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BSc Software Engineering for Business

University of the West of England, Bristol🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Business & Administrative Studies
Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary
£29,000
Satisfaction
90%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
85%
Meaningful Work
70%
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About the West of England, Bristol

The University of the West of England (UWE), also known as UWE Bristol, is a public research university, located in and around Bristol, England, UK. With over 38,000 students and 4,500 staff, it is the largest provider of higher education in the South West of England.

The institution was known as the Bristol Polytechnic in 1969; it received university status in 1992 and became the University of the West of England, Bristol. In common with the University of Bristol and University of Bath, it can trace its origins to the Merchant Venturers' Technical College, founded as a school in 1595 by the Society of Merchant Venturers.

UWE Bristol is made up of several campuses in Greater Bristol. Frenchay Campus is the largest campus in terms of student numbers, as most of its courses are based there. City campus provides courses in the creative and cultural industries, and is made up of Bower Ashton Studios, Arnolfini, Spike Island, and Watershed. The institution is affiliated with the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and validates its higher education courses. Glenside Campus is home to most of the College of Health, Science and Society.

Local Community Integrity

Moving to a new city can be daunting. Based on official Government data, here is the demographic reality of the tight-knit neighbourhood immediately surrounding University of the West of England.

Community Safety10/10
Relative safety and crime rates
GP & Healthcare Access3/10
Proximity and access to local GPs
Air Quality3/10
Local air quality and emissions
Housing Quality10/10
Condition of local housing stock
Economic Health9/10
Local income and poverty levels
Overall Deprivation8/10
UK Indices of Multiple Deprivation

*Data represents the Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) indices immediately contiguous to the campus perimeter.

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What Students Say

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The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 75% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.

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Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 89% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.

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Academic support is accessible; 79% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.

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Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 96% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.

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The community feel here is incredible. 93% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.

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The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 91% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.

Student Living Costs

South West
Est. Annual Total
£11,940
*Based on NatWest Student Index
Monthly Breakdown£995
Rent£720
Groceries£125
Bills & Transport£150
Average Pint£5.50

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