New and emerging subjects you can study at university
Introduction
As job opportunities become ever more online and globally focused, there are now even more ways to use your skills in new ways and explore a course that might not have existed a generation ago.
Here are just some examples of how UWL's modern, career-focused degree courses can help you stay ahead of new and emerging industries.
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BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology
Are you interested in how buildings are designed? As an architectural technologist and designer, you will have the expertise to advise planners, property developers and constructors on their building projects.
This course focuses on practical, in-demand skills so that you can develop the valuable ability to plan and design buildings that suit the needs of a client, the surrounding community and, importantly, the environment.
Through visits to materials manufacturers and construction sites, as well as opportunities to work on team projects, you will learn how to apply your technical knowledge to real-world design problems.
BSc (Hons) Bioinformatics Genomics
Genomics is one of the fastest-growing areas of research and development and our Bioinformatics Genomics degree will enable you to build up comprehensive knowledge on this fascinating subject.
Using a mix of computing, biology and medicine, you will explore the wide-ranging subject matter with an emphasis on practical learning throughout, all the while supported by our highly-experienced, expert tutelage.
BA (Hons) Contemporary Theatre and Performance (Applied Acting and Devising)
A degree in Contemporary Theatre and Performance will teach you skills in performing, creating, facilitating and producing your own performance projects.
This practice-focused course aims to equip you with the practical skills you need to be an applied arts professional. The modules are designed to nurture your creative potential and individual artistic identity. You will explore performing arts practices from a wide range of global and local contexts and learn inclusive and diverse approaches to theatre-making.
By the end of the course, you will have set up your own company, staged your own theatrical performances, gained an LCME-accredited certificate in teaching performing arts and prepared a professional portfolio in preparation for entering the arts industry.
BSc (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Investigation
Studying a modern Criminology and Forensics degree, such as the one offered at UWL, will teach you the key elements involved in the criminal justice system, criminology and forensic investigation.
You will study modules that explore the powers and role of the police, how crimes are investigated, and contemporary issues that are associated with the role and actions of law enforcement agencies. Utilising both theoretical and practical methods, this course provides authentic learning experiences such as analysis of crime scenes, police interviewing and giving evidence in court.
These key elements offer a valuable and insightful overview of the justice system workings and will prepare you for a future career as well as providing networking opportunities and enabling you to experience criminal justice across the globe.
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
As more people spend more time online, the amount of data they generate grows. If organisations and companies do not have secure information systems then data could get into the wrong hands, with potentially dangerous results.
This course is designed to train tomorrow’s cyber security professionals, combining fundamental concepts and principles with exposure to new technologies and solutions. You will gain a practical understanding of key issues relating to the design, analysis and implementation of modern IT security systems.
BSc (Hons) Esports Management with Event Production
Whether you are a player, a fan, or a business, the UK esports market is a vibrant and growing industry and this is the ideal time to get involved. In our Esports Management degree, you'll acquire essential academic and industry skills vital for success in the billion-dollar esports sector.
To help you navigate the rapidly evolving esports industry, you will explore important areas such as digital marketing, event production, risk management, ethics and regulations. You will also learn advanced topics such as managing the spectator experience, strategic management with data analytics, contemporary industry issues and aspects of agency, promotion and consultancy.
This combination of subjects prepares you for leadership roles by refining your strategic decision-making, financial literacy, and talent management skills. This interdisciplinary approach integrates theoretical frameworks with practical applications.
BA (Hons) Interior Architecture
Do you have a keen eye for design, a practical mind and an active imagination? An Interior Architecture degree can help you build on these assets and develop into a professional ready for a creative career.
On our course, you will build core skills in interior design, learn how to use contemporary design tools and gain essential consumer insight. By exploring different media and approaches, you will also sharpen your understanding of design and visual communications.
By the time you graduate, you will be an imaginative, original creator, able to design innovative spaces that people dream of living in.
BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Food Management
Our knowledge and understanding of food and nutrition is constantly evolving, making it one of the most diverse and interesting areas to work in today.
On this contemporary course, you will cover a variety of key topics, including nutrition through the lifecycle, consumer behaviour, microbiology, sensory science and sustainable food supply-chain management. You will undertake research into areas related to modern food management and enhance your knowledge and skills in this increasingly important field.
You will also have the opportunity to learn from our network of food entrepreneurs and industry professionals.
BSc (Hons) Pharmacology
Ever taken an aspirin for a headache, or been given an anaesthetic for a filling and wondered how drugs are developed? If you want to be involved in the areas of drug research, testing and development, then Pharmacology could be the course for you.
Our Pharmacology course covers the drugs that affect major systems of the body including the central nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine systems. Topics include pharmacological techniques, toxicology and anti-cancer drugs.
Through this course, you will gain in-depth knowledge of a wide range of drug classes, safety and efficacy and drug action. It will also give you a sound understanding of the drug development process.
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical and Counselling Skills
A Psychology with Clinical and Counselling Skills degree will help you to appreciate the processes that influence how people think, behave, feel and interact, and to examine the valuable role of counsellors. Our course also places a strong focus on the complexities of substance misuse and addiction.
You will have the chance to gain insight and advice on careers in psychology and related areas from practising psychologists. Our psychology research facilities include high-tech brain imaging electroencephalogram (EEG), eye tracking equipment and a range of experiment and research software.
BA (Hons) Sound and Music for Gaming
The course modules are designed to nurture your creative potential and individual artistic identity. The course has been designed from the ground up, using industry input to prepare you with the skillset (and mindset) to succeed in this industry.
You will also benefit from interaction with industry practitioners who have designed BAFTA/Cannes Lion Award/Apple Top Ten award-winning game audio.
