristol.

We provide a range of experiences and activities that have potential to raise aspirations, and increase awareness of the opportunities available in Higher Education, to support learners in decisions about their future. To find out more visit: www.uwe.ac.uk/schoolsandcolleges.

Interviews, auditions and portfolio reviews For some courses, we may ask you to attend a selection event such as an interview, audition or portfolio review as part of the admissions process. The individual course listings will tell you if this happens for your course. Typically: • Creative Industries – applicants bring examples of their creative work (their ‘portfolio’) which they discuss with course tutors.

• Creative Music Technology and Drama and Acting – applicants come for an audition and discussion with course tutors.

• Initial Teacher Training and Health and Social Care – applicants attend an interview with course tutors.

Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses In addition to meeting the entry requirements stated in the course entry you must:

• Satisfy the Department of Education about your suitability for the teaching profession and your ability to undertake a course of training. For further information please see the webpage for the course you’re interested in.

• Provide a satisfactory Declaration of Health and a further declaration on criminal convictions (Disclosure and Barring Service clearance) before taking up the place.

• Show competence in the use of English Language and Maths – you must pass the Professional Skills Test in literacy and numeracy before starting the course.

For further information please visit the Department of Education website.

Health and Social Care courses In addition to meeting the academic entry requirements stated in the course entry you must: • Demonstrate your suitability and ability to study the course. For further information please see the webpage for the course you’re interested in.

• Provide a satisfactory Declaration of Health and a further declaration on criminal convictions (Disclosure and Barring Service clearance) before taking up the place.

• Some courses also ask you to show competency in the use of English Language and Maths. You will undertake literacy and numeracy tests when you attend an interview.

Students with experience but not the usual entry requirements We can sometimes accept students onto a course who do not have the usual entry requirements but who have substantial experience (usually a period of years) in a field closely related to the course. We need to be sure such students are adequately prepared for the academic methods of teaching and assessment they will encounter on the course, and we will often recommend they take an Access course or Foundation year (see page 138,142) before joining a degree course.

Minimum entry requirements For an Honours degree course you normally need two A-Levels or the equivalent, such as a BTEC Diploma or Extended Diploma; IB (International Baccalaureate); or Access to Higher Education Diploma. For Foundation degree or Foundation year courses, you normally need one A-Level or equivalent.

Many other qualifications meet our minimum entry requirements please see our website for details.

Students who achieve the UCAS tariff points required (and have passed an English Language qualification – see page 142) will almost always have gained qualifications that meet our minimum entry requirements. However, if you have only taken a number of smaller qualifications (such as AS-Levels or Music and Drama qualifications) you should contact us for advice.

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UCAS tariff

BTEC Nationals

Points

Certificate

Subsidiary Diploma

90 credit Diploma

Diploma

OCR Nationals

Extended Certificate Diploma

Diploma

Extended Diploma

GCE/VCE Qualifications

GCE AS/ AS VCE

GCE AS Double Award

GCE A level/ AVCE

GCE/AVCE Double Award

Points

360

DDD

D1

360

320

DDM

D2/M1

320

300

300

285

285

280

D*D*

260

D*D

240

DD

DMM

M2

MMM

D

M3

A*A*

280

A*A

260

AA

240

225 AB

210

D*D*

200

D*D

180

DD

DM

MMP

M1

P1

DM

MM

MPP

M2/P1

P2

140

Scottish National Certificates

A*

Higher

A

BC

180

CC

160

CD

140

125 MM

MP

PPP

D

P2

P3

AA

110

AB

100

BB

90

A

DD

DE

C

EE

BC

80

M

MP

PP

M

P3

CC

320

90

75

75

72

72

71

71

260 C

65

64

64 PP

A

DD

D

58

55

55

52

52 B

DE

50

45

45

42

42 M

P

P

C

EE

E

200 D

39

38

38

36

36

35

35

33

33 D

180 Pass

165 160 140

A

130 Group C

125 E

120

B

110

Group B C

100 A1

90

A

80 A2

77

Group A

75

D

72 B1

71 70

B

A

65

B2

64 60

B3

58

B

55 C1

52

C

50 C

C2

45 42

40

39

30

225

60

58

50

240 Merit

70

65

D

285 280

80 77

CD

300 Distinction

100

77

D*

360

B

120 110

B

Points

210

200

125 D

Ordinary

220

130

120

Irish Leaving Certificate

210

130

40

Scottish Interdisciplinary Project

165

160

60

Higher

Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design)

220

BB

165

70

Advanced Higher

CACHE Diploma

225

220

40 C3

A1

39

38 D

36 35 D1

33

30

30

28

28

26

26

D2

A2

26

20

D3

B1

20

20

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P

E

28

14

14

B2

14

7

7

B3

7

Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma

GCE/VCE Grades

Options +

International Baccalaureate

Points

International Baccalaureate

Pre U

Points

Core =

WB Score

Diploma

AA = 240

+ 120

= 360

45

720

34

479

AB = 220

+ 120

= 340

44

698

33

457

Diploma Grade

Principal Subject

Global Perspectives and Research

Short Course

AC = 200

+ 120

= 320

43

676

32

435

D1

No Tariff

No Tariff

No Tariff

AD = 180

+ 120

= 300

42

654

31

413

D2

145

140

No Tariff

AE = 160

+ 120

= 280

41

632

30

392

D3

130

126

60

BB = 200

+ 120

= 320

40

611

29

370

M1

115

112

53

BC = 180

+ 120

= 300

39

589

28

348

M2

101

98

46

BD = 160

+ 120

= 280

38

567

27

326

M3

87

84

39

BE = 140

+ 120

= 260

37

545

26

304

P1

73

70

32

CC = 160

+ 120

= 280

36

523

25

282

P2

59

56

26

CD = 140

+ 120

= 260

35

501

24

260

P3

46

42

20

CE = 120

+ 120

= 240

DD = 120

+ 120

= 240

DE = 100

+ 120

= 220

EE = 80

+ 120

= 200

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Money matters

Financing your studies can be a bit of a juggling act. UWE Bristol can help and advise you, whether you’re a UK student, EU, international, NHS-funded, full-time, parttime or any combination.

These pages offer an overview of fees, other costs and financial help available at the time of going to print. You must check the websites for the latest information.

Fees and other costs How much are the tuition fees?

Full-time study At the time of printing this prospectus, the tuition fees for 2016 have not been set.

Our fees are currently £9,000 a year for UK and EU undergraduates and £11,250 for international undergraduates.

Part-time study Tuition fees for part-time study are up to the pro-rata amount of the full-time equivalent. Please note, international students are not normally able to study part-time, due to the immigration restrictions of the Tier 4 student visa.

It is likely that 2016 fees will remain broadly the same, but please see our website for updated information on all fees: www.uwe.ac.uk/money.

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Course costs Your course will involve additional costs, such as books, printing, photocopying, optional field trips or software. The tuition fees cover the costs of compulsory field trips.

Living costs If you are living away from home while you study, you will need to cover costs such as accommodation, travel, bills, food etc. We currently calculate average living costs for a single student living in a shared house as between £7,000 - £12,000 (£175 - £300/week). This does not include tuition fees. These costs are based on a 40-week academic year.

Watch our student finance top 10 tips film to answer some of your finance questions.

www.uwe.ac.uk/money

Annual fees for UK and EU undergraduates studying Foundation degrees at one of UWE Bristol’s Federation Partner Colleges are currently £7,500. Tuition fees for NHSfunded courses are paid by the NHS for the ordinary duration of the course.

Don’t let fees get in the way of you fulfilling your potential. Check out page 148 -149 for information about funding your tuition fees.

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What financial support is there for me?

There are many sources of funding but for UK and EU students, most fall mainly into two categories: help from UWE Bristol and help from government. Some are repayable, some are not. It is important to check out your entitlement before you start your studies, especially if you have previously studied at university.

Other non-repayable bursaries (such as music and sports scholarships) are also available. For example, if you’re an elite sports person, you could qualify for a full bursary and additional support package.

University scholarships and grants (non-repayable) There are some bursaries and scholarships available from individual departments.

Hardship funds (non-repayable) UWE Bristol provides a large fund for UK students who find themselves in financial difficulty while studying. Awards are generally between £100 and £1,000. In exceptional cases students may receive significantly more. We give priority to students who are unable to work part-time due to a disability or caring responsibilities.

International scholarships (non-repayable) Each year we offer a variety of international and country-specific scholarships for international students. The majority are partial tuition fee waivers, where payment is made against your tuition fee and reduces the amount you are required to pay.

Tuition Fee loan - repayable You can apply for a fee loan to cover your annual tuition fees.

NHS-funded courses: if you are studying an NHS-funded course such as midwifery, you can apply to the NHS to pay your tuition fees.

Financial help from government – living costs (UK students only) Student Finance Living Cost loan (repayable) This is available to full-time English-resident students from Student Finance England (SFE). If you are from Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales, you can apply for the loan from Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Finance Northern Ireland and Student Finance Wales.

The loan is paid into your bank account at the start of each term. See below for terms and conditions of the fee and living cost loans.

Financial help from UWE Bristol

Short-term loans (repayable)

Student Finance Maintenance grant (non-repayable)

UWE Bristol has one of the largest packages of financial support in the UK. We aim to help make sure everyone with potential has the opportunity to study with us, regardless of social or financial background.

UWE Bristol can provide small, interest-free loans to students in temporary financial difficulties (if, for instance, payment of your funding is delayed at the start of the year).

Again, from SFE, an income-assessed grant is available for students with a household income up to £42,000.

Bursaries (non-repayable) We have a generous bursary scheme, which puts money in your pocket when you need it most: during your studies. The Bursary Scheme for 2016 has not yet been finalised.

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Financial help from government – tuition fees (UK and EU students only)

For further details on UWE Bristol funding, please visit: www.uwe.ac.uk/money

NHS Bursaries If you are studying a healthcare course (Physiotherapy, Radiography, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Midwifery), your tuition fees are paid for by the NHS. You are also eligible to apply for an NHS student bursary and grant for living costs.

Help for students with children (non-repayable)

cent of £4,000 per year, which works out at £6.92 per week.

Both the NHS Business Services Authority SA and Student Finance provide additional support to UK students with dependants, including help with childcare. This additional support is income-assessed.

If you never earn above the threshold, you will never repay the loan. Thirty years after graduation any remaining debt is cancelled.

Social work bursaries If you are registered on a social work course, English-resident students may be eligible for a bursary in the second and third years of study, alongside the standard student funding.

Repayments are based on what you earn, not on what you owe. So whether your course costs £6,000 per year or £9,000 per year, you’ll repay the same each month.

Student loans do not go on your credit file.

State benefits (non-repayable)

• Our Money Advice Service provides advice to prospective students with children, disabilities, or other complex circumstances, including care leavers.

Once you have applied to UWE Bristol, please contact us.

• Consumer champion Martin Lewis has lots of tips. See: www.moneysavingexpert.com.

• www.gov.uk has useful online calculators for eligible students in England and information on tuition fee loans, maintenance grants and loans to help with living costs.

• w ww.ucas.com also has information on finance and a budget calculator.

UK students studying part-time, or fulltime students who are disabled or who have dependants may be eligible to receive welfare benefits and tax credits while studying.

NOTE: This is an overview of the financial situation, which is subject to change. Please see our website for the most up-to-date information: www.uwe.ac.uk.

Trusts and charities (non-repayable)

www.moneysavingexpert.com

www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students

• The Government website provides summaries and guides to student financial support at: www.gov.uk/ browse/education/student-finance.

www.gov.uk/studentfinance

Government lends you the money for your fees and (UK students only) for your living costs. Once you graduate, you start to pay it back when you’re earning at least £21,000 per year. At that point, nine per cent of your earnings above £21,000 per year will be deducted from your salary by your employer. So, for example, if you earn £25,000 per year you will pay nine per

• The UWE Bristol website provides lots of information on fees and funding and managing your money as a student.

See: www.uwe.ac.uk/money.

www.ucas.com

Terms and conditions of the fee and living cost loans

Finding out more

www.uwe.ac.uk/money

There are a large number of organisations who may provide additional financial support to students, but demand for these funds can be very high. There’s useful information on: www.gov.uk.

• Full details of funding arrangements for students on healthcare courses are available at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students.

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Glossary

Some of the expressions used in the prospectus may be unfamiliar to you.

This glossary gives a brief definition of each term.

Access course This is a course of study, usually one year full-time, run at local colleges of further education as a preparation for entry into higher education. Access courses are designed for adults returning to study who may have left education without standard qualifications.

Accredited Learning (AL) Accredited Experiential Learning (AEL) These schemes allow you to gain credit for successful previous study (AL), or for knowledge and skills gained in the workplace or elsewhere (AEL) provided the subject is valid for your course of study. Such credit may be counted towards the credit total needed for the higher education programme for which you register. Please contact us if you think you are eligible for AL.

Alumni Alumni are former students of the University.

Award Within UWE Bristol, you may come across a course being referred to as an award. Strictly speaking, the award (ie a degree) is the qualification that you get at the end of your course. Sometimes, courses are also called programmes.

BA Bachelor of Arts; the name given to an undergraduate degree in an arts or artsrelated subject (eg business management).

BEng Bachelor of Engineering; the name given to an undergraduate degree in engineering.

BSc Bachelor of Science; the name given to an undergraduate degree in a technical or science-related subject.

Block release Block release attendance involves occasional full-time attendance for days or weeks during a programme of study.

Day release Day release attendance involves full-time attendance one day a week during term time.

CAS Certificate of Acceptance to Study, needed by international students when applying for a visa.

CertHE

Credit: Ameena Rojee BA(Hons) Photography

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A Certificate of Higher Education is a course which may be gained on successful completion of 120 credits of an undergraduate degree whether studied fulltime or part-time.

Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) All UWE Bristol’s courses are credit-rated, and the credit values correspond with the national CATS scheme. This means that students may be able to carry over credits from previous successful study within UWE Bristol if they wish to resume their studies at a later date, or transfer their credits to or from another institution. The notional study time to gain 10 credits is normally 100 hours.

DipHE A Diploma of Higher Education is a qualification which may be gained on successful completion of the first two years (or equivalent) of an undergraduate degree studied full-time.

European Credit Transfer Scheme (ECTS) A credit scheme which allows you to carry credits between a recognised institution outside the UK (if you are, for instance, doing an exchange) and the University.

First degree This is another name for an undergraduate degree.

Foundation degree (FdA, FdSc or FdEng) A Foundation degree is an intermediate work-related course (240 credits) developed in conjunction with employers. The abbreviation FdSc is used for a technical or science-based award, FdEng for an engineering-based course and FdA for an arts-based award.

Foundation year A Foundation year is a one year course studied full-time which may be taken as an integral part of your first degree course.

HNC

Level

A Higher National Certificate is a course created by the Business and Technician Education Council (BTEC, now part of Edexcel), usually obtained by part time day and/or evening attendance. An HNC is normally considered equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree studied full-time.

See Module.

HND A Higher National Diploma is a course created by the Business and Technician Education Council (BTEC, now part of Edexcel). An HND is normally considered equivalent to the first two years of an undergraduate degree studied full-time.

Honours/Hons An Honours (Hons) degree requires a higher level of student attainment and number of credits (360) than a degree without honours (300 credits). Honours degrees are graded in four classes: First (1), Upper Second (2:1), Lower Second (2:2), and Third (3).

A degree without honours is called an Unclassified or Ordinary degree.

Interim award This is a certificate (Certificate of Higher Education 120 credits) or diploma (Diploma of Higher Education 240 credits) which you may be awarded if you are unable to complete the course for which you originally registered.

Intermitting Intermitting is an interruption to your study.

If you are unable to continue studying, you may ask permission to intermit, and resume your studies at a later date. You do not lose any credit already gained.

MEng Master of Engineering is an undergraduate degree extended by one year beyond the BEng, to give an ‘Integrated Masters’.

MPlan Master of Planning is an undergraduate degree extended by one year beyond the BA(Hons), to give an ‘Integrated Masters’.

Modular programme All our undergraduate and most of our postgraduate courses are modular, which means that the course is divided into modules.

Module A module is a unit of study requiring a certain amount of notional study time.

Modules conform to one of the following levels: Level 0 = foundation Level 1 = first year of an undergraduate degree (full-time) Level 2 = second year of an undergraduate degree (full-time) Level 3 = final year of an undergraduate degree (full-time) Level M = postgraduate The credit value of a module depends on the amount of study time and the assessment load. Modules are worth between 10 credits (100 hours of notional study time) and 60 credits (600 hours).

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The small print

Welcoming diversity

Disabled students

Withdrawal

Equality of opportunity is one of the core values of the University. We welcome applicants from a wide range of academic and social backgrounds.

The University welcomes applications from disabled students and students with mental health issues, serious medical conditions and specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia.

Applicants have the right to cancel their acceptance of a place at the University up to the beginning of the academic year for which the offer has been made.

We consider each application on the basis of an applicant’s suitability for the course applied for, at the same time acknowledging the statutory requirements of the University and professional bodies.

Approximately 2,600 students currently enrolled at UWE Bristol have declared that they have issues of this kind. Applicants may be asked to provide additional information about their access and support needs or attend a pre-entry visit before an offer of a place is made.

Comments

The University is committed to enabling equality of opportunity in access to study courses, assessment and the development and delivery of the curriculum.

We aim to provide a working and learning environment free from any kind of discrimination or harassment. We encourage staff and students at every level within the organisation to commit to these values.

The aim of this is to ensure that it is possible for the University to meet the needs of its students and to provide equal educational opportunity. The ability of the University to assist students depends on full disclosure by the student of relevant information.

The University treats such information in confidence and it is not disclosed to any staff other than those directly concerned with the organisation of support arrangements.

Disability Advisers support students with all health and disability related queries and will put in place reasonable adjustments and arrange for support.

Criminal convictions If you have a criminal conviction, you must declare it on your application form. The University may ask you to provide further details of the nature of the conviction. We will be unable to proceed with considering your application until this information has been provided. Further information on the admission of applicants with criminal convictions is available from the Admissions Office.

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The University welcomes comments on its courses from students’ parents and sponsors. However, the University’s contracts are with its students and not with third parties.

The UWE Charter We are committed to the quality and continuous improvement of the student experience. Our Charter sets out the framework of a key partnership between students, academics and our professional services. By all of us working within this framework, we hope that you will have the best possible experience both academically and socially and help us to improve our students’ experience year by year. www.uwe.ac.uk/charter.

Registration Registration as a student means that you agree to be bound by the rules and regulations of the University. If you would like to find out about these regulations in advance you can read our Academic Regulations and our Tuition Fee Payment Policy on our website.

Data protection Personal data about students, including records of academic achievements, are stored by the University in accordance with the Data Protection Act. The Data Controller for applicant details is the Director of Student and Partnership Services.

Quality assurance The University’s quality assurance processes are subject to audit by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).

Disclaimer The University of the West of England has made every effort to make this prospectus as accurate as possible at the time of going to press. However, it should be noted that the prospectus is printed 2 years in advance. The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to our courses following publication.

The most up to date version of a course will be found on our website.

There may be instances whereby we have to withdraw or combine courses due to limited demand as this will have a negative impact on the student experience (courses are unlikely to run with less than 20 students). When this is the case, we will do our best to advise you no later than 4 months before the start of the course and to provide a suitable alternative.

Useful links and publications UCAS publications • UCAS 2015 Entry Little Guide • UCAS 2015 Entry Parent Guide • The UCAS Guide to Getting into University and College www.ucas.com/ucaspublications Student finance Budgeting advice www.studentcalculator.org

Student Finance Northern Ireland www.studentfinanceni.co.uk

Student Finance England www.gov.uk/studentfinance

Student Awards Agency Scotland www.saas.gov.uk

Student Finance Wales www.studentfinancewales.co.uk Students with disabilities www.disabilityrightsuk.org Freephone: 0800 328 50 50 International students www.britishcouncil.org www.ukcisa.org.uk www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk Unistats Compare official course data from universities and colleges www.unistats.com

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Index A-Z subject areas

Business Management Practice, BA(Hons)

76

Allied Health Professions

46

Architecture and the Built Environment

Animal Management, BSc(Hons) top-up

134

52

Animal Science, BSc(Hons)

134

Business Management with Accounting and Finance, BA(Hons) 76

Arts and Cultural Industries

60

Animal Science and Management, FdSc

132

Business Management with Economics, BA(Hons)

76 77

Biological, Biomedical and Analytical Sciences

66

Business 72 Computer Science and Creative Technologies Creative Industries - School of Art and Design

80 86

Animation, BA(Hons)

92

Applied Paramedic Science, BSc(Hons)

Business Management with Marketing, BA(Hons)

48

Architectural Technology and Design, BSc(Hons)

Business (Team Entrepreneurship), BA(Hons) 74

54

Business with Management, FdA 74

Architecture, BSc(Hons)

54

C

Drama, BA(Hons)

62

Drama and Acting, BA(Hons)

62

Drama with Creative Writing, BA(Hons) 62 Drawing and Print, BA(Hons)

88

E Early Childhood, BA(Hons)

96

Economics, BA(Hons)

77

Education in Professional Practice, BA(Hons)

97

Educational Support, FdA

96

Electronic Engineering, BEng(Hons)/MEng 103

Creative Industries 90 - School of Film and Journalism

Architecture and Environmental Engineering, BEng(Hons) 54

Care Management in the Community, FdSc

128

Engineering, BSc(Hons) top-up 103

Education 94

Architecture and Planning, BA(Hons) 54

Children’s Nursing, BSc(Hons)

128

Engineering Foundation year

Engineering Design and Mathematics

100

Geography and Environmental Management 106 Health and Social Sciences

112

Law 120 Nursing and Midwifery Sports, Equine, Animal and Veterinary Nursing

126 130

A Accounting and Finance, BA(Hons) 74

Aerospace Computer Systems, FdSc Aerospace Engineering Manufacturing, FdSc Aerospace Engineering, BEng(Hons)/MEng

Agriculture, Conservation and Sustainable Management, BSc(Hons) top-up

103

108

Commercial Law, LLB(Hons)

122

Computer Science, BSc(Hons)

82

Computing, BSc(Hons)

83

Computing, Foundation year

82

English Language and Linguistics, BA(Hons)

Biomedical Science, BSc(Hons)

68 69

Broadcast Audio and Music Technology, BSc(Hons)

82

Construction Project Management, BSc(Hons)

55

Construction Project Management, BSc(Hons) HND top-up

56

Creative Media Design, BA(Hons) 62

128

Built and Natural Environments, Foundation year 108

Criminology, BA(Hons)

102

Business and Events Management, BA(Hons)

102

Business and Human Resource Management, BA(Hons)

75 75

Business and Law/ Business Management with Law/ Law with Business, BA(Hons)/LLB(Hons) 74, 123 Business and Management, BA(Hons) 75 Business and Management (Accelerated Learning), BA(Hons) 76 Business Management and Leadership, BA(Hons)

76

63

English with Writing, BA(Hons) 63

Creative Product Design, BSc(Hons) 56

Animal Behaviour and Welfare, FdSc 132

63

Biological Sciences, BSc(Hons)

Creative Music Technology, BSc(Hons) 83

134

English and History, BA(Hons)

Banking and Finance, BA(Hons) 75

B

55

132

62

English and English Language, BA(Hons) 63

English and Journalism, BA(Hons) 63

54

102

102

Computer Systems Integration, BSc(Hons) 82

Building Surveying, BSc(Hons)

Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies, BEng(Hons)/MEng 102 Agriculture, FdSc

Automotive Engineering, BEng(Hons)/MEng

English, BA(Hons)

Civil and Environmental Engineering, BEng(Hons)

Building Services Engineering, BEng(Hons)

Accounting and Finance (Accelerated Learning), BA(Hons) 74 Adult Nursing, BSc(Hons)

Audio and Music Technology, BSc(Hons) 82

Bioveterinary Science, BSc(Hons) 135

A-Z courses

154

Animal Behaviour and Welfare, BSc(Hons) 134

114

Criminology and Criminal Justice, FdA

114

Environmental Resource Management, BSc(Hons)

108

Environmental Science, BSc(Hons) 69 Equestrian Sports Science, BSc(Hons) 135 Equine Business Management, BA(Hons) 135 Equine Management, BSc(Hons) top-up

135

Equine Performance, FdSc

132

Equine Science, BSc(Hons)

135

114, 122

Equine Science and Management, FdSc 132

Criminology and Sociology, BA(Hons) 114

Equine Veterinary Nursing Science, FdSc 133

Criminology with Psychology, BSc(Hons) 114

European and International Law, LLB(Hons)

D

F

Criminology and Law, BA(Hons)/LLB(Hons)

Data Science, BSc(Hons)

83

Diagnostic Imaging, BSc(Hons)

48

Digital Media, BSc(Hons)

83

122

Fashion, BA(Hons)

88

Fashion Communication, BA(Hons)

88

Filmmaking, BA(Hons) Fine Arts, BA(Hons)

92 88

Forensic Computing and Security, BSc(Hons) 84 Forensic Science, BSc(Hons)

69

G Games Technology, BSc(Hons)

84

Geography, BA(Hons)

108

Geography, BSc(Hons)

109

Geography and Planning/Master of Planning, BA(Hons)/MPlan 109 Graphic Design, BA(Hons)

88

Health and Social Care Practice, FdSc 128 Health Professions Foundation Programme 48 68

Healthcare Science (Life Science), BSc(Hons) 69 Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences), BSc(Hons) 69 History, BA(Hons)

64

History with Heritage, BA(Hons) 64

I 89

Inclusive Practice, FdA

96

Information Technology, BSc(Hons) top-up

84

Information Technology Management for Business, BSc(Hons) 84 68

Interior Architecture, BA(Hons) 56 Interior Design, BA(Hons)

89

123

Law (Accelerated Learning), LLB(Hons) 123 Law with Business, BA(Hons)/LLB(Hons) 74 Law with Psychology, LLB(Hons) 123 Learning Disabilities Nursing, BSc(Hons) 129 Literature and Film Studies, BA(Hons)

64

M 77

Marketing Communications, BA(Hons) 78 Mathematics, BSc(Hons)

103

Mathematics, Foundation year 102 Mechanical Engineering, BEng(Hons)/MEng

103

Mechanical Engineering, FdEng 102 Media and Journalism, BA(Hons) 92 Media Culture and Practice, BA(Hons) 64 Mental Health Nursing, BSc(Hons) 129 Midwifery, BSc(Hons) Mobile Technology, BSc(Hons)

Illustration, BA(Hons)

Integrated Wildlife Conservation, FdSc

Law, LLB(Hons)

Marketing, BA(Hons)

H

Healthcare Science, FdSc

L

128 84

N Nursing (Adult Nursing), BSc(Hons) 128 Nursing (Children’s Nursing), BSc(Hons) 128

Physical Education and School Sport, BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy, BSc(Hons)

49

Politics and International Relations, BA(Hons)

115

Premedical Sciences, Cert HE

Primary Education (Initial Teacher Education), BA(Hons)

Property Development and Planning, BA(Hons)/MPLan 56 Psychology, BSc(Hons)

137

Public and Environmental Health, FdSc

114

Statistics, BSc(Hons)

Public and Environmental Health, BSc(Hons) top-up

117

Q Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, BSc(Hons) 57

104

U Urban Planning/Master of Planning BSc(Hons)/MPlan 110

V Veterinary Nursing Science, BSc(Hons) 137

R

Veterinary Nursing Science, FdSc 134

Radiotherapy and Oncology, BSc(Hons) 49

W

Real Estate, BSc(Hons)

P

Science, Foundation year

Physical Activity and Community Health, BSc(Hons) 49

Sport Performance, BSc(Hons) 136

Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, BSc(Hons) 49

Robotics, BEng(Hons)

93

133

Sports Conditioning and Injury Management, BSc(Hons) 137

Psychology with Sociology, BSc(Hons) 116

57

Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science, BSc(Hons) 71 Writing for the Cultural Industries, BA(Hons) 65

River and Coastal Engineering, BSc(Hons) top-up 110

Photography, BA(Hons)

136

Sports Coaching, FdSc

137

129

115

Sports Coaching, BSc(Hons)

Sports Therapy, BSc(Hons)

Nursing (Mental Health Nursing), BSc(Hons)

Philosophy, BA(Hons)

133

Sports Business Management, BA(Hons) 136

Psychology with Law, BSc(Hons) 116

River and Coastal Engineering, FdSc 108

48

Sports Business Management, FdA

Sports Studies, BSc(Hons) top-up

129

Paramedic Science, BSc(Hons)

85

Sport and Exercise Nutrition**, BA(Hons) 136

133

Nursing (Learning Disabilities Nursing), BSc(Hons)

O

Software Development for Business, BSc(Hons)

Sport Performance, FdSc

J 92

116

Sociology with Psychology, BSc(Hons) 117

Psychology with Criminology, BSc(Hons) 116

S

Journalism and Public Relations, BA(Hons)

98

Product Design Technology, BSc(Hons) 56

Occupational Therapy, BSc(Hons) 48

92

71

Primary Early Years Education (Initial Teacher Education), BA(Hons) 97

International Business, BA(Hons) 77

Journalism, BA(Hons)

136

104

68

Science Online, Foundation year 68 Social Media and Cultural Practice, BA(Hons)

64

Social Work, BSc(Hons)

117

Sociology, BA(Hons)

117

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Perfectly placed Bristol is ideally located in the UK, close to stunning countryside, within easy reach of the coast and with excellent links to the rest of the country.

Glasgow Edinburgh

Newcastle

Belfast

Leeds

Dublin

Manchester

Rail Two intercity railway stations with regular trains to and from other top UK cities.

Birmingham

Approximate rail travel times from Bristol to: Cardiff London Birmingham Southampton Plymouth Nottingham

47 mins 1 hr 30 mins 1 hr 30 mins 1 hr 54 mins 2 hrs 10 mins 2 hrs 50 mins

Air Bristol International Airport provides flights to destinations throughout the UK and Europe; and Heathrow Airport is conveniently reached by road or rail.

Road Bristol’s prime position at the junction of the M4 and M5 motorways provides easy access to every part of the country. The University’s Frenchay Campus is less than a mile from the motorway. Car parking is by permit on all campuses.

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Local transport We work closely with local bus companies and the Students’ Union to provide the best possible public transport services to the campuses. All new students are given information on bus routes, timetables and discount tickets.

There is a growing network of cycle paths throughout Bristol and to our campuses.

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Bristol European Green Capital 2015 Bristol is the first ever UK city to win the European Green Capital Award.

Sign up as a Green Leader volunteer and you’ll get the opportunity to identify, develop and support student-led sustainability projects at the University.

We hold regular meetings to chat, share resources, inspire ideas and create campaigns. Please come join us! Visit: www.uwesu.org/campaigns/greenleaders

How to find us Bower Ashton Campus Kennel Lodge Road Bower Ashton Bristol BS3 2JT Frenchay Campus Coldharbour Lane Bristol BS16 1QY

Hartpury College Hartpury Gloucester GL19 3BE Glenside Campus Blackberry Hill Bristol BS16 1DD

UWE Gloucester Alexandra Warehouse West Quay, Gloucester Docks Gloucester GL1 2LG

Credit: Bristol City Council Chris Bahn

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