Undergraduate Prospectus 2016 Contents

University of the Life at UWE Bristol Course listings Essential information West of England /UWEBristol 2 Your future starts now 46 Allied Health Professions 138 Application timeline 6 Everything you need 52 Architecture and the Built 140 How to apply to shine Environment 142 Entry requirements 10 Real career focus 60 Arts and Cultural Industries @ UWEBristol 14 Unbeatable Bristol 144 UCAS tariff tables 66 Biological, Biomedical 18 Get your bearings 146 Money matters and Analytical Sciences 28 Life beyond lectures 72 Business 150 Glossary 36 Open Days 80 Computer Science and 152 The small print /UWEBristol 38 International students Creative Technologies /UWEBristol 42 Supporting you all 86 Creative Industries - the way School of Art and Design /BristolUWE 90 Creative Industries - School of Film and Journalism 94 Education Get to know us better… 100 Engineering Design and Mathematics Find your UWE Bristol network on social media. It’s easy to 106 Geography and interact with us - wherever you are. Environmental Management 112 Health and Social Sciences 120 Law 126 Nursing and Midwifery 130 Sports, Equine, Animal and Veterinary Nursing

1 We think differently from other universities. We believe your

university experience should equip you with far more than the Watch our www.uwe.ac.uk/realworldfilm qualifications to begin your career. It all starts here. That’s why University for the real we offer all the support, inspiration and real-world opportunities world film you’ll need to take your career to the next level when you leave us. Your future starts now

You’ll combine your theoretical studies with plenty of invaluable, practical experience. As well as exceptional “We seek not purely to facilities, equipment and technology, we have strong educate but to develop partnerships with businesses and organisations locally, nationally and internationally. These networks open skills, expand the mind important doors, presenting hundreds of opportunities and cultural awareness to develop your skills, to innovate and to contribute to society and commerce. and instil a thirst for new

We offer outstanding learning backed by renowned, world- knowledge.” class research. These qualities, together with our award- Professor Steve West winning support infrastructure, ensure you have Vice-Chancellor and CEO everything you need to develop academically, UWE Bristol professionally and socially.

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

2 3 “My vision is for a ‘living’ building where business professionals, students and academics can mingle formally and informally. Bringing businesses here will be hugely beneficial for students – We want to inspire and enabling them to have direct contact with the real world of work and helping them develop the skills they need to be even more attractive to employers.” nurture confident and Professor Jane Harrington Deputy Vice-Chancellor enterprising students “The new Students’ Union on Frenchay Campus that society and the is a modern, clearly identifiable space, at what will be the heart of the economy needs. Our campus. It will provide event space for our 200 societies, sports clubs and £220m investment in student networks and give them the opportunity our campuses will help to develop and grow. It’s a really exciting time for students at UWE Bristol, deliver that vision. and we are proud that the new building will be pivotal in making sure we make a difference to students’ lives.”

Charlie Roper UWESU President

The £9.2m UWE Bristol Students’ Union (UWESU) building will The development of Bower Ashton Campus will include provision for The £50m landmark Faculty of Business and Law building on Frenchay UWE Bristol won government funding to set up one of only four provide a modern social and leisure hub under one roof. traditional making alongside the most modern and high-tech facilities Campus will provide innovative teaching spaces, two showcase law ‘University Enterprise Zones’ in the UK. The £16.5m project will provide that are used in the creative industries today. courts, a city trading room, two Harvard lecture theatres, a 300-seat a business ‘hatchery’, incubation and grow-on space for businesses lecture theatre, IT suites, plus social spaces and a café. specialising in robotics, biosciences, biomedicine and other high-tech areas. The Zone is expected to generate over 500 new jobs, and University for generate more than £50m for the local economy. the real world www.uwe.ac.uk/visionandmission UWE Bristol employability in numbers 95.5% 8,052 of UWE Bristol graduates are placements were undertaken in work or further study in 2013/14 six months after graduating (Destinations of Leavers for Higher Education, published 2014)

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214 463 5,329 210 3,818 graduates employers organisations and funded jobs are freelancing, visited UWE Bristol to take employers internships advertised through our self-employed or starting part in recruitment events have advertised one or were undertaken by UWE Student Jobshop their own business within in 2013/14. more opportunities with us Bristol students in 2013/14 in 2013/14 six months of graduation. for placements, jobs and internships in the last year

4 5 Everything you need to shine Top-notch studies, an inclusive university, the best facilities, a stunning city and thousands of opportunities. What a combination!

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

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

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

6 7 First-class enterprise society such as learning Enactus or UWE Bristol environments InnovEnters or get involved in faculty-based activities. You’ll access enviable library resources 24/7, including Opportunities electronically, with near and far specialist staff on hand Bristol is a great city in to help you exploit the which to learn and gain information available. experience: one of the You can choose to study UK’s largest and most online through Blackboard, prosperous cities, steeped our extensive virtual in centuries of culture, learning facility with lecture enterprise and innovation. notes, presentations There are thousands and online discussion of opportunities forums. Every campus has for placements and comfortable learning- work experience here zones with PC stations, throughout, and after, comfy seating and space your course. for group work. If you want to venture Through Peer Assisted further afield, some courses Learning (PAL) first-year offer the opportunity students meet weekly to study modules of with trained second-year your degree in partner students who share their universities around experience and knowledge Europe, through our of the course. Erasmus programme. Real-world career focus Our mission is to equip you for success. We have an award-winning careers www.uwe.ac.uk/studyabroad

service offering advice www.uwe.ac.uk/visionandmission and real opportunities, both during and after graduation.

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

8 9 Real world Student UWE Bristol experiences enterprise Futures Award Employers work with us to Employers are increasingly All these extra-curricular offer you internships and looking to find students activities can be counted placements, set live briefs, and graduates with towards a UWE Bristol participate in lectures innovation, creativity, Futures Award. This or research projects and leadership and networking formally recognises provide graduate jobs. skills. That’s why we the variety of skills and Many courses include encourage you to get experience you’ve gained placements or other work- involved with one or more while at university, based opportunities, both of our enterprise networks celebrating your activities locally and internationally. at UWE Bristol. These and achievements and Evidence shows these include Enactus, the UWE helping to build your CV. Bristol Marketing Society lead to better grades and The award is recorded on and UWE InnovEnters higher salaries. your Higher Education (Innovation and Enterprise Achievement Report We’re very active on Society). the internship scene, and recognised at your in particular taking UWE Bristol is one of only graduation ceremony. It’s advantage of the rapidly four universities to have a lasting reminder to you increasing small business won government funding - and potential employers - sector, which is booming to set up a University that you made the most of across our city. Enterprise Zone to ‘hatch’ your time at university. We’ve built close and grow business ideas. partnerships with We’ve also hundreds of And there’s even help with volunteering opportunities funding or setting up your leading employers to which will give you own social enterprise or transferable skills and business through help develop the right enhance your CV. You the Support for could consider teaching Entrepreneurs scheme. content for our courses ‘silver surfers’ how to – so you’ll have the access the internet, reading with kids or taking skills they’re looking part in a beach-clean, for when you graduate. for example. www.uwe.ac.uk/studentstorieshighlights www.uwe.ac.uk/futuresaward Real career focus 10 11 UWE Bristol in numbers

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in Stonewall’s Workplace Index 2014 27,258 We have thriving student and staff LGBT networks active 400 Events in supporting the annual Bristol Pride event and LGBT UWE Bristol puts on over 400 events dedicated to history month health and wellbeing every year

70-station 24-hour 100 seats in our fitness suite computer lab free on-site cinema at our Centre for Sport on open to all students on Screenings include recent Frenchay Campus Frenchay Campus, as well blockbusters, documentaries as a library and computer and film-noir cult classics 2013/14 Student numbers (captured December 2014) lab on every campus

12 13 Clifton Suspension Bridge A vibrant student city

Bristol

Bristol is a brilliant, diverse and

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

Bristol Harbourside Unbeatable Credit: Destination Bristol 14 15 Unbeatable Bristol… Kat What makes Bristol great... St Paul’s Carnival, St Werburgh’s Don’t take our City Farm and the Climbing Centre. Pie Minister, the Fleece, plus, obviously the whole of Stokes Croft and Gloucester Road, Thekla, word for it the Apple, the Old Duke, and the Temple Meads train station Harbour Festival. Credit: Bristol City Council Chris Bahn

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View of Bristol from Cabot Tower www.uwe.ac.uk/bristol Rosie Ashton Court hosts music festivals and the balloon Jack fiesta. It’s a great picnic Great views of one of the best cities in spot, great for impromptu the world from Cabot Tower BBQs and lazy summer Christmas Steps days with friends.

16 17 Campus life UWE Bristol’s three main campuses are in the fantastic, vibrant city of Bristol. We have Frenchay and Glenside campuses, just three miles north of the centre, and Bower Ashton campus even nearer. Further afield we offer UWE Gloucester and Hartpury College. www.uwe.ac.uk/campuses All have excellent transport links and great facilities.

18 19 Frenchay Campus Bower Ashton Our main campus with Campus www.uwe.ac.uk/bowerashtoncampusfilm lecture theatres, libraries, Adjacent to the 850- computer rooms, Centre acre Ashton Court estate for Sport, Centre for and close to central Performing Arts, Students’ communities, this is the Union, Exhibition and base for most Creative Conference Centre, shops Industries students. Bower and bars. It’s also home to Ashton has outstanding, 2,588 students. specialist art, design and media facilities, a brand new student learning zone and library, plus Students’ www.uwe.ac.uk/frenchaycampusfilm Union, bars and shops.

Glenside Campus Hartpury College Campus Set within leafy grounds in An associate Faculty of UWE Bristol, this is where Sports,

www.uwe.ac.uk/glensidecampusfilm the Fishponds area, Glenside is Animal and Land studies take place. It has exceptional an impressive former hospital sporting facilities and a world-renowned equine centre. complex and home to our Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences. It’s an inspirational setting, with excellent teaching facilities and among the best healthcare libraries in England.

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

20 21 Maryam Campus life… I love Frenchay because it’s so open and green.

Don’t take Kevin I love Frenchay because of the great accessibility for wheelchair users our word that it allows. for it

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

Shannon I love Glenside campus as it’s small, Ali beautiful and historical. I love Bower Ashton because of its beautiful location, and if you fancy a Glenside Alice break from working then taking a walk I love Glenside campus because it looks around the campus is lovely, refreshing like Hogwarts. and idyllic!

Li I love Bower Ashton for the stags.

Olivia Seconds away there’s a park full of Bower Ashton beautiful deer and there’s Ashton Court for lectures just up the hill x Bower Ashton 22 23 Choose from a great variety of accommodation and locations. All UWE Bristol-owned accommodation currently includes bike storage, WiFi, contents insurance, launderette facilities and an opportunity to add preferential-rate membership of our Centre for Sport to your rent package.

Our accommodation is high- spec, with spacious rooms. www.uwe.ac.uk/accommodation As a new undergraduate, if you apply by the deadline you’re guaranteed accommodation (after the deadline there may still be availability).

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

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

24 25 Frenchay Campus Wallscourt Park Living on Frenchay Campus A stylish townhouse development on Frenchay Campus, you’ll be within walking with spacious rooms and large communal areas. Eight distance of lectures, the or 12 students per house, with the opportunity to share Library, computer rooms, bedrooms at reduced rates in some of the eight Students’ Union and bedroom houses. centres for Sport and the Performing Arts.

Choose from:

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

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

Glenside Campus www.uwe.ac.uk/hartpuryaccommodation Well-suited to Health and Applied Sciences students, Glenside Campus is a short bus journey to Frenchay Campus City Centre and the city centre. Working with a number of student accommodation Choose from: partners, UWE Bristol has sole access to a large Glenside: a spectacular, historic, former hospital building, number of rooms in the city. We offer you a variety Glenside offers 288 single study-bedrooms with a wash of single study bedrooms with communal areas. Ideal basin. Arranged in 47 individual flats, each has communal for students who enjoy busy inner-city life, are on a bath/shower rooms, kitchen and dining room. budget, or studying at Bower Ashton Campus. The Hollies: opposite Glenside, a collection of buildings Hartpury in leafy surroundings. It has 179 single study bedrooms in self-contained flats of three to eight students, with some UWE Bristol students based at Hartpury can choose student parking available. from a variety of accommodation.

26 27 #TeamUWE Centre for Sport Facilities Fitter Healthier Social sport Happier High performance We know that sport, health over 40 coaches across sport and fitness is an important various sports teams part of university life and with the opportunity to you won’t be disappointed represent UWE Bristol at UWE Bristol! in British University With continuing and Colleges Sport investment, we have Championships. outstanding facilities that Supporting athletes to play include a double sports hall, and train at the highest Mohamed El Shorbagy, world number squash courts, fitness suites, level, the High Performance one squash player studio, indoor climbing wall Athlete Programme EDGE Volunteering and an all-weather pitch. provides bursary and Whether it’s just to stay fit scholarship opportunities, or pursue your sporting many offered in partnership ambitions, our discounted with local professional membership provides access teams, as well as exclusive to the multi-fitness suite, access to the performance exercise class programme gym and sports and much more! science services. The thriving social sport If you fancy giving scene gives you something something back, you can twitter.com/uwesport www.uwe.ac.uk/sport to get your teeth into, with get involved with EDGE /uwecentreforsport options to try something sports volunteering: from new through ‘Off the Wall’, training to gain official coached sessions to improve qualifications, to helping your skills or social and on the side-lines, it’ll enrich competitive leagues. other people’s lives and help boost your CV. Working alongside the Students’ Union we fund 28 29 If you’re into music, musical of Bristol’s finest venues, in our regular musical Centre for Performing Arts theatre or dance – or including Colston Hall, the productions: recent ones you’d like to learn – head Redgrave Theatre, Bristol have included Titanic, for UWE Bristol’s cultural Cathedral and St George’s Honk! and Soho Cinders. hub, the Centre for concert hall. We have excellent Performing Arts. Events range from large- partnerships with leading Whether playing a musical scale concerts with our local and national arts instrument, singing, full symphony orchestra organisations such as Play your dancing, acting or helping and chorus to jazz nights, Bristol Music Trust and out backstage with lighting, music workshops, African Welsh National Opera. costumes or sets, or making drumming sessions, All learning opportunities use of the practice facilities, barbershop close harmonies are led by experienced part you’ll be very welcome. and dance groups. professionals. You can watch, listen or If you’re interested in Whatever your current actively take part in public forming a band you’ll have skill level, from complete performances at some free access to our well- beginner to accomplished equipped music studios. We performer, we welcome bring many skills together you to throw yourself in to it and enjoy the experience. Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/bristoluwe www.uwe.ac.uk/cpa

30 31 University is the perfect opportunity to explore new hobbies, societies, sports, volunteering, social events and our unique cultural and faith-based networks. UWE Bristol’s Students’ Union (UWESU) offers you the chance to get involved in it all.

We have a fantastic new Meet people, join groups £9.2m UWESU building and investigate the located centrally on hundreds of options Frenchay Campus. It’s available to ensure you purpose-built with social make the most of your spaces, a bar, a coffee shop time here. You can expect and convenience store. We a packed schedule of both also have great SU facilities daytime and evening at our Glenside and Bower entertainment, from Ashton campuses - so guided tours of Bristol you’ll never be stuck for to epic club nights with entertainment, friends, famous DJs. or food! Your welcome During your first few weeks You r at UWE Bristol our mission

www.uwe.ac.uk/freshersfilm is to help ensure you’re @uwesu www.uwesu.org sorted, settled and aware of all the opportunities open to you through the Students’ Union. We’ll invite you to our Welcome Weekend, Students’ /uwesu followed by Freshers’ Week and culminating in our legendary Freshers’ Fair: the biggest and best in the UK, with 200 stalls covering 5,000m2. Union Credit:ShutterPresser.com 32 33 Your Students’ Union…

Don’t take our 4 Students’ Union bars offering places to go for relaxing during the day and

word for it partying through the night Credit: Take That Photo That Take Credit: Charlie Roper @TheSUPresident Immensely proud of all our clubs, societies, networks, volunteers and more! Freshers’ Fair was fantastic! #UWEFreshers

Your interests We have more than 180 different sports, societies, student networks and volunteer activities to join. 6,344 These are a fantastic way to make contacts and have members

fun. For a full listing go to Credit: Will Heason of Sports Clubs, Societies www.uwesu.org/joinin. and Networks If your passion is not already on offer, then why not set up your own society? We can help you start something new. Your support

If you need help with Credit: J Need Photography anything as you settle into your new life – from finance to childcare to finding digs Your union, your voice Catrin or a part-time job via our First competition of the year! UWESU exists to listen to you and ensure you are getting active JobShop – we’ve got #UWETrampoline #UWESU #TeamUWE the best university experience. We campaign on your the resources to help. Come 3,818 behalf and welcome you to add your voice to the debate. JJ and see us at our multi- Our SU is led by student officers who you’ll get to elect UWESU are the best of FRIENDS! award-winning, free and jobs each year to represent your needs. #UWEFreshers confidential Student advertised by the SU Jobshop Advice Centre. 34 35 Come and see UWE Bristol for Top tips for a perfect yourself - sample campus life, Open Day Open Days: explore the city and discover Ask our student your employability, from more about our courses. ambassadors volunteering and being a 21 March 2015 questions student rep, to internships and placements. 06 June 2015 Our students will be on hand to answer all your Find out about the 03 October 2015 questions from their real social scene life experience of being at Open Days are designed 07 November 2015 UWE Bristol UWE Bristol. They are the to give you an insight ones with the red tops on! into the university life you 21 November 2015 Speak to academics could have. Chat with the about courses ambassadors to find out (Bower Ashton only) what they do with their This is your chance to ask spare time! Open Days detailed questions about Register now your course, find out Make sure you ask www.uwe.ac.uk/opendays See for yourself… exactly what you will be all your questions studying and meet some of Go to the Ask the Expert the tutors. Fair - there will be specialist Make sure you see advisers available to everything you answer questions on need to see accommodation, finance, careers and how to apply. Regular tours of the Melanie campus take place Find out about Had a great time at #UWEOpen (Glenside) throughout the day so how you would get on Sat in beautiful #Bristol. Passionate make sure you explore around in the city staff+students and informative talks. all the learning facilities, Buses link all campuses with Thankyou @UWEBristol! Centre for Sport and the city centre and there accommodation. are plenty of rail links. Bikes Bethan Explore the are well catered for too - @UWEBristol I think so, loved the campus Bristol has been crowned surrounding city and everyone was so friendly, so thanks the UK’s first Cycling City. This is your chance to check for that! out the city – you could be Plan ahead – print living here for 3-4 years! off all information Khaya‏ There will be free buses on and prepare UWE Bristol university is definitely going the day to take you on a questions tour of the city. to be my first option. Print out the itinerary for Ask about the Department you are Jessica extra-curricular visiting the week before The Open Day definitely made me want to activities the Open Day to help you go to UWE Bristol more, so excited! make the most of your day. Find out about opportunities to boost

36 37 www.gradlinkuk.com www.uwe.ac.uk/internationalcollege www.uweinternational.co.uk Claudia “The tutors have been very supportive and they have always been available whether you drop by their offices or e-mail them. Having that support mechanism is vital especially as the year progresses and the content learnt in class becomes more detailed We’re among the largest, and complicated.” Claudia most popular universities BA(Hons) Business Management with Marketing, in the UK, with students Mozambique from over

Proud of our truly multi- International Additional Specialist 140 cultural and multi-faith College support international countries communities, we reflect careers service Gently ease into UK Free to international the diversity of the city life and your university students, we offer English of Bristol itself. experience. At our on- language tuition and

worldwide Before you join you can campus International academic writing workshops enjoy support from our College you can improve throughout your degree. We and ‘Highly Trusted in-country representatives. your spoken and written also run a Summer School, UWE Bristol pioneered They’ll help you with English and raise your combining English studies the now well-established Sponsor’ status from the your application and visa qualifications to UK with social events. GradLink service. processes at no charge. standards. On completing Whilst here you can join This online service links the course you’re Home Office. some of our many Students’ our students with over guaranteed entry to a Union networks, which 100 employers in Canada, UWE Bristol undergraduate bring together students China, India, Malaysia and or postgraduate of similar faiths, cultures across Africa, providing degree course. and beliefs. hundreds of networking and career opportunities.

38 39 Europe Cyprus Finland Ireland The world Spain Turkey East Asia China Hong Kong is waiting. Taiwan South Asia North America India Canada Africa South East Asia Nepal USA Nigeria Sri Lanka Malaysia Explore it. Singapore The Caribbean Thailand Vietnam Grenada Go global Why study or work Adding an international abroad? aspect to your university • Experience another experience can really make culture and perhaps a difference to your future learn a new language. - employers welcome • Gain international work graduates with a global experience and develop perspective and you’ll be your employment amazed at how much you networks. develop personally as well. • Make your CV stand out We have established connections with top At UWE Bristol we aim to to employers. provide you with a wide- institutions around the world, providing you range of international • Become a more with the opportunity to graduate with a truly experiences as part of your confident and course. You could complete independent person. global perspective! www.uwe.ac.uk/studyabroad

a work placement abroad • Get the most out of www.uwe.ac.uk/globalstudy or study with one of our university and make Our Collaborative Partnerships allow you to study a UWE Bristol award in different partners around the world. friends around countries throughout the world as well as within South West England. Our Progression Through the Erasmus the world. Partnerships enable you to start your studies in another country and then complete them programme, our study in the UK, graduating with a UWE Bristol degree. We also have a number of partnerships abroad schemes, and with UK colleges who mainly provide Foundation degrees and offer pathways onto UWE international placements, Bristol courses. the world really is waiting With all of our connections both in the UK and around the world you are a fully registered for you to explore. UWE Bristol student with access to all our facilities and support.

40 41 Supporting you all the way We’ll support We have a range of advisers physical difficulties, dyslexia to help – Student Advisers and other conditions which you to make are on hand to answer may require support workers queries about your course, or assistive technology. the most of Immigration Advisers to your time answer questions about UWE Students’ Union offers visas and living in the UK, support through their here. Each and Money Advisers with award-winning independent experience of resolving advice service and the range campus financial matters. of community networks, with the Halley Nursery on has an Students of all faiths are Frenchay Campus to support Information well-catered for, with parents and carers. dedicated space for Point – prayer and reflection, and We also offer events and somewhere opportunities to workshops to help you stay meet people. healthy, guide you through you can go life’s challenges and help Healthy mind you develop strategies to with any and body cope and flourish. query. All students have access to the University Health Centre on Frenchay Campus. @

Free, specialist emotional www.uwe.ac.uk/nursery www.uwe.ac.uk/students [email protected] and mental health support is available through our Wellbeing Service, including short-term and online counselling.

Disability Advisers are here to help you manage any

42 43 46 Allied Health Professions 52 Architecture and the Built Environment 60 Arts and Cultural Industries 66 Biological, Biomedical and Analytical Sciences 72 Business 80 Computer Science and Creative Technologies 86 Creative Industries - School of Art and Design 90 Creative Industries - School of Film and Journalism 94 Education 100 Engineering Design and Mathematics 106 Geography and Environmental Management 112 Health and Social Sciences 120 Law 126 Nursing and Midwifery 130 Sports, Equine, Animal and Veterinary Nursing

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

44 45 Courses Careers Upon graduation you can step right into a fulfilling career with excellent progression Allied Health opportunities. Our courses equip you with high-level patient and client care skills and can help you get the job Professions you want. Facilities From the Human Analysis We make a difference by Laboratory to the dedicated transforming lives. Radiography practical environment, and immersive Virtual Linear Accelerator You’ll learn to work as part of a life- to help train therapeutic radiographers, our facilities changing team by gaining hands-on are designed to equip you for your chosen career. experience in supportive classroom Partnerships and professional practice settings. We have established links with numerous NHS, local authority, private, charity, sports and What are our graduates social enterprise organisations. doing now? www.nhs.uk/choiceintheNHS/Rightsandpledges/NHSConstitution www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-nhs-constitution-for-england As well as offering placement www.uwe.ac.uk/ahp www.uwe.ac.uk/study opportunities, these partners 100% Occupational Therapist, collaborate with us to ensure Bristol Royal Infirmary of our BSc(Hons) Diagnostic all our courses are research Occupational Therapist, Imaging students are in Avon and Wiltshire Mental and practice led. work or further study six Health Trust Teaching months after graduating. Physiotherapist, St Bartholomew’s Hospital London Teaching, learning and unistats.com 2014 Rehabilitation Assistant, Norfolk research in Allied Health Radiographer, Diagnostic, Professions focuses on patient Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital and client care and the skills Radiographer, Oxford and professional attributes Please note: University Hospitals NHS Trust needed in the real world. Recruitment for this course Therapy Radiographer, Lecturers are experienced Poole Hospital NHS Trust is informed by Health health and social care Sports Therapist, Education England’s Leicester Tigers professionals, many still actively Values Based Recruitment Physiotherapist, working in practice or research. Framework. The purpose of Top To Toe Physiotherapist Student support this framework is to ensure ...as well as further study £20,871 You will be supported by a that we recruit students See a full list: range of staff, and will be whose individual values and www.uwe.ac.uk/ Average starting salary for our Allied Health graduatedestinations Professions students in full-time professional assigned a personal tutor to behaviours align with the jobs six months after graduating. enable you to gain the most values of the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, 2014 from your studies. NHS Constitution.

46 47 Allied Health Professions Allied Health Professions

Foundation course This course is designed to provide the advanced Paramedics are skilled professionals working in a Radiographers plan and deliver prescribed patient assessment and management skills required Occupational Therapy highly physical and mentally demanding role. The Physiotherapy treatments for cancer using x-rays and other types for contemporary paramedic practice. It focuses BSc(Hons) course has been developed to meet the increasing BSc(Hons) of radiation. Our course is accredited by the Health Health Professions on effective, high quality care, as well as enhanced requirement for paramedics to provide a wider and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and leads to knowledge to address contemporary developments Full-time: 3 years range of treatment options, broadening their role in Full-time: 3 years eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC. Foundation Programme in emergency and urgent care. By choosing to study the urgent care environment. Integrated work-based training, state-of-the-art Full-time: 1 year this degree you will obtain advanced and specialist Topics can include: facilities and inspirational staff create consistently Course code: B900 clinical knowledge and develop characteristics that high-achieving graduates. • Principles of Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Starts: September can be applied in your clinical practice. Course code: B920 Course code: B160 Topics can include: Starts: September • Life Sciences for Paramedics Starts: September Campus: Glenside UWE Bristol, and Ashley Topics can include: • Patient Care Down Campus, City of Bristol College Campus: Glenside • Pre-Hospital Trauma Care Campus: Glenside • Advanced Pre-Hospital Trauma Management • Radiotherapy Technology and Equipment Work placement: No Work placement: Yes • Advanced Life Support Skills Work placement: Yes • Contemporary Paramedic Practice in Study abroad: No Study abroad: No • Emergency Care of the Child Study abroad: Yes • Communication Skills Urgent Care Tariff points: n/a Tariff points: 340* • Evidence-Based Paramedic Practice Tariff points: 340* • Research Skills • Evidencing Contemporary Paramedic Practice Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five Required subjects: The course is aimed at • Clinical Examination Skills • Advances in Cancer Treatment individuals who may have few or no formal • Applied Paramedic Pharmacology subjects at grade C or above, to include English subjects at grade C or above, to include English • Psychosocial Aspects of Paramedic Practice • Clinical Placement qualifications but who can demonstrate a clear • Advancing Paramedic Practice Language and Maths or equivalents. A-Level: Language, Maths and Double Science or Physics, • Professional Issues commitment to pursuing a career within their Grade B in Science or Social Science. You must or equivalents. A-Level: Grade B or above in

chosen profession. have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Physical Activity and Biology or Human Biology. You must have a Diagnostic Imaging minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† The Department of Allied Health Professions Approved by the Health and Care Professions Community Health Sports Therapy and at UWE Bristol and the City of Bristol College BSc(Hons) Council (HCPC), the course has excellent on-site Accredited by the Health and Care Professions Rehabilitation offer this unique one year full-time Foundation facilities and integrated practice-based training. BSc(Hons) Council (HCPC), the course leads to eligibility to Programme for Health Professions. This is an Full-time: 3 years which includes 3 x 14 weeks You’ll learn the elements of good practice, apply for registration as a physiotherapist with BSc(Hons) including the theory and science underpinning it, Full-time: 3 years the HCPC. Fully integrated work-based alternative route to higher education primarily clinical placements Full-time: 3 years designed for mature people with few or no developing the professional skills to deliver safe, training, outstanding on-site facilities and a formal qualifications or those who do not meet effective and ethical care. supportive team with a depth of physiotherapy the entry requirements for an undergraduate Topics can include: experience will prepare you for a varied and Course code: C6B9 degree. This foundation course aims to provide Course code: B821 stimulating career. • Exploring Occupation, Health and Wellbeing Starts: September Course code: BC96 knowledge and skills to enable you to progress Starts: September Topics can include: • Elements of Human Performance Campus: Glenside and Frenchay Starts: September onto one of our Allied Health Professions or Campus: Glenside Work placement: Yes • Functional Anatomy Campus: Glenside and Frenchay, Nursing and Midwifery degree courses. Work placement: Yes • Foundations for Practice Study abroad: No • Exercise and Biomechanics Year 3 at Hartpury Study abroad: No • Occupational Therapy Practice 1 Topics can include: Tariff points: 300* Work placement: Yes Tariff points: 300* • Physical Challenges and Occupation • Management and Rehabilitation of Cardio- • Foundation Human Biology Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five Respiratory, Musculoskeletal and Neurological Study abroad: No Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five • Psychosocial Challenges and Occupation subjects at grade C or above, to include English Tariff points: 320* • Human Anatomy and Physiology subjects at grade C or above to include English Conditions • Skills and Strategies for Occupational Therapy Language, Maths and either Double Science Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five • Communication and Study Skills Language, Maths and Double Science or two • Health and Wellbeing • Complex Needs and Occupation or Biology and Physics or equivalents. A-Level: subjects at grade C or above to include English • Combined Sciences separate sciences or equivalents. A-Level: Grade • Inter-Professional Collaboration Grade C or above in Biology, Human Biology or Language, Maths and either Double Science C or above in a Science subject or equivalents.† • Contemporary Issues in Physiotherapy Practice • Managing Numerical Data Physical Education. You must have a minimum of or Biology and Physics or equivalents. A-Level: • Research Basics Diagnostic imaging radiographers use ionising Paramedic Science two A-Levels or equivalents.† • Complex and Long Term Conditions Grade C or above in Biology, Human Biology or and non-ionising radiation to produce diagnostic • Evidence-Based Physiotherapy and • Social Sciences BSc(Hons) You will graduate with the skills to enhance and PE. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels images. Radiographers need specialist knowledge Research Studies • Introduction to Evidence in Practice sustain the physical and psychological health or equivalents.† in radiation science, technology, anatomy, Full-time: 3 years and wellbeing of individuals in all areas of the Accredited by the British Association of Sport physiology and pathology. Our course is accredited community. Endorsed by SkillsActive, with fully Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT), the course by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Radiotherapy and Oncology Degree courses integrated work-based training, the course provides leads to eligibility for membership of BASRaT. and leads to eligibility to apply for registration Course code: B950 entry to the Register of Exercise Professionals, Integrated work-based training including with the HCPC. You will study technology and BSc(Hons) Starts: September preparing you for a range of exciting careers. placements with elite sports teams, outstanding Applied Paramedic Science patient care using university facilities and clinical Full-time: 3 years Campus: Glenside facilities and a supportive team with a depth of placements. The course will equip you with the Topics can include: BSc(Hons) Work placement: Yes sports rehabilitation experience will prepare you knowledge and professional skills required to • Introductory and Applied Anatomy, Physiology Study abroad: No for a dynamic career. Part-time: 2 years practise safe patient-centred care. Tariff points: 320* and Nutrition Topics can include: Topics can include: Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five • Principles and Practice of Gym Instruction and Course code: B822 • Anatomy • Patient Care subjects at grade C or above, to include English Personal Training Starts: September Course code: B781 Language, Maths and Science or equivalents. Campus: Glenside • Exercise and Biomechanics • Diagnostic Imaging Technology and Equipment • Public Health and Health Promotion Starts: September A-Level: Grade B or above in a Science or Social • Introductory and Applied Exercise Psychology Work placement: Yes • Injury Assessment and Management Campus: Glenside • Communication Skills Science subject. You must have a minimum of Study abroad: No • Behaviour Change • Advanced Sport Rehabilitation Work placement: No • Research Skills two A-Levels or equivalents.† Tariff points: 300* • Evidence-Based Sport Rehabilitation Study abroad: No • Advances in Imaging Modalities • Clinical Exercise and Nutrition Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five The Paramedic Science course provides you with • Fieldwork Placement Tariff points: n/a • Principles and Practice of Exercise Referral • Clinical Placement the knowledge and skills to be part of the team subjects at grade C or above, to include English Required subjects: You will need to be • Research Studies for Allied Health Professionals • Professional Issues providing the 999 ambulance service’s response • Research, Enterprise and Innovation Project Language, Maths and Double Science or two registered with the HCPC and practising as a to acute medical and traumatic emergencies. separate Sciences or equivalents. A-Level: Grade paramedic to enrol on this course. C or above in a Science subject. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

48 *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. 49 Did you know

In recognition of UWE Bristol’s position as a ?leading university for the training of future health and social care professionals, the UK Department of Health helped us to install a Virtual Linear Accelerator – used for Radiotherapy and Oncology training - before any other university in the UK.

Our other outstanding facilities include an Occupational Therapy Resource Centre, a Human Analysis Laboratory, a Radiography practical suite, simulation house and fully-equipped ambulance.

50 51 Careers We have an enviable reputation for developing highly professional Architecture graduates, with qualities highly regarded by employers in a broad range and the Built of architectural, property and construction disciplines. Facilities We offer some of the most Environment up-to-date studio, workshop and laboratory facilities combined with specialist Our department is a broad-based teaching and real-world intellectual community of creative built application to ensure you’re well-equipped for your environment professionals committed future career. to an inter-disciplinary approach to the Partnerships We have unique partnerships design of sustainable built environments with leading regional and global employers who offer and innovative new products. numerous work experience and placement opportunities. Teaching What are our graduates doing now?

Our expert teaching www.uwe.ac.uk/study www.uwe.ac.uk/abe is informed by our Architect, Glenn Howells internationally-renowned 100% Architects of our BSc(Hons) Quantity programme of research and Product Designer, Dyson Surveying and Commercial strong links with industry. Architectural Technician, Management students are Reardon Smith Architects Interdisciplinary teaching is a satisfied with their course. Architectural Technician, key feature of all our courses. unistats.com 2014 Buro Happold Student support Construction Manager, Our careers advisers will help Lend Lease Construction Manager, you put together a strong Laing O’Rourke application for placement Quantity Surveyor, opportunities. Whilst EC Harris here, you’ll have an academic Real Estate Surveyor, tutor to guide you through Jones Lang LaSalle your studies. ...as well as further study See a full list: £21,251 www.uwe.ac.uk/ graduatedestinations Average starting salary for our Architecture and the Built Environment students in full-time professional jobs six months after graduating. Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey published 2014

52 53 Architecture and the Built Environment Architecture and the Built Environment

Topics can include: Degree courses to detail design with a specialist knowledge of Architecture and Planning Construction Project materials and structure. Develop your • Mathematics and Engineering Principles Management portfolio with complex project briefs in our BA(Hons) • Building Physics and Services award-winning studios. Louise Architectural Technology Full-time: 4 years • Law, Economics and Management BSc(Hons) Topics can include: • Application of Maths in Civil and Environmental Full-time: 3 years “The tutors are so supportive and and Design • Studio Engineering Sandwich: 4 years look at ways to promote their • Technical Studio • Strategic Design and Energy Simulations BSc(Hons) Part-time: 3 years, Year 2 entry students. I was nominated by • Investigating Structures Course code: KK14 • Project Planning Economics and Contracts Full-time: 3 years, Year 2 entry • Making of Place Starts: September • Energy Management and Performance my tutors for the Student Award Sandwich: 4 years • Architectural Studio Campus: Frenchay Evaluation for Women in Property and • Advanced Technology and Environment Work placement: No • Mechanical Services Course code: K252 Study abroad: Yes was lucky enough to win the • IT for Designers • Engineering Buildings for Use Starts: September Tariff points: 340* Campus: Frenchay regional final. I was awarded • Research and Design Strategies Course code: K130 Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 a placement offer with an Starts: September in English Language and Maths or equivalents. Building Surveying Study abroad: No international company.” Campus: Frenchay Architecture and Environmental A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must Tariff points: 280* Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† BSc(Hons) Engineering Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Louise Study abroad: No Develop an understanding of architecture and Full-time: 3 years in English Language and Maths or equivalents. BSc(Hons) Construction Tariff points: 300* BEng(Hons) planning on this unique course accredited by Sandwich: 4 years A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must Project Management Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above RIBA and RTPI. Learn CAD, drawing, modelling Part-time: 5 years have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Full-time: 4 years in English Language and Maths, or equivalents. and mapping, and use on practical projects. Develop your knowledge and understanding on A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must REDITED Work with real clients and students across CC C this professionally recognised course for a career A O E U S R

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I have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents. E related disciplines to reflect industry. Apply what C in Construction Project Management. Working This CIAT accredited course will equip you with you’ve learnt on a large master planning and Course code: K230 on real-life scenarios from industry learn how

an understanding of construction technology, architectural design project. Starts: September to effectively manage resources throughout the Course code: KH12 structural design, building science, the Topics can include: Campus: Frenchay construction process on projects ranging from Starts: September appropriate use of materials and how best to • Architectural Studio Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 housing to infrastructure. define solutions using a variety of visualisation Campus: Frenchay Study abroad: No • History of Place and Architecture Topics can include: skills. You will apply design concepts, Work placement: No Tariff points: 300* • Future Places and Global Cities • Law, Economics and Management computer modelling and technologies to Study abroad: No Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above solve building problems. Tariff points: 300* • Making Healthy and Sustainable Communities in English Language and Maths, or equivalents. • Design Project for Construction Managers Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in Topics can include: • National and International Study Visits A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must • Construction Technology and Building Services English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Grade • Theories of Planning and Architecture have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† • Project Planning Economics and Contracts • Building Physics and Services C or above in Maths. You must have a minimum • Work Placement Work either full or part-time towards Chartered • Site Management and Structural Design • Investigating Structures of two A-Levels or equivalents.† • IT for Designers and Professional Practice Surveyor status. Study the science, design and • Technological Innovation and Life Cycles • Studio On this award-winning course, you can work construction of buildings, and legal and economic • Strategic and Operational Management • IT for Designers toward professional status in architecture and/ forces affecting them. Consider real-life scenarios • Collaborative Project • History of Architecture or engineering (RIBA and CIBSE) and develop Building Services Engineering such as residential refurbishment and building • Dissertation or Work-based Research Project • Building Pathology the skills needed to design a new generation surveys. Work in teams across professional of buildings with the forms, materials and • Commercial Development BEng(Hons) disciplines and apply learning on a work engineering systems that help them be both life Part-time: 5 years, Year 2 entry only placement. • Procurement and Contract Practice enriching and environmentally aware. An unusual course fostering much needed talent in an Course code: HK10 Topics can include: emerging field of expertise. Starts: September • Design and Construction Architecture Campus: Frenchay Topics can include: • Law, Economics and Management Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 BSc(Hons) • Refurbishment • History of Architecture Study abroad: No Full-time: 3 years • Studio Tariff points: 300* • Commercial Development Course code: K100 • Theories of Architecture Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in • Contract Administration Starts: September • Building Physics and Services English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Grade • Building Defects Campus: Frenchay C or above in Maths. You must have a minimum • Design and Engineering Studio • Building Surveys Work placement: No of two A-Levels or equivalents.† • Strategic Design and Energy Simulations • Commercial Refurbishment Study abroad: No Become part of the growing industry creating • Research and Design Strategies Tariff points: 360* comfortable, smart and energy efficient buildings. Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in Learn how to analyse and design the engineering English Language and Maths or equivalents. aspects of buildings. Study environmental A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must engineering, air and water systems, lighting, have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† acoustics, electrical services, fire engineering, Investigate the design, refurbishment and re- security engineering, IT systems and integrated use of existing and new build structures with smart technologies. Get experience with world an emphasis on building technology. Develop leaders in building services. creative solutions from artistic concepts through

54 *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. 55 Architecture and the Built Environment Architecture and the Built Environment

Topics can include: Grade C or above in Construction Project Topics can include: Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Quantity Surveying and Required subjects: GCSE: • Product Design Studio in English Language and Maths or equivalents. • Quantity Surveying Practice and Procedures English Language and Maths or equivalents. Management (HND top-up) A-Level: One from the following: Art; Biology; Commercial Management A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must • Design Communication • Law, Economics and Management Chemistry; Computing/Computer Science; Design have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† BSc(Hons) • Aesthetics and Product Language BSc(Hons) • Collaborative Practice and Technology; Electronics; Engineering; ICT; Study full or part-time on this multi-accredited • Materials and Processes • Construction Technology and Services Full-time: 18 months Maths/Further Maths; Music Technology; Physics; Full-time: 3 years course. Examine concepts, approaches and • Quantity Surveying Project Part-time: 2 years • Design Futures Product Design; Statistics. You must have a Sandwich: 4 years factors affecting commercial and residential • Industrial Placement minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Part-time: 5 years part-time by day release • Procurement and Contract Procedure property. Value property, utilise landlord and Learn how to take product ideas from concept to • Construction Technology and Building Services tenant law, and study commercial agency and the reality. Develop the creative and technical design • Development and Design Economics international environment. Address sustainability Interior Architecture Course code: K251 skills to create products that look good and • Strategic Cost Planning issues and form part of a multidisciplinary Starts: September BA(Hons) work beautifully. Study in modern studios and Course code: KN21 team in assessing a case study. Gain industry Campus: Frenchay workshops with the latest CAD and prototyping Starts: September knowledge from Real Estate Partner Employers. Full-time: 3 years Work placement: No equipment. Gain experience on practical projects Campus: Frenchay Real Estate Topics can include: Study abroad: No Sandwich: 4 years for real clients. Work placement: Yes BSc(Hons) • The Context of Property and Development Tariff points: n/a Topics can include: Study abroad: No Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in Tariff points: 280* • Commercial Property Appraisal • Product Design Studio Full-time: 3 years English Language or equivalents.† Completion of Course code: K120 Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • An Introduction to Building Construction Sandwich: 4 years HND in relevant subject with a merit profile. Starts: September • Design Communication in English Language and Maths or equivalents. Part-time: 5 years • Professional Practice in Property Top up your HND or CIOB accredited degree. Campus: Frenchay • Materials and Processes A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must • Inter-Professional Issues Work placement: Yes optional Year 3 † Learn how to effectively manage the construction • Mechanisms and Structures have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents. • Property Management Tariff points: 300* process to meet client needs. Study the building • Industrial Placement Taking advantage of the new opportunities in • Valuation, Ratings and Taxation Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in cycle from inception to end of economic life construction and civil engineering develop your Course code: K440 English Language and Maths or equivalents. • Appraisal and Evaluation of Existing Buildings including procurement, construction, recycling knowledge and skills for a career in quantity Starts: September A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must and disposal. Property Development surveying. Working on real-life scenarios develop Campus: Frenchay have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Topics can include: and Planning an expertise to provide financial and contractual Work placement: Yes Develop the skills and methods by which existing advice for 21st century clients. • Project Planning Economics and Contracts Study abroad: No spaces and buildings can be reimagined, re- BA(Hons)/MPlan Tariff points: 300* • Technological Innovations and Life Cycles thought and converted to new uses. This includes BA(Hons) (full-time): 3 years • Strategic and Operational Management learning the principles of structure and working BA(Hons) (sandwich): 4 years with real clients and spaces. The course includes • Collaborative Project MPlan (full-time): 4 years a comprehensive study of design principles, as • HR and Financial Management MPlan (sandwich): 5 years • Site Engineering well as consideration of matters including light, depiction, environment, furniture, temporary • Dissertation A structures and the needs of the user.

Topics can include: Course code: K430 Creative Product Design • Interior Architecture Studios 2 and 3 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay BSc(Hons) • Technical Studio • History and Theories of Architecture Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Full-time: 3 years • IT for Designers Tariff points: 300* Sandwich: 4 years • Research and Design Strategies Part-time: 5-6 years Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Aesthetics and Product Design Language Course code: H131 in English Language and Maths or equivalents. • Conservation Starts: September A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must Campus: Frenchay • Dissertation have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 Study towards professional status in planning as Study abroad: No well as surveying. Develop a solid understanding Tariff points: 280* Product Design Technology of the concepts and requirements of urban Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above BSc(Hons) design and sustainable development. Study legal in English Language and Maths or equivalents. and economic forces and learn about property A-Level: Art or Design and Technology. You must Full-time: 3 years valuation, landlord and tenant law and building have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Sandwich: 4 years construction. Work in teams across professional Part-time: 5-6 years Learn how to become a highly skilled creative areas reflecting industry. problem solver with an understanding of Topics can include: people from tutors with extensive professional • An Introduction to Building Construction experience. Develop skills in sketching, rendering • Healthy Sustainable Communities and model making. Study materials, 3D form, • Commercial Property Appraisal brands, fashion and the business of design. Solve Course code: W240 real design problems for real clients in modern Starts: September • Property Development and Finance studios and workshops. Campus: Frenchay • Development Appraisal and Planning Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 • Investment Valuation and Appraisal Study abroad: No • Property Development Practice and Law Tariff points: 280* • Planning Global Cities

56 *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. 57 We work with an impressive and unique consortium of partners from design, construction and property sectors. From offering placements and internships, to providing advice on your academic work and career options, Uniquepartnerships our partnerships with these industry leaders ensure that you’ll gain expert advice and experience throughout your course.

58 59 Careers Arts and Cultural Industries students develop transferable skills such as the ability to Arts and think and write critically, analyse and challenge, collaborate in teams and Cultural research independently, organise workloads and meet tight deadlines. This opens up doors to a diverse Industries range of careers across all industry sectors. Facilities We offer a wide variety of courses for you to Students have access to a choose from. We have partnerships with local variety of learning spaces and our 24-hour library. We offer organisations including M Shed museum, dedicated drama spaces and Watershed media centre and the Arnolfini you’ll have access to specialist pre and post-production centre. This makes Bristol a great place for software suites. work and volunteering opportunities that will Partnerships connect your studies with the real world. We bring in professionals from external organisations such as M Shed and Watershed Media Centre and encourage you What are our graduates doing now? www.uwe.ac.uk/aci

to take up work placements, www.uwe.ac.uk/study volunteering, internships, Editor, Mad Hatter Reviews workshops and real world Publishing Assistant, projects to help prepare for Silverwood Books life after university. Assistant Editor, Passion Pictures Teaching Freelance Film Maker All academic staff are Marketing Co-ordinator, research-active and experts Coconut Creatives in their fields. Their expertise Actor, Freelance Actor feeds course teaching Drama Teacher, School and content. Advertising Project Manager, 96% Circle Agency Student support of BA(Hons) History Business Executive, Cosine We have an open door policy students are satisfied with Editorial Assistant, Penguin and you’ll be assigned a Publishing their course. personal tutor for one-to-one Sub-Editor, The Sustainable unistats.com 2014 £17,340 support. The Students’ Union Food Trust Image: The Cube Microplex offers subject-specific societies ...as well as further study Average starting salary for our Arts and Cultural A volunteer-run arts cinema in See a full list: Industries students in full-time professional jobs Bristol offering involvement for all our courses, allowing www.uwe.ac.uk/ six months after graduating. opportunities to all. you to build your skills outside Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey published 2014 graduatedestinations Credit: Roxanne Courtney. of teaching.

60 61 Arts and Cultural Industries Arts and Cultural Industries

Degree courses theatres mean that Drama at UWE Bristol is No specific subjects required. You must have a English and English Language Topics can include: English Language and ranked among the top departments in the UK. minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† • British History from the Black Death to the Linguistics Creative Media Design Topics can include: Our BA(Hons) Drama with Creative Writing is BA(Hons) Present Day unique in the UK and allows you to combine • Crime and Protest, 1750 – 1930 • Introduction to Actor Training Full-time: 3 years BA(Hons) your love of performance with your passion for BA(Hons) • Introduction to Creative Writing Part-time: 6 years • The First English Empire – Britain, Ireland and writing. The quality of the course, our inspiring Full-time: 3 years • Devising and Physical Theatre France, c.1000 – 1540 Full-time: 3 years staff plus committed input from Bristol theatres Course code: Q390 Part-time: 6 years • Mafias, Mythologies and Criminal Networks: Part-time: 6 years • Acting for Stage mean that we are ranked consistently highly in Starts: September Course code: QQ3C The United States and the Globalisation Course code: 0V53 • New Shakespeares the National Student Survey. Campus: Frenchay Starts: September of Crime Starts: September • Playwriting Work placement: Yes, optional Campus: Frenchay Topics can include: Study abroad: No • Stalin and Stalinism Campus: Bower Ashton • Avant-Garde Theatre Work placement: Yes, optional Work placement: No • Introduction to Creative Writing Tariff points: 300* • Creativity, Critique and Literature Study abroad: No • Contemporary British and American Drama Study abroad: No • Playwriting Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Literature and Culture in Britain 1885 – 1930 Tariff points: 300*

Tariff points: 280* • Introduction to Actor Training in English Language or equivalents. A-level: • Contemporary American Narrative Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above No specific subjects required. You must have a Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Drama and Acting • Inventing Modernism in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: • New Shakespeares No specific subjects required. You must have a No specific subjects required. You must have a BA(Hons) English and Journalism minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† • Acting for Stage If you are fascinated by the English language in minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† all its forms, our BA(Hons) English and English Full-time: 3 years • Devising and Physical Theatre Combining two fascinating subject areas, our Language is for you. With regular collaborations BA(Hons) Our new BA(Hons) Creative Media Design is for Part-time: 6 years BA(Hons) English Language and Linguistics course • The Creative Writing Project with Bristol’s diverse community, this course links students who relish the exciting opportunities Course code: W490 Full-time: 3 years provides skills that are in great demand. You might theory and analysis firmly to the real world and is Part-time: 6 years offered by rapidly developing technologies. Starts: September go on to advise the government on writing clearly an excellent basis for a career in a variety Focusing on creative digital media production Campus: Bower Ashton English Course code: QP3M for the public, become a speech and language of fields. for online, networked and mobile platforms, Work placement: No Starts: September therapist or work in a high-profile you will enjoy the playful use of digital media Study abroad: No BA(Hons) Topics can include: Campus: Bower Ashton and Frenchay communications role. and being stretched and challenged – creatively, Work placement: No Tariff points: 280* Full-time: 3 years • Creativity, Critique and Literature Topics can include: intellectually and technically. You will use digital Study abroad: No Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Part-time: 6 years • Literature and Ideas • English: Past, Present and Future design and creative software skills in combination in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Tariff points: 300* • Forms of Reading/Reading Forms • Meaning: Style and Discourse with writing, sound and images. Employment No specific subjects required. You must have a Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • English Independent Project • Sociolinguistics and Fieldwork prospects in today’s fast-moving media industry minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: are excellent. • English: Past, Present and Future No specific subjects required. You must have a • Applying Linguistics: Forensic Analysis Our BA(Hons) Drama and Acting is for students • Meaning: Style and Discourse minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Topics can include: with a passion for acting and has a strong Course code: Q300 • Analysing Culture: Language and the Visual • Creative Photography and Video Production focus on employability. The quality of the Starts: September • Analysing Culture: Language and the Visual Our BA(Hons) English and Journalism allows you • Language, Skills and Enterprise to combine your love of literature with skills in • Mobile Website Production course, our inspiring staff, plus committed input Campus: Frenchay • Language, Skills and Enterprise • Language Acquisition newsroom reporting, broadcasting and journalistic • Hybrid App Production from professional Bristol theatres mean that Work placement: No • Language and the Mind Drama at UWE Bristol is ranked among the top Study abroad: Yes writing. The analytical reading skills and creativity • Interface Design User Experience departments in the UK. Tariff points: 300* English and History developed in English complement an impressive • Hardware Hacking package of practice-based learning in Journalism. English with Writing Topics can include: Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above BA(Hons) • Media Archaeology in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: We develop independent, analytical and culturally • Introduction to Actor Training • Contemporary Media Contexts No specific subjects required. You must have a Full-time: 3 years aware graduates equipped for a variety of exciting BA(Hons) and creative careers. • Introduction to Creative Writing minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Part-time: 6 years Full-time: 3 years • Acting for Stage Our BA(Hons) English course builds on your love Topics can include: Part-time: 6 years Drama • Devising and Physical Theatre of literature, combining creative and academic • Newsgathering, Journalism and Society Course code: 0PC3 • Acting for Screen activities with the development of key transferable • Visual Journalism Starts: September BA(Hons) Course code: QV31 • Contemporary British and American Drama skills – real skills for the real world. Our graduates • Shakespeare’s World of Words Campus: Frenchay Full-time: 3 years emerge as mature, confident individuals with Starts: September Work placement: No • Playwriting • British Writing 1900 – 1950 Part-time: 6 years excellent communication and analytical skills, Campus: Frenchay Study abroad: No • Avant-Garde Theatre • Journalism Futures Course code: W400 ideally placed for an exciting career in the creative Work placement: No Tariff points: 300*

Starts: September industries. Study abroad: Yes • Children’s Fiction since 1900 Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Tariff points: 300* • Moving Words: Travel Writing and Modernity Campus: Bower Ashton Drama with Creative Writing Topics can include: in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Work placement: No Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Journalism Production Project No specific subjects required. You must have a • Creativity, Critique and Literature in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Study abroad: No BA(Hons) minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Tariff points: 280* • Literature and Culture in Britain, 1885 – 1925 No specific subjects required. You must have a Full-time: 3 years Our BA(Hons) English with Writing will give Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Once Upon a Time: Stories, Children minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Part-time: 6 years you a deep understanding of English literary in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: and Literature Our BA(Hons) English and History will give you a Course code: W4W8 culture from the Renaissance to the present No specific subjects required. You must have a • Beyond the Horizon: Spaces and Places deep understanding of the relationship between Starts: September day. Writing practice will range from poems minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† in Literature history and literature over time. Critical thinking, Campus: Bower Ashton and creative fiction to commercial reporting primary research and analysis are integral to both Our single honours BA(Hons) Drama will give you Work placement: No • Shakespeare’s World of Words and critical reviews. Our graduates emerge as subjects. On graduation, your qualities as an a firm foundation in drama, acting and creative Study abroad: No • Romanticism Unbound flexible, culturally engaged writers equipped for independent thinker, communicator and critic will writing with the option to specialise in later Tariff points: 280* • Exploring the Eighteenth Century rewarding careers. Training in Adobe publishing make you ideally placed for a rewarding career or years. The quality of the course, our inspiring Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above software is provided. • British Writing 1900 - 1950 further study. staff plus committed input from professional in English Language or equivalents. A-Level:

62 *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. 63 Arts and Cultural Industries Arts and Cultural Industries

Topics can include: Topics can include: Our BA(Hons) Social Media and Cultural Practice History with Heritage • Creative Writing • Contemporary Cinema is the first undergraduate degree in the UK to focus on the rapidly changing world of social • The Critic’s Perspective BA(Hons) • 20th and 21st Century Literature and participatory new media. Your specialist skills • Blogs and Opinion • Popular Fiction and Film Full-time: 3 years in harnessing its potential will make you highly • Autobiography and Fictional Biography Part-time: 6 years • World Cinema employable in commercial production, marketing • Register and Tone Course code: 3RN2 • Adaptation and Convergence and communications. Starts: September • Genre Topics can include: Campus: Frenchay • Social Media, Identity and Activism History Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Media Culture and Practice • Online Marketing and Advertising BA(Hons) • Convergence Culture Tariff points: 320* BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Researching Media Technology, History, Part-time: 6 years in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Full-time: 3 years and Culture No specific subjects required. You must have a Part-time: 6 years • Digital Games and Games Culture minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Course code: PL36 • User-Generated Content Our BA(Hons) History with Heritage is delivered in Starts: September • Everyday Communication from Microblogging Course code: V100 one of Britain’s most historic cities and takes full Campus: Bower Ashton to Virtual Worlds Starts: September advantage of the resources on offer. Combining Work placement: Yes Campus: Frenchay broad academic study with vocational experience, Study abroad: No Work placement: No you will apply your fascination for history creatively Tariff points: 280* Writing for the Cultural Study abroad: Yes and in the real world and gain an excellent Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Industries Tariff points: 320* grounding for a career in the heritage industry. in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Topics can include: No specific subjects required. You must have a BA(Hons) in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† • An Introduction to Heritage Full-time: 3 years No specific subjects required. You must have a Our BA(Hons) Media Culture and Practice is for • Sources for Courses: History and Evidence Part-time: 6 years minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† students with a passion for making or writing Course code: W810 Our BA(Hons) History covers medieval to • British History from the Black Death to the about contemporary media. You will build contemporary history in Britain, Ireland, Europe, Present Day practical production skills and gain an in-depth Starts: September America and Africa. Engaging in hands-on history • Public History understanding of the impact of media in its Campus: Frenchay from the start, you will build an understanding of • Project Management in History cultural and historical context. The degree provides Work placement: No Study abroad: No past events and their historical contexts and gain a • History in the Public Space (Placement) excellent preparation for an exciting career in the Tariff points: 300* profound insight into important global issues. You • Dissertation communications industries. will graduate with the practical and transferable Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Britain, the Atlantic Slave Trade and its Legacy Topics can include: skills demanded by employers today. in English Language. A-Level: No specific • Contemporary Digital Practice subjects required. You must have a minimum of Topics can include: two A-Levels or equivalents.† Literature and Film Studies • Experience and Identity • International History 1890 – 2000: Century of • The City and Network Culture Develop multi-platform writing skills and learn the Superpowers BA(Hons) • Mediated Lives how to forge a successful career in the cultural • The First English Empire – Britain, Ireland and • Screen Media industries. Develop your professional portfolio France, c.1000 – 1540 Full-time: 3 years through copywriting, creative-writing, screen- • Creative Cultural Research • Crime and Protest, 1750 -1930 Part-time: 6 years writing, stage-writing, professional writing, • Work Placement • Politics and Society in Ireland since 1750 Course code: Q3P3 academic writing, writing for digital platforms Starts: September • Dissertation • Public History: Representations of the Past, and writing for performance. Gain experience Campus: Frenchay 1400 to the present on live briefs and internships. Develop vital Work placement: No 90% entrepreneurial, editing and blogging skills. • Political Violence and Terror in Europe Study abroad: No Social Media and Cultural Topics can include: of English Language 1931 – 45 Tariff points: 300* Practice • Mafias, Mythologies and Criminal Networks: Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Discourses in the Cultural Industries The United States and the Globalisation in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: BA(Hons) • Understanding Language and Linguistic graduates of Crime No specific subjects required. You must have a Full-time: 3 years • Stage, Screen, Script and Prose • The Collapse of Empire and Colonial War: minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Part-time: 6 years • Writing and Media Ecologies British and French Decolonisation, 1918 - 1965 are in work or further Learn about post-1800’s literature and film Course code: 3RXB • Transmedia Narratives from leading academics. Engage with different Starts: September • Professional Standards in Writing viewpoints and styles of representation. Examine Campus: Bower Ashton • Commissions, Creativity and Constraints study six months after literary and cinematic classics, popular genres, Work placement: Yes documentary, biography and animation. Consider Study abroad: No social, cultural and economic changes affecting Tariff points: 280* finishing their degree. these forms. Develop professional skills in Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above publishing, website and content creation. in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Destinations of Leavers from No specific subjects required. You must have a Higher Education Survey minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† published 2014.

64 *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. 65 Careers Our graduates go on to find professional employment in a wide range of public and Biological, private organisations, or train for further work in research, teaching or medicine. Biomedical Facilities We boast specialist suites for real-time in situ imaging, dedicated microbial, genomic, and Analytical physiology, proteomic and biochemical laboratories, forensic instrumentation, 2D Sciences and 3D cell culture facilities, electron and confocal microscopy suites, bio-sensor We believe in hands-on science. You’ll be fabrication facilities, controlled greenhouses, a field centre offered an enriched educational experience, and a Crime Scene House. taught by highly-skilled academics and Partnerships researchers. And, because our students work We have established partnerships all over the on real research projects in their final year, world, meaning our courses you’ll be equipped with the qualifications and are rooted in global practice. skills needed to achieve your ambitions. Teaching We have an excellent teaching reputation, with What are our graduates many of our staff currently doing now? www.uwe.ac.uk/bbas www.uwe.ac.uk/study

undertaking high quality Biomedical Scientist, research. This expertise Thermo Fisher Scientific underpins our teaching and Clinical Researcher, helps us to enforce a strong Derriford Hospital learning-by-doing approach Disclosure Analyst, British Transport Police on all of our courses. DNA Sequencing Scientist, Student support Our BSc(Hons) Wildlife Source Bioscience We offer many work Ecology and Conservation Drug Analyst, Aptuit Environmental Consultant, placement opportunities, Science course is delivered Temple Group both in the UK and overseas. both on the Frenchay Forensic Researcher, Defence With placements based in Campus and at Bristol Science and Technology laboratories as well as in the Zoo Gardens. Laboratory £19,198 field, you’ll be able to develop Healthcare Technical Officer, the specialist skills needed for NHS Blood and Transplant Average starting salary for our Biological, …as well as further study Biomedical and Analytical Sciences students in full- your chosen career. time professional jobs six months after graduating. See a full list: Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, 2014 www.uwe.ac.uk/ graduatedestinations

66 67 Biological, Biomedical and Analytical Sciences Biological, Biomedical and Analytical Sciences

Foundation courses Biological, Biomedical and Analytical Sciences Study abroad: No • Wildlife Ecology Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in • Analytical Chemistry or Psychology departments. Its innovative Tariff points: 160* • Human Health and Disease English Language, Maths and Double Science • Drugs and Toxicology online delivery allows the majority of the Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in • Genes and Biotechnology or equivalents. A-Level: Grade C or above • Science in Court Science in a Science subject plus a grade C or above course to be studied by distance learning English Language, Maths and Double Science • Microbial Life • Independent Research Project in another Science subject. You must have a Foundation Year when convenient to students’ current work/life or equivalents. A-Level: A pass in Biology. You circumstances. must have a minimum of one A-Level minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Full-time: 1 year Topics can include: or equivalents.† Biomedical Science Environmental Science gives you the practical Healthcare Science Course code: BCF0 skills to tackle local, national and international (Life Science) • Biology Based at Bristol Zoo Gardens, this hands-on BSc(Hons) Starts: September practical course takes a biological approach environmental issues. With a focus on fieldwork • Chemistry Campus: Frenchay to the study of wildlife and conservation Full-time: 3 years and an opportunity to spend a year on BSc(Hons) Work placement: No • Psychology placement, you will build an understanding of to prepare you for a real-world career. You Sandwich: 4 years Full-time: 3 years (with integrated placements). Study abroad: No • Science Communication the challenges that face the world and pioneer will explore the motivations behind human This course runs over an extended academic year. Tariff points: 120* • Mathematics behaviour and attitudes towards conservation, practical solutions that are environmentally and Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in • Physics using placements and fieldwork to apply your scientifically sound. English Language, Maths and Double Science knowledge and develop your skills. Course code: C980 Topics can include: or equivalents. A-Level: Science AS or A2. Topics can include: Starts: September • Earth System Science Course code: C990 You must have a minimum of one A-Level or Healthcare Science Campus: Frenchay • Ecology and Environmental Systems • Ecology and Ecosystem Protection Starts: September equivalents.† Work placement: Yes • Environmental and Field Techniques Campus: Frenchay Foundation Year Science offers an alternative FdSc • Wildlife Biology Study abroad: No (including International Field Trip) Work placement: Yes study route for students to qualify for entry to the Full-time: 2 years • Wildlife and People Tariff points: 320* Study abroad: No • Resource Security and Sustainability first year of a science degree at UWE Bristol. This Part-time: 3-4 years • Professional and Research Skills (including Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in Tariff points: 320* • Energy Technologies immersive course will give you the knowledge, Course code: C992 Work Experience and Field Trips) English Language, Maths and Double Science Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in skills, confidence and higher education experience Starts: September • Conservation Biology or equivalents. A-Level: Grade B or above in • Tropical Expedition English Language, Maths and Double Science required for a seamless transition to one of the Campus: Distance learning • Animal Behaviour for Conservation Biology or Chemistry plus a grade C or above • Remote Sensing and Geographic or equivalents. A-Level: Grade B or above in following degree courses: in another Science subject. You must have a Work placement: No • Effective Communication for Conservation Information Systems (GIS) Biology or Chemistry plus a grade C or above • Biological Sciences minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Study abroad: No • Integrating Sustainable Development • People and Environmental Change in another Science subject. You must have a • Biomedical Science Tariff points: 160* and Conservation Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† • Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five Science, our course gives you the knowledge Healthcare Science offers you the chance to • Environmental Science subjects at grade C or above, to include English and practical skills to understand the basis of Forensic Science study a broad range of Biomedical Sciences Language and Maths or equivalents. A-Level: disease, its diagnosis and treatment. Working • Healthcare Science (Life Science) Degree courses BSc(Hons) before specialisation in one area, together with At least one A-Level (preferably Biology or at the forefront of biomedical science, with the 47 weeks of work placements in laboratories • Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) Chemistry) or equivalents, or equivalent option to spend a year on placement, you will be Full-time: 3 years across the South West. It can lead directly into a • Forensic Science professional experience.† Biological Sciences prepared for a variety of careers. Part-time: by arrangement career in the NHS, or provides the foundation for • Psychology FdSc Healthcare Science provides unique Topics can include: further study. • Psychology with Criminology BSc(Hons) professional training and career development • Studies in the Biology of Disease Topics can include: • Psychology with Sociology within Career Framework 4 for NHS Healthcare Full-time: 3 years • Research Project • Haematology and Transfusion • Psychology with Law Science Associates, and the opportunity to join Sandwich: 4 years Course code: F410 • Haematology • Medical Genetics our BSc(Hons) Healthcare Science. Most of your Course code: C110 Starts: September • Clinical Biochemistry Science Online learning will be undertaken at your workplace Starts: September Campus: Frenchay • Medical Microbiology and you will be supported by leading Campus: Frenchay • Medical Microbiology Work placement: Yes, optional • Cellular Pathology Foundation Year healthcare science professionals throughout Work placement: Yes • Cellular Pathology and Oncology Study abroad: Yes, optional • Clinical Biochemistry your course. • Immunology Tariff points: 300* Full-time: 1 years Study abroad: Yes • Reproductive Science Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in Part-time: 2 years Topics can include: Tariff points: 280* • Medical Genetics • Professional Practice for Healthcare Science Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science, Course code: BCF9 • Scientific Basis of Life • Healthcare Project English Language, Maths and Double Science, or or equivalents. A-Level: Grade B or above in Starts: September • Principles in Healthcare Science equivalents. A-Level: Grade C or above in Biology Environmental Science Biology or Chemistry plus a Grade C or above Campus: Frenchay / Distance learning • Pathophysiology of Disease or Chemistry plus a grade C or above in another in another Science subject. You must have a Work placement: No Healthcare Science • Anatomy and Physiology science subject. You must have a minimum of two BSc(Hons) minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Study abroad: No (Physiological Sciences) • Scientific Measurement A-Levels or equivalents.† Tariff points: 120* Full-time: 3 years Accredited by The Chartered Society of • Healthcare Science in Practice Biological Sciences gives you a broad Sandwich: 4 years Forensic Sciences, Forensic Science gives a deep BSc(Hons) Required subjects: The Foundation Year is • Professional Aspects of Healthcare Science understanding of life in all its forms. With many Part-time: 5-6 years understanding of the way scientific disciplines are designed to accept a wide range of people with Full-time: 3 years (with integrated placements). opportunities for fieldwork and the option to applied to criminal investigations. With excellent different educational backgrounds. This course runs over an extended academic year. spend a year on placement, you’ll expand your study facilities, opportunities for summer Each applicant will be considered on an Integrated Wildlife Conservation career horizons by developing the scientific internships and the option to study abroad, it’s Modernising Scientific Careers individual basis. Course code: F900 a springboard into many careers – within the and Health Education England FdSc knowledge and practical skills that support the GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, welfare of people and the environment. Starts: September justice system and beyond. Course code: C991 Maths and Double Science or equivalents. Full-time: 2 years Campus: Frenchay Topics can include: Topics can include: Starts: September A-Level: Science AS or A2 or equivalents. Part-time: 3 years Work placement: Yes • Life on Earth • Scientific Investigation of Crime Campus: Frenchay Foundation Science Online offers an alternative Course code: F750 Study abroad: No • Forensic Analysis Work placement: Yes study route into degree courses run by the • Human Anatomy and Physiology Tariff points: 280* Starts: September Study abroad: No • Cell Biochemistry and Genetics • Interpretation of Forensic Evidence Campus: Bristol Zoo Gardens Tariff points: 320* • Research Skills • DNA Analysis and Human Biology Work placement: Yes Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science 68 *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. 69 Biological, Biomedical and Analytical Sciences Dive in

or equivalents. A-Level: Grade B or above in Biology or Chemistry plus grade C or above Wildlife Ecology and in another Science subject. You must have a Conservation Science minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Dean BSc(Hons) Accredited by Health Education England and the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists, BSc Full-time: 3 years “I have had some fantastic (Hons) Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) Sandwich: 4 years practical experience here. is the principal training route for healthcare Part-time: 5-6 years I have no doubt, by the scientists in the NHS. With integrated work- based training, you will work at the leading-edge time of my graduation I of healthcare science using state-of-the-art shall be empowered with Course code: 45MN equipment in a patient-facing environment. skills sought after by Topics can include: Starts: September Campus: Frenchay and Bristol Zoo Gardens the industry.” • Applied and Advanced Cardiac Physiology Work placement: Yes Dean • Applied and Advanced Respiratory and Study abroad: No Sleep Physiology Tariff points: 280* BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science • Research Project in Healthcare Science Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in • Pathophysiology of Common Cardiovascular, English Language, Maths and Double Science Respiratory and Sleep Conditions or equivalents. A-Level: Grade C or above in a • Inter-professional Practice Science subject (Biology preferred) plus a grade C or above in another science subject. You must • Measurement Techniques in have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Physiological Sciences • Introduction to Physiological Science and In collaboration with Bristol Zoo Gardens, you Patient Care will gain the scientific knowledge and skills to understand global biodiversity, climate change, • Anatomy and Physiology current and novel approaches to conserving wildlife. With a deep understanding of the Premedical Sciences practical steps that can be taken to protect biodiversity, we’ll prepare you for a career Cert. HE in conservation. Full-time: 1 year Topics can include: Course code: C99H • Wildlife Ecology Starts: September • Wildlife and Society Campus: Frenchay • Environmental and Field Techniques Work placement: No (includes International Field Trip) Study abroad: No • Conservation in Practice Tariff points: 320* • Marine Ecosystems (includes Field Trip) Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Double Science • Primate Ecology and Conservation or equivalents. A-Level: Grades ABB in Biology, • Wildlife, Film and Media Chemistry, and either Physics or Maths • Tropical Expedition or equivalents.† Premedical Sciences has been co-developed by UWE Bristol and St. George’s University (SGU), in Grenada. Taught at Bristol, it provides an exciting opportunity for students with A-Level science qualifications or equivalents to qualify for progression to the internationally recognised Medical Programme at SGU or for joining our Many of our courses incorporate inspiring BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science. residential field trips, which range from studying Topics can include: marine ecology in Cornwall to studying tropical www.uwe.ac.uk/cubastory Watch: trip Cuba field • Anatomy and Physiology environments in the Caribbean. • Cell Biochemistry and Genetics • Pathophysiology of Disease • Molecular Biology for Medicine • Biomedical Skills

70 *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. 71 Careers Many of our graduates go on to successful careers with positions in large organisations Business – often as a result of work placements. Whilst you’re here Our courses cover all aspects of the you can also boost your CV by getting involved in project modern business world - management activities, internships and enterprise initiatives. and leadership; international business and Facilities human resource management; accounting Our new Faculty of Business and finance; banking and economics; and Law building will open in 2016 on our Frenchay Campus. marketing and events. Plus, we offer year- You’ll benefit from fantastic facilities including brand long placements to ensure that you’re new lecture facilities, flexible prepared for a professional career when learning areas and a fully functional financial you graduate. trading room. Partnerships We work with professional What are our graduates accrediting bodies to give doing now? www.uwe.ac.uk/study www.uwe.ac.uk/bbs you the opportunity to gain Business Consultant, IBM exemptions and additional 90% Graduate Buyer, Tesco of our BA(Hons) Accounting professional qualifications and Finance students are HR Graduate Trainee, alongside your course. We L’Oreal UK in work or further study six also have links with national Investment Analyst, BNP Paribas months after graduating. business organisations Marketing Analyst, AXA UK unistats.com 2014 to offer great placement Account Manager, opportunities. XI Marketing Europe Event Co-ordinator, Octagon Teaching Project Manager, Guyana Many of our academic staff Economist, Buro Happold have held senior positions in 90% Accountant, Francis Clarke commercial environments, of our BA(Hons) Business …as well as further study and the majority engage in Management with See a full list: research or practice-based Marketing students are in www.uwe.ac.uk/ activities. Their experience and work or further study six graduatedestinations real-world knowledge feeds months after graduating. straight back into teaching unistats.com 2014 and course content. £22,167 £21,127 Student support As well as an Academic Average starting salary for our Accounting, Average starting salary for our Business and Economics and Finance students in full-time Management students in full-time professional jobs Personal Tutor our Academic professional jobs six months after graduating. six months after graduating. Success Centre offers specialist Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, 2014 Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, 2014 advice and coaching on all aspects of your studies.

72 73 Business Business

Foundation course subjects such as auditing, tax, business law and A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must Business and Events issues associated with people management statistics. You will gain maximum exemptions Business and Law/Business have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† underpinned by a solid foundation in business from professional examinations with the leading Management with Law/Law Management theory and practice. Business with Management An innovative and entrepreneurial degree for accounting bodies. with Business those interested in working in teams, seeking a BA(Hons) Explore the real-world challenges facing modern FdA Topics can include: more practical, hands-on approach to learning, businesses through modules including Law and BA(Hons)/LLB(Hons) Full-time: 3 years • Financial Accounting and Reporting and with the passion and commitment to Equality at Work, Human Resource Development Full-time: 2 years take charge of their learning. You will ‘learn Sandwich: 4 years and Knowledge Management and Strategic HRM. • Management Accounting and Financial Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 3 years by doing’, working on real projects with real Decision-Making Sandwich: 4 years Topics can include: Course code: N1NG organisations, earning money and gaining • Corporate Finance • Law and Equality at Work Starts: September valuable entrepreneurial experience. Course code: NN21 • Tax and Tax Planning • International Human Resource Management Campus: Weston College Course code: NM11 Topics can include: Starts: September • Economic Principles in a • Human Resource Development and Work placement: Yes Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Contemporary Context • Building a Company Knowledge Management Study abroad: No Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes • Learning and Management Development Tariff points: 160* • Corporate Reporting Theory and Practice Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes • Strategic Management • Growing a Company Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* • Managing People in English Language and Maths or equivalents.† Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Tariff points: 300* • Working in Teams • Understanding Business and Financial A-Level: No specific subjects required. in English Language and Maths, or equivalents. Accounting and Finance Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Authentic Management for Information A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must This flexible and contemporary Foundation (Accelerated Learning) in English Language and Maths or equivalents. Sustainable Practice • Understanding the Business and have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† degree, delivered by Weston College and A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must • Sustaining a Company Economic Environment awarded by UWE Bristol, allows you to gain BA(Hons) This exciting and vocationally-relevant degree have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† • Team Entrepreneurship • Engaging in Critical Business Enquiry a university-level qualification, by combining brings together UWE Bristol’s recognised Full-time: 2 years Taught by leading experts in one of the UK’s • Leadership in Practice study with work and applying learning directly expertise in event studies, management and largest law schools, this degree offers the chance back to your workplace. You will gain a general to gain a solid grounding in the foundations tourism. You will explore the main disciplines and Business and Management foundation in business and management operational areas of business alongside specialist of business and law, as well as providing the Banking and Finance covering areas such as managing modules focusing on event management, in BA(Hons) Course code: N42K flexibility to opt for a specialist route. You will people, marketing, finance, law and BA(Hons) a city region with a national and increasingly Starts: September start on the joint award (Business and Law) and Full-time: 3 years organisational behaviour. international reputation for its events Campus: Kaplan Holborn College, London focus equally on both disciplines during your first Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years and festivals. Topics can include: Work placement: No year. Following this, you can continue with the Sandwich: 4 years • Business Environment Study abroad: No joint award (Business and Law) or elect to major Topics can include: • Business Law Tariff points: 300* in business (Business Management with Law), • Meeting the Management Challenge Course code: N100 Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above both routes leading to a BA(Hons). Alternatively • Understanding the Market Process Starts: September you can opt to major in law (Law with Business) Course code: N300 in English Language and Maths or equivalents. • Managing People Campus: Frenchay A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must leading to a LLB(Hons). If you choose the Starts: September Work placement: Yes Degree courses • Planning and Managing Events have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† LLB(Hons) route you can select modules enabling Campus: Frenchay Study abroad: Yes you to gain a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD), • The Business of Events This two year, fast-track business degree Work placement: Yes Tariff points: 300* Accounting and Finance meeting the necessary professional qualifications • Contemporary Issues in Events delivered at Kaplan Holborn College and Study abroad: Yes Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above to progress to the LPC and BPTC to train as a awarded by UWE Bristol offers a solid grounding Tariff points: 300* • Staging and Evaluating Events in English Language and Maths or equivalent. BA(Hons) solicitor or barrister. in financial reporting, management accounting Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Project Management A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must Full-time: 3 years and corporate finance with valuable exemptions Topics can include: in English Language and Maths or Statistics have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects Sandwich: 4 years from professional qualifications. Students value • Contract Law A broad and hugely relevant business degree required. You must have a minimum of two Business and Human Resource the small class sizes, expert tutors, modern • Understanding Business and exploring the main functions of a business in A-Levels or equivalents.† business school and professional industry links Financial Information Management a global, competitive, fast-moving industry. with the ‘Big 4’ accounting firms. This course covers various contemporary issues • Managing People Practical modules, valuable work placements and in banking and finance including principles BA(Hons) research-active tutors ensure you graduate ‘work- Topics can include: • Legal Method and practice of modern banking, ethics and Full-time: 3 years ready’ with crucial business skills, cutting-edge • Fundamentals of Accounting • Strategic Management Course code: N420 regulation. You will learn about tax and Sandwich: 4 years knowledge and real-world experience. Career Starts: September • Economic Principles in a Contemporary • EU Law investment planning, credit, portfolio and options include management, marketing, sales, Context (EPICC) Campus: Frenchay risk management from a truly international HR and finance. • Becoming an Accounting and Finance perspective and explore new rules and Work placement: Yes Topics can include: Study abroad: Yes Professional Business regulations in the wake of the financial crisis. • Meeting the Management Challenge Tariff points: 300* • Statistics and Data Management 1 (Team Entrepreneurship) Topics can include: Course code: N1N6 • Understanding Business and Financial Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Academic Skills for Accounting and Starts: September • Financial Institutions and Markets Information in English Language and Maths or equivalents. Finance Students BA(Hons) Campus: Frenchay • Principles, Practice and Economic Theory A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must Work placement: Yes • Understanding the Market Process • Financial Accounting and Reporting Full-time: 3 years of Banking have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Course code: N191 Study abroad: Yes • Accounting Information for Business • Management Accounting and Financial • Governance, Regulation and Risk Management This degree offers a contemporary, applied and Decision-Making Starts: September Tariff points: 300* • International Business • Credit Management: Theory and Practice Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above well-connected course of study. It provides a • Corporate Finance Campus: Frenchay • Good Business, Bad Business and Sustainability • Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics broad grounding in the subject with opportunities Work placement: Integrated in English Language and Maths, or equivalents. • New Venture Creation • International Finance A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must to hone crucial skills and knowledge through Study abroad: No • Entrepreneurship and Small Business interesting and specialist modules covering • Econometrics have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Investment Management This degree, delivered by experienced, research- in English Language and Maths or equivalents. active experts, focuses on the practices and

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Business and Management management. You will explore cutting-edge Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Topics can include: Economics This course will provide you with a comprehensive theories of leadership and leadership in practice. in English Language and Maths or equivalents. • Meeting the Management Challenge and current business education, with particular (Accelerated Learning) A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must focus on developing students’ cross-cultural Topics can include: • Understanding Business and BA(Hons) have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† understanding and international business BA(Hons) • Organisational Leadership Financial Information Full-time: 3 years This course will provide you with a current awareness. As more and more firms, both large • The Experience and Practice of Organisations • Economic Principles in a Contemporary Context Sandwich: 4 years Full-time: 2 years and comprehensive business education with and small, compete in a global market or have • Organisation Coaching • Understanding Organisations and People additional specialist knowledge of accounting dealings with overseas companies, this degree will • Understanding the Market Process • Leadership and Organisation Development and finance techniques and applications in equip you with the essential knowledge and skills

• Strategic Management the modern business world, both nationally • Engaging in Critical Business Enquiry to prepare you for a successful international career Course code: L100 Course code: N10K • Engaging in Critical Business Enquiry and globally. This degree equips you with the • Managing People in a complex and ever-changing business world. Starts: September Starts: September • Understanding the Business and essential business skills to prepare you for a • Managerial Accounting and Finance Topics can include: Campus: Frenchay Campus: Kaplan Holborn College Economic Environment successful career in a fast-paced, complex • Cross-Cultural Communications Work placement: No and ever-changing global economy. As a Work placement: Yes • Accounting Information for Business • International Human Resource Management Study abroad: No consequence we offer a curriculum that aims to Business Management Study abroad: Yes • International Business in the Emerging Markets Tariff points: 300* challenge your ways of thinking, learning and with Marketing Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in Business Management Practice behaving. Issues of ethics and ethical decision- Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Doing Business in Asia English Language and Maths A-Level: You must making, sustainability and global citizenship are BA(Hons) in English Language and Maths or Statistics • Global Marketing Management or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† BA(Hons) embedded throughout. • International Financial Management Full-time: 3 years required. You must have a minimum of two The course offers students a current and • Engaging in Critical Business Enquiry Part-time: 18 months Topics can include: Sandwich: 4 years A-Levels or equivalents.† integrated business education covering the main Course code: N102 • Accounting Information for Business • Economic Principles in a Economics at UWE Bristol is an exciting and disciplines and operational areas of business. Starts: September Contemporary Context cutting-edge applied Economics course. It explores The curriculum aims to challenge students in Campus: University Centre Yeovil Course code: N1N5 • Understanding Organisations and People alternative schools of thought that are shaping their ways of thinking, behaving and learning, Work placement: No Starts: September Marketing • Understanding the Market Process economics today, and looks at real and relevant and issues of ethics and ethical decision- Study abroad: No Campus: Frenchay • Engaging in Critical Business Enquiry issues applying the latest post-crisis economic BA(Hons) making, sustainability and global citizenship are Tariff points: n/a Work placement: Yes theory. The focus of the course is on your embedded throughout. Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in • Managerial Accounting and Finance Study abroad: Yes employability as a working economist. As a result, Full-time: 3 years Topics can include: English Language and Maths or equivalents.† • Methods of Enquiry Tariff points: 300* you will acquire the skills and attributes that make Sandwich: 4 years • Managing Business Processes Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Understanding Business and A practical and contemporary ‘top up’ degree for graduates of economics highly sought after by in English Language and Maths or equivalents. Financial Information those seeking to develop and enhance existing • Market Analysis for Private Investors today’s employers. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must • Understanding the Business and business and management study and experience have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Topics can include: Economic Environment through cutting-edge modules and interactive Course code: N500 Business Management • Microeconomics and Macroeconomics Starts: September • Understanding Organisations and People learning. Taught by leading experts, you will This broad-based, contemporary business degree cover the main functions of business practice and with Economics with valuable work placement year allows you • The Skills of the Economist Campus: Frenchay • Understanding the Market Process theory including strategy, organisational analysis, to study marketing in-depth, underpinned by a • Economic Research Methods Work placement: Yes • Engaging in Critical Business Enquiry marketing and human resource management BA(Hons) solid grounding in all business functions. Taught including Econometrics Study abroad: Yes • Managing People with a valuable international perspective. Full-time: 3 years by research-active experts, you will analyse real • Banking and Financial Economics Tariff points: 300* • Accounting Information for Business Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Topics can include: Sandwich: 4 years business issues and gain an understanding of • Development Economics Decision-Makers consumer behaviour, the market process and in English Language and Maths or equivalents. • Contemporary Issues in Organisational Practice • Happiness and Behavioural Economics • International Business traditional and digital marketing methods. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must • Approaches to Investigation and Enquiry • Economics of the Environment Course code: N1L1 have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Topics can include: and Sustainability • Advanced Professional Practice Starts: September This engaging and practical course taught by • Meeting the Management Challenge • Labour Economics and Migration Business Management • Enquiry in the Workplace Campus: Frenchay leading experts provides a solid foundation in • Principles and Practice of Marketing and Leadership • International Human Resource Management Work placement: Yes business and a focus on marketing exploring • Integrated Marketing Communications • International Marketing Study abroad: Yes International Business branding, PR, advertising, market research, BA(Hons) • Managing People Tariff points: 300* global marketing and digital marketing. You will Full-time: 3 years Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Methods of Enquiry BA(Hons) develop vital business skills and learn how to Sandwich: 4 years Business Management with in English Language and Maths or equivalents. • Strategic Management create a brand, pitch ideas, undertake market Sandwich: 4 year sandwich course including A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must research and respond to briefs. Accounting and Finance • Understanding Business and Financial either a Study Year Abroad or an internationally- have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Information Topics can include: BA(Hons) focused year-long business placement. Course code: N201 This degree offers a solid grounding in business • Final Year Project: choice of Business Enquiry • Principles and Practice of Marketing Starts: September Full-time: 3 years management and a developed awareness of the or Enterprise or Work-based • Integrated Marketing Communications Campus: Frenchay economic environment in a broader business Sandwich: 4 years Course code: N110 • Consumer Behaviour and Professional Practice Work placement: Yes context. Explore the role of macro economic Starts: September Study abroad: Yes • Methods of Enquiry policy in business decision-making and develop Campus: Frenchay Tariff points: 300* • Brand Management your understanding of managing people, Work placement: Yes Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Meeting the Management Challenge marketing, accounting and finance and economic Study abroad: Yes in English Language and Maths, or equivalents. Course code: N1N4 theory with engaging optional modules in Tariff points: 300* • Final Year Project: Choice of Work-Based A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must Starts: September sustainable business and the economics of the Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Enquiry Project, or Enterprise Project or have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Campus: Frenchay developing world. in English Language and Maths or equivalents. Critical Business Enquiry Project A current and applied degree for students Work placement: Yes A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must seeking a more detailed study of leadership Study abroad: Yes have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† underpinned by a solid foundation in business Tariff points: 300*

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Marketing Communications BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Sandwich: 4 years Did Course code: N501 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above you in English Language and Maths or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† A current and applied course for those seeking a career in communications and particularly within an agency or customer service environment. Taught by leading experts, you will explore know the fundamentals of business and marketing, understand consumer behaviour and ethics and investigate contemporary issues in a range of non-standard areas such as sports and events Bristol is a lively city marketing, education marketing, political renowned for its marketing and social marketing. ?festivals and events that Topics can include: take place throughout • Principles and Practice of Marketing • Integrated Marketing Communications the year. Students • Consumer Behaviour and Professional Practice on our Business and • Methods of Enquiry Management Events • Public Relations course can take • Final Year Project: Choice of Work-Based advantage of the city’s Enquiry Project, or Enterprise Project or Critical Business Enquiry Project busy calendar, with previous students having worked at Brisfest, the BBC Radio 4 More Than Words Festival and Watershed events, to name but a few.

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78 *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. 79 Careers Career options for our graduates are diverse and exciting. More than Computer ever before, computing and creative technology graduates are in demand from employers across a Science and range of sectors, industries and disciplines. Facilities We have invested millions Creative in state-of-the-art PC labs, learning zones, digital media studios and a cutting-edge games studio. Technologies Our Music and Broadcast Technology students work in professional quality studios and on some of Our industry partners return year the latest innovations in mixing platforms. after year to offer students placement Partnerships opportunities, specialised lectures, and We work with over 100 employers, including the the chance to work on real-world case BBC, Broadcom, MPC Data, Morgan Stanley, IBM, HP, studies and live projects. Rockstar, the Welsh National Opera and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), to offer What are our graduates placements and to ensure doing now? www.uwe.ac.uk/csct www.uwe.ac.uk/study course content is current Audio-Visual Technician, and relevant. Stage Electrics Teaching Business Analyst, Logica Many tutors are practising Forensic Computer Consultant, professionals who have PwC worked for leading Information Manager, companies and bring their General Electric real-world experiences to IT Consultant, the classroom. GSK Pharmaceuticals Software Engineer, Student support Bank of America Support is available face- Software Engineer, Nokia to-face as well as through 95% Sound Technician, online forums providing a of our BSc(Hons) Games Basement Studios Technology students are in £22,901 platform to share projects, …as well as further study ideas and knowledge. work or further study six See a full list: Average starting salary for our Computer Science Technicians provide support months after graduating. www.uwe.ac.uk/ and Creative Technologies students in full-time in our recording studios and graduatedestinations professional jobs six months after graduating. unistats.com 2014 Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey published 2014 through our dedicated © CERN IT Helpdesk.

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Foundation course Study basic engineering and the technological This course has great graduate prospects and has of work environments. Develop and apply aspects of music with an emphasis on the Computer Science strong support from regional IT companies. Study Creative Music Technology an understanding of programming, data management, statistics and business to live creative application of technology. Learn basic BSc(Hons) digital electronics and programming. Examine BSc(Hons) Computing recording techniques and progress to the science computer systems focusing on networks, CPU projects and large data sets. of sound, acoustics and recording in depth. Take Full-time: 3 years architecture and embedded systems. Design, Full-time: 3 years Topics can include: Foundation Year the opportunity to perform in our celebrated Sandwich: 4 years develop and test embedded systems software on Sandwich: 4 years • Information Technology Centre for Performing Arts and get involved in Part-time: by arrangement state-of-the-art real world devices. Full-time: 1 year • Data, Schema and Applications placements and projects for local organisations. Course code: G403 Topics can include: • Big Data Starts: September Topics can include: Course code: WJ39 • Computer and Network Systems • Analytics Fundamentals Campus: City of Bristol College, Starts: September • Introductory Audio Programming • Programming in C • Scripting, Data Analysis and Data Mining Ashley Down Centre Campus: Frenchay • Audio Engineering • Web Programming Work placement: No Course code: G400 Work placement: Yes • Web Development • Audio Technology Study abroad: No Starts: September • Mobile and Embedded Devices Study abroad: No • Business Model – Understanding Business Tariff points: 180* • Music Concepts Campus: Frenchay • C++ Development Tariff points: 320* Information, Organisations and People Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Audio Process Design and Implementation Work placement: Yes • Computer Networks and Operating Systems Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Statistical Modelling Study abroad: No in English Language and Maths or equivalents. in English Language and Grade D or above in • Audio Recording • Embedded Systems Development Tariff points: 320* A-Level: Music plus a Science (see list) or Music Maths. A-Level: You must have a minimum of • Applied Audio Systems • Building and Porting Embedded Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Technology. Acceptable Science subjects: Biology, Digital Media one A-Level or equivalents.† • Mobile and Physical Computing Operating Systems in English Language and Maths or equivalents. Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design The Foundation Computing Year is offered at A-Level: No specific subjects required. You and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, BSc(Hons) the City of Bristol College and is taught at their must have a minimum of two two A-Levels or Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Statistics. You Ashley Down Higher Education Centre. This one Broadcast Audio and Computing Full-time: 3 years equivalents.† must have a minimum of two A-Levels year extension to the degree course is suitable Sandwich: 4 years Music Technology or equivalents.† for a range of entrants; it is designed for those Learn how to develop a broad range of complex BSc(Hons) software applications for use in all aspects of Refine your creative process with inspiration who lack the subject specific qualifications BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years our lives - from mobile phone applications to from past and present composers. Develop normally needed for entry and provides specific Sandwich: 4 years Full-time: 3 years automated aircraft landing systems. Apply and programming skills and learn how to enhance preparation for our honours degrees. Part-time: by arrangement Sandwich: 4 years learn about Artificial Intelligence from world- audio using technology. Study composition and Topics can include: Course code: H6J9 leading experts. And get hands-on experience of perform in our celebrated Centre for Performing Course code: G451 Starts: September • Program Design and Implementation bringing your ideas to life. Arts. And develop your composition portfolio on Starts: September Campus: Frenchay • Computer Architecture Topics can include: a series of placements and live musical briefs. Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes • Internet Systems Topics can include: Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No • Introduction to Object Oriented • Foundation Mathematics Course code: G401 Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 320* Systems Development • Audio Programming Starts: September Tariff points: 320* • Professional and Communication Skills Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence • Audio Engineering Campus: Frenchay Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents. • Principles of Computing Work placement: Yes • Audio Technology and Recording in English Language and Maths or equivalents. A-Level: Music or Music Technology preferred; or • Computer and Network Systems Study abroad: No • Composition A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must Degree courses one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, • Design and Analysis of Data Structures Tariff points: 320* • Performance have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Computing/Computer Science, Design and Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above and Algorithms • Audio for Games Accredited by the British Computing Society, Audio and Music Technology Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Maths, in English Language and Maths or equivalents. • Computer Networks and Operating Systems • Sonic Art this course combines cutting-edge ideas and Further Maths, Physics, Statistics. You must have A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must • Object Oriented Systems Development 2 • Live Sound technologies to investigate media creation BSc(Hons) a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† • Hybrid Intelligent Systems and web publishing. Learn about modern Partnered with BBC Radio and delivered by Full-time: 3 years Learn how to apply computing to practical technologies, communication science and the industry professionals, on this course you Sandwich: 4 years problems and develop software to solve Data Science industry. Apply knowledge on live briefs and will study recording techniques and the Part-time: by arrangement Computer Systems Integration them. Study programming, system design and enhance your industry knowledge at networking technological aspects of broadcasting. You will system administration. Examine computer and BSc(Hons) evenings and professional presentations. learn engineering skills and apply your creativity BSc(Hons) network systems, web programming, software Full-time: 3 years Topics can include: Course code: J932 to enhance audio sound and quality. You will engineering and programming using C, C++ and Full-time: 3 years Course code: 1N11 Starts: September also develop your portfolio and gain hands-on Java. Consider ethical and professional issues, • Introduction to Web Platforms Sandwich: 4 years Starts: September Campus: Frenchay experience in world-class facilities. and develop entrepreneurial skills. Apply learning • Design in Context Course code: G402 Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes Topics can include: through hands-on projects. • Multimedia Studio Starts: September Work placement: Optional Study abroad: No • Audio Programming Campus: Frenchay Topics can include: Study abroad: No • Graphic Design Tariff points: 320* • Audio Engineering Work placement: No Tariff points: 320* • Web Design Principles Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Programming in C Study abroad: No Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • 3D Technologies for the Web in English Language and Maths or equivalents. • Broadcast Practice • Web Programming Tariff points: 320* in English Language and Maths or equivalents. A-Level: Music or Music Technology preferred; or • Broadcast Technologies • Business Applications • Creative Technology Project Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, • Outside Broadcast • Principles of Computing • Post Production and SoundTrack Development in English Language and Maths or equivalents. have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Computing/Computer Science, Design and • Audio Technology and Recording Knowledge of programming required. A-Level: • Software Engineering Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Maths, Accredited by the British Computer Society, • Audio for Games No specific subjects required. You must have a • Computer Networks and Operating Systems Further Maths, Physics, Statistics. You must have this course combines computing and business • Sonic Art minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† • Object Orientated Programming, Database and a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† knowledge to equip you for this growing Data Schemas related modules industry. Learn how to apply data analysis • Computing Projects and management techniques in a range

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software development technologies. Develop This course aims to provide a broad coverage Employer-designed and Tech Industry Gold Forensic Computing programming skills and learn about Artificial Information Technology of mobile technology and its role in the digital Software Development endorsed, this course is specifically designed and Security Intelligence, 3D environments and effective Management for Business computing ecosystem, including areas of for Business to establish the competence and capabilities software design. Examine the history and theories application development, creative multimedia required by UK industry; to develop software BSc(Hons) around play, games and user engagement. BSc(Hons) content, games, user interface development and BSc(Hons) design, analysis, project management, Full-time: 3 years Create playable scenarios for individual and Full-time: 3 years user experience. Students will develop skills in Full-time: 3 years programming and solution delivery skills Sandwich: 4 years group programming projects. Sandwich: 4 years the design and implementation of software for Sandwich: 4 years across a range of business contexts. It has Course code: G4H4 Topics can include: mobile platforms, based on a deep theoretical Part-time: by arrangement been developed in conjunction with e-skills and practical knowledge of principles of software UK, the Government’s Sector Skills Council for Starts: September • Commercial Games Development Campus: Frenchay development for various mobile platforms. IT and Telecommunications, working in close • Entertainment Software Development Work placement: Yes Topics can include: collaboration with today’s leading businesses. • Game Engine Architecture UWE Bristol has been selected to run the course Study abroad: Students have the Course code: GN52 • Mobile Device Technology • Games Development Evolution Starts: September Course code: 6F3B here in the South West. opportunity to take their final year at • Mobile Application Development • Simulated Worlds Campus: Frenchay Starts: September Topics can include: Taylor’s University, Malaysia. • Pervasive Computing Tariff points: 320* • Advanced Technologies Work placement: Yes Campus: Frenchay • Principles of Computing Study abroad: No • Commercial Games Development Work placement: Yes Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Creative Technology Project • Information Systems Development Tariff points: 320* • Web Platforms Study abroad: No in English Language and Maths or equivalents. • C++ Development • The Information Practitioner 1, 2, 3 A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Graphic Design Tariff points: 320* • Data Schemes and Applications have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† in English Language and Maths or equivalents. • User Experiences Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must in English Language and Maths or equivalents. • Object-Oriented Systems Development There is an urgent need for professionals who Information Technology (top-up) • Entertainment Software Development have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must • Design and Analysis of Data understand computer security and digital BSc(Hons) have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Structures and Algorithms forensics. This course achieves consistently high This course is designed to address the IT skills graduate employment rates and will equip you Full-time: 1 year gap in collaboration with Tech Industry Gold • Ethical and Professional Issues in Computing with computer programming, internet and web Course code: G560 and companies such as Deloitte, Ford and and Digital Media skills. Learn about computer networks, systems Starts: September IBM. Develop the IT and business knowledge • Computing Project and the legal environment. Develop skills using Campus: Frenchay to maximise technology to improve business forensic and security tools. Work placement: No performance. Build vital professional and personal skills and apply knowledge through Topics can include: Study abroad: No Tariff points: n/a placements and live briefs. • Computer Crime and Digital Evidence Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in Topics can include: • Mobile and Embedded Devices English Language and Maths or equivalents.† • Business Applications • Security and Forensic Tools Specific subjects: FdSc or HND in Computer • Information Technology • Law and Expert Evidence Studies, Information Systems, Information • The Information Practitioner 1, 2 and 3 • Forensic Computing Practice Technology, Internet Technology or equivalents. • Data, Schema and Applications • Secure Computer Networks Top-up your Computing, IT or ICT Foundation • Project Management • Cryptography Degree, or equivalent Computing, Information • Information Systems Dissertation • Web Programming Systems or IT qualification into an honours degree. Focus on business or technical modules • Ethical and Professional Issues in Computing according to your preferred career. Develop and Digital Media Games Technology professional skills in programming, security, • Strategic Management the web, forensics and business and apply BSc(Hons) what you’ve learnt on a computing project or information systems dissertation. Mobile Technology Full-time: 3 years UWE has invested over Sandwich: 4 years Topics can include: BSc(Hons) Course code: G611 • Computing Project Full-time: 3 years Starts: September • Information Technology Project Sandwich: 4 years Campus: Frenchay • Mobile Device Development Work placement: Yes • Information Systems Dissertation Study abroad: No • Mobile Device Development Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Course code: I150 in English Language and Maths or equivalents. A-Level: Grade C or above in one of the Starts: September following subjects: Chemistry; Computing/ Campus: Frenchay £1 million Computer Science; Design and Technology; Work placement: Yes in five new state-of-the-art PC labs for use by Computer Electronics; Engineering; ICT; Mathematics/ Study abroad: No Tariff points: 320* Further Maths; Physics; Statistics or equivalents.† Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Science and Creative Technologies students including Apply game development methodologies and in English Language and Maths or equivalents. techniques using dedicated games hardware and A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must cutting-edge games and digital media studios. have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

84 *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. 85 Careers Throughout your course you’ll experience work placements, research into Creative career opportunities, study exchanges, professional practice and collaborations Industries with industry. Facilities Students can engage with School of Art and Design traditional and digital technologies in our workshop areas at Bower Ashton campus. The Centre for Fine We provide an exciting, diverse Print Research is one of the largest and best equipped in curriculum of making, ideas-generation the UK. and real-life testing, with all our courses Partnerships We have partnerships and operating clear pathways to becoming links with world-leading a flexible and aspirational creative creative organisations such as the BBC, the British professional. Museum, Arnolfini and The National Gallery. Many offer competitions and work What are our graduates placements. doing now? Teaching www.uwe.ac.uk/artanddesign www.uwe.ac.uk/study Art Assistant, National Trust We work closely with Art Curator, Secret Garden Party industry on a variety of

TOP Fashion Designer, Lacoste events to bring together Fashion Production Assistant, industry professionals and University for Art and 10 Victoria Beckham students. Through live briefs, Design. The Sunday Times Illustrator, Hallmark workshops, lectures and University Guide 2014 Print Designer, Topshop collaborations you’ll Visual Merchandiser, gain insight into the Ted Baker Retail commercial world. Wedding Stylist, Luellas Boudoir See a full list: Student support www.uwe.ac.uk/ Our enterprise curriculum, graduatedestinations specialist careers advisers and professional practice work will support you in paid and £17,794 voluntary opportunities.

Average starting salary for our Creative Industries students in full-time professional jobs six months after graduating. Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, 2014

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Degree courses Our BA(Hons) Fashion course will nurture Graphic design makes an increasingly powerful your creativity and give you the key skills and Fine Arts contribution to the cultural and economic Interior Design professional attitude needed for a successful BA(Hons) life of contemporary society. In our BA(Hons) BA(Hons) Drawing and Print career in fashion. This unique course, combined Graphic Design, learning takes place in a studio with a particularly strong work experience Full-time: 3 years environment with exceptional facilities and a Full-time: 3 years BA(Hons) model, ensures that all our students are highly- Part-time: 6 years real-world dynamic. The course provides excellent Part-time: 6 years employable in this fast-paced, competitive world. preparation for a creative career in the UK Full-time: 3 years 95% Topics can include: and abroad. Part-time: 6 years Course code: W101 Course code: 2C3W • Introduction to Fashion Topics can include: Starts: September Starts: September • Designer as Curator of our • Exploring Practice in Fashion Campus: Bower Ashton and Spike Island Campus: Bower Ashton Course code: W110 • Developing Practice in Fashion Work placement: Yes • Designer as Editor Work placement: Yes Starts: September • Creative Analysis Study abroad: Yes • Designer as Craftsperson Study abroad: Yes BA(Hons) Campus: Bower Ashton • International Exchange Tariff points: 280* • Designer as Agitator Tariff points: 280* Work placement: Yes • Extended Study in Fashion Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Designer as Author Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Study abroad: Yes in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Graphic • Independent Research Project • Designer as Educator Tariff points: 280* No specific subjects required. You must have a No specific subjects required. You must have a • Professional Practice and Work Experience • Designer as Collaborator Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Design in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: • Designer as Designer Our two dynamic BA(Hons) Fine Arts courses Our BA(Hons) Interior Design brings together No specific subjects required. You must have a Fashion Communication actively encourage different creative approaches. your creative flair and practical abilities. You will minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† In both pathways – Fine Art, and Art and Visual Illustration learn how to design and make for the interior students are Our practice-based BA(Hons) Drawing and Print BA(Hons) Culture – you will form active peer groups spaces of private houses, public and corporate course will give you the skills you need to work and make personal and professional contacts BA(Hons) buildings, retail environments, and for theatre, satisfied with in the expanded fields of drawing and print. You Full-time: 3 years for life. Fine Arts is based at Spike Island, an film and television. On graduation, you will be Full-time: 3 years will develop your creative signature and gain Part-time: 6 years internationally renowned contemporary art venue prepared for a rewarding career in the UK Part-time: 6 years expertise in traditional and digital technologies. on Bristol’s harbourside. or abroad. their course. We encourage ambition and you will be Topics can include: Topics can include: equipped for a broad range of exciting careers. Course code: W2P2 unistats.com 2014 • Introduction to Fine Arts Course code: W224 • Introduction to Interior Design Topics can include: Starts: September Campus: Bower Ashton • Exploring Practice in Fine Art Starts: September • Exploring Practice in Interior Design • Introduction to Drawing and Print Work placement: Yes • Developing Practice in Fine Art Campus: Bower Ashton • Critical Perspectives • Creative Perspectives Work placement: Yes Study abroad: Yes • Independent Research Project • Professional Practice and Work Experience • Exploring Practice in Drawing and Print Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 280* • Developing Practice in Art and Visual Culture • Creative Analysis • Professional Practice and Work Experience Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Tariff points: 280* • Extended Study in Art and Visual Culture Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Developing Practice in Interior Design • Developing Practice in Drawing and Print in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: • Extended Study in Fine Art in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: • Preparation for Extended Study in Interior Design • Creative Analysis No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† • International Exchange No specific subjects required. You must have a • Extended Study in Interior Design • International Exchange minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Examine approaches towards communicating and • Preparation for Extended Study in Drawing Our BA(Hons) Illustration consistently produces and Print promoting fashion. Explore identity, sustainability, Graphic Design consumerism and global perspectives through award-winning students who enter high-profile

images, film or text. Study and apply branding, BA(Hons) careers across the creative industries. You will Fashion marketing and PR. Progress to create a business work across a range of media, including 2D, 3D or marketing campaign plan. Gain experience Full-time: 3 years and moving image. Projects could range from BA(Hons) through professional practice. Develop Part-time: 6 years editorial to narrative, 3D model-making to film, entrepreneurial skills and build your portfolio on animation to artists’ books, providing excellent Full-time: 3 years ISTD Institutional live briefs. Member preparation for the commercial world. Part-time: 6 years Topics can include: Topics can include: • Introduction to Fashion Communication • Introduction to Illustration Course code: W230 • Professional Practice and Work Experience in Course code: W211 • Narrative and Place Starts: September  Fashion Communication Starts: September • Critical Perspectives Campus: Bower Ashton • Creative Analysis Campus: Bower Ashton • Professional Practice and Work Experience Work placement: Yes • International Exchange Work placement: Yes in Illustration Study abroad: Yes Study abroad: Yes • Developing Practice in Fashion Communication • Exploring Process in Illustration Tariff points: 280* Tariff points: 280* • Independent Research Project • Critical Analysis Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Developing Practice in Illustration in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: • Extended Study in Fashion Communication in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: • International Exchange No specific subjects required. You must have a No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

88 *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. 89 Careers There are opportunities to take part in many national and international events. Creative Plus, our graduates get work in industry from placements with organisations such as the Industries BBC, the Discovery Channel, Aardman and National News. Facilities School of Film and Journalism At Bower Ashton campus, our students have access to excellent technical facilities and equipment. We have a Our aim at the School of Film and professional newsroom, a TV studio, editing suites, a Journalism is to provide our students dubbing theatre, and a range of high-end digital cameras with the skills they need to achieve and kit. great things in a highly competitive Partnerships environment. We have partnerships with the BBC Encounters and Wildscreen Film Festival, Aardman Animations and What are our graduates other Bristol based Creative doing now? www.uwe.ac.uk/filmandjournalism www.uwe.ac.uk/study Industries. Our students Animator, Tiger Aspect have unsurpassed Communications Co-ordinator, networking opportunities. Screwfix Teaching Drama Teacher, Bristol Old Vic Our staff have a broad range Photographer, Clifton Photographic of skills and expertise. They Runner, are experienced, passionate Aardman Animations Ltd and committed. They teach Social Media Assistant, QVC outstanding courses, many Sports Journalist, Daily Express of which are accredited by Writer, Future Publishing Skillset and the Broadcast 90% See a full list: Journalism Training Council. of our BA(Hons) www.uwe.ac.uk/ Student support Photography students are graduatedestinations You will be supported by a in work or further study six personal tutor who will guide months after graduating. you through your course. unistats.com 2014 £17,794 Our work placements and voluntary opportunities will Average starting salary for our Creative Industries students in full-time professional jobs six months help you develop the after graduating. skills needed for your Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, 2014 chosen career.

90 91 Creative Industries - School of Film and Journalism Creative Industries - School of Film and Journalism

Degree courses potential of filmmaking and digital media which combined with writing, research and production in a multi-platform world. The course Journalism and Public Relations interpersonal skills, will prepare you for is production-based, enabling you to build BA(Hons) employment in a range of communication Animation strong story-telling, technical and team-working professions in the public and private sector. Frank skills essential to working in the professional Full-time: 3 years Topics can include: BA(Hons) media. Creative practice is informed by academic Course code: PP52 “From the very first day • Creating Digital Media (Journalism, Web, Film) Full-time: 3 years study developing deep understanding of the Starts: September • Cultural Research we are encouraged Part-time: 6 years documentary and drama genres, the relationship Campus: Bower Ashton between narrative and audience, as well as wider Work placement: Yes • Newsgathering to work in a way that media cultures and industry contexts. Study abroad: No • Creating and Reflecting on Contemporary mirrors the industry, so Topics can include: Tariff points: 300* Digital Practice we are more prepared Course code: W615 Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Considering News in a Social and • Creating Screen Fiction for when we graduate Starts: September in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Historical Context • Exploring Interactive Media Campus: Bower Ashton You must have a minimum of two A-Levels • Making Photomedia - and so we are more • Sound, Image and Sensory Experience or equivalents.† Work placement: Yes • Researching Contemporary Culture employable” • Documentary Research and Production Study abroad: Yes This course will enable you to develop skills in • Examining Advertising Processes and Design Tariff points: 280* • Professional Practice: Developing Craft Skills digital journalism and public relations practice Frank • Engaging with Media Ethics Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Preparation for Self Directed Study across print, screen and internet platforms, BA(Hons) Animation

in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: You • Filmmaking and Creative Media Dissertation alongside an understanding of the local and must have a minimum of two A-Levels • Professional Practice: Work Experience and global political, economic and media contexts Photography or equivalents.† Future Directions in which both industries work. You will be fully immersed in digital production technologies Animation is taught at the Bower Ashton BA(Hons) campus, which is linked to some of the UK’s combined with writing, marketing and media Full-time: 3 years major animation practitioners. The School has Journalism strategy skills ensuring you are employable across Part-time: 6 years a long tradition in the training of successful a range of communication industries in the public animators, many of whom have gone on to BA(Hons) and private sector. work as independent producers, film makers, Full-time: 3 years Topics can include: and as specialists working in leading commercial • Newsgathering Course code: W640 animation studios. Visits to studios and field trips • Reputation Management Starts: September to international film festivals take place, and Campus: Bower Ashton guest speakers regularly visit the school. • Multimedia Journalism • Introduction to Public Relations Work placement: Yes Topics can include: Course code: P500 • Exploring Creative Advertising Processes Study abroad: Yes • Character and Visual Effects Animation Starts: September Tariff points: 280* Campus: Bower Ashton • Public Relations Practices and Strategies • Design for Animation Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Work placement: Yes • Copywriting • Collaborative Projects in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Study abroad: No • Creative Advertising Design You must have a minimum of two A-Levels • Live Brief and Work Experience Tariff points: 300* or equivalents.† • Narrative, Concept and Story Design Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above This popular course offers you the opportunity • Process Specialisation in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Media and Journalism to develop a creative photographic practice from You must have a minimum of two A-Levels • Festival Participation and International Exchange a broad-based course of activity, through to a or equivalents.† BA(Hons) • Creative Perspectives and Analysis specific and identifiable visual style. At its core This course will give you the confidence to work Full-time: 3 years is the development of strong creative project flexibly and creatively, to deal with the public and Part-time: 6 years ideas in both still and moving imagery. This key Filmmaking public figures and to use ideas and information Course code: P251 attribute will enable you to take advantage of to communicate in print, on television, radio and Starts: September exciting opportunities in contemporary lens- BA(Hons) online. It will teach you how to research, how Campus: Bower Ashton based media. to generate new information and how to work Work placement: No Full-time: 3 years Topics can include: independently and as part of a team. Throughout Study abroad: No Part-time: 6 years the course you’ll be expected to deliver academic Tariff points: 280* • Introduction to Photographic Practices and practical work to a brief and to deadline, Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Studio and Location Lighting and

applying your analytical skills to solve problems. in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Equipment Workshops Course code: W293 You must have a minimum of two A-Levels • All Camera Format Practices, Processing and Starts: September Topics can include: or equivalents.† Post Production Campus: Bower Ashton • Broadcast Journalism • Fine Printing and Bookmaking Work placement: Yes • Media Law and Ethics Media and Journalism students, based at Bower Ashton, can develop skills in journalism, • Moving Image Practice including Image Study abroad: Yes • Newsgathering Tariff points: 280* documentary, film and digital media. You will Capture, Sound, and Editing • Civic Journalism Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above be able to undertake project work in a range • Professional Practice and Work Experience • Multimedia Journalism in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: of digital media alongside an understanding of Collaborations • Professional Practice the local and global contexts in which media You must have a minimum of two A-Levels • Professional Masterclasses and Artist Seminars • Researching Journalism is produced and consumed. You will be fully or equivalents.† • Developing Practice in Photographic Contexts • Media Campaigns and Activism immersed in digital production technologies This course combines moving image, sound • Overseas Trips, Studio and Gallery Visits and interactive media, to explore the creative • International Exchange

92 *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. 93 Careers Our courses provide you with the skills and opportunities required for a wide-range Education of careers in education, including teaching. Our courses are current and relevant, Facilities We boast state-of-the-art designed to provide an interesting, learning zones and specialist spaces, with professional exciting and inspiring undergraduate technicians on-hand to experience for you. Your success is our lead workshops and provide resources. success, and our staff are committed to Partnerships helping you achieve your goals. We have strong partnerships with over 300 educational partners in Bristol and the South West, including early What are our graduates doing now?

years settings, primary www.uwe.ac.uk/education www.uwe.ac.uk/study and secondary schools and Deputy Nursery Manager, academies and further Pooh Corner Nursery education colleges. Balancing Early Years Practitioner, Downs Park Day Nursery educational theory with Family Support Worker, real-life practice, our courses The Children’s Society involve regular placements Higher Education Teacher, for work-based learning. University of Winchester Teaching Primary Teacher, Hampshire County Council All of our staff are excellent Secondary Teacher, practitioners, who use their Pinewood School research knowledge and Social Care Support Worker, 97% Swindon Council experience to underpin of our BA(Hons) Primary course content. We also Education (ITE) students Supply Teacher, Primary, Hays encourage you to effectively are in a professional or Education Personnel integrate theory with practice managerial job six months ...as well as further study throughout your course. after graduating. See a full list: www.uwe.ac.uk/ Student support unistats.com 2014 graduatedestinations Our Students’ Union has commended us on the way we listen and respond to student feedback. You’ll be supported by an academic £20,563 personal tutor for your personal development and Average starting salary for our Education Image: Dolphin School, Bristol. students in full-time professional jobs six months studies, and by a visiting after graduating. One of our local partners offering tutor whilst on placement. Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, 2014 work placements to UWE Bristol students.

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• Careers and Leadership Foundation degree A-Level: No specific subjects required. You Primary Early Years Education • Policy and Provision courses must have a minimum of two A-Levels or (Initial Teacher Education) Lara equivalents.† • Researching with Children Jane Our FdA Inclusive Practice is for professionals BA(Hons) Educational Support “What I love about UWE Bristol working with people with learning difficulties Education in Professional “The students training to be and/or disabilities in education or the Full-time: 3 years is the sense of belonging. It is a FdA community. The course runs one day a week at Practice Course code: X120 teachers at UWE Bristol are Starts: September place to discover who you are and Full-time: 2 years, while working in an Weston College, and you will continue working enthusiastic, reflective and BA(Hons) Campus: Frenchay educational setting while you study. Following completion, you what you are good at and has Work placement: Teaching practice in at least energetic learners which makes Course code: X190 may progress to an honours degree by taking a Full-time: 1 year, 1 day per week (13:00 - 20:00) opened up so many extra-curricular three settings for minimum 140 days in total teaching them a joy! The Starts: September one-year top-up course. plus at least 15 hours in the workplace. across Years 1, 2 and 3. opportunities such as student Campus: Frenchay Topics can include: Course code: X303 facilities allow me to teach as Study abroad: No Work placement: You will need to have Starts: September ambassador work, equipping me • Contributing to the Support for People on Tariff points: 320* creatively as I wish.” access through paid or voluntary work to an Campus: Frenchay for the real world.” the Autism Spectrum Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above educational/social context for children/young Work placement: You will need to have access Jane Carter • Positive Interactions with Learners in English Language, Maths and Science or people/adults who have additional support to an educational/social context for children/young Senior Lecturer, Education Lara • Thinking and Learning equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects requirements or equivalents.† people/adults. BA(Hons) Education in Professional Practice required. You must have a minimum of two Study abroad: No • The Voice of the Learner Study abroad: No A-Levels or equivalents.† Tariff points: 80* • Issues of Mental Health Tariff points: n/a Required subjects: A-Level: must include • Inclusive Professional Practice Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Our BA(Hons) Primary Early Years Education (ITE) will prepare you to specialise in the teaching of at least two full A-Levels or three GCSEs at • Independent Study in English Language and Maths or equivalents, or Level 2 Certificates in Adult Literacy and three to seven year olds in foundation stage and grade C or above or equivalents.† Access: • Autism Spectrum and Communication Skills Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma; Numeracy. Applicants also need 240 credits from at key stage 1. Employment prospects for our achievement of Level 2 credits in Maths and previous Level 1 and 2 education-related study graduates are excellent. Successful completion English Language. before embarking upon this course. Please note demonstrates that you have all the attributes required to become a member of the Designed for teaching assistants and other that to progress to a PGCE/QTS course you must Degree courses teaching profession. educational support workers, our two-year have Grade C or above in English Language, FdA Educational Support runs one day a week Maths and a Science, or equivalents.† Topics can include: during term-time, allowing you to continue Early Childhood Our BA(Hons) Education in Professional Practice • Graduate and Professional Learning in to work while you study. Following successful BA(Hons) is a one-year top-up course for those working in Early Years Education completion, you may progress to our one-year education, training or development who have • Beginning Professional Practice in Early BA(Hons) Education in Professional Practice and Full-time: 3 years already completed 240 credits at Levels 1 and 2. Years Education It will enhance your career prospects and can act graduate with a full honours degree. Course code: X312 • Introducing Knowledge for Teaching in Early as a route to qualifications such as PGCE Topics can include: Starts: September Years Education Campus: Frenchay and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or • Thinking and Learning • Developing Professional Practice in Early Work placement: Work-related learning Master’s degrees. • Positive Interaction with Learners Years Education Study abroad: No Topics can include: • Developing Knowledge for Teaching in • Child Development and Life Course Tariff points: 280* • Researching Education, Learning and Early Years Education • The Voice of the Learner Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Development • Embedding Specialist Knowledge for • Partnership Working in English Language and Maths or equivalents. • Dissertation: Education, Learning and A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must Teaching in Early Years Education • Education for Social Justice and Equality Development have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† • Extending Professional Practice in Early • Reflective Professional Practice • Counselling and Related Skills for Reducing Years Education Our BA(Hons) Early Childhood provides an • Independent Study Barriers to Learning in-depth exploration of issues relating to the • Enhancing Knowledge for Teaching in • Innovative Curricula development, education and lives of children Early Years Education: Dissertation Inclusive Practice between birth and eight years old. Graduates • Educational Contributions to Just and follow managerial careers in childcare/ Sustainable Societies FdA educational settings or children’s services, a significant number go on to postgraduate Full-time: 2 years. The course involves eight teaching qualifications and some progress to hours study, one day a week. Master’s degrees. Course code: X161 Starts: September Topics can include: Campus: Weston College • Children in Society Work placement: You will need to have • Child Development, including the access through paid or voluntary work to an Development of Language educational/social context for children/young • Identity Play and Making Meaning people/adults who have additional support • Working in Practice including Special requirements. Educational Needs Study abroad: No Tariff points: 120* • Professional Responsibilities and Inter- Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above professional Collaboration in English Language and Maths or equivalents.

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Primary Education (Initial Teacher Education) BA(Hons) Full-time: 3 years Course code: X123 Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Teaching practice in at least three settings for minimum 140 days in total across Years 1,2 and 3. Study abroad: No Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Science or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Our BA(Hons) Primary Education (ITE) will give you specialist training in teaching five to 11 year olds at key stages 1 and 2. Employment prospects are excellent. Our graduates emerge as mature, confident professionals who are able to transform the lives of all the children they teach. Topics can include: • Graduate and Professional Learning in Primary Education • Beginning Professional Practice in Primary Education • Introducing Knowledge for Teaching in Primary Education • Developing Professional Practice in Primary Education Make • Developing Knowledge for Teaching in Primary Education • Embedding Specialist Knowledge for Teaching in Primary Education • Extending Professional Practice in Primary Education • Enhancing Knowledge for Teaching in Primary Education: Dissertation a real

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

98 99 Careers Our graduates secure employment with leading multinational and UK Engineering companies across a diverse selection of industries. All of our courses have professional Design and accreditations, or are working towards them, so you can be sure your skills are industry relevant. Mathematics Facilities We have invested millions in the development and The largest robotics laboratory in the refurbishment of our UK is on our campus. Our neighbours aerospace, mechanical and electronics laboratories include Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and workshops. Our new simulation area features new AgustaWestland and the MoD. and updated vehicle and flight simulators. Locations don’t get much better Partnerships than that. We work with internationally- renowned organisations, such as Hewlett-Packard, Office for National Statistics and GE What are our graduates Aviation, to offer placement doing now? www.uwe.ac.uk/edm www.uwe.ac.uk/study opportunities, live project Aeronautical Engineer, Airbus work and careers advice. Electronic Engineer, Teaching Jaguar Land Rover Graduate Engineer, We ground all of our Ministry of Defence courses in real-world needs, Software Engineer, Continental and ensure our research, Actuarial Analyst, Capita collaboration and partnership Trainee Accountant, Jay and Jay knowledge feeds directly back Retail Designer, Dyson Ltd in to your course to make it ...as well as further study practice-oriented and relevant See a full list: to your future career. 93% www.uwe.ac.uk/ graduatedestinations Student support of our BSc(Hons) Mathematics students Help with mathematics say that the course is and statistics is available intellectually stimulating. to all students through £22,434 unistats.com 2014 daily espressoMaths Average starting salary for our Engineering, Design and Mathematics students in full-time drop-by sessions. professional jobs six months after graduating. Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey published 2014

100 101 Engineering Design and Mathematics Engineering Design and Mathematics

above in Maths plus a pass in one of the following Foundation courses Mathematics aerospace engineering, materials and Automotive Engineering Mathematics manufacturing processes, stress and dynamics, subjects: Double Science; Chemistry; Computing/ Foundation Year aerospace design, thermodynamics and fluids. BEng(Hons)/MEng Computer Science; Design and Technology; BSc(Hons) Aerospace Computer Systems Attend factory tours and briefings from leading Electronics; Engineering; ICT; Further Maths; Music Full-time: 1 year Full-time: BEng 3 years/MEng 4 years Technology; Physics; Statistics. You must have a Full-time: 3 years FdSc organisations and apply learning developing Course code: G100 prototypes in our laboratories. Sandwich: BEng 4 years/MEng 5 years minimum of one A-Level or equivalents.† Sandwich: 4 years Starts: September Part-time: by negotiation The Aerospace Computer Systems Foundation Topics can include: This course is accredited by the Institution of degree is offered by Gloucestershire College. Campus: Frenchay Engineering and Technology (IET) and developed Please contact the college for full details. Work placement: No • Aerodynamics and Flight alongside major employers. Study digital and Study abroad: No • Aero Structures Course code: BEng H331/MEng H335 analogue electronics, mathematics and computer Tariff points: 220* • Project Management Starts: September programming, and the application of electronics. Course code: G101 Aerospace Engineering Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Stress Analysis Campus: Frenchay Examine signal processing, micro-controllers, Starts: September in English Language and Grade B or above Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 Campus: Frenchay • Design, Materials and CAD/CAM communications, control systems and digital Manufacturing in Maths or equivalents. A-Level: No specific Study abroad: No Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 • Aircraft Systems, Avionics and Control hardware design. Apply knowledge through FdSc subjects required. You must have a minimum of Tariff points: BEng 300*/MEng 320* projects in our modern facilities. Study abroad: Yes, Virginia Commonwealth one A-Level or equivalents.† • Systems Engineering Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above University, USA The Aerospace Engineering Manufacturing • Aeropropulsion Topics can include: If you didn’t get the exam results to go onto in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Tariff points: 320* Foundation degree is offered by City of • Electrical and Electronic Principles a mathematics degree, or want to transfer BEng grade C or above in Maths, MEng grade Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in Bristol College. Please contact the college from the arts to science, this course provides B or above in Maths, plus a pass in one of • Digital Design English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Grade for full details. Aerospace Engineering with an alternative. Study in UWE Bristol’s state- the following subjects: Biology; Chemistry; • Digital Signal Processing B or above in Maths. You must have a minimum of-the-art facilities. Develop broad-based Pilot Studies Computing/Computer Science; Design and • Practical Electronics of one A-Level or equivalents.† Technology; Electronics; Engineering; ICT; Further knowledge and skills in mathematics and • C Programming On this course you will develop your problem- Engineering BEng(Hons)/MEng Maths; Music Technology; Physics; Statistics. You engineering. Progress onto an honours degree • Digital Principles solving skills and understanding of modern on completion. Full-time: BEng 3 years/MEng 4 years must have a minimum of two A-Level applications of mathematics and statistics. Our Foundation Year • Engineering Mathematics Sandwich: BEng 4 years/MEng 5 years or equivalents.† graduates have successfully applied their skills in Topics can include: • Analogue Electronics Full-time: 1 year Design and create green technologies and the fields of finance and business, government • Algebra and Calculus Course code: H100 sustainable transport. Study mathematics, design, statistics, health, education, computing and • Mathematical Structures Starts: September manufacturing and mechanical engineering. Engineering (top-up) academic research. You will learn about the Campus: Frenchay • Mathematical and Statistical Software Course code: BEng H405/MEng H406 Progress onto automotive manufacturing, nature of maths and the way in which it helps us Work placement: No • Mechanics Starts: September engine systems, vehicle dynamics, materials and BSc(Hons) to understand the world in which we live. Study abroad: No • Group Project Campus: Frenchay structures, and safety. Test designs on state- Topics can include: Tariff points: 220* Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 of-the-art facilities. Learn about the industry Full-time: 1 year • Further Mathematics • Abstract Algebra and Geometry Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Study abroad: Yes (with Pilot Studies option) through factory visits and professional briefings, Part-time: by negotiation in English Language and Grade B or above Tariff points: BEng 300*/MEng 320* and experience motorsport with UWE Course code: H110 • Financial Mathematics in Maths or equivalents. A-Level: No specific Degree courses Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Bristol Racing. Starts: September • Coding Theory and Combinatorics Campus: Frenchay subjects required. You must have a minimum of in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Topics can include: • Coding Theory and its Applications one A-Level or equivalents.† BEng Grade C or above in Maths plus a pass in Work placement: No • Contemporary Applications of Mathematics Aerospace Engineering • Stress and Dynamics Study abroad: No If you didn’t get the exam results to go onto one of the following subjects: Biology; Chemistry; • Research Methods and Forecasting • Engineering Mathematics Tariff points: n/a an engineering degree, this Foundation Year Computing/Computer Science; Design and BEng(Hons)/MEng Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in provides an alternative. Develop knowledge and Technology; Electronics; Engineering; ICT; Further • Design Materials and Manufacturing English Language or equivalents.† skills in manufacturing and electronics in our Full-time: BEng 3 years/MEng 4 years Maths; Music Technology; Physics; Statistics. • Thermofluids Mechanical Engineering Specific subjects: FdSc/HND in Engineering state-of-the-art facilities. Progress onto a choice Sandwich: BEng 4 years/MEng 5 years You must have a minimum of two A-Level or • Automotive Technology or equivalents.† of degree courses. Put yourself on track for a equivalents.† MEng Grade B or above in Maths. • Automotive Manufacturing BEng(Hons)/MEng career in engineering. This course is developed alongside regional • Motorsport Performance This course provides a one-year top-up to Full-time: BEng 3 years/MEng 4 years an honours degree. Study subjects such as Topics can include: aerospace partners and accredited by the Royal • Project Management Sandwich: BEng 4 years/MEng 5 years Course code: BEng H403/ MEng H404 Aeronautical Society. Study fundamental aerospace mechanical design, manufacturing systems, • Foundation Mechanics Part-time: day release course available over Starts: September engineering, materials and manufacturing alternative energy, operations and quality 5-6 years • Foundation Mathematics: Algebra Campus: Frenchay processes, stress and dynamics, aerospace design, Electronic Engineering management, and automated manufacture on and Calculus Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 thermodynamics and fluids. Attend factory tours the manufacturing pathway. Or examine robotics, • Introduction to Mechatronics Study abroad: Yes and briefings from leading organisations. Apply BEng(Hons)/MEng signal processing, computer networks and • Engineering Experimentation Tariff points: BEng 300*/ MEng 320* embedded systems on the electronics pathway. learning developing prototypes. Train for your Full-time: BEng 3 years/MEng 4 years Course code: BEng H300/MEng H301 Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in Apply knowledge throughout on projects with • Foundation Group Project Private Pilot Licence (PPL) in the USA. Sandwich: BEng 4 years/MEng 5 years Starts: September English Language or equivalents. A-Level: BEng real clients. Topics can include: Course code: BEng H61D/MEng H61C Campus: Frenchay (full-time) and City of Bristol grade C or above in Maths, MEng grade B or Topics can include: College (part-time), optional in Year 3 above in Maths plus a pass in one of the following • Aerodynamics and Flight Starts: September • Mechanical Design Study abroad: No Mechanical Engineering subjects: Biology; Chemistry; Computing/ • Aero Structures Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 • Manufacturing Systems Tariff points: BEng 300*/MEng 320* Computer Science; Design and Technology; • Project Management Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above FdEng Study abroad: No • Alternative Energy Electronics; Engineering; ICT; Further Maths; Music • Stress Analysis in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: The Foundation Mechanical Engineering degree Technology; Physics; Statistics. You must have a Tariff points: BEng 300*/MEng 320* • Operations and Quality Management • Design, Materials and CAD/CAM Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in BEng grade C or above in Maths, MEng grade is offered by Bridgwater College. Please contact minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† • Automated Manufacture • Aircraft Systems, Avionics and Control English Language or equivalents. A-Level: BEng B or above in Maths, MEng grade B or above the college for full details. • Robotics This course is developed alongside regional • Systems Engineering grade C or above in Maths, MEng grade B or in Maths plus a pass in one of the following aerospace partners and accredited by the • Signal Processing • Aeropropulsion Royal Aeronautical Society. Study fundamental • Computer Networks and Embedded Systems

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subjects: Biology; Chemistry; Computing/ • Digital Signal Processing Computer Science; Design and Technology; • Practical Electronic Design Electronics; Engineering; ICT; Further Maths; • Maths for Signals and Control Music Technology; Physics; Statistics. You must Hugo No limits • Communication, Signals and Filters have a minimum of one A-Level or equivalents.† We are taking centre stage in the development of the Develop a thorough knowledge of engineering, “My placement year was next generation supersonic car, Bloodhound SSC. Designed and the analytical and problem-solving skills Statistics incredible. It gave me lots of to go into a broad range of careers on this confidence in my technical to smash the land speed record, the car will reach speeds IMechE accredited course. Study solid and fluid BSc(Hons) of 1,000mph / Mach 1.4. If you’re studying engineering, mechanics, computer simulation and develop ability. But also, it gave me a Full-time: 3 years there is the chance to get involved. managerial and business skills. Get hands-on Sandwich: 4 years lot of business knowledge. This Credit: SIEMENS NX experience testing theories using our well- gave me the confidence to equipped laboratories and facilities. develop my business idea.” Topics can include: • Stress and Dynamics Course code: G300 Hugo • Engineering Mathematics Starts: September BSc(Hons) Robotics • Design, Materials and Manufacturing Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 • Fluid Dynamics Study abroad: Yes, Virginia Commonwealth • Energy and Thermodynamics University • Modelling and Simulation Tariff points: 300* • Design and Electromechanical Systems Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in • Project Management English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Grade C or above in Maths. You must have a minimum of one A-Level or equivalents.† Robotics Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) BEng(Hons) and Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, the first two years of this course are shared with Full-time: 3 years our mathematics degree. You will study and Sandwich: 4 years apply advanced mathematical and statistical methods to real world problems and you will develop the skills of a professional statistician able to work in finance and business, scientific Course code: H671 research or government organisations. Starts: September Topics can include: Campus: Frenchay • Statistical Reasoning Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 Study abroad: No • Data Analysis Tariff points: 300* • Statistical Modelling Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Research Methods and Forecasting in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: • Applied Statistical Research Methods Grade C or above in Maths plus a pass in one • Statistical Software of the following subjects: Biology; Chemistry; • Multivariate Statistical Modelling Computing/Computer Science; Design and • Multivariate Statistics Technology; Electronics; Engineering; ICT; Further Maths; Music Technology; Physics; Statistics. You must have a minimum of two A-Level or equivalents.† Get on Develop the unique blend of hardware, software and problem-solving skills required for a successful career in robotics. Learning from world-class experts, you will extend and redefine engineering in new and exciting areas. You will also get hands-on experience developing your track inventions in our state-of-the-art facilities. UWE Bristol’s cutting-edge driving Topics can include: simulation tool enables Automotive • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Engineering students to immerse for Robotics • Introduction to Robotics and Electronics themselves in industry-standard • Robotics Systems equipment for testing vehicle design • Machine Vision and development.

104 *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. 105 Careers Most of our courses are accredited by professional institutions and offer Geography and placements, enabling you to rapidly progress in your chosen career. Our graduates Environmental meet the needs of the growing green economy. Facilities Our on-campus facilities Management include scientific and engineering labs, design studios, industry standard Award-winning lecturers and an GIS mapping facilities and a digital map resource. applied approach to teaching Partnerships and research, our focus is on Our key partnerships include the Environment Agency, enhancing society and the the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Royal Town environment. Planning Institute and the Royal Geographical Society.

Teaching What are our graduates Many of our staff are doing now? researchers and professional www.uwe.ac.uk/gem www.uwe.ac.uk/study practitioners in specialist Graduate Consultant, Waterman Energy Environment fields such as water resource and Design management, river and Sustainability Consultant, coastal engineering, urban Building Design Partnership regeneration and sustainable Business Services Officer, development. Their Severn Trent Water experience and teaching Project Support Officer, Environment Agency skills breathe life into classes, Geo-Environmental Engineer, keeping you inspired WYG and energised. Campaign Officer, Greater Manchester Waste Student support Disposal Authority Expert technicians are on 95% of our BA(Hons) Geography Graduate Trainee, GE Aviation hand to offer support in our students are in work or Civil Engineer, specialist laboratories on further study six months J Murphy and Sons campus. Residential field trips after graduating. Graduate Planner, £22,121 are available on every course, unistats.com 2014 Terence O’Rourke to help you apply what you …as well as further study Average starting salary for our Geography and Environmental Management students in full-time have learnt in the real world. See a full list: professional jobs six months after graduating. www.uwe.ac.uk/ Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey published 2014 graduatedestinations

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• Project Management Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Foundation courses placements for up to 30 students. Study Geography and Planning/ engineering science and maths, and river and • Options in Coastal or Traffic Engineering in English Language and Maths or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must Master of Planning Built and Natural Environments coastal engineering in your first year. Study Katherine have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† whilst developing your knowledge and skills in BA(Hons)/MPlan industry during the second year. Environmental Resource Learn about the globalisation of economies Foundation Year “I would definitely Topics can include: Management and cultures and its effects on sustainability, Full-time: BA(Hons) 3 years, MPlan 4 years Full-time: 1 year forestry and water resources, health and culture. encourage people to do • Environmental Engineering Field Study BSc(Hons) Course code: K2KH Examine policy-making and approaches towards a placement. Having the Starts: September • Environmental Hydraulics and Design maximising environmental benefits. Develop vital Course code: L7K4 Full-time: 3 years responsibility to reach Campus: Frenchay • Hydrological Modelling and Flood Estimation Sandwich: 4 years skills in mapping, environmental assessment, Starts: September Work placement: No • Mathematics and Engineering Principles data and spatial analysis. Apply what you’ve Campus: Frenchay deadlines has improved my Study abroad: No • Natural River Channel Design Project learnt on a work placement. Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 organisational skills, giving Tariff points: 180* • River and Coastal Science for Engineering Topics can include: Study abroad: Yes Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Tariff points: 300* me a clearer structure to do • Structural Design and Soil Mechanics Course code: FJ79 • Environmental Challenges in English Language and Grade D or above in Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above well at university.” • Surveying, Geographical Information Starts: September • Culture, Society and Place Maths or equivalents. A-level subjects: No Campus: Frenchay in English Language and Maths or equivalents. Systems, Drawing and CAD • Geographies of Globalisation Katherine specific subjects required. You must have a Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must BA(Hons) Geography and Planning minimum of one A-Level or equivalents.† Study abroad: No • Geographical Field Study have a minimum of two A-Level or equivalents.† Study the professional disciplines involved with Tariff points: 300* • Geographical Skills Explore the influences that affect environment, the built and natural environments on this Degree courses Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Researching Human Geography place and society and learn how geographers Foundation Year. Conduct research and explore in English Language and Maths or equivalents. • Professional Development for Geographers and planners can tackle these challenges. issues on a series of field trips. Join thriving A-Levels: No specific subjects required. You must and Environmental Managers Learn through case studies, inspiring guest student societies and attend presentations from Civil and Environmental have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† • Rural Change and Development lecturers and innovative coursework briefs. Gain visiting professionals. Choose a career and experience and develop problem-solving skills Engineering Learn about key factors affecting energy, progress onto a degree course subject to society and climate change and how to identify on projects working with real-life problems, your results. BEng(Hons) sustainable solutions. Study environmental Geography communities or leading practitioners. Study for Topics can include: four years to gain an RTPI accredited degree. Full-time: 3 years challenges, environmental psychology, energy BSc(Hons) • Property Development and Management Sandwich: 4 years futures: policy and practice, energy conservation Topics can include: in the built environment. Specialise in renewable • Building and Quantity Surveying Part-time: 5 years Full-time: 3 years • Creating Healthy Sustainable Communities energy, finding sustainable solutions to energy Sandwich: 4 years • Construction Management • Environmental Management and resource management, or develop a broad • Culture, Society and Globalisation • Planning training in energy management. Experience our • Society and Economics field trips, and get valuable field work experience. • Urban and Rural Regeneration • Physical and Human Geography Our course will equip you with the knowledge Course code: FF89 • Environmental Assessment Course code: H290 and skills to enter this growing industry. Starts: September • Tourism and Mobility • Planning Global Cities River and Coastal Engineering Starts: September Topics can include: Campus: Frenchay Campus: Frenchay • Managing Global Resources Work placement: Yes, optional between Year 2 • Plan Making Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 and Year 3 FdSc • Environmental Challenges Study abroad: No Study abroad: Yes Full-time: (Year 1), sponsoring workplace/part- Tariff points: 280* • Energy, Society and Climate Change Tariff points: 300* time block release (Year 2) Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in • Energy Futures: Policy and Practice Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Grade • Energy Conservation in the Built Environment in English Language and Maths or equivalents. C or above in Maths. You must have a minimum • Environmental Assessment A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must of two A-Levels or equivalents.† • Water and Energy Futures have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Available full or part-time, this course covers • Environmental Psychology Accredited by the Institution of Environmental the broad spectrum of civil and environmental Sciences, this course will equip you with a Course code: H221 engineering ranging from structures, materials solid understanding of the science behind key Starts: September and hydraulics, to hydrology and project Geography environmental challenges. Develop skills and management. Develop vital skills in surveying, apply theories in well-equipped laboratories and Campus: Frenchay BA(Hons) Work placement: Yes, 14 months with block geographical information systems, drawing and on interactive field trips and apply what you have release and distance learning study computer-aided design (CAD). Apply what you’ve Full-time: 3 years learnt within work placements. Study abroad: No learnt through real world projects. Sandwich: 4 years Topics can include: Tariff points: 180* Topics can include: • Climate Change: Tracing the Record Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Structural Analysis and Modelling • Hot Deserts: Surviving Extremes in English Language or equivalents. A-Levels: • Geology, Soil Mechanics and Geotechnics • Managing Global Resources A pass in Maths required. You must have a Course code: L700 • Hydraulics and Hydrology minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Starts: September • Global Warming and Environmental Hazards This course has been developed with the • Surveying and Geographical Campus: Frenchay • Managing Rivers and Coasts Environment Agency to address the shortage Information Systems Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 • Biogeography and Conservation of flood professionals. Industry sponsors • Materials and Technology Study abroad: Yes • Advanced Geographic Expedition across the UK provide tuition fees and work • Environmental Engineering Field Study Tariff points: 300* • Environmental Management in the Global South

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Examine issues shaping our environment and River and Coastal Engineering planning challenges faced by the world today. BSc(Hons) Learn how to design healthy sustainable Chris communities and apply this to future Part-time: 2 years environments. Study development and its “The main benefit of studying 16 days intensive residential study each year, plus stakeholders and settings. Develop skills in GIS, exams, with distance learning in between. digital mapping and project management. Get at UWE Bristol is that its primary experience on a six-week agency project as well focus is to provide an excellent as a possible placement or European exchange. student experience – which means Topics can include: that academics prioritise their • Creating Healthy Sustainable Communities • Future Places students’ learning needs Course code: H220 • History of Place over everything else.” Starts: September • Planning Global Cities Campus: Frenchay Chris Parker Work placement: n/a - this is a part-time top-up • Urban and Rural Regeneration Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography course for students employed in the workplace. • The Development Process Study abroad: No • Plan Making Tariff points: 300* • Site Planning and Design Required subjects: FdSc River and Coastal • Environmental Assessment Engineering • Development Viability and Appraisal Developed in partnership with the Environment Agency, this course is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management. Study through a combination of residential, workplace and distance learning. Examine structural design and geotechnics, and how to mitigate flood risk through environmental Study assessment and strategic management. Develop skills in flood estimation and engineering design. Topics can include: • Civil Engineering Design Project • Environmental Impact Assessment further • Flood Risk Management, Sustainability and Governance • Ground Engineering • Hydraulic Modelling and Flood Risk Mapping • Strategic Issues in Flood Risk Management afield • Structural Analysis To help you apply and experience what you have learnt on your course, we Urban Planning/Master of organise a range of residential field Planning trips within the UK and Europe. You BSc(Hons)/MPlan may even have the option to take Full-time: BSc(Hons) 3 years/M/Plan 4 years part in an Advanced Geographical Expedition – a two week entirely field-based module in locations such as Course code: K401 Iceland, China and Kenya. Starts: September Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, optional in Year 3 Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in English Language and Maths or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

110 *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. 111 Careers Health and Social Science students develop skills that are sought after by employers Health and across a wide range of sectors. These include being able to think critically and Social Sciences collaboratively, making complex decisions and forming reasoned arguments. Through our numerous work experience Facilities and local volunteering placements Our Health and Social Sciences library is one of the you’ll be able to build skills required largest in England. We have state-of-the art learning zones to develop and improve society, both for study, and specialist EEG equipment for psychologists. during and after your degree. Partnerships Our partner organisations What are our graduates range from police and doing now? www.uwe.ac.uk/hss probation services to www.uwe.ac.uk/study international charities. Assistant Psychologist, These provide practical Stepping Stones opportunities such as work Therapeutic Care Worker, Marlow Child and Family placements, internships and Services community initiatives in Enforcement Officer, HM Courts Bristol and further afield. and Tribunals Service Mental Health Recovery Worker, Teaching Rethink Our teaching staff are Project Worker, Barnardos actively involved in real-world Social Worker Children, research, which influences Somerset County Council learning and course content. 97% Civil Servant, Foreign and of our BA(Hons) Sociology We aim not only to inspire, Commonwealth Office students are satisfied with but also to encourage you to Equalities and Diversity Trainer, their course. A Silenced Voice challenge current practice. unistats.com 2014 …as well as further study

Student support See a full list: All students are allocated a www.uwe.ac.uk/ personal academic tutor to graduatedestinations support them through their studies. The department also has an active system of peer £20,590 assisted learning.

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Foundation courses In the time it takes you to read this message, 14 • Nature and Use of Research This degree has been designed to give a Topics can include: children around the world will have died due to • Policing and Prisons thorough understanding of Criminology, its • The Death of God and the Meaning of Life preventable diseases and illnesses caused by poor • Drugs, Crime and Society theories, applications and research methodology. (Existentialism) It also offers the opportunity to study the related Criminology and Criminal housing, contaminated food and water supplies, • Critical Criminology • Theories of Knowledge discipline of Psychology and to make links Justice pollution and an array of other environmental risk • Childhood Disorder and Disordered Childhood • Ethics, Theoretical and Applied factors. This course, accredited by the Chartered between the two subjects. • The Family, Community and Crime • Political Philosophy (includes Feminist FdA Institute of Environmental Health, will develop Criminology with Psychology provides a deep Philosophy) your capacity to contribute to the creation of a understanding of crime and criminal justice in Full-time: 2 years • The History of Philosophy Course code: MM92 safer, healthier and more sustainable world. Criminology and Sociology the real world. Drawing on a range of disciplines, you will explore the theories, processes and • Metaphysics Starts: September Topics can include: relationships that influence attitudes, beliefs • The Philosophy of Nature and the Philosophy Campus: Cirencester College • Public Health Foundations BA(Hons) and behaviour. Opportunities for placements, of Science Work placement: Work-based learning • Earth Sciences Full-time: 3 years volunteering and international study provide the Study abroad: No • Film and Philosophy • Introduction to Professional Practice Part-time: 6 years practical experience you need to progress. Tariff points: 120* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Healthy Housing Topics can include: • Public and Environmental Health Law Politics and International in English Language and Math or equivalents. • Introduction to Criminology • Environmental Protection Relations A-Level: No specific subjects required. You • Introduction to Psychology must have a minimum of one A-Level or • Health, Safety and Risks Course code: ML93 • Policing and Prisons BA(Hons) equivalents.† • Food Control Starts: September • Drugs, Crime and Society In partnership with Cirencester College Full-time: 3 years Campus: Frenchay • Critical Criminology we offer the Foundation degree (FdA) Work placement: Yes Part-time: 6 years • The Social Psychology of Violence and Crime in Criminology and Criminal Justice. The Study abroad: Yes Foundation degree combines academic study Degree courses Tariff points: 320* • Childhood Disorder and Disordered Childhood with work-based learning experience. We have Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Contemporary Issues in Social Psychology combined the long and successful tradition of Criminology and Law in English Language and Maths or equivalents. higher education training at UWE Bristol with A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must Course code: L290 Philosophy the vocational experience of further educational BA(Hons)/LLB(Hons) have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Starts: September teaching from staff at Cirencester College, one Campus: Frenchay Vashti Criminology and Sociology studies the BA(Hons) of the top colleges in the country. Please see page 122 for course details. Work placement: Yes relationship of people and society with crime Study abroad: Yes “The philosophy course Topics can include: and justice for a better understanding of what Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 6 years Tariff points: 300* • Official Statistics and Patterns of Crime shapes behaviour and beliefs. You will engage at UWE Bristol inspired me Criminology Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above with real-world issues and develop fresh insights to think analytically. It helped • Practical Research Methods in English Language and Maths or equivalents. that improve people’s lives. With opportunities • Victimology and the Fear of Crime BA(Hons) A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must me decide what I wanted for placements, volunteering and internships it’s have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† • Organised Crime Full-time: 3 years ideal preparation for any career. to do – to set up my own • Corporate Crime Part-time: 6 years Course code: V500 Politics and International Relations helps Topics can include: charity, Deki.” • State Crime Starts: September you understand and interpret the political • Introduction to Criminological Theory • Prisons and Penology Campus: Frenchay issues, events and interactions that impact on Vashti • Introduction to Criminal Justice Work placement: Yes • Police and Policing policies, people and places. A real-world focus BA(Hons) Philosophy • Foundations in Social Theory Study abroad: Yes with opportunities for work placements and Course code: M900 • Social Problems and Social Policy Tariff points: 300* international study, backed by inspirational staff, Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Public and Environmental Starts: September • Policing and Prisons will give you the crucial set of skills essential for a in English Language and Maths or equivalents. successful career. Campus: Frenchay • Drugs, Crime and Society Health Work placement: Yes A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must • Childhood Disorder and Disordered Childhood Topics can include: Study abroad: Yes have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† FdSc • US Foreign Policy: Cold War to Terror War Tariff points: 320* Our course explores the history of philosophy, • Human Rights and the International Order Full-time: 2 years Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above Criminology with Psychology including periods neglected by other philosophy Part-time: 3 years in English Language and Maths or equivalents. courses (Hegel, Marx and Nietzsche, 20th and • The Politics of European Integration A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must BSc(Hons) 21st Century European Philosophy, including • International Development have a minimum of two A-Level or equivalents.† Sartre and Camus). Our lecturers include • Ethical Issues in Politics Full-time: 3 years internationally-renowned philosophers actively • Latin American Politics Criminology gives you a deep understanding Part-time: 6 years Course code: B916 of crime and criminal justice in the real world. engaged in producing original works of Course code: M9C8 • The Politics of Climate Change Starts: September Drawing on a range of disciplines, you will philosophy. Our degree will prepare you for life Starts: September • Project Campus: Weston College, Knightstone Campus explore the theories, processes and relationships after university with a chance to study abroad, Campus: Frenchay Work placement: Yes, work-based learning that influence attitudes, beliefs and behaviour. and gain valuable work experience. Philosophy Work placement: Yes Study abroad: No Opportunities for placements, volunteering roles graduates enjoy exceptionally varied and Study abroad: No Tariff points: 160* and international study provide the practical fulfilling careers. Tariff points: 320* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in experience you need to progress. English Language, Maths and Double Science Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in Topics can include: or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects English Language, Maths and Double Science or required. You must have a minimum of one • Introduction to Criminological Theory Biology or equivalents. A-Level: You must have a A-Level or equivalents.† • Introduction to UK Criminal Justice minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

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above in at least one A-Level subject. You must • Civil Liberties Completion of the Social Work course Psychology Public and Environmental Sociology with Psychology have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† • Health Psychology provides eligibility to apply for registration as Health (top-up) BSc(Hons) BSc(Hons) Psychology with Criminology is an • Human Sexuality a social worker in England with the Health BSc(Hons) and Care Professions Council. With 170 employability-enhancing degree course accredited • Issues in the Psychology of Education Full-time: 3 years BSc(Hons) days of placements, you will gain the critical Full-time: 3 years by the British Psychological Society. The modules • Issues in the Psychology of Work Sandwich: 4 years are geared to applying academic knowledge of Full-time: 1 year understanding, experience and skills to work with Part-time: 6 years

Part-time: 6 years human behaviour to real-world issues and systems, Part-time: 2 years a wide range of service users, carers and other including crime and criminal justice. With hands- Psychology with Sociology professionals to enhance wellbeing. on practical-based sessions in both psychology Topics can include: Course code: L3C8 Starts: September and criminology, and the chance for work-based BSc(Hons) • Skills for Relationship-Based Practice learning, graduates can use their broad range of Campus: Frenchay Full-time: 3 years • Social Policy and Law for Social Work Course code: C800 skills in many different careers. Course code: B917 Work placement: Yes Sandwich: 4 years • Perspectives on the Life Course Starts: September Starts: September Study abroad: Yes Topics can include: Part-time: 6 years Campus: Frenchay Campus: Weston College, Knightstone Campus • Theory and Research for Social Work Practice Tariff points: 280* • Introduction to Psychology Work placement: Yes Work placement: No • Knowledge and Skills for Social Work Practice Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in Study abroad: No • Research Methods in Psychology Study abroad: No • Protection and Risk in Social Work English Language, Maths and Double Science Tariff points: 340* or Biology, or equivalents. A-Level: No specific • Introduction to Criminological Theory Tariff points: Applicants will need to have • Social Work with Children and Families Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in • Child and Developmental Psychology successfully completed a FdSc in Public and subjects required. You must have a minimum of Course code: C8L3 • Social Work with Vulnerable Adults English Language, Maths and Double Science Environmental Health (or a similar subject) two A-Levels or equivalents.† • Individual Differences and Biological Starts: September or Biology or equivalents. A-Level: Grade B or Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in BSc(Hons) Psychology with Sociology is an Psychology Campus: Frenchay above in at least one A-Level subject. You must English Language, Maths and Double Science or employment-enhancing course geared to • Contemporary Issues in Social Psychology Work placement: Yes Sociology have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† equivalents.† applying academic knowledge to the real-world. • Neuropsychology Study abroad: No UWE Bristol Psychology is an employment- BA(Hons) With hands-on experience from practical-based • Counselling Theory and Practice Tariff points: 340* Relevant subjects: Any Chartered Institute of enhancing course accredited by the British sessions and the chance for work-based learning, Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in Environmental Health accredited pathway can Full-time: 3 years Psychological Society and geared to applying graduates can use their numeracy, IT literacy, English Language, Maths and Double Science utilise this top-up route to qualification. Part-time: 6 years academic knowledge to the real-world. With communication and problem-solving capabilities Psychology with Law or Biology or equivalents. A-Level: Grade B or This course allows students already in possession hands-on experience from practical-based sessions in many different careers. above in at least one A-Level subject. You must of a sound general knowledge of the natural and the chance for work-based learning, graduates BSc(Hons) have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† and human-made worlds and their systems to Topics can include: use their numeracy, IT literacy, communication and build on these skills. There are four technical • Introduction to Psychology problem-solving capabilities to add value in many Full-time: 3 years BSc(Hons) Psychology with Sociology is a degree ‘Intervention Fields’ - Food Safety, Housing and Course code: L300 different careers. Sandwich: 4 years course accredited by the British Psychological • Psychology Applied Part-time: 6 years Society, and is geared to enhancing graduate Health, Health and Safety and Environmental Starts: September • Sociology of Culture Topics can include: Protection - with a fifth - ‘Public Health’ - holding Campus: Frenchay employability. Psychology and sociology modules • Foundations in Social Theory • Introduction to Psychology enable students to apply their academic a special place in this course. Work placement: Yes • Social Inequalities and Diversities • Neuropsychology knowledge and critical thinking to the real-world Topics can include: Study abroad: Yes, Erasmus in Rotterdam Tariff points: 280* • Child and Developmental Psychology from multiple perspectives. With hands-on • Public Health Futures Course code: C8M1 practical-based sessions and the chance for Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Sport Psychology • Risk Management and Systems work-based learning, graduates can use their in English Language and Maths or equivalents. • Psychopathology and Mental Health Starts: September Campus: Frenchay numeracy, IT literacy, communication and broad • Professional Practice A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must • Research Methods in Psychology Work placement: Yes perspective on society in many different careers. • Public Health Project have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.†

Study abroad: No Topics can include: Sociology explores people’s relationship with Tariff points: 340* society to give a better understanding of what Psychology with Criminology • Introduction to Psychology Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in Social Work shapes their behaviour, beliefs and attitudes. • Research Methods in Psychology BSc(Hons) English Language, Maths and Double Science BSc(Hons) You will engage with real-world issues and be or Biology or equivalents. A-Level: No specific • Foundations in Social Theory encouraged to develop fresh insights that improve Full-time: 3 years subjects required. Grade B or above in at least • Child and Developmental Psychology Full-time: 3 years people’s lives. With opportunities for placements, Sandwich: 4 years one A2 subject. You must have a minimum of • Neuropsychology Part-time: 4-5 years internships and study abroad, it’s ideal preparation Part-time: 6 years two A-Levels or equivalents.† • Critical Psychology for almost any career. BSc(Hons) Psychology with Law provides the • Childhood Disorders, Disordered Childhood Topics can include: Course code: L500 opportunity to gain a British Psychological • Contemporary Critiques of Modern Society • Foundations in Social Theory Society accredited degree, while also completing Starts: September • Social Inequalities and Diversities modules in law. With hands-on experience from Campus: Glenside Course code: C8M9 • Social Transformations practical-based sessions and the chance for Work placement: Yes Starts: September work-based learning, graduates can use their Study abroad: Yes • The Sociology of Culture Campus: Frenchay numeracy, IT literacy, communication Tariff points: 300* • The Sociology of Cyberspace Work placement: Yes and problem-solving capabilities in many Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five • Childhood Disorder and Disordered Childhood Study abroad: No different careers. subjects at grade C or above, to include English Tariff points: 340* Language and Maths or equivalents. A-Level: Topics can include: Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in Sociology, Psychology, Law or Social Science English Language, Maths and Double Science • Introduction to Psychology subjects preferred. You must have a minimum of or Biology or equivalents. A-Level: Grade B or • Research Methods in Psychology two A-Levels or equivalents.†

116 *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. 117 Facilities that will give you a head start Psychology students have access to excellent facilities which include: • Psychology Undergraduate Lab • Perception Lab www.uwe.ac.uk/hssfacilities • Psychophysiology and EEG Lab • Driving Simulator • Sports and Exercise Research Lab • Counselling Suite • Human Interaction Lab • Project, Study and • Developmental Lab Training Rooms

118 119 Careers This subject is highly valued by employers, and will give you a great deal of flexibility Law in your future career, whether you decide to practise law or not. Our qualifying law Law subjects are highly valued by degrees can act as the first step to becoming a solicitor employers and will give you a great or barrister. deal of flexibility in your future career - Facilities Our three state-of-the-art whether you decide to practise law courtrooms allow you to or not. practise your advocacy and lawyering skills. Our law library is one of the largest in the South West of England and offers 24/7 access to a wealth of printed and electronic resources. What are our graduates doing now? Partnerships www.uwe.ac.uk/law www.uwe.ac.uk/study We have strong links with Barrister, a number of professional Walnut House Chambers organisations. You’ll have the Case Handler, Legal, Coutts and Co opportunity to be mentored Civil Servant, Defra by legal practitioners and International Probate business professionals from Operations Analyst, local and national firms who Barclays Bank are on hand to give advice on Prosecutor, CVs, interview technique and Cornwall County Council even career choices. Probate Assistant, Co-Operative Legal Services Teaching 90% Trainee Solicitor, of our LLB(Hons) Law Our dedicated and expert Dickinson Manser LLP students are in work or teaching staff ensure you Will Writing Executive, further study six months Co-Operative Legal develop cutting-edge after graduating. …as well as further study knowledge of the law unistats.com 2014 and practical skills such See a full list: www.uwe.ac.uk/ as negotiation, conflict graduatedestinations management and research. Student support Our Academic Success Centre offers study support in areas £18,383 such as academic writing, Average starting salary for our Law students in full- research and exam revision. time professional jobs six months after graduating. This is done through one-to- Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, 2014 one and small group sessions.

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Degree courses You will gain a solid grounding in criminological professional excellence, and will give students research methods and practice and develop Law the skills and knowledge needed to launch their valuable legal skills such as mooting and careers with confidence. This accelerated course Commercial Law Sue LLB(Hons) Rahama negotiating that run alongside academic study. is only available through Kaplan Holborn College Full-time: 3 years in London on a full-time basis over two years. LLB(Hons) After Year 1 you can choose to major in either “I enjoy teaching at UWE Bristol “My first impression at UWE Law or Criminology. This would enable you Sandwich: 4 years Topics can include: because the teaching team is so Course code: M100 Bristol was that everyone was Full-time: 3 years to graduate with either a LLB(Hons) Law with • Law of Contract Sandwich: 4 years Criminology or a BA(Hons) Criminology with Law. passionate about what they do. We Starts: September extremely friendly. It was very • Constitutional and Administrative Law Course code: M221 Campus: Frenchay Topics can include: also have a very good relationship • Criminal Law comforting to come from Starts: September Work placement: Yes • Introduction to Criminological Theory Campus: Frenchay with our students and although we Study abroad: No • Professional Skills somewhere so far away and Work placement: Yes • Criminal Law are a large law school we get to Tariff points: 300* • Legal Method just feel very welcome.” Study abroad: No • Criminal Psychology Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Law of Contract know them individually.” in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: Rahama Tariff points: 300* • Sociology and Race of Ethnicity • Constitutional and Administrative Law No specific subjects required. You must have a LLB(Hons) Law Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Civil Liberties Sue Heenan • Criminal Law in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† • Sociology of Madness and Mental Disorders Bristol Law School No specific subjects required. You must have a Our qualifying law degrees are both recognised • Family Breakdown minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† by the professional bodies and highly respected Law with Psychology • Criminology Report This qualifying law degree is both recognised by employers. As one of the UK’s largest law

by the professional bodies and highly respected schools we boast an enthusiastic team of LLB(Hons) academics that include legal practitioners, by employers. In addition to mastering the core European and International Law Full-time: 3 years foundations in legal knowledge you will have leading researchers and lecturers who are the opportunity to specialise in commercial and LLB(Hons) recognised for excellent teaching provision. In business law spanning commercial law, company addition to mastering the core foundations in Full-time: 3 years law, employment law, banking regulation and legal knowledge you will have the opportunity to Sandwich: 4 years study topical modules spanning commercial law, finance as well as intellectual property law. You Course code: M1C8 Course code: M121 criminal justice, human rights and family law. You will gain plenty of practical experience through Starts: September Starts: September will gain plenty of practical experience through invaluable Pro Bono, placements and mooting Campus: Frenchay Campus: Frenchay invaluable Pro Bono, placements and mooting opportunities. Work placement: Yes Work placement: Yes opportunities. Topics can include: Study abroad: No Study abroad: No Topics can include: • Law of Contract Tariff points: 300* Tariff points: 300* • Law of Contract Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above in • Equity and Trusts Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Criminal Law English Language, Maths and Double Science • Legal Methods in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must have a • Torts or Biology or equivalents. A-Level: No specific • Land Law subjects required. You must have a minimum of minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† • Equity and Trusts • EU Law two A-Levels or equivalents.† This qualifying law degree is both recognised • Legal Methods • Commercial Law A qualifying law degree recognised by employers by the professional bodies and highly respected • Land Law • Intellectual Property Law and delivered by experts in one of the UK’s by employers. A strong international focus • EU Law • Media and Entertainment Law underpins a solid foundation in law. Teaching largest law schools. You will develop core legal

• Globalisation, Trade and Natural Resources is informed by the latest research and delivered knowledge through topical modules spanning by leading experts. You will explore the legal Law (Accelerated Learning) commercial law, criminal justice, human rights systems of global nations through modules and family law and gain practical experience Criminology and Law spanning international trade, migration law LLB(Hons) through valuable pro bono work and and policy and European Union law. mock trials. BA(Hons)/LLB(Hons) Full-time: 2 years Topics can include: Topics can include: Full-time: 3 years • Law of Contract • Criminal Law Sandwich: 4 years • Legal and Professional Skills Course code: MM19 • Torts Course code: M10K • Research, Design and Analysis Starts: September • European Union Law Starts: September • Introduction to Psychology Campus: Frenchay • Equity and Trusts Campus: Kaplan Holborn College, London Work placement: Yes • European Human Rights • Contract Work placement: No Study abroad: No • Atypical Development • Public International Law Study abroad: No Tariff points: 300* • Cognitive Neuropsychology • International Trade Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Migration Law and Policy Required subjects: GCSE: Grade C or above • Counselling Theory and Practice in English Language and Maths or equivalents. in English Language or equivalents. A-Level: A-Level: No specific subjects required. You must No specific subjects required. You must have a have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Business and Law/ minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† This flexible course brings together expertise and Business Management with This course has been designed to provide cutting-edge teaching in Law and Criminology committed individuals with an accelerated route Law/Law with Business at UWE Bristol to explore this interdisciplinary into the business world and legal professions. relationship through cutting-edge modules. It is the result of a partnership between UWE BA(Hons)/LLB(Hons) Bristol and Kaplan, known for their academic and Please see page 74 for full course details.

122 *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. 123 Our courtrooms give you the chance to take part in mock hearings (mooting) – a skill highly regarded by employers. Moots allow you to apply your knowledge and hone your advocacy skills in an authentic and supportive environment.

UWE Bristol’s Law and Debating Society sets up regular moots, so you will have the chance to take part in or watch mock trials throughout each year of your course. Did you know? 124 125 Careers All of our courses are accredited by the Nursing and Nursing and Midwifery Council and will prepare you to step straight into a fulfilling career with a range of healthcare providers. Midwifery Facilities Nothing beats hands-on learning. You can practise Our vision is to work with practice, for in the safe, supportive environment of our new practice, transforming practice. Our purpose-built simulation suites and wards. aim is to ensure you graduate as an Partnerships adaptable nurse or midwife able to Our numerous links with challenge, lead and transform care. NHS trusts, local authority, voluntary and private care providers mean we can offer a diverse range of What are our graduates doing now? placements, not just in the www.nhs.uk/choiceintheNHS/Rightsandpledges/NHSConstitution www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-nhs-constitution-for-england www.uwe.ac.uk/nm www.uwe.ac.uk/study

UK but also overseas. Adult Nurse, 100% Newholme Hospital Teaching of our Nursing and Midwifery Community Nurse, Our focus is to improve students are in professional SEQOL Social Enterprise patient care. Our teaching or managerial jobs six Staff Nurse, teams are all experienced months after graduating. Bristol Children’s Hospital practitioners; many Destinations Survey 2014 (DLHE Disability Advisor, Daneswood House, Appleford Ltd with acclaimed research Survey) - based on the destinations Support Worker, backgrounds who make sure of full-time, first degree UK students My Care My Home their real-world knowledge six months after graduating from Mental Health Nurse, is fed straight back into UWE. Survey of 2013 leavers, Gloucestershire NHS Trust teaching. You’ll learn through published 2014. Health Visitor, North Somerset real-life case scenarios to Community Partnership develop key skills and values. Please note: Midwife, Kingston Hospital Student support Recruitment for this course …as well as further study is informed by Health Our courses are fully funded See a full list: Education England’s www.uwe.ac.uk/ by the NHS and you may Values Based Recruitment graduatedestinations also qualify for a bursary to Framework. The purpose of help you with living costs. this framework is to ensure You’ll be supported by expert that we recruit students mentors and staff both in whose individual values and £21,995 study and practice. behaviours align with the Average starting salary for our Nursing and values of the Midwifery students in full-time professional jobs NHS Constitution. six months after graduating. Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey published 2014

126 127 Nursing and Midwifery Nursing and Midwifery

Foundation courses Degree courses subject. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† Nursing (Learning Nursing (Mental Health Nursing) Disabilities Nursing) Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council BSc(Hons) Jo Care Management in Midwifery (NMC), the course leads to registration as a BSc(Hons) Full-time: 3 years the Community BSc(Hons) nurse with the NMC. Fully integrated work- “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed based training, outstanding onsite facilities Full-time: 3 years FdSc Full-time: 3 years and a supportive team with a depth of clinical studying at UWE Bristol. Course code: L540 and research experience, will prepare you for a I’ve had some fantastic Course code: B704 The Care Management in the Community challenging but rewarding career. Starts: September placements. The mix of Foundation degree is offered by Weston Topics can include: Course code: B703 Campus: Glenside different areas has equipped College. Please contact the college for Course code: B711 Starts: September • Communication in a Diverse World Work placement: Yes, 50 per cent of the course full details. Starts: September Campus: Glenside me well for going into • Understanding Adult Nursing is spent on placement Campus: Glenside Work placement: Yes, 50 per cent of the course practice, as have the academic Work placement: Yes, 50 per cent of the course • Physiology and Pharmacology is spent on placement Study abroad: Yes Health and Social Care Practice is spent on placement • Planning and Delivering Nursing Care Study abroad: Yes Tariff points: 300* modules, particularly those Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five Study abroad: Yes, optional • Evidence-based Practice for Nursing Tariff points: 300* focusing on the ethics of subjects at grade C or above to include English FdSc Tariff points: 340* and Midwifery Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five Language and Maths or equivalents. A-Level: nursing practice.” Full-time: 2 years Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five • Leadership in Adult Nursing subjects at grade C or above, to include English subjects at grade C or above, to include English Language and Maths, or equivalents. A-Level: Grade C or above in a Science or Social Science Course code: L510 • Managing the Practice of Adult Nursing Jo Language, Maths and Science or equivalents. subject. You must have a minimum of two Starts: September or January, dependent on Grade C or above in a Science or Social Science BSc(Hons) Nursing A-Level: Grade B or above in a Science or Social • Nursing and Midwifery Dissertation subject. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels or equivalents.† the college (Children’s Nursing) Science subject. You must have a minimum of A-Levels or equivalents.† Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council Campus: City of Bristol College and Weston two A-Levels or equivalents.† (NMC), the course leads to registration as a mental College Nursing (Children’s Nursing) Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council health nurse with the NMC. Fully integrated Work placement: You will be employed within Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the course leads to registration as a work-based training, outstanding onsite facilities a health and/or social care practice setting for (NMC), the course leads to registration as a BSc(Hons) learning disabilities nurse with the NMC. Fully and a dynamic team with a depth of experience the course duration. midwife with the NMC. Fully integrated work- integrated work-based training, outstanding on- Full-time: 3 years in mental health nursing, will prepare you for a Study abroad: No based learning, outstanding onsite facilities and a site facilities and an enthusiastic team including challenging but rewarding career. Tariff points: 240* supportive team with a depth and breadth staff who are experienced learning disabilities Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of three of experience as practising midwives, will nurses themselves, will prepare you for a Topics can include: prepare you for a challenging but extremely challenging but rewarding career. subjects at grade C or above including English, Course code: B702 • Communication in a Diverse World Maths and Science. NVQ3/BTEC or equivalents rewarding career. Starts: September Topics can include: • Foundations of Mental Health are considered. Topics can include: Campus: Glenside • Building Positive Relationships with, and • Making a Difference This two year course allows you to ‘work, earn • Holistic Midwifery Practice 1, 2 and 3 Work placement: Yes, 50 per cent of the course Services for, People with Learning Disabilities • Working in Partnership in Mental Health and learn’ using flexible models of education. • Skills for Midwifery Practice 1 and 2 is spent on placement • Meeting the Health Needs of People with • Evidence-based Practice for Nursing The course develops clinical skills, underpinned • Clinical Midwifery Practice 1 and 3 Study abroad: Yes, optional Learning Disabilities and Midwifery with theoretical knowledge in order to prepare Tariff points: 300* • Clinical Midwifery Skills 2 • Management of Complex Situations in Services healthcare practitioners for an evolving service • Promoting Recovery in Mental Health Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five for People with Learning Disabilities across various care settings. On successful • Shared Module: Communication in a Diverse GCSEs at grade C or above, to include English • Quality Practice for Inter-Professional/ • Learning Disabilities Nursing Practice completion of this course, students may be able World Service Improvement Language, Maths and Science or equivalents. Inter-Agency Collaboration 1, 2 and 3 to apply for the BSc(Hons) Adult Nursing, and if • Shared Module: Nursing and Midwifery A-Level: Grade B or above in a Science or Social • Nursing and Midwifery Dissertation accepted, need only complete the final 18 months Dissertation Science subject. You must have a minimum of • Optional module eg Person-centred Care with of the three year course to register as a nurse. two A-Levels or equivalents.† People with Dementia • Research modules in Years 1, 2 and 3 Topics can include: Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council Nursing (Adult Nursing) • Physiology and Pharmacology for • Essentials of Health and Disease (NMC), the course leads to registration as a Nursing Practice • Holistic Approaches to Care BSc(Hons) children’s nurse with the NMC. Fully integrated work-based training, outstanding onsite facilities • Communication in a Diverse World • Foundations of Practice Full-time: 3 years and a supportive team with a depth of clinical • Quality Enhancement in Practice and research experience, will prepare you for a • An Introduction to Research Methodologies challenging but rewarding career. and Methods Topics can include: • Extending Practice Course code: B701 • Communication in a Diverse World • Foundations of Assessment for Assistant Starts: September and March intakes Practitioners Campus: Glenside and UWE Gloucester • Appreciating Evidence for Practice Work placement: Yes, 50 per cent of the course • Working Effectively with Long Term • Physiology and Pharmacology is spent on placement Conditions • Understanding Children’s Lives Study abroad: Yes, optional • Delivering Safe and Compassionate Care Tariff points: 300* Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five • Service Improvement: A Collaborative subjects at grade C or above, to include English Approach Language and Maths or equivalents. A-Level: • Managing Children’s Nursing Practice Grade C or above in a Science or Social Science • Nursing and Midwifery Dissertation

128 *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. 129 Careers As land-based and sports sector specialists here at Hartpury, we have an enviable national Sports, Equine, reputation for excellence. All of our courses have an applied focus, many contain work placements, and careers advice Animal and is integrated into the majority Delivered by of courses. our Associate Facilities Veterinary Faculty Hartpury Over £50 million has been College, invested in outstanding Gloucestershire facilities, including a commercial farm, animal collections, Nursing mock veterinary centre and an international standard equestrian centre. Sports With farm, lake, woodland, gardens and facilities include gyms, sports pitches, a human performance internationally-renowned equine and laboratory, and a rehabilitation centre. sporting facilities, Hartpury College Partnerships provides the perfect environment for We are closely associated with commercial, professional and specialist study. regulatory bodies from the animal, land, equine and sport industries. Many of our courses include local, national and even What are our graduates international placements. doing now? www.uwe.ac.uk/hartpurycourses www.uwe.ac.uk/study Teaching Animal Welfare Officer, The teaching team comes from Blue Cross 360hectares of Gloucestershire Biodiversity Field Officer, a variety of academic and Cotswold Water Park Trust professional backgrounds and countryside are home Wildlife Ranger, Forestry offer extensive subject and to our Hartpury Campus Commission research expertise, so you will be centre and facilities. International Programme taught by people who Officer, World Horse Welfare know what it takes to be A Higher Education Sponsorship Co-ordinator, successful in today’s highly Three Counties Showground Review by the Quality competitive workplace. Strength and Assurance Agency for Conditioning Coach, Student support Higher Education (QAA) England Women’s Sevens We pride ourselves on the commended Hartpury Talent School Project Manager, support we give our students. College for the quality and Right to Dream Academy, Ghana You are assigned a personal enhancement of student Coach, Play Rugby USA tutor in addition to your course learning opportunities. ...as well as further study leaders and you will also have Unistats 2014 See a full list: access to student and www.uwe.ac.uk/ graduatedestinations careers advisers.

130 131 Sports, Equine, Animal and Veterinary Nursing Sports, Equine, Animal and Veterinary Nursing

Foundation courses The FdSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare course • Management of Domestic Animals Science. A-Level: One A2 in a biological science • Pharmacy Management for Veterinary Nurses Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five will provide you with a detailed knowledge of • Applied Animal Nutrition together with practical equine experience.† • Placement Preparation for Veterinary Nurses subjects at grade C or above including Maths and English Language. A-Level: A minimum of the scientific principles crucial to understanding • Field Course There is no better way to enhance your career • 60 week work-based Learning Placement Agriculture an animal’s behaviour and how its welfare can one A-Level in any subject or equivalents.† prospects in the equine industry than with • Diagnostics for Veterinary Nurses be improved. You will learn the practical skills FdSc this degree, which provides you with a more • Surgical and Anaesthesia Practice for The legacy of the Olympic and Paralympic Games that are crucial to this applied science and gain Equine Performance practically orientated approach to university Veterinary Nurses has increased sports participation and enthusiasm Full-time: 2 years the work experience necessary to improve your study. Additionally, you can engage with a at all levels, creating a demand for sports Part-time: options available employability and prepare you for a career in FdSc range of work experience, ultimately resulting managers with the skills and understanding to the animal industry. On successful completion Course code: D400 Full-time: 2 years in plenty of angles from which you can market Sport Performance drive the industry forward. If you are passionate you can progress onto the final year of the Starts: September Part-time: options available yourselves following graduation. The majority about sport and want to develop the skills to BSc(Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare. Campus: Hartpury College Course code: D427 of modules on this course are mapped against FdSc become involved in the expanding business Work placement: Yes Topics can include: the BHS Horse Knowledge and Care syllabus, management sector of the sports industry then Starts: September Full-time: 2 years Study abroad: No up to stage three. this is the course for you. This course also often • Animal Practice (includes work placement) Campus: Hartpury College Part-time: options available Tariff points: 160* attracts aspiring sportsmen and women who • Animal Behaviour Work placement: Yes Topics can include: Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five Course code: C607 wish to gain business skills for the future to Study abroad: No GCSEs at Grade C or above to include English, • Introduction to Animal Welfare • Principles of Animal Biology Starts: September supplement their sports career. Tariff points: 160* Maths and Science. A-Level: One A2 in any • Systems Biology • Equine Structure and Function Campus: Hartpury College Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five Topics can include: subject or equivalents.† • Animal Industry (includes work placement) • Equestrian Practice Work placement: No subjects at grade C or above including Maths, Study abroad: No • Core Business Principles With ever more importance for food security; • Ethics and Welfare • Equine Veterinary Science English Language and Science. A-Level: One Tariff points: 160* • Introduction to Sports Industry reducing our carbon footprint and enhancing • Companion Animal Behaviour and Training A2, preferably in a biological science together • Ground Schooling Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five • Sport Facilities Management our landscape’s recreational attributes, this • Behavioural and Evolutionary Ecology with practical equine experience.† • Introduction to Equine Behaviour subjects at grade C or above including Maths, foundation degree provides the necessary skills • Personal and Management Development If you do not have an A2 in a Biological Science • Applied Equine Nutrition English Language and Science. A-Level: One to meet these challenges. We pride ourselves • Sports Business Experience you must complete an equivalent Science • Stud Management and Reproductive A2 in a biological science or PE subject or on developing agricultural graduates who are Animal Science and • Work Placement module as part of the course. Techniques equivalents.† highly employable which stems from the credited Management • Sports Events and Fundraising work experience you will gain out in industry If you are interested in a career aimed at This foundation degree provides you with an managing performance horses, this course optimum balance of work-based and academic • Sports Hospitality Management during the course and the essential mix of FdSc Equine Veterinary Nursing technical expertise, sustainable awareness and will give you the specific knowledge and skills study providing an excellent foundation for Full-time: 2 years Science professionalism instilled throughout your studies. necessary for entry into this exciting industry. pursuing a career within the sports-related Sports Coaching Part-time: options available You will study fundamental practical horse industries, whether it is on a local, regional, Topics can include: Course code: D305 management skills, while developing a critical FdSc national or international scale, or continuing with FdSc • Agriculture Professional Development Starts: September awareness behind management decisions. Sandwich: 3 years including 60 weeks in further study. Full-time: 2 years (includes work placement) Campus: Hartpury College Work experience forms an important part of veterinary practice The development of vocational skills and Part-time: options available • Crop Production Work placement: Yes, 6 weeks or equivalent this course including the opportunity to spend awareness, leadership, management and Course code: C602 • Soil and Nutrient Management Study abroad: No 12 months gaining specialist experience in an reflective analysis will be a core focus of your Starts: September • Principles of Livestock Production Tariff points: 160* area of performance horse management. Course code: D311 studies teamed with modules in sports science Campus: Hartpury College Required subjects: GCSE: Five GCSEs at Topics can include: Starts: September and coaching. • Land-based Professional Development Work placement: No grade C or above to include English, Maths Campus: Hartpury College (includes work placement) • Equestrian Practice Topics can include: Study abroad: No and Science. A-Level: One A2, preferably in a Work placement: Yes • Agri-environmental Policy and Legislation • Equitation • Learning in the Performance Environment Tariff points: 160* Biological Science or equivalents.† Study abroad: No • Labour and Machinery Management • Equine Structure and Function Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five If you do not have an A2 in a Biological Science Tariff points: 160* • Sport Development and Leadership subjects at grade C or above including Maths, • Deer and Game Management you must complete an equivalent Science • Equine Industry Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five • Fundamentals of Sport Performance English Language and Science. A-Level: One module as part of the course. • Equine Performance subjects at grade C or above including Maths, • Introduction to Sport and Exercise A2 to include a Biological Science/PE/Sports • Management of Injury English Language and Science. A-Level: One A2 Psychology Animal Behaviour and Welfare This course is designed to equip you with the Studies subject or equivalents.† • Ground Schooling in Biology or equivalent.† • Training and Testing knowledge and skills required to work within This sports coaching degree provides you with the FdSc the diverse and challenging animal industry. • Management of the Performance Horse If you want to pursue a rewarding career • Injured Athlete skills and understanding required of professional You will gain valuable practical experience, as as an equine veterinary nurse, this exciting • Coaching Pedagogy Full-time: 2 years sports coaches whilst allowing you to specialise well as in-depth knowledge and understanding vocationally-based foundation degree will • Sports Nutrition in a choice of disciplines suited to your own Part-time: options available in the scientific principles of animal health and Equine Science and give you the specialist nursing techniques and Course code: D328 strengths and interests. Certainly, whilst this is disease, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, Management knowledge in horse care and professional status a course for aspiring coaches, it also includes Starts: September behaviour and welfare management. The you need. Sports Business Management Campus: Hartpury College aspects of sports training and testing, sport course scheme ensures your learning is applied FdSc A 60 week work-based learning placement in an Work placement: Yes development and sport psychology, making it a in an animal management and business setting approved RCVS training practice will allow you FdA Study abroad: No Full-time: 2 years suitable choice for students interested in pursuing via vocational work experience which you will to gain and develop ‘day one’ clinical skills and Tariff points: 160* Part-time: options available Full-time: 2 years careers in those areas of the industry. gain credit for. the development of competence and confidence Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of Course code: D42F Part-time: options available Topics can include: Topics can include: in preparation for professional registration five subjects at grade C or above including Starts: September Course code: NC26 • Sport Coaching (Work Placement) and practice. Maths, English Language and Science. A-Level: • Animal Practice (with work placement) Campus: Hartpury College Starts: September • Sport Development and Leadership Work placement: Yes Topics can include: Preferably in a Biological Science. Students who • Systems Biology Campus: Hartpury College • Sport and Exercise Psychology Study abroad: No No do not have a A2 in a Biological Science must • Animal Nutrition • Anatomy for Veterinary Nurses Work placement: • Sports Project complete an equivalent Science module as part Tariff points: 160* Study abroad: No • Animal Health and Disease • Animal Husbandry for Veterinary Nurses • Sport Coaching (Work Placement) of the course. Required subjects: GCSE: Five GCSEs at grade Tariff points: 160* • Animal Industry (with work placement) C or above to include English, Maths and • Professional Veterinary Nursing Practice • Sport Leadership • Coaching Pedagogy • Research Process 132 *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. 133 Sports, Equine, Animal and Veterinary Nursing Sports, Equine, Animal and Veterinary Nursing

enables students to ‘top-up’ to a full bachelor’s Campus: Hartpury College and gain valuable experience working with Study abroad: No Topics can include: Veterinary Nursing Science degree from previous study. Work placement: No animals in a range of situations. Tariff points: 280* • Equine Structure and Function Study abroad: No Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five FdSc If you are looking to pursue a career related to Topics can include: • Equine Industry Tariff points: n/a subjects at grade C or above including Maths, agriculture this course will equip you with the • Anatomy and Physiology • Professional Placement Experience Sandwich: 3 years including 60 weeks in necessary knowledge and skills, with a focus on Required subjects: An HND or Foundation English Language and Science. A-Level: Two • Animal Genetics • Event Management and Fundraising veterinary practice. sustainable land management and utilisation of degree in an animal science or animal- A-Levels to include a Biological Science or • Animal Therapy • Stud Management, Equine Performance resources to meet the needs of a growing management-related subject will be required for equivalents.† global population. this course or equivalents.† • Animal Reproductive Physiology Equestrian sports are unusual in that they require • Therapy and Rehabilitation, Applied Course code: D310 • Animal Microbiology Equine Nutrition Topics can include: The course will build upon the learning you the co-ordination of effort between the human Starts: September gained during your previous course and help you • Field Course athlete and the equine athlete. The Equestrian • Sports and Hospitality Management Campus: Hartpury College • Emerging Issues in Agriculture develop your career working with animals. • Biodiversity and Conservation Sports Science degree will enable you to study • Business Management for the Equine Industry Work placement: Yes • Sustainable Crop Production The Hartpury 360-hectare estate gives you access • Animal Psychology the athletic combination of horse and rider and Study abroad: No • Agricultural Enterprise to more than 30 animal species and specialist develop research into the interaction between Tariff points: 160* • Advanced Animal Production equipment including a well-stocked animal the two. You will develop an in-depth knowledge Equine Management (top-up) Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five • Sustainable Management of Natural Resources house, commercial farm, canine hydrotherapy Bioveterinary Science of the support required for horses and riders subjects at grade C or above including Maths, BSc(Hons) • Rural Production, Policy and Planning facility and Equine Therapy Centre. competing at the highest levels of competition in English Language and Science. A-Level: One A2 BSc(Hons) all aspects of equine sport. Full-time: 1 year to include Biology or equivalents.† Hartpury has strong links and partnerships with Part-time: options available industry such as animal charities, zoos, welfare Full-time: 3 years Topics can include: If you want to pursue a rewarding career as Animal Behaviour and Welfare organisations and government bodies that all Part-time: options available • Equine Functional Anatomy Course code: DNKL a veterinary nurse, this exciting vocationally- provide opportunities to equip you with the Course code: D390 Starts: September based foundation degree will give you the BSc(Hons) • Introduction to Functional Anatomy and necessary knowledge and skills to take in to Starts: September Campus: Hartpury College specialist nursing techniques and knowledge and Sports Biomechanics Full-time: 3 years the workplace. Campus: Hartpury College Work placement: No professional status you need. • Animal Nutrition Part-time: options available Work placement: No Study abroad: No Topics can include: • Equine Exercise Physiology A 60 week work-based learning placement in an Course code: D329 Study abroad: No Tariff points: n/a • Dissertation • Sports Psychology approved RCVS training practice will allow you to Starts: September Tariff points: 280* Required subjects: A Foundation Degree or gain and develop ‘day one’ clinical skills and the Campus: Hartpury College • Developments in Animal Science Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five • Equine Diagnostics and Therapy Higher National Diploma in Equine Science development of competence and confidence in Work placement: No • Wildlife and Zoo Management subjects at grade C or above including Maths, • Advances in Horse and Rider Performance or an equine-related course. Applicants with preparation for professional registration Study abroad: No • Applied Business Management English Language and Science. A-Level: Two • Equine Sports Medicine non-standard entry criteria will be reviewed on and practice. an individual basis. This will take the form of an Tariff points: 240* • Anthrozoology A-Levels to include a Biological Science or individual interview with members of the course Topics can include: Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five • Biodiversity and Conservation equivalents.† subjects at grade C or above including Maths, Equine Business Management team and possibly the completion of a set task • Anatomy for Veterinary Nurses • Epidemiology This exciting, challenging degree offers a blend English Language and Science. A-Level: Two such as a written assignment. • Animal Husbandry for Veterinary Nurses • Agricultural Enterprise of modules relating to the study of animal health, BA(Hons) A2s to include a Biological Science. Level 3 management and the treatment of diseases in This course is very flexible in delivery, facilitating • Professional Veterinary Nursing Practice Extended Diploma subjects: MMM in a science companion, equine, production, laboratory and Full-time: 3 years part or full-time (one year) completion which may • Patient Care for Veterinary Nurses subject or equivalents.† Animal Science wild species. You will also consider an animal’s Sandwich: 4 years suit those already working in industry. Students • Pharmacy Management for Veterinary Nurses The Animal Behaviour and Welfare degree will nutrition and breeding and see how modern Part-time: options available who gained employment following completion • 60 week work-based Learning Placement provide you with the knowledge, practical abilities BSc(Hons) technologies are applied to the field of animal Course code: DN42 of a Foundation Degree or Higher National • Diagnostics for Veterinary Nurses and intellectual skills needed to understand current health to prepare you for a career in the rapidly Starts: September Diploma can use this course to gain additional Full-time: 3 years scientific thinking, develop new ideas and evaluate developing industry of allied-veterinary sciences. Campus: Hartpury College qualifications which may facilitate a change in • Surgical and Anaesthesia Practice for Sandwich: 4 years current processes and practices in both animal Work placement: Yes role or career path. Veterinary Nurses Part-time: options available Topics can include: behaviour and animal welfare science. You will Study abroad: No Topics can include: Course code: D320 • Anatomy and Physiology develop the ability to measure the behaviour and Tariff points: 240* Starts: September • Equine Behaviour and Psychology assess the welfare of animals. • Biochemistry Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five Degree courses Campus: Hartpury College • Equine Nutrition for Performance • Animal Health and Disease subjects at grade C or above including Maths and Topics can include: Work placement: Yes, optional with Sandwich • Applied Business Management • Animal Reproductive Physiology English Language. A-Level: Two A-Levels in any Agriculture, Conservation and • Animal Behaviour Year • Ethology Ethics and Welfare • Animal Therapy subject or equivalents.† Sustainable Management • Animal Genetics Study abroad: No • Equine Sports Medicine Tariff points: 240* • Pathology This degree combines business modules, (top-up) • Animal Welfare Assessment • Undergraduate Dissertation Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five • Infectious Animal Disease and Control developed by the prestigious Bristol Business • Behavioural and Evolutionary Ecology • Equine Therapy and Rehabilitation BSc(Hons) subjects at grade C or above including Maths, • Epidemiology School, with equine industry and functional • Field Course English Language and Science. A-Level: Two equine science modules. Students are able to Full-time: 1 year • Animal Psychology widen their skill base, develop key contacts A- Levels to include a Biological Science or Equine Science Part-time: options available • Pet Behaviour Counselling equivalents.† Equestrian Sports Science and gain valuable work experience with a work Course code: D495 placement module. • Wildlife and Zoo Management This course is designed to train future animal BSc(Hons) Starts: September BSc(Hons) scientists, developing the knowledge and skills As the largest equine college in the world, we Campus: Hartpury College Full-time: 3 years needed to succeed in the rapidly expanding Full-time: 3 years have long-standing relationships with national Work placement: No Animal Management (top-up) Sandwich: 4 years animal industry. Themes that continue and Part-time: options available governing bodies (e.g. British Dressage) and Study abroad: No Part-time: options available develop throughout the course include nutrition, Course code: DC46 partnerships with key equine companies (eg. Tariff points: n/a BSc(Hons) Course code: D334 health and disease, behaviour and welfare, Starts: September Natural Animal Feeds, Baileys Horse Feeds). Required subjects: A Foundation degree or Starts: September Full-time: 1 year animal production, laboratory science and Campus: Hartpury College HND in an agriculture or land-based subject or Campus: Hartpury College Part-time: options available wildlife management. During your studies, you Work placement: No equivalents.† Work placement: No Course code: D303 will widen your skill base, develop key contacts Study abroad: Yes The one year BSc(Hons) Agriculture course Starts: September Tariff points: 280*

134 *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. 135 Sports, Equine, Animal and Veterinary Nursing Sports, Equine, Animal and Veterinary Nursing

Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five The development of vocational skills and Study abroad: No • Sports Injury and Pathology rehabilitation for a range of competitive sports to Sport and Exercise Nutrition ** subjects at grade C or above including Maths, awareness, leadership, management and Tariff points: 280* • Applied Strength and Conditioning ensure return to play and optimal performance. English Language and Science. A-Level: Two BSc(Hons) reflective analysis will be a core focus of your Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five • Sports Massage Initially, we will work closely with you, but as your A-Levels to include a Biological Science or studies teamed with modules in sports science subjects at grade C or above including Maths, • Screening and Prevention skills and experience develop you will take full equivalents.† Full-time: 3 years and coaching. English Language and Science. A-Level: A • Sports Conditioning and Return to Play responsibility for dealing with and treating sports During the course you will build a strong Part-time: options available Topics can include: minimum of two A-Levels to include a Biological injuries, working with limited supervision. You Sandwich: 4 years Science, PE, or Sports Studies subject or understanding of equine science and be able • Introduction to the Performance Environment will have many opportunities to provide sports to tailor the degree to your career interests Course code: C613 equivalents.† therapy support – both pitch-side and rehabilitation • Sport Development and Leadership Sports Studies (top-up) or subject strengths. You will widen your skill Starts: September The Sports Coaching degree provides you – to elite student athletes in a range of sporting • Coaching Pedagogy base, develop key contacts and gain valuable Campus: Hartpury College with the skills and understanding required of BSc(Hons) disciplines including rugby, football, netball, experience in the fast growing equine industry Work placement: No • Sport Nutrition professional sports coaches whilst allowing you modern pentathlon, rowing and golf. Full-time: 1 year with an opportunity to take a sandwich year Study abroad: No • Sport Psychology to specialise in a choice of disciplines suited Part-time: options available Topics can include: between Years 2 and 3. The degree also supports Tariff points: 280* • High Performance Leadership to your own strengths and interests. While Required subjects: GCSE: Five GCSEs at grade C Course code: C603 • Introductory Skills for Sports Therapists employment routes such as animal science and • Performance Analysis this is a course for aspiring coaches, it also or above to include English Language, Maths and Starts: September • Functional Biomechanics, Anatomy and biological science positions. • Contemporary Practice in Sports Conditioning includes aspects of sports training and testing, Science. A-Level: Two A2s to include a Biological Campus: Hartpury College Physiology Topics can include: performance analysis, sport development and Science/PE/Sports Studies subject or equivalents.† sport psychology, making it a suitable choice for Work placement: No • Sports Massage • Animal Nutrition There is national and international recognition students interested in pursuing careers in those Study abroad: No • Sports Rehabilitation • Equine Functional Anatomy Sports Business Management Tariff points: n/a of the key role nutrition plays on health and areas of the industry. • Manual Therapies • Animal Genetics Required subjects: Successful completion of a athletic performance. Because of this, the BA(Hons) Topics can include: • Applied Skills for Sports Therapists • Equine Stud Management and Reproduction career opportunities within sport and exercise Higher National Diploma or Foundation Degree in Full-time: 3 years • Coaching Practice Portfolio (Coaching Theory) a related subject or equivalents.† • Professional Practice in Sports Therapy • Equine Diagnostics and Therapy nutrition have increased. You will learn how to Part-time: options available • Sport Development and Leadership • Sports Conditioning and Return to Play • Equine Biomechanics assess and plan nutrition for improved sporting Designed as an additional qualification, the Sports performance. We have an elite sports academy Course code: NCF6 • Sports Project Studies top-up course covers a wide range of areas • Equine Nutrition for Performance on site so you will have many opportunities to Starts: September • Coaching Children within the field of sport and will build upon the • Equine Sports Medicine Campus: Hartpury College Veterinary Nursing Science work with elite student athletes in a range of • Sport Psychology knowledge gained during your previous course. Work placement: No sporting disciplines including rugby, football, • Coaching Practice Portfolio Core modules will ensure that you gain and Physical Education and Study abroad: No BSc(Hons) netball, modern pentathlon, rowing and golf. (Coaching Pedagogy develop essential key skills whilst optional modules School Sport Tariff points: 280* will allow you to tailor the course to your individual Full-time: 4 years including a sandwich year Topics can include: • Coaching Practice Portfolio Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five interests and career aspirations - whether this lies (60 weeks in practice) (Reflective Coaching) BSc(Hons) • Introduction to Sports Nutrition subjects at grade C or above including Maths, in coaching, teaching, health and fitness, sports English and Science. A-Level: A minimum of two • Sport Science for Coaches Full-time: 3 years • Introduction to Exercise Metabolism development or performance analysis. A-Levels or equivalents.† Course code: BD71 Part-time: options available • Exercise Physiology Topics can include: • Applied Sports Nutrition The legacy of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Starts: September Course code: C610 Sports Conditioning and Injury • Sports Coaching Starts: September • Health Related Exercise has increased sports participation and enthusiasm Campus: Hartpury College Management • Sports Injury Work placement: Yes Campus: Hartpury College • Applied Exercise Physiology at all levels, creating a demand for effective and efficient sports business professionals. If you are • Strength and Conditioning Study abroad: No Work placement: No • Contemporary Research in Sports Nutrition BSc(Hons) Study abroad: No passionate about sport and want to pursue a • Sports Business Tariff points: 240* • Anthropometry for Sports Nutritionists Tariff points: 280* career in the expanding business management Full-time: 3 years Required subjects: GCSE: A minimum of five Required subjects: GCSE: Five GCSEs at grade C sector of the sports industry then this is the Part-time: options available subjects at grade C or above including Maths, or above to include English Language, Maths and course for you. Course code: G60G Sports Therapy English Language and Science. A-Level: Two A2s Sport Performance to include Biology or equivalents.† Science. A-Level: Two A2s to include a Biological Topics can include: Starts: September BSc(Hons) Science, PE, Psychology or Sport Studies subject BSc(Hons) • Introduction to the Sports Industry Campus: Hartpury College If you want to pursue a rewarding career as or equivalents.† Work placement: No Full-time: 3 years a veterinary nurse, this exciting vocationally- Full-time: 3 years • Sports Facilities Management This course will offer you the opportunity to gain Study abroad: No Part-time: options available based degree will give you the specialist nursing Part-time: options available • Event Management and Fundraising skills and understanding of a range of activities Tariff points: 280* techniques and knowledge and professional Course code: C609 • Sports Development, Organisations and central to the requirements of the school physical Required subjects: GCSE: Five GCSEs at grade C status you need. Students will be able to widen Starts: September Governance education curriculum. or above to include English Language, Maths and their skill base, develop key contacts and gain Campus: Hartpury College • Sports Field Trip Science. A-Level: Two A2s to include a Biological Course code: C612 valuable work experience during a sandwich year. Hartpury provides the ideal learning experience Work placement: No • Sport and Hospitality Management Science/PE/Sports Studies subject or equivalents.† Starts: September Topics can include: for those seeking a career as a physical education Study abroad: No • Sponsorship and Brand Development This course is for students who wish to specialise Campus: Hartpury College teacher. The course consists of specific modules Tariff points: 280* • Anatomy for Veterinary Nurses • Sports Legacy and Impact in sports conditioning with one of the main Work placement: No designed to provide the specific skills, knowledge Required subjects: GCSE: Five GCSEs at grade • Animal Husbandry for Veterinary Nurses focuses being the management of injury Study abroad: No and experience to successfully apply for a PGCE C or above to include English Language, Maths • Professional Veterinary Nursing Practice (including pre-rehabilitation and the return to Tariff points: 280* in either primary or secondary education. and Science. A-Level: Two A2s to include a Sports Coaching play). It will provide you with the skills needed to Required subjects: Five GCSEs at Grade C or • Patient Care for Veterinary Nurses Topics can include: Biological Science, PE subject or Sports Studies or guide professional athletes through the transition above to include English Language, Maths and • Pharmacy Management for Veterinary Nurses equivalents.† • Curriculum Studies BSc(Hons) from injury to their return to the playing field. Science. A-level subjects: Two A2s to include • 60 week work-based Learning Placement This degree provides you with an optimum a Biological Science/PE/Sports Studies subject or • Coaching Full-time: 3 years Topics can include: • Diagnostics for Veterinary Nurses balance of work-based and academic study equivalents.† • Skill Acquisition Part-time: options available • Surgical and Anaesthesia Practice for providing an excellent foundation for pursuing • Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics • Practical Games Concepts Course code: C600 If you have a burning desire to treat, manage and Veterinary Nurses a career within the sports-related industries, • Sport and Exercise Psychology • Sport Pedagogy Portfolio Starts: September rehabilitate sporting injuries then Sports Therapy whether it is on a local, regional, national or • Human Physiology For further information on our courses Campus: Hartpury College may be the degree for you. You will learn about • Coaching Children international scale, or continuing with further please visit www.hartpury.ac.uk Work placement: No injury prevention, evaluation, management and • Expressive Practical Sports study. • School Placement 136 *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. *2016 tariff points will be published on our website from Aug 2015. † We accept other qualifications, see page 142 for details. 137 **Subject to validation (See page 140) Application timeline

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138 139 How to apply for entry in 2016 Image: Temple Quay Bridge, Bristol Image: Temple UCAS applications may be considered for exemption from Deferred entry Making your choice part of the course. Before we make you Apply online through UCAS (the Universities We welcome applications from students • Before making a firm commitment, an offer we will need full details of the and Colleges Admissions Service) for who wish to take a gap year. If you decide carefully consider all the offers you qualification (including units or modules) entry onto full-time and sandwich after you have applied that you wish to have received. and your marks, which you can most easily degrees (including Foundation years) and defer, contact Admissions for advice. give us by uploading your transcript to the • Be realistic about any exam results you Foundation degrees. You apply through UWE Bristol Welcome website (see ‘What are expecting and whether these will UCAS even if you are applying for the What happens after I apply? happens after I apply?’) match the offers and conditions you second or third year of a course. Also apply • We will send you your UWE Bristol need to meet. through UCAS if you are not currently Educational support Welcome ID and password, which studying at school or college: your referee will give you access to your personal • Choose the subject that most interests If you are disabled, or think you may can be your manager or employer. website. We will continue to you – motivation is very important. need educational support for any reason, communicate with you via this website, You will be guided through the process at please ensure you declare this on your • Take account of the environment in automatically updating it as soon as www.ucas.com. It is really easy to complete application form. Before we make you an which you will live and study. anything changes. If you have applied your application online. If you require offer we may ask you to provide additional for more than one UWE Bristol course, • Find out if your cultural, sporting, and further advice contact your teachers, information about your support needs or your site will show you details and social interests will be catered for. career advisers, Connexions or British attend a pre-entry visit to ensure we can communications about them all. Council offices. meet your needs and give you an equal • Consider how far away from family, student experience. • We will carefully consider your friends or partners you will be living, Part-time study and what the cost of travel will be. UWE Bristol Federation application and are normally able Applications for all part-time to notify you and UCAS of our • Review the financial aspects, budget undergraduate courses are made directly If you are applying for a full-time UWE decision, send an invitation to attend for your tuition fees and living costs to us or our partner colleges. Visit the Bristol course offered at one of our partner an interview, or to seek further and find out what additional support is course page on www.uwe.ac.uk to colleges within the UWE Bristol Federation, information within 14 days. on offer from the universities you have complete the application process online or apply through UCAS and indicate the • You will have an opportunity to applied to. e-mail: [email protected]. college at which you wish to study. visit UWE Bristol and meet staff and If, when you receive your exam results, International students Courses subject to students through our programme of they do not match the conditions of your Open Days. We will automatically send UWE Bristol offer, check your status on As well as applying through UCAS, approval you an invitation through the UWE UCAS or the UWE Bristol Welcome website international students can apply through If the degree you are interested in is Bristol Welcome website once we have as we may have already confirmed your one of our overseas representatives. See marked **subject to approval or **subject offered you a place. @ place, or contact us immediately to discuss

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You will see the entry Required subjects Although these Level 2 qualifications are at Heading Higher Passport • Satisfy the Department of Education Students with experience the same level as GCSE Grades A-C within about your suitability for the teaching requirements at the top of For some courses, we specify subjects (HHP) Plus but not the usual entry the Qualification and Credit Framework profession and your ability to undertake and grades that you must achieve. There requirements each course listing. We keep (QCF), they do not cover the full breadth of HHP Plus is a widening participation a course of training. For further are two reasons for this: usually it is our entry requirements as knowledge demanded by GCSEs. Therefore scheme that brings together Enrichment information please see the webpage for We can sometimes accept students onto because you need to have reached a straightforward as possible Key Skills and Certificates in Adult Programmes taught in local schools and the course you’re interested in. a course who do not have the usual entry certain standard in a subject in order to Numeracy or Literacy must be Level 3 or colleges in partnership with UWE Bristol. requirements but who have substantial – and we explain below the succeed on the degree course. For some • Provide a satisfactory Declaration of above for us to accept them as alternatives We provide a range of experiences and experience (usually a period of years) in a courses, such as teaching and nursing, Health and a further declaration on different ways you can gain to GCSEs grade C and above. activities that have potential to raise field closely related to the course. We need criminal convictions (Disclosure and a place on the course of these subjects and grades are required by aspirations, and increase awareness of to be sure such students are adequately Barring Service clearance) before taking professional bodies or the Government. Access courses the opportunities available in Higher prepared for the academic methods your choice. up the place. Subjects may be required at GCSE Level, An Access to Higher Education Diploma is Education, to support learners in decisions of teaching and assessment they will UCAS tariff points or at A-Level, Extended Diploma, IB, or often the best route for adults without the about their future. To find out more visit: • Show competence in the use of English encounter on the course, and we will often equivalent. It is really important that you academic qualifications normally required, www.uwe.ac.uk/schoolsandcolleges. Language and Maths – you must pass recommend they take an Access course or We make our offers using UCAS tariff check that you will have the required but whose life and work experience has the Professional Skills Test in literacy Foundation year (see page 138,142) before points. We accept points from all Interviews, auditions subjects for your course, and contact us (or given them a strong motivation to go and numeracy before starting joining a degree course. qualifications in the UCAS tariff (with the and portfolio reviews enquire at an Open Day) if you are unsure. to university. the course. exception of Level 2 Key Skills and Level 2 Minimum entry For some courses, we may ask you to Functional Skills). We are happy to consider for all our For further information please visit the English Language attend a selection event such as an requirements courses students who are taking or have Department of Education website. This means you can include points from and Maths interview, audition or portfolio review passed a QAA-recognised Access to Higher For an Honours degree course you normally a variety of qualifications, including (but as part of the admissions process. The Health and Social Care We require an English Language Education Diploma or Adult Learners need two A-Levels or the equivalent, such not limited to): A and AS Levels in General individual course listings will tell you if this qualification for all courses: we accept Credit Framework Progression to Higher courses as a BTEC Diploma or Extended Diploma; IB Studies and Critical Thinking; extra AS happens for your course. Typically: (International Baccalaureate); or Access to GCSE English Language grade C or IELTS Education Certificate. In addition to meeting the academic entry Levels you did not take to A2; Music and Higher Education Diploma. For Foundation 6.0 (International English Language Test) • Creative Industries – applicants bring requirements stated in the course entry Drama; Welsh Bacc Core; CoPE (Certificate For courses that have ‘required subjects’ degree or Foundation year courses, you with no less than 5.5 in any one element. examples of their creative work (their you must: of Professional Effectiveness); etc. you normally have to include these subjects ‘portfolio’) which they discuss with normally need one A-Level or equivalent. Note we require IELTS 7.0 for Health and within your Access course, so please • Demonstrate your suitability and On page 144 you will see some, but not all, course tutors. Many other qualifications meet our Social Care courses. The minimum for each contact us for advice. We usually require the qualifications in the UCAS tariff. Please ability to study the course. For further minimum entry requirements please see our element varies for different courses. For particular grades. • Creative Music Technology and Drama see the UCAS website for the complete list. information please see the webpage for website for details. details please see the website page for the and Acting – applicants come for an the course you’re interested in. An alternative to an Access course can International qualifications course you’re interested in. audition and discussion with Students who achieve the UCAS tariff be our Foundation years. The best way • Provide a satisfactory Declaration of points required (and have passed an GCSE Maths and/or Science grade C is course tutors. We accept a very wide range of to explore these is to come to an Open Health and a further declaration on English Language qualification – see required for many of our courses. Please international qualifications, including: Day, or you can contact us for advice. We • Initial Teacher Training and Health criminal convictions (Disclosure and page 142) will almost always have gained note: the following qualifications are not Baccalauréat (France); Abitur (Germany); offer Foundation years in the following and Social Care – applicants attend an Barring Service clearance) before taking qualifications that meet our minimum entry sufficient alternatives to GCSE Maths and Matura (Poland); Apolytirion (Greece); subjects: Built and Natural Environments; interview with course tutors. up the place. requirements. However, if you have only English Language at grade C or above: STPM (Malaysia); Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Computing; Engineering; Heath taken a number of smaller qualifications Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Initial Teacher Education • Some courses also ask you to show Trung Hoc (Vietnam); etc. You will find full Professions; Mathematics; and Science. If (such as AS-Levels or Music and Drama Application of Number; Level 2 Certificates competency in the use of English details on our website. you successfully complete a Foundation (ITE) courses qualifications) you should contact us in Adult Numeracy and Literacy; and Level Language and Maths. You will year, you can join the first year of a related for advice. In addition to meeting the entry undertake literacy and numeracy tests 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English. degree course. requirements stated in the course entry when you attend an interview. you must:

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Diploma in International International Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma Points Points Pre U CACHE Foundation Irish Leaving Baccalaureate Baccalaureate BTEC Nationals OCR Nationals GCE/VCE Qualifications Scottish Qualifications Studies (Art Diploma Certificate Options + Core = WB Score Diploma Diploma and Design) Global Perspectives AA = 240 + 120 = 360 45 720 34 479 Grade Principal Subject Short Course Scottish Scottish and GCE AS GCE GCE/AVCE Subsidiary 90 credit Extended Extended GCE AS/ Advanced Interdis- National Research Certificate Diploma Certificate Diploma Double A level/ Double Higher Higher Ordinary AB = 220 + 120 = 340 44 698 33 457 Diploma Diploma Diploma Diploma AS VCE Higher ciplinary Certifi- Points Award AVCE Award Points Points Project cates AC = 200 + 120 = 320 43 676 32 435 D1 No Tariff No Tariff No Tariff 360 DDD D1 360 A 360 AD = 180 + 120 = 300 42 654 31 413 D2 145 140 No Tariff 320 DDM D2/M1 320 320 AE = 160 + 120 = 280 41 632 30 392 D3 130 126 60 300 300 B 300 BB = 200 + 120 = 320 40 611 29 370 M1 115 112 53 285 285 Distinction 285 BC = 180 + 120 = 300 39 589 28 348 M2 101 98 46 280 D*D* DMM M2 A*A* 280 280 BD = 160 + 120 = 280 38 567 27 326 M3 87 84 39 260 D*D A*A 260 260 BE = 140 + 120 = 260 37 545 26 304 P1 73 70 32 GCE/VCE Grades 240 DD MMM D M3 AA 240 C 240 CC = 160 + 120 = 280 36 523 25 282 P2 59 56 26 225 225 Merit 225 CD = 140 + 120 = 260 35 501 24 260 P3 46 42 20 220 AB 220 220 CE = 120 + 120 = 240 210 D*D* 210 210 DD = 120 + 120 = 240 200 D*D DM MMP M1 P1 BB 200 200 DE = 100 + 120 = 220 180 DD BC 180 D 180 EE = 80 + 120 = 200 165 165 Pass 165 160 DM MM MPP M2/P1 P2 CC 160 160 140 A* CD 140 140 130 130 A 130 125 125 Group C 125 120 D MM MP PPP D P2 P3 AA A DD 120 E 120 110 AB 110 B 110 100 BB B DE 100 Group B 100 90 BC 90 C A1 90 80 M MP PP M P3 CC C EE 80 A 80 77 77 A2 77 75 75 Group A 75 72 72 D 72 71 71 B1 71 70 D* CD 70 70 65 65 B A 65 64 64 B2 64 60 D PP A DD D 60 60 58 58 B3 58 55 55 B 55 52 52 C1 52 50 B DE 50 C 50

45 45 C C2 45 www.ucas.com/students/ucas_tariff 42 42 42 40 M P P C EE E 40 40 39 39 C3 A1 39 38 38 38 36 36 D 36 35 35 35 33 33 D1 33 30 D 30 30 28 28 28 26 26 D2 A2 26 20 P E 20 D3 B1 20 14 14 B2 14 7 7 B3 7

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Financing your studies can be Don’t let fees get in the way of you a bit of a juggling act. UWE fulfilling your potential. Check out page 148 -149 for information about funding Bristol can help and advise your tuition fees. you, whether you’re a UK Course costs student, EU, international, NHS-funded, full-time, part- Your course will involve additional costs, such as books, printing, photocopying, time or any combination. optional field trips or software. The tuition These pages offer an overview of fees, fees cover the costs of compulsory field trips. other costs and financial help available at the time of going to print. You must check Living costs the websites for the latest information. If you are living away from home while you study, you will need to cover costs Fees and other costs such as accommodation, travel, bills, food How much are the tuition fees? etc. We currently calculate average living costs for a single student living in a shared Full-time study house as between £7,000 - £12,000 (£175 At the time of printing this prospectus, the - £300/week). This does not include tuition tuition fees for 2016 have not been set. fees. These costs are based on a 40-week Our fees are currently £9,000 a year for UK academic year. and EU undergraduates and £11,250 for international undergraduates.

Annual fees for UK and EU undergraduates www.uwe.ac.uk/money Watch our studying Foundation degrees at one of Some student finance UWE Bristol’s Federation Partner Colleges top 10 tips film are currently £7,500. Tuition fees for NHS- to answer some guide costs: funded courses are paid by the NHS for the Yearly cost of your finance ordinary duration of the course. Weekly cost questions. £4,000 - £6,000 Part-time study £100 - £150 £600 - £800 Tuition fees for part-time study are up Accommodation £15 - £20 to the pro-rata amount of the full-time £400 - £2,000 equivalent. Please note, international Travel £10 - £40 students are not normally able to study £5,000 - £8,800 Course costs part-time, due to the immigration £125 - £210 restrictions of the Tier 4 student visa. Total It is likely that 2016 fees will remain broadly + £2,000 - £3,200 the same, but please see our website for Household bills £50 - £80 updated information on all fees: £7,000 - £12,000 www.uwe.ac.uk/money. and food £175 - £290 Total 146 147 Money matters (continued)

What financial support is Other non-repayable bursaries (such as Financial help from government Help for students with children cent of £4,000 per year, which works out at • Our Money Advice Service provides there for me? music and sports scholarships) are also – tuition fees (UK and EU (non-repayable) £6.92 per week. advice to prospective students with available. For example, if you’re an elite students only) children, disabilities, or other complex Both the NHS Business Services Authority If you never earn above the threshold, There are many sources of funding but for sports person, you could qualify for a full circumstances, including care leavers. Tuition Fee loan - repayable SA and Student Finance provide additional you will never repay the loan. Thirty years UK and EU students, most fall mainly into bursary and additional support package. Once you have applied to UWE Bristol, support to UK students with dependants, after graduation any remaining debt is two categories: help from UWE Bristol and You can apply for a fee loan to cover your please contact us. University scholarships and grants including help with childcare. This cancelled. help from government. Some are repayable, annual tuition fees. (non-repayable) additional support is income-assessed. Repayments are based on what you earn, • Consumer champion Martin Lewis has some are not. It is important to check out NHS-funded courses: if you are studying an not on what you owe. So whether your lots of tips. See: your entitlement before you start your There are some bursaries and scholarships Social work bursaries NHS-funded course such as midwifery, course costs £6,000 per year or £9,000 per www.moneysavingexpert.com. studies, especially if you have previously available from individual departments. you can apply to the NHS to pay your If you are registered on a social work year, you’ll repay the same each month. studied at university. • www.gov.uk has useful online calculators Hardship funds (non-repayable) tuition fees. course, English-resident students may be Student loans do not go on your credit file. for eligible students in England and eligible for a bursary in the second and UWE Bristol provides a large fund for UK Financial help from government – information on tuition fee loans, third years of study, alongside the standard students who find themselves in financial living costs (UK students only) maintenance grants and loans to help student funding. difficulty while studying. Awards are Student Finance Living Cost loan with living costs. generally between £100 and £1,000. In State benefits (non-repayable) (repayable) • www.ucas.com also has information on exceptional cases students may receive UK students studying part-time, or full- finance and a budget calculator. significantly more. We give priority to This is available to full-time English-resident time students who are disabled or who students who are unable to work part-time students from Student Finance England NOTE: This is an overview of the financial situation, which (SFE). If you are from Scotland, Northern have dependants may be eligible to is subject to change. Please see our website for the most due to a disability or caring responsibilities. up-to-date information: www.uwe.ac.uk. Ireland or Wales, you can apply for the loan receive welfare benefits and tax credits International scholarships from Student Awards Agency for Scotland, while studying. (non-repayable) Student Finance Northern Ireland and Trusts and charities Each year we offer a variety of international Student Finance Wales. (non-repayable) and country-specific scholarships for www.uwe.ac.uk/money www.ucas.com www.gov.uk/studentfinance www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students www.moneysavingexpert.com The loan is paid into your bank account at There are a large number of organisations international students. The majority are the start of each term. See below for terms who may provide additional financial partial tuition fee waivers, where payment and conditions of the fee and living support to students, but demand for these is made against your tuition fee and reduces cost loans. funds can be very high. There’s useful Finding out more the amount you are required to pay. information on: www.gov.uk. Student Finance Maintenance grant • The UWE Bristol website provides lots Financial help from UWE Bristol Short-term loans (repayable) (non-repayable) Terms and conditions of the of information on fees and funding and UWE Bristol has one of the largest packages UWE Bristol can provide small, interest-free Again, from SFE, an income-assessed grant fee and living cost loans managing your money as a student. of financial support in the UK. We aim to loans to students in temporary financial is available for students with a household See: www.uwe.ac.uk/money. help make sure everyone with potential has difficulties (if, for instance, payment of your Government lends you the money for your income up to £42,000. • The Government website provides the opportunity to study with us, regardless funding is delayed at the start of the year). fees and (UK students only) for your living summaries and guides to student of social or financial background. NHS Bursaries costs. Once you graduate, you start to For further details on UWE Bristol funding, pay it back when you’re earning at least financial support at: www.gov.uk/ Bursaries (non-repayable) If you are studying a healthcare course please visit: www.uwe.ac.uk/money £21,000 per year. At that point, nine per browse/education/student-finance. (Physiotherapy, Radiography, Nursing, cent of your earnings above £21,000 per We have a generous bursary scheme, which Occupational Therapy or Midwifery), your • Full details of funding arrangements year will be deducted from your salary puts money in your pocket when you need tuition fees are paid for by the NHS. You for students on healthcare courses are by your employer. So, for example, if you it most: during your studies. The Bursary are also eligible to apply for an NHS student available at: earn £25,000 per year you will pay nine per Scheme for 2016 has not yet been finalised. bursary and grant for living costs. www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students.

148 149 Glossary

Some of the expressions Accredited Learning (AL) Award Credit Accumulation and HNC Level used in the prospectus Accredited Experiential Within UWE Bristol, you may come across a Transfer Scheme (CATS) A Higher National Certificate is a course See Module. Learning (AEL) course being referred to as an award. Strictly created by the Business and Technician may be unfamiliar to you. All UWE Bristol’s courses are credit-rated, MEng speaking, the award (ie a degree) is the and the credit values correspond with the Education Council (BTEC, now part of These schemes allow you to gain credit Master of Engineering is an undergraduate This glossary gives a brief qualification that you get at the end of your national CATS scheme. This means that Edexcel), usually obtained by part time for successful previous study (AL), or degree extended by one year beyond the definition of each term. course. Sometimes, courses are also called students may be able to carry over credits day and/or evening attendance. An HNC is for knowledge and skills gained in the BEng, to give an ‘Integrated Masters’. programmes. from previous successful study within UWE normally considered equivalent to the first Access course workplace or elsewhere (AEL) provided Bristol if they wish to resume their studies year of an undergraduate degree studied MPlan This is a course of study, usually one year the subject is valid for your course of BA at a later date, or transfer their credits to or full-time. full-time, run at local colleges of further study. Such credit may be counted towards Master of Planning is an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts; the name given to an from another institution. The notional study education as a preparation for entry the credit total needed for the higher HND degree extended by one year beyond the undergraduate degree in an arts or arts- time to gain 10 credits is normally 100 hours. BA(Hons), to give an ‘Integrated Masters’. into higher education. Access courses are education programme for which you related subject (eg business management). A Higher National Diploma is a course designed for adults returning to study who register. Please contact us if you think you DipHE created by the Business and Technician BEng Modular programme may have left education without standard are eligible for AL. A Diploma of Higher Education is a Education Council (BTEC, now part of All our undergraduate and most of our qualifications. Bachelor of Engineering; the name given to qualification which may be gained on Edexcel). An HND is normally considered Alumni postgraduate courses are modular, an undergraduate degree in engineering. successful completion of the first two years equivalent to the first two years of an Alumni are former students of which means that the course is divided (or equivalent) of an undergraduate degree undergraduate degree studied full-time. the University. BSc into modules. studied full-time. Bachelor of Science; the name given to an Honours/Hons Module undergraduate degree in a technical or European Credit Transfer An Honours (Hons) degree requires a higher A module is a unit of study requiring a science-related subject. level of student attainment and number of Scheme (ECTS) certain amount of notional study time. credits (360) than a degree without honours Block release A credit scheme which allows you to carry Modules conform to one of the following (300 credits). Honours degrees are graded Block release attendance involves occasional credits between a recognised institution levels: in four classes: First (1), Upper Second (2:1), full-time attendance for days or weeks outside the UK (if you are, for instance, Lower Second (2:2), and Third (3). Level 0 = foundation during a programme of study. doing an exchange) and the University. Level 1 = first year of an undergraduate A degree without honours is called an Day release First degree degree (full-time) Unclassified or Ordinary degree. This is another name for an Day release attendance involves full-time Level 2 = second year of an undergraduate undergraduate degree. Interim award attendance one day a week during degree (full-time) term time. This is a certificate (Certificate of Higher Foundation degree Level 3 = final year of an undergraduate Education 120 credits) or diploma (Diploma CAS (FdA, FdSc or FdEng) degree (full-time) of Higher Education 240 credits) which you A Foundation degree is an intermediate Level M = postgraduate Certificate of Acceptance to Study, needed may be awarded if you are unable by international students when applying for work-related course (240 credits) developed to complete the course for which you The credit value of a module depends on the a visa. in conjunction with employers. The originally registered. amount of study time and the assessment abbreviation FdSc is used for a technical load. Modules are worth between 10 credits CertHE or science-based award, FdEng for an Intermitting (100 hours of notional study time) and 60 A Certificate of Higher Education is engineering-based course and FdA for an Intermitting is an interruption to your study. credits (600 hours). a course which may be gained on arts-based award. If you are unable to continue studying, you successful completion of 120 credits of an Foundation year may ask permission to intermit, and resume Credit: Ameena Rojee undergraduate degree whether studied full- your studies at a later date. You do not lose BA(Hons) Photography A Foundation year is a one year course time or part-time. any credit already gained. studied full-time which may be taken as an integral part of your first degree course.

150 151 The small print

Welcoming diversity Disabled students Withdrawal Quality assurance

Equality of opportunity is one of the core The University welcomes applications from Applicants have the right to cancel their The University’s quality assurance processes values of the University. We welcome disabled students and students with mental acceptance of a place at the University up are subject to audit by the Quality Assurance applicants from a wide range of academic health issues, serious medical conditions and to the beginning of the academic year for Agency for Higher Education (QAA). Useful links and and social backgrounds. specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. which the offer has been made. Disclaimer We consider each application on the Approximately 2,600 students currently Comments The University of the West of England has basis of an applicant’s suitability for the enrolled at UWE Bristol have declared that publications The University welcomes comments made every effort to make this prospectus as course applied for, at the same time they have issues of this kind. Applicants may on its courses from students’ parents accurate as possible at the time of going to acknowledging the statutory requirements be asked to provide additional information and sponsors. However, the University’s press. However, it should be noted that the of the University and professional bodies. about their access and support needs or UCAS publications contracts are with its students and not with prospectus is printed 2 years in advance. The attend a pre-entry visit before an offer of a The University is committed to enabling third parties. University continually enhances our offer by • UCAS 2015 Entry Little Guide place is made. equality of opportunity in access to study responding to feedback from our students and • UCAS 2015 Entry Parent Guide The UWE Charter courses, assessment and the development The aim of this is to ensure that it is possible other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum • The UCAS Guide to Getting into University and College and delivery of the curriculum. for the University to meet the needs of its We are committed to the quality and is kept up to date and our graduates are students and to provide equal educational equipped with the knowledge and skills they www.ucas.com/ucaspublications We aim to provide a working and continuous improvement of the student opportunity. The ability of the University to need for the real world. This may result in learning environment free from any kind experience. Our Charter sets out the Student finance assist students depends on full disclosure by changes to our courses following publication. of discrimination or harassment. We framework of a key partnership between the student of relevant information. The most up to date version of a course will be Budgeting advice Student Finance Northern Ireland encourage staff and students at every level students, academics and our professional found on our website. within the organisation to commit to The University treats such information services. By all of us working within this www.studentcalculator.org www.studentfinanceni.co.uk these values. in confidence and it is not disclosed framework, we hope that you will have the There may be instances whereby we have to Student Finance England Student Awards Agency Scotland to any staff other than those directly best possible experience both academically withdraw or combine courses due to limited www.gov.uk/studentfinance www.saas.gov.uk concerned with the organisation of support and socially and help us to improve our demand as this will have a negative impact on Student Finance Wales arrangements. students’ experience year by year. the student experience (courses are unlikely www.uwe.ac.uk/charter. to run with less than 20 students). When this www.studentfinancewales.co.uk Disability Advisers support students with is the case, we will do our best to advise you all health and disability related queries and Registration Students with disabilities no later than 4 months before the start of the will put in place reasonable adjustments Registration as a student means that course and to provide a suitable alternative. www.disabilityrightsuk.org and arrange for support. you agree to be bound by the rules and Freephone: 0800 328 50 50 Criminal convictions regulations of the University. If you would like to find out about these regulations International students If you have a criminal conviction, you must in advance you can read our Academic www.britishcouncil.org declare it on your application form. The Regulations and our Tuition Fee Payment www.ukcisa.org.uk University may ask you to provide further Policy on our website. details of the nature of the conviction. We www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk will be unable to proceed with considering Data protection your application until this information Unistats Personal data about students, including has been provided. Further information Compare official course data from universities and colleges records of academic achievements, are on the admission of applicants with stored by the University in accordance with www.unistats.com criminal convictions is available from the the Data Protection Act. The Data Controller Admissions Office. for applicant details is the Director of Student and Partnership Services.

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Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Business Management Practice, Drama, BA(Hons) 62 Filmmaking, BA(Hons) 92 L Physical Education and School Sociology with Psychology, A-Z subject areas BSc(Hons) 134 BA(Hons) 76 Sport, BSc(Hons) 136 BSc(Hons) 117 Drama and Acting, BA(Hons) 62 Fine Arts, BA(Hons) 88 Law, LLB(Hons) 123 Allied Health Professions 46 Animal Management, Business Management with Physiotherapy, BSc(Hons) 49 Software Development Drama with Creative Writing, Forensic Computing and Security, Law (Accelerated Learning), BSc(Hons) top-up 134 Accounting and Finance, for Business, BSc(Hons) 85 Architecture and the BA(Hons) 62 BSc(Hons) 84 LLB(Hons) 123 Politics and International Built Environment 52 Animal Science, BSc(Hons) 134 BA(Hons) 76 Relations, BA(Hons) 115 Sport and Exercise Nutrition**, Drawing and Print, BA(Hons) 88 Forensic Science, BSc(Hons) 69 Law with Business, Business Management with BA(Hons) 136 Arts and Cultural Industries 60 Animal Science and BA(Hons)/LLB(Hons) 74 Premedical Sciences, Cert HE 71 Management, FdSc 132 Economics, BA(Hons) 76 E G Sports Business Biological, Biomedical Law with Psychology, LLB(Hons) 123 Primary Early Years Education and Analytical Sciences 66 Animation, BA(Hons) 92 Business Management Early Childhood, BA(Hons) 96 Games Technology, BSc(Hons) 84 (Initial Teacher Education), Management, FdA 133 with Marketing, BA(Hons) 77 Learning Disabilities Nursing, Economics, BA(Hons) 77 Geography, BA(Hons) 108 BA(Hons) 97 Sports Business Management, Business 72 Applied Paramedic Science, BSc(Hons) 129 Business (Team Entrepreneurship), BA(Hons) 136 Computer Science and BSc(Hons) 48 Education in Professional Geography, BSc(Hons) 109 Primary Education (Initial BA(Hons) 74 Literature and Film Studies, Practice, BA(Hons) 97 Teacher Education), BA(Hons) 98 Sports Coaching, BSc(Hons) 136 Creative Technologies 80 Architectural Technology Geography and Planning/Master of BA(Hons) 64 Business with Management, FdA 74 Creative Industries 86 and Design, BSc(Hons) 54 Educational Support, FdA 96 Planning, BA(Hons)/MPlan 109 Product Design Technology, Sports Coaching, FdSc 133 - School of Art and Design M BSc(Hons) 56 Architecture, BSc(Hons) 54 C Electronic Engineering, Graphic Design, BA(Hons) 88 Sports Conditioning and Injury Creative Industries 90 BEng(Hons)/MEng 103 Marketing, BA(Hons) 77 Property Development Management, BSc(Hons) 137 Architecture and Environmental Care Management in the - School of Film and Journalism H and Planning, BA(Hons)/MPLan 56 Engineering, BEng(Hons) 54 Community, FdSc 128 Engineering, BSc(Hons) top-up 103 Marketing Communications, Sport Performance, BSc(Hons) 136 Education 94 Health and Social Care Practice, BA(Hons) 78 Psychology, BSc(Hons) 116 Architecture and Planning, Children’s Nursing, BSc(Hons) 128 Engineering Foundation year 102 Sport Performance, FdSc 133 FdSc 128 Engineering Design BA(Hons) 54 Mathematics, BSc(Hons) 103 Psychology with Criminology, Civil and Environmental English, BA(Hons) 62 Sports Studies, and Mathematics 100 Health Professions Foundation BSc(Hons) 116 Audio and Music Technology, Engineering, BEng(Hons) 108 Mathematics, Foundation year 102 BSc(Hons) top-up 137 English and English Language, Programme 48 Geography and Environmental BSc(Hons) 82 Psychology with Law, BSc(Hons) 116 Commercial Law, LLB(Hons) 122 BA(Hons) 63 Mechanical Engineering, Sports Therapy, BSc(Hons) 137 Healthcare Science, FdSc 68 Management 106 Automotive Engineering, BEng(Hons)/MEng 103 Psychology with Sociology, Computer Science, BSc(Hons) 82 English and History, BA(Hons) 63 Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Healthcare Science (Life Science), Health and Social Sciences 112 BEng(Hons)/MEng 103 Mechanical Engineering, FdEng 102 BSc(Hons) 116 BSc(Hons) 49 Computer Systems Integration, English and Journalism, BSc(Hons) 69 Law 120 Public and Environmental BSc(Hons) 82 BA(Hons) 63 Media and Journalism, BA(Hons) 92 Statistics, BSc(Hons) 104 B Healthcare Science Health, FdSc 114 Nursing and Midwifery 126 Banking and Finance, BA(Hons) 75 Computing, BSc(Hons) 83 English Language and Media Culture and Practice, (Physiological Sciences), Public and Environmental U Sports, Equine, Animal Linguistics, BA(Hons) 63 BSc(Hons) 69 BA(Hons) 64 Biological Sciences, BSc(Hons) 68 Computing, Foundation year 82 Health, BSc(Hons) top-up 117 Urban Planning/Master of Planning and Veterinary Nursing 130 English with Writing, BA(Hons) 63 Mental Health Nursing, Biomedical Science, BSc(Hons) 69 Construction Project History, BA(Hons) 64 BSc(Hons)/MPlan 110 BSc(Hons) 129 Environmental Resource Q Bioveterinary Science, Management, BSc(Hons) 55 History with Heritage, BA(Hons) 64 Management, BSc(Hons) 108 Midwifery, BSc(Hons) 128 A-Z courses BSc(Hons) 135 Construction Project Quantity Surveying and V Environmental Science, I Mobile Technology, BSc(Hons) 84 Commercial Management, Veterinary Nursing Science, Broadcast Audio and Music Management, BSc(Hons) A BSc(Hons) 69 BSc(Hons) 57 BSc(Hons) 137 Technology, BSc(Hons) 82 HND top-up 56 Illustration, BA(Hons) 89 Accounting and Finance, N Creative Media Design, BA(Hons) 62 Equestrian Sports Science, Inclusive Practice, FdA 96 Veterinary Nursing Science, FdSc 134 BA(Hons) 74 Building Services Engineering, R BSc(Hons) 135 Nursing (Adult Nursing), BEng(Hons) 54 Creative Music Technology, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance BSc(Hons) 128 Radiotherapy and Oncology, W BSc(Hons) 83 Equine Business Management, BSc(Hons) top-up 84 (Accelerated Learning), Building Surveying, BSc(Hons) 55 BSc(Hons) 49 BA(Hons) 135 Nursing (Children’s Nursing), Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Creative Product Design, Information Technology BA(Hons) 74 Built and Natural Environments, BSc(Hons) 128 Real Estate, BSc(Hons) 57 Science, BSc(Hons) 71 BSc(Hons) 56 Equine Management, Management for Business, Adult Nursing, BSc(Hons) 128 Foundation year 108 BSc(Hons) top-up 135 Nursing (Learning Disabilities River and Coastal Engineering, Writing for the Cultural Industries, Criminology, BA(Hons) 114 BSc(Hons) 84 Aerospace Computer Business and Events Nursing), BSc(Hons) 129 FdSc 108 BA(Hons) 65 Equine Performance, FdSc 132 Integrated Wildlife Systems, FdSc 102 Management, BA(Hons) 75 Criminology and Criminal Nursing (Mental Health River and Coastal Engineering, Justice, FdA 114 Equine Science, BSc(Hons) 135 Conservation, FdSc 68 Aerospace Engineering Business and Human Resource Nursing), BSc(Hons) 129 BSc(Hons) top-up 110 Equine Science and Management, Interior Architecture, BA(Hons) 56 Manufacturing, FdSc 102 Management, BA(Hons) 75 Criminology and Law, Robotics, BEng(Hons) 104 BA(Hons)/LLB(Hons) 114, 122 FdSc 132 Interior Design, BA(Hons) 89 O Aerospace Engineering, Business and Law/ BEng(Hons)/MEng 102 Business Management with Law/ Criminology and Sociology, Equine Veterinary Nursing Science, International Business, BA(Hons) 77 Occupational Therapy, BSc(Hons) 48 S Law with Business, BA(Hons) 114 FdSc 133 Aerospace Engineering with Pilot BA(Hons)/LLB(Hons) 74, 123 J P Science, Foundation year 68 Studies, BEng(Hons)/MEng 102 Criminology with Psychology, European and International Business and Management, BSc(Hons) 114 Law, LLB(Hons) 122 Journalism, BA(Hons) 92 Paramedic Science, BSc(Hons) 48 Science Online, Foundation year 68 Agriculture, FdSc 132 BA(Hons) 75 Journalism and Public Philosophy, BA(Hons) 115 Social Media and Cultural Agriculture, Conservation and F Practice, BA(Hons) 64 Business and Management D Relations, BA(Hons) 92 Photography, BA(Hons) 93 Sustainable Management, (Accelerated Learning), BA(Hons) 76 Data Science, BSc(Hons) 83 Social Work, BSc(Hons) 117 BSc(Hons) top-up 134 Fashion, BA(Hons) 88 Physical Activity and Community Business Management and Diagnostic Imaging, BSc(Hons) 48 Health, BSc(Hons) 49 Sociology, BA(Hons) 117 Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Fashion Communication, Leadership, BA(Hons) 76 FdSc 132 Digital Media, BSc(Hons) 83 BA(Hons) 88

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