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We offer employment-focused education and research in computing, the built environment and engineering, giving our students industry-relevant skills and knowledge.

BSc (Hons) Applied Sound Engineering 122

BSc (Hons) Applied Sound Engineering with Foundation 123

BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology 124

BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology with Foundation 125

BSc (Hons) Building Surveying* 126

BSc (Hons) Building Surveying with Foundation* 127

BEng (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering 128

BEng (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering with Foundation 129

BSc (Hons) Computer Science 130

BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation 131

BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management 132

BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management with Foundation 133

BSc (Hons) Creative Computing 134

BSc (Hons) Creative Computing with Foundation 135

BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering 136

BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation* 137

BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) 138

BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) with Foundation 139

BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) with Industrial Placement 140

BSc (Hons) Mobile Computing 142

BSc (Hons) Mobile Computing with Foundation 143

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Enhanced career prospects:

Internationally recognised expertise.

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Find out more at:uwl.ac.uk/undergraduate

Entry requirements

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GCSEUCAS 280

Course Highlights

This is one of the few courses of this type available to study

in the UK.

Career optionsEmployment destinations can include: studio recording engineer, computer music and sound programming, live sound recording and engineering, sound system technician, sound system designer, field service engineer, acoustic consultancy (installation), design (equipment – hardware and software), theatre sound engineer, special effects engineer and sound designer.

Study progression • MA Audio Technology • MA Music Industry

Management and Artist Development

• MA Record Production.

ModulesYear One• Audio Electronics 1• Mathematics for Sound Engineering• Theory of Sound• Sound Recording Techniques 1• Desktop Audio Systems• Programming for Audio 1.

Year Two• Acoustics• Live Sound Engineering• Audio Electronics 2• Programming for Audio 2• Sound Synthesis• Sound Recording Techniques 2.

Year Three• Programming for Audio 3• Lighting and Sound System Design• Desktop Music Production• Sound for Picture• Applied Sound Project.

Course overviewThis course aims to deliver a solid understanding of sound engineering concepts, knowledge and vocational skills. Skills for sound production using contemporary systems will be developed throughout the course. You will be exposed to the latest developments in practice that ensure you receive comprehensive theoretical and academic instruction in sound engineering and production.

One key strength of the course is the blend of traditional music technology and engineering related subjects. This multidisciplined approach produces learning outcomes that enable students to have a far deeper technical understanding of the processes involved in sound engineering for a much wider variety of applications, which helps the prospects graduate employability as well as personal development.

UWL has one of the largest academically controlled studio complexes in the country, with 23 studios, labs and teaching studios on the Ealing campus.

BSc (Hons) Applied Sound EngineeringThe principle of this course is to meet the changing face of the sound engineering industry and provide you with the best possible opportunity to succeed in your chosen career. The course team is made up of specialist professional practitioners with a variety of academic and vocational backgrounds.

Award BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code HH36

Duration Three years

HH36

Additional entry requirements:Applicants must have GCSE Mathematics at Grade B or above.

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Entry requirements


GCSEUCAS 180

Course Highlights

This is one of the few courses of this type available to study

in the UK.

Career optionsEmployment destinations can include: studio recording engineer, computer music and sound programming, live sound recording and engineering, sound system technician, sound system designer, field service engineer, acoustic consultancy (installation), design (equipment – hardware and software), theatre sound engineer, special effects engineer and sound designer.

Study progression • MA Audio Technology • MA Music Industry

Management and Artist Development

• MA Record Production.

ModulesFoundation Year• Skills for Higher Education Study• Skills for Academic Writing• Analytical Mathematics• Fundamentals of Sound

Engineering (Specialist module)• Essential Technology• Applied project.

Year One• Audio Electronics 1• Mathematics for Sound Engineering• Theory of Sound• Sound Recording Techniques 1• Desktop Audio Systems• Programming for Audio 1.

Year Two• Acoustics• Live Sound Engineering• Audio Electronics 2• Programming for Audio 2• Sound Synthesis• Sound Recording Techniques 2.

Year Three• Programming for Audio 3• Lighting and Sound System Design• Desktop Music Production• Sound for Picture• Applied Sound Project.

Course overviewThis course aims to deliver a solid understanding of sound engineering concepts, knowledge and vocational skills. Skills for sound production using contemporary systems will be developed throughout the course. You will be exposed to the latest developments in practice that ensure you receive comprehensive theoretical and academic instruction in sound engineering and production.

The foundation year provides the underpinning academic and technical skills and knowledge needed, whilst introducing you to the subject. One key strength of the course is the blend of traditional music technology and engineering related subjects. This multidisciplined approach produces learning outcomes that enable students to have a far deeper technical understanding of the processes involved in sound engineering for a much wider variety of applications, which helps the prospects graduate employability as well as personal development.

UWL has one of the largest academically controlled studio complexes in the country, with 23 studios, labs and teaching studios on the Ealing campus.

The principle of this course is to meet the changing face of the sound engineering industry and provide you with the best possible opportunity to succeed in your chosen career. The course team is made up of specialist professional practitioners with a variety of academic and vocational backgrounds.

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Award BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code J990

Duration Four years

BSc (Hons) Applied Sound Engineering with Foundation

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GCSEUCAS 280

K131

Course Highlights

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists

(CIAT), and is unique in west London and the

Thames Valley.

Career optionsOn successful completion of this course, you will be able to pursue a career as an architectural technologist or BIM specialist in the construction industry. You can also choose to progress onto one of our postgraduate degrees.

This course will enable you to work on technical design for buildings, and appreciate the interrelationships and multidisciplinary nature of the built environment. This course also emphasises sustainable design and construction.

Modules Year One • Core Skills • Building Technology • Building Regulatory Control • Computer Aided Design and BIM • Design Procedures

and Procurement • Construction Materials.

Year Two • Advanced Technology • Environmental Science • Conversion and Adaptation • Construction Law • Design Technology • Integrated Construction Project.

Year Three • Construction Economics

and Finance • Advanced Architectural Presentation• Design Project • Sustainable Building Technology • Final Year Project.

Course overviewThe course focuses on developing students’ skills in a combination of architectural design, building technology and CAD, as well as BIM and sustainable building technology, which are in high demand from the construction industry. In a fast changing industry, graduates will be enabled to undertake the specialist role in the formation, detailing and specifying of design proposals.

Architectural technologists use their technological knowledge to make sure building designs work as intended. In contemporary architectural design, reconciling the needs of the client, community and environment means design proposals and detailed decisions are challenging, and need expert judgment. This course covers the academic theory and principles of architectural design and technology – including building technologies, legislation and regulations, architectural design, conservation and adaptation, and also practical skills of architectural design and analysis, including working drawings, architectural presentation with modelling, CAD, Revit and 3D Max.

Award BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code K131


Also available part-timeThis is a practically focused, accredited technical design course. You will be trained and encouraged to develop the knowledge and skills required in the architecture, engineering and construction industry with specific BIM-based CAD and sustainable design skills.

BSc (Hons)Architectural Design and Technology

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Entry requirements

UCAS 180


GCSE

Career optionsOn successful completion of this course, you will be able to pursue a career as an architectural technologist or design specialist in the construction industry.

Study progressionYou can also choose to progress onto one of our postgraduate degrees.

Course Highlights

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists

(CIAT), and is unique in west London and the

Thames Valley.

developing students’ skills in BIM and sustainable building technology, which are in high demand from the modern construction industry.

ModulesFoundation Year• Skills for Higher Education Study• Skills for Academic Writing• Building Appreciation• Analytical Mathematics• Essential Technology• Applied Project.

Year One• Core Skills• Building Technology• Building Regulatory Control• Computer Aided Design and BIM• Design Procedures

and Procurement• Construction Materials.

Year Two• Advanced Technology• Environmental Science• Conversion and Adaptation• Construction Law• Design Technology• Integrated Construction Project.

Year Three• Construction Economics

and Finance• Advanced Architectural Presentation• Design Project• Sustainable Building Technology• Final Year Project.

Course overviewThe course focuses on developing students’ skills in a combination of architectural design, building technology, CAD, BIM and sustainable building technology.

The foundation year provides the underpinning academic and technical skills and knowledge needed to study this in higher education, whilst introducing you to the subject.

In contemporary architectural design, reconciling the needs of the client, community and environment means design proposals and detailed decisions are challenging, and need expert judgment. This course covers the academic theory and principles of architectural design and technology – including building technologies, legislation and regulations, architectural design, conservation and adaptation, and also practical skills of architectural design and analysis, including working drawings, architectural presentation with modelling, CAD, Revit and 3D Max.

This course will enable you to work on technical design for buildings, and appreciate the inter-relationships and multidisciplinary nature of the built environment. This course also emphasises sustainable design and construction where the focus is on

This is a practically focused, accredited technical design course. You will be trained and encouraged to develop the knowledge and skills required in the architecture, engineering and construction industry with specific BIM-based CAD and sustainable design skills.

Award BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code K130

Duration Four years

K130

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GCSEUCAS 280

Career options On successful completion, you will be able to pursue a career as a building surveyor or BIM specialist in the construction industry. The course focuses on developing students’ skills of BIM and sustainable building technology, which are in high demand from the modern construction industry.

Study progression You can also choose to progress onto one of our postgraduate degrees.

Course Highlights

This course enables the graduates to enter

the industry with skills in CAD, Revit and BIM.

ModulesYear One• Core Skills• Building Technology• Building Regulatory Control• Computer Aided Design and BIM• Design Procedures


Year Two• Advanced Technology• Environmental Science• Building Surveying and Adaptation• Construction Law• Building Pathology• Integrated Construction Project.


and Finance• Building Information Modelling• Contract Administration• Sustainable Building Technology• Final Year Project.

Course overviewThe course focuses on developing students’ skills in a combination of surveying, design CAD and BIM and sustainable building technology. In a fast changing industry graduates will be enabled to undertake the specialist role in the analysis and assessment of the built environment.

Built environments today need to be assessed and understood for the structural functional integrity required, the sustainability of its performance in use and its impact upon it surroundings. On this course you will develop the skills required to undertake this role. This course covers the academic theory and principles of surveying and sustainable building technology – including the building technologies, legislation and regulations, building surveying, and adaptation, and also practical skills in building pathology.

This is a practically focused technical course, where you will be trained and encouraged to develop the skills to undertake a professional role within the building surveying industry.

Award BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code IA11


Also available part-time

BSc (Hons) Building Surveying

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Entry requirements

UCAS 180


GCSE

Career optionsOn successful completion of this course, you will be able to pursue a career as a building surveyor or inspector in the construction industry. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required for this role, but also other surveying roles within the field of built environment. This course focuses on developing students’ skills in BIM and sustainable building technology, which are in high demand from the modern construction industry.

Course Highlights

This course enables the graduates to enter

the industry with skills in CAD, Revit and BIM.


Year One• Core Skills• Building Technology• Building Regulatory Control• Computer Aided Design and BIM• Design Procedures


Year Two• Advanced Technology• Environmental Science• Building Surveying and Adaptation• Construction Law• Building Pathology• Integrated Construction Project.


and Finance• Building Information Modelling• Contract Administration• Sustainable Building Technology• Final Year Project.

Course overviewThe course focuses on developing students’ skills in a combination of surveying, design CAD and BIM and sustainable building technology. In a fast changing industry graduates will be enabled to undertake the specialist role in the analysis and assessment of the built environment.

Built environments today require to be assessed and understood for the structural functional integrity required, the sustainability of its performance in use and its impact upon it surroundings. On this course you will develop the skills required to undertake this role. This course covers the academic theory and principles of surveying and sustainable building technology – including the building technologies, legislation and regulations, architectural design, building surveying and adaptation, and also practical skills in building pathology.

The foundation year provides a firm grounding in the underpinning skills and knowledge needed to study in higher education, and introduces you to the subject of Building Surveying.

This is a practically focused technical course, where you will be trained and encouraged to develop the skills to undertake a professional role within the building surveying industry.

Award BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code 1A12

Duration Four years

BSc (Hons) Building Surveying with Foundation

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GCSE

H290

Course Highlights

The expertise of leading industry consultants

and businesses feeds directly into your

accredited degree.

Career optionsCivil engineering is traditionally broken into several sub-disciplines. Our graduates can follow their career in any of the following sub-disciplines:

• Structural engineering – structural engineering consultancies

• Water resources engineering – utility companies

• Transportation engineering – transportation authorities

• Materials science and engineering – research centres

• Construction engineering – civil engineering companies

• Environmental engineering – local and national government

• Geotechnical engineering – engineering consultancies.

Study progressionYou can also choose to progress onto our MSc Civil and Environmental Engineering. or MPhil/ PhD.

Award BEng (Hons)

UCAS Code H290



UCAS 280

ModulesYear One• Health and Safety• Structural Mechanics• Civil Engineering Construction• Civil Engineering Practice• Construction Materials• Core Studies – including

CAD and Land Survey• Mathematic for Civil Engineers.

Year Two• Fluid Mechanics• Design of Structural Elements• Highway Engineering• Geology and Elements

of Soil Mechanics• Construction Laboratories• Design of Steel and

Masonry Structures• Sustainable Civil Engineering.

Year Three• Commercial Management• Final Year Project• Environmental Protection

Engineering• Geotechnical Design• Structural Design Project.

Course overviewThis course covers the main civil engineering disciplines of structures, geotechnics, water engineering, and highway engineering, and will provide you with the key analytical and practical skills and knowledge required to become a chartered civil or structural engineer.

You will be taught by experts in structural, water and geotechnical engineering and benefit from the latest world-leading research we are doing. We will show you how to think about problems from a sustainable point of view, so you are prepared for the ever changing needs of our world.

The core curriculum includes instruction in all main subject areas, concentrating on analysis and materials behaviour, with increasing focus on design and environmental management in the specialisation years. Throughout, there is emphasis on the personal development of students within a professional environment.

After graduating, you will be able to work for consultants, contractors or government at senior management level.

Accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Institute of Highway Engineers, you will receive a highly regarded professional qualification as well as a degree.

BEng (Hons)Civil and Environmental Engineering

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GCSE

Career optionsCivil engineering is traditionally broken into several sub-disciplines. Our graduates can follow their career in any of the following sub-disciplines:• Structural engineering –

structural engineering consultancies

• Water resources engineering – utility companies

• Transportation engineering – transportation authorities

• Materials science and engineering – research centres

• Construction engineering – civil engineering companies

• Environmental engineering – local and national government

• Geotechnical engineering – engineering consultancies.

Study progressionYou can also choose to progress onto our MSc Civil and Environmental Engineering or MPhil/ PhD.

Course Highlights

The expertise of leading industry consultants

and businesses feeds directly into your

accredited degree.


Year One• Health and Safety• Structural Mechanics• Civil Engineering Construction• Civil Engineering Practice• Construction Materials• Core Studies – including CAD and

Land Survey• Mathematics for Civil Engineers.

Year Two• Fluid Mechanics• Design of Structural Elements• Highway Engineering• Geology and Elements

of Soil Mechanics• Construction Laboratories• Design of Steel and

Masonry Structures• Sustainable Civil Engineering.

Year Three• Commercial Management• Final Year Project• Environmental Protection

Engineering• Geotechnical Design• Structural Design Project.

Course overviewThis course covers the main civil engineering disciplines of structures, geotechnics, water engineering, and highway engineering, and will provide you with the key analytical and practical skills and knowledge required to become a chartered civil or structural engineer.

You will be taught by experts in structural, water and geotechnical engineering and benefit from the latest world-leading research we are doing. We will show you how to think about problems from a sustainable point of view, so you are prepared for the ever changing needs of our world.

The foundation year provides a firm grounding in the underpinning skills and knowledge needed to study in higher education, and introduces you to the subject of civil and environmental engineering. The core curriculum includes instruction in all main subject areas, concentrating on analysis and materials behaviour, with increasing focus on design and environmental management in the specialisation years. Throughout, there is emphasis on the personal development of students within a professional environment.

After graduating, you will be able to work for consultants, contractors or government at senior management level.

Accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Institute of Highway Engineers, you will receive a highly regarded professional qualification as well as a degree.

HH29

Award BEng (Hons)

UCAS Code HH29

Duration Four years

BEng (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering with Foundation

UCAS 180



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GCSEUCAS 280

Course Highlights

We are members of the Academic Developer

Programme and Alliance of leading firms. We are also in the process of seeking British Computer Society

Accreditation.

Career optionsOn successful completion of this course, you will be in a position to apply for various roles in computing, including software developer and programmer.If you would like to continue your studies, you can choose to progress onto one of our postgraduate courses.

ModulesYear One• Computer Architecture• Mathematics• Programming• Data Communications• Algorithms and Data Structures• Software Engineering• Laboratory.

Year Two• Functional Programming• Distributed Computing• Mobile Application Development • Object Oriented Programming• Web Services• Group Project. Plus ONE option from:• Mobile Application Development 2• Human-Centred Computing.

Year Three• Artificial Intelligence • Software Engineering II• Project. Plus ONE option from:• Natural User Interfaces• Computer Security.

Course overviewA degree in computer science will help you gain the key skills and knowledge for designing and developing software systems for a variety of applications, ranging from mobile systems to large scale applications for enterprises.

As part of this course you will cover the concepts and the basis for producing sound and demanding applications.

Our course focuses on practical skills, influenced by research, and by industry and market requirements, helping you prepare for employment.

The first year of the course focuses on the fundamentals with laboratory sessions. The second year covers the core concepts for producing applications for mobile and businesses, with the final year of studies covering the advance topics in artificial intelligence and computer security. The third year project allows you to design a comprehensive and sophisticated software application.

On this course you will learn about the fundamentals and science behind computing and software development, ranging from mobile devices to large scale systems for enterprise applications.

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Award BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code G401


BSc (Hons) Computer Science

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GCSEUCAS 180

Course Highlights

We are members of the Academic Developer

Programme and Alliance of leading firms. We are also in the process of seeking British Computer Society

Accreditation.

Career optionsOn successful completion of this course, you will be in a position to apply for various roles in computing, including software developer and programmer, software engineer and systems architect. If you would like to continue your studies, you can choose to progress onto one of our postgraduate courses.

ModulesFoundation Year• Skills for Higher Education Study• Skills for Academic Writing• Analytical Mathematics• Introduction to Software

Development• Essential Technology• Applied Project.

Year One• Computer Architecture• Mathematics• Programming• Data Communications• Algorithms and Data Structures• Software Engineering• Laboratory.

Year Two• Functional Programming• Distributed Computing• Mobile Application Development • Object Oriented Programming• Web Services• Group Project.

Plus ONE option from:• Mobile Application Development 2• Leadership, Entrepreneurship

and Innovation.

Year Three• Artificial Intelligence • Computer Security • Project.

Plus ONE option from:• Natural User Interfaces• Social, Ethical and Privacy Issues.

Course overviewThis course will help you gain the skills and knowledge for designing and developing software systems for a variety of applications, ranging from mobile systems to large scale applications for enterprises.

As part of this course you cover the concepts and the basis for producing sound and demanding applications.

Our course focuses on practical skills, influenced by research, and by industry and market requirements, helping you prepare for employment.

The foundation year provides a firm grounding in the underpinning skills and knowledge needed, and introduces you to the subject of software development.

Year one focuses on the fundamentals with laboratory sessions. Year two covers the core concepts for producing applications for mobile and businesses, with the final year of studies covering the advance topics in artificial intelligence and computer security. The year three project allows you to design a comprehensive and sophisticated software application.

On this course, you will learn about the fundamentals and science behind computing and you will develop the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in this field.

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Award BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code I100

Duration Four years

BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation



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GCSEUCAS 280

Course Highlights

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute

of Building (CIOB).

Career optionsOn completion of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills to take various management and project management roles in development and construction projects. You may also choose to follow a career in construction site management, financial management or facility management. The course emphasises the skills and knowledge of sustainable development and building. Study progressionYou can also choose to progress onto our MSc or MPhil/PhD Sustainable Built Environments or MSc Applied Project Management.

ModulesYear One• Core Skills• Building Technology• Building Regulatory Control• Computer Aided Design and BIM• Design Procedures


Year Two• Advanced Technology• Environmental Science• Project Planning• Construction Law• Project Management• Integrated Construction Project.


and Finance• Commercial Management• Contract Administration• Sustainable Building Technology• Final Year Project.

Course overviewYou will train for the professional role of construction project manager, working in every stage of a building project, from feasibility study to building operation and maintenance. With project management skills, a project manager supervises and directs operations in a construction project to ensure it is completed safely, on time and within budget. With sole responsibility for the whole project, he/she is the first point of contact for subcontractors and the public.

Throughout this course, you will develop an insight into the various construction processes and techniques, into resource and human management and quality control, and appreciate the inter-relationships and multidisciplinary nature of the built environment. This course also emphasises sustainable design and building information modelling. You will gain a qualification which is widely attractive to the construction industry and local councils.

This is a practically orientated, accredited, commercial and technical course, which will train you for the professional role of construction project management.

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Award BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code K221



BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management

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UCAS 180


GCSE

Career optionsOn completion of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills to take various management and project management roles in development and construction projects. You may also choose to follow a career in, construction site management, financial management or facility management.

Course Highlights

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute

of Building (CIOB).

ModulesFoundation Year• Skills for Higher Education Study• Skills for Academic Writing• Building Appreciation• Analytical Mathematics• Essential Technology• Applied Project. Year One• Core Skills• Building Technology• Building Regulatory Control• Computer Aided Design and BIM• Design Procedures

and Procurement• Construction Materials. Year Two• Advanced Technology• Environmental Science• Project Planning• Construction Law• Project Management• Integrated Construction Project.


and Finance• Commercial Management• Contract Administration• Sustainable Building Technology• Final Year Project.

Course overviewYou will train for the professional role of construction project manager, working in every stage of a building project, from feasibility study to building operation and maintenance. With project management skills, a project manager supervises and directs operations in a construction project to ensure it is completed safely, on time and within budget. With sole responsibility for the whole project, he/she is the first point of contact for subcontractors and the public.

The foundation year provides a firm grounding in the underpinning skills and knowledge needed to study in higher education, and introduces you to the subject of construction management.

Through this course, you will also develop an insight into the various construction processes and techniques, into resource and human management and quality control, and appreciate the inter-relationships and multidisciplinary nature of the built environment. This course also emphasises sustainable design and building information modelling. You will gain a qualification which is widely attractive to the construction industry and local councils.

This is a practically orientated, accredited, commercial and technical course, which will train you for the professional role of construction project management.

Award BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code K220

Duration Four years

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BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management with Foundation



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GCSEUCAS 280

Career optionsGraduates with a creative computing degree will have a broad-based set of skills in applying creativity to both software and hardware. Students graduating from this course will be able to apply for roles within the creative computing industry sectors. These include but are not limited to:

• Web Designer/Developer• Games Designer/Developer• Interactive UI Engineer• UX Designer• Interaction Designer• Application Designer/

Developer (eg Smartphone, tablet, interaction peripherals etc).

Course Highlights

This course is unique in that it will offer you the opportunity to experience

and explore diverse creative areas.

ModulesYear One• Developing a Digital Identity• Creative Toolbox I: Visual and

Communication Skills• Creative Toolbox II: Digital Tools

and Prototyping• Fundamentals of Coding I:

Software Development• Fundamentals of Coding II:

Software Design Patterns• User Centred Design Project. Year Two• Rich Internet Applications• Games Design• User Experience Design• Games, Simulations and Virtual

Worlds• Emerging Interactions• Collaboration and Process Project. Year Three• Social, Ethical and Privacy Issues• Middleware and Frameworks• Responsible and

Sustainable Computing• Major Project.

Course overviewThe skills of a creative technologist are inherently multidisciplinary. They need the knowledge of a designer to innovate, underpinned by the technical skills to develop prototypes and applications.

This course is unique in that it will offer students the opportunity to develop their own unique skill-set enabling them to work across a broad spectrum of the creative media industries.

On this course you will gain a critical awareness of computer technology as an agent of change and the ability to accurately select and use relevant digital and non-digital tools and techniques for design, development and testing of digital solutions. You will develop a systematic understanding of the role of the user in the design, development and consumption of computer technology. The course also offers the opportunity to undertake practical and theoretical research as appropriate in order to meet a design brief. Successful completion of the course will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to apply established and innovative techniques using contemporary programming methods and paradigms in the fast-changing and evolving environment of the production pipeline.

An honours degree in Creative Computing will prepare you for a career in the creative media industries, utilising contemporary computer technology to design and develop digital solutions for a variety of domains including web, games, mobile and innovative devices.

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Award BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code I102


BSc (Hons) Creative Computing

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UCAS 180


GCSE

Career optionsGraduates with a creative computing degree will have a broad-based set of skills in applying creativity to both software and hardware. Students graduating from this course will be able to apply for roles within the creative computing industry sectors. These include but are not limited to:

• Web Designer/Developer• Games Designer/Developer• Interactive UI Engineer• UX Designer• Interaction Designer• Application Designer/

Developer (eg Smartphone, tablet, interaction peripherals etc).

Course Highlights

This course is unique in that it will offer you the opportunity to experience

and explore diverse creative areas.

ModulesFoundation Year• Skills for Higher Education Study• Skills for Academic Writing• Analytical Mathematics• Introduction to

Software Development• Essential Technology• Applied Project. Year One• Developing a Digital Identity• Creative Toolbox I: Visual and

Communication Skills• Creative Toolbox II: Digital Tools

and Prototyping• Fundamentals of Coding I:

Software Development• Fundamentals of Coding II:

Software Design Patterns• User Centred Design Project. Year Two• Rich Internet Applications• Games Design• User Experience Design• Games, Simulations and

Virtual Worlds• Emerging Interactions• Collaboration and Process Project. Year Three• Social, Ethical and Privacy Issues• Middleware and Frameworks• Responsible and

Sustainable Computing• Major Project.

Course overviewThe foundation year will provide you with the appropriate knowledge and key study skills to fully prepare you for the remainder of the degree course.

This course is unique in that it will offer students the opportunity to develop their own unique skill-set enabling them to work across a broad spectrum of the creative media industries.

On this course you will gain a critical awareness of computer technology as an agent of change and the ability to accurately select and use relevant digital and non-digital tools and techniques for design, development and testing of digital solutions. You will develop a systematic understanding of the role of the user in the design, development and consumption of computer technology. The course also offers the opportunity to undertake practical and theoretical research as appropriate in order to meet a design brief. Successful completion of the course will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to apply established and innovative techniques using contemporary programming methods and paradigms in the fast-changing and evolving environment of the production pipeline.

An honours degree in Creative Computing will prepare you for a career in the creative media industries, utilising contemporary computer technology to design and develop digital solutions for a variety of domains including web, games, mobile and innovative devices.

Award BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code I101

Duration Four years

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GCSEUCAS 280

Career optionsThis course equips you with the necessary academic and practical skills that are required for a number of engineering professions:

• Electronic engineer• Electrical engineer• Software engineer• EDA engineer• Biomedical engineer• Research and

Development engineer.

Course Highlights

This course has been designed to meet the needs of industry and

the professional bodies.

Award BEng (Hons)

UCAS Code H660


H660

BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic EngineeringThis course provides a wide coverage of electrical and electronic engineering to allow access to a wide range of career options. The course is seeking accreditation from the Institute of Engineering Technology.

ModulesYear One• Mathematics for Engineering 1• Electrical Theory 1• Engineering Applications• Engineering Software• Engineering Science• Sustainable Engineering. Year Two• Mathematics for Engineering 2• Electrical Theory 2• Control Theory and Practise• Power Systems (optional)• Analogue Electronics• Digital Electronics• Embedded Systems (optional). Year Three• Power Networks (optional)• Digital Signal Processing (optional)• Analogue Systems (optional)• Professional Studies• Sustainable Design• Development Project• Power Control Systems (optional)• Software and Interfacing (optional)*• Communication Systems.

Course overviewThe BEng (Hons) degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering provides students with a wide range of engineering knowledge and skills required for their chosen career path in the industry. The course provides an integrated approach to electrical and electronic engineering by combining academic rigour with engineering design applications, business skills and professional studies.

Throughout the course students are given the opportunity to gain relevant practical skills using state-of-the-art technology to produce practical and innovative solutions to a wide range of engineering problems. From day one, students will be developing electronic circuits from prototype design through to fully assembled PCBs.

There are practical laboratory sessions to complement the taught electrical and electronic theory and in the final year, students will select modules to help them develop their own specific engineering interests and chosen career path. When it comes to final year projects, students are encouraged to develop their own projects and where possible, to engage in a project collaboration with an industry partner.

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Additional entry requirements:Applicants must have GCSE Mathematics and/or Physics at Grade B or higher.

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GCSE

Career optionsThis course equips you with the necessary academic and practical skills that are required for a number of engineering professions:

• Electronic engineer• Electrical engineer• Software engineer• EDA engineer• Biomedical engineer• Research and

Development engineer.

H606

Course Highlights

This course has been designed to meet the

needs of industry and the professional bodies.

ModulesFoundation Year* • Skills for Higher Education Study• Skills for Academic Writing• Analytical Mathematics• Analogue and Digital Electronics

(specialist module)• Essential Technology• Applied project. Year One• Mathematics for Engineering 1• Electrical Theory 1• Engineering Applications• Engineering Software• Engineering Science• Sustainable Engineering. Year Two• Mathematics for Engineering 2• Electrical Theory 2• Control Theory and Practise• Power Systems (optional)• Analogue Electronics• Digital Electronics• Embedded Systems (optional). Year Three• Power Networks (optional)• Digital Signal Processing (optional)• Analogue Systems (optional)• Professional Studies• Sustainable Design• Development Project• Power Control Systems (optional)• Software and Interfacing (optional)*• Communication Systems.

Course overviewThe BEng (Hons) degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering provides students with a wide range of engineering knowledge and skills required for their chosen career path in the industry. The course provides an integrated approach to electrical and electronic engineering by combining academic rigour with engineering design applications, business skills and professional studies.

The foundation year provides the underpinning academic and technical skills and knowledge needed, whist introducing you to the subject. Throughout the course students are given the opportunity to gain relevant practical skills using state-of-the-art technology to produce practical and innovative solutions to a wide range of engineering problems.

There are practical laboratory sessions to complement the taught electrical and electronic theory and in the final year, students will select modules to help them develop their own specific engineering interests and chosen career path. When it comes to final year projects, students are encouraged to develop their own projects and where possible, to engage in a project collaboration with an industry partner.

BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation*

Award BEng (Hons)

UCAS Code H606

Duration Four yearsThis course includes a foundation year to provide an solid

basis for your studies and then provides a wide coverage of electrical and electronic engineering to allow access to a wide range of career options. The course is seeking accreditation from the Institute of Engineering Technology.

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GCSEUCAS 280

Course Highlights

A notable feature of the ITMB is the level of female

interest in the course – typically 30% of students are female –

over double the proportion normally found on

IT courses.

Career optionsThe aim of this course is to produce graduates who are capable of making a real contribution to their new employer within a few months of graduation. Possible rewarding careers include IT management, business strategy and planning, systems analysis and design, and IT consultancy. The set of practical skills and theoretical knowledge gained will allow your career to flourish.

If you would like to continue your studies, you can progress onto one of our postgraduate courses.

ModulesYear One• Software Development• Skills for the IS Professional• Developing a Digital Identity• Information Systems

and Databases• The Business Environment• Business Accounting for Managers. Year Two• The IT Industry• Internet Applications• E-Business• Networks and Security• Requirements Management• Business Operations Management• Entrepreneurship and Business

Development• Group Project. Year Three• Business Intelligence Technologies• Business Strategy in the

Digital Environment• IS Project Management• Project• Option.

4V47

Award BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code 4V47


Course overviewThe ITMB will provide you with knowledge and technical skills in information systems development and implementation as well as generic business and management skills, preparing you for a fulfilling career in management or consultancy roles within the IT industry. There is a strong focus on problem solving and project management and in developing personal and professional skills which will enable you to work effectively as employees in all areas of a business.

A notable feature of this degree is the link with companies that were involved in its development, through ‘guru lectures’, national competitions, industry mentors and project work. The course is backed by over 50 major organisations so you can be confident that it is up to date and relevant for the workplace. You will often work in teams, providing solutions to employer supplied case studies, which means that once you successfully complete the course you will have a range of technical and personal skills being demanded by IT employers in today’s global digital economy.

This course has been developed in conjunction with e-skills, in close collaboration with some of the UK’s largest companies. It is designed to allow you to play a leading role in mobilising IT and information systems to deliver business efficiency and competitive edge.

BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB)

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GCSEUCAS 180

Career optionsA number of rewarding careers are open to you, including IT management, business strategy and planning, systems analysis and design, and IT consultancy. The set of practical skills and theoretical knowledge gained on the course will allow your career to flourish.

You can also choose to progress onto one of our postgraduate courses.

Course Highlights

The course is backed by over 50 major organisations

which means you can be confident that it is up to

date and relevant for the workplace.

ModulesFoundation Year• Skills for Higher Education Study• Skills for Academic Writing• Analytical Mathematics• Introduction to

Software Development• Essential Technology• Applied Project. Year One• Software Development• Skills for the IS Professional• Developing a Digital Identity• Information Systems

and Databases• The Business Environment• Business Accounting for Managers. Year Two• The IT Industry• Internet Applications• E-Business• Networks and Security• Requirements Management• Business Operations Management• Entrepreneurship and Business

Development• Group Project. Year Three• Business Intelligence Technologies• Business Strategy in the

Digital Environment• IS Project Management• Project• Option.

4Q63

Award BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code 4Q63

Duration Four years



A notable feature of this degree is the link with companies that were involved in its development, through ‘guru lectures’, national competitions, industry mentors and project work. You will often work in teams, providing solutions to employer supplied case studies, which means that once you successfully complete the course you will have a range of technical and personal skills being demanded by IT employers in today’s global digital economy.

The foundation year of this course will ensure you have the appropriate knowledge and the skills to study at higher education level. It is designed to build your academic writing and mathematics skills whilst providing an introduction to software development.

BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) with Foundation



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Career optionsThe aim of the BSc ITMB with Industrial Placement course is to produce graduates who are capable of making a real contribution to their new employer within a few months of graduation. Possible rewarding careers include IT management, business strategy and planning, systems analysis and design, and IT consultancy. The set of practical skills and theoretical knowledge gained will allow your career to flourish.

If you would like to continue your studies, you can progress onto one of our postgraduate courses.

UCAS 280

Course Highlights

A notable feature of the ITMB is the level of female

interest in the course – typically 30% of students are female –

over double the proportion normally found on

IT courses.

ModulesYear One• Software Development• Skills for the IS Professional• Developing a Digital Identity• Information Systems and

Databases• The Business Environment• Business Accounting for Managers.

Year Two• The IT Industry• Internet Applications• E-Business• Networks and Security• Requirements Management• Business Operations Management• Entrepreneurship and Business

Development• Group Project.

Year Three• Placement.

Year Four• Business Intelligence Technologies• Business Strategy in the Digital

Environment• IS Project Management• Project• Option.

This course has been developed in conjunction with e-skills, in close collaboration with some of the UK’s largest companies. It is designed to allow you to play a leading role in mobilising IT and information systems to deliver business efficiency and a competitive edge.


The course is backed by over 50 major organisations which means you can be confident that it is up to date and relevant for the workplace. You will often work in teams, providing solutions to employer supplied case studies, so that once you successfully complete the course you will have a range of technical and personal skills being demanded by IT employers in today’s global digital economy.

Industrial Placement year gives you the opportunity to obtain further work experience with ITMB industry partners that will help you to secure employment on graduation.

NN20

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UCAS Code NN20

Duration Four years

BSc (Hons)Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) with Industrial Placement

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This course has been designed with input from mobile industry professionals and focuses on software development which will provide an opportunity for students to showcase their achievements outside of the University.

ModulesYear One• Computer Architecture• Mathematics• Programming• Data Communications• Algorithms and Data Structures• Software Engineering• Laboratory. Year Two• Embedded Application

Development• Web Services• Mobile Application Development 1• Mobile Application Development 2• Distributed Computing• Object-oriented

Programming (option)• Human-centred Computing

(option)• Team Project. Year Three• Natural User Interfaces• Software Porting• Computer Security (option)• Artificial Intelligence (option)• Individual Project.

Career optionsOn successful completion of this course, you will be in a position to apply for various roles in computing, including mobile application developer, software engineer and systems developer.

If you would like to continue your studies, you can choose to progress onto one of our postgraduate courses.

Course Highlights

This course has been designed with input

from professionals from the mobile industry.

Course overviewMobile Computing covers an expanding and exciting range of devices from phones to items you might wear, such as a watch or a pair of glasses. The individual processing power of these devices is increasing, providing opportunities to create new applications within a range of industries. When these devices are connected together, or through the Internet, they can provide an even more powerful computing resource. In this course you will:

• Learn how to leverage this power by developing software for a range of mobile and embedded hardware

• Learn how to develop portable software capable of running on a range of mobile devices

• Learn how to design mobile applications that interact within their environment

• Learn how to process and analyse data collected by a mobile device

• Develop programming skills in industry relevant languages

• Gain experience using open source tools throughout the course.

Overall, this course offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with the latest mobile technologies.

I990

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UCAS Code I990


BSc (Hons) Mobile Computing

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UCAS 180


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The foundation year introduces the subject of mobile computing and provides the student with the knowledge and the academic and technical skills to study at higher education level.

• Introduction to Software Development

• Essential Technology• Applied Project.

Year One• Computer Architecture• Mathematics• Programming• Data Communications• Algorithms and Data Structures• Software Engineering• Laboratory.

Year Two• Embedded Application

Development• Web Services• Mobile Application Development 1• Mobile Application Development 2• Distributed Computing• Object-oriented

Programming (option)• Human-centred Computing

(option)• Team Project.

Year Three• Natural User Interfaces• Software Porting• Computer Security (option)• Artificial Intelligence (option)• Individual Project.

Career optionsOn successful completion of this course, you will be in a position to apply for various roles in computing, including mobile application developer, software engineer and systems developer.

If you would like to continue your studies, you can choose to progress onto one of our postgraduate courses.

Course Highlights

This course has been designed with input

from professionals from the mobile industry.

Course overviewMobile Computing covers an expanding and exciting range of devices from phones to items you might wear, such as a watch or a pair of glasses. The individual processing power of these devices is increasing, providing opportunities to create new applications within a range of industries. When these devices are connected together, or through the Internet, they can provide an even more powerful computing resource. In this course you will:

• Learn how to leverage this power by developing software for a range of mobile and embedded hardware

• Learn how to develop portable software capable of running on a range of mobile devices

• Learn how to design mobile applications that interact within their environment

• Learn how to process and analyse data collected by a mobile device

• Develop programming skills in industry relevant languages

• Gain experience using open source tools throughout the course.

ModulesFoundation Year• Skills for Higher Education Study• Skills for Academic Writing• Analytical Mathematics

I991

Award BSc (Hons)

UCAS Code I991

Duration Four years

BSc (Hons) Mobile Computing with Foundation



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