Bristol, United Kingdom

University of the West of England

University type: university
University status: public

Bachelor's
Studies
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AccountingStudies in English
Accounting and FinanceStudies in English
Accounting and ManagementStudies in English
Aerospace EngineeringStudies in English
AnimationStudies in English
Architectural Technology and DesignStudies in English
ArchitectureStudies in English
Architecture and Environmental EngineeringStudies in English
Architecture and PlanningStudies in English
Audio and Music TechnologyStudies in English
Automotive EngineeringStudies in English
Banking and FinanceStudies in English
Biological SciencesStudies in English
Biomedical ScienceStudies in English
Building SurveyingStudies in English
BusinessStudies in English
Business and Events ManagementStudies in English
Business and Human Resource ManagementStudies in English
Business and LawStudies in English
Business ComputingStudies in English
Business ManagementStudies in English
Business Management and EconomicsStudies in English
Business Management and LeadershipStudies in English
Business Management and MarketingStudies in English
Civil EngineeringStudies in English
Computer ScienceStudies in English
Construction Project ManagementStudies in English
Creative and Professional WritingStudies in English
Creative Music TechnologyStudies in English
CriminologyStudies in English
Criminology and LawStudies in English
Criminology and SociologyStudies in English
Criminology with PsychologyStudies in English
Cyber Security and Digital ForensicsStudies in English
Diagnostic RadiographyStudies in English
Digital MediaStudies in English
DramaStudies in English
Drama and ActingStudies in English
Early ChildhoodStudies in English
EconomicsStudies in English
EducationStudies in English
Electronic EngineeringStudies in English
English Language and LinguisticsStudies in English
English LiteratureStudies in English
English Literature with WritingStudies in English
Environmental ManagementStudies in English
Environmental ScienceStudies in English
Fashion CommunicationStudies in English
Fashion TextilesStudies in English
Film StudiesStudies in English
FilmmakingStudies in English
Fine ArtStudies in English
Forensic ScienceStudies in English
Games TechnologyStudies in English
GeographyStudies in English
Graphic DesignStudies in English
HistoryStudies in English
IllustrationStudies in English
Information Technology Management for BusinessStudies in English
Interior ArchitectureStudies in English
Interior DesignStudies in English
International BusinessStudies in English
LawStudies in English
Law with BusinessStudies in English
MarketingStudies in English
MathematicsStudies in English
Mechanical EngineeringStudies in English
Media CommunicationsStudies in English
Media ProductionStudies in English
MidwiferyStudies in English
Nursing (Adult)Studies in English
Nursing (Child)Studies in English
Nursing (Learning Disabilities)Studies in English
Nursing (Mental Health)Studies in English
Occupational TherapyStudies in English
OptometryStudies in English
Paramedic ScienceStudies in English
PhilosophyStudies in English
PhotographyStudies in English
PhysiotherapyStudies in English
Politics and International RelationsStudies in English
Primary EducationStudies in English
Product DesignStudies in English
Product Design TechnologyStudies in English
Property Development and PlanningStudies in English
PsychologyStudies in English
Psychology with CriminologyStudies in English
Quantity Surveying and Commercial ManagementStudies in English
Radiotherapy and OncologyStudies in English
Real EstateStudies in English
RoboticsStudies in English
Social WorkStudies in English
SociologyStudies in English
Sociology with PsychologyStudies in English
Software Engineering for BusinessStudies in English
Sport RehabilitationStudies in English
Sports Business and EntrepreneurshipStudies in English
Urban planningStudies in English
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation ScienceStudies in English

Integrated Master's degree
Studies
full-time studies
part-time studies
Aerospace EngineeringStudies in English
Automotive EngineeringStudies in English
Biological SciencesStudies in English
Biomedical ScienceStudies in English
Civil and Environmental EngineeringStudies in English
Electronic EngineeringStudies in English
Environmental ScienceStudies in English
Forensic ScienceStudies in English
Mechanical EngineeringStudies in English
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation ScienceStudies in English

Master's
Studies
full-time studies
part-time studies
Accounting and FinanceStudies in English
Accounting and Financial ManagementStudies in EnglishStudies online
Advanced Legal PracticeStudies in English
Advanced Wildlife ConservationStudies in English
AnimationStudies in English
Applied SciencesStudies in English
Applied Transfusion and Transplantation ScienceStudies in English
ArchitectureStudies in English
Bar TrainingStudies in English
Biomedical ScienceStudies in English
Building Information Modelling in Design Construction and OperationsStudies in English
Building SurveyingStudies in English
Business ManagementStudies in English
Business PsychologyStudies in English
Business with Digital ManagementStudies in English
Business with International Human Resource ManagementStudies in English
Business with Supply Chain ManagementStudies in English
Career DevelopmentStudies in EnglishStudies online
Civil EngineeringStudies in English
Commercial LawStudies in English
Computational ArchitectureStudies in English
Construction Project ManagementStudies in EnglishStudies online
Counselling and PsychotherapyStudies in English
Creative and Cultural LeadershipStudies in English
CuratingStudies in English
Cyber SecurityStudies in English
Data ScienceStudies in English
DesignStudies in English
Digital MarketingStudies in English
EducationStudies in EnglishStudies online
Education (Early Years)Studies in English
Engineering ManagementStudies in English
Environmental ConsultancyStudies in English
Environmental HealthStudies in English
Environmental Law and Sustainable DevelopmentStudies in English
Environmental ManagementStudies in English
Events ManagementStudies in English
Façade EngineeringStudies in English
FinanceStudies in English
Financial TechnologyStudies in English
Forensic ScienceStudies in English
Graphic ArtsStudies in English
Health PsychologyStudies in English
Health TechnologyStudies in English
Human Resource ManagementStudies in English
Human Resources ManagementStudies in English
Information ManagementStudies in English
Information TechnologyStudies in English
International Banking and Finance LawStudies in English
International LawStudies in English
International ManagementStudies in English
International Trade and Economic LawStudies in English
JournalismStudies in English
Journalism (Audio, Docs and Podcast)Studies in English
Journalism (Specialist Features)Studies in English
MarketingStudies in English
Marketing CommunicationsStudies in English
Medical UltrasoundStudies in English
Multidisciplinary PrintmakingStudies in English
Music TherapyStudies in English
Nuclear MedicineStudies in English
Occupational PsychologyStudies in English
PhotographyStudies in English
Planning and Urban LeadershipStudies in EnglishStudies online
Project ManagementStudies in English
Public HealthStudies in English
Quantity SurveyingStudies in English
Real Estate Finance and InvestmentStudies in EnglishStudies online
Real Estate ManagementStudies in English
RehabilitationStudies in English
Risk Management and InsuranceStudies in English
Science CommunicationStudies in English
Social Research (Health and Wellbeing)Studies in English
Sport and Exercise PsychologyStudies in English
Sustainable DevelopmentStudies in English
Transport Engineering and PlanningStudies in English
Urban planningStudies in English

Doctoral studiesmore »
Biomedical Science Studies in English
Business Administration Studies in English
Counselling Psychology Studies in English
Health Psychology Studies in English

MBAmore »
Business Administration Studies in English
Business Administration MBA Studies in English

Foundation degreemore »
Integrated Wildlife Conservation Studies in English

The University of the West of England has its roots in a number of colleges, which reflect a lively local tradition of vocational education dating back as far as 1595. The UWE Coat of Arms was designed to represent, and to celebrate, that many-stranded past.

UWE crest

The crest on top reflects the city of Bristol's long connection with the sea. With its ship's mainmast and rigging, it represents the Merchant Venturers' Navigation School. The flaming firebasket, or cresset, perched on the rigging, denotes guidance, hope and the desire for learning.

UWE shield

The shield in the centre is an adaptation of that of the College of St Matthias. The wavy line down the middle of the shield represents the Rivers Avon and Severn.

Unicorn and sea stag

The unicorn is taken from the arms of the City of Bristol and the sea stag from those of the former County of Avon. Both these 'supporters' have round their necks a crown of King Edgar, regarded as a local monarch because of his coronation in Bath Abbey. The circles with wavy lines on the shoulders of the supporters represent the fountain of knowledge and learning.

The unicorn and sea stag each support a standard apple tree - the tree of knowledge - taken from the coat of arms of the Council for National Academic Awards which accredited degrees awarded to students of Bristol Polytechnic.

UWE motto

The motto Light, Liberty, Learning is a quotation from Disraeli and corresponds to the symbolism of the Coat of Arms. The firebasket is the light, the Avon and Bristol supporters symbolise liberty, and the trees of knowledge represent learning.
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