A 360° EXPERIENCE
With over 95% of UWE Bristol students in work or further study just six months after graduation, you’re putting yourself in the strongest possible position for a rewarding career – and future.
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Undergraduate Prospectus 2019
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LET’S BE HONEST You need to leave university knowing that you’re ready for the real world of work. Confident that you’re equipped with the knowledge, skills and practical experience needed to make an impact. And today, that means more than just a great degree. If you want to know more about anything we talk about in this prospectus, head to uwe.ac.uk. And don’t forget to check out our social feeds too and #UWEBristol360. There’s always something new happening.
A 360° EXPERIENCE
With over 95% of UWE Bristol students in work or further study just six months after graduation, you’re putting yourself in the strongest possible position for a rewarding career – and future. Professor Steve West Vice-Chancellor
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Your career doesn’t start in three or four years’ time. It starts now. And that’s why a degree from UWE Bristol means more than just the qualification.
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GET READY A degree from UWE Bristol means experience. Practical, real-world experience that will complement your education and everything you’ll learn. So instead of waiting to show employers what you can do, you’ll be able to show them what you have done. That’s powerful. That’s the UWE Bristol 360° experience. Work placements, sports, volunteering, networking – we’ll help you get the most from every opportunity and experience. So that when you leave us, you leave as a well-rounded, highly-employable graduate. Someone who can think and do far beyond the classroom. Someone who knows the theory and how to apply it. Someone who’s workready and able. Equipped with the ability and agility to tackle new challenges and make a difference.
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In today’s hyper-competitive, ever-changing jobs market, it’s not enough to know. And practical work experience isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a must.
WHY YOU NEED A 360° EXPERIENCE
Everything we do at UWE Bristol is focused on making sure that you’re well-positioned – academically, practically, professionally and socially – for the future. The future that you
want. Our focus on real-world learning experiences means, as a graduate, you’ll be adaptable, enterprising and ready for work. Of course, we can’t do this alone. As a creative, forward-thinking university, we collaborate with business, the public sector and government to map skills shortages, develop courses and provide internships and work placement opportunities. And to give you an idea of our commitment to getting you the experience you need, we’ve one of the largest paid internship programmes in the UK, arranging over 3,000 internships since 2010. Future work-ready? You will be.
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We’re living and working in a worldwide, technology-driven economy. The jobs market is crowded and competitive. 80% of new jobs are in high-skill areas. This puts you, and universities like UWE Bristol, at the heart of the workforce. But – and it’s a sizeable but – you need to have the right skills, knowledge, experience and mindset to compete and get the career that you want. You need more than functional skills. You need to show that you’ve applied them, and well.
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AN EDUCATION LIMITED TO A LECTURE HALL? THAT WASN'T FOR LARRY Choosing where you want to spend the next three years of your life – or longer – isn’t easy. So you need an opinion you can trust. Having studied for a BA in Banking and Finance, Larry now has a career that pushes him every day. And he’s ready to meet those challenges head on. “I chose UWE Bristol because the course covered many different aspects of finance. It wasn’t limited to theories that would be out-dated when applied in the real world. It also included the option of a year abroad or a 40-week industrial placement, just the practical experience I was looking for. I did a placement in my third year, which helped me to connect the dots between studying and working. I believe it gave me an advantage after university. I knew what to expect within the industry. I also made good use of the career services at UWE Bristol.
Thanks to their personalised advice, I felt better prepared when opportunities presented themselves. Everyone wants the ‘student experience’ – one that you’ll remember forever. That’s why it’s important that the university you choose has spaces for students to meet and collaborate. UWE Bristol has the sports centre and students’ union. I played 5-a-side and became a student rep for my course, both great ways to meet people. And Bristol is such a vibrant city to study in – there’s a carnival every summer. I miss my first year of university the most. It’s a feeling I’ll never get back! It was great to meet so many people from different walks of life. We still keep in touch today. If I could, I’d do it all again.” Larry BA(Hons) Banking and Finance
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Ever thought about the best way you learn? We have. That’s why we’re taking learning far beyond the classroom, beyond the traditional, helping you to gain knowledge and experience in the way that works for you.
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YES, YOU Now, what’s right for Larry or any other UWE Bristol student you’ll hear from in this prospectus, isn’t necessarily going to be right for you. One learning experience doesn’t fit all and you'll want to learn in the way that's right for you. After all it’s got to be your 360° experience not someone else’s. That starts with where and how you study.
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Because we’ve excellent links with colleges in the region, and with higher education institutions all over the world, you’re able (if it’s something you want to do) to study closer to home. We’ve a range of undergraduate courses available. Many of them have been designed in partnership with employers so you can be confident that your qualification will be relevant and attractive in a competitive jobs market.
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Lecturers gave me the confidence to aim high. Placements with IBM, Microsoft and Intel were within my reach. But my real goal was CERN, home of the Large Hadron Collider. I spent a year there, and it was the most academically productive time I’ve had. Since leaving university, I’ve been offered a Fellowship at CERN. Justin BSc(Hons) Computer Science
There are some things that can’t be learnt in a lecture theatre. When it comes to how you learn, it’s not just about the classroom. We’ll take you far beyond it. Placements, internships, live projects, simulations, hackathons, field trips, insight sessions: there are a multitude of ways to learn, gain experience and get you where you want to be. We’re here to make it happen.
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IT’S ALL HERE FOR YOU Everyone and everything here, from our passionate people to our award-winning buildings, practice-oriented spaces to leading-edge technology, share a single purpose: to give you the best student experience imaginable.
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360° VIEWS Get ahead of the game. Apply your knowledge in realistic workplace settings. You can't beat hands-on Our academic staff are inspiring leaders and influential practitioners. They’re closely connected to industry, practice and the professions. They’ll ensure you’ve the right enterprising mind set. What does that mean? Donna Whitehead, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean of the Bristol Business School and Bristol Law School, puts it best: “We want to have enterprise embedded across all of our courses to ensure our students are work-ready and able. Enterprise skills such as problem solving, teamwork, risk taking and creative thinking are transferable to all roles, regardless of whether a student is self-employed or working for an employer.”
First-class facilities Our facilities are first-class and only getting better, because we’re always looking to the future. We’re spending £300 million on our accommodation, equipment and technology. That shows you where our priorities lie. With you. Many of our practice-oriented spaces are genuinely leadingedge. From nursing simulation suites to multi-media broadcast studios and financial trading rooms, these spaces are the training grounds you need to apply your knowledge. And then there’s our virtual learning tools, extensive library service, robotic labs, Centre for Sport… everything’s here. uwe.ac.uk/ourfacilities
“The facilities are excellent and you do a lot of practical work. I love the fact that you get to use really expensive equipment, the sort of kit you’d get in the workplace, so it’ll be all very familiar when I start working.” Leah BSc(Hons) Forensic Science Inspiring, connected staff “I worked as a forensic practitioner for just over 11 years so I can bring experience that I gained within the field and relay that information and knowledge to our students.” Diane Robinson Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science
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BROOKE CAN FACE ANY ARGUMENT. BRING IT ON “The course has been really interesting and the staff are always on hand to answer questions, they give detailed feedback and provide an extensive range of sources to support their lectures. I had the chance to explore different areas of law and identify which area I wanted to specialise in. When I started my degree, I had a strong interest in criminal law and hoped to pursue that when I graduated. But, working in civil/familial law through the Pro Bono Unit and commercial law in my modules, helped me recognise that I want to pursue a commercial or corporate career in law. There’s a variety of assessment strategies here and my confidence, presentation and communication skills, and legal reasoning have all benefited from it. Being able to communicate and present arguments clearly is essential in the legal industry, and my course at UWE Bristol has really helped me develop these skills. The practical experience that you
gain on and through the course is invaluable. I have been involved in the Pro Bono Unit here at UWE Bristol, and for the past two years I’ve been the student lead. Chairing meetings and organising events meant that I could develop my leadership skills, as well as my teamwork. I have also had the opportunity to draft legal documents and lead a project – two skills which will be invaluable in my career. The pro bono work has been an amazing experience. It looks great on my CV and it’s allowed me to develop as a person. I’ve also been involved in the Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) and student ambassador schemes, and they have really helped me develop my confidence and leadership skills – and doing these things alongside my studies has helped me improve my time management and organisation.” Brooke LLB(Hons) Law
If you’d like to know more about our Pro Bono Unit, and there’s a lot more we can tell you, head to uwe.ac.uk/probono
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We’ll push you. Hard. We’ll challenge you. Constructively. But rest assured, we’ll support you. Every single step of the way.
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Support for our international students Well before you arrive, throughout your time at UWE Bristol, and beyond, we’re here for you. We even offer free scheduled airport pick-ups from Heathrow for new international and EU students. See more at uwe.ac.uk/international
Yes, you’ll work hard here. Because we’ll push you hard. Because we expect big things and we want you to achieve big things. And while it’s up to you to take control of your learning, you’ll have all the tools you need to get on. All the support too.
counselling to a range of self-help resources, you’ll find everything you need. Visit uwe.ac.uk/ healthandwellbeing
We’ll make sure that you have the practical, personal and academic support you need. For starters, you’ll find Information Points on every campus. With real people on them. They’ll answer any questions you might have. Transport? Accommodation? Exams? Timetables? Careers? Best coffee? Yes, anything and everything. Just ask in person or email infopoint@uwe.ac.uk
Throughout your time here, you’ll have a designated Academic Personal Tutor who’ll work with you to make sure that you’re progressing well. And it’s up to you how you work with them. It can be as much or as little as you want. It’s your choice.
And we’re here if you need a little extra support too. From our disability service to wellbeing support, telephone
The academic support available to you is just as comprehensive – and starts the minute you join us.
You’ll also have access to our team of experienced Student Support Advisers. Something on your mind? Share it with them. You might have a question about your programme, your options or module choices.
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There’s more to your UWE Bristol experience than study. A whole lot more. Music, sports, community projects, support networks… You name it, you can get involved in it. And it all boosts your employability.
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EVERYTHING’S EXPERIENCE Your UWE Bristol experience isn’t limited to academic study. It goes far beyond it. Getting involved in extra-curricular groups, activities or societies is all part of the 360° experience and helps to show potential employers that there’s more to you than just a great degree. Love sports? Go #TeamUWE. Maybe music’s more your thing? Or performing? Or debating? Or volunteering? The opportunities are endless. And don’t forget, what you do beyond your degree is of real interest to potential employers and can really boost your employability. Going and doing beyond your degree shows initiative, passion, commitment, teamworking skills, leadership skills… all attributes that employers covet.
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Game on We’ve an abundance of clubs and societies too – whatever you’re into or want to get into. And sports? Game on. Our £5.5 million Centre for Sport on Frenchay Campus is the beating heart of sport and fitness activity at UWE Bristol, catering for all abilities and competitive natures. Speed along to uwe.ac.uk/sport to find out more (or download our UWE Sport App for iOS or Android).
And if there’s something new you’d like to start up, an academic or extra-curricular project or activity, we’ll help you do it. You might even be able to get a student experience grant to get it off the ground. To get a taste of everything that you can get involved in and benefit from, take a look at uwe.ac.uk/getinvolved
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Everything we do starts and finishes with making you work-ready and ‘the-job’s-yours’ employable.
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You haven’t even joined us yet and we’re already looking ahead to when you leave. Because that’s our focus: we want you to have an incredible experience while you’re here and, vitally, graduate with the skills, mindset and experience you need to make your ambitions happen. But how? Research-informed teaching and personalised, practice-oriented learning. Sounds impressive, doesn’t it? But what does it mean for you? Let’s start with research. As Professor Steve West, our Vice-Chancellor, says, “UWE Bristol’s research has resulted in real benefits to the economy and society as well as increasing academic knowledge.” Our research has real impact on society and we are often able to integrate it with our learning and teaching. This means you benefit from a richer, fuller, even-more-relevant learning experience which, in turn, increases your employability. Win-win.
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And practice-oriented learning? With over 450 courses to choose from, and a myriad of ways to learn and gain experience we'll make sure you've access to the right learning spaces – spaces like our up-to-the-minute simulation suites (think financial trading rooms and mock courtrooms). The point here is to help you learn in the way that best places you to get you where you want to be. For a lot of our students, this means practical work experience.
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You won’t experience a ‘standard’ curriculum at UWE Bristol. We’re always looking for ways to add something a little different, something you’ll be able to draw upon in your career. We’re constantly seeking out new opportunities that will benefit our students – whether that’s building links with employers or integrating more practical, hands-on content into our courses. Dr James Lee Head of Department Arts and Cultural Industries
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360° VIEWS Discover what today’s employers want. First hand. Boost your chances “My course includes a placement module – and I’m so glad I did it. I’ve developed my creativity, learned how a professional environment works, and I’ve grown in confidence too. With work experience under my belt, I’m ready to meet potential employers – whatever I decide to do.” Hannah BA(Hons) English with Writing
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THE FUTURE OF RESEARCH – IT’S ABOUT MORE THAN BOOKS Ciara is studying Biomedical Science and hopes to go into research. It’s a field that’s changing all the time, but the practical approach taken at UWE Bristol is standing her in good stead. When she lands her first interview, she won’t just have an understanding of the technologies used by the industry – she’ll have used them herself. “I’d always wanted to study science, but I chose UWE Bristol because the course was so hands-on. You get to experience what you hear about in the lectures – to put theory into practice. The equipment we use in the university lab is the same equipment that’s used in the real world of research, so it’s preparing me for my future career – I’ll know what to do and exactly how it works. I love Bristol. It’s just the right size and there’s always stuff going on. I’ve tried kickboxing and I’ve volunteered at a school – setting up mini science experiments. I found out
about volunteering at a UWE Bristol employment fair, it opened doors for me and enabled me to get experience outside of my course. I’m hoping to do a placement in my third year – I’m really looking forward to networking and meeting people who are currently working in research. It will help me to decide what I actually want to do, and where I want to work in the future. Whatever I choose to do, my time at UWE Bristol has improved my skills in so many ways. I’ve learned how to work in a team. I’ve been introduced to lots of different people, practised working with different personalities, and developed my leadership skills too. I’m proud to say that I stood up and presented a case study to a group – something I’ve never been good at. This course has pushed me out of my comfort zone and given me confidence in my own ability.” Ciara BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science
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Our students are constantly showcasing their talents and applying what they have learnt to shape and inspire the world around them.
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SHOW-HOW Whatever discipline or subject you choose to study, we’ll make sure you leave UWE Bristol equipped with everything you need to get on. While you’re here, we’ll also make sure you have the platform to showcase your talents.
Show what you’re capable of From the creative industries to environment and technology, our annual Degree Shows are a highlight of the UWE Bristol calendar. They showcase and celebrate incredible talent, and will give you the chance to share your work with friends, family, the public and potential employers. Take a look for yourself at uwe.ac.uk/degreeshows
Very bright UWE Bristol Futures Award Recognised by employers and endorsed by Santander, the UWE Bristol Futures Award is an employability award designed to help you learn new skills, gain confidence and improve your graduate job prospects. It’s recognised at graduation and
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And the winners are… There’s also Celebrating UWE Bristol Talent, our prestigious annual event that honours the outstanding achievements of our students in workbased employability related activities. Find out more about it at uwe.ac.uk/talentawards
At your (careers) service Get in front of potential employers and show them your best work and your best self. Throughout your time here – and for three years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our award-winning careers teams, in person and online. They’ll do everything in their powers to help you show your best side to employers. For everything careers, click along to uwe.ac.uk/careers and while you’re at it, remember to follow @UWEcareers on Twitter.
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The BSc in Biomedical Science is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Research, so I know it will be recognised by future employers. But what you learn at university doesn’t just come from your course – it’s all the bits around it too. I’m a student rep and I am part of the trampolining club – which is great exercise. Alexander BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science
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THIS IS YOUR BRISTOL Best city to live in. Happiest city. Kindest city. Most beautiful city.
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Bristol does poll-topping well. And small wonder. Bristol is a vibrant, welcoming, creative, smart and diverse city, open to the new, open for business, open to everyone. We’re biased, of course, but it’s hard to think of a better UK city to study, live and work in. Music, tech, culture, clubs, shopping, sports, art, festivals, fashion and food. Not to mention Wallace and Gromit, and the artist we know and love as Banksy. Bristol has it all – and then some.
It’s no exaggeration to say that Bristol is thriving. From the creative industries to engineering, high-tech to healthcare, from established blue-chips to fast-emerging start-ups, businesses and employers alike realise just what a great place this is. That’s brilliant news for you and your future career. You really couldn’t be better placed.
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THE PLACE TO BE YOURSELF We want you to feel at home at UWE Bristol. That’s why we’ve a range of accommodation options available to you, on and off campus. Accommodation’s available on our Frenchay Campus and Glenside Campus. We also have a number of city centre options. And we’ve increased what’s available too: 1,200 more student rooms on our Frenchay Campus.
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What about even closer to home, like where you’ll study and live? We have three campuses in and around Bristol.
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YOUR CAMPUSES Frenchay is our main campus, just four miles outside the city centre. It’s home to our £55 million, world-class Business and Law building, and the £16.5 million West of England University Enterprise Zone (UEZ), which is one of only four in the country. As part of the UEZ, FutureSpace is a dynamic new workspace – with lab, workshops and offices – for innovative start-ups and SMEs specialising in science and high-tech areas.
Glenside is in the Fishponds area of the city. It’s home to most of our allied health, nursing and midwifery students.
City Campus is home to UWE Bristol’s creative and cultural industry courses. A powerhouse of creativity, City Campus spans the city and is made up of Bower Ashton, Spike Island, Arnolfini and Watershed.
Gloucester is where you’ll find some of our adult nursing and mental health nursing students. We’re in the Alexandra Warehouse at Gloucester Docks, an historic listed building. It's been fully refurbished and now features a purpose-built skills and simulation suite.
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GET INVOLVED Facebook – /TheSUatUWE Twitter – @TheSUatUWE Instagram – TheSUatUWE Snapchat – TheSUatUWE thestudentsunion.co.uk
JOIN IN SPEAK UP BE MORE We have an active and vocal Students’ Union at UWE Bristol, that champions, defends and extends your rights. They’ll give you a voice. And then there’s the fun stuff, with more than 140 different sports, societies and volunteer activities to join. Try something new. Meet new friends. You’ll be spoilt for choice.
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A WARM WELCOME FROM YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION Meet Krystof, one of our Students’ Union Officers. “Getting involved in the Students’ Union has pushed me out of my comfort zone and allowed me to try new things. I worked in a voluntary role as a student representative, which gave me the knowledge and confidence to run in the Students’ Union elections. Campaigning was hard work but such a buzz. Getting elected was just great. I’m proud to be making a positive contribution to the student community and I’m sure that this experience will help me when it comes to applying for jobs after I graduate. The support available has helped me to make the most of student life. From wellbeing and budgeting advice to peer support and accessible tutors. There’s such a caring and friendly atmosphere here.
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I’m committed to making sure that other students benefit from everything the Students’ Union has to offer. It’s so important that everyone is represented and supported. There are over 140 clubs and societies you can join depending on your interests, values and faith. Whether it’s dodgeball, debating or dinosaurs, there’s something for everyone. I’m glad I chose to study in Bristol. It’s such a vibrant, diverse and progressive city. Coming from overseas, I’ve found it easy to get settled here and find part-time work to top up my finances. Bristol has everything you need for a great student lifestyle right on the doorstep.” Krystof Student Officer, The Students' Union at UWE Bristol
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THE FULL 360° EXPERIENCE Everything comes back to your UWE Bristol experience. Academically, personally and professionally. The skills for life, the connections for life. The know-how, the show-how. Knowing that you can, because you have.
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When it comes to creating an effective course, there are only two people that matter – you and your future employer. From foundation level to integrated master's degrees, our courses are designed to arm you with the skills you need for a successful career. And with more than 80 courses professionally accredited by industry bodies, you know that we’re teaching what employers are looking for.
BROWSE OUR COURSES Accounting, Economics and Finance
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The demand for smart, skilled graduates in accounting, economics, banking and finance is consistently high, so if you’re a critical thinker, a problem-solver, logical and adaptable, then getting that dream career really is achievable. We offer a range of degrees designed to build and challenge your knowledge of business and global markets, while specialising in your particular area of interest. As future-thinking, enterprising graduates, you’ll be an asset to any organisation.
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Solve future business challenges Our new, purpose-built £55 million Business School is world-class. Explore the Bloomberg financial trading room which provides access to the latest company data and analytics. It’s the very same system used by city investment banks, giving you a commanding view of global markets and outstanding opportunities to develop your analytical skills in economics and finance. There are Harvard lecture theatres, technology-enhanced teaching areas, and social learning spaces ideal for group work and collaboration. You’ll benefit from an outstanding learning environment to support your studies. And you’ll receive excellent teaching. Many of our staff are, or have been, in business themselves, or are operating at the cuttingedge of research in their fields. We encourage and support all students to gain industry insight through work-based experience. There’s an option to spend your third year on a placement. Why not embed yourself with one of our many employer partners? These include Barclays, Ernst & Young, Hargreaves Lansdown, GlaxoSmithKline, The Office for National Statistics, the Government Economic Service and many other major companies as well as SMEs and social enterprises. We’ll deepen your industry experience further through regular networking events, our visiting speaker series, plus live case studies and simulations.
What stood out was the practical nature of my degree. I found it straightforward to apply my knowledge quickly and easily, when working in industry. I could translate things I’d learned at UWE Bristol straight into my workplace and was able to make an immediate impact. Daniel BA(Hons) Accounting and Finance Trainee Tax Adviser, Ernst & Young
Business leaders contribute to the content of our courses, so your studies will be robust and relevant. Many are accredited too, further accelerating your career prospects. Our Accounting and Finance courses are approved by key accounting professional bodies, while our Economics and Banking and Finance courses are at the forefront of new economic thinking, with a focus on the post 2008 economic environment.
Graduate destinations: • Auditor
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• Trainee Accountant
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BA(Hons) Business Management and Economics
Frenchay
120
L100
BA(Hons) Economics
Frenchay
120
CIMA
Frenchay
120
CIMA
Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
N42F
BA(Hons) Accounting and Finance
Frenchay
48
N30F
BA(Hons) Banking and Finance
Frenchay
48
NN4F
BA(Hons) Business Management with Accounting and Finance
Frenchay
48
NL1F
BA(Hons) Business Management and Economics
Frenchay
48
L10F
BA(Hons) Economics
Frenchay
48
L19F
BSc(Hons) Economics
Frenchay
48
L190
BSc(Hons)
Economics^
Degrees with an Integrated Foundation Year ACCA, AIA, CIPFA, CPA, ICAEW ACCA, CII
CIMA
* For full information on entry requirements, including required subjects, grades, alternative qualifications and confirmed 2019 tariff points (published from August 2018), please visit our website. ** For full accreditation names please see page 135. ^ This course has subject specific entry requirements. Refer to website for full list of acceptable subjects.
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97%
of UWE Bristol Allied Health Professions graduates are in work or further study after six months. Source: DLHE (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education) Survey 2017.
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS Healthcare professionals are empathetic individuals with a clear vocation to improve the wellbeing of patients. They’re driven by a need to transform the lives of not just patients, but everyone in the community. If this is you, then why not take those first steps to a rewarding career with us? We’ll give you more than a qualification, you’ll get a practical learning experience that will prepare you for real work. Allied Health Professions
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Professional, passionate and caring
I decided to study Diagnostic Imaging after some time working in administration for the NHS. I really enjoy working with and helping people so I was keen to study at a university that provided placements at different hospitals. You learn more by spending time with different people and getting to use a variety of equipment. The course was excellent and helped me secure employment at Southmead Hospital almost immediately after graduating. Ruth BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Imaging Student Radiographer of the Year – The Society and College of Radiographers
Graduate destinations: • Paramedic • Physiotherapist • Occupational Therapist • Diagnostic Radiographer • Therapeutic Radiographer • Sport Rehabilitation Specialist
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We have modern facilities that simulate real world environments. Whether it’s by using our hospital-standard equipment in diagnostic imaging, delivering radiotherapy to virtual patients, practising skills in our Occupational Therapy Resource Centre, or accessing our fully equipped ambulance, you’ll gain practical knowledge in real-life scenarios. This will boost your confidence and equip you with on-the-job skills before you go into the field. You’ll spend a substantial part of the course on placement. So when you’re not learning on campus, you’ll be training with our partners in the NHS, social services, voluntary agencies, charities and independent health and social care providers. Many of our courses are accredited, further improving your career prospects. And they’re informed by research conducted by our professional staff. Their life-changing studies support patient groups, in areas such as dementia care, assisted living, and pain management. So you can be sure you’ll get knowledge that's relevant to today’s healthcare needs.
Courses: Degrees Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
B821
BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Imaging ‡^
Glenside
120
HCPC, SOR
B920
BSc(Hons) Occupational Therapy ‡
Glenside
136
HCPC, RCOT
Glenside
128
CoP, HCPC
Glenside
136
CSP, HCPC
Glenside
120
HCPC, SOR
Glenside, Frenchay
128
BASRaT
Campus
UCAS Tariff *
Science‡^
B950
BSc(Hons) Paramedic
B160
BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy ‡^ Oncology ‡^
B822
BSc(Hons) Radiotherapy and
BC96
BSc(Hons) Sport Rehabilitation^
Foundation Programme Course Code Course B900
Foundation Programme Health
Professions‡
Glenside, City of Bristol College
* For full information on entry requirements, including required subjects, grades, alternative qualifications and confirmed 2019 tariff points (published from August 2018), please visit our website. ** For full accreditation names please see page 135. ‡
Applicant will be required to attend an interview.
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This course has subject specific entry requirements. Refer to website for full list of acceptable subjects.
Find out more about our Allied Health Professions courses here: uwe.ac.uk/subjects/health Allied Health Professions
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We welcome creative design thinkers, problem solvers, visual communicators, and those with a passion for a subject that ranges from urban place-making through technology and the poetics of building design. Do you want to design the future places and spaces for people? Or be part of a community of learners that offers clear design specialisms in critical urbanism, sustainable design, creative re-use and spatial intervention? Whatever your focus, we’ll help you find effective solutions that bring your innovations to life.
ARCHITECTURE
100%
of UWE Bristol BSc(Hons) Architecture Technology and Design students are satisfied with the quality of their course overall. Source: Based on the responses to the National Student Survey 2017.
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Making better places and spaces Discover your true potential in our inspirational study spaces. Our flagship building won a prestigious award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), and ticks all the boxes for design, functionality and sustainability. We’ve cutting-edge kit, including integrated studios for CAD, model-making, and drawing, plus our architectural modelling resources, laser cutters, wood, metal and concrete workshops. Once you’ve built and perfected your projects, you’ll get to showcase them to employers, the media and the public, at our annual Degree Show. Be motivated by the learning environment in our design studio. It’s a place where the ethos of the school is shared with, and valued by, our students. You’ll work alongside staff, our partners and students from other disciplines, including the sciences, arts and technology. This approach empowers students to become critically reflective and to develop an understanding of quality with regards to their chosen specialism. Your learning will be further enriched through work on ‘live’ projects, and the numerous field trips and exchange study opportunities we arrange, both home and overseas. Our long-standing links with leading design employers in the Bristol region, and beyond, are always worth shouting about. These organisations inform our course content and ensure we teach the technical and transferable skills employers value. They also offer opportunities for work experience, placements and internships. To study with us, you’ll need to be motivated. Give us your commitment and we’ll ensure you have the specialism, the knowledge, the skills and employer networks needed today, so you can become the change-makers of tomorrow.
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Fact
Ranked 3rd nationally for student satisfaction for our Architecture courses. Source: The Guardian University League Tables 2018.
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The skillset we provide helps to develop students with aspirations of being the professional leaders of tomorrow. Elena Marco Head of Department Architecture and the Built Environment
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• Architectural Assistant • Architectural Technologist • Project Engineer • Design Assistant
Courses: Degrees Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
K236
BSc(Hons) Architectural Technology and Design
Frenchay
112
CIAT, CIOB
K100
BSc(Hons) Architecture
Frenchay
144
ARB, LAM, RIBA
Frenchay
128
ARB, CIBSE, EC, LAM, RIBA ARB, LAM, RIBA RTPI
Engineering^
KH12
BEng(Hons) Architecture and Environmental
KK14
BA(Hons) Architecture and Planning
Frenchay
136
K120
BA(Hons) Interior Architecture
Frenchay
128
Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
K26F
BSc(Hons) Architectural Technology and Design
Frenchay
88
CIAT, CIOB
K10F
BSc(Hons) Architecture
Frenchay
88
ARB, RIBA
KH1F
BEng(Hons) Architecture and Environmental Engineering
Frenchay
88
ARB, CIBSE, RIBA
KK1F
BA(Hons) Architecture and Planning
Frenchay
88
ARB, RIBA, RTPI
K12F
BA(Hons) Interior Architecture
Frenchay
88
Degrees with an Integrated Foundation Year
* For full information on entry requirements, including required subjects, grades, alternative qualifications and confirmed 2019 tariff points (published from August 2018), please visit our website. ** For full accreditation names please see page 135. This course has subject specific entry requirements. Refer to website for full list of acceptable subjects.
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Bristol is one of the UK’s leading creative cities, and our students play a central role in contributing to this thriving sector. They are imaginative, curious, collaborative, ambitious and enterprising. Join us, and immerse yourself in this artistic scene. Build your skills, confidence and contacts while working with our exciting community of artists and designers.
ART AND DESIGN Enterprising courses with an international reputation We are a leading provider in creative arts education in the South West, offering enterprising courses with international scope and influence. You’ll be taught by practising artists and designers who are recognised and admired in their discipline. Their expert teaching will help you develop your critical thinking skills and draw out your individual artistic practice and identity. You’ll have direct exposure working in innovative environments with leaders in their field, using the latest technologies and processes. Our City Campus provides a mix of studios and teaching spaces across Bristol’s historic harbourside and the city centre. We’re linked with the Arnolfini and Spike Island – both internationally-renowned centres for contemporary art and design. We also hold lectures at the cultural cinema and digital creativity centre, Watershed. Moving between these City Campus locations, you’ll quickly become part of Bristol’s creative community, developing influential networks with employers, collaborators, artists and designers. Also part of City Campus is Bower Ashton Studios, Bristol’s foremost site for art and design education for the past 50 years. Here you’ll have all the equipment and resources needed to develop your knowledge and practice to its fullest potential. We offer purpose-built studio areas and workshops for fabrication including
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ceramics, woodwork and metalwork, as well as facilities for photography, moving image, textiles, and one of the largest printmaking facilities in the UK. Through our long-established links with agencies, studios, festivals and cultural institutions, we’ll offer you practical experience, inspiring visiting lecturers, exhibitions, masterclasses led by industry experts, practice-based projects and networking opportunities with contemporary artists. You’ll have an opportunity to showcase your talent and creativity at our annual Degree Show, which is attended by thousands of visitors and offers an excellent platform for your work. Study with us, and you’ll become a flexible, aspirational, creative professional, ready for the world of work.
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An innovative partnership between UWE Bristol and Arnolfini has provided a wealth of collaborative opportunities. Students experience applied arts amongst celebrated and emerging artists, and participate in projects and events in one of the world’s leading contemporary arts centres. Tim Bleszynski Head of Brand, Communications and Development, Arnolfini Bristol
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93%
of UWE Bristol Art and Design graduates are in work or further study after six months. Source: DLHE (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education) Survey 2017.
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Graduate destinations: • Artist • Designer • Visual Merchandiser • Fashion Production Assistant • Curator
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Courses: Degrees Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
W110
BA(Hons) Drawing and Print ‡§
City Campus
112
W2P2
BA(Hons) Fashion Communication‡§
City Campus
112
Textiles‡§
W23A
BA(Hons) Fashion
City Campus
112
W101
BA(Hons) Fine Art ‡§
City Campus
112
CS
W211
BA(Hons) Graphic Design‡§
City Campus
112
W224
BA(Hons) Illustration‡§
City Campus
112
2C3W
BA(Hons) Interior Design‡§
City Campus
112
W241
BA(Hons) Product
Design§^
Frenchay
112
IED
W240
BSc(Hons) Product Design Technology§^
Frenchay
112
IED
Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
W11F
BA(Hons) Drawing and Print§
Frenchay
48
W2PF
BA(Hons) Fashion Communication§
Frenchay
48
Frenchay
48
Frenchay
48
Frenchay
48
Frenchay
48
2C3F
BA(Hons) Interior
Design§
Frenchay
48
W41F
BA(Hons) Product Design
Frenchay
88
IED
W24F
BSc(Hons) Product Design Technology
Frenchay
88
IED
CS
Degrees with an Integrated Foundation Year
Textiles§
W23F
BA(Hons) Fashion
W10F
BA(Hons) Fine Art§ Design§
W22F
BA(Hons) Graphic
W20F
BA(Hons) Illustration§
* For full information on entry requirements, including required subjects, grades, alternative qualifications and confirmed 2019 tariff points (published from August 2018), please visit our website. ** For full accreditation names please see page 135. ‡
Applicant will be required to attend an interview.
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Applicants may be asked to proved a portfolio.
^ This course has subject specific entry requirements. Refer to website for full list of acceptable subjects.
Fact Find out more about our Art and Design courses here: uwe.ac.uk/subjects/art
Our new purpose built £7 million Physical Making and Design studios will be opening in 2019. Art and Design
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91%
of UWE Bristol Arts and Culture graduates are in work or further study after six months. Source: DLHE (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education) Survey 2017.
ARTS AND CULTURE We attract creative individuals who are interested in learning how human beings express emotions and ideas that can affect culture and society. If this is you, we’ll help you enrich your knowledge with more than academic theory. Our courses are designed to get you work-ready so you can become a confident and versatile graduate able to explore different and exciting career possibilities.
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Follow your life's passion
Bristol is an amazing city and offers lots of opportunities for students studying Arts and Culture subjects. The partnerships we’ve set up benefit students by giving them the chance to gain work experience, meet people working in sectors they’re interested in, develop relationships and understand what it’s really like to work in those fields. Dr James Lee Head of Department Arts and Cultural Industries
Bristol has a buzzing arts and cultural scene and there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer or get experience with our partners including world-class artistic venues such as M Shed and Watershed. Exposure to diverse people and cultures will help you articulate and communicate ideas at all levels. From museums and archives, to arts venues or festivals, you’ll have plenty of inspirational opportunities to boost your CV. Whether you’re helping organise a film festival, creating an archive, or supporting nursery children in speech and language units. It’s very important that you get a solid understanding of the theory as well as practice. Our staff are leaders in their fields, publishing world-renowned research on topics such as linguistics in the connected world, apps for heritage properties, and media in modern-day life. As well as helping you develop first-rate research skills and how to apply them to solve today's challenges, we’ll also ensure you gain other important soft skills highly valued by employers, such as working under pressure, communication, flexibility and time management. Take the opportunity to share your ideas. Engage and network with other like-minded creative thinkers in student societies for English, Linguistics, Film, History and more. Be inspired and meet industry professionals and academics at networking events and lectures. Or expand your horizons and network by studying overseas – an option we offer on many of our courses.
Graduate destinations: Arts and Culture graduates go on to do jobs in a range of industry sectors including: • PR and Marketing • Media • Education Publishing • Business • Finance • Recruitment • Retail
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What I liked most about studying History at UWE Bristol is that my course doesn’t just expect you to regurgitate historical facts, it allows you to develop skills – your interpretation skills, confidence and leadership skills. This degree is so versatile that the skillset you gain from it will allow you to go into so many different professions. Gurjeet BA(Hons) History
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Courses: Degrees Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff *
W810
BA(Hons) Creative and Professional Writing
Frenchay
120
QV31
BA(Hons) English and History
Frenchay
120
QQ3C
BA(Hons) English Language and Linguistics
Frenchay
120
Q390
BA(Hons) English Language and Literature
Frenchay
120
Q300
BA(Hons) English Literature
Frenchay
112
0PC3
BA(Hons) English Literature with Writing
Frenchay
112
P30A
BA(Hons) Film Studies
Frenchay
120
V100
BA(Hons) History
Frenchay
120
PL36
BA(Hons) Media and Cultural Production
Frenchay
112
P30C
BA(Hons) Media Culture and Communication
Frenchay
112
Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff *
W81F
BA(Hons) Creative and Professional Writing
Frenchay
64
QV3F
BA(Hons) English and History
Frenchay
64
QQ3F
BA(Hons) English Language and Linguistics
Frenchay
64
Q39F
BA(Hons) English Language and Literature
Frenchay
64
Q30F
BA(Hons) English Literature
Frenchay
64
Q3WF
BA(Hons) English Literature with Writing
Frenchay
64
P3AF
BA(Hons) Film Studies
Frenchay
64
V10F
BA(Hons) History
Frenchay
64
PL3F
BA(Hons) Media and Cultural Production
Frenchay
64
P31F
BA(Hons) Media Culture and Communication
Frenchay
64
Degrees with an Integrated Foundation Year
* For full information on entry requirements, including required subjects, grades, alternative qualifications and confirmed 2019 tariff points (published from August 2018), please visit our website.
Find out more about our Arts and Culture courses here: uwe.ac.uk/subjects/culture
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Interested in a career in the construction or property sectors? We’ll equip you with the right blend of theory and experience to ensure you achieve your ambition in these dynamic industries. Our graduates are practical, analytical, and have professional skills. They possess the discipline needed to work within economic and environmental limits. There’s a constant demand for the construction and management of new buildings, so our graduates are highly employable.
BUILT ENVIRONMENT Work with industry professionals Bristol is a thriving centre for employers in the construction and property industries. We have strong partnerships within the region, including links with CBRE, JLL, Savills, RBS, Cushman and Wakefield in property, and with Aecom, Arcadis, Laing O’Rourke, BAM and ISG in construction. Consultation with leading employers ensures our courses are current, and guarantees a steady stream of work placements and internships. So you’ll have first-hand experience of industry. Broaden your opportunities and personal skills still further through our site visits, international field trips and guest presentations from industry figures and alumni. We’ve invested heavily in our facilities. Boost your creativity and technical know-how in our purpose-built studios. Get hands-on in the concrete workshop and environmental physics laboratories. Simulate and test buildings and sites, using the latest computer-aided design (CAD) and Building Information Modelling (BIM). We pride ourselves on our collaborative and creative culture which sees students, staff and our partners working positively together. It builds a mutual respect and understanding of the built environment professions. You’ll flourish alongside like-minded people as you test new materials and technologies, build your knowledge, and explore ideas. We’ll ensure you polish those soft 62
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skills too. Employers place a premium on graduates who are confident, with great presentation skills, who can communicate, negotiate and delegate. Professional qualifications are the building blocks of your career. That’s why all our courses are taught by professionally qualified staff and accredited by the relevant professional bodies such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), The Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). If you want to build, buy, sell, value and manage property, work on multimillion-pound developments or small-scale refurbishments, manage people and health and safety, or prefer the legal and financial aspects of building projects, we have a course for you. Study with us, and soon you could be making an impact in a world-leading profession in real estate and infrastructure development and construction.
91%
of UWE Bristol Built Environment graduates are in work or further study after six months. Source: DLHE (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education) Survey 2017.
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Graduate destinations: • Asset Manager • Building Surveyor • Quantity Surveyor • Project Manager • Facilities Manager
• Commercial Property Surveyor • Planning and Property Developer • Construction and Contract Manager
I’m currently doing an internship with a building surveying company. It’s been a fantastic opportunity which has progressed my learning and set me up for my second year. It’s given me confidence and an excellent view of what it’ll be like to work in the industry. Nigel BSc(Hons) Building Surveying
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Courses: Degrees Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
HK10
BEng(Hons) Building Services Engineering
Frenchay
K230
BSc(Hons) Building Surveying
Frenchay
112
CABE, CIOB, RICS
K252
BSc(Hons) Construction Project Management
Frenchay
104
CIOB
K430
BA(Hons) Property Development and Planning
Frenchay
112
RICS, RTPI
KN21
BSc(Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
Frenchay
112
BQSM, CIOB, ICES, RICS
K440
BSc(Hons) Real Estate
Frenchay
112
RICS
Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
K23F
BSc(Hons) Building Surveying
Frenchay
72
CABE, CIOB, RICS
K43F
BA(Hons) Property Development and Planning
Frenchay
72
RICS, RTPI
KN2F
BSc(Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
Frenchay
72
CIOB, ICES, RICS
K44F
BSc(Hons) Real Estate
Frenchay
72
RICS
CIBSE
Degrees with an Integrated Foundation Year
Fact
* For full information on entry requirements, including required subjects, grades, alternative qualifications and confirmed 2019 tariff points (published from August 2018), please visit our website. ** For full accreditation names please see page 135.
Ranked 4th nationally for Land and Property management courses.
Source: Complete University Guide 2018.
Find out more about our Built Environment courses here: uwe.ac.uk/subjects/built Built Environment
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BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT To succeed in business today you must be enterprising, have leadership qualities and good collaboration skills. You’ll also be globally aware, a communicator, adaptable and confident at making decisions. This may not be who you are now – but it’s who you could be. Let us prepare you for an exciting, rewarding future in business, and ensure you stand out from the competition.
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Investing in your future Be inspired by our state-of-the-art facilities, designed to boost innovation and creativity. Our world-class Business School has been purpose-built to provide the best possible learning environment. Enjoy access to our Harvard lecture theatres, social learning spaces, and the Bloomberg financial trading room – as used by the large city investment banks. You’ll be taught by enthusiastic, research-active experts with valuable industry knowledge. Our staff are rated by students and consistently score highly in national student surveys. So everything you need to support your learning, to gain industry knowledge, and get you networking, is here. To help broaden your horizons, we’ll encourage you to seek real-world experience. This could be through a volunteering opportunity, internships or a work placement. We also organise guest speaker slots, competitions, online simulations and examine real case studies. All of these options allow you to tap into the latest industry thinking, and witness first-hand the challenges businesses face in national and global markets. We’ve a wide choice of employer partners offering opportunities, including IBM, PWC, GlaxoSmithKline, Intel, Hewlett-Packard, Lloyds Banking Group, HM Treasury, Warner Brothers and L’Oréal. You’re sure to find one that suits.
Our Business and Law building is a ‘living’ environment where business professionals, students and academics can mingle formally and informally. This enables our students to engage with the real world of work and help them develop the skills they need. Donna Whitehead Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean, Business and Law
We’ll ensure you develop both the soft skills that employers value so highly, and the business theory that puts graduates a step ahead of their peers. From day one, you’ll take part in workshops, work as a team and also independently, write reports and use data to inform decision-making. You’ll learn to deal with conflict, and manage both your time and varied projects, building your professional profile. Final year students have a chance to develop full business plans as part of their dissertation, then get to pitch their ideas in a public arena at our Enterprise Fair. By putting your learning into practice, you’ll be better equipped for the world of work.
Fact
We were shortlisted for the Business School of the Year category of the Times Higher Education Awards 2017.
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95%
of UWE Bristol Business and Management graduates are in work or further study after six months.
Source: DLHE (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education) Survey 2017.
Graduate destinations: • Digital Marketing Manager • Event Manager • Graduate Business Consultant
Since doing my work placement, I’ve gained confidence in my abilities within the workplace. Having this experience sets me apart from other students when applying for jobs, this will benefit me when I’m applying for a year-long placement next year, and also in the future. Fay BA(Hons) Business and Management
• Organisational Development Partner • T alent and Recruitment Business Partner
Find out more about our Business and Management courses here: uwe.ac.uk/subjects/business
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Courses: Degrees Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
N191
BA(Hons) Business (Team Entrepreneurship)
Frenchay
112
NN21
BA(Hons) Business and Events Management
Frenchay
120
N1N6
BA(Hons) Business and Human Resource Management
Frenchay
120
NM11
BA(Hons) Business and Law
Frenchay
120
N100
BA(Hons) Business and Management
Frenchay
120
NL14
BA(Hons) Business Management and Economics
Frenchay
120
N201
BA(Hons) Business Management and Leadership
Frenchay
120
CMI, ILM
N1N4
BA(Hons) Business Management with Accounting and Finance
Frenchay
120
ACCA, CII, EPAS
NM1A
BA(Hons) Business Management with Law
Frenchay
120
N1N5
BA(Hons) Business Management with Marketing
Frenchay
120
N110
BA(Hons) International Business
Frenchay
120
CMI, EPAS
N500
BA(Hons) Marketing
Frenchay
120
CIM
N591
BA(Hons) Marketing Communication Management
Frenchay
120
CIM
N1C6
BA(Hons) Sports Business and Entrepreneurship
Bristol City Football Club, Ashton Gate
112
Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
N19F
BA(Hons) Business (Team Entrepreneurship)
Frenchay
48
NN2F
BA(Hons) Business and Events Management
Frenchay
48
NNQF
BA(Hons) Business and Human Resource Management
Frenchay
48
NM1F
BA(Hons) Business and Law
Frenchay
48
N10F
BA(Hons) Business and Management
Frenchay
48
NL1F
BA(Hons) Business Management and Economics
Frenchay
48
N21F
BA(Hons) Business Management and Leadership
Frenchay
48
CMI
NN4F
BA(Hons) Business Management with Accounting and Finance
Frenchay
48
ACCA, CII
NMAF
BA(Hons) Business Management with Law
Frenchay
48
NN5F
BA(Hons) Business Management with Marketing
Frenchay
48
N11F
BA(Hons) International Business
Frenchay
48
N50F
BA(Hons) Marketing
Frenchay
48
N51F
BA(Hons) Marketing Communication Management
Frenchay
48
Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
N1NG
University Centre Weston
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CIPD, CMI CMI
Degrees with an Integrated Foundation Year
CIPD, CMI CMI
CMI, EPAS
Foundation Degrees FdA Business with Management
CMI
* For full information on entry requirements, including required subjects, grades, alternative qualifications and confirmed 2019 tariff points (published from August 2018), please visit our website. ** For full accreditation names please see page 135.
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Are you inspired by technology? Excited by the way it shapes our lives? Are you intrigued by the power and potential for computing to transform organisations, build economies and drive scientific breakthroughs? Do you have an inquisitive mind and want to work with the latest tech trends such as AI, big data and cyber security? Let us feed your enthusiasm, expand your knowledge and equip you with the specialist skills demanded by today’s employers.
COMPUTING Connected to industry We’re proud of our industry links because we understand how crucial they are to the student experience. Organisations such as Hewlett-Packard, Sony, Intel, GlaxoSmithKline and IBM return each year with offers of work placements or the chance to take part in live projects. Other activities away from the classroom include field trips to iconic places, like Bletchley Park. You could even travel to CERN – we’ve a long collaboration with the data collection research group responsible for the Higgs Boson. While work-based opportunities are important, employers seek soft, transferable skills too, when recruiting the best graduates. We’ve got this covered. You’ll have regular sessions on confidence building, teamwork, organising workloads, and how to communicate professionally. Develop these skills still further by taking an active role in one of our many clubs or societies. You’ll work in large, open-access facilities, using the very latest equipment and technologies. These inspirational learning spaces are where you’ll hone your practical software engineering, programming, digital and information technology skills. You could be at the forefront of this exciting age where technology is pushing the boundaries of fantasy into reality. Great job prospects and rewarding careers await our enterprising graduates.
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90%
of UWE Bristol Computing graduates are in work or further study after six months.
Source: DLHE (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education) Survey 2017.
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Since my first year at UWE Bristol I was lucky enough to secure employment with Protection Group International. By the time I had completed my third year, I received an excellent job offer. Within two months I passed my Qualified Security Team Member (QSTM) exam and I am now working towards a Senior Security Consultant position. Adam BSc(Hons) Forensic Computing and Security
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Graduate destinations: • Software Designer • IT Analyst • Programmer • IT Consultant • Web Developer • Digital Forensic Analyst
Courses: Degrees Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
I100
BSc(Hons) Applied Computing (Top up)^
University Centre Weston
N1I1
BSc(Hons) Business Computing
Frenchay
120
G400
BSc(Hons) Computer Science
Frenchay
120
BCS, EC
G401
BSc(Hons) Computing
Frenchay
120
BCS, EC
G4H4
BSc(Hons) Forensic Computing and Security
Frenchay
120
BCS, EC
G560
BSc(Hons) Information Technology (Top up)^
Frenchay
GN52
BSc(Hons) Information Technology Management for Business
Frenchay
120
TP
6F3B
BSc(Hons) Software Engineering for Business
Frenchay
120
TP
Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
N1IF
BSc(Hons) Business Computing
Frenchay
72
G40F
BSc(Hons) Computer Science
Frenchay
72
BCS, EC
I10F
BSc(Hons) Computing
Frenchay
72
BCS, EC
G4HF
BSc(Hons) Forensic Computing and Security
Frenchay
72
BCS, EC
6F3F
BSc(Hons) Software Engineering for Business
Frenchay
72
TP
Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff *
I101
University Centre Weston
64
Degrees with an Integrated Foundation Year
Foundation Degrees FdSc Applied Computing
* For full information on entry requirements, including required subjects, grades, alternative qualifications and confirmed 2019 tariff points (published from August 2018), please visit our website. ** For full accreditation names please see page 135. ^
This course has subject specific entry requirements. Refer to website for full list of acceptable subjects.
Find out more about our Computing courses here: uwe.ac.uk/subjects/ computing Computing
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Do you want to make an impact in the technological or creative industries? Do you want to push boundaries, take risks and challenge convention? Our students are both technical and creative, and will inherently question, test and share ideas. If this sounds like you, we’ve a choice of courses to suit your interests, whether it’s in music or games technology, digital media, or product design.
CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES Enabling creativity through technology Creative Technologies are evolving into one of the most exciting and challenging areas of academic study. The cross-disciplinary interaction between digital technologies, such as computing, and the more traditional arts and humanities subjects, allows our students to explore both scientific and artistic thinking. Our courses are challenging, yet rewarding, and our graduates are in demand. Some have secured coveted positions within organisations including the BBC, Dyson, Kinneir Dufort, Rockstar North and Hackenbacker sound studio, or have set up their own successful businesses. We work hard to maintain partnerships within the sector to ensure placement and internship opportunities are available. Employers contribute to course content and provide a valuable insight into industry. These strong links have even led to the creation of new courses, such as our Product Design degrees, where students have taken part in consultancy projects with a range of worldrenowned organisations.
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You’ll be inspired by our first-class facilities designed to simulate industry and promote creativity. We’ve state-of-the-art equipment including our Product Design Workshop equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters and CNC routers and you’ll have access to virtual reality development software, computer-aided design (CAD) studios, music studios and purpose-built Mac and PC labs. Our degrees are supported by enthusiastic, expert staff who have both strong academic backgrounds and real-world experience. This ensures our teaching, research and learning environment is relevant in terms of academic study, to industry, and to our wider society. You’ll also meet leading academics, researchers and professionals from outside organisations too, as part of our guest lecturer series. And when you’ve soaked up the knowledge and sharpened your skills, you’ll get to showcase your creations to the world, in our annual Degree Show.
90%
Graduate destinations:
of UWE Bristol Creative Technologies graduates are in work or further study after six months.
• Creative Technologies Industry
Source: DLHE (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education) Survey 2017.
• Games programmer
• A udio Production and Composition • Multi-media designer • Software developer
At Rockstar North I’m responsible for designing and programming missions for our various open world titles, primarily in the Grand Theft Auto series. I wouldn’t have got this job without my degree from UWE Bristol. I use programming every day, a skill I developed because of their industry relevant programming and design modules. It’s been key in getting myself noticed in the sea of applicants that apply for jobs in the games industry. Michael BSc(Hons) Games Technology Senior Mission Designer, Rockstar North
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Courses: Degrees Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
J932
BSc(Hons) Audio and Music Technology^
Frenchay
112
JAMES
H6J9
BSc(Hons) Broadcast Audio and Music Technology^
Frenchay
112
JAMES JAMES
Technology¶^
WJ39
BSc(Hons) Creative Music
Frenchay
112
G451
BSc(Hons) Digital Media
Frenchay
120
G611
BSc(Hons) Games Technology^
Frenchay
120
TIGA
W241
BA(Hons) Product Design§^
Frenchay
112
IED
W240
BSc(Hons) Product Design Technology§^
Frenchay
112
IED
Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
J93F
BSc(Hons) Audio and Music Technology
Frenchay
72
JAMES
H6JF
BSc(Hons) Broadcast Audio and Music Technology
Frenchay
72
JAMES
G45F
BSc(Hons) Digital Media
Frenchay
72
G61F
BSc(Hons) Games Technology
Frenchay
72
TIGA
W41F
BA(Hons) Product Design
Frenchay
88
IED
W24F
BSc(Hons) Product Design Technology
Frenchay
88
IED
Degrees with an Integrated Foundation Year
* For full information on entry requirements, including required subjects, grades, alternative qualifications and confirmed 2019 tariff points (published from August 2018), please visit our website. ** For full accreditation names please see page 135. §
Applicant may be asked to provide a portfolio.
¶
Applicant will be required to audition.
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DRAMA, ACTING AND MUSIC Do you have the confidence and creativity to be centre stage? Join our community of people who are versatile, adaptable and not afraid of taking risks to ‘wow’ the crowds. We’ll give you ample opportunities to share ideas, play and perform, and work as a collective on a variety of productions. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to show your talent, and have highly-valued, transferable skills so you can work across a range of careers. Drama, Acting and Music
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Play your part
I got to experience many different aspects of theatre and production. And being in the heart of the city, it gave us the opportunity to bring our skills outside of the University, showcasing our own work around the city, thanks to the number of connections UWE Bristol has with theatres. Maisie BA(Hons) Drama
Graduate destinations: • Writer • Director • Technician • Performer • Producer
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Bristol is rich in theatre and live performance, so studying with us will place you in a privileged position. Be the first to hear about events and opportunities. We've worked hard at establishing strong partnerships with inspirational venues and producers of world-class performances like Colston Hall, Tobacco Factory, Arnolfini and In Between Time Festival. A strong portfolio and network are also key. You’ll get to liaise with industry experts at specialist workshops, guest lectures and events. Our superb facilities offer all you need to enhance your imagination and stage the shows you always dreamt of. Get hands-on in drama studios with high-tech lighting and sound systems. Enjoy instrument sessions at our recording studios and band rehearsal rooms. With high-end cameras, editing suites and a dubbing theatre on offer, you can develop valuable skills in creative direction, editing and post-production. As an artist, you’ll be eager to showcase your skills. Our courses are designed to give you an overall experience where you can demonstrate your artistic talent. Our Drama Society organises plays every year and you can audition for musicals and concerts at our Centre for Music. By working in dynamic teams of passionate individuals, you’ll develop first-class communication skills and learn how to solve problems creatively under pressure.
98%
of UWE Bristol Drama and Acting graduates are in work or further study after six months.
Source: DLHE (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education) Survey 2017.
Fact
We have strong collaborations with Bristol Old Vic, Colston Hall, St George's Concert Hall and Bristol Music Trust.
Courses: Degrees Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff *
W400
BA(Hons) Drama‡
City Campus
112
W490
BA(Hons) Drama and Acting ‡
City Campus
112
W384
BA(Hons) Music
Frenchay
112
* For full information on entry requirements, including required subjects, grades, alternative qualifications and confirmed 2019 tariff points (published from August 2018), please visit our website. ** For full accreditation names please see page 135. ‡
Applicant will be required to attend an interview.
Find out more about our Drama, Acting and Music courses here: uwe.ac.uk/subjects/drama Drama, Acting and Music
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Do you have the talent to inspire people to reach their full potential? Are you fascinated by the social, psychological and policy factors that influence young peoples’ lives? Whatever your interests, if you’re planning to work with learners in a professional capacity, we have a range of courses to set you on that path. Join our lively community, where everyone has a shared passion for life-long learning.
EDUCATION AND CHILDHOOD
98%
of UWE Bristol Education and Childhood graduates are in work or further study after six months. Source: DLHE (Destination of
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Shape learning experiences that make a difference At UWE Bristol, we run courses in childhood, education technology and teaching. You’ll experience an exciting, forward facing environment and explore a rapidly changing landscape where new questions are being asked and new understandings emerging. In short, you’ll be part of the future of learning. A future where the latest technology and challenging new ideas are transforming the way people of all ages are taught. Partnership is at the heart of everything we do. We work with more than 200 educational and cultural settings across the South West and beyond. These partners provide excellent work-based opportunities which are central to our courses, so you’ll be fully prepared for the workplace when you graduate. Be inspired by our staff who are not only committed to their field, but also to excellence in teaching and learning in Higher Education. Students regularly nominate them for awards for their innovative and inspirational teaching and our tutors have been recognised as both UWE Bristol and National Teaching Fellows. We consistently score well above average in the annual National Student Survey across many measures including teaching, staff enthusiasm, personal development and academic support for students. This shows where our priorities lie, with you. Alongside our strong practice focus, we are dedicated to engaging with research-based practice to help students find out what really works. Staff are involved in many research projects including exploring ways to support learners who face significant challenges. You’ll be supported and encouraged to develop your own research to help inform your practice and that of others.
Having UWE Bristol trainees in our school has had a positive effect on the whole school community. Their enthusiasm and professionalism has been commented on by staff, parents and governors. The training they receive prior to placements has ensured quality experiences for the children. Linda Bennett Parson Street Primary School
The course gives you a strong foundation for future career prospects. It’s allowed me to put my theoretical understanding into practical experiences. You see first-hand the importance of early childhood and the practitioner’s role in supporting that development. Jade BA(Hons) Early Childhood
You’ll work both collaboratively and independently during your course, develop key communication and interpersonal skills, learn how to organise information and ideas, and present your thoughts clearly and confidently to a range of audiences. We prioritise experiences and skills which make you highly sought-after graduates.
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97%
of UWE Bristol BA(Hons) Early Childhood students are satisfied with the quality of their course overall.
Source: Based on the responses to the National Student Survey 2017.
Graduate destinations: • Teacher • Nursery Manager • Early Years Practitioner • Family Support Worker • Museum Education Officer • Transition Co-ordinator
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Courses: Degrees Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff *
X312
BA(Hons) Early Childhood
Frenchay
104
X9J9
BA(Hons) Education and Technology †
Frenchay
104
X303
BA(Hons) Education in Professional Practice (Top Up)
Frenchay
G1X9
BSc(Hons) Mathematics with Qualified Teacher Status‡^
Frenchay
120
X123
Education)‡
Frenchay
112
Campus
UCAS Tariff *
Frenchay
64
Frenchay
88
Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff *
X161
University Centre Weston
48
BA(Hons) Primary Education (Initial Teacher
Degrees with an Integrated Foundation Year Course Code Course X31F G1XF
BA(Hons) Early Childhood BSc(Hons) Mathematics with Qualified Teacher
Status‡
Foundation Degrees FdA Inclusive Practice‡
* For full information on entry requirements, including required subjects, grades, alternative qualifications and confirmed 2019 tariff points (published from August 2018), please visit our website. †
Subject to final UWE Bristol approval.
‡
Applicant will be required to attend an interview.
^
This course has subject specific entry requirements. Refer to website for full list of acceptable subjects.
Find out more about our Education and Childhood courses here: uwe.ac.uk/subjects/ education Education and Childhood
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Could you design and create solutions for some of the world’s greatest challenges? Do you have a passion for communication, teamwork and problem solving? We promise to match your creativity and ambition by arming you with the technical skills, knowledge and commercial savvy needed to succeed. Pick from one of our many accredited engineering courses, and we’ll help you reach your career goal.
ENGINEERING Become a multidisciplinary specialist Echoes of Bristol’s engineering greatness are everywhere. The Clifton Suspension Bridge dominates our cityscape. This spectacular structure was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel – one of the most innovative engineers of the 19th century. Historians believe Bristol inventor Sarah Guppy could have given Brunel the idea, though in those days, women engineers were unheard of. Brunel and Guppy's legacy
Be inspired by our state-of-the-art equipment. You’ll boost your creativity and technical ability developing and testing concepts using first-class technology. Get hands-on in our manufacturing workshops, wind tunnels, and concrete and robotics labs. Test aircraft and vehicles in high-tech flight and vehicle simulators. Or try out theories in large computing labs and computer-aided design (CAD)
continues today, with the largest aerospace firms in the UK all operating in the region. Study with us, and you’re ideally placed for work-based opportunities and future employment prospects. UWE Bristol engineers change our world.
suites. Once you’ve created your prototypes, you can showcase them to employers, media and the public at our annual Degree Show.
We’ve links with internationally-renowned companies such as Airbus, Rolls-Royce, GE Aviation and Intel, who have made our city their home. They offer students work placements, internships and the chance to take part in live projects. Key partners, including QinetiQ and the MOD, also provide practical insights into the issues they face day-to-day. And you’ll get an inside track on the industry and future careers through regular presentations from visiting professionals.
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We place a strong emphasis on employability and skills development. You’ll be encouraged to take part in national competitions and initiatives. You may wish to volunteer your time helping develop infrastructure in third world countries through schemes like Engineers without Borders. Whatever branch of engineering you study, we’ll encourage you to get involved with activities, boost that CV, grasp opportunities and discover where your interests lie.
94%
of UWE Bristol Engineering graduates are in work or further study after six months.
Source: DLHE (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education) Survey 2017.
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My advice to anyone researching degree choices is that choosing the right course at the right university is only part of the story. What really matters is applying yourself from the start. No matter how much help you get with writing a CV, you still need good things to put in it. I did my third-year placement with Babcock, which led to me being offered a graduate training scheme place. I really liked doing engineering and enjoyed being in a working environment. I’ve always liked the military and the Royal Navy in particular, which is why I know that a career in naval defence engineering is for me. When you’re 17 and applying to university you don’t really know what’s out there, but going on placement gives you a real taste. It lets you know that you actually want to do the job you are studying for. Lawrence MEng Mechanical Engineering Babcock, Devonport Dockyard
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New multimillion pound Engineering building to open September 2020 in the heart of Frenchay Campus.
Having people with the right skills is vital to our continued and future success. UWE Bristol has a key role to play in understanding our current and future skills needs, and developing the programmes necessary to deliver first class graduates with both the technical expertise and professional abilities we require. Mark Stewart General Manager and HR Director Airbus UK
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Fact
20 of our graduates were employed by Airbus in 2016.
Graduate destinations: Engineering graduates go into jobs in a range of industry sectors and roles. These include civil engineering firms, automotive and aeronautical design, mechanical, electronic, production and process engineering.
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Find out more about our Engineering courses here: uwe.ac.uk/subjects/ engineering
Courses: Degrees Course Code Course Engineering^
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
H403
BEng(Hons) Aerospace
Frenchay
120
H404
MEng Aerospace Engineering^
Frenchay
128
H405
BEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies^
Frenchay
120
Studies^
H406
MEng Aerospace Engineering with Pilot
Frenchay
128
KH12
BEng(Hons) Architecture and Environmental Engineering^ Frenchay
128
ARB, CIBSE, EC, LAM, RIBA
H331
BEng(Hons) Automotive Engineering^
Frenchay
120
EC, IMechE
H335
MEng Automotive Engineering^
Frenchay
128
EC, IMechE
H290
BEng(Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering^
Frenchay
112
CIHT, ICE, IHE, IStructE
HM3L
BEng(Hons) Electronic and Computer Engineering^
Gloucestershire 120 College
EC, IET
H61D
BEng(Hons) Electronic Engineering^
Frenchay
120
EC, IET
H61C
MEng Electronic Engineering^
Frenchay
128
EC, IET
H110
BSc(Hons) Engineering (Top
H300
BEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering^
Frenchay
120
EC, IMechE
H301
MEng Mechanical Engineering^
Frenchay
128
EC, IMechE
Frenchay
120
EC, IET
Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
H43F
BEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering
Frenchay
88
H45F
BEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies
Frenchay
88
KH1F
BEng(Hons) Architecture and Environmental Engineering
Frenchay
88
ARB, CIBSE, RIBA
H31F
BEng(Hons) Automotive Engineering
Frenchay
88
EC, IMechE
H29F
BEng(Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering
Frenchay
88
CIHT, ICE, IHE, IStructE
H6DF
BEng(Hons) Electronic Engineering
Frenchay
88
EC, IET
H3FF
BEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Frenchay
88
EC, IMechE
H67F
BEng(Hons) Robotics
Frenchay
88
EC, IET
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
H671
BEng(Hons)
up)^
Robotics^
Frenchay
Degrees with an Integrated Foundation Year
Foundation Degrees Course Code Course Engineering^
C2M4
FdSc Electronic and Computer
Gloucestershire 120 College
093S
FdSc Mechanical Engineering
Bridgwater and 102 Taunton College
834A
FdSc Mechatronics^
Bridgwater and 102 Taunton College
IET
* For full information on entry requirements, including required subjects, grades, alternative qualifications and confirmed 2019 tariff points (published from August 2018), please visit our website. ** For full accreditation names please see page 135. ^
This course has subject specific entry requirements. Refer to website for full list of acceptable subjects.
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Our students burst with creativity. They are curious and open-minded. If this sounds like you, we’ll help focus your passion and translate it into results. By the time you finish your degree, you’ll be confident and highly skilled with a talent for communicating ideas that inspire and engage.
FILMMAKING, ANIMATION AND PHOTOGRAPHY I mmerse yourself in Bristol’s vibrant community The city attracts filmmakers, animators and photographers from all over the world. You’ll be at the right place to stimulate your potential and forge collaborations, which will influence and shape your individual style. The location of our City Campus, near the lively harbourside, gives you prime access to all the region has to offer in terms of creativity and inspiration. We design our courses with input from sector leaders – from the BBC and A Productions, to the Royal Photographic Society. Our strong relationships with these organisations will enable you to learn cuttingedge techniques, visit professional studios, attend masterclasses, work on multi-disciplinary projects and get involved in exciting work opportunities. Enjoy full access to our new £7 million production and post-production facilities. Bring your ideas to life in studios for animation and photography using the very latest industry kit, and then showcase your creations at our annual Degree Show, or at exhibitions and film premieres, which draw employers, media and talent spotters from all over the UK. It’s your chance to shine.
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I flourished during my time at UWE Bristol. Within a year of graduating I assisted renowned photographer Zed Nelson, was commissioned by the Financial Times magazine and had personal projects in Dazed, Vice and The Guardian amongst others. Cian BA(Hons) Photography
92%
of UWE Bristol Filmmaking, Animation and Photography graduates are in work or further studies after six months. Source: DLHE (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education) Survey 2017.
Graduate destinations: • Animator • Art Director • Camera Operator • Photographer • TV Production Assistant
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Courses: Degrees Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
W615
BA(Hons) Animation‡§
City Campus
112
W293
BA(Hons) Filmmaking ‡§
City Campus
112
CS
City Campus
112
AOP, CS
Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff *
I620
University Centre Weston
W640
BA(Hons)
Photography ‡§
Foundation Degrees FdSc Games and Animation Production§
* For full information on entry requirements, including required subjects, grades, alternative qualifications and confirmed 2019 tariff points (published from August 2018), please visit our website. ** For full accreditation names please see page 135. ‡
Applicant will be required to attend an interview.
§
Portfolio requirements.
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Find out more about our Filmmaking, Animation and Photography courses here: uwe.ac.uk/subjects/ filmmaking Filmmaking, Animation and Photography
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Are you driven by the important issues that affect our environment and want to make a difference? Our students care about the planet and understand the importance of sustainability. They are culturally aware and keen to influence change in society. If this sounds like you, let us transfer these interests into the knowledge and skills that will prepare you for a rewarding career.
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Geography, Planning and Environmental Management
Prepare to make an impact We’ve strong consultancy links with the UK government, the European Union and other clients across a range of sectors. We use these contacts to inform our teaching. You’ll also benefit from our expert staff who are connected to industry, and undertake scholarship and transformational research in areas such as flood, air quality, transport and planning, climate change and society, place and sustainability. To ensure you have an all-round perspective in your subject area, we’ll encourage you to get real-life work experience. It’ll boost your confidence and CV, making you highly employable. Organisations from across key sectors provide inspiring placements and we’ll help you find the opportunity that’s right for you. You’ll take part in field trips so you can research different environments, understand their challenges, and identify solutions for change. Field topics include industrial archaeology in Wales, urban development in Majorca, coastal change in Brittany or Iceland’s diverse geology and geography. Why not study overseas to enrich your learning experience, cultural awareness
and global network? Our links with a variety of universities abroad can make this happen if you study Geography or Urban Planning. Enhance your technical know-how and creativity solving real world problems in our well-equipped facilities. We provide all you need to develop first-class research and data management skills in specialist laboratories for earth sciences, environmental change, surveying technology and spatial analysis. You’ll also have access to excellent library facilities with many online resources.
90%
of UWE Bristol Geography, Planning and Environmental Management graduates are in work or further study after six months.
Source: DLHE (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education) Survey 2017.
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Graduate destinations: ome of our graduate destinations S include the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, Department for Energy and Climate Change and Ecotricity.
My internship with Low Carbon South West meant I learnt about sustainable topics that were relevant to my degree and I further expanded my knowledge on relevant issues, such as renewable energy. I feel the work experience will help me in my future. It allowed me to build a network of contacts, and has given me confidence in applying for professional jobs when I graduate. Daniel BA(Hons) Geography
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Courses: Degrees Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
L700
BA(Hons) Geography
Frenchay
112
RGS
FF89
BSc(Hons) Geography
Frenchay
112
IES, RGS
L7K4
BA(Hons) Geography and Planning
Frenchay
112
N890
BA(Hons) Geography and Tourism
Frenchay
112
Frenchay
112
Geology^
F600
BSc(Hons)
3W25
BA(Hons) Uniformed and Public Services (Top up)^
University Centre Weston
K401
BSc(Hons) Urban Planning
Frenchay
112
Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
L70F
BA(Hons) Geography
Frenchay
72
RGS
FF8F
BSc(Hons) Geography
Frenchay
72
IES, RGS
L74F
BA(Hons) Geography and Planning
Frenchay
72
N89F
BA(Hons) Geography and Tourism
Frenchay
72
K41F
BSc(Hons) Urban Planning
Frenchay
72
Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff *
L900
University Centre Weston
64
RTPI
Degrees with an Integrated Foundation Year
RTPI
Foundation Degrees FdA Uniformed and Public Services
* For full information on entry requirements, including required subjects, grades, alternative qualifications and confirmed 2019 tariff points (published from August 2018), please visit our website. ** For full accreditation names please see page 135. ^
This course has subject specific entry requirements. Refer to website for full list of acceptable subjects.
Find out more about our Geography, Planning and Environmental Management courses here: uwe.ac.uk/subjects/ geography Geography, Planning and Environmental Management
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98%
of UWE Bristol Journalism, Media and Public Relations graduates are in work or further study after six months.
Source: DLHE (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education) Survey 2017.
JOURNALISM, MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS Do you have what it takes to become a great storyteller? Are you creative, culturally aware and a good communicator? We’ll help you enrich your knowledge through practice using modern media forms and innovative techniques, so you’ll have all the skills you need to succeed in this thriving and stimulating industry.
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Be part of a dynamic media community Bristol is one of the most successful media hubs outside of London. We’ll encourage you to make the most of the city by securing exciting work experience opportunities to boost your CV and help you stand out from the competition. We have strong partnerships with the BBC, Bristol Post, production companies, local radio, Bristol City Council, PR agencies and media outlets. You’ll gain an overview of the media landscape and different journalistic styles through our field trips and talks from visiting industry experts. This first-hand exposure will enhance your confidence and will let you fully explore which fields interest you the most. In addition to developing your technical and team-working skills, you’ll learn how to communicate creatively to deadlines. You’ll have opportunities to scope out, research and tell stories from across the city, using a range of media and professional resources, including our industry-standard TV studios, broadcast newsroom and radio and edit suites.
I undertook several work experience placements throughout my course including internships in Esquire and Harper’s Bazaar magazines and they’ve been invaluable in my professional development. They offered me the opportunity to put into practice and expand the skills learned on the course, as well as network with relevant figures in the industry. Madalina BA(Hons) Journalism and Public Relations
Being proactive is key in this business. We’ll support you to maximise your opportunities within the classroom and beyond. Start building and promoting your portfolio, respond to live client briefs and get involved in student media, including broadcasts, print, and blogging. There’ll be plenty of occasions to showcase your efforts, and get them in front of the right people at media events and festivals, plus our very own annual Degree Show.
100%
of UWE Bristol Journalism, Media and PR students are satisfied with the quality of their course overall.
Source: Based on the responses to the National Student Survey 2017.
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Journalism, Media and Public Relations
Graduate destinations: • Journalist
• TV Production Assistant
• Copywriter
• Script Writer
• PR Executive
• Assistant Editor
Courses: Degrees Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
P500
BA(Hons) Broadcast Journalism
City Campus
120
PP52
BA(Hons) Journalism and Public Relations
City Campus
120
P251
BA(Hons) Media and Journalism
City Campus
112
Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff *
P50F
BA(Hons) Broadcast Journalism
Frenchay
64
PP5F
BA(Hons) Journalism and Public Relations
Frenchay
64
P25F
BA(Hons) Media and Journalism
Frenchay
64
BJTC
Degrees with an Integrated Foundation Year
* For full information on entry requirements, including required subjects, grades, alternative qualifications and confirmed 2019 tariff points (published from August 2018), please visit our website. ** For full accreditation names please see page 135.
Find out more about our Journalism, Media and Public Relations courses here: uwe.ac.uk/subjects/ media Journalism, Media and Public Relations
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Do you want to become a positive force for change? Join us, and you’ll be welcomed into a community of like-minded people who share your drive to do the right thing. You need commitment to tackle the intellectual challenges posed by studying law subjects, but the rewards are worth it. You’ll enter the world of work with a skillset that’s highly valued by employers, and a choice of exciting career paths, both in legal services and outside them. A Law degree can take you anywhere.
LAW
Make a difference Enjoy full access to our £55 million state-of-the-art building, which houses the Bristol Law School. You’ll be taught by experienced academics, solicitors and barristers who’ll prepare you for life in the workplace, including the modern legal practice. Perfect your public speaking skills in our mock courtrooms, build strong and persuasive cases in our Law library, and learn how to ask the right questions in our dedicated Pro-Bono Office. We have a 300-seat Harvard lecture theatre, plus social spaces designed for individual study, group work, and local business engagement. Imagine the connections you could make. Getting practical experience is important too. It’ll help build the knowledge and confidence needed to give you an edge. We’ve spent 40 years as a leader in legal education, so our links with regional law firms and the Bristol Law Society are long-established and sound.
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Because of these partnerships, we can help you secure valuable work-based learning opportunities such as placements and advisory activities. You’ll have the opportunity to enrich your real-world learning through a mix of field trips and study visits to places such as Lincoln’s Inn, the Houses of Parliament, European Union institutions, the United Nations and law firms, often organised by UWE Bristol’s Student Law Society. We hope you’ll join one of the many networks and societies available on campus and take part in our lively community activities, including regular mooting competitions and pro bono work. Our students have won national awards for their efforts in these areas; they’re great for boosting confidence – and the CV. Make the most of your time with us, while making a real difference to people’s lives.
96%
of UWE Bristol Law graduates are in work or further study after six months.
Working with UWE Bristol has been a great success. My graduate intern last year was offered a full-time post. This year, the same opportunity is available for my new graduate intern. The great strength of the programme is its mutual benefits; the handson experience from us, combined with the intelligence, exuberance, dedication and boundless energy of the interns from UWE Bristol. Paul Hajek Clutton Cox Limited
Source: DLHE (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education) Survey 2017.
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Award winner Pro Bono Initiative of the Year (The Lawyer Awards 2016). Our students have been recognised for their pro bono work with the Legal Advocacy Support Project. For more than three years, our volunteers have been helping to advise claimants challenging changes made to their disability entitlement. To date, they have helped to win more than £1 million in benefits for clients incorrectly judged to be capable of working by the Department for Work and Pensions.
Graduate destinations: • Trainee Lawyer • Legal Associate • Paralegal • Legal Adviser • Legal Claims Handler • Litigation Executive
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Courses: All of our LLB courses are recognised by the Bar Standards Board. On completion, you can continue to study to progress to the Legal Practice Course (LPC), Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) or Master of Laws (LLM).
Courses: Degrees Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff *
NM11
BA(Hons) Business and Law
Frenchay
120
NM1A
BA(Hons) Business Management with Law
Frenchay
120
M221
LLB(Hons) Commercial Law
Frenchay
120
MM19
BA(Hons) Criminology and Law
Frenchay
120
M121
LLB(Hons) European and International Law
Frenchay
120
M100
LLB(Hons) Law
Frenchay
120
NM1B
LLB(Hons) Law with Business
Frenchay
120
Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff *
NM1F
BA(Hons) Business and Law
Frenchay
48
NMAF
BA(Hons) Business Management with Law
Frenchay
48
M21F
LLB(Hons) Commercial Law
Frenchay
48
MM9F
BA(Hons) Criminology and Law
Frenchay
48
M12F
LLB(Hons) European and International Law
Frenchay
48
M10F
LLB(Hons) Law
Frenchay
48
NMBF
LLB(Hons) Law with Business
Frenchay
48
Degrees with an Integrated Foundation Year
* For full information on entry requirements, including required subjects, grades, alternative qualifications and confirmed 2019 tariff points (published from August 2018), please visit our website.
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You’re not just good at mathematics, you’re fascinated by it. You recognise its beauty and every day value, plus its contribution to science, technology, engineering, medicine, finance and business. We’ll deepen your subject knowledge and expand your skills, so you’ll become the adaptable, multidisciplinary specialist employers value. And you’ll get to meet like-minded people who share your passion, intellect and outlook.
MATHEMATICS
95%
of UWE Bristol BSc(Hons) Mathematics (sandwich route)
students are satisfied with the quality of their course overall. Source: Based on the responses to the National Student Survey 2017.
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Your future counts Employers like graduates with work experience, so take advantage of these opportunities during your time with us. They give you real-world industry insight, build confidence, your professional skills and expand your networks. We have partnerships with organisations who are happy to provide us with a range of mathematics and statistics-focused placements. They include the Office for National Statistics, Higher Education Funding Council, the Welsh National Assembly and TSB, as well as other smaller companies/organisations. Want to teach maths? We offer the perfect pathway for those committed to a teaching career in secondary education. You’ll get direct experience of working in an educational environment through our links with local schools and our outreach programmes. As a mathematics graduate, you’ll be in demand. All our courses are professionally accredited and recognised by industry – so you’ll have a qualification that counts. You’ll also possess a highly desirable skillset for employment in a broad range of careers including research, finance, banking, health sciences, the civil service, operational research, statistical research and teaching. So if you’re looking for a degree that satisfies you intellectually, and offers great job prospects, choose mathematics. Problem solved.
91%
of UWE Bristol BSc(Hons) Mathematics graduates are in work or further study after six months.
Source: DLHE (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education) Survey 2017.
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I did a placement and spent a year working at GE Capital in their Risk Analytics team. The experience gave me great insight. I believe I received a higher grade because of it and would definitely recommend work placements. Ultimately I was offered a role in the same team after graduation, which made my third year a lot easier as I didn’t have to worry about applying for jobs. Bethany BSc(Hons) Mathematics GE Capital
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Graduate destinations: Mathematics and statistics graduates can enjoy a variety of careers in both the private and public sector, including data and statistical analysis roles, and jobs in finance and marketing.
Ranked 21st nationally for Mathematics.
Source: The Guardian University League Tables 2018.
Courses: Degrees Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
G101
BSc(Hons) Mathematics^
Frenchay
120
IMA
G102
MMath Mathematics^
Frenchay
120
IMA
Frenchay
120
IMA, RSS
Frenchay
120
Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
G10F
BSc(Hons) Mathematics
Frenchay
88
IMA
G30F
BSc(Hons) Mathematics and Statistics
Frenchay
88
IMA
Frenchay
88
Statistics^
G300
BSc(Hons) Mathematics and
G1X9
BSc(Hons) Mathematics with Qualified Teacher Status‡^
Degrees with an Integrated Foundation Year
G1XF
BSc(Hons) Mathematics with Qualified Teacher
Status‡
* For full information on entry requirements, including required subjects, grades, alternative qualifications and confirmed 2019 tariff points (published from August 2018), please visit our website. ** For full accreditation names please see page 135. ‡
Applicant will be required to attend an interview.
^
This course has subject specific entry requirements. Refer to website for full list of acceptable subjects.
Find out more about our Mathematics courses here: uwe.ac.uk/subjects/maths Mathematics
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To be a nurse or a midwife you’ll need to consistently demonstrate the core values of compassion, respect, dignity and inclusivity, and have a commitment to providing a high quality of care. Healthcare professionals focus on meeting the needs of individuals accessing services and thrive on making a positive difference to people’s lives. Let us help you to develop your clinical capability, intellectual capacity and professional attributes with an innovative and practice-focused learning experience that will empower you to challenge, lead, and transform care.
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Make a real difference to people’s lives Become a work-ready professional by exploring evidence, discussing care and learning in realistic contexts. In addition to classroom-based work, we have first-class facilities that simulate real-world healthcare at both of our campuses. At Glenside, you’ll practise in our multi-million pound simulation suites, replica wards, sensory suite and consultation rooms. It’s also home to one of the best health and social care libraries in England. And in Gloucester, you’ll use our purpose-built skills and simulation suite. Everything you need to develop your professional and clinical skills is here. You’ll also need work-based experience to put your learning into practice. We have long-established partnerships with NHS trusts, social enterprises and voluntary agencies across the region offering plenty of placement opportunities. Working with service users, carers and other healthcare professionals across a range of settings will help you understand different health conditions, client groups and models of care while becoming confident in different practice environments. It will also give you excellent teamwork skills and the ability to work under your own initiative. Our academic staff are registered professionals and experts in nursing or midwifery practice and education. Our courses incorporate modern learning technologies and approaches and are developed, and delivered, in collaboration with our clinical partners, research colleagues and service users. Many of our professors are world-renowned for their life-changing research into fields such as long-term conditions, ethics and public health and wellbeing. Having access to this wealth of expertise will enhance your learning and prepare you for a rewarding career.
I’ve had some fantastic placements which equipped me for going into practice. I had my first placement at Bristol Children’s Hospital and was delighted to be able to return there – as a newly qualified nurse. I couldn’t wait to start work. Joanne BSc(Hons) Nursing (Children’s Nursing)
99%
of UWE Bristol Nursing and Midwifery graduates are in work or further study after six months.
Source: DLHE (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education) Survey 2017.
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Graduate destinations: • Adult Nurse • Midwife • Children’s Nurse • Mental Health Nurse • Learning Disability Nurse
Working alongside our healthcare professionals, students are expected to be polite, inquisitive, engaged and demonstrate real compassion and care for our patients. These are skills and attributes we would encourage in our workforce of the future. Students from UWE Bristol exhibit these qualities and it’s a pleasure and privilege to be part of their journey through our Foundation Trust and their chosen profession. Dee Gibson-Wain Associate Director Education and Development Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Courses: Degrees Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
B711
BSc(Hons) Midwifery ‡^
Glenside
136
NMC
B701
BSc(Hons) Nursing (Adult)‡^
Glenside, Gloucester
120
NMC
B702
BSc(Hons) Nursing (Children’s)‡^
Glenside
120
NMC
B703
BSc(Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities)‡^
Glenside
120
NMC
Glenside, Gloucester
120
NMC
Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff *
B900
Glenside, City of Bristol College
B704
BSc(Hons) Nursing (Mental
Health)‡^
Foundation Programme Foundation Programme Health Professions‡
Foundation Degrees Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff *
L510
FdSc Health and Social Care Practice‡
University Centre Weston
48
L541
FdSc Integrated Mental Health and Social Care‡
University Centre Weston
* For full information on entry requirements, including required subjects, grades, alternative qualifications and confirmed 2019 tariff points (published from August 2018), please visit our website. ** For full accreditation names please see page 135. ‡
Applicant will be required to attend an interview.
^
This course has subject specific entry requirements. Refer to website for full list of acceptable subjects.
Find out more about our Nursing and Midwifery courses here: uwe.ac.uk/subjects/nursing Nursing and Midwifery
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SCIENCE Start your science career with us. We provide a welcoming and friendly environment for everyone. Join our community of bright, passionate pioneers who are naturally curious, and motivated by an unwavering belief that their work really matters. Whatever science subject you pursue, we’ll keep you engaged through our varied work placements, stimulating lab investigations and exciting field trips. A solid, theoretical grounding will form the backbone of your studies, and fast-track you to success.
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Explore and improve the world around you
My understanding of practical applications of scientific protocols is very high due to the amount of lab time I received at UWE Bristol. Learning labs skills is essential in personal and professional development as a scientist. It really gave the feel of how working in an academic lab will be. Hannah BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science
If you’re interested in investigating human health and disease, or want to discover the complexity and diversity of living systems, we have a course to suit. We offer biomedical and biological science programmes with a hands-on, practical approach giving you opportunities to build your skills in real-world situations. Perhaps wildlife ecology, conservation and the environment are your passion, or the fascinating world of forensic science? We offer those courses too. Work experience is vital if you want to develop confidence, professional skills and your networks. Thanks to our industry links, you can access inspiring work placements in the UK or overseas. We have excellent relationships with leading organisations including GlaxoSmithKline, the NHS and Bristol Zoo Gardens. Broaden your experience further through our field trips where you can explore fascinating habitats – from the Devonshire coast, to the tropical seas of Cuba, or the forests of Madagascar. Our students travel the world. Take your learning to the next level in our stand-out facilities. Explore new theories and enhance your technical skills in our dedicated study spaces. We’ve invested over £3 million in the latest lab facilities and technology. You can map habitats and gather data from drones using specialised software in our digital technology suite. Forensic Science students have access to our crime scene house and virtual environments to hone their investigation skills. As part of our active research community, you’ll learn from the best how to solve real-world problems. We conduct research alongside other universities and organisations – some 200 collaborations worldwide – including the BBC, AstraZeneca and the Bristol Urological Institute. This work is world-renowned. We are discovering ways to create energy from waste, how to prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s and methods to increase crop yields. And you’ll get the chance to be involved as you can choose to work with a research group for your final year project. Sign up to science, and you really can change the world around you.
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97%
of UWE Bristol Science graduates are in work or further study after six months. Source: DLHE (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education)
Survey 2017.
Graduate destinations: • Environmental Consultant
• Clinical Trials Co-ordinator
• Forensic Scientist
• Geneticist
• Crime Scene Investigator
• Zookeeper/Conservationist
• Laboratory Analyst
• Healthcare Scientist
• Biomedical Scientist
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Courses: Degrees Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
C110
BSc(Hons) Biological Sciences^
Frenchay
112
C11M
MSci Biological Sciences^
Frenchay
112
Frenchay
128
IBMS
Frenchay
128
IBMS IES
Science^
C980
BSc(Hons) Biomedical
C98M
MSci Biomedical Science^ Science^
F900
BSc(Hons) Environmental
Frenchay
112
F90M
MSci Environmental Science^
Frenchay
112
F410
BSc(Hons) Forensic Science^
Frenchay
120
Frenchay
120
Science^
F41M
MSci Forensic
L5C9
BSc(Hons) Healthcare Science (Clinical Engineering)^ Sciences)^
CSFS IPEM, NSHCS
C991
BSc(Hons) Healthcare Science (Physiological
Frenchay
120
NSHCS, RCCP
45MN
BSc(Hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science^
Frenchay, Bristol Zoo
112
IES
45MM
MSci Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science^
Frenchay, Bristol Zoo
112
IES
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
Frenchay
48
Frenchay
48
Frenchay
48
IBMS
Degrees with an Integrated Foundation Year Course Code Course C11F
BSc(Hons) Biological Sciences^ Sciences^
C1MF
MSci Biological
C98F
BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science^ Science^
C9MF
MSci Biomedical
Frenchay
48
IBMS
F90F
BSc(Hons) Environmental Science^
Frenchay
48
IES
F9MF
MSci Environmental Science^
Frenchay
48
F41F
BSc(Hons) Forensic Science^
Frenchay
48
F4MF
MSci Forensic Science^
Frenchay
48
Frenchay, Bristol Zoo
48
IES
Frenchay, Bristol Zoo
48
IES
Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff *
C992
FdSc Healthcare Science
Frenchay
64
F750
FdSc Integrated Wildlife Conservation^
Bristol Zoo
64
Science^
45FF
BSc(Hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
45MF
MSci Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science^
Foundation Degrees
* For full information on entry requirements, including required subjects, grades, alternative qualifications and confirmed 2019 tariff points (published from August 2018), please visit our website. ** For full accreditation names please see page 135. ^
This course has subject specific entry requirements. Refer to website for full list of acceptable subjects.
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What do our students have in common? A desire to understand individuals and communities; an inquisitive mind that analyses the world and is eager to contribute to society. Sounds like you? Let us transform this curiosity into valuable skills that will prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities.
SOCIAL SCIENCES Start making a difference To thrive in your chosen field, you’ll need more than a good understanding of the subject. You’ll need the skills to be able to question, critique and evaluate the world around you. We’ll help you to develop these and more – ensuring you stand out from the competition and become an asset to any organisation. Make the most of the many volunteering and placement opportunities on offer. They will broaden your horizons and sharpen your skills. We have a wide range of partners including HM Prison Service, the NHS, local councils and charities across the UK and abroad, so you can put your learning into practice. This might be advising young offenders in the community, teaching philosophy in schools, supporting charities or working with government policy makers. Our teaching staff are as inquisitive as our students. Many are renowned for ground-breaking research in diverse areas including body image, crime, risk and society, global security and human rights. This depth of knowledge doesn’t just shape our courses; it influences policy and practice – nationally and internationally.
We do more than teaching theory in a traditional way. Our teaching methods are engaging. You’ll develop first-class analytical skills and you’ll get to apply them in the classroom – whether you’re writing policy papers and speeches or taking part in role-plays and debates. Learning happens off-campus too. During field trips and through our local engagement programme ‘Social Science in the City’, you’ll be exposed to complex issues such as the breakdown of communities; the role of psychology in understanding political and social behaviour; and the impact of globalisation. This will be your chance to contribute as an active citizen, appreciating social challenges and developing possible solutions.
94%
of UWE Bristol Social Sciences graduates are in work or further studies after six months.
Source: DLHE (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education) Survey 2017.
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I have had the opportunity to work with UWE Bristol Psychology students over the past two years in our clinical neuropsychology setting. Each of the students gained valuable clinical and research experience within our team. In addition, we have maintained contact during their final academic year to collaborate on research. Dr Margaret Newson PhD Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist Southmead Hospital
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Graduate destinations:
Studying Sociology widened my horizons and gave me the analytical skills to start a project and take it all the way. My tutors always encouraged us to think outside the box and to find out what we’re really good at. That’s exactly what I did – think outside the box!
Psychology
Ben BA(Hons) Sociology Founder of Graze, snack box company
• Probation Officer
• Assistant Psychologist
Politics and International Relations
• N HS Recovery Support Worker
• Government and Civil Service
• B usiness and Finance Consultant
• Fundraiser and organiser
• Behavioural Analyst Criminology and Sociology • Project Officer • Field Operations Associate • Drug Intervention Worker
• NGO and charity sector • Public relations Philosophy • Charity Manager • Teacher • Lawyer • Policy Advisor
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Courses: Degrees Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
M900
BA(Hons) Criminology
Frenchay
120
MM19
BA(Hons) Criminology and Law
Frenchay
120
ML93
BA(Hons) Criminology and Sociology
Frenchay
120
M9C8
BSc(Hons) Criminology with Psychology
Frenchay
120
University Centre Weston
112
Practice^
B919
MSci Environmental Health and
CIEH
V500
BA(Hons) Philosophy
Frenchay
120
L290
BA(Hons) Politics and International Relations
Frenchay
120
C800
BSc(Hons) Psychology
Frenchay
128
BPS
C8M9
BSc(Hons) Psychology with Criminology
Frenchay
128
BPS
C8L3
BSc(Hons) Psychology with Sociology
Frenchay
128
BPS
B917
BSc(Hons) Public and Environmental Health (Top up)
University Centre Weston
L300
BA(Hons) Sociology
Frenchay
112
L3C8
BSc(Hons) Sociology with Psychology
Frenchay
112
Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
M90F
BA(Hons) Criminology
Frenchay
48
MM9F
BA(Hons) Criminology and Law
Frenchay
48
ML3F
BA(Hons) Criminology and Sociology
Frenchay
48
M98F
BSc(Hons) Criminology with Psychology
Frenchay
48
V50F
BA(Hons) Philosophy
Frenchay
48
L29F
BA(Hons) Politics and International Relations
Frenchay
48
C80F
BSc(Hons) Psychology
Frenchay
48
BPS
C89F
BSc(Hons) Psychology with Criminology
Frenchay
48
BPS
C8LF
BSc(Hons) Psychology with Sociology
Frenchay
48
BPS
L30F
BA(Hons) Sociology
Frenchay
48
L38F
BSc(Hons) Sociology with Psychology
Frenchay
48
Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
B916
FdSc Public and Environmental Health
University Centre Weston
64
C8X9
FdA Therapeutic Work with Children and Young People‥
Mulberry Bush School
64
CIEH
Degrees with an Integrated Foundation Year
Foundation Degrees CIEH
* For full information on entry requirements, including required subjects, grades, alternative qualifications and confirmed 2019 tariff points (published from August 2018), please visit our website. ** For full accreditation names please see page 135. ‥
Applicant will be required to attend an interview.
^
This course has subject specific entry requirements. Refer to website for full list of acceptable subjects.
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Social Workers are special people. They are passionate, motivated, and dependable. They want to change things for the better. Could you dedicate your career to the wellbeing of others? If you’re up for the challenge, we’ll be there with guidance and support, every step of the way.
SOCIAL WORK Make a difference to people’s lives We’ll build on your innate empathy and natural sense of justice, help deepen your knowledge of the sector, and arm you with the confidence needed to make the right call in complex situations. You’ll be taught by enthusiastic staff, by social work practitioners, and by people who have experience of social workers working with them. Employers, practitioners, service users and carers are involved throughout the course to ensure quality and relevance. A substantial part of the course is spent on practice placements, so you can develop and apply your professional skills in a real-world environment across the public, private and voluntary sectors. Throughout your time with us you’ll be encouraged to reflect on your own experiences, and those of others, both in and outside the University. You’ll gain a well-rounded perspective, a work-ready confidence and a true insight into the challenges of the job. On graduation, you’ll leave with a professional Social Work qualification recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) – and the prospect of a rewarding career ahead.
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96%
of our Social Work graduates are in work or further study six months after graduation.
Source: DLHE (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education) Survey 2017.
The students who work with us help families and professionals dealing with issues for children, undertake some face-toface work, participate in, and sometimes even lead, regular peer group supervision sessions. Their placement experience is very positive and some of them have returned to work with us following qualification. Liz Franklin Social Worker, Somerset County Council
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Graduate destinations: • Social Worker • Domestic Violence Advisor • Caseworker Welfare Service • Youth Worker
Courses: Degrees Course Code Course
Campus
UCAS Tariff * Accreditations**
L500
Glenside
120
BSc(Hons) Social Work‡
HCPC
* For full information on entry requirements, including required subjects, grades, alternative qualifications and confirmed 2019 tariff points (published from August 2018), please visit our website. ** For full accreditation names please see page 135. ‡
Applicant will be required to attend an interview.
Find out more about our Social Work courses here: uwe.ac.uk/subjects/ socialwork Social Work
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THE APPLICATION PROCESS Making your application Check the entry requirements Once you’ve fully researched the courses we have on offer at uwe.ac.uk/ courses and if you decide to make an application, please check you meet, or are working towards, the appropriate entry requirements for your chosen course. In addition to the specific requirements outlined on individual course pages, you should be aware of our general information on entry requirements uwe.ac.uk/ugapply Applications for full-time study Apply online through UCAS for entry onto all degrees including foundation degrees and those with foundation years. You need to go through UCAS even if you’re applying for the second or third year of a course. If you’re not currently studying at school or college you should still apply through UCAS. Your referee can be your manager or employer. You’ll be guided through the straightforward online application process at ucas.com. If you require further advice, contact your teachers, career advisers, the National Careers Service or British Council offices. Some of our courses are highly competitive and are therefore unlikely to consider late applications. You should ensure wherever possible you apply prior to the 15 January UCAS deadline. We are of course happy to consider applications submitted after the January deadline for courses which have vacancies. Courses without vacancies will be highlighted on our website. Key dates throughout the process, including UCAS deadlines, can be found at uwe.ac.uk/timeline. 124
XXXApplication Process The
Applications for part-time study Applications for all part-time undergraduate courses are made directly to us or our local study partners. Visit the course pages on uwe.ac.uk/courses, have a look at the course you are interested in and follow the instructions to apply. International student applications As well as applying through UCAS, international students can apply through one of our overseas representatives. See uwe.ac.uk/ international for contact details of our representatives in your home country. This service is free. Deferred entry In most cases we’re happy to accept applications from students wanting to take a gap year. But there are some courses which don’t accept applications for deferred entry. This is made clear online on the relevant course pages uwe.ac.uk/courses. If you decide after you’ve applied you want to defer, you’ll need to contact our Admissions Team for advice. Courses subject to approval If the degree you’re interested in is marked ‘†Subject to final UWE Bristol approval’, applications should still be made in the normal way. The website information will be kept up-to-date regarding the approval status of a programme uwe.ac.uk/courses. Applicants holding an offer on such a programme will be notified of changes through their UWE Welcome website.
Advanced entry If you’ve already obtained a qualification in, or can demonstrate you have studied relevant subjects at a level equivalent to Higher Education, you may be considered for exemption from part of the course. Before we make you an offer, we’ll need full details of the qualification (including units or modules) and your marks, which you can give us by uploading your transcript to your UWE Welcome website once you’ve applied. Welcoming diversity Equality of opportunity is one of our core values at UWE Bristol. We welcome applicants from a wide range of academic and social backgrounds. 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 relevant professional organisations. We are committed to enabling equality of opportunity in access to study courses, assessment and in developing and delivering 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 all levels in the organisation to commit to these values. Disabled students We welcome applications from people who consider themselves to have a disability; whether it’s physical health, mental health or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Approximately 11% of our current students have declared a disability.
We’ve pulled together some really useful information for you regarding the application process. But if you still have queries about applying to UWE Bristol, we’re always happy to answer them. Simply email admissions@uwe.ac.uk or call us on +44 (0)117 32 83333.
Please disclose any relevant conditions or difficulties on your application form, so we can start to explore your needs with you. If you do disclose, we’ll ask you to provide more information about any access and support needs you might have. Following this, we’ll offer you advice and in some cases, invite you to speak or meet with us in advance of your course starting. We’ll help you with reasonable adjustments, support and equipment, including funding. And we’ll be happy to help with any questions you have at any point in the process. You can disclose a disability to us at any time and if you do, we’ll only share this information with staff involved with organising your support and reasonable adjustments. It’s best to disclose at application stage if possible. The information you disclose will not have an impact on whether you are made an offer to study with us. Criminal convictions If you have a criminal conviction you must declare it on your application form. We may ask you to provide further details of the nature of the conviction. We will not be able to continue considering your application until this information has been provided. Further information on the admission of applicants with criminal convictions is available from our Admissions Team.
Considering your application As soon as we receive your application we’ll email you login details for your personal UWE Welcome website. This gives you access to track your application. We’ll get in touch with you via this website throughout the application process, automatically updating it as soon as anything changes. If you’ve applied for more than one of our courses, your site will show details and communications about them all. We’ll encourage you to check this site regularly and to set admissions@uwe.ac.uk as a ‘trusted’ email source to ensure useful updates are not missed. We’ll carefully consider your application and aim to notify you of an update within 14 days. Typical communications are: • I f we’re able to make you an offer this will be updated on UCAS and your UWE Welcome website. We make offers based on the UCAS tariff, full details of which can be found on the UCAS website ucas.com. Once we have made an offer, you’ll be sent lots of useful information regarding your course and relevant University policies. • W e may require further information from you in order to make a decision on your application. This will be requested by email and through your UWE Welcome website. • F or some courses you may be sent an invitation to attend an interview/ selection event. This will be through your UWE Welcome website and contains all the information you’ll
need to prepare for the day. Please note information concerning your interview will only be viewable on your UWE Welcome website. UCAS will not be updated to reflect the fact you are invited to interview. • S ome courses require you to submit a portfolio of work. This will be requested by means of an e-portfolio facility within your UWE Welcome website. To enable us to consider your application in a timely manner, you should ensure your UCAS application is as detailed as possible.
What happens next? If your course offers an Applicant Day you’ll receive a personal invitation through your UWE Welcome website shortly after you’ve received your offer. Building on the Open Day experience, these events give you the chance to explore your chosen course in much more depth. In many cases we try to run more than one Applicant Day per course. If you decide to firmly accept our offer, you’ll be sent details to apply for our accommodation options. This will normally be from about March or April. Those applicants who choose UWE Bristol as their UCAS insurance choice will not be eligible to apply for accommodation at this time. Full details of the accommodation process and available options can be found on our website uwe.ac.uk/accommodation
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Your course may require occupational health clearance and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to be provided. Details of how to complete these will be sent to you, if applicable, normally from early May onwards. The right to cancel Should you accept an offer to study with us, you have the right to cancel your place within 14 days of acceptance of the offer. To exercise the right to cancel you may use the form at uwe.ac.uk/ ugapply which can be found under the section ‘Offers and confirmation’. Alternatively you can send a clear statement of the decision to withdraw to our Admissions Team by email or letter within the 14 day cancellation period. Keeping in touch We’ll continue to send you useful information from when you apply to when you start your course. This may include reminders on when to apply for student finance as well as detailed joining instructions which we send out in August. We hold regular Q&A sessions on Facebook, giving you the chance to ask any questions you may have. Notifications of these events will be sent by email.
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Getting your results If, when you receive your exam results, they don’t match the conditions of your offer with us, check your status on UCAS or your UWE Welcome website as we may have already confirmed your place. Or contact us immediately to discuss the options available to you. Registration Registration as a student means you agree to be bound by the rules and regulations of the University. If you’d like to find out about these regulations in advance, read our Registration Agreement and Conditions uwe.ac.uk/ academicadvice and our Tuition Fee Policy uwe.ac.uk/money on our website. Online registration can take place from the start of August for those applicants who have completed all their admissions requirements. If you’ve any further queries regarding the application process, please get in touch with our Admissions Team who’ll be happy to help, or look online at our undergraduate application guide uwe.ac.uk/ugapply
YOUR APPLICATION TIMELINE
2018 Spring June September
Meet us at UCAS fairs and school visits Experience one of our Open Days (between June and November) Start your UCAS application and write your personal statement Start researching your accommodation options
November
Attend a selection event for your course, if relevant (between November and May)
2019 15 January February
UCAS deadline Come and see us at an Applicant Day (February/March) Start applying for student funding
End of March April
Start applying for accommodation (you must have firmly accepted a place at UWE Bristol) Accommodation offers start being sent out Make your first (firm) and second (insurance) choice through UCAS
Early June August September
Application for accommodation deadline Results day and confirmation of your place with us Welcome week, induction and Fresher’s Fair The Application Process
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS UCAS tariff points We make our offers using UCAS tariff points. We accept points from all qualifications in the UCAS tariff. This means you can include points from a variety of qualifications, including (but not limited to): A and AS Levels (including General Studies and Critical Thinking); BTEC; Music and Drama; Welsh Baccalaureate; International Baccalaureate; CoPE (Certificate of Professional Effectiveness). On page 130–131 are some of the more common qualifications in the UCAS tariff. This table is not exhaustive. Please see the UCAS website ucas.com for the complete list.
International qualifications We accept a wide range of international qualifications from all over the world. You will find full details on our website uwe.ac.uk/mycountry
What are our minimum entry requirements? For an honours degree course without an integrated foundation year, you normally need two A Levels, or the equivalent, such as a BTEC Diploma or Extended Diploma, International Baccalaureate, or Access to Higher Education Diploma. For an honours degree course with an integrated foundation year, you would normally need one A level or equivalent. Please see our website for full details of all the qualifications which meet our entry requirements uwe.ac.uk/ugapply
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Students who achieve the UCAS tariff points required (and have passed an English Language qualification) have almost always gained qualifications which meet our minimum entry requirements. However, if you have taken a number of other qualifications, (such as AS Levels or Music and Drama qualifications), you should contact us for advice.
Required subjects For some courses, we specify subjects and grades you must achieve. This is usually because you need to have reached a certain standard in a subject in order to succeed on the degree course. Subjects may be required at GCSE, or at A Level, Extended Diploma, IB, or equivalent. Some courses may offer a foundation year as an alternative entry point. It is really important you check you will have the required subjects for your course and contact us (or enquire at an Open Day) if you are unsure.
English Language and Maths We require an English Language qualification for all courses. We accept GCSE English Language grade C (or grade 4 in the new GCSE grading system), 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 depending on the course. For details, please see our courses page uwe.ac.uk/courses GCSE Maths and/or Science grade C (or grade 4 in the new GCSE grading system) 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. 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. Please contact us if you are unsure.
Access courses 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. We’ll consider applications for all our courses from those who are taking or have passed a QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma, or Adult Learners Credit Framework Progression to Higher Education Certificate. For courses which have ‘required subjects’ you normally have to include these subjects within your Access course. These specific requirements, including any grade requirements, are detailed on our course pages uwe.ac.uk/courses
You’ll find entry requirements for each course on our website. We’ve made them as straightforward as possible – and we explain below the different ways you can gain a place on the course of your choice.
Integrated foundation year options We offer a number of courses which include a foundation level entry year for those who need an additional year to gain the required subject knowledge before starting their chosen degree. The best way to explore these is to come to an Open Day, or you can contact us for advice.
Heading Higher Passport (HHP) Plus HHP Plus is a widening participation scheme bringing together enrichment programmes taught in local schools and colleges in partnership with UWE Bristol. We provide a range of experiences and activities, which have the potential to raise aspirations and increase awareness of the opportunities available in Higher Education. The aim is to support learners in decisions about their future. To find out more 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 is a requirement in your chosen course. Typically: • C reative industries – applicants bring examples of their creative work (their ‘portfolio’) which they discuss with course tutors.
• Drama and acting – applicants come for an audition and discussion with course tutors. • I nitial teacher training and health and social care – applicants attend a selection event which will involve undertaking a test and having an interview with course tutors.
I nitial Teacher Education (ITE) courses I n addition to meeting the entry requirements stated for the course you must: • S atisfy the Department for Education about your suitability for the teaching profession and your ability to undertake a training course. For further information, please see the webpage for the course you’re interested in. • P rovide a satisfactory Declaration of Health and a further declaration on criminal convictions (Disclosure and Barring Service clearance) before taking up the place. • S how competence in the use of English Language and Maths – you must pass the Professional Skills Test in literacy and numeracy before starting the course. Further information: https:// getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/ eligibility-for-teacher-training
Health and social care courses In addition to meeting the academic entry requirements stated for the course you must: • D emonstrate your suitability and ability to study the course. For further information, please see the webpage for the course you’re interested in. • P rovide a satisfactory Declaration of Health and a further declaration on criminal convictions (Disclosure and Barring Service clearance) before taking up the place. • S ome courses 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.
Experience – but not the usual entry requirements We can sometimes accept applicants 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 you are adequately prepared for the academic methods of teaching and assessment you will encounter on your course. Sometimes we will recommend you do an Access course or offer you a degree with an integrated foundation year instead.
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UCAS TARIFF A-level
AS-level
Extended Project
BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma
BTEC (QCF) Diploma
BTEC (QCF) 90-Credit Diploma
BTEC (QCF) Subsidiary Diploma
BTEC (QCF) Certificate
BTEC National Extended Diploma
D*D*D*
D*D*D*
D*D*D
D*D*D
D*DD
D*DD
DDD
DDD
DDM
DDM
DMM
D*D*
DMM
D*D MMM
DD
MMM D*D*
MMP
DM
MMP D*D DD
MPP
MM
MPP DM
A*
D*
A
PPP
MP
MM
D
PPP
B MP C
PP
M
A* D E
A A
B
B
C
C
D
D* PP
D P
M
D E E
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P
We accept points from all Level 3 qualifications in the UCAS tariff. Below we’ve included examples of the points obtained from some of the main qualification types that we see. This is not an exhaustive list of everything included on the UCAS tariff and so, if you’re studying other qualifications, please check the UCAS website ucas.com for the complete list.
BTEC National Diploma
BTEC National Foundation Diploma
BTEC National Extended Certificate
BTEC National Certificate
Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate
IBO Certificate in Higher Level
IBO Certificate in Standard Level
Tariff 168 160 152 144 128
D*D*
112
D*D
104
DD
96 D*
84
DM
80 78 D
72
MM
64 60
MP
M
D*
A*
H7
D
A
H6
56 48
B
40 36
PP
M
C D*
P
D
D
32
H5 H4
S7
28
S6
24 20
P
M
E H3
S5
16
S4
12 10
P
8 S3
6
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FEES AND FUNDING These pages offer an overview of fees, other costs and financial help available at the time of going to print. Please check our website for the latest information uwe.ac.uk/money
How much are the tuition fees?
If you’re living away from home while you study, you’ll need to cover costs such as accommodation, travel, bills and food. We’ve estimated between about £8,500 and £10,500 per year for a single student. This does not include tuition fees, mobile phone bills, entertainment costs or unexpected bills. A typical budget for 40 weeks might be: Weekly cost
Yearly cost
Accommodation or rent
£120–£150
£4,800–£6,000
Travel
£12–£20
£480–£800
Additional course costs (if applicable)
£12.50
£500
Household bills and food
£70–£80
£2,800–£3,200
Total
£214.50–£262.50
£8,580–£10,500
Full-time study At the time of going to print with this prospectus, the tuition fees for 2019/20 have not been set. Our undergraduate study fees in 2018/19 are £9,250 a year for UK and EU students and between £11,750 and £12,500 for international students. Fee information for UK and EU students studying a Foundation Degree at one of our local study partners can be found on our course pages uwe.ac.uk/courses
What financial support is there for me?
Part-time study Tuition fees for part-time study are up to the pro-rata amount of the full-time equivalent. Please note that international students are not normally able to study part-time due to the immigration restrictions of the Tier 4 student visa.
There are many sources of funding, but for UK students most fall mainly into two categories: help from UWE Bristol and help from the UK Government. Some are repayable, some are not. It is important to check your entitlement before you start your studies.
It is likely 2019/20 fees will rise, but please see our website for updated information on all fees uwe.ac.uk/money
Indicative additional costs Any additional costs given per course are what you could reasonably expect to incur during your studies and are for items not covered by the standard tuition fee. These could be for materials, text books, travel, clothing, software or printing.
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Fees and Funding
Financial help from UWE Bristol We aim to help make sure everyone with potential has the opportunity to study with us, regardless of social or financial background. We provide over £3.5 million to students each year through bursaries and hardship funds.
Bursaries (non-repayable) We’ve a generous Bursary Scheme, which puts money in your pocket when you need it most – during your studies. The Bursary Scheme for 2019/20 entrants has not yet been finalised. Other non-repayable bursaries (such as music and sports scholarships) are available. For example, if you’re an elite sports person, you could qualify for a full bursary and an additional support package. University scholarships and grants (non-repayable) There are some bursaries and scholarships available from individual departments. Please contact us or have a look at our website for further information.
Financing your studies can be a bit of a juggling act. We can help and advise you, whether you’re a UK student, EU, international, full-time, part-time, or any combination.
Learner Support Fund (non-repayable) We’ve 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 those who are unable to work part time due to a disability or caring responsibilities. International scholarships (non-repayable) Each year we offer a number of international and country-specific scholarships for international students. Most are partial tuition fee waivers, where payment is made against your tuition fee and reduces the amount you are required to pay. Short-term loans (repayable) We 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). For further details on funding, please visit uwe.ac.uk/money
Financial help from the UK government – tuition fees (UK students only) Tuition fee loan (repayable) You can apply for a fee loan to cover your annual tuition fees. Previous study at higher education level can remove entitlement to the fee loan. If you have questions or need further information about funding options for these courses, please contact us at admissions@uwe.ac.uk
Financial help from the UK government – living costs (UK students only) Student Finance Living Cost loan (repayable) This is available to full-time Englishresident students from Student Finance England (SFE). If you are from Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales, you can apply for funding 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. Help for students with children (non-repayable) There’s additional support for UK students with dependants, including help with childcare. This additional support is income assessed. 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. State benefits (non-repayable) UK students studying part time, or full time students who are disabled or who have dependants, may be eligible to receive benefits while studying.
Terms and conditions of the fee and living cost loans The UK government lends you the money for your fees and, for UK students only, your living costs. Once you graduate, you start to pay it back when you’re earning at least £25,000 per year (subject to change). At this point, 9% of your earnings above £25,000 per year will be deducted from your salary by your employer. Annual salary
Net monthly Monthly wage* repayments
£20,000
£1,415
£0
£26,000
£1,755
£7.50
£36,000
£2,321
£82.50
*B ased on 2018/19 Income Tax and National Insurance rates
If you never earn above the threshold (£25,000), you will never repay the loan. Thirty years after graduation any remaining debt is cancelled. Repayments are based on what you earn, not on what you owe. So whether your course costs £7,500 per year or £9,250 per year, you’ll repay the same each month. Student loans do not go on your credit file.
Trusts and charities (non-repayable) There are a large number of organisations who may provide additional financial support to students, but demand for these funds can be very high. You can find out more at gov.uk
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USEFUL TERMS 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.
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 you get at the end of your course. Sometimes, courses are also called programmes.
Block release Block release attendance involves occasional full-time attendance for days, or weeks, during a course of study.
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Useful Terms
CAS
First degree
Certificate of Acceptance to Study, needed by international students when applying for a visa.
This is another name for an undergraduate degree.
Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS)
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.
All UWE Bristol’s courses are creditrated, and the credit values correspond with the national CATS scheme. This means 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.
Day release
Interim award
Placement A period of approved work-based learning or study in a host organisation or institution approved by the University for this purpose, as defined in the requirements of a specific award.
Programme
Day release attendance involves full-time attendance one day a week during term-time.
A programme is a degree course which leads to a UWE Bristol award.
European Credit Transfer Scheme (ECTS)
A small group session, usually led by staff.
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.
Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)
Tutorial
UCAS is responsible for processing applications to full-time and sandwich undergraduate courses.
COURSE ACCREDITATIONS ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
HCPC – Health and Care Professions Council
AIA – The Association of International Accountants
IBMS – Institute of Biomedical Science
AOP – Association of Photographers
ICAEW – The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
ARB – Architects Registration Board BASRaT – The British Association of Sport Rehabilitators
ICE – Institution of Civil Engineers
and Trainers
ICES – Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors
BCS – The Chartered Institute for IT
IED – Institution of Engineering Designers
BJTC – Broadcast Journalism Training Council
IES – Institution of Environmental Sciences
BPS – British Psychological Society
IET – Institution of Engineering and Technology
BQSM – Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia
IHE – Institute of Highway Engineers
CABE – Chartered Association of Building Engineers
ILM – The Institute of Leadership and Management
CIAT – Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists
IMA – Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
CIBSE – Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
IMechE – Institution of Mechanical Engineers
CIEH – Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
IPEM – Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
CIHT – Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation
IStructE – Institution of Structural Engineers
CII – Chartered Insurance Institute
JAMES – Joint Audio Media Education Support
CIM – Chartered Institute of Marketing
JBM – Joint Board of Moderators
CIMA – Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
LAM – Board of Architects Malaysia
CIOB – Chartered Institute of Building
NMC – Nursing and Midwifery Council
CIPD – Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
NSHCS – National School of Healthcare Science
CIPFA – The Chartered Institute of Public Finance
RCCP – Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists
and Accountancy
CMI – Chartered Management Institute COT – College of Occupational Therapists COP – College of Paramedics CPA – Certified Practising Accountants Australia CS – Creative Skillset CSFS – Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences CSP – Chartered Society of Physiotherapy EC – Engineering Council
RGS – Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) RIBA – Royal Institute of British Architects RICS – Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors RSS – Royal Statistical Society RTPI – Royal Town Planning Institute SOR – Society and College of Radiographers TIGA – The Independent Game Developers’ Association TP – Tech Partnership
EPAS – EFMD Programme Accreditation System
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USEFUL SOURCES OF INFORMATION
UCAS: ucas.com
STUDENT FINANCE AND ADVICE: Budgeting advice studentcalculator.org Martin Lewis’s Money Saving Expert website moneysavingexpert.com/students Student Finance England gov.uk/studentfinance Student Finance Wales studentfinancewales.co.uk Student Finance Northern Ireland studentfinanceni.co.uk Student Awards Agency Scotland saas.gov.uk
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Useful Sources of Information
DISABILITY ADVICE AND SUPPORT: Freephone: 0800 328 5050 disabilityrightsuk.org
ADVICE AND SUPPORT FOR EU AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
UNISTATS: The official website for comparing higher education course data. unistats.com
THE SMALL PRINT The information given in this printed prospectus, including that relating to the availability of courses, is current at the time of going to press (January 2018) and is subject to alterations. For up-to-date information, please check our website.
Data protection Personal data about students, including records of academic achievements, is stored by the University in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and any follow-on legislation including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as enacted and amended by UK legislation. The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is the data controller.
Disclaimer We’ve made every effort to make this prospectus as accurate as possible. However, it is printed over a year before the courses start. We continually enhance our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, which may mean we make changes to courses after the prospectus is published. You’ll find the most up-to-date information about our courses on our website. Very occasionally we have to withdraw or combine courses due to limited demand, as this would have a negative impact on the student experience. When this is the case, we’ll advise you as soon as possible before the start of the course and aim to provide a suitable alternative. Wherever possible, we use images of our campus and students. Occasionally we use stock images for illustrative purposes.
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INDEX A Accounting and Finance BA(Hons)*
40
Aerospace Engineering BEng(Hons)*
84
Aerospace Engineering MEng
84
40, 66
Business Management and Leadership BA(Hons)*
66
Business Management with Accounting and Finance BA(Hons)*
40, 66
Electronic and Computer Engineering BEng(Hons) 84 Electronic and Computer Engineering FdSc
84
Electronic Engineering BEng(Hons)*
84
Electronic Engineering MEng
84
Engineering (Top Up) BSc(Hons)
84
English and History BA(Hons)*
58
Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies BEng(Hons)*
84
Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies MEng
Business Management with Law BA(Hons)*
84
Business Management with Marketing BA(Hons)*
66
English Language and Linguistics BA(Hons)* 58
Business with Management FdA
66
English Language and Literature BA(Hons)* 58
Animation BA(Hons)
90
Applied Computing (Top Up) BSc(Hons)
70
Applied Computing FdSc
70
Architectural Technology and Design BSc(Hons)*
46
Architecture BSc(Hons)*
46
Architecture and Environmental Engineering BEng(Hons)*
46, 84
Architecture and Planning BA(Hons)*
46
Audio and Music Technology BSc(Hons)*
74
Automotive Engineering BEng(Hons)* 84 Automotive Engineering MEng
84
Banking and Finance BA(Hons)*
40
Biological Sciences BSc(Hons)*
112
Biological Sciences MSci*
112
Biomedical Science BSc(Hons)*
112
Biomedical Science MSci*
112
Broadcast Audio and Music Technology BSc(Hons)*
74
Broadcast Journalism BA(Hons)*
98
Building Services Engineering BEng(Hons) 62 Building Surveying BSc(Hons)*
66, 102
English Literature BA(Hons)*
C Civil and Environmental Engineering BEng(Hons)* 84 Commercial Law LLB(Hons)*
102
62
62
Creative Music Technology BSc(Hons)
74
Criminology and Law BA(Hons)*
116 102, 116
Criminology and Sociology BA(Hons)*
116
52
Fashion Textiles BA(Hons)*
52
Film Studies BA(Hons)*
58
Filmmaking BA(Hons)
90 52
Forensic Computing and Security BSc(Hons)*
70
D
Forensic Science BSc(Hons)*
112
Diagnostic Imaging BSc(Hons)
43
Forensic Science MSci*
112
Digital Media BSc(Hons)*
74
Drama BA(Hons)
77
Foundation Programme Health Professions
43, 108
Drama and Acting BA(Hons)
77
G
Drawing and Print BA(Hons)*
52
Games and Animation Production FdSc
90
Games Technology BSc(Hons)*
74
Geography BA(Hons)*
94
Geography BSc(Hons)*
94
Geography and Planning BA(Hons)*
94
Geography and Tourism BA(Hons)*
94
Geology BSc(Hons)
94
Graphic Design BA(Hons)*
52
Economics BA(Hons)*
40
Business and Human Resource Management BA(Hons)*
66
Economics BSc(Hons)*
40
Education and Technology BA(Hons)
80
Education in Professional Practice (Top Up) BA(Hons)
80
Index
Fashion Communication BA(Hons)*
Fine Art BA(Hons)*
66
70
F
Criminology with Psychology BSc(Hons)* 116
80
Business Computing BSc(Hons)*
102
Construction Project Management BSc(Hons)
European and International Law LLB(Hons)*
Early Childhood BA(Hons)*
66
112
70
Business and Events Management BA(Hons)*
66, 102
112
Computing BSc(Hons)*
E
Business and Management BA(Hons)*
Environmental Science BSc(Hons)*
70
Business (Team Entrepreneurship) BA(Hons)* 66
Business and Law BA(Hons)*
Environmental Health and Practice MSci* 112
Computer Science BSc(Hons)*
Creative and Professional Writing BA(Hons)* 58
58
English Literature with Writing BA(Hons)* 58
Environmental Science MSci*
Criminology BA(Hons)*
B
138
Business Management and Economics BA(Hons)*
H
Mechatronics FdSc
Health and Social Care Practice FdSc
108
Media and Cultural Production BA(Hons)* 58
Radiotherapy and Oncology BSc(Hons)
43
Healthcare Science (Clinical Engineering) 112
Media Culture and Communication BA(Hons)* 58
Real Estate BSc(Hons)*
62
Robotics BEng(Hons)*
84
Healthcare Science FdSc
112
Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) BSc(Hons)
112
History BA(Hons)*
58
Media and Journalism BA(Hons) Midwifery BSc(Hons) Music BA(Hons)
84
98 108 77
N
I Illustration BA(Hons)*
52
Nursing (Adult) BSc(Hons)
108
Inclusive Practice FdA
80
Nursing (Children’s) BSc(Hons)
108
Information Technology (Top Up) BSc(Hons)
70
Information Technology Management for Business BSc(Hons)
70
Integrated Mental Health and Social Care FdSc
108
Integrated Wildlife Conservation FdSc
112
Interior Architecture BA(Hons)*
46
Interior Design BA(Hons)*
52
International Business BA(Hons)*
66
R
S Social Work BSc(Hons)
120
Sociology BA(Hons)*
116
Sociology with Psychology BSc(Hons)*
116
Software Engineering for Business BSc(Hons)* 70
Nursing (Learning Disabilities) BSc(Hons) 108
Sport Rehabilitation BSc(Hons)
43
Nursing (Mental Health) BSc(Hons)
Sports Business and Entrepreneurship BA(Hons)
66
108
O Occupational Therapy BSc(Hons)
43
Therapeutic Work with Children and Young People FdA
P Paramedic Science BSc(Hons)
T
43
116
U
Philosophy BA(Hons)*
116
Photography BA(Hons)
90
Uniformed and Public Services (Top up) BA(Hons) 94
J
Physiotherapy BSc(Hons)
43
Uniformed and Public Services FdA
94
Journalism and Public Relations BA(Hons)* 98
Politics and International Relations BA(Hons)*
116
Urban Planning BSc(Hons)*
94
L
Primary Education (Initial Teacher Education) BA(Hons)
80
Law LLB(Hons)*
102
Product Design BA(Hons)*
Law with Business LLB(Hons)*
102
Product Design Technology BSc(Hons)* 52, 74 Property Development and Planning BA(Hons)* 62
M Marketing BA(Hons)*
66
Marketing Communication Management BA(Hons)*
66
Mathematics BSc(Hons)*
105
Mathematics MMath
105
Mathematics and Statistics BSc(Hons)*
105
Mathematics with Qualified Teacher Status BSc(Hons)* Mathematics with Qualified Teacher Status BSc(Hons)*
52, 74
80 105
Mechanical Engineering BEng(Hons)*
84
Mechanical Engineering FdSc
84
Mechanical Engineering MEng
84
Psychology BSc(Hons)*
116
W Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science BSc(Hons)*
112
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science MSci*
112
* Degrees which also have the option of an Integrated Foundation Year.
Psychology with Criminology BSc(Hons)* 116 Psychology with Sociology BSc(Hons)*
116
Public and Environmental Health FdSc
116
Public and Environmental Health (Top Up) BSc(Hons)
116
Q Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management BSc(Hons)*
62
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